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Jesus bids us shine
Author: Susan Warner, 1819-1855 Meter: 10.11.10.10 Appears in 266 hymnals First Line: Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light Lyrics: 1 Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light,
like a little candle burning in the night,
in this world of darkness, so we must shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.
2 Jesus bids us shine, first of all for him;
well he sees and knows it if our light grows dim.
He looks down from heaven to see us shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine.
3 Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around;
many kinds of darkness in this world abound:
sin and want and sorrow; so we must shine,
you in your small corner, and I in mine. Topics: Children and Youth Mission; Light; One Life in Christ Mission Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Used With Tune: JESUS BIDS US SHINE
Jesus bids us shine
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only Light,
Sun of righteousness, arise,
triumph o'er the shades of night.
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.
2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by thee;
joyless is the day's return,
till thy mercy's beams I see,
till thy inward light impart,
glad my eyes and warm my heart.
3 Visit then, this soul of mine;
pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
fill me, radiancy divine;
scatter all my unbelief;
more and more thyself display,
shining to the perfect day. Topics: Church Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Light of the World Scripture: Proverbs 4:18 Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Lord Jesus, who through forty days
Author: Claudia Frances Hernaman, 1838-1898 Appears in 86 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, who through forty days
for us did fast and pray,
teach us with you to mourn our sins,
and at your side to stay.
2 As you with Satan did contend,
and did the victory win,
oh give us strength to persevere,
in you to conquer sin.
3 As thirst and hunger once you bore,
so teach us, gracious Lord,
to die to self, and daily live
by your most holy word.
4 And through these days of penitence,
and through the Passion-tide,
now, evermore, in life and death,
Lord Christ, with us abide.
5 Abide with us, that so this life
of suffering over-past,
an Easter of unending joy
we may attain at last. Topics: Church Year Lent; Repentance; Sin / Sinner; Struggle Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Used With Tune: ST. FLAVIAN
Lord Jesus, who through forty days
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 212 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree,
and wither, and perish; but naught changeth thee.
4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud we would render: oh help us to see
'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee.
Topics: Descants and Fauxbourdons; God Power / Might of; God Name of; God Justice of; God Image of (in humans); God Goodness of; God the Holy Trinity; Light; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 104:24-30 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
The God of Abraham praise
Author: Thomas Olivers, 1724-1799 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above,
ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love.
Almighty, great I Am!
by earth and heaven confessed,
I bow and bless the sacred name
forever blest.
2 The God of Abraham praise,
at whose supreme command
from earth I rise and seek
the joys at God's right hand.
I all on earth forsake,
its wisdom, fame and power,
and Lord my only portion make,
my shield and tower.
3 Though nature’s strength decay,
and earth and hell withstand,
to Canaan’s bounds I urge my way
at God's command;
the watery deep I pass
with Jesus in my view;
and through the howling wilderness
my way pursue.
4 The goodly land I see,
with peace and plenty blest,
a land of sacred liberty
and endless rest;
there milk and honey flow,
and oil and wine abound,
and trees of life forever grow,
with mercy crowned.
5 There dwells the Lord our King,
the Lord our Righteousness;
triumphant o’er the world and sin,
the Prince of Peace
On Zion’s sacred height
God's kingdom still maintains,
and glorious with the saints in light
forever reigns.
6 The whole triumphant host
give thanks to God on high;
"hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost"
they ever cry.
Hail, Abraham’s God, and mine!
I join the heavenly lays;
all might and majesty are thine,
and endless praise. Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Desert / Wilderness; Freedom / Liberation; God Name of; God Image of (in humans); God Creator and Ruler; Jesus Christ Prince of Peace; Land; Praise; Trinity; Zion Scripture: Genesis 15:1 Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Hebrew, Yigdal
The God of Abraham praise
Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Appears in 562 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts,
thou fount, thou light for all to see:
from the best bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled again to thee.
2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
thou savest those that on thee call;
to those who seek thee thou art good;
to those who find thee, all in all.
3 We taste thee, O thou living bread,
and long to feast upon thee still;
we drink of thee, the fountainhead,
and thirst our souls from thee to fill.
4 For thee our restless spirits yearn
where'er our changeful lot is cast,
glad when thy gracious smile we see,
blest that our faith can hold thee fast.
5 O Jesus, always with us stay;
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away;
shed o'er the world thy holy light. Topics: Communion; Faith; God in Christ Scripture: Matthew 7:7 Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Latin, medieval
Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
Spirit of the living God
Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977; Michael Baughen, 1930- Meter: 12.12.8.12 Appears in 104 hymnals First Line: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Topics: God the Holy Spirit; Love; Sharing; Unity Scripture: Acts 2:44 Used With Tune: SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD
Spirit of the living God
God, reveal your presence
Author: Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697-1769; Frederick William Foster, 1760-1835; John Miller, 1756-1790; William Mercer, 1811-1873 Appears in 130 hymnals First Line: God, reveal your presence (Itt van Isten köztünk) Topics: Church; God Presence of; God Holiness of; God Glory of; Languages other than English Hungarian; Music / Singing / Song; Processionals; Worship Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Used With Tune: ARNSBERG (REVERENCE)
God, reveal your presence
Jesus, where'er thy people meet
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Appears in 515 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, where'er thy people meet,
there they behold thy mercy seat;
where'er they seek thee thou art found,
and every place is hallowed ground.
