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O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Meter: 8.6.8.6 D irregular Appears in 851 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie;
above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
and gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wond'ring love.
O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth;
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to all on earth.
3 How silently, how silently
the wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
the blessings of his heaven.
No ear may hear his coming,
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him still,
the dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in,
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel.
Topics: Biblical Characters Mary Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Author: Henry Van Dyke, 1852-1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 269 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before thee,
opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
fill us with the light of day.
2 All thy works with joy surround thee,
earth and heaven reflect thy rays,
stars and angels sing around thee,
center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
flowery meadow, flashing sea,
chanting bird and flowing fountain,
call us to rejoice in thee.
3 Thou art giving and forgiving,
ever blessing, ever blest,
well-spring of the joy of living,
ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother--
all who live in love are thine;
teach us how to love each other,
lift us to the joy divine.
4 Mortals, join the happy chorus
which the morning stars began;
love divine is reigning o'er us,
joining all within its span.
Ever singing, march we onward,
victors in the midst of strife;
joyful music leads us sunward
in the triumph song of life. Topics: Adoration Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Songs of praise the angels sang
Author: Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 545 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heaven with hallelujahs rang,
When Jehovah's work begun,
When he spake, and it was done.
2 Songs of praise awoke the morn
When the Prince of Peace was born;
Songs of praise arose when he
Captive led captivity.
3 Heaven and earth must pass away--
Songs of praise shall crown that day;
God will make new heavens and earth--
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.
4 And shall man alone be dumb,
Till that glorious kingdom come?
No; the Church delights to raise
Psalms and hymns and songs of praise.
5 Saints below, with heart and voice,
Still in songs of praise rejoice;
Learning here, by faith and love,
Songs of praise to sing above.
6 Borne upon their latest breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death;
Then, amid eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ.
Topics: General Praise; Incentives to Praise
Songs of praise the angels sang
Come and worship
Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 767 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:6-7 First Line: Angels from the realms of glory Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o'er all the earth;
ye who sang creation's story
now proclaim Messiah's birth:
[Refrain:]
Come and worship
Christ, the new-born King.
Come and worship,
worship Christ, the new-born King.
2 Shepherds in the field abiding,
watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing,
yonder shines the infant Light: [Refrain]
3 Wise men, leave your contemplations;
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain]
4 Though an infant now we view him,
he will share his Father's throne,
gather all the nations to him;
every knee shall then bow down: [Refrain]
5 All creation, join in praising
God the Father, Spirit, Son,
evermore your voices raising
to the eternal Three in One: [Refrain] Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Used With Tune: IRIS Text Sources: Verse 4, unascribed text in The Christmas Box, 1825
Come and worship
This Is My Father's World
Author: Maltbie D. Babcock; Mary Babcock Crawford Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 321 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world,
and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas–
his hand the wonders wrought.
2 This is our Father's world:
O let us not forget
that though the wrong is great and strong,
God is the ruler yet.
He trusts us with his world,
to keep it clean and fair--
all earth and trees, all skies and seas,
his hand the wonders wrought.
3 This is my Father's world:
he shines in all that's fair;
in the rustling grass I hear him pass,
he speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father's world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King, let heaven ring!
God reigns; let earth be glad! Topics: Ecology; God Creator; God Final Victory; Nature Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA
This Is My Father's World
When the Morning Stars Together
Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Topics: Morning and Opening Hymns Used With Tune: WEISSE FLAGGEN
When the Morning Stars Together
Let All Things Now Living
Author: Katherine K. Davis Meter: 6.6.1.1.6.6.1.1 D Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Topics: Creation and Providence; Close of Worship; Harvest; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Providence; Thanksgiving & Gratitude Used With Tune: ASH GROVE
Let All Things Now Living
Lord of the Dance
Author: Sydney Bertram Carter (1915-2004) Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning
when the world was begun,
and I danced in the moon
and the stars, and the sun,
and I came down from heaven
and I danced on the earth--
at Bethlehem I had my birth.
