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God Is Here! As We His People

Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5 Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people, Meet to offer praise and prayer, May we find in fuller measure What it is in Christ we share: Here, as in the world around us, All our varied skills and arts Wait the coming of his Spirit Into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us Of our lifelong need of grace; Here are table, font, and pulpit; Here the cross has central place. Here in honesty of preaching, Here in silence, as in speech, Here in newness and renewal God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome In the Shepherd's flock and fold, Here, as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old; Here the servants of the Servant Seek in worship to explore What it means in daily living To believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, In an age of change and doubt, Keep us faithful to the gospel, Help us work your purpose out: Here, in this day's dedication, All we have to give, receive; We who cannot live without you, We adore you! We believe! Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

God, whose almighty word

Author: John Marriott (1780-1825); Thomas Raffles (1788-1863) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word chaos and darkness heard, and took their flight; hear us, we humbly pray, and where the gospel-day sheds not its glorious ray, let there be light. 2 Saviour, who came to bring, on your redeeming wing, healing and sight, health to the sick in mind, sight to the inly blind, now to all humankind let there be light. 3 Spirit of truth and love, life-giving, holy dove, speed forth your flight; move o'er the water's face, bearing the lamp of grace, and in earth's darkest place let there be light. 4 Blessèd and holy Three, glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might, boundless as ocean's tide rolling in fullest pride, through the world far and wide let there be light. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; Gospel Call; Healing; Word of God Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 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 they 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: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Our Response to God in the morning and evening; Jesus Names and images for; Light; Morning Used With Tune: SKIES OF GLORY

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Author: Graham Kendrick Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus, shine fill this land with the Father's glory Topics: Grace Social Holiness Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,216 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16 Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away. O let me from this day be wholly thine! 2 May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire. As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire! 3 While life's dark maze I tread and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide. Bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. 4 When life's swift race is run, death's cold work almost done, be near to me. Blest Savior, then in love fear and distrust remove. O bear me safe above, redeemed and free! Topics: Biblical Names & Places Calvary; Funerals; Love Our Love to God; Confession and Forgiveness; Biblical Names & Places Calvary; Confession of Sin; Forgiveness; Funerals; Lamb of God; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Prayer Used With Tune: OLIVET

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:14 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art: dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. 3 Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. 4 By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne. Topics: Know Advent/Waiting for the Messiah; Vocal Options Descants Used With Tune: STUTTGART

Oh! could our thoughts and wishes fly

Author: Anne Steele, ab. 1716-1788 Appears in 164 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18 Used With Tune: WALES

Father, we thank you: for you planted

Author: Francis Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion; Church unity and ecumenism Used With Tune: PSALM 118 (RENDEZ A DIEU) Text Sources: from prayer in the Didache, probably 2nd century

God shining into the Heart

Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Praise to the Lord of the boundless might Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord of boundless Might, With uncreated Glories bright! His Presence gilds the Worlds above; The unchanging Source of Light and Love. 2 Our rising Earth his Eye beheld, When in substantial Darkness veil'd; The shapeless Chaos, Nature's Womb, Lay buried in the horrid Gloom. 3 "Let there be Light," JEHOVAH said And Light o'er all its Face was spread; Nature array'd in Charms unknown, Gay with its New-born Lustre shone. 4 He sees the Mind, when lost it lies In Shades of Ignorance and Vice; And Darts from Heaven a vivid Ray, And changes Midnight into Day. 5 Shine, mighty GOD, with Vigor shine On this benighted Heart of mine; And let thy Glories Stand reveal'd, As in our Saviour's Face beheld. 6 My Soul, reviv'd by Heav'n-born Day, Thy radiant Image shall display, While all my Faculties unite To praise the LORD, who gives me Light. Topics: Being and Perfections of God

Jesus, the very thought of thee

Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,031 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 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, Saviour of humankind! 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: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Adoration Of Jesus; Jesus love of all; Longing Used With Tune: ST. AGNES (DYKES) Text Sources: Probably 12th century; Lyra Catholica, 1849

Hail! gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured

Author: John Keble Meter: Irregular Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest, Holiest of Holies, Jesus Christ, our Lord. 2 Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest, the lights of evening round us shine. We hymn the Father, Son and Holy Spirit divine. 3 Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung with undefiléd tongue, Son of our God, Giver of life, alone: therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, we own. Topics: Our Response to God in the morning and evening; Light Used With Tune: SEBASTE Text Sources: Greek, 3rd century or earlier