2 Here may we prove the power of prayer
to strengthen faith and sweeten care,
to teach our faint desires to rise,
and bring all heaven before our eyes.
3 Lord, we are few, but thou art near,
nor short thine arm, nor deaf thine ear:
oh rend the heavens, come quickly down
and make a thousand hearts thine own. Topics: Prayer / Prayers / Poems; Worship Scripture: Isaiah 64:1 Used With Tune: WARRINGTON
Jesus, where'er thy people meet
The heavens declare your glory, Lord
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 594 hymnals First Line: The heavens declare your glory, Lord! Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare your glory, Lord!
In every star your wisdom shines,
but when our eyes behold your word,
we read your name in fairer lines.
2 Sun, moon and stars convey your praise
to all the earth, and never stand,
so when your truth began its race,
it touched and glanced on every land.
3 Nor shall your spreading gospel rest
till through the world your truth has run,
till Christ has all the nations blest
who see the light or feel the sun.
4 Great sun of righteousness, arise
and bless the world with heavenly light!
Your gospel makes the simple wise;
your laws are pure, your judgements right.
5 Your noblest wonders here we view
in souls renewed and sins forgiven:
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew,
and make your word my guide to heaven. Topics: Forgiveness / Pardon; God Wisdom of; God Righteousness of; God Glory of; God Creator and Ruler; Light; Mission; The Bible; Truth Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
The heavens declare your glory, Lord
O Christ, the Word, incarnate
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 487 hymnals First Line: O Christ, the Word incarnate Lyrics: 1 O Christ, the Word incarnate,
O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging,
O Light of our dark sky:
we praise you for the radiance
that from the hallowed page,
a lantern to our footsteps,
shines on from age to age.
2 Your people hold this treasure
from you, its source divine,
a light that to all ages
throughout the earth will shine;
it is the chart and compass
that all life's voyage through,
'mid mists and rocks and tempest,
still guides, O Christ, to you.
3 Oh make your church, dear Saviour,
a lamp of purest gold,
to bear before the nations
your true light, as of old;
oh teach your wandering pilgrims
by this their path to trace,
till, cloud and darkness ended,
they see you face to face. Topics: Church; Jesus Christ Word; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, Life; Jesus Christ Light of the World; Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims; Mission; The Bible Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: CHENIES
O Christ, the Word, incarnate
The Spirit breathes upon the word
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Appears in 264 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Spirit breathes upon the word,
and brings the truth to sight;
precepts and promises afford
a sanctifying light.
2 The hand that gave it still supplies
the gracious light and heat;
God's truths upon the nations rise:
they rise, but never set.
3 Let everlasting thanks be thine
for such a bright display,
as makes a world of darkness shine
with beams of heavenly day.
4 My soul rejoices to pursue
the steps of One I love,
till glory break upon my view
in brighter worlds above. Topics: Discipleship; Holy Spirit Illuminator / Teacher; Light; The Bible Scripture: Psalm 19:7-9 Used With Tune: HORSLEY
The Spirit breathes upon the word
Break now the bread of life
Author: Alexander Groves, 1842-1909; Mary A. Lathbury, 1841-1913 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 731 hymnals First Line: Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me (Rompsnous le pain de vie!) Lyrics: 1 Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me,
as once you broke the loaves beside the sea:
beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord:
my spirit longs for you, O living Word.
2 You are the bread of life, dear Lord, to me;
your holy word the truth redeeming me.
Give me to eat and live with you above;
teach me to love your truth, for you are love.
3 Oh send your Spirit now, dear Lord, to me;
touch now my blinded eyes and make me see:
then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall,
and I shall find my peace, my all in all.
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1 Rompsnous le pain de vie! Que ta bonté,
Seigneur, nous rassasie de vérité!
Amour qui nous fait vivre, révèle-toi!
Parle dans le saint livre à notre foi!
2 O toi, don't la clémence créa du pain
pour une foule immense mourant de faim,
vois, ton peuple se presse autour de toi:
secours notre détresse et notre foi!
3 C'est toi, le pain de vie, Verbe puissant!
C'est de ta chair meurtrie, c'est de ton sang,
que notre âme doit vivre. Ah! donne-toi
par l'Esprit et le livre à notre foi!
