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Hymn 2
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 98 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:16 First Line: Ere the blue heav'ns were stretched abroad Lyrics:
Ere the blue heav'ns were stretched abroad,
From everlasting was the Word:
With God he was; the Word was God,
And must divinely be adored.
By his own power were all things made;
By him supported all things stand;
He is the whole creation's head,
And angels fly at his command.
Ere sin was born, or Satan fell,
He led the host of morning stars:
Thy generation who can tell,
Or count the numbers of thy years?
But lo! he leaves those heav'nly forms,
The Word descends and dwells in clay,
That he may hold converse with worms,
Dressed in such feeble flesh as they.
Mortals with joy beheld his face,
Th' eternal Father's only Son;
How full of truth! how full of grace!
When through his eyes the Godhead shone.
Archangels leave their high abode
To learn new mysteries here, and tell
The loves of our descending God,
The glories of Immanuel.
Hymn 2
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 860 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 Lyrics: 1 The church’s one foundation
is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the Word.
From heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Elect from every nation,
yet one o’er all the earth;
her charter of salvation:
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 Though with a scornful wonder
the world sees her oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping;
their cry goes up: “How long?”
and soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.
4 Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation
of peace forevermore,
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
5 Yet she on earth has union
with God the Three in One,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won:
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly,
may live eternally. Topics: The Church; The Cross; Cry to God; Election; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Atonement; Jesus Christ Blood of; Jesus Christ Bridegroom; Unity in Christ; Unity of the Church; Victory Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
In the cross of Christ I glory
Author: Sir John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,516 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 Topics: The Christian Life Joy and Peace Used With Tune: RATHBUN
In the cross of Christ I glory
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Author: John A. Riley, 1858-1945 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:16 Lyrics: 1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
Bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
Raise the glad strain, Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
Virtues, archangels, angels' choirs,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
2 O higher than the cherubim,
More glorious than the seraphim,
Lead their praises, Alleluia!
O bearer of the eternal Word,
Most gracious, magnify the Lord,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
Ye patriarchs and prophets blest,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Ye holy Twelve, ye martyrs strong,
All saints triumphant, raise the song,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
Supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia! Topics: Seasons and Feasts Ascension Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Down at the Cross
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: Irregular Appears in 799 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 First Line: Down at the cross where my Savior died Refrain First Line: Glory to His name Lyrics: 1. Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His name!
Refrain:
Glory to His name,
Glory to His name;
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Glory to His name!
2. I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides with-in;
There at the cross where He took me in;
Glory to His name! [Refrain]
3. Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Glory to His name! [Refraom]
4. Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior's feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Glory to His name! [Refrain]
Used With Tune: GLORY TO HIS NAME
Down at the Cross
Hope of the World
Author: Georgia E. Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 First Line: Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion,
Speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent.
Save us, Thy people, from consuming passion,
Who by our own false hopes and aims are spent.
2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven,
Bringing to hungry souls the bread of life,
Still let Thy Spirit unto us be given
To heal earth's wounds and end our bitter strife.
3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways,
Showing to wandering souls the path of light:
Walk Thou beside us lest the tempting byways
Lure us away from Thee to endless night.
4 Hope of the world, who by Thy cross did save us
From death and dark despair, from sin and guilt;
We render back the love Thy mercy gave us;
Take Thou our lives and use them as Thou wilt.
5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious,
Who by this sign did conquer grief and pain,
We would be faithful to Thy gospel glorious;
Thou art our Lord! Thou dost forever reign!
Topics: Jesus Christ Person of Used With Tune: DONNE SECOURS
Hope of the World
Near the Cross
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 681 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross Used With Tune: [Jesus, keep me near the cross]
Near the Cross
At the name of Jesus
Author: Caroline Maria Noel, 1817-1877 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 253 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: CAMBERWELL
At the name of Jesus
To God Be the Glory
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 224 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:14 First Line: To God be the glory, great things he hath done Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory, great things he hath done,
so loved he the world that he gave us his Son,
who yielded his life an atonement for sin,
and opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory, great things he hath done.
2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
to every believer the promise of God;
the vilest offender who truly believes,
that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. (Refrain)
3 Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done,
and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
but purer, and higher and greater will be
our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. (Refrain) Topics: God the Father Love and Mercy; God Mighty Acts; God Savior; Adoration of God; Atonement; God Mighty Acts; God Savior; Heaven; Jesus Christ Passion; Joy; Redemption Used With Tune: TO GOD BE THE GLORY
To God Be the Glory
Of the Parent's Heart Begotten
Author: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-413 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17 Topics: Adoration and Praise Jesus Christ; Advent; Jesus Christ Advent; Jesus Christ Divinity; Year A Christmas 2; Year B Advent 3; Year B Christmas 2; Year B Reign of Christ; Year C Christmas 2; Year C Proper 11 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Text Sources: The New Century Hymnal, 1993, trans.