Day by Day and with Each Passing Moment

Author: Carolina Sandell Berg; Andrew L. Skoog Meter: Irregular Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15 Lyrics: 1 Day by day and with each passing moment, strength I find to meet my trials here; trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. He whose heart is kind beyond all measure gives unto each day what he deems best—- lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure, mingling toil with peace and rest. 2 Every day, the Lord himself is near me, with a special mercy for each hour; all my cares he wants to bear, to cheer me, he whose name is Counselor and Power. The protection of his child and treasure is a charge that on himself he laid: “As your days, your strength shall be in measure,” this the pledge to me he made. 3 Help me then in every tribulation so to trust thy promises, O Lord, that I lose not faith’s sweet consolation offered me within thy holy Word. Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting, e'er to take, as from a father’s hand, one by one, the days, the moments fleeting, till I reach the promised land. Topics: Pleasure; Passing Days; God Faithfulness; God Presence of; God Redeemer; Pleasure; Trials; Trust Used With Tune: BLOTT EN DAG

Dans nos obscurités (Within Our Darkest Night)

Author: The Community of Taizé; Eunae Chung Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 First Line: Dans nos obscurités (Within our darkest night) (En nuestra oscuridad) (Im Dunkel unsrer Nacht) Topics: Darkness; Difficult Times; Fear; God Light from; Jesus Christ Light Used With Tune: DANS NOS OBSCURITÉS Text Sources: Mandarin characters Faith Alive Christian Resources

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Martin Luther; Frederick H. Hedge Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 681 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4 Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, were not the right man on our side, the man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabaoth, his name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us. The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure, one little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours thro' him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever. Topics: God Strength; God's Word; Reformation Day; God Strength; God’s Word; Holy Spirit gifts of; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Kingdom of God; Praise of God; Psalms; Reformation Day; Satan Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

Sunshine in My Soul

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Meter: Irregular Appears in 362 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: There is sunshine in my soul today Lyrics: 1. There is sunshine in my soul today, More glorious and bright Than glows in any earthly sky, For Jesus is my light. O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in my soul. 2. There is music in my soul today, A carol to my King; And Jesus, listening, can hear The songs I cannot sing. O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in my soul. 3. There is music in my soul today, For when my Lord is near, The dove of peace sings in my heart, The flow'rs of grace appear. O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in my soul. 4. There is gladness in my soul today, And hope and praise and love For blessings which he gives me now, For joys "laid up" above. O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face, There is sunshine in my soul. Used With Tune: SUNSHINE

Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, let us thine influence prove: source of the old prophetic fire, fountain of life and love. 2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by thee the prophets wrote and spoke; unlock the truth, thyself the key: unseal the sacred book. 3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light. 4 God, through the Spirit we shall know, if thou within us shine, and sound, with all thy saints below, the depths of love divine. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; Scripture Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA (ERIN)

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 212 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 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, then 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 praise we would render; O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee! Topics: Adoration; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Creation; Providence; Sovereignty of God Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

No storm can shake my inmost calm

Author: Doris Plenn; Robert Lowry (1822-1899) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 145 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 First Line: My life flows on in endless song Topics: Thanksgiving; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

God Is Working His Purpose Out

Author: Arthur C. Ainger Meter: Irregular Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4 Lyrics: 1 God is working his purpose out, as year succeeds to year: God is working his purpose out, and the time is drawing near; nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 2 From utmost east to utmost west, where'er the church has gone, by the mouth of many messengers the call of God has come: Listen to me, you continents; you isles, give ear to me, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 3 March we forth in the strength of God, with the banner of Christ unfurled, that the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world: fight we the fight with sorrow and sin to set their captives free, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 4 All we can do is done in vain unless God blesses the deed; vainly we hope for the harvesttide till God gives life to the seed; yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Will of God; Assurance; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; God Final Victory; Missions; Will of God Used With Tune: PURPOSE

O Gladsome Light, O Grace

Author: Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 O gladsome Light, O Grace Of God the Father’s face, Eternal splendor wearing: Celestial, holy, blest, Our Savior Jesus Christ, Joyful in Thine appearing! 2 As daylight turns to night, We see the fading light, Our evening hymn outpouring, Father of might unknown, Thee, His incarnate Son, And Holy Ghost adoring. 3 To Thee of right belongs All praise of holy songs, O Son of God, Lifegiver; Thee, therefore, O Most High, The world doth glorify And shall exalt forever. Used With Tune: NUNC DIMITTIS Text Sources: Greek, c. 4th cent.

