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Isaiah 2:2-6: Behold! the mountain of the Lord
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 182 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-6 First Line: Behold! the mountain of the Lord Lyrics:
Behold! the mountain of the Lord
in latter days shall rise
On mountain tops above the hills,
and draw the wond’ring eyes.
To this the joyful nations round,
all tribes and tongues shall flow;
Up to the hill of God, they’ll say,
and to his house we’ll go.
The beam that shines from Sion hill
shall lighten ev’ry land;
The King who reigns in Salem’s tow’rs
shall all the world command.
Among the nations he shall judge;
his judgments truth shall guide;
His sceptre shall protect the just,
and quell the sinner’s pride.
No strife shall rage, nor hostile feuds
disturb those peaceful years;
To ploughshares men shall beat their swords,
to pruning-hooks their spears.
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No longer hosts encount’ring hosts
shall crowds of slain deplore:
They hang the trumpet in the hall,
and study war no more.
Come then, O house of Jacob! come
to worship at his Shrine;
And, walking in the light of God,
with holy beauties shine,
Isaiah 2:2-6: Behold! the mountain of the Lord
O God of Every Nation
Author: William W. Reid, Jr. Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Lyrics: 1 O God of every nation,
of every race and land,
redeem the 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 nation
and blindness to your way,
deliver every nation,
eternal God, we pray!
3 Lord, strengthen all who labor
that we may find release
from fear of rattling saber,
from dread of war's increase.
When hope and courage falter,
Lord, let your voice be heard;
with faith that none can alter,
your servants undergird.
4 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: Industry & Labor; King, God/Christ as; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution; Industry & Labor; King, God/Christ as; Nation; New Creation; Peace; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN
O God of Every Nation
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 11.12.12.10 Appears in 1,641 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-3 Lyrics: 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
2 Holy, Holy, Holy! all the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
God everlasting through eternity.
3 Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye made blind by sin thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.
4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy Name in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Used With Tune: NICEA
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Christ Is the World's True Light
Author: George W. Briggs Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Topics: Industry & Labor; King, God/Christ as; Society/Social Concerns; Industry & Labor; King, God/Christ as; Light; Peace; Society/Social Concerns Used With Tune: ST. JOAN
Christ Is the World's True Light
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Author: Matthew Bridges; Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 796 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne,
while heaven's eternal anthem drowns
all music but its own!
Awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died to be
your Savior and your matchless King
through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Lord of life,
triumphant o'er the grave,
who rose victorious from the strife
for those he came to save.
His glories now we sing
who died and reigns on high;
he died, eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
3 Crown him the Lord of peace;
his kingdom is at hand.
From pole to pole let warfare cease
and Christ rule every land!
All hail, Redeemer, hail,
for you have died for me.
Your praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity.
Topics: Doxologies; Ascension & Reign of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Ascension & Reign of Christ; Doxologies; Easter; Eternal Life; King, God/Christ as; Kingdom; Lamb of God Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Crown Him with Many Crowns
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Author: H. Ernest Nichol Meter: 10.8.8.7.7 with refrain Appears in 306 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light.
[Refrain:]
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
and the dawning to noonday bright,
and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.
2 We've a song to be sung to the nations,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall conquer evil
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword. (Refrain)
3 We've a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who reigneth above
hath sent us his Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love. (Refrain)
4 We've a Savior to show to the nations,
who the path of sorrow hath trod,
that all of the world's great peoples
might come to the truth of God,
might come to the truth of God. (Refrain)
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Spiritual Conflict; Kingdom of God; Missions; World Peace; Proclamation Used With Tune: MESSAGE
We've a Story to Tell to the Nations
Assembled at thy great command
Author: Collyer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 130 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:3 Lyrics: 1 Assembled at thy great command,
Before thy face, dread King, we stand:
The voice that marshaled every star
Has called thy people from afar.
2 We meet through distant lands to spread
The truth for which the martyrs bled;
Along the line--to either pole--
The anthem of thy praise to roll.
3 Our prayers assist; accept our praise;
Our hopes revive; our courage raise;
Our counsels aid; to each impart
The single eye, the faithful heart.
4 Forth with thy chosen heralds come;
Recall the wandering spirits home:
From Zion's mount send forth the sound,
To spread the spacious earth around. Topics: The Christian Church Missionary; Missionary Meeting
Assembled at thy great command
O Day of Peace
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5 First Line: O day of peace that dimly shines Lyrics: 1 O day of peace that dimly shines
through all our hopes and prayers and dreams,
guide us to justice, truth, and love,
delivered from our selfish schemes.