4 Tu bénis tes apôtres, puis, à leur tour,
ils portèrent à d'autres ton grand amour…
Ô parole féconde, que notre foi
t'offre à ce pauvre monde qui meurt sans toi! Topics: Communion; Holy Spirit Illuminator / Teacher; Jesus Christ Word; Languages other than English French; Peace; The Bible; Truth Scripture: Mark 6:30-44 Used With Tune: LATHBURY
Break now the bread of life
See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Appears in 487 hymnals Lyrics: 1 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
with all-engaging charms;
hark, how he calls the tender lambs,
and folds them in his arms.
2 "Permit them to approach," he cries,
"nor scorn their humble name,
for 'twas to bless such souls as these
the Lord of angels came."
3 We bring them, Lord, in thankful hands,
and yield them up to thee;
joyful that we ourselves are thine;
thine let our children be. Topics: Jesus Christ Shepherd; Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: ST. PETER
See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
Author: Johann Franck, 1618-1677; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Appears in 120 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness;
leave the gloomy haunts of sadness;
come into the daylight's splendour,
there with joy thy praises render
to the One whose grace unbounded
hath this wondrous banquet founded,
high o'er all the heavens reigneth,
yet to dwell among us deigneth.
2 Sun, who all my life dost brighten,
Light, who dost my soul enlighten;
Joy, the sweetest heart e'er knoweth;
Fount, whence all my being floweth:
at thy feet I cry, my Maker,
let me be a fit partaker
of this blessed food from heaven,
for our good, thy glory given.
3 Jesus, Bread of Life, I pray thee,
let me gladly here obey thee;
never to my hurt invited,
be thy love with love requited.
From this banquet let me measure,
Lord, how vast and deep its treasure,
through the gifts thou here dost give me,
as thy guest in heaven receive me. Topics: Gladness / Happiness; Jesus Christ Bread of Life; Light; Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Scripture: John 6:35 Used With Tune: SCHMÜCKE DICH
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
'Twas on that night
Author: John Morison, 1750-1798 Appears in 63 hymnals First Line: 'Twas on that night when doomed to know Lyrics: 1 'Twas on that night when doomed to know
the eager rage of every foe,
that night in which he was betrayed,
the Saviour of the world took bread,
2 and after thanks and glory given
to God who rules in earth and heaven,
that symbol of his flesh he broke,
and thus to all his followers spoke:
3 "My broken body thus I give
for you, for all; take, eat and live;
and oft the sacred rite renew
that brings my saving love to view."
4 Then in his hands the cup he raised
and God anew he thanked and praised;
the fullness of God's grace he showed,
and from his lips salvation flowed.
5 "My blood I thus pour forth," he cries,
"to cleanse the soul in sin that lies;
in this the covenant is sealed,
and heaven's eternal grace revealed.
6 "With suffering love this cup is given;
let all partake the wine of heaven,
and when you gather, let it pour
in living memory of this hour." Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Covenant; Maundy Thursday; Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, alt.
'Twas on that night
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Author: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 175 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
and with fear and trembling stand;
ponder nothing earthly minded,
for with blessing in his hand
Christ our God to earth descending,
our full homage to demand.
2 King of kings, yet born of Mary,
as of old on earth he stood,
Lord of all, in human vesture,
in the body and the blood,
Christ will give to all the faithful,
his own self for heavenly food.
3 Rank on rank the host of heaven
spreads its vanguard on the way,
as the Light of Light, descending
from the realms of endless day,
comes the powers of hell to vanquish
as the darkness clears away.
4 At his feet the six-winged Seraph;
Cherubim with sleepless eye
veil their faces to the Presence
as with ceaseless voice they cry,
“Hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, Lord most high.” Topics: Jesus Christ Light of the World; Jesus Christ Kingship / Reign; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20 Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Here, O my Lord, I see thee
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 315 hymnals First Line: Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face;
here would I touch and handle things unseen,
here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace,
and all my weariness upon thee lean.
2 Here would we feed upon the bread of God,
here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven;
here would we lay aside each earthly load,
here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.
3 This is the hour of banquet and of song;
this is the heavenly table for us spread;
here let us feast, and, feasting, still prolong
this fellowship in thee, our living bread.
4 Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear.
The feast, though not the love, is past and gone;
the bread and wine remove, but thou art here,
nearer than ever, still our shield and sun.
5 We have no help but thine, nor do we need
another arm but thine to lean upon;
it is enough, my Lord, enough indeed;
our strength is in thy might, thy might alone.
6 Mine is the sin, but thine the righteousness;
mine is the guilt, but thine the cleansing blood.
Here is my robe, my refuge and my peace,
thy blood, thy righteousness, O Lord, my God.
7 Feast after feast thus comes and passes by,
yet, passing, points to the glad feast above,
giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy,
the Lamb's great marriage feast of bliss and love. Topics: Communion; Feast / Food; Forgiveness / Pardon; Heaven; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Languages other than English Korean; Lent; Our Hope in God; Sacraments and Ordinances Communion Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5 Used With Tune: LANGRAN
Here, O my Lord, I see thee
Glory be to the Father
Meter: 6.4.6.8.7.4 Appears in 998 hymnals Lyrics: Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning; Service Music Used With Tune: GLORIA PATRI (GREATOREX) Text Sources: Traditional
Glory be to the Father
O perfect Love
Author: Dorothy Frances Gurney, 1858-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 238 hymnals First Line: O perfect Love, all human though transcending Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending,
lowly we kneel in prayer before your throne,
that theirs may be the love which knows no ending,
whom you in holy love now join in one.