I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art

Author: Elizabeth Lee Smith (1817-1898); John Calvin (1509-1564) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art, my only Trust and Saviour of my heart, who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, reigning omnipotent in every place: so come, O King, and our whole being sway; shine on us with the light of thy pure day. 3 Thou art the life, by which alone we live, and all our substance and our strength receive; comfort us by thy faith and by thy power, and give us strength in every trying hour. 4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, no harshness hast thou, and no bitterness: oh, grant to us the grace we find in thee, that we may dwell in perfect unity. 5 Our hope is in no other save in thee; our faith is built upon thy promise free; Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure, that in thy strength we evermore endure. Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; Assurance; Nurture Used With Tune: TAKE UP THE SONG

Open the Eyes of My Heart

Author: Paul Baloche, 1962- Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Topics: God Holiness Used With Tune: [Open the eyes of my heart]

Thy Strong Word

Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-76 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Topics: The Word of God; Beginning of Service Used With Tune: EBENEZER

As a Fire Is Meant for Burning

Author: Ruth Duck, 1947- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

The Son of God proclaim

Author: Basil E. Bridge, b. 1927 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: MOUNT EPHRAIM

Earthen Vessels

Author: John B. Foley, SJ Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 First Line: Light has shone in our darkness Refrain First Line: We hold a treasure, not made of gold Topics: Epiphany; Jesus; Light Used With Tune: [Light has shone in our darkness]

Amazing Grace

Author: Josephine S. (Konwenne) Day (1905-); John Newton (1725-1807); James Settee (1910-); Benjamin T. Arreak (1947-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,438 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18, 5:1 First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found: was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace first taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. Mohawk: 1 Ioh ne ra a kwat ra o ten raht Ne se wa ah gsia tah kwen Wa ka a tsia a tah ton ha tie es kwe Ses ha tsia a tah tsen rion. 2 Ra o ten en raht ne wa kro ri Iah te se e wak te rons Ne se a ka at ka toh ra o ten en raht Oni son tah keh tah kwe. 3 Eso te e wa ka to hets ton Tsi non ni i iot te ron, Ra oh o ten en raht se wak ne ren en shon Ra on ten raht wa ka wi. 4 No nen tho o non ien te wa we Tsi non te e tsios we te, Ten tsi i te e wa ri wa a kwa a se En tsi te wa sen na ien. Ojibway: 1 Kihcishawencikewin Kaapimaaci' ikoyaan Ninkakippiinkwenaapan hsa Nookom itahsh niwaap 2 Ninkiihsekis imaa nte 'ink Oshawencikewin tahsh Ninkii 'oncipisaa' nentam Ehtepweyentamaan. Topics: Evangelism; Lent (season); Praise of God; Salvation/Redemption Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: Ojibway translation Voices United, 1996; St. 5, A Collection of Sacred Ballads, Richmond, 1790

Jesus, I my cross have taken

Author: H. F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,311 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 Topics: The Christian Life Discipleship and Service Used With Tune: BETHANY

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,225 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18 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, '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] 3 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: Evangelism; Spiritual Hunger; Jesus Christ Humanity; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Proclamation; Testimony; Word of God Used With Tune: HANKEY

Jerusalem the Golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent.; John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 914 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest-- The promise of salvation, The place of peace and rest-- We know not, oh, we know not What joys await us there; The radiancy of glory, The bliss beyond compare! 2 Within those halls of Zion Sounds forth the joyful song, As saints join with the angels and all the martyr throng. The Prince is ever with them; The daylight is serene; The city of the blessed Shines bright with glorious sheen. 3 Around the throne of David, The saints, from care released, Raise loud their songs of triumph To celebrate the feast. They sing to Christ their leader, Who conquered in the fight, Who won for them forever Their gleaming robes of white. 4 O sweet and blessèd country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country That faithful hearts expect! In mercy, Jesus, bring us To that eternal rest With You and God the Father And Spirit, ever blest. Topics: End Times Used With Tune: EWING

Here, O My Lord, I See You

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 316 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18 First Line: Here, O my Lord, I see you face to face Lyrics: 1 Here, O our Lord, I see you face to face, here faith can touch and handle things unseen; I will grasp with firmer hand your grace, and all my weariness upon you lean. 2 Here I will feed upon the bread of God, here drink with you the royal wine of heaven; here I will lay aside each earthly load, here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. 3 Mine is the sin, but yours the righteousness; mine is the guilt, but yours the cleansing blood: here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace; your blood, your righteousness, O Lord, my God. 4 Too soon we rise, the symbols disappear; the feast, though not the love, is past and done: gone are the bread and wine, but you are here, nearer than ever, still my shield and sun. 5 Feast after feast thus comes and passes by, yet, passing, points to that glad feast above; giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy, the Lamb’s great bridal feast of bliss and love. Topics: Lord’s Supper Used With Tune: LANGRAN

Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Author: John Cosin (1594-1672) Meter: Irregular Appears in 239 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessèd unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight. 3 Anoint and cheer our soilèd face with the abundance of thy grace; keep far from foes, give peace at home: where thou art guide no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both to be but One, that through the ages all along this may be our endless song, 'Praise to thine eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.' Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; The Church Celebrates Ordination; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit illunination of; Ordination Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR Text Sources: 9th century

Not Alone for Mighty Empire

Author: William P. Merrill Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 85 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18 Lyrics: 1 Not alone for mighty empire Stretching far o'er land and sea; Not alone for bounteous harvests, Lift we up our hearts to Thee. Standing in the living present, Memory and hope between, Lord, we would with deep thanksgiving Praise Thee most for things unseen. 2 Not for battleship and fortress, Not for conquests of the sword; But for conquests of the spirit Give we thanks to Thee, O Lord; For the heritage of freedom, For the home, the church, the school; For the open door to manhood In a land the people rule. 3 For the armies of the faithful, Souls that passed and left no name; For the glory that illumines Patriot lives of deathless fame; For our prophets and apostles, Loyal to the living Word; For all heroes of the spirit, Give we thanks to Thee, O Lord. Amen. Topics: Anniversaries; Brotherhood Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Come, Thou Holy Spirit, Come

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 7.7.7 D Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2 Topics: Christian Character; The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS

Author of Life Divine

Author: John Wesley (1703-1791) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Author of life divine, who hast a table spread, furnished with mystic wine and everlasting bread, preserve the life thyself hast given, preserve the life thyself hast given, and feed and train us up for heaven. 2 Our needy souls sustain with fresh supplies of love, till all thy life we gain, and all thy fullness prove, and, strengthened by thy perfect grace, and, strengthened by thy perfect grace, behold without a veil thy face. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE

We Believe in One True God

Author: Tobias Clausnitzer; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13 Lyrics: 1 We believe in one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Ever-present help in need, Praised by all the heavenly host; By whose mighty power alone All is made and wrought and done. 2 We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Mary's Son, Who descended from his thrones And for us salvation won; By whose cross and death are we Rescued from sin's misery. 3 We confess the Holy Ghost, Who from both fore'er proceeds, Who upholds and comforts us In all trials, fears, and needs. Blest and Holy Trinity, Praise we all eternally. Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day After Creed; Acts of the Church Confirmation; Christian Year Pentecost; Christian Year Trinity Sunday; Other Observances Christian Education Used With Tune: RATISBON

O Splendor of God's Glory Bright

Author: Ambrose of Milan Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 O Splendor of God’s glory bright, from light eternal bringing light; O Light of Light, light’s living spring, true Day, all days illumining: 2 Come, Holy Sun of heavenly love, rain down your radiance from above, and to our inward hearts convey the Holy Spirit’s cloudless ray. 3 O joyful be the passing day with thoughts as clear as morning’s ray, with faith like noontide shining bright, our souls unshadowed by the night. 4 O Lord, with each returning morn, your image to our heart is born; O may we ever clearly view our Savior and our God in you. Topics: Celebrating Time; Evening; Faith; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Light; Morning Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Text Sources: Trans. composite

When downward to the darksome tomb

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:14 Topics: Death; Grave; Hope In Death; Immortality; Resurrection Of Believers ; Sickness

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Author: Kathleen Thomerson, b. 1934 Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 Refrain First Line: In Him there is no darkness at all Used With Tune: HOUSTON

The Glory of These Forty Days

Author: Maruice F. Bell (1862-1947) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 4:1-2 Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days we celebrate with songs of praise; for Christ, by whom all things were made, himself has fasted and has prayed. 2 Alone and fasting Moses saw the loving God who gave the law; and to Elijah, fasting, came the steeds and chariots of flame. 3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight, delivered from the lions’ might; and John, the bridegroom’s friend, became the herald of Messiah’s name. 4 Then grant us, Lord, like them to be full oft in fast and prayer with thee; our spirits strengthen with thy grace, and give us joy to see thy face. 5 O Father, Son, and Spirit blest, to thee be every prayer addressed, who art in threefold name adored, from age to age, the only Lord. Topics: Ash Wednesday; Lent (season) Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR Text Sources: Latin (6th cent.)

Still the night, holy the night!

