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Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22 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 her confidence alone.
2. To this temple, where we call you,
come, O Lord of Hosts and stay;
With all your loving-kindness
hear you people as they pray,
and your fullest benediction
shed within its walls today.
3. Grant, we pray, to all your faithful
all the gifts they ask to gain;
what they gain from you forever
with the blessed to retain,
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with thee to reign.
4. Praise and honor to the Father,
praise and honor to the Son,
praise and honor to the Spirit,
ever three and ever one;
one in might and one in glory,
while unending ages run!
Topics: Reformation Day; Community in Christ Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin hymn, c. 7th century
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 869 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:20 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.
Topics: Election; Reformation; Church and Mission; Assurance; Church; Election; Heritage; Ministry & Service; New Creation; Redemption; Reformation; Victory Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
In Christ There Is No East or West
Author: John Oxenham, 1852-1941 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 332 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-16 Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no south or north,
but one great fellowship of love
throughout the whole wide earth.
2 In him shall true hearts everywhere
their high communion find;
his service is the golden cord
close binding humankind.
3 Join hands, disciples of the faith,
whate'er your race may be!
Who serves my Father as his child
is surely kin to me.
4 In Christ now meet both east and west;
in him meet south and north;
all Christly souls are one in him
throughout the whole wide earth.
Topics: Fellowship Used With Tune: ST. PETER
In Christ There Is No East or West
Christ is our Corner-stone
Author: Chandler Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:20 Lyrics: 1 Christ is our Corner-stone--
On him alone we build;
With his true saints alone
The courts of heaven are filled:
On his great love Our hopes we place,
Of present grace And joys above.
2 Oh, then, with hymns of praise
These hallowed courts shall ring!
Our voices we will raise,
The Three in One to sing;
And thus proclaim In joyful song,
Both loud and long, That glorious name.
3 Here, gracious God, do thou
For evermore draw nigh;
Accept each faithful vow,
And mark each suppliant sigh:
In copious shower, On all who pray,
Each holy day, Thy blessings pour.
4 Here may we gain from heaven
The grace which we implore,
And may that grace, once given,
Be with us evermore--
Until that day When all the blest
To endless rest Are called away. Topics: The Christian Church Dedication; Corner-Stone
Christ is our Corner-stone
Just as I Am, without One Plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,138 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14 Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea,
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidd'st me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
2 Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
3 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.
4 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.
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Doubt; Confession and Forgiveness; Assurance; Blood of Christ; Commitment & Dedication; Confession of Sin; Doubt; Forgiveness; Lamb of God Used With Tune: WOODWORTH
Just as I Am, without One Plea
O Praise the Gracious Power
Author: Thomas H. Troeger, b. 1945 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:22 Refrain First Line: We praise you, Christ! Topics: Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: CHRISTPRAISE RAY
O Praise the Gracious Power
The Doctirine of the Trinity and the Use of it
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 71 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:18 First Line: Father of glory, to thy name Lyrics: 1 Father of glory, to thy name
Immortal praise we give,
Who dost an act of grace proclaim,
And bid us, rebels live.
2 Immortal honor to the Son,
Who makes thine anger cease;
Our lives he ransomed with his own,
And died to make our peace.
3 To thy Almighty Spirit be
Immortal glory given;
Whose influence brings us near to thee,
And trains us up for Heaven.
4 Let men, with their united voice,
Adore th' eternal God;
And spread his honors and their joys,
Through nations far abroad.
5 Let faith, and love, and duty join,
One general song to raise;
And saints in earth and Heaven combine
In harmony and praise.
The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the most approved authors, 1799
Topics: Trinity Doctirne and use; Trinity Doctirne and use
The Doctirine of the Trinity and the Use of it
All are welcome
Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Meter: 9.6.8.6.8.7.10 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 First Line: Let us build a house where love can dwell Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the worship of God's house; Children; Church nature of; Church unity and ecumenism; Dedication of buildings; Holy Communion; Strangers and Exiles; Visons and Dreams Used With Tune: TWO OAKS
All are welcome
Built on the Rock
Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; C. Døving, 1867-1937 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 First Line: Built on the Rock the Church doth stand Lyrics: 1 Built on the Rock the Church doth stand
Even when steeples are falling;
Crumbled have spires in ev'ry land,
Bells still are chiming and calling,
Calling the young and old to rest,
But above all the soul distressed,
Longing for rest everlasting.
