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All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,442 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

Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,312 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-23 Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign die! Would he devote that sacred head for sinners such as I! 2 Was it for sins that I have done he suffered on the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut its glories in, when Christ, the great Redeemer, died for human creatures' sin. 4 But drops of grief can ne'er repay the debt of love I owe; here, Lord, I give myself away; 'tis all that I can do. Topics: Atonement; Christian Year Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Christian Year Good Friday; Commitment; Grace; Jesus Christ Passion and Death Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM

Blessed Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,280 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:3-4 Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear; and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. Topics: Fellowship and Family Life; Fellowship; Grief and sorrow; Love for Others; Parting Used With Tune: DENNIS

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Author: Robert Robinson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,209 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount– I'm fixed upon it– mount of God's unchanging love. 2 Here I raise my Ebenezer; hither by thy help I've come; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wandering from the fold of God; he, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood. 3 Oh, to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be! Let that grace now like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee: prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here's my heart, oh, take and seal it; seal it for thy courts above. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Ebenezer; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Blood of; Jesus Christ Grace; Music and Singing; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Just as I Am, without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott; Tomás M. Westrup; Anon. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,132 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 First Line: Just as I am, without one plea (Tal como soy de pecador) (큰-죄에빠-진날위해) Lyrics: ENGLISH: 1 Just as I am, without one plea but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou biddest me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come; I come! 2 Just as I am, though tossed about with many‿a conflict, many‿a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come; I come! 3 Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come; I come! 4 Just as I am, thy love unknown has broken every barrier down; now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come; I come! SPANISH: 1 Tal como soy de pecador, sin más confianza que tu amor;  a tu llamada vengo ati,  ¡Cordero de Dios, heme aquí! Topics: Atonement; Commitment; Forgiveness; Invitation; Repentance; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,005 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

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

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,802 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:17-19 First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song, And children's voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns, The pris'ners leap to lose their chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Their joyful praises to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud amen! Topics: Holy Name; Kingdom/Reign of God; MORNING; Praise; The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,744 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing Our dear Redeemer's praise, The glories of our God and King, The triumphs of his grace! 2 Jesus, the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease— Its music in the sinner's ears Brings life, and health, and peace. 3 Our gracious Master and our God, Assist us to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of your name. 4 Glory to God and praise and love Be now and ever given By saints below and saints above, The church in earth and heaven. Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day Conclusion of Worship; Christian Year Ascension Used With Tune: AZMON

In the cross of Christ I glory

Author: Sir John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,519 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 Topics: The Christian Life Joy and Peace Used With Tune: RATHBUN

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 1,435 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14 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

O For a Closer Walk With God

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,372 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:10 First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God Used With Tune: ELIZABETHTOWN

A charge to keep I have

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,358 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 Topics: Calling and Commissioning Used With Tune: CAMBRIDGE (Harrison)

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,333 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15 Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King: peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th'angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King." 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin's womb: veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th'incarnate Deity, pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Author: Timothy Dwight Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,330 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:24 Lyrics: 1 I love Thy Kingdom, Lord, The house of Thine abode, The Church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood. 2 I love Thy Church, O God: Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand. 3 For her my tears shall fall, For her my prayers ascend; To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. 4 Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 5 Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven. Amen. Topics: Church, The; Church, The Church Triumphant; Dedication Services Of a Church; God Kingdom Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Appears in 1,310 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 Refrain First Line: Perish ev'ry found ambition Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow Thee, Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shall be. Refrain: Perish ev’ry fond ambition, All I’ve sought and hoped and known; Yet how rich is my condition, God and heav’n are still my own. 2 Let the world despise, forsake me; They have left my Saviour, too; Human hearts and looks deceive me; Thou art not like man, untrue. [Refrain] 3 Go, then, earthly fame and treasure; Come, disaster, scorn, and pain; In Thy service pain is pleasure; With Thy favor loss is gain. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Jesus, I my cross have taken]

Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing

Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,298 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6 Lyrics: 1 Lord, dismiss us with your blessing; fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, your love possessing, triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, trav'ling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give and adoration for the gospel's joyful sound: may the fruits of your salvation in our hearts and lives abound! Ever faithful, ever faithful to your truth may we be found. 3 So whene'er the signal's given us from earth to call away, borne on angels' wings to heaven, glad the summons to obey, may we ever, may we ever reign with Christ in endless day. Topics: Close of Service Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Heavenly Hope

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 1,231 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 First Line: When I can read my title clear Topics: Heaven Anticipated; Heaven Rest of; Pilgrims Spirit of Used With Tune: CLINTON

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,182 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

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,132 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:26 Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. 2 You fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds you so much dread are big with mercy and shall break in blessings on your head. 3 His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour; the bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. 4 Blind unbelief is sure to err and scan his work in vain: God is his own interpreter, and he will make it plain. Used With Tune: DUNDEE

There's a wideness in God's mercy

Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 902 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 Topics: Mission and Evangelism Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

