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Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr; John F. Young; Anon. Meter: Irregular Appears in 628 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. 1. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht nur das traute hochheilige Paar, Holder Knabe mit lockigem Haar, schlaf im himmlischer Ruh, schlaf im himmlischer Ruh. 2. Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! 3. Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light; radiant beams from thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. 4. Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Light Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott Meter: 8.8.9.8 Appears in 241 hymnals Refrain First Line: Silently now I wait for thee Lyrics: 1. Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2. Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear; and while the wavenotes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3. Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Commitment; Hope; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Service Music Invitation to Prayer; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: OPEN MY EYES

My God, I Love Thee

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 208 hymnals Lyrics: 1. My God, I love thee, not because I hope for heaven thereby, nor yet because, if I love not, I must forever die. 2. Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me upon the cross embrace; for me didst bear the nails and spear and manifold disgrace. 3. Then why, O blessed Jesus Christ, should I not love thee well? Not for the sake of winning heaven, nor of escaping hell. 4. Not with the hope of gaining aught, not seeking a reward, but as thyself hast loved me, O everlasting Lord. 5. So would I love thee, dearest Lord, and in thy praise will sing; because thou art my loving God and my eternal King. Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA Text Sources: Latin, 17th cent.

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Christian Year Advent; Jesus Christ; Light; Salvation Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-2 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS Text Sources: Sts. 1-2, 15th cent. German; st. 3 from The Hymnal, 1940

Glory Be to the Father

Meter: Irregular 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: Gloria Patri; Service Music Gloria Patri; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Gloria Patri; Glory; Service Music Gloria Patri Used With Tune: MEINEKE Text Sources: Lesser Doxology, 3rd-4th cent.

He Lives

Author: Alfred H. Ackley Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.4 with refrain Appears in 161 hymnals First Line: I serve a risen Savior Refrain First Line: He lives, he lives Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Salvation Used With Tune: ACKLEY

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 540 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to the throne thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore God's praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2. Praise the Lord for grace and favor to all people in distress; praise God, still the same as ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious now God's faithfulness. 3. Father-like, God tends and spares us; well our feeble frame God knows; mother-like, God gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet God's mercy flows. 4. Angels in the heights, adoring, you behold God face to face; saints triumphant, now adoring, gathered in from every race. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year All Saints Day; Christian Year Thanksgiving Day; Funerals and Memorial Services; Grace; Gratitude; Opening Hymns; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA

Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin; Michael Robert Newbolt Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians follow this triumphant sign 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 this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine. [Refrain] 2 Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain] 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Name of; Music and Singing; Opening Hymns; Peace, World; Processionals; Testimony and Witness; Triumph; Zeal Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Come, Thou Almighty King

Author: Anon. 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 thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be, hence, evermore. Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore! Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year Trinity Sunday; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Presence (Holy Spirit); Service Music Doxology; Trinity Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Amen

Appears in 987 hymnals First Line: Amen, amen Lyrics: Amen, amen. Topics: Amens Used With Tune: Amen

God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens

Author: Catherine Cameron Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 46 hymnals Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Creation; Adoration and Praise; City; Creation; Discipleship and Service; Guidance; Nature; Social Concerns Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 400 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong; and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song. 2. Lead on, O King eternal, till sin's fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace. For not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; with deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes. 3. Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears, for gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears. Thy cross is lifted o'er us, we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might. Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Church Education; Closing Hymns; Guidance; Installation Services; Kingdom of God; Mission and Outreach; Ordination; Peace, World; Pilgrimage; Zeal Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 152 hymnals First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Aspiration and Resolve; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Perfection; Integrity; Jesus Christ Example Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 321 hymnals Lyrics: 1. This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. 2. This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise. This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere. 3. This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad! Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Creation; Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Creation; Joy; Kingdom of God; Nature; Presence (Holy Spirit) Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

Kyrie Eleison

Meter: Irregular Appears in 278 hymnals First Line: Kyrie, kyrie, eleison Lyrics: Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison. Topics: Service Music Petition Prayer; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Hope; Service Music Petition Prayer Used With Tune: TAIZÉ KYRIE Text Sources: Ancient Greek

Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life

Author: George Herbert Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 66 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: such a way as gives us breath, such a truth as ends all strife, such a life as killeth death. 2. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: such a light as shows a feast, such a feast as mends in length, such a strength as makes his guest. 3. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: such a joy as none can move, such a love as none can part, such a heart as joys in love. Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; Service Music Opening Prayer; The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; Calmness and Serenity; Holy Communion; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Presence; Service Music Opening Prayer; Service Music Invitation to Prayer; Weddings Scripture: John 14:6 Used With Tune: THE CALL

In the Garden (I Come to the Garden Alone)

Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 8.9.5.5.7 with refrain Appears in 262 hymnals First Line: I come to the garden alone Refrain First Line: And he walks with me Lyrics: 1. I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses, and the voice I hear falling on my ear the Son of God discloses. Refrain: And he walks with me, and he talks with me, and he tells me I am his own; and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known. 2. He speaks, and the sound of his voice, is so sweet the birds hush their singing, and the melody that he gave to me within my heart is ringing. (Refrain) 3. I’d stay in the garden with him though the night around me be falling, but he bids me go; thru the voice of woe his voice to me is calling. (Refrain) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Biblical Narrative; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Love For; Joy Scripture: John 20:11-18 Used With Tune: GARDEN

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 743 hymnals Refrain First Line: Lift up your heart Lyrics: 1. Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore; mortals, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore. Refrain: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; rejoice; again I say, rejoice. 2. Jesus the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love; when he had purged our stains, he took his seat above. (Refrain) 3. His kingdom cannot fail; he rules o'er earth and heaven; the keys of earth and hell are to our Jesus given. (Refrain) 4. Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the Judge shall come, and take his servants up to their eternal home. We soon shall hear th'archangel's voice; the trump of God shall sound, rejoice! Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; New Heaven and a New Earth Return and Reign of the Lord; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ Lordship; Joy; Kingdom of God; Processionals; Responses, Antiphonal; Triumph Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Used With Tune: GOPSAL

Jesu, Thy Boundless Love to Me

Author: John Wesley; Paul Gerhardt Appears in 348 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesu, thy boundless love to me no thought can reach, no tongue declare; O knit my thankful heart to thee and reign without a rival there. Thine wholly, thine alone, I am; be thou alone my constant flame. O grant that nothing in my soul may dwell, but thy pure love alone! O may thy love possess me whole, my joy, my treasure, and my crown. Strange flames far from my soul remove, my every act, word, thought, be love. O Love, how cheering is thy ray! All pain before thy presence flies! Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away where'er thy healing beams arise. O Jesu, nothing may I see, nothing hear, feel, or think, but thee! In suffering be thy love my peace, in weakness be thy love my power; and when the storms of life shall cease, Jesu, in that important hour, in death as life be thou my guide, and save me, who for me hast died. Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE Text Sources: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1739

Rescue the Perishing

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 6.5.10 D Appears in 784 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2. Though they are slighting him, still he is waiting, waiting the penitent child to receive; plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; he will forgive if they only believe. (Refrain) 3. Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried that grace can restore; touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, chords that were broken will vibrate once more. (Refrain) 4. Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; back to the narrow way patiently win them; tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. (Refrain) Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Discipleship and Service; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: RESCUE

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,914 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Justifying Grace Pardon; Eternal Life; Faith; Forgiveness; Grace; Jesus Christ Blood; Jesus Christ Cross; Pardon; Penitence; Service Music Confession and Pardon Prayer Used With Tune: TOPLADY

Come, Christians, Join to Sing

Author: Christian Henry Bateman Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 128 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Christians, join to sing: Alleluia! Amen! loud praise to Christ our King: Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, before his throne rejoice; praise is his gracious choice. Alleluia! Amen! 2 Come, lift your hearts on high: Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky: Alleluia! Amen! He is our guide and friend; to us he’ll condescend; his love shall never end: Alleluia! Amen! 3 Praise yet the Lord again: Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain: Alleluia! Amen! On heaven’s blissful shore his goodness we’ll adore, singing forevermore: Alleluia! Amen! Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year Easter; Eternal Life; Funerals and Memorial Services; Jesus Christ; Morning Prayer; Music and Singing; Opening Hymns; Service Music Greeting/Call to Worship Used With Tune: SPANISH HYMN