2 Surely in temples made with hands
God, the Most High, is not dwelling;
High above earth His temple stands,
All earthly temples excelling.
Yet He whom heav'ns cannot contain
Chose to abide on earth with men--
Built in our bodies His temple.
3 We are God's house of living stones,
Builded for His habitation;
He through baptismal grace us owns
Heirs of His wondrous salvation;
Were we but two His name to tell,
Yet He would deign with us to dwell,
With all His grace and His favor.
4 Now we may gather with our King
E'en in the lowliest dwelling;
Praises to Him we there may bring,
His wondrous mercy forthtelling;
Jesus His grace to us accords,
Spirit and life are all His words,
His truth doth hallow the temple.
5 Still we our earthly temples rear
That we may herald His praises;
They are the homes where He draws near
And little children embraces;
Beautiful things in them are said,
God there with us His cov'nant made,
Making us heirs of His kingdom.
6 Here stands the font before our eyes,
Telling how God did receive us;
Th'altar recalls Christ's sacrifice
And what His table doth give us;
Here sounds the Word that doth proclaim
Christ yesterday, today, the same,
Yea, and for aye our Redeemer.
7 Grant then, O God, where'er men roam,
That, when the church-bells are ringing,
Many in Jesus' faith may come
Where He His message is bringing:
"I know mine own, mine own know me,
Ye, not the world, my face shall see;
My peace I leave with you, Amen."
Topics: Church Militant; Epiphany 5 Used With Tune: KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS
Built on the Rock
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
Come Now, O Prince of Peace
Author: Marian Pope, 20th c.; Geonyong Lee, 1947- Meter: 6.5.5.6 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14 First Line: Come now, O Prince of Peace (Ososo, ososo) Used With Tune: O-SO-SO
Come Now, O Prince of Peace
Christ is the World's Light
Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 10.11.11.6 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18 First Line: Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other Lyrics: 1 Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other;
born in our darkness, he became our brother--
if we have seen him, we have seen the Father:
Glory to God on high!
2 Christ is the world's peace, Christ and none other;
no one can serve him, and despise another.
Who else unites us, one in God the Father?
Glory to God on high!
3 Christ is the world's life, Christ and none other;
sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother--
he, who redeems us, reigns with God the Father:
Glory to God on high!
4 Give God the glory, God and none other;
give God the glory, Spirit, Son, and Father;
give God the glory, God with us, my brother:
Glory to God on high! Topics: Prejudice; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Son of God; Praise of Jesus Christ; Prejudice; Race Relations Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Christ is the World's Light
Renew Your Church
Author: Kenneth L. Cober, 1902- Meter: 10.6.10.6.8.8.8.6 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18 First Line: Renew your church, our ministries restore Lyrics: 1 Renew your church, our ministries restore:
both to serve and adore.
Make us again as salt throughout the land,
and as light from a stand.
'Mid somber shadows of the night,
where greed and hatreds spread their blight,
O send us forth with power endued,
help us, Lord, be renewed.
2 Teach us your Word, reveal its truth divine,
on our path let it shine;
tell of your works, your mighty acts of grace,
from each page show your face.
As you have loved us, sent your Son,
and our salvation now is won,
O let our hearts with love be stirred,
help us, Lord, know your Word.
3 Teach us to pray, for you are ever near,
your still voice let us hear.
Our souls are restless till they rest in you,
this the goal we pursue.
Before your presence keep us still
that we may find for us your will,
and seek your guidance every day,
teach us, Lord, how to pray.
4 Teach us to love, with strength of heart and mind,
each and all, humankind;
break down old walls of prejudice and hate,
leave us not to our fate.
As you have loved and given your life
to end hostility and strife,
O share your grace from heaven above,
teach us, Lord, how to love. Used With Tune: ALL IS WELL
Renew Your Church
No Hope in Jesus
Author: W. O. Cushing Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:12 First Line: Oh, to have no Christ, no Saviour Refrain First Line: Oh, to have no hope in Jesus Topics: Evangelistic Appeal Used With Tune: [Oh, to have no Christ, no Saviour]
No Hope in Jesus
Lejos de mi Padre Dios
Author: Fanny J. Crosby; Tomás García Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:11 Refrain First Line: En Jesús, mi Señor, sea mi gloria eterna Lyrics: 1 Lejos de mi Padre Dios,
por Jesús fui hallado;
Por su gracia y por su amor
fui por él salvado.