Refrain:
Dance, then, wherever you may be:
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he,
and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
and I’ll lead you all in the Dance, said he.
2 I danced for the scribe
and the Pharisee,
but they would not dance
and they would not follow me.
I danced for the fishermen,
for James and John --
they came with me
and the Dance went on. [Refrain]
3 I danced on the Sabbath
when I cured the lame,
the holy people
said it was a shame.
They whipped and they stripped
and they hung me high,
and they left me there
on a Cross to die. [Refrain]
4 I danced on a Friday
and the sky turned black --
it’s hard to dance
with the devil on your back.
They buried my body
and they thought I’d gone --
but I am the Dance
and I still go on. [Refrain]
5 They cut me down
and I leapt up high --
I am the life
that’ll never, never die.
I’ll live in you
if you’ll live in me,
I am the Lord
of the Dance, said he. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Dance; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: LORD OF THE DANCE
Lord of the Dance
Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning
Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 912 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid;
Star of the east, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on His cradle the dewdrops are shining,
Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him in slumber reclining,
Maker and Monarch and Savior of all!
3 Shall we then yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odors of Edom and offerings divine.
Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
Vainly with gifts would His favor secure;
Richer by far is the heart’s adoration,
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
Used With Tune: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning
Stars of the Morning, so Gloriously Bright
Author: John M. Neale; St. Joseph the Hymnographer. d. 883 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright,
Filled with celestial resplendence and light,
These that, where night never followeth day,
Praise the Thrice Holy One ever and aye.
2 These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own,
Lord God of Sabaoth, nearest Thy throne;
These are Thy messengers, these dost Thou send,
Help of the helpless ones, man to defend.
3 Then, when the earth was first poised in mid space,
Then, when the planets first sped on their race,
Then, when were ended the six days' employ,
Then all the sons of God shouted for joy.
4 Still let them succor us, still let them fight,
Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right,
Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour,
We with the angels may bow and adore.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year St. Michael and All Angels Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA
Stars of the Morning, so Gloriously Bright
Many and Great
Author: Philip Frazier, 1892-1964; Joseph R. Renvill, 19th c. Meter: Irregular Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:1-33 First Line: Many and great, O God, are your works Lyrics: 1 Many and great, O God, are your works,
Maker of earth and sky.
Your hands have set the heavens with stars;
your fingers spread the mountains and plains.
Lo, at your word the waters were formed;
deep seas obey your voice.
2 Grant unto us communion with you,
O star-abiding One.
Come unto us and dwell with us;
with you are found the gifts of life.
Bless us with life that has no end,
eternal life with you. Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE
Many and Great
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon, 1751-1836 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,443 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name,
let angels prostrate fall;
bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all!
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.
2 Crown him ye morning star of light,
who fixed this floating ball;
now hail the Strength of Israel's might,
and crown him Lord of all!
Now hail the Strength of Israel's might,
and crown him Lord of all.
3 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race,
ye ransomed of the fall,
hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all!
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
and crown him Lord of all.
4 Let ev'ry tribe and ev'ry tongue
on this terrestrial ball
to him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all!
To him all majesty ascribe,
and crown him Lord of all!
5 Oh that with yonder sacred throng
we at his feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
and crown him Lord of all!
We'll join the everlasting song,
and crown him Lord of all.
Topics: Processional Hymns Used With Tune: CORONATION
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
O worship the King, all glorious above
Author: Robert Grant (1779-1838) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 1,148 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all glorious above;
O gratefully sing his power and his love;
our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise.
2 O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space;
his chariots of wrath the deep thunder-clouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
3 The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, thy power hath founded of old;
hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree,
and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
4 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills; it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.
5 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;
thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
our maker, defender, redeemer, and friend!
6 O measureless might, ineffable love!
While angels delight to hymn thee above,
the humbler creation, in lowlier ways,
with true adoration shall sing to thy praise. Topics: God in majesty; Providence Used With Tune: HANOVER
O worship the King, all glorious above
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:4-38 Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today
the strong Name of the Trinity;
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three.