Of the Parent's Heart Begotten
We Come, O Christ, to You
Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:17 Lyrics: 1 We come, O Christ, to you,
true Son of God and man,
by whom all things consist,
in whom all life began.
In you alone we live and move
and have our being in your love.
2 You are the way to God,
your blood our ransom paid;
in you we face our Judge
and Maker unafraid.
Before the throne absolved we stand;
your love has met your law's demand.
3 You are the living truth;
all wisdom dwells in you,
the source of every skill,
the one eternal True!
O great I AM! in you we rest,
sure answer to our every quest.
4 You only are true life
to know you is to live
the more abundant life
that earth can never give.
O risen Lord! we live in you:
in us each day your life renew!
5 We worship you, Lord Christ,
our Savior and our King;
to you our youth and strength
adoringly we bring:
so fill our hearts that all may view
your life in us and turn to you!
Topics: King, God/Christ as; Love God's Love to Us; Opening of Worship; Creation; King, God/Christ as; Love God's Love to Us; Opening of Worship; Redemption; Wisdom Used With Tune: EASTVIEW
We Come, O Christ, to You
Christ, You Are the Fullness
Author: Bert Polman Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18 First Line: Christ, you are the fullness of God Used With Tune: ARIRANG
Christ, You Are the Fullness
Cristo y su Iglesia
Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Vosotros sois el cuerpo de Cristo Topics: Hermandad; Brotherhood; Iglesia; Church
Cristo y su Iglesia
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Author: Wipo of Burgundy, d.1048; Jane E. Leeson, 1809-1881 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 87 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today;
Christians, haste your vows to pay;
Make your joy and praises known
At the Paschal Victim's throne.
For the sheep the Lamb has bled,
Sinless in the sinner's stead.
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now he lives, no more to die.
2 Christ, the Victim undefiled,
God and sinners reconciled,
When in fierce and bloody strife
Met together death and life.
Christians, on this happy day
Raise your hearts with joy and say:
"Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now he lives, no more to die."
3 Say, O wond'ring Mary, say
What you saw along your way.
"I beheld the glory bright
Of the risen Lord of light,
Empty tomb and angels seen
Where Christ's body once had been.
Christ my hope, raised gloriously,
Makes his way to Galilee."
4 Christ, who once for sinners bled,
Now the first-born from the dead,
Throned in endless might and pow'r,
Lives and reigns for evermore.
Hail, eternal Hope on high!
Hail, O King of victory!
Hail, our Prince of life adored!
Show us mercy, gracious Lord. Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter Season Resurrection; Faith; Jesus Christ; Joy; Lamb of God; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Redemption; Struggle; Thanksgiving, Gratitude; Victory over Sin and Death; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: VICTIMAE PASCHALI Text Sources: Victimae paschali laudes
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
I Bind unto Myself Today
Author: St Patrick; Cecil Frances Alexander Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 First Line: I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity Topics: God The Trinity; God Strength; Jesus Christ Baptism; Aspiration; God Creator; God Guide; God Majesty; God Strength; God Wisdom; Jesus Christ Ascension; Jesus Christ Baptism of; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Trinity
I Bind unto Myself Today
Alleluia No. 1
Author: Donald Fishel (1950-) Meter: 8.8 with refrain Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 First Line: Jesus is Lord of all the earth Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord Topics: Thanksgiving; Easter (season) Used With Tune: ALLELUIA NO. 1
Alleluia No. 1
Won't You Let Me Be Your Servant
Author: Richard Gillard Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29 First Line: Won't you let me be our servant Topics: Christian unity; Pilgrimage; Service; Year A Proper 8; Year A Proper 26; Year B Proper 20; Year C Proper 11; Year C Proper 17 Used With Tune: SERVANT SONG
Won't You Let Me Be Your Servant
All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name
Author: Edward Perronet Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,427 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19 First Line: All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall,
let angels prostrate fall;
bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,
and crown him Lord of all.