May swords of hate fall from our hands,
our hearts from envy find release,
till by God's grace our warring world
shall see Christ's promised reign of peace.
2 Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb,
ne'er shall the fierce devour the small;
as beasts and cattle calmly graze,
a little child shall lead them all.
Then enemies shall learn to love,
all creatures find their true accord;
the hope of peace shall be fulfilled,
for all the earth shall know the Lord. Topics: Christian Hope; Last Times; Society; Advent Used With Tune: JERUSALEM
O Day of Peace
Come Now, O Prince of Peace
Author: Marian Pope, 20th c.; Geonyong Lee, 1947- Meter: 6.5.5.6 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 First Line: Come now, O Prince of Peace (Ososo, ososo) Used With Tune: O-SO-SO
Come Now, O Prince of Peace
Gather Your People
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:3-4 First Line: Draw us forth to the table of life Refrain First Line: Gather your people, O Lord Topics: Eucharist Used With Tune: [Draw us forth to the table of life]
Gather Your People
God the Omnipotent!
Author: Henry F. Chorley; John Ellerton Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 203 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 First Line: God the Omnipotent! King who ordainest Lyrics: 1 God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest
thunder thy clarion, the lightning thy sword,
show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest:
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
2 God the All-merciful! Earth hath forsaken
thy ways all holy, and slighted thy word;
bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken:
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
3 God the All-righteous One! Earth hath defied thee,
Yyt to eternity standeth thy word;
falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside thee;
give to us peace in our time, O Lord.
4 So shall thy people, with thankful devotion,
praise him who saved them from peril and sword,
singing in chorus from ocean to ocean,
"Peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord."
Topics: Confession; God Power; God Righteousness; World Peace Used With Tune: RUSSIAN HYMN
God the Omnipotent!
For the Healing of the Nations
Author: Fred Kaan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:3-5 First Line: For the healing of the nations Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations,
Lord, we pray with one accord,
for a just and equal sharing
of the things that earth affords.
To a life of love in action
help us rise and pledge our word.
2 Lead us forward into freedom,
from despair your world release,
that, redeemed from war and hatred,
all may come and go in peace.
Show us how through care and goodness
fear will die and hope increase.
3 All that kills abundant living,
let it from the earth be banned:
pride of status, race or schooling,
dogmas that obscure your plan.
In our common quest for justice
may we hallow life's brief span.
4 You, Creator God, have written
your great name on humankind;
for our growing in your likeness
bring the life of Christ to mind;
that by our response and service
earth its destiny may find. Topics: Culture, Community & Nation; Freedom; Mission; Occasional Services Healing Service; Reconciliation to Each Other; Social Justice Used With Tune: HUACO
For the Healing of the Nations
God of the Sparrow
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919- Meter: 5.4.6.7.7 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Used With Tune: ROEDER
God of the Sparrow
Cuando Andemos Con Dios
Author: P. Grado Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 Refrain First Line: Obedecer, cumple a nuestro deber Used With Tune: [Cuando andemos con Dios]
Cuando Andemos Con Dios
In the Day of the Lord
Author: M.D. Ridge Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2 First Line: And on that day will justice triumph Topics: New Heaven and Earth Used With Tune: IN THE DAY OF THE LORD
In the Day of the Lord
The God of Abraham praise
Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4 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
Great Ruler of the earth and skies
Author: Steele Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Lyrics: 1 Great Ruler of the earth and skies,
A word of thine almighty breath
Can sink the world, or bid it rise:
Thy smile is life, thy frown is death.
2 When angry nations rush to arms,
And rage, and noise, and tumult reign,
And war resounds its dire alarms,
And slaughter dyes the hostile plain--
3 Thy sov'reign eye looks calmly down,
And marks their course, and bounds their power;
Thy law the angry nations own,
And noise and war are heard no more.
4 Then peace returns with balmy wing;--
Sweet peace, with her what blessings fled!
Glad plenty laughs, the valleys sing,
Reviving commerce lifts her head.
5 To thee we pay our grateful songs;
Thy kind protection still implore:
Oh, may our hearts, and lives, and tongues
Confess thy goodness, and adore. Topics: The Christian Nation At Peace; Thanksgiving for National Peace
Great Ruler of the earth and skies
Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn
Author: Marty Haugen, 1950- Meter: Irregular Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Used With Tune: REJOICE, REJOICE
Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn
How Sweet Is My Walk with Jesus
Author: Daniel S. Warner Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 First Line: How sweet is my walk with Jesus! Refrain First Line: Oh, sweet is my walk with Jesus! Lyrics: 1 How sweet is my walk with Jesus!