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,105 hymnals First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1. While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around, and glory shone around. 2. "Fear not!" said he, for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind. "Glad tidings of great joy I bring to all of humankind, to all of humankind. 3. "To you, in David's town, this day is born of David's line a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, and this shall be the sign, and this shall be the sign: 4. "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swathing bands, and in a manger laid, and in a manger laid." 5. Thus spake the seraph and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God on high, who thus addressed their song, who thus addressed their song: 6. "All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to earth begin and never cease, begin and never cease!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Biblical Narrative; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Service Music Doxology Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Fetherstone Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1,095 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine Lyrics: 1. My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine; for thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 2. I love thee because thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 3. In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Commitment; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Atonement; Jesus Christ Love For Used With Tune: GORDON

Jesus Is All the World to Me

Author: Will L. Thompson Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.4.4.3 Appears in 309 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Jesus is all the world to me, my life, my joy, my all; he is my strength from day to day, without him I would fall. When I am sad, to him I go, no other one can cheer me so; when I am sad, he makes me glad, he's my friend. 2. Jesus is all the world to me, my friend in trials sore; I go to him for blessings, and he gives them o'er and o'er. He sends the sunshine and the rain, he sends the harvest's golden grain; sunshine and rain, harvest of grain, he's my friend. 3. Jesus is all the world to me, and true to him I'll be; O how could I this friend deny, when he's so true to me? Following him I know I'm right, he watches o'er me day and night; following him by day and night, he's my friend. 4. Jesus is all the world to me, I want no better friend; I trust him now, I'll trust him when life's fleeting days shall end. Beautiful life with such a friend, beautiful life that has no end; eternal life, eternal joy, he's my friend. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Comfort; Eternal Life; Hope; Jesus Christ Love For Used With Tune: ELIZABETH

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,246 hymnals Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Gratitude; Service Music Doxology Used With Tune: OLD 100TH

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 627 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me, my Master and my friend. I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. 2. O let me feel thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; my foes are ever near me, around me and within; but Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin. 3. O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul. 4. O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be. And Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Commitment; Discipleship and Service; Guidance; Installation Services; Jesus Christ Presence Scripture: Luke 9:57 Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

O Worship the King

Author: Robert Grant Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 1,148 hymnals First Line: O worship the King, all glorious above Lyrics: 1. O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing God's power and God's love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. 2. O tell of God's might, O 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; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain. 5. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail; thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Opening Hymns; Processionals; Providence; Testimony and Witness; Trust Scripture: Psalm 104 Used With Tune: LYONS

Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

Author: George Croly Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art, and make me love thee as I ought to love. 2. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no angel visitant, no opening skies; but take the dimness of my soul away. 3. Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King? All, all thine own, soul, heart and strength and mind. I see thy cross; there teach my heart to cling. O let me seek thee, and O let me find! 4. Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh; teach me the struggles of the soul to bear. To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh, teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5. Teach me to love thee as thine angels love, one holy passion filling all my frame; the kindling of the heaven-descended Dove, my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Aspiration and Resolve; Christian Year Pentecost; Faith; Holy Spirit; Hope; Prayer Scripture: Galatians 5:25 Used With Tune: MORECAMBE

Go Down, Moses

Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 66 hymnals First Line: When Israel was in Egypt's land Lyrics: 1. When Israel was in Egypt's land, let my people go; oppressed so hard they could not stand, let my people go. Refrain: Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt's land; tell old Pharaoh to let my people go! 2. "Thus saith the Lord," bold Moses said, let my people go; "if not, I'll smite your firstborn dead," let my people go. (Refrain) 3. No more shall they in bondage toil, let my people go; let them come out with Egypt's spoil, let my people go. (Refrain) 4 We need not always weep and mourn, let my people go; and wear those slavery chains forlorn, let my people go. (Refrain) 5 Come, Moses, you will not get lost, let my people go; stretch out your rod and come across, let my people go. (Refrain) 6 As Israel stood by the water's side, let my people go; at God's command it did divide, let my people go. (Refrain) 7 When they had reached the other shore, let my people go; they sang a song of triumph o'er, let my people go. (Refrain) 8 O Moses, the cloud shall cleave the way, let my people go; a fire by night, a shade by day, let my people go. (Refrain) 9 Your foes shall not before you stand, let my people go; and you'll possess fair Canaan's land, let my people go. (Refrain) 10 This world's a wilderness of woe, let my people go; O let us on to Canaan go, let my people go. (Refrain) 11 O let us all from bondage flee, let my people go; and let us all in Christ be free, let my people go. (Refrain) Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Social Holiness; Affliction and Tribulation; Biblical Narrative; Freedom and Liberation Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12 Used With Tune: TUBMAN Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Katherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,222 hymnals Lyrics: 1. I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2. I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story, it did so much for me; and that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. [Refrain] 3. I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy Word. [Refrain] 4. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Love For; Jesus Christ Love of; Processionals; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: HANKEY