2 Crown him, you martyrs of our God,
who from his altar all,
who from his altar call;
extol the stem of Jesse's rod,
and crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,
and crown him Lord of all. Topics: Reign of Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--Name of Jesus; Christ--Victorious; Christian year--Reign of Christ; Salvation Used With Tune: DIADEM
All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name
O For a Closer Walk With God
Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,369 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:10 First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God Used With Tune: ELIZABETHTOWN
O For a Closer Walk With God
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,176 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n to day Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today! Alleluia!
All on earth with angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, O heav'ns and earth, reply, Alleluia!
2 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia!
3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!
4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Foll'wing our exalted head; Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia!
Used With Tune: LLANFAIR
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
For the Beauty of the Earth
Author: Folliott S. Pierpont, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 634 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18 Refrain First Line: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies,
Refrain:
Christ, our Lord, to you we raise
this, our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the wonder of each hour
of the day and of the night,
hill and vale and tree and flower,
sun and moon and stars of light, Refrain
3 For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth, and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild, Refrain
4 For yourself, best gift divine,
to the world so freely given,
agent of God's grand design:
peace on earth and joy in heaven. Refrain
Topics: Family; Praise & Adoration; Songs for Children Hymns; Creation and Providence; Creation; Family; Harvest; Praise & Adoration; Thanksgiving & Gratitude Used With Tune: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth
O Jesus, I have promised
Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 621 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
be now and always near me,
my master and my friend:
I shall not fear the battle
if you are by my side,
not wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.
2 Oh, let me feel you 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 still nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.
3 Oh, let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
Oh, speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
true guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, you have promised
to all who follow you,
that where you are in glory
your servant shall be too;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end:
now give me grace to follow,
my master and my friend. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; Conflict; Discipleship Used With Tune: THORNBURY
O Jesus, I have promised
For All the Saints
Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 570 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
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.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine.
Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day:
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
6 From earth's wide bounds and ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl stream in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Funerals; All Saints' Day; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Funerals; Heritage; Jesus Christ Presence of; Memorial Occasions Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints
The strife is o'er, the battle done
Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 496 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 Lyrics: 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
now is the Victor's triumph won;
now be the song of praise begun.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions has dispersed;
let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 The three sad days are quickly sped;
he rises glorious from the dead;
all glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 He broke the bonds of death and hell;
the bars from heaven's gateways fell;
let hymns of praise his triumph tell.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 Lord, by the painful wounds you bore,
death lost its sting for evermore;
living in you, our praises soar.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Used With Tune: VULPIUS (GELOBT SEI GOTT) Text Sources: Latin, 17th century
The strife is o'er, the battle done
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-99 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 470 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever-living head.
2 He lives triumphant from the grave;
He lives eternally to save;
He lives all-glorious in the sky;
He lives exalted there on high.
3 He lives to bless me with His love;
He lives to plead for me above;
He lives my hungry soul to feed;
He lives to help in time of need.
4 He lives to grant me rich supply;
He lives to guide me with His eye;
He lives to comfort me when faint;
He lives to hear my soul's complaint.
5 He lives to silence all my fears;
He lives to wipe away my tears;
He lives to calm my troubled heart;
He lives all blessings to impart.
6 He lives, my kind, wise, heav'nly Friend;
He lives and loves me to the end;
He lives, and while He lives, I'll sing;
He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.
7 He lives and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives my mansion to prepare;
He lives to bring me safely there.
8 He lives, all glory to His name!
He lives, my Jesus, still the same;
Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives;
I know that my Redeemer lives!
Topics: Death and Burial Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
The God of Abraham praise
Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 455 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above,
Ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love.
Jehovah, Great I AM!
by earth and heaven confessed,
I bow, and bless the sacred name
for ever blest.
2 The God of Abraham praise,
at whose supreme command
from earth I rise, and seek the joys
at his right hand.
I all on earth forsake,
its wisdom, fame and power,
and him my only portion make,
my shield and tower.
3 He by himself has sworn,
I on his oath depend:
I shall, on eagle's wings upborne,
to heaven ascend;
I shall behold his face,
I shall his power adore
and sing the wonders of his grace
for evermore.
4 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
his kingdom he maintains,
and glorious with his saints in light
for ever reigns.
5 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 praise–
all might and majesty are thine,
through endless days. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; Adoration Of God; Communion of Saints; Covenant; Heaven Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Based on the Jewish Yigdal
The God of Abraham praise
Would You Be Free From The Burden Of Sin?
Author: Lewis Edgar Jones Meter: 10.9.10.8 with refrain Appears in 352 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:14 Refrain First Line: There is power, power, Wonder-working power Topics: The Christian Life; The Christian Gospel Promises
Would You Be Free From The Burden Of Sin?