2 I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation;
his baptism in the Jordan river;
his death on cross for my salvation;
his bursting from the spicèd tomb;
his riding up the heavenly way;
his coming at the day of doom:
I bind unto myself today.
3 I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the star-lit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward,
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
[verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c]
6 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong Name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation:
salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
The Lord Almighty Spoke the Word
Author: Charles E. Watson Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Topics: Preaching; Word of God; Christmas; Creation; Easter; Kingdom; Preaching; Redemption; Trinity; Word of God Used With Tune: ROK NOVY
The Lord Almighty Spoke the Word
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Author: William Whiting, 1825-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 428 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Topics: Remembrance Day; Trust Used With Tune: MELITA Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church, alt.
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 423 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:1-7 Lyrics: 1 God of the ages, whose almighty hand
leads forth in beauty all the starry band
of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,
our grateful songs before your throne arise.
2 Your love divine has led us in the past,
in this free land by you our lot is cast;
be now our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay,
your Word our law, your paths our chosen way.
3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence,
be your strong arm our ever sure defense;
your true religion in our hearts increase,
your bounteous goodness nourish us in peace.
4 Refresh your people on their toilsome way,
lead us from night to never ending day;
fill all our lives with heaven-born love and grace,
and songs of praise we'll lift before your face!
Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
Earth and All Stars
Author: Herbert Brokering, 1926- Meter: 4.5.7.4.5.7 with refrain Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Refrain First Line: God has done marvelous things Topics: Labor & Leisure Used With Tune: EARTH AND ALL STARS
Earth and All Stars
Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, 1934- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:1-21 Lyrics: 1 Creating God, your fingers trace
the bold designs of farthest space;
let sun and moon and stars and light
and what lies hidden praise your might.
2 Sustaining God, your hands uphold
earth's mysteries known or yet untold;
let water's fragile blend with air,
enabling life, proclaim your care.
3 Redeeming God, your arms embrace
all now despised for creed or race;
let peace, descending like a dove,
make known on earth your healing love.
4 Indwelling God, your gospel claims
one family with a billion names;
let every life be touched by grace
until we praise you face to face. Used With Tune: CANONBURY
Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:4-38 Lyrics: [Verses 1-4 are at #639a]
5 Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
[Verse 6 is at #639a] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: CLONMACNOISE
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Away with gloom, away with doubt!
Author: Edward Shillito (1872-1948) Meter: 8.8.8.6.8.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 Away with gloom, away with doubt!
With all the morning stars we sing;
with all the hosts of heaven we shout
the praises of a King,
alleluia! alleluia!
of our returning King;
alleluia! alleluia!
of our returning King.
2 Away with death, and welcome life;
in him we died and live again;
and welcome peace, away with strife!
for he returns to reign,
alleluia! alleluia!
the Crucified shall reign;
alleluia! alleluia!
the Crucified shall reign.
3 Then welcome beauty, he is fair;
and welcome youth, for he is young;
and welcome spring; and everywhere
let merry songs be sung,
alleluia! alleluia!
for such a King be sung!
alleluia! alleluia!
for such a King be sung! Topics: Christ Risen Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Jesus reign; Joy Used With Tune: MORNING STAR
Away with gloom, away with doubt!
Despunta el alba
Author: Eleanor Farjeon Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 First Line: Despunta el alba del nuevo día Topics: Dios Su Naturaleza y Alabanza; Dios Su Alabanza; God His Praise; Dios Creador; God Creator; Matutina, Oración; Morning Prayer Used With Tune: BUNESSAN Text Sources: Trad.: comité editorial del himnario Albricias
Despunta el alba
Let all creation dance
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Lyrics: 1 Let all creation dance
in energies sublime,
as order turns with chance,
unfolding space and time;
for nature's art
in glory grows,
and newly shows
God's mind and heart.
2 God's breath each force unfurls,
igniting from a spark
expanding starry swirls,
with whirlpools dense and dark.
Though moon and sun
seem mindless things,
each orbit sings:
'your will be done.'