2 O perfect Life, be now their full assurance
of tender charity and steadfast faith,
of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance,
with childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death.
3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow;
grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife,
and to life's day the glorious morrow
that dawns upon eternal love and life.
Topics: God Compassion / Tenderness; Our Hope in God; Sacraments and Ordinances Marriage Scripture: John 4:27 Used With Tune: O PERFECT LOVE
O perfect Love
For all the saints
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 570 hymnals First Line: For all the saints who from their labours rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labours rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might,
thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight,
thou in the darkness drear their one true light.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
3 Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win with them the victor's crown of gold.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
4 O blest communion! fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
5 And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
6 The golden evening brightens in the west;
soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest;
sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
7 But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array:
the King of glory passes on his way.
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Topics: Communion of Saints; Courage; Jesus Christ Light of the World; Our Hope in God; Processionals; Recessionals; Rock; Struggle Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE
For all the saints
Let saints on earth in concert sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 175 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let saints on earth in concert sing
with those whose work is done,
for all the servants of our King
in heaven and earth are one.
2 One family, we dwell in him,
one church, above, beneath,
though now divided by the stream,
the narrow stream of death.
3 One army of the living God,
to his command we bow:
part of the host have crossed the flood,
and part are crossing now.
4 E'en now to their eternal home
there pass some spirits blest,
while others to the margin come,
waiting their call to rest.
5 Jesu be thou our constant guide;
then, when the word is given,
bid Jordan's narrow stream divide,
and bring us safe to heaven. Topics: Church Family of God; Communion of Saints; Heaven; Servant / Service Scripture: Psalm 48:14 Used With Tune: DUNDEE (FRENCH)
Let saints on earth in concert sing
Take my life, and let it be consecrated
Author: Francis Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,213 hymnals First Line: Take my life and let it be Lyrics: 1 Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee;
take my moments and my days;
let them flow in ceaseless praise.
2 Take my hands and let them move
at the impulse of thy love;
take my feet and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee.
3 Take my voice and let me sing
always, only, for my King;
take my lips and let them be
filled with messages from thee.
4 Take my silver and my gold;
not a mite would I withhold;
take my intellect, and use
every power as thou shalt choose.
5 Take my will and make it thine;
it shall be no longer mine;
take my heart: it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne.
6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure store;
take myself and I will be
ever, only, all for thee. Topics: Jesus Christ Union with; Music / Singing / Song; One Life in Christ Discipleship; Profession of Faith; Stewardship Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Used With Tune: LÜBECK
Take my life, and let it be consecrated
Take time to be holy
Author: W. D. Longstaff, 1822-1894 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 313 hymnals First Line: Take time to be holy; speak oft with thy Lord Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy;
speak oft with thy Lord,
abide in him always,
and feed on his word.
Make friends of God's children;
help those who are weak,
forgetting in nothing
his blessing to seek.
2 Take time to be holy;
the world rushes on;
spend much time in secret
with Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus,
like him thou shalt be;
thy friends in thy conduct
his likeness shall see.
3 Take time to be holy;
let him be thy guide,
and run not before him,
whatever betide.
In joy or in sorrow,
still follow thy Lord,
and, looking to Jesus,
still trust in his word.
4 Take time to be holy;
be calm in thy soul;
each thought and each motive
beneath his control.
Thus led by his Spirit
to fountains of love,
thou soon shalt be fitted
for service above. Topics: Eternal Life; Growth in Faith; Holy / Holiness; One Life in Christ Discipleship; Prayer / Prayers / Poems Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Used With Tune: TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY
Take time to be holy
Lift high the cross
Author: George William Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael Robert Newbolt, 1874-1956 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow where the Master trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where the Master trod,
our King victorious, Christ the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
the hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain]
3 Each newborn servant of the Crucified
bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain]
4 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
your death has brought us life eternally.[Refrain]
5 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: Cross; Descants and Fauxbourdons; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Name of; Jesus Christ Crucifixion; Lent; One Life in Christ Discipleship; Recessionals; Victory / Triumph Scripture: John 3:14-15 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift high the cross
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 358 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
o'er the world's tempestuous sea;
guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
for we have no help but thee,
yet possessing every blessing
if our God our guide shall be.
2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us:
all our weakness thou dost know;
thou didst tread this earth before us,
thou didst feel its keenest woe;
lone and dreary, faint and weary
through the desert thou didst go.