Coro:
En Jesús, mi Señor,
sea mi gloria eterna;
Él me amó y me salvó
por su gracia tierna.
2 En Jesús, mi Salvador,
pongo mi confianza;
Toda mi necesidad
suple en abundancia. [Coro]
3 Cerca de mi buen Pastor
Vivo cada día;
Toda gracia en su Señor
halla el alma mía. [Coro]
Topics: Confesión de Cristo; Testimony; Confianza; Confidence; Gracia de Dios; Grace of God; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS
Lejos de mi Padre Dios
Sing a New Church
Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 First Line: Summoned by the God who made us Topics: Church; Community; Diversity; Ecuminism; Faith; Gathering; Holiness; Justice; Love for Others; New Creation; Offering; Peace; People of God; Praise; Struggle; Trust; Unity Used With Tune: NETTLETON
Sing a New Church
Jesus calls us here to meet him
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14 Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Church Worship; Holy Communion; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: LEWIS FOLK MELODY
Jesus calls us here to meet him
You are no longer foreigners
Appears in 1,913 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21 Topics: Church; Community; Family; Gathering; Priesthood Of Believers; Union with Christ; Unity; Unity in Diversity; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Text Sources: Adapt: God's Word
You are no longer foreigners
Church of God, Elect and Glorious
Author: James Edward Seddon, 1915-83 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Lyrics: 1 Church of God, elect and glorious,
Holy nation, chosen race;
Called as God's own special people,
Royal priests and heirs of grace:
Know the purpose of your calling,
Show to all His mighty deeds;
Tell of love that knows no limits,
Grace that meets all human needs.
2 God has called you out of darkness
Into His most marv'lous light;
Brought His truth to life within you,
Turned your blindness into sight.
Let your light so shine around you
That God's name is glorified
And all find fresh hope and purpose
In Christ Jesus crucified.
3 Once you were an alien people,
Strangers to God's heart of love;
But He brought you home in mercy,
Citizens of heav'n above.
Let His love flow out to others,
Let them feel a Father's care;
That they too may know His welcome
And His countless blessings share.
4 Church of God, elect and holy,
Be the people He intends;
Strong in faith and swift to answer
Each command your Master sends:
Royal priests, fulfill your calling
Through your sacrifice and prayer;
Give your lives in joyful service–
Sing His praise, His love declare.
Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Church of God, Elect and Glorious
Put Peace into Each Other's Hands
Author: Fred Kaan, 1929-2009 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:15-17 Lyrics: 1 Put peace into each other's hands
and like a treasure hold it;
protect it like a candle flame,
with tenderness enfold it.
2 Put peace into each other's hands
with loving expectation;
be gentle in your words and ways,
in touch with God's creation.
3 Put peace into each other's hands,
like bread we break for sharing;
look people warmly in the eye:
our life is meant for caring.
4 Give thanks for strong—yet tender—hands,
held out in trust and blessing.
Where words fall short, let hands speak out,
the heights of love expressing.
5 Reach out in friendship, stay, with faith,
in touch with those around you.
Put peace into each other's hands:
the Peace that sought and found you. Topics: Calm; Care; Commitment; Communion; Community; Fellowship; Friendship; Pursuit of Peace Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA
Put Peace into Each Other's Hands
O Christ, the Great Foundation
Author: Timothy Tingfang Lew, 1891-1947 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Topics: Justice; Mission; Trust Used With Tune: AURELIA
O Christ, the Great Foundation
Ososo (Come Now, O Prince of Peace)
Author: Geonyong Lee, b. 1947; Marion Pope, b. 1928 Meter: 6.5.5.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2 First Line: Come now, O Prince of peace Topics: Intercessory Prayers Used With Tune: O-SO-SO
Ososo (Come Now, O Prince of Peace)
Called as Partners in Christ's Service
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:15-22 Used With Tune: BEECHER
Called as Partners in Christ's Service
All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-1792 Appears in 3,448 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:9-11 Topics: Christ The King; Christ The Triumphant; Christ The Universal; Grace; Israel; Christ the Son The Everliving Christ Used With Tune: MILES' LANE
All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Jesus, Lover of my soul
Author: C. Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,243 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-20 Topics: The Christian Life Faith, Penitence and Confession Used With Tune: HOLLINGSIDE
Jesus, Lover of my soul
For All the Saints
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897; Richard Clothier 1937- Meter: 10.10.10.4.4 Appears in 571 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
all who by faith before the world confessed,
your name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 May we your saints, your servants true and bold,
serve as the saints who nobly lived of old,
the world to bless and with your love enfold.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one within your grand design.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
from age to age resounds the countless host,
in praise to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Christian unity; Discipleship; Fellowship; God Eternal; God's Faithfulness; Heritage; Memorial; Mission; Praise; Sending Forth; Service; Trinity Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints
Come, O Creator Spirit Blest
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 284 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:22 Lyrics: 1 Come, O Creator Spirit blest,
and in our hearts take up your rest;
Spirit of grace, with heav'nly aid
come to the souls whom you have made.