What blessings He breathes on me!
We walk in the golden morning—
And, oh, how my soul is free!—
And onward together journey,
As swiftly the moments fly;
I sing of His love at evening,
As twilight illumes the sky.
Refrain:
Oh, sweet is my walk with Jesus!
How gently He smiles on me!
Yet, nearer, my Lord so precious,
Oh, help me to walk with Thee.
2 How sweet is my walk with Jesus!
His whispers of peace I hear;
His banner of love is o’er us,
And angels are hov’ring near;
I walk in the light with Jesus,
He shines in the narrow way;
The shadows of sin are vanished,
I walk in the light of day. [Refrain]
3 How sweet is my walk with Jesus!
I love all the way He trod;
Embraced in His sweet communion,
I’ll walk with the Son of God;
I turn from the paths of pleasure,
And closer to Jesus press;
I’ll walk with my dear Redeemer,
In His perfect holiness. [Refrain] Topics: Experience Used With Tune: [How sweet is my walk with Jesus] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/How_Sweet_Is_My_Walk_with_Jesus); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (192); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (381)
How Sweet Is My Walk with Jesus
The Church’s One Foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 858 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 First Line: The church's one foundation 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
this 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: Atonement; The Church; Eternal Life; Hope; Reconciliation; Salvation; Unity Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Church’s One Foundation
O God of Love, O King of Peace
Author: Henry Williams Baker Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 243 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Refrain First Line: Give peace, O God Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of peace,
make wars throughout the world to cease;
the wrath of nations now restrain.
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
2 Remember, Lord, your works of old,
the wonders that our parents told;
remember not our sins' dark stain.
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
3 Whom shall we trust but you, O Lord?
Where rest but on your faithful word?
None ever called on you in vain.
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution; Commitment & Dedication; Forgiveness; Peace; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution Used With Tune: WILDERNESS
O God of Love, O King of Peace
These Things Shall Be
Author: John A. Symonds Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 137 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4 First Line: These things shall be: a loftier race Lyrics: 1 These things shall be: a loftier race
Than e'er the world hath known shall rise
With flame of freedom in their souls
And light of knowledge in their eyes.
2 They shall be gentle, brave, and strong,
To spill no drop of blood, but dare
All that may plant man's lordship firm
On earth, and fire, and sea, and air.
3 Nation with nation, land with land,
Unarmed shall live as comrades free;
In every heart and brain shall throb
The pulse of one fraternity.
4 New arts shall bloom of loftier mold,
And mightier music thrill the skies,
And every life shall be a song,
When all the earth is paradise.
Amen. Used With Tune: TRURO
These Things Shall Be
'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5 Lyrics: 1 'Thy kingdom come!'--on bended knee
the passing ages pray;
and faithful souls have yearned to see
on earth that kingdom's day.
2 But the slow watches of the night
not less to God belong;
and for the everlasting right
the silent stars are strong.
3 And lo, already on the hills
the flags of dawn appear;
gird up your loins, ye prophet souls,
proclaim the day is near:
4 The day in whose clear-shining light
all wrong shall stand revealed,
when justice shall be throned with might,
and every heart be healed:
5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace,
shall walk the earth abroad,
the day of perfect righteousness,
the promised day of God. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; Christian Year Advent; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Used With Tune: IRISH
'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee
Jesu, we thus obey
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 101 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: WINDERMERE
Jesu, we thus obey
Walking in the Light of the Lord
Appears in 96 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 First Line: Now, when the dusky shades of night retreating Topics: Evening Of life; Family Worship; Morning Used With Tune: LAUS MATUTINA
Walking in the Light of the Lord
Licht von licht, erleuchte mich
Author: B. Schmolk, 1672-1737 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 Topics: Der Tag des Herrn und der öffentliche Gottesdiest
Licht von licht, erleuchte mich
Healer of Our Every Ill
Author: Marty Haugen Meter: 8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5 First Line: You who know our fears and sadness Lyrics: Refrain:
Healer of our every ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
1 You who know our fears and sadness,
grace us with your peace and gladness;
Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts. [Refrain]
2 In the pain and joy beholding
how your grace is still unfolding,
give us all your vision, God of love. [Refrain]
3 Give us strength to love each other,
every sister, every brother;
Spirit of all kindness, be our guide. [Refrain]
4 You who know each thought and feeling,
teach us all your way of healing;
Spirit of compassion, fill each heart. [Refrain]
Topics: Compassion; Grace; Healing; Lament; Love for Others; Personal Peace Used With Tune: HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL
Healer of Our Every Ill
O Praise the Gracious Power
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1945-) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Refrain First Line: we praise you, Christ! Topics: Church; Evangelism; Gathering of the Community; Praise of God Used With Tune: CHRISTPRAISE RAY
O Praise the Gracious Power
When Will People Cease Their Fighting?