3 Spirit of our God descending,
fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
love with every passion blending,
pleasure that can never cloy;
thus provided, pardoned, guided
nothing can our peace destroy. Topics: Desert / Wilderness; Forgiveness / Pardon; God Images (Father); God Guide; Lent; One Life in Christ Discipleship; Peace; Sea / Ocean; Trinity Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12 Used With Tune: MANNHEIM
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
He leadeth me
Author: Joseph Henry Gilmore, 1834-1918 Appears in 1,280 hymnals First Line: He leadeth me: oh blessed thought! Refrain First Line: He leadeth me! He leadeth me! Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: oh blessed thought!
oh words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate’er I do, where’er I be
still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me!
Refrain:
He leadeth me! He leadeth me!
By his own hand he leadeth me!
A faithful follower I would be,
for 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
2 Sometimes ’mid scenes of deepest gloom,
sometimes where Eden’s flowers bloom,
by waters still, o’er troubled sea,
still ’tis God's hand that leadeth me! [Refrain]
3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine,
nor ever murmur nor repine,
content, whatever lot I see
since ’tis my God that leadeth me! [Refrain]
4 And when my task on earth is done,
when by thy grace the victory’s won,
e’en death’s cold wave I will not flee,
since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Topics: God Faithfulness of; Guidance; One Life in Christ Discipleship Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: HE LEADETH ME
He leadeth me
How firm a foundation
Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,144 hymnals First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in God's excellent word!
What more can be said than to you hath been said,
to you that for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with thee; oh be not dismayed!
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
the rivers of woe shall not thee overflow,
for I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
my grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply:
the flames shall not hurt thee; I only design
thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
5 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose
I will not– I will not– desert to his foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never– no, never– no, never forsake!" Topics: Commitment; God Presence of; God Guardian / Help; God Faithfulness of; One Life in Christ Faith; Patience / Perseverance; Suffering Used With Tune: ST. DENIO Text Sources: K in Rippon's Selection of Hymns 1787
How firm a foundation
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 1,067 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story; this is my song:
praising my Saviour all the day long;
this is my story; this is my song:
praising my Saviour all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest;
I in my Saviour am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain] Topics: One Life in Christ Faith; Our Hope in God; Praise Scripture: Hebrews 1:14 Used With Tune: ASSURANCE
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
More love to thee
Author: Elizabeth Prentiss, 1818-1878; Margaret Clarkson, 1915- Meter: 10.10.6.6.4.4 Appears in 827 hymnals First Line: More love to thee, O Christ, more love to thee Lyrics: 1 More love to thee, O Christ,
more love to thee:
hear thou the prayer I make
on bended knee;
this is my earnest plea:
more love, O Christ, to thee;
More love to thee, more love to thee!
2 Through all that life may bring–
joy, grief or pain,
work out thy perfect plan–
true heavenly gain;
only create in me more love,
O Christ, to thee,
more love to thee, more love to thee!
Topics: Choruses and Meditative Songs; One Life in Christ Love Used With Tune: MORE LOVE TO THEE
More love to thee
God the omnipotent
Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley, 1808-1872; John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 203 hymnals First Line: God the omnipotent sovereign, ordaining Lyrics: 1 God the omnipotent sovereign, ordaining
great winds your clarions and lightnings your sword,
show forth your mercy: alone you are reigning.
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the all-merciful, earth has forsaken
meekness and mercy and slighted your word;
bid not your wrath in its terrors awaken.
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
3 God, the all-righteous, we have defied you;
yet to eternity firm stands your word:
falsehood and wrong shall not stand long beside you.
Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
4 God the all-wise, by the fire of your chastening earth shall to freedom and truth be restored.
Though the thick darkness your Kingdom is hastening.
You will give peace in your time, O Lord.
5 So shall your children, with thankful devotion,
praise God who saved them from peril and sword,
singing in chorus, from ocean to ocean,
peace to the nations and praise to the Lord. Topics: Freedom / Liberation; God King; God Wisdom of; God Righteousness of; God Mercy of; National Occasions; One Life in Christ Peace; Repentance; Truth Scripture: Matthew 24:35 Used With Tune: RUSSIAN HYMN
God the omnipotent
Lead on, eternal Sovereign
Author: Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862-1917 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 400 hymnals Topics: Church Covenant People of God; Commitment; Jesus Christ Kingship / Reign; One Life in Christ Peace; Patience / Perseverance; Prayer / Prayers / Poems; Profession of Faith; Struggle Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead on, eternal Sovereign
Will your anchor hold
Author: Priscilla Jane Owens, 1829-1907 Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 147 hymnals First Line: Will your anchor hold in the storms of life Refrain First Line: We have an anchor that keeps the soul Lyrics: 1 Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift and the cables strain,
will your anchor drift or firm remain?
Refrain:
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
fastened to the rock which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!
2 Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,
when the breakers roar and the reef is near?
While the surges rave and the wild winds blow,
shall the angry waves then your bark o'erflow? [Refrain]
3 Will your eyes behold through the morning light
the city of gold and the harbour bright?
Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore,
when life's storms are past forevermore? [Refrain]
Topics: Heaven; Jesus Christ Love of; One Life in Christ Peace; Rock; Storm Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 Used With Tune: WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD
Will your anchor hold
There is a balm in Gilead
Appears in 108 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain:
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole.
There is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
1 Sometimes I feel discouraged,
and think my work’s in vain,
but then the Holy Spirit
revives my soul again. [Refrain]
2 Don’t ever be discouraged,
for Jesus is your friend,
who, if you lack for knowledge,
will never fail to lend. [Refrain]
3 If you cannot preach like Peter,
if you cannot pray like Paul,
you can tell the love of Jesus,
who died to save us all. [Refrain] Topics: Discouragement / Despair; Evangelism; Healing / Health; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Friend; One Life in Christ Peace; Renewal / Revival; Spirituals Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African American spiritual
There is a balm in Gilead
Be still, my soul
Author: Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897; Katharina von Schlegel, 1697-18th cent. Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 181 hymnals First Line: Be still, my soul, the Lord is on thy side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to thy God to order and provide;
in every change God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
to guide the future wisely, as the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
the voice that ruled them here on earth below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,
and all is darkened in the veil of tears,
then shalt thou better know God's love, God's heart,
who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay
from his own fullness all death takes away.
4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Topics: Comfort / Consolation; God Guide; God Faithfulness of; Gratitude; Hope; One Life in Christ Peace Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul
Where cross the crowded ways of life
Author: Frank Mason North, 1860-1935 Appears in 370 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
where sound the cries of race and clan,
above the noise of selfish strife,
we hear your voice, O Son of Man.
2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
on shadowed thresholds, dark with fears,
from paths where hide the lures of greed,
we catch the vision of your tears.
3 From tender childhood's helplessness,
from woman's grief, man's burdened toil,
from famished souls, from sorrow's stress,
your heart has never known recoil.
4 The cup of water given for you
still holds the freshness of your grace;
yet long these multitudes to view
the sweet compassion of your face.
5 O Saviour, from the mountain side,
make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
among these restless throngs abide,
oh tread the city's streets again;
6 Till all the world shall learn your love,
and follow where your feet have trod;
till glorious from your heaven above,
shall come the city of our God. Topics: City / City of God; Grace; Gratitude; Jesus Christ Healer and Teacher; One Life in Christ Mission; Recessionals; Social Concerns / Social Justice; Tears / Weeping; Water; Work Scripture: Matthew 9:36 Used With Tune: WALTON (FULDA)
Where cross the crowded ways of life
We've a story to tell to the nations
Author: Colin Sterne, 1862-1928 Appears in 309 hymnals Refrain First Line: for the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light,
Refrain:
for the darkness shall turn to dawning,
and the dawning to noonday bright,
and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.
2 We've a song to be sung to the nations
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall conquer evil
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword, [Refrain]
3 We've a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who reigneth above
hath sent us his Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love, [Refrain]
Topics: Communication / Language; Evangelism; Jesus Christ Light of the World; Jesus Christ Kingship / Reign; Nations; One Life in Christ Mission; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 46:9 Used With Tune: WE'VE A STORY
We've a story to tell to the nations
Lord, speak to me
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Appears in 458 hymnals First Line: Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
in living echoes of your tone;
as you have sought, so let me seek
your erring children lost and lone.
2 Oh lead me, Lord, that I may lead
the wandering and the wavering feet;
oh feed me, Lord, that I may feed
your hungering ones with manna sweet.
3 Oh teach me, Lord, that I may teach
the precious truths that you impart,
and wing my words, that they may reach
the hidden depths of many a heart.
4 Oh fill me with your fullness, Lord,
until my heart shall overflow
in kindling thought and glowing word,
your love to tell, your praise to show.
5 Oh use me, Lord, use even me
just as you will, and when, and where,
until at last your face I see,
your rest, your joy, your glory share. Topics: Christian Nurture / Teaching; Commitment; One Life in Christ Mission Scripture: John 13:12-17 Used With Tune: WINSCOTT
Lord, speak to me
Come down, O Love divine
Author: Bianco da Siena, 13??-1434; R. F. Littledale, 1833-1890 Meter: 6.6.11 D Appears in 109 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine,
seek now this soul of mine,
and visit it with your own ardour glowing;
O Comforter, draw near,
within my heart appear,
and kindle it, your holy flame bestowing.
2 Oh let it freely burn,
till earthly passions turn
to dust and ashes in its heat consuming,
and let your glorious light
shine ever on my sight,
and clothe me round, the while my path illuming.
3 Let holy charity
mine outward vesture be,
and lowliness become mine inner clothing,
true lowliness of heart,
which takes the humbler part,
and pride in earthly glory scorns with loathing.