Arise, My Soul, Arise

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 888 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:14 Lyrics: 1 Arise, my soul, arise, shake off your guilty fears; the bleeding sacrifice in my behalf appears. Before the throne my Surety stands, before the throne my Surety stands; my name is written on his hands. 2 He ever lives above for me to intercede, his all-redeeming love, his precious blood to plead. His blood atoned for all our race, his blood atoned for all our race, and sprinkles now the throne of grace. 3 Five bleeding wounds he bears, received on Calvary; they pour effectual prayers; they strongly plead for me. “Forgive him, O, forgive,” they cry, “Forgive him, O, forgive,” they cry, “nor let that ransomed sinner die.” 4 The Father hears him pray, his dear anointed One; he cannot turn away the presence of his Son. His Spirit answers to the blood, his Spirit answers to the blood, and tells me I am born of God. 5 My God is reconciled; his pardoning voice I hear; he owns me for His child: I can no longer fear. With confidence I now draw nigh, with confidence I now draw nigh, and, “Father, Abba, Father,” cry. Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Holy Spirit Witness of; Jesus Christ Advocate; Reconciliation to God; Blood of Christ; Confidence; Forgiveness; Holy Spirit Witness of; Jesus Christ Advocate; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Sacrifice; Pardon; Reconciliation to God Used With Tune: LENOX

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 866 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

Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 822 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17 Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 He comes the prisoner to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice, To clear the mental ray, And on the eyes long closed in night To pour celestial day. 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And, with the treasures of his grace, Enrich the humble poor. 5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim, And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. Topics: Christ Incarnation; Object of Christ's Advent

Down at the Cross

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: Irregular Appears in 807 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

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: R. Saillens; Godfrey Thring; E. A. Strange; Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 801 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 First Line: Crown him with many crowns Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne; hark! how the heav'nly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee; and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity. 2 Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, rich wounds, yet visible above in beauty glorified. No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bends his burning eye at mysteries so bright. 3 Crown him the Lord of peace, whose pow'r a scepter sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, absorbed in prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet fair flow'rs of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet. 4 Crown him the Lord of years, the Potentate of time, creator of the rolling spheres, ineffably sublime! Glassed in a sea of light where everlasting waves reflect this form — the Infinite, who lives and loves and saves. --- Spanish - 1 A Cristo coronad, divino Salvador, sentado en alta majestad, es digno de loor; al Rey de gloria y paz loores tributad, y bendecidle al Inmortal por la eternidad. 2 A Cristo coronad, Señor de vida y luz; con alabanzas proclamad los triunfos de la cruz. A él sólo adorad, Señor de salvación; loor eterno tributad de todo corazón. 3 A Cristo coronad pues grande es su poder. Sus santos todos entonad canciones de loor. Es Rey de vida y paz por la eternidad. Su vida dio y nos salvó; su nombre venerad. 4 A Cristo coronad Señor de nuestro amor, al Rey triunfante celebrad, glorioso Vencedor; potente Rey de paz el triunfo consumó y por su muerte de dolor, su gran amor mostró. --- French - 1 À l'Agneau sur son trône, apportons la couronne! Il l'a conquise sur la croix; il est le Roi des rois! Éveille-toi mon âme. Bénis, adore, acclame avec tous les anges du ciel, Jésus, Emmanuel. 2 Il eut la croix pour trône, l'épine pour couronne! Mais le Père a glorifié son Fils crucifié. Au prince de la vie, la mort est asservie; hors de la tombe il est monté; Christ est ressuscité. 3 À l'Agneau tous les trône, la palme et la couronne. Car il est le Prince de paix, il règne désormais. Les fureurs de la guerre s'éteindront sur la terre, où renaitront comme jadis, les fleurs du paradis. 4 À l'Agneau tous les trônes, et toutes les couronnes! Il est le Maître souverain, les temps sont en sa main. Rendons l'honneur suprême à ce Dieu qui nous aime, et qui revient victorieux pour nous ouvrir les cieux. Topics: Easter; God's Glory, Majesty and Power; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Redeemer Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

Praise the Lord, you heavens, adore him

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 757 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

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

When morning gilds the skies

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 701 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13 Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries, may Jesus Christ be praised: alike at work and prayer to Jesus I repair; may Jesus Christ be praised. *2 Whene'er the sweet church bell peals over hill and dell, may Jesus Christ be praised: O hark to what it sings, as joyously it rings, may Jesus Christ be praised. 3 My tongue shall never tire of chanting with the choir, may Jesus Christ be praised: this song of sacred joy, it never seems to cloy, may Jesus Christ be praised. 4 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, may Jesus Christ be praised: or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, may Jesus Christ be praised. 5 The night becomes as day, when from the heart we say, may Jesus Christ be praised: the powers of darkness fear, when this sweet chant they hear, may Jesus Christ be praised. 6 Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine, may Jesus Christ be praised: be this the eternal song through ages all along, may Jesus Christ be praised! Topics: MORNING Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: German, 19th century

Now Thank We All Our God

Author: Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 690 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God With heart, and hands, and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom his world rejoices; Who, from our mother's arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. 2 O may this gracious God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; Preserve us in his grace, And guide us in distress, And free us from all sin, Till heaven we possess. 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and Spirit blest, Who reigns in highest heaven, Eternal, Triune God, Whom earth and heav'n adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be, evermore. Topics: Blessing; Blessing; Blessing; Blessing; Blessing; Blessing; Love of God for Us; Praise; Providence; Thanksgiving; The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Trinity Used With Tune: NUN DANKET

Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 686 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]

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)

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpont, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 638 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

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Franz Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848; John F. Young, 1820-85; Federico Fliedner, 1845-1901 Meter: 6.6.8.8.6.6 Appears in 627 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13 First Line: Silent night, holy night! 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, Heav'nly 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. German: 1 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das traute, hochheilige Paar: Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh, Schlaf in himmlishcer Ruh. 2 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Hirten erst kundgemacht, Durch der Engel Halleluja Tönt 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 lacth Lieb aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund, Christ, in deiner Geburt, Christ, in deiner Geburt. Alternate first verse: Stille nacht, heilige nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das heilige Elternpaar, Das in Stalle zu Bethlehem war, Bei dem himmlischen Kind, Bei dem himmlischen Kind. Spanish: 1 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Todo duerme en derredor, Entre los astros que esparcen su luz, bella anunciando al niñito Jesús, brilla la estrella de paz, brilla la estrella de paz. 2 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Oye humilde el fiel pastor coros celestes que anuncian salud, gracias y glorias en gran plenitud, por nuestro buen Redentor, por nuestro buen Redentor. 3 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Ved qué bello resplandor luce en el rostro del niño Jesús en el pesebre, del mundo la luz, astro de eterno fulgor, astro de eterno fulgor. Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 626 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

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

may the Grace of Christ Our Saviour

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 617 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14 Topics: Church; Eucharist; Family; Marriage; Christian Life Used With Tune: HALTON HOLGATE Text Sources: St. 3, New English Hymnal

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Anonymous; Joseph A. Seiss Appears in 578 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:17 First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus! Ruler of all nature! Topics: Christ; Devotion; Jesus Christ; Praise; Son of God; Worship Used With Tune: SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU Text Sources: Anonymous German Hymn in Münster Gesangbuch, 1677

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

Author: Washington Gladden Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 575 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:10 Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free; tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me thy patience, still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way; in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live. Topics: Christian Life; Discipleship and Mission; Hope; Ministry; Personal Peace Used With Tune: MARYTON

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

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 562 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, thou fount of life, thou light of all, from the best bliss that earth imparts we turn, unfilled, to heed thy call. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; thou savest those that on thee call; to them that seek thee thou art good, to them that find thee, all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountainhead, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, where'er our changeful lot is cast, glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright. O chase the night of sin away; shed o'er the world thy holy light. Topics: Discipleship; Eucharist; Faith; Joy; Light; Lord's Supper; Salvation; Sin; Communion Used With Tune: QUEBEC

I Lay My Sins on Jesus

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 560 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:14 Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all and frees us From the accursed load. I bring my guilt to Jesus To wash my crimson stains Clean in His blood most precious Till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus; All fulness dwells in Him; He heals all my diseases; My soul He does redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares; He from them all releases; He all my sorrows shares. 3 I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine; His right hand me embraces; I on His breast recline. I love the name of Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Lord; Like fragrance on the breezes His name abroad is poured. Topics: Confession and Absolution Used With Tune: MUNICH

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 552 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

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 549 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER Text Sources: VV. 1, 2 Little children's book, Philadelphia, 1885; V. 3 Vineyard Songs, C. H. Gabriel, 1892

What Can Wash Away My Sin?

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 7.8.7.8 with refrain Appears in 508 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:20 Refrain First Line: Oh, precious is the flow Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Jesus Christ Passion, Redemption, Blood Atonement of Used With Tune: NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD

Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness

Author: Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 500 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness my beauty are, my glorious dress; 'midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed, with joy shall I lift up my head. 2 Bold shall I stand in thy great day; for who aught to my charge shall lay? Fully absolved through these I am from sin and fear, from guilt and shame. 3 Jesus, be endless praise to thee, whose boundless mercy hath for me– for me a full atonement made, an everlasting ransom paid. 4 O let the dead now hear thy voice; now bid thy banished ones rejoice; their beauty this, their glorious dress, Jesus, thy blood and righteousness. Topics: Forgiveness; Salvation/Redemption; Jesus Christ Used With Tune: FULDA (WALTON)

The strife is o'er, the battle done

Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 499 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

I Am Praying for You

Author: S. O'Maley Cluff Appears in 489 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:2 First Line: I have a Saviour, he's pleading in glory Refrain First Line: For you I am praying Used With Tune: [I have a Saviour, he's pleading in glory]

When Peace, Like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)

Author: Horatio G. Spafford Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 483 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23 First Line: When peace, like a river, upholds me each day Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river, uphold me each day, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, you have taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." Refrain: It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though evil should tempt me, though trials should come, let this blessed assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has paid life and blood for my soul: [Refrain] 3 My sin - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought - my sin - not in part, but the whole - Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 O God, speed the day that is filled with your light, when clouds are rolled back as a scroll; The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall appear, "even so" - it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort and Assurance; Jesus Christ Savior; Peace Inner; Struggle and Conflict; Year C Proper 11 Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-99 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 473 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

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