Author: Stopford Augustus Brooke (1832-1916); Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Still the night, holy the night! Sleeps the world; hid from sight, Mary and Joseph in stable bare watch o'er the child belovèd and fair, sleeping in heavenly rest, sleeping in heavenly rest. 2 Still the night, holy the night! Shepherds first saw the light, heard resounding clear and long, far and near, the angel-song, 'Christ the Redeemer is here!' 'Christ the Redeemer is here!' 3 Still the night, holy the night! Son of God, O how bright love is smiling from thy face! Strikes for us now the hour of grace, Saviour, since thou art born! Saviour, since thou art born! Original German text: 1 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft; einsam wacht nur das traute heilige Paar. Holder Knab im lockigten Harr, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! 2 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Hirten erst kund gemacht! Durch der Engel Halleluja tönet es laut von fern und nah: Christ der Retter ist da! Christ der Retter ist da! 3 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund, da uns schlägt die rettende Stund, Christ, in deiner Geburt! Christ, in deiner Geburt! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT Text Sources: alt. Revised Church Hymnary, 1927

I Don't Feel No Ways Tired

Author: Curtis Burrell Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Topics: God His Faithfulness Used With Tune: [I don't feel no way tired]

From the falter of breath

Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 6.6.9 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Death and Grieving; Stages of Life; Trust Used With Tune: IONA BOAT SONG

The Precious Sunlight

Author: B. E. W. Meter: 13.7.13.7 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 First Line: Praise the Lord, there's sunlight in my happy soul today Refrain First Line: Oh, the precious sunlight Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord, there’s sunlight in my happy soul today, Brighter than the glorious noon; Christ, the Light, is shining in my heart and on the way, I shall rise to glory soon. Refrain: Oh, the precious sunlight, Oh, the precious sunlight, Shining as the morning in my soul; Let its crystal rays inspire our hearts with praise; Oh, there’s sunlight in my soul! 2 Praise the Lord, there’s singing in my happy soul today, Precious music to my Lord, Cheering me with rapture as I pass along the way, Sing, oh, sing in sweet accord. [Refrain] 3 Praise the Lord, there’s springtime in my happy soul today, All is evergreen and fair, Where the flow’rs are blooming and the dove of peace doth stay, Oh, what treasures rich and rare! [Refrain] 4 Praise the Lord, there’s sweetness in my happy soul today, “Taste and see the Lord is good”; For His peace and glory I would ever live, and pray That my life be as it should. [Refrain] 5 Praise the Lord, there’s gladness in my happy soul today, Oh, what pleasure I have found! From His sacred presence I would never, never stray, In His love I would abound. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Praise the Lord there's sunlight in my happy soul today] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Precious_Sunlight); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (104)

Hark! the Cry is Ever Sounding

Author: Ada Blenkhorn Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5 First Line: There's a sound within the land Used With Tune: [There's a sound within the land]

Holy Ghost, With Light Divine

Author: Andrew Reed Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 783 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Topics: The Worship of God The Holy Spirit

Silent Night

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848; John Freeman Young, 1820-1885; Joseph Guanish, 1931-; Audrey Wilson, 1939-; Pauline Alfred, 1938- Meter: Irregular Appears in 631 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 First Line: Silent night! Holy night! (Chiyamaun atipiskach) (Saltexa ganutłex) 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. 2 Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight: glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia, Christ the Saviour is born! Christ the Saviour 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. Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Spirit divine, attend our prayers

Author: Andrew Reed (1787-1862) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 394 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, attend our prayers, and make this house your home; descend with all your gracious powers; come now, great Spirit, come! 2 Come as the fire: and purge our hearts like sacrificial flame; let our whole life an offering be to our Redeemer's name. 3 Come as the dove: and spread your wings, the wings of peaceful love; and let your Church on earth become blest as the Church above. 4 Come as the wind, with rushing sound and Pentecostal grace, that all of woman born may see the glory of your face. 5 Spirit divine, attend our prayers; and make this world your home; descend with all your gracious powers; come now, great Spirit, come! Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Worship; Holy Spirit name and images for Used With Tune: MARTYRS

The Light and Glory of the Word

Author: William Cowper (1731-1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 383 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4 First Line: A glory gilds the sacred page Topics: Gospel Excellency of; Gospel Freeness of ; Word of God Used With Tune: BARNBY

Now to the Lord a noble song!

Author: Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 331 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Now to the Lord a noble song! Awake, my soul! awake, my tongue! Hosanna to the eternal name, And all his boundless love proclaim. 2 See where it shines in Jesus' face, The brightest image of his grace! God, in the person of his Son, Has all his mightiest works outdone. 3 Grace! 'tis a sweet, a charming theme; My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name: Ye angels, dwell upon the sound; Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground. 4 Oh, may I reach that happy place Where he unveils his lovely face; Where all his beauties you behold, And sing his name to harps of gold. Topics: General Praise; Glory and Grace in Christ

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