4 And so the yearning strong,
with which the soul will long,
shall far out-pass the power of human telling,
for none can guess its grace,
till we become the place
wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling. Topics: Fire / Flame; God the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit Illuminator / Teacher; Holy Spirit Comforter; Longing for God and Christ Scripture: John 14:26 Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY
Come down, O Love divine
Creator of the stars of night
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Appears in 92 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Creator of the stars of night,
your people’s everlasting light,
O Christ, the Saviour of us all,
we pray, oh hear us when we call.
2 To you the labour pain was known
that made the whole creation groan,
until the time that you would free
your own in glorious liberty.
3 Old was the world that drew toward night;
you came, but not in splendour bright
as monarch, but the humble child
of Mary, faithful mother mild.
4 At your great name, Christ Jesus, now
all knees must bend; all hearts must bow;
all things on earth with one accord
join those in heaven your name shall bless.
5 Come in your holy might, we pray;
redeem us for eternal day,
when all your judgements will be known
and power of darkness overthrown.
6 To God the Father, God the Son
and God the Spirit, Three-in-One,
laud, honour, might and glory be
from age to age eternally.
Amen. Topics: Church Year Advent; Creation; Freedom / Liberation; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ Name of; Light Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2 Used With Tune: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM Text Sources: Latin, anonymous, 9th century
Creator of the stars of night
Who would true valour see
Author: John Bunyan, 1628-1688 Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5 Appears in 151 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Who would true valour see,
let them come hither;
here's one will constant be,
come wind, come weather.
There's no discouragement
shall make me once relent
my first avowed intent
to be a pilgrim.
2 Who so beset me round
with dismal stories
do but themselves confound:
my strength the more is.
No foes shall stay my might;
though I with giants fight,
but I will have the right
to be a pilgrim.
3 Hobgoblin nor foul fiend
can daunt my spirit:
I know I at the end
shall life inherit.
Then, fancies, fly away!
Fear not what others say;
I'll labour night and day
to be a pilgrim. Topics: Courage; Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims; One Life in Christ Discipleship; Patience / Perseverance Scripture: Matthew 19:29 Used With Tune: MONKS GATE
Who would true valour see
Come, let us to the Lord our God
Author: John Morison, 1750-1798 Appears in 108 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, let us to the Lord our God
with contrite hearts return;
our God is gracious, nor will leave
the desolate to mourn.
2 God's voice commands the tempest forth
and stills the stormy wave;
God's arm is strong and swift to strike,
but also strong to save.
3 The night of sorrow long has reigned,
but dawn shall bring us light:
God shall appear, and we shall rise
with gladness in God's sight.
4 Then let us know, let us press on
to know our God the Lord,
whose coming is as sure as dawn,
whose name shall be adored.
5 As dew upon the tender grass
diffusing fragrance round,
as rain that ushers in the spring
and cheers the thirsty ground,
6 so shall God's presence bless our souls
and shed a joyful light,
that hallowed morn shall chase away
the sorrows of the night. Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Church Year Lent; Comfort / Consolation; Gladness / Happiness; God Presence of; God Love and Grace of; Repentance Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3 Used With Tune: KILMARNOCK Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrase
Come, let us to the Lord our God
Come, thou almighty King
Author: Anonymous Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,797 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, thou almighty King;
help us thy name to sing;
help us to praise.
Father, all-glorious,
o'er all victorious,
come and reign over us,
Ancient of Days.
2 Come, thou incarnate Word;
gird on thy mighty sword;
our prayer attend:
come, and thy people bless,
and give thy Word success;
Spirit of holiness,
on us descend.
3 Come, holy Comforter;
thy sacred witness bear
in this glad hour!
Thou who almighty art,
now rule in every heart,
and ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of power.
4 To the great One-in-Three
eternal praises be
hence evermore!
His sovereign majesty
may we in glory see,
and to eternity
love and adore. Topics: God Majesty of; God King; God Image of (in humans); God the Holy Trinity; Holy Spirit Comforter; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ Word Scripture: Daniel 7:22 Used With Tune: MOSCOW
Come, thou almighty King
Sing them over again to me
Author: Philip Bliss, 1838-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 571 hymnals Refrain First Line: Beautiful words, wonderful words Lyrics: 1 Sing them over again to me,
wonderful words of life;
let me more of their beauty see,
wonderful words of life;
words of life and beauty,
teach me faith and duty.
Refrain:
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
wonderful words of life,
beautiful words, wonderful words,
wonderful words of life.
2 Christ, the blessed one, gives to all,
wonderful words of life;
sinner, list to the loving call,
wonderful words of life;
all so freely given,
wooing us to heaven. [Refrain]
3 Sweetly echo the gospel call,
wonderful words of life;
offer pardon and peace to all,
wonderful words of life;
Jesus, only Saviour,
sanctify forever. [Refrain] Topics: Children and Youth The Bible; Christian Nurture / Teaching; Forgiveness / Pardon; Grace; Jesus Christ Call of; The Bible Scripture: Proverbs 8:35 Used With Tune: WORDS OF LIFE
Sing them over again to me
A little child the Saviour came
Author: William Robertson, 1820-1864 Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A little child the Saviour came;
the mighty God was still his name,
and angels worshipped as he lay
the helpless infant of a day.