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord and precious,
binding all the church in one;
holy Zion's help forever,
and our confidence alone.
2 To this temple, where we call you,
come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;
come, with all your loving-kindness;
hear your people as we pray,
and your fullest benediction
shed within these walls today.
3 Here bestow on all your servants
what they seek from you to gain;
what they gain from you, forever
with the blessed to retain;
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign.
4 Laud and honor to the Father,
laud and honor to the Son,
laud and honor to the Spirit,
ever three and ever one:
one in might and one in glory
while unending ages run! Topics: Christian Year All Saints; The Church; Eternal Life; Gathering; Teaching/Education; The Triune God Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, 7th cent.
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
And Can It Be That I Should Gain?
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 286 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 First Line: And can it be that I should gain Refrain First Line: Amazing love! how can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Savior's blood?
Died he for me, who caused his pain?
For me, who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Refrain:
Amazing love! how can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
2 'Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine!
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
let angel minds inquire no more. [Refrain]
3 He left his Father's throne above ,
so free, so infinite his grace;
emptied himself of all but love,
and bled for Adam's helpless race;
'tis mercy all, immense and free,
for, O my God, it found out me. [Refrain]
4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay
fast bound in sin and nature's night;
thine eye diffused a quickening ray,
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
my chains fell off, my heart was free;
I rose, went forth and followed thee. [Refrain]
5 No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in him, is mine!
Alive in him, my living head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I approach the eternal throne
and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. [Refrain]
Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Righteousness; Assurance; Blood of Christ; Spiritual Freedom; Jesus Christ Sacrifice; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Mercy; Righteousness; Testimony Used With Tune: SAGINA
And Can It Be That I Should Gain?
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 222 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11 Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright
with reverence and with fear;
though weak and sinful in your sight,
we may, we must draw near.
2 We perish if we cease from prayer;
O grant us power to pray;
and when to meet you we prepare,
Lord, meet us by the way.
3 O God of love, before your face
we come with contrite heart
to ask from you these gifts of grace--
truth in the inward part:
4 Faith in the only sacrifice
that can for sin atone;
to found our hopes, to fix our eyes,
on Christ, and Christ alone:
5 Patience to watch, and weep and wait,
whatever you may send;
courage that will not hesitate
to trust you to the end.
6 Give these, and then your will be done;
thus, strengthened with all might,
we through your Spirit and your Son,
shall pray, and pray aright.
Topics: Saving Faith; Prayer Used With Tune: RICHMOND
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright
Be Thou My Vision
Author: Eleanor H. Hull; Mary E. Byrne Meter: 10.10.9.10 Appears in 159 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Topics: The Christian Life; Christian Discipline Prayer Text Sources: Ancient Irish Hymn, c. 8th century
Be Thou My Vision
Living for Jesus a Life That Is True
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 149 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:10 Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior Topics: Cross of Believers; Dedications of Life; Following God/Christ; Saving Work of Christ; Christian Service Used With Tune: LIVING
Living for Jesus a Life That Is True
O Love of God, How Strong and True
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 110 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 Lyrics: 1 O love of God, how strong and true,
eternal and yet ever new,
uncomprehended and unbought,
beyond all knowledge and all thought.
2 O heavenly love, how precious still
in days of weariness and ill,
in nights of pain and helplessness,
to heal, to comfort, and to bless.
3 O wide-embracing, wondrous love!
we read you in the sky above;
we read you in the earth below,
in seas that swell and streams that flow.
4 We read you in the flowers, the trees,
the freshness of the fragrant breeze,
the song of birds upon the wing,
the joy of summer and of spring.
5 We read you best in him who came
to bear for us the cross of shame,
sent by the Father from on high,
our life to live, our death to die.
6 We read your power to bless and save
e'en in the darkness of the grave;
still more in resurrection light
we read the fullness of your might.
7 O love of God, our shield and stay
through all the perils of our way;
eternal love, in you we rest,
forever safe, forever blest.
Topics: Doxologies; Funerals; Love God's Love to Us; Suffering of Christ; Redemption; Assurance; Doxologies; Easter; Funerals; Love God's Love to Us; Redemption; Refuge; Rest; Suffering of Christ Used With Tune: WAREHAM
O Love of God, How Strong and True
I Greet My Sure Redeemer
Author: Elizabeth L. Smith Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 First Line: I greet my sure Redeemer and my King Lyrics: 1 I greet my sure Redeemer and my King.
You are my trust; accept the love I bring.