Author: Constance Cherry, 1953- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON
When Will People Cease Their Fighting?
Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples
Author: H. Kenn Carmichael Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 First Line: Today we all are called to be Disciples of the Lord Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples
Behold a Broken World
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-4 Lyrics: 1 Behold a broken world, we pray,
where want and war increase,
and grant us, Lord, in this our day,
the ancient dream of peace:
2 A dream of swords to sickles bent,
of spears to scythe and spade,
the weapons of our warfare spent,
a world of peace remade;
3 Where every battle flag is furled
and every trumpet stilled,
where wars shall cease in all the world,
a waking dream fulfilled.
4 No force of arms shall there prevail
nor justice cease its sway;
nor shall their loftiest visions fail
the dreamers of the day.
5 O Prince of Peace, who died to save,
a lost world to redeem,
and rose in triumph from the grave,
behold our waking dream.
6 Bring, Lord, your better world to birth,
your kingdom, love's domain,
where peace with God, and peace on earth,
and peace eternal reign.
Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Social Holiness; Justice; Kingdom of God; Peace, World Used With Tune: MARSH CHAPEL
Behold a Broken World
'I have a dream', a man once said
Author: Pamela J. Pettitt (b. 1954) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - National Life; Justice and Peace; Remembrance Sunday; Unity of Humanity; Visons and Dreams Used With Tune: REPTON
'I have a dream', a man once said
The glorious Reign of CHRIST
Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5 First Line: In latter days Jehovah's mount Lyrics: 1 In latter days JEHOVAH's mount,
His sacred house shall rise
Above the mountains and the hills,
and strike the wond'ring eyes.
To this the joyful nations round,
all tribes and tongues shall flow:
3 'Up to JEHOVAH's mount, they'll say
'to Jacob's God we'll go.
'To us He'll point his ways of truth:
'his sacred path's we'll tread:
'From Salem and from Zion shall
'Jehovah's law proceed.'
4 Among the nations and the isles
as Judge supreme He'll sit;
And vested with unbounded pow'r,
will punish or acquit.
No strife shall rage, no angry feuds
disturb those peaceful years:
To plowshares then they'll beat their swords,
to pruning hooks their spears.
No nation against nation rise,
and slaughter'd hosts deplore:
They'll lay the martial trumpet by,
and study war no more.
5 O come ye then, of Jacob's house,
our hearts now let us join;
And walking in JEHOVAH'S light,
with holy beauties shine.
The glorious Reign of CHRIST
Lord, What is All Our Fighting For?
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Lyrics: Lord, what is all our fighting for?
We train our young to go to war.
A young girl sees the terror spread
As soldiers shoot her parents dead.
Lord, what is our acceptance for?
We tolerate what you abhor.
Each day more little ones are lost;
May we seek truth and count war’s cost.
What can we for repentance bring?
You do not want an offering.
“Do what is just,” you simply say;
“Love what is kind and seek my way.”
Lord, what is all our silence for?
Now make us bold to say, “No more!”
The world need not be what it’s been;
Your peace will reign! Your love will win! Topics: Justice; Lament; Peacemaking Used With Tune: O WALY WALY
Lord, What is All Our Fighting For?
O God of hope, your prophets spoke
Author: Basil Bridge, b. 1927 Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4 Topics: Prayer: Intercession and Petition; Justice and Peace Used With Tune: CHALFONT PARK
O God of hope, your prophets spoke
Caminemos a la luz de Dios
Author: Anónimo Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 Topics: Amor de Dios; God's Love; Discipulado; Discipleship; Llamamiento; Call Used With Tune: SIYAHAMBA Text Sources: Basado en Salmo 89:15
Caminemos a la luz de Dios
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where e'er the sun
doth its successive journeys run;
his kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2 People and realms of every tongue
dwell on his love with sweetest song;
and infant voices shall proclaim
their early blessings on his name.
3 Blessings abound where e'er he reigns:
the prisoners leap to lose their chains,
the weary find eternal rest,
and all who suffer want are blest.