2 You are the Comforter, we cry,
sent to the earth from God Most High,
fountain of life and fire of love,
and our anointing from above.
3 Bringing from heav'n our sev'nfold dow'r,
sign of our God's right hand of pow'r,
O blessed Spirit, promised long,
your coming wakes the heart to song.
4 Make our dull minds with rapture glow,
let human hearts with love o'erflow;
and when our feeble flesh would fail,
may your immortal strength prevail.
5 Far from our souls the foe repel,
grant us in peace henceforth to dwell;
ill shall not come, nor harm betide,
if only you will be our guide.
6 Show us the Father, Holy One,
help us to know th'eternal Son;
Spirit divine, forevermore
you will we trust and you adore. Topics: Holy Spirit Anointing of; Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Guide; Holy Spirit Invocation of; Holy Spirit Praise of; Holy Spirit Witness of Used With Tune: GRACE CHURCH Text Sources: Latin, 10th cent.; Trans. cento; mod.
Come, O Creator Spirit Blest
O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray
Author: William Harry Turton (1856-1938) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:18-19 Lyrics: 1 O thou, who at thy eucharist didst pray
that all thy Church might be for ever one,
grant us at every eucharist to say,
with longing heart and soul, 'Thy will be done.'
Oh, may we all one bread, one body be,
one through this sacrament of unity.
2 For all thy Church, O Lord, we intercede;
make thou our sad divisions soon to cease;
draw us the nearer each to each, we plead,
by drawing all to thee, O Prince of Peace;
thus may we all one bread, one body be,
one through this sacrament of unity.
3 We pray thee too for wanderers from thy fold;
O bring them back, good Shepherd of the sheep,
back to the faith which saints believed of old,
back to the Church which still that faith doth keep;
soon may we all one bread, one body be,
one through this sacrament of unity.
4 So, Lord, at length when sacraments shall cease,
may we be one with all thy Church above,
one with thy saints in one unbroken peace,
one with thy saints in one unbounded love:
more blessèd still, in peace and love to be
one with the Trinity in Unity. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion; Church unity and ecumenism; Communion of Saints Used With Tune: SONG 1
O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray
I Come with Joy
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.6.8.6.6 Appears in 74 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19 First Line: I come with joy to meet my Lord Lyrics: 1 I come with joy to meet my Lord,
forgiven, loved and free,
in awe and wonder to recall,
his life laid down for me,
his life laid down for me.
2 I come with Christians far and near
to find, as all are fed,
the new community of love
in Christ's communion bread,
in Christ's communion bread.
3 As Christ breaks bread and bids us share,
each proud division ends.
The love that made us, makes us one,
and strangers now are friends,
and strangers now are friends.
4 And thus with joy we meet our Lord.
his presence, always near,
is in such friendship better known;
we see and praise him here,
we see and praise him here.
5 Together met, together bound,
we'll go our different ways
and as his people in the world,
we'll live and speak his praise,
we'll live and speak his praise. Topics: Lord’s Supper Used With Tune: DOVE OF PEACE
I Come with Joy
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Author: Johann Rist, 1607-67 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14 First Line: Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light Used With Tune: ERMUNTRE DICH Text Sources: Lutheran Hymnal (Australia), 1973 (Tr.)
Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Author: Ada R. Habershon Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19 First Line: There are loved ones in the glory Lyrics: 1 There are loved ones in the glory
Whose dear forms you often miss,
When you close your earthly story,
Will you join them in their bliss?
Refrain:
Will the circle be unbroken
by and by, yes, by and by?
In a better home awaiting
in the sky, in the sky?