What pain you suffered, Jesus, for my sake;
I pray you from our hearts all cares to take.
2 You are 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 your pure day.
3 You are the life by which alone we live
and all our substance and our strength receive.
Sustain us by your faith and by your power,
and give us strength in every trying hour.
4 You have the true and perfect gentleness.
You have no harshness and no bitterness.
Lord, grant to us the grace in you we see
that we may live in perfect unity.
5 Our hope is founded on your holy Word.
Our faith is built on every promise, Lord.
Grant us your peace; make us so strong and pure
that we may conquerors be, all ills endure.
Topics: Temptation & Trial; Opening of Worship; Atonement; Grace; Mercy; Opening of Worship; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Providence; Temptation & Trial; Victory; Word of God Used With Tune: JE TE SALUE Text Sources: French, 1545
I Greet My Sure Redeemer
My Hope Is in the Lord
Author: Norman J. Clayton Meter: 6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 Refrain First Line: For me he died, for me he lives Topics: The Way of Salvation Justification; Christ Friend; Imputation of Righteousness; Life Everlasting Used With Tune: WAKEFIELD
My Hope Is in the Lord
You,
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:16-20 First Line: You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd Refrain First Line: Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Jesus Names and images for; Jesus transfiguration Used With Tune: TRIUMPH
You,
¿Quieres Ser Salvo de Toda Maldad?
Author: Lewis E. Jones; D. A. Mata Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:14 Refrain First Line: Tan sólo hay poder en Jesús Used With Tune: POWER IN THE BLOOD
¿Quieres Ser Salvo de Toda Maldad?
Touch the earth lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster,
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently and making us one. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the stewardship of the earth; Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Care of Creation; Children; Renewal Used With Tune: TENDERNESS
Touch the earth lightly
Christ Beside Me
Author: James Quinn Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 First Line: Christ beside me, Christ before me Topics: Aspiration; Jesus Christ Presence of; Jesus Christ Refuge Used With Tune: BUNESSAN Text Sources: From St. Patrick's Breastplate,
Christ Beside Me
A su nombre gloria
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman; Vicente Mendoza Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23 First Line: Junto a la cruz, do murió el Salvador Refrain First Line: ¡A su nombre gloria! Lyrics: 1 Junto a la cruz, do murió el Salvador
por mis pecados, clamé con fervor;
¡Qué maravilla! Jesús me salvó.
¡A su nombre gloria!
Coro:
¡A su nombre gloria!
¡A su nombre gloria!
¡Qué maravilla! Jesús me salvó.
¡A su nombre gloria!
2 Junto a la cruz recibí el perdón;
limpio en su sangre es mi corazón;
Llena es mi alma de gozo y pas:
¡A su nombre gloria! [Coro]
3 Ven sin tardar a la cruz, pecador;
allí te espera Jesús, Salvador.
Allí de Dios hallarás el amor:
¡A su nombre gloria! [Coro]
Topics: Adoración; Worship; Confesión de Cristo; Testimony; Cristo el Salvador; Christ the Savior; Curuz de Cristo; Cross of Christ; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony Used With Tune: GLORY TO HIS NAME
A su nombre gloria
This Is Your God (Meekness and Majesty)
Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Meter: 6.6.6.5.6.6.6.5 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 First Line: Meekness and majesty, manhood and Deity Refrain First Line: Oh, what a mystery -- meekness and majesty Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: MEEKNESS AND MAJESTY
This Is Your God (Meekness and Majesty)
We Are God's People
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 11.11.14.8.9 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: We are God's people, the chosen of the Lord Topics: Aspiration; Church Fellowship; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature; Jesus Christ Bridegroom; Jesus Christ Foundation Used With Tune: SYMPHONY
We Are God's People
Hope
Author: W. G. S. Meter: 15.7.15.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 First Line: Have we any hope within us of a life beyond the grave Refrain First Line: We have a hope within our souls Lyrics: 1 Have we any hope within us of a life beyond the grave,
In the sweet and vernal lands?
Do we know if this, our tabernacle, were to be dissolved,
We’ve a house not made with hands?
Refrain:
We have a hope within our souls,
Brighter than the perfect day:
God has given us His Spirit,
And we want the world to hear it,
All the doubts are passed away.