4 Let every creature rise and bring
peculiar honours to our King;
angels descend with songs again,
and earth repeat the loud Amen. Topics: Gathering of the Community; Kingdom; Mission; Offertory; Praise of God; Reign of Christ Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
God be with you till we meet again
Author: Jeremiah Rankin, 1828-1904 Meter: 9.8.8.9 Appears in 1,167 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again;
loving counsels guide, uphold you,
with his sheep securely fold you:
God be with you till we meet again.
2 God be with you till we meet again;
'neath his wings protecting hide you,
daily manna still provide you:
God be with you till we meet again.
3 God be with you till we meet again;
when life’s perils thick confound you,
put his arms unfailing round you:
God be with you till we meet again.
4 God be with you till we meet again;
keep love’s banner floating o’er you,
smite death’s threatening wave before you:
God be with you till we meet again. Used With Tune: RANDOLPH
God be with you till we meet again
The Song of Moses and the Lamb
Author: Rev. William Hammond ( —1783); Rev. Martin Madan (1726-17900 Appears in 677 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 First Line: Awake, and sing the song of Moses and the Lamb Topics: Grace Magnified; Praise To Christ
The Song of Moses and the Lamb
The Promise
Author: Thomas Hastings Appears in 460 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 First Line: Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning! Lyrics: 1 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning!
Joy to the lands that in darkness have lain!
Hushed be the accents of sorrow and mourning;
Zion in triumph begins her mild reign.
2 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning,
Long by the prophets of Israel foretold;
Hail to the millions from bondage returning;
Gentile and Jew the blest vision behold.
3 Lo! in the desert rich flowers are springing,
Streams ever copious are gliding along;
Loud from the mountain-tops echoes are ringing,
Wastes rise in verdure, and mingle in song.
4 See, from all lands--from the isles of the ocean,
Praise to Jehovah ascending on high;
Fallen are the engines of war and commotion,
Shouts of salvation are rending the sky. Topics: Church Missions of; Church Work of Used With Tune: WESLEY
The Promise
When We Walk with the Lord
Author: J. H. Sammis, d. 1919 Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Appears in 440 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 First Line: When we walk with the Lord in the light of His word Refrain First Line: Trust and obey; for there's no other way Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord in the light of His word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain:
Trust and obey; for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
2 Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away!
Not a doubt nor a fear, not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey. [Refrain]
3 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey. [Refrain]
4 But we never can prove the delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain]
5 Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
For the favor He shows, and the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain] Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY
When We Walk with the Lord
How did my heart rejoice to hear
Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 301 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:3 Lyrics: 1 How did my heart rejoice to hear
My friends devoutly say,
In Zion let us all appear,
And keep the solemn day.
2 I love her gates--I love the road;
The church, adorned with grace,
Stands like a palace built for God,
To show his milder face.
3 Up to her courts, with joy unknown,
The holy tribes repair:
The Son of David holds his throne,
And sits in judgment there.
4 He hears our praises and complaints,
And while his awful voice
Divides the sinners from the saints,
We tremble and rejoice.
5 Peace be within this sacred place,
And joy a constant guest;
With holy gifts and heavenly grace
Be her attendants blest!
6 My soul shall pray for Zion still,
While life or breath remains;
Here my best friends, my kindred dwell,
Here God, my Saviour, reigns. Topics: The Christian Church The Sanctuary; Delight in the Sabbath and Temple of God
How did my heart rejoice to hear
How pleased and blest was I
Author: Watts Appears in 266 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:3 Lyrics: 1 How pleased and blest was I,
To hear the people cry,
Come, let us seek our God to-day!
Yes, with a cheerful zeal,
We haste to Zion's hill,
And there our vows and honors pay.
2 Zion, thrice happy place,
Adorned with wondrous grace,
And walls of strength embrace thee round:
In thee our tribes appear
To pray, and praise, and hear
The sacred gospel's joyful sound.
3 May peace attend thy gate,
And joy within thee wait,
To bless the soul of every guest:
The man who seeks thy peace,
And wishes thine increase,
A thousand blessings on him rest!
4 My tongue repeats her vows,
Peace to this sacred house!
For here my friends and kindred dwell:
And since my glorious God
Makes thee his blest abode,
My soul shall ever love thee well.
Topics: General Praise; Joy in God's Worship
How pleased and blest was I
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Author: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!
His the sceptre, his the throne;
alleluia! his the triumph,
his the victory alone.
Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion
thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus, out of every nation,
hath redeemed us by his blood.
2 Alleluia! Not as orphans
are we left in sorrow now;
alleluia! he is near us,
faith believes, nor questions how.
Though the cloud from sight received him,
when the forty days were o'er,
shall our hearts forget his promise,
"I am with you evermore"?
3 Alleluia! Bread of Heaven,
thou on earth our food, our stay:
alleluia! here the sinful
flee to thee from day to day;
Intercessor, Friend of sinners,
earth's Redeemer, plead for me,
where the songs of all the sinless
sweep across the crystal sea.
4 Alleluia! King eternal,
thee the Lord of lords we own:
Alleluia! born of Mary,
earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne.
Thou within the veil hast entered,
robed in flesh, our great high priest:
thou on earth both priest and victim
in the eucharistic feast.
5 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!
His the sceptre, his the throne;
alleluia! his the triumph,
his the victory alone.
Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion
thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus, out of every nation,
hath redeemed us by his blood.
Topics: Eucharist; Jesus, the Priest; Praise of God; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Author: Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 210 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
then wither and perish, but nought changeth thee.
4 Great Source of all glory and wisdom and light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud we would render: O help us to see
'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee. Topics: Angels; Praise of God Used With Tune: ST DENIO
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 154 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Topics: Justice; Kingdom; Nation and City; Peace Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
Thy kingdom come, O God
Author: Lewis Hensley, 1824-1905 Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 129 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 Lyrics: 1 Thy kingdom come, O God,
thy rule, O Christ, begin;
break with thine iron rod
the tyrannies of sin.
2 Where is thy reign of peace
and purity and love?
When shall all hatred cease,
as in the realms above?
3 When comes the promised time
that war shall be no more,
and lust, oppression, crime
shall flee thy face before?
4 We pray thee, Lord, arise,
and come in thy great might;
revive our longing eyes,
which languish for thy sight.
5 Men scorn thy sacred name,
and wolves devour thy fold;
by many deeds of shame
we learn that love grows cold.
6 O'er lands both near and far
thick darkness broodeth yet:
arise, O Morning Star,
arise, and never set! Topics: Advent III Year C; Third Sunday Before Lent Year A; Proper 11 Year B; Advent Used With Tune: ST CECILIA
Thy kingdom come, O God
Increase of the Church
Author: Beddome Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 94 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2 First Line: Shout for the blessed Jesus reigns Lyrics: 1 Shout, for the blessed Jesus reigns,
Thro' distant lands his triumphs spread:
And sinners, freed from endless pains,
Own him their Saviour and their head.
2 His sons and daughters from afar,
Daily at Zion's gates arrive;
Those who were dead in sin before,
By sov'reign grace are made alive.
3 Oppressors bow beneath his feet,
O'ercome by his victorious pow'r;
Princes in humble posture wait,
And proud blasphemers learn t' adore.
4 Gentiles and Jews his laws obey,
Nations remote their offerings bring,
And, unconstrain'd, their homage pay
To their exalted Lord and King.
5 O may his conquests still increase,
And ev'ry foe his power subdue;
While Angels celebrate his praise,
And saints his growing glories shew.
6 Loud hallelujahs to the Lamb,
From all below and all above;
In lofty songs exalt his name,
In songs as lasting as his love.
Increase of the Church
O'er mountain tops the mount of God
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 78 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5 Topics: Festivals and Fasts Epiphany
O'er mountain tops the mount of God
Christian Union
Author: Jane Borthwick Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 First Line: And is the time approaching Lyrics: 1 And is the time approaching,
By prophets long foretold,
When all shall dwell together,
One shepherd and one fold?
Shall every idol perish,
To moles and bats be thrown,
And every prayer be offered
To God in Christ alone?
2 Shall Jew and Gentile, meeting
From many a distant shore,
Around one altar kneeling,
One common Lord adore?
Shall all that now divides us
Remove and pass away,
Like shadows of the morning
Before the blaze of day?
3 Shall all that now unites us
More sweet and lasting prove,
A closer bond of union,
In a blest land of love?
Shall war be learned no longer,
Shall strife and tumult cease,
All earth his blessed kingdom,
The Lord and Prince of Peace?
4 O long-expected dawning,
Come with thy cheering ray!
When shall the morning brighten,
The shadows flee away?
O sweet anticipation!
It cheers the watchers on,
To pray, and hope, and labor,
Till the dark night be gone. Topics: Christ Prince of Peace; Church Missions of; Church Work of Used With Tune: MUNICH
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