2 In the joyous days of childhood,
Oft they told of wondrous love,
Pointed to the dying Savior,
Now they dwell with Him above. [Refrain]
3 You remember songs of heaven
Which you sang with childish voice,
Do you love the hymns they taught you,
Or are songs of earth your choice? [Refrain]
4 You can picture happy gath’rings
Round the fireside long ago,
And you think of tearful partings,
When they left you here below. [Refrain]
5 One by one their seats were empty,
One by one they went away,
Now the fam'ly is parted,
Will it be complete one day? [Refrain] Topics: Childhood; Everlasting Life; Family and Home; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Used With Tune: UNBROKEN CIRCLE
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Dona Nobis Pacem
Author: Ottilie Stafford, 1921- Meter: Irregular Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 First Line: Dona nobis pacem, pacem (Father, grant us, grant us peace) Topics: Peace of God; Peace of God; Trust Used With Tune: DONA NOBIS PACEM Text Sources: Agnus Dei
Dona Nobis Pacem
Jesus Christ the corner-stone
Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:20 First Line: On this stone, now laid with prayer Topics: Erection of Churches Laying a Cornerstone
Jesus Christ the corner-stone
O God of Every Nation
Author: William W. Reid, Jr. 1923- Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-15 Lyrics: 1 O God of every nation,
of every race and land,
redeem your whole creation
with your almighty hand;
where hate and fear divide us,
and bitter threats are hurled,
in love and mercy guide us,
and heal our strife-torn world.
2 From search for wealth and power
and scorn of truth and right,
from trust in bombs that shower
destruction through the night,
from pride of race and station
and blindness to your way,
deliver every nation,
eternal God, we pray.
3 Keep bright in us the vision
of days when war shall cease,
when hatred and division
give way to love and peace,
till dawns the morning glorious
when truth and justice reign,
and Christ shall rule victorious
o'er all the world's domain.
Topics: Labor & Leisure Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN
O God of Every Nation
We Are God's People
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 11.11.14.8.9 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19 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
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Topics: Eucharist; Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Comfort; Diversity; Ecuminism; Fear; Friendship; Grace; Healing; Holy Spirit; Hope; Justice; Love for Others; Nation; Petition/Prayer; Reconciliation; Unity; Welcome; Wisdom Used With Tune: TALLIS' CANON
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
In Christ There Is No East or West
Author: Michael Perry Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-16 Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no pride of birth,
the chosen family God has blessed
now spans the whole wide earth.
2 For God in Christ has made us one
from every land and race;
has reconciled us through his Son
and met us with his grace.
3 It is by grace we are assured
that we belong to him:
the love we share in Christ our Lord,
the Spirit's works within.
4 So, brothers, sisters, praise his name
who died to set us free
from sin, division, hate, and shame,
from spite and enmity!
5 In Christ there is no east or west--
he breaks all barriers down;
by Christ redeemed, by Christ possessed,
in Christ we live as one.
Topics: Reconciliation to God; Church Nature; Church Unity; Love Our Love of Others; Missions; Reconciliation to God Used With Tune: MCKEE Text Sources: The Book of Common Prayer
In Christ There Is No East or West
Because He Died and Is Risen
Author: Michael Baughen Meter: 8.8.8.12 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-15 Lyrics: 1 Because he died and is risen,
because he died and is risen,
because he died and is risen,
we now have peace with God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
2 His peace destroys walls between us,
his peace destroys walls between us,
his peace destroys walls between us,
for only he can reconcile us both to God.
3 "My peace I give you," said Jesus,
my peace I give you," said Jesus,
my peace I give you," said Jesus,
"don't let your heart be troubled; do not be afraid."
4 The peace beyond understanding,
the peace beyond understanding,
the peace beyond understanding
will guard the hearts and minds of those who pray.