3 Our own amazing earth,
with sunlight, cloud and storms,
and life's abundant growth
in lovely shapes and forms
is made for praise,
a fragile whole,
and from its soul
heaven's music plays.
4 Lift heart and soul and voice:
in Christ all praises meet,
and nature shall rejoice
as all is made complete.
In hope be strong,
all life befriend,
and kindly tend
creation's song. Topics: Beauty; Creation; Creation and the Environment; Dance; Environmental concern; Music and Song; Science and Technology Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH
Let all creation dance
Is this the way you made the world
Author: Douglas Gay, b. 1963 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Arts and Creativity; Care of Creation; Providence Used With Tune: FIELDS OF LIGHT
Is this the way you made the world
From All That Dwell Below the Skies
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 1,281 hymnals Scripture: Job 38-41 Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies
let the Creator's praise arise:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let the Redeemer's name be sung
through every land, in every tongue.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
2 In every land begin the song,
to every land the strains belong:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
In cheerful sound all voices raise
and fill the world with joyful praise.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
3 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord;
eternal truth attends thy word:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore,
till suns shall rise and set no more.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
Topics: Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
From All That Dwell Below the Skies
Blessed Assurance: Jesus Is Mine
Author: Fanny Crosby Appears in 1,067 hymnals Scripture: Job 1-42 First Line: Blessed assurance: Jesus is mine! Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance: Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of *rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
3 Perfect submission: all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain]
* used here in the sense of glory, ecstatic joy
Topics: Assurance; Evangelism; Grateful Living; Jesus Christ Blood of; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Music and Singing; Rest; Testimony/Witness Used With Tune: ASSURANCE
Blessed Assurance: Jesus Is Mine
The Spacious Firmament on High
Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 790 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high,
with all the blue ethereal sky,
and spangled heavens, a shining frame,
their great Original proclaim.
The unwearied sun from day to day
does his Creator's power display;
and publishes to every land
the work of an almighty hand.
2 Soon as the evening shades prevail,
the moon takes up the wondrous tale,
and nightly to the listening earth
repeats the story of her birth:
whilst all the stars that round her burn,
and all the planets in their turn,
confirm the tidings, as they roll
and spread the truth from pole to pole.
3 What though in solemn silence all
move round the dark terrestrial ball,
what though no real voice nor sound,
amid their radiant orbs be found;
in reason's ear they all rejoice,
and utter forth a glorious voice;
for ever singing as they shine,
"The hand that made us is divine." Topics: Creation; Creation Used With Tune: CREATION
The Spacious Firmament on High
When Peace like a River
Author: Horatio G. Spafford Appears in 483 hymnals Scripture: Job 1-42 First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well, with my soul Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast 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 Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control:
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own 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 Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend;
even so, it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Topics: Assurance; Biblical Names and Places Satan; Powers of Darkness; Difficult Times; Jesus Christ Atonement; Jesus Christ Presence; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Occasional Services Funeral/Witness to the Resurrection; Spiritual Peace; Perseverance; Sorrow; Testimony/Witness; Word of God Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE
When Peace like a River
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 472 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Topics: Adoration and Praise; God Creator; God Majesty and Power Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
God, Whose Almighty Word
Author: John Marriott, 1780-1825 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Topics: Healing; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; Mission; Trinity; Trust Used With Tune: MOSCOW
God, Whose Almighty Word
The Lord, our God, is full of might
Author: Henry Kirk White (1785-1806) Appears in 229 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Topics: Praise to God Used With Tune: ST. ANN
The Lord, our God, is full of might
An humble offering to Jehovah
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 115 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 First Line: The perfect world by Adam trod Topics: Erection of Churches Dedication Used With Tune: WARD
An humble offering to Jehovah
Sing we the song of those who stand
Author: Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 107 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 Sing we the song of those who stand
Around th' eternal throne,
Of every kindred, clime, and land
A multitude unknown.
2 Life's poor distinctions vanish here;
To-day the young, the old,
Our Saviour and his flock appear,
One