2 Christ Jesus, as a little child
did show the way of life for all to know;
now Christ proclaims the message free,
"Let little children come to me."
3 We bring them, Lord, and, with the sign
of sprinkled water, name them thine:
their souls with saving grace endow;
baptize them with the Spirit now.
4 Oh give thine angels charge, good Lord,
them safely in thy way to guard;
thy blessing on their lives command,
and write their names upon thy hand.
5 O thou, who by an infant's tongue
dost hear thy perfect glory sung;
may these, with all the heavenly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Topics: Church Covenant People of God; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Sacraments and Ordinances Baptism Scripture: Psalm 8:1-2 Used With Tune: ANGELUS
A little child the Saviour came
Christ is alive
Author: Brian A. Wren, 1936- Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Lyrics: 1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing.
His cross stands empty to the sky.
Let streets and homes with praises ring.
His love in death shall never die.
2 Christ is alive! No longer bound
to distant years in Palestine,
he comes to claim the here and now
and dwell in every place and time.
3 In every insult, rift and war,
Where colour, scorn or wealth divide,
Christ suffers still, yet loves the more,
and lives, where even hope has died.
4 Women and men, in age and youth,
can feel the Spirit, hear the call,
and find the life, the way, the truth,
revealed in Jesus, freed for all.
5 Christ is alive and comes to bring
good news to this and every age,
till earth and all creation ring
with joy, with justice, love and praise.
Topics: Church Year Easter; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, Life; Joy; Justice; Praise; Processionals Scripture: John 14:6 Used With Tune: TRURO
Christ is alive
On this assembled host
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Appears in 272 hymnals Lyrics: 1 On this assembled host,
in this accepted hour,
O Spirit, as at Pentecost,
descend in grace and power.
2 We meet with one accord
in our appointed place,
and wait the promise of our Lord,
the Spirit of all grace.
3 Like mighty rushing wind
upon the waves beneath,
move with one impulse every mind;
one soul, one spirit breathe.
4 The young, the old inspire
with wisdom from above,
and give us hearts and tongues of fire
to pray and praise and love.
5 Spirit of light, explore
and chase our gloom away,
your splendour shining more and more
unto God's perfect day. Topics: Church Year Day of Pentecost; Holy Spirit Illuminator / Teacher Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL
On this assembled host
Oh worship the King
Author: Robert Grant, 1779-1838 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 1,148 hymnals First Line: Oh worship the King, all glorious above (Anges du Très-Haut, louez le Seigneur) Lyrics: 1 Oh worship the King, all glorious above;
oh gratefully sing God's power and God's love,
our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise.
2 Oh tell of God's might, oh sing of God's grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space;
whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
and dark is God's path on the wings of the storm.
3 The earth, with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, thy power hath founded of old,
hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree,
and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
4 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
thy mercies, how tender, how firm to the end,
our Maker, Defender, Redeemer and Friend.
5 O measureless Might, unchangeable Love,
While angels delight to hymn thee above,
thy ransomed creation, in glory ablaze,
in true adoration shall sing to thy praise.
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FRENCH -
1 Anges du Très-Haut, louez le Seigneur,
Et du Saint des saints chantez la grandeur!
Toujours enflammés d’une pure ardeur,
Bénissez le nom du Dieu créateur!
2 Saints glorifiés, chœurs des bienheureux,
vous qui contemplez déjà dans les cieux
du jour éternel l’éclat radieux,
louez du Sauveur le nom glorieux.
3 Qu’ici-bas aussi, de nos cœurs fervents
montent chaque jour nos vœux et nos chants,
pour louer de Dieu la gloire en tous temps,
et répondre aux voix des cieux triomphants. Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Descants and Fauxbourdons; God Providence of; God Love and Grace of; God King; God Image of (in humans); God Shelter / Shield; God Creator and Ruler; Languages other than English French; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 104 Used With Tune: HANOVER
Oh worship the King
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Author: Edward Caswell, 1814-1878 Appears in 1,029 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee
with sweetness fills my breast,
but sweeter far thy face to see,
and in thy presence rest.
2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
nor can the memory find
a sweeter sound than thy blest name,
O Saviour dear and kind.
3 O hope of every contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
to those who fall how kind thou art,
how good to those who seek!
4 But what to those who find? Ah, this
nor tongue nor pen can show;
the love of Jesus, what it is
none but his loved ones know.
5 Jesus, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be thou our glory now
and through eternity. Topics: God in Christ; Hope; Jesus Christ Name of; Joy Scripture: John 21:25 Used With Tune: ST AGNES, DURHAM Text Sources: Latin, medieval
Jesus, the very thought of thee
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