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith 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 as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee. 4. Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light; thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render: O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Adoration and Praise; Justice; Light; Opening Hymns Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Take Time to Be Holy

Author: William D. Longstaff Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 313 hymnals 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 the 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: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Calmness and Serenity; Discipleship and Service; Jesus Christ Example; Prayer Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16 Used With Tune: HOLINESS

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham; Laurence Hull Stookey Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Lyrics: 1. In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north; but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth. 2. In Christ shall true hearts everywhere their high communion find; his service is the golden cord close binding humankind. 3. (Copyrighted verse omitted) 4. In Christ now meet both east and west, in him meet south and north; all Christly souls are one in him throughout the whole wide earth. Topics: The Nature of the Church United in Christ; Church Community in Christ; Jesus Christ Example; Love Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Used With Tune: MCKEE

O Day of God, Draw Nigh

Author: R. B. Y. Scott Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Social Holiness; New Heaven and a New Earth The Completion of Creation (The City of God); Christian Perfection; Heaven; Judgment; Justice; Kingdom of God; Peace, World; Social Concerns; Triumph Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

Author: F. Bland Tucker Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 52 hymnals First Line: All praise to thee, for thou O King divine Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; Christian Perfection; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Christian Year Christ the King; Funerals and Memorial Services; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Lordship; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ Name of; Salvation Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,868 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down; fix in us thy humble dwelling; all thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart. 2. Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast! Let us all in thee inherit; let us find that second rest. Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; end of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty. 3. Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 4. Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be. Let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee; changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Rebirth and the New Creation; New Heaven and a New Earth The Completion of Creation (The City of God); Christian Experience; Christian Perfection; Freedom and Liberation; Funerals and Memorial Services; Love; New Creation Used With Tune: BEECHER

Nothing but the Blood

Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 7.8.7.8 with refrain Appears in 509 hymnals First Line: What can wash away my sin Refrain First Line: O precious is the flow Lyrics: 1 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Refrain: O precious is the flow that makes me bright as snow; no other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus. 2 For my pardon this I see: nothing but the blood of Jesus. For my cleansing this my plea: nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Nothing can for sin atone: nothing but the blood of Jesus. Naught of good that I have done: nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 This is all my hope and peace: nothing but the blood of Jesus. This is all my righteousness: nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: Justifying Grace Pardon; Forgiveness; Jesus Christ Blood; New Creation; Pardon; Service Music Confession and Pardon Prayer Used With Tune: PLAINFIELD

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 425 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take him at his word; just to rest upon his promise, and to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood; and in simple faith to plunge me neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease; just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain] I’m so glad I learned to trust thee, precious Jesus, Savior, friend; and I know that thou art with me, wilt be with me to the end. [Refrain] Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Hope; Jesus Christ Blood; Jesus Christ Love For Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS

Christ Is Risen

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7 D Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Christ is risen! Lyrics: 1 Christ is risen! Shout Hosanna! Celebrate this day of days. Christ is risen! Hush in wonder; all creation is amazed. In the desert all-surrounding, see, a spreading tree has grown. Healing leaves of grace abounding bring a taste of love unknown. 2 Christ is risen! Raise your spirits from the caverns of despair. Walk with gladness in the morning. See what love can do and dare. Drink the wine of resurrection, not a servant, but a friend; Jesus is our strong companion. Joy and peace shall never end. 3 Christ is risen! Earth and heaven nevermore shall be the same. Break the bread of new creation where the world is still in pain. Tell its grim, demonic chorus: "Christ is risen! Get you gone!" God the First and Last is with us. Sing Hosanna everyone! Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Jesus Christ Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY

In the Bleak Midwinter

Author: Christina G. Rossetti Meter: Irregular Appears in 86 hymnals First Line: In the bleak midwinter, frosty winds made moan Lyrics: 1. In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter, long ago. 2. Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. 3. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; but his mother only, in her maiden bliss, worshiped the beloved with a kiss. 4. What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; yet what I can I give him: give my heart. Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Commitment; Jesus Christ Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Used With Tune: CRANHAM

Seek the Lord

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Seek the Lord who now is present Lyrics: 1 Seek the Lord who now is present, pray to One who is at hand. Let the wicked cease from sinning, evildoers change their mind. On the sinful God has pity; those returning God forgives. This is what the Lord is saying to a world that disbelieves. 2 “Judge me not by human standards! As the vault of heaven soars high above the earth, so higher are my thoughts and ways than yours. See how rain and snow from heaven make earth blossom and bear fruit, giving you, before returning, seed for sowing, bread to eat: 3 “So my Word returns not fruitless; does not from its labors cease till it has achieved my purpose in a world of joy and peace.” God is love! How close the prophet to that vital gospel word! In Isaiah’s inspiration it is Jesus we have heard! Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Adoration and Praise; Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; Christian Year Lent; Evening Prayer; Forgiveness; Nature; Presence (Holy Spirit) Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11 Used With Tune: GENEVA

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Author: Henry Van Dyke Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 269 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! 2. All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee. 3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. 4. Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began; love divine is reigning o'er us, binding all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife; joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Funerals and Memorial Services; Joy; Music and Singing; Nature; Opening Hymns; Processionals; Triumph; Weddings Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Emmanuel, Emmanuel

Author: Bob McGee Meter: Irregular Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Year Advent; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Used With Tune: MCGEE

Lord of the Dance

Author: Sydney Carter Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 52 hymnals First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth. At Bethlehem I had my birth. [Refrain:] Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. 2 I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, but they would not dance and they would not follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came to me and the dance went on. (Refrain) 3 I danced on the sabbath when I cured the lame, the holy people said it was a shame; they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high; and they left me there on a cross to die. (Refrain) 4 I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black; it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; they buried my body and they thought I’d gone, but I am the dance and I still go on. (Refrain) 5 They cut me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that’ll never, never die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. (Refrain) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Life and Teaching; Jesus Christ Scripture: Matthew 21:46 Used With Tune: LORD OF THE DANCE

The Voice of God is Calling

Author: John Haynes Holmes Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 65 hymnals Lyrics: 1. The voice of God is calling its summons in our day; Isaiah heard in Zion, and we now hear God say: "Whom shall I send to succor my people in their need? Whom shall I send to loosen the bonds of shame and greed? 2. "I hear my people crying in slum and mine and mill; no field or mart is silent, no city street is still. I see my people falling in darkness and despair. Whom shall I send to shatter the fetters which they bear?" 3. We heed, O Lord, your summons, and answer: Here are we! Send us upon your errand, let us your servants be. Our strength is dust and ashes, our years a passing hour; but you can use our weakness to magnify your power. 4. From ease and plenty save us; from pride of place absolve; purge us of low desire; lift us to high resolve; take us, and make us holy; teach us your will and way. Speak, and behold! we answer; command, and we obey! Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Social Holiness; Closing Hymns; Discipleship and Service; Social Concerns Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Used With Tune: MEIRIONYDD

Freely, Freely

Author: Carol Owens Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 27 hymnals First Line: God forgave my sin in Jesus' name Refrain First Line: He said Freely, freely you have received Topics: Justifying Grace Pardon; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Rebirth and the New Creation; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Experience; Christian Experience; Forgiveness; Jesus Christ Name of; Testimony and Witness Scripture: Matthew 10:8 Used With Tune: FREELY, FREELY

Canticle of Wisdom

Author: Henry Sloane Coffin Appears in 510 hymnals First Line: O come, thou Wisdom from on high Refrain First Line: O come, thou Wisdom from on high Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Canticles Used With Tune: [O come, thou Wisdom from on high]

Victory in Jesus

Author: Eugene M. Bartlett Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 101 hymnals First Line: I heard an old, old story Refrain First Line: O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever Topics: Justifying Grace Assurance; Assurance; Jesus Christ Blood; Redemption; Salvation Used With Tune: HARTFORD

Through It All

Author: Andraé Crouch Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Through it all, through it all Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Assurance; Choruses and Refrains; Faith; Hope Used With Tune: THROUGH IT ALL

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