2 Blessed hope we have within us is an anchor to the soul,
It is both steadfast and sure;
It is founded on the promises of Father’s written word,
And ’twill evermore endure. [Refrain]
3 Hope has brought us through the dangers and temptations of the past,
And we fear not those to come;
By her blessings we’ll go forward, while our mortal life shall last,
Then we’ll joyously go home. [Refrain]
4 Since we’ve walked the strait and narrow way our path has ever shone
Brighter, brighter, day by day;
Hope within our hearts assures us it is better farther on,
It is brighter all the way. [Refrain]
5 Life will end in joyful singing, “I have fought a faithful fight,”
Then we’ll lay our armor down;
And our soul will break the cable here, and take its happy flight,
To possess a starry crown. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Have we any hope within us of a life beyond the grave] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Hope); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (330); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (198); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select
Hope
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,997 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the cross of Christ, my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down;
did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Discipleship; Holy Week (Good Friday); Praise of God; Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
There's a wideness in God's mercy
Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 900 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 Topics: Mission and Evangelism Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS
There's a wideness in God's mercy
Praise the Lord, you heavens, adore him
Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 753 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:16 Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord, you heavens, adore him;
praise him, angels in the height;
sun and moon, rejoice before him,
praise him, all your stars of light.
2 Praise the Lord! for he has spoken;
worlds his mighty voice obeyed;
laws which never shall be broken
for their guidance has he made.
2 Praise the Lord! for he is glorious;
never shall his promise fail;
God has made his saints victorious;
sin and death shall not prevail.
4 Praise the God of our salvation!
Hosts on high, his power proclaim;
heaven and earth, and all creation,
laud and magnify his name.
Topics: The Activity of God God in creation; Adoration Of God; God Faithfulness of Used With Tune: LAUS DEO (REDHEAD No. 46) Text Sources: Foundling Hospital Hymns, c. 1796
Praise the Lord, you heavens, adore him
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 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 for ever,
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: Christ Risen Coming Again; Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Christian Year Advent Used With Tune: STUTTGART
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Ye servants of God, your master proclaim
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 669 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-16 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM (Parry)
Ye servants of God, your master proclaim
Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus
Author: John Bakewell; Martin Madan Appears in 625 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 First Line: Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!
Hail, Thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
Thou didst free salvation bring.
Bearer of our sin and shame!
By Thy merits we find favor;
Life is given through Thy name.
2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
All our sins on Thee were laid;
By almighty love anointed,
Thou hast full atonement made.
All Thy people are forgiven
Through the virtue of Thy blood;
Opened is the gate of heaven;
Peace is made 'twixt man and God.
3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory,
There forever to abide!;
All the heav'nly host adore Thee,
Seated at Thy Father's side.
There for sinners Thou art pleading;
There Thou dost our place prepare;
Ever for us interceding
Till in glory we appear.
4 Worship, honor, pow'r, and blessing
Thou art worthy to receive;
Loudest praises, without ceasing,
Meet it is for us to give.
Help, ye bright angelic spirits,
Bring your sweetest, noblest lays;
Help to sing our Savior's merits,
Help to chant Immanuel's praise!
Amen. Topics: Ascension and Reign; Christ Advocate; Christ Lamb of God; Christ Passion; Christ Reign; Christ Suffering Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus
Hail the day that sees him rise
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 551 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise, alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise, alleluia!
to his throne above the skies; alleluia!
Christ the Lamb, for sinners giv'n, alleluia!
enters now the highest heav'n! alleluia!
2 There for him high triumph waits; alleluia!
lift your heads, eternal gates! alleluia!
He hath conquered death and sin; alleluia!
take the King of Glory in! alleluia!
3 Circled round with angel-pow'rs, alleluia!
their triumphant Lord and ours; alleluia!
wide unfold the radiant scene, alleluia!
take the King of Glory in! alleluia!
4 Lo, the heav'n its Lord receives, alleluia!
yet he loves the earth he leaves; alleluia!
though returning to his throne, alleluia!
calls the human race his own. alleluia!
5 See, he lifts his hands above; alleluia!
see, he shews the prints of love; alleluia!
hark, his gracious lips bestow alleluia!
blessings on his Church below. alleluia!
6 Still for us he intercedes, alleluia!
his prevailing death he pleads; alleluia!
near himself prepares our place, alleluia!
he the first-fruits of our race. alleluia!
7 Lord, though parted from our sight, alleluia!
far above the starry height, alleluia!
grant our hearts may thither rise, alleluia!
seeking thee above the skies. alleluia!
8 Ever upward let us move, alleluia!
wafted on the wings of love; alleluia!
looking when our Lord shall come, alleluia!
longing, sighing after home. alleluia! Topics: Years A, B, and C Ascension Day; Ascensiontide Used With Tune: LLANFAIR
Hail the day that sees him rise
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