Topics: Reconciliation to God; Anxiety; Assurance; Inner Peace; Prayer; Reconciliation to God; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: ISRAELI
Because He Died and Is Risen
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,011 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:13 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 death of Christ, my Lord;
The vain things that now tempt me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
the pain and love flow mingled down;
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were ev'ry realm of nature mine,
My gift would still be far too small:
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Cross; Devotional; Salvation; Suffering of Christ; Devotions The Way of the Cross; The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of teh Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) Used With Tune: HAMBURG
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,520 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Topics: Sunday of the Passion; Trust Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,333 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Topics: Church Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-13 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
I Am Thine, O Lord
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 695 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:13 First Line: I am thine, O Lord - I have heard thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Topics: Aspiration; Communion in Prayer; Consecration; Cross; Set Apart for Holiness Used With Tune: I AM THINE
I Am Thine, O Lord
Hail, Thou Once-Despised Jesus
Author: John Bakewell Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 625 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:13 Lyrics: 1 Hail, thou once despised Jesus;
Hail, thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, thou universal Savior,
bearer of our sin and shame,
by thy merit 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;
reconciled are we with God.
3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory,
there for ever to abide;
all the heav'nly hosts 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, power, 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 Emmanuel's praise!
Topics: Jesus Christ Mediator Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
Hail, Thou Once-Despised Jesus
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 511 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
2 O come, Thou Wisdom from on high,
Who ord'rest all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go. [Refrain]
3 O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to thy tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times didst give the law,
In cloud and majesty and awe. [Refrain]
4 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse's stem,
From ev'ry foe deliver them
That trust thy mighty pow'r to save,
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain]
5 O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heav'nly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. [Refrain]
6 O come, Thou Dayspring from on high
And cheer us by thy drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadow put to flight. [Refrain]
7 O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all humankind;
Bid thou our sad divisions cease,
And be thyself our Prince of Peace. [Refrain] Topics: Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundasy and Weekdays) Used With Tune: VENI, VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin, 9th cent.; Vs. 1, 3-6, para. in Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum Cologne, 1708; Tr. Vs. 2, 7 from The Hymnal 1940, alt.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed
Author: Josiah Conder (1789-1855) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 338 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Lyrics: 1 Bread of heaven, on thee we feed,
for thy flesh is food indeed;
ever may our souls be fed
with this true and living bread,
day by day with strength supplied
through the life of him who died.
2 Vine of heaven, thy blood supplies
this blest cup of sacrifice;
Lord, thy wounds our healing give;
to thy cross we look and live:
Jesus, may we ever be
grafted, rooted, built on thee.
Topics: Eucharist; Bread; Eucharist; Vine Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE ZUVERSICHT
Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed
This is the day of light
Author: John Ellerton Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 281 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:14 Topics: The Church Worship - The Lord's Day Used With Tune: FRANCONIA
This is the day of light
We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died
Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 192 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Lyrics: 1 We sing the praise of him who died,
of him who died upon the cross;
the sinner's hope let sin deride;
for this we count the world but loss.
2 Inscribed upon the cross we see
in shining letters, "God is love."
He bears our sins upon the tree;
he brings us mercy from above.
3 The cross -- it takes our guilt away;
it holds the fainting spirit up;
it cheers with hope the gloomy day,
and sweetens every bitter cup;
4 it makes the coward spirit brave,
and nerves the feeble arm for fight;
it takes its terror from the grave,
and gilds the bed of death with light.
5 The balm of life, the cure of woe,
the measure and the pledge of love,
the sinner's refuge here below,
the angels' theme in heaven above. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: BOW BRICKHILL
We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died
From the eastern mountains
Author: Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 164 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18 Lyrics: 1 From the eastern mountains
pressing on they come,
wise men in their wisdom,
to his humble home;
stirred by deep devotion,
hasting from afar,
ever journeying onward,
guided by a star.
2 There their Lord and Saviour
meek and lowly lay,
wondrous light that led them
onward on their way,
ever now to lighten
nations from afar,
as they journey homeward
by that guiding star.
3 Thou who in a manger
once hast lowly lain,
who dost now in glory
o'er all kingdoms reign,
gather in the peoples,
who in lands afar
ne'er have seen the brightness
of thy guiding star.
4 Onward through the darkness
of the lonely night,
shining still before them
with thy kindly light,
guide them, Jew and Gentile,
homeward from afar,
young and old together,
by thy guiding star.
5 Until every nation,
whether bond or free,
'neath thy star-lit banner,
Jesu, follow thee
o'er the distant mountains
to that heavenly home,
where nor sin nor sorrow
evermore shall come. Topics: Church Universal; Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Epiphany; Future hope; Light Used With Tune: EVELYNS
From the eastern mountains
Labourers in the vineyard of the Lord
Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 122 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:20 First Line: And let our bodies part Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Ministry Used With Tune: STRAND
Labourers in the vineyard of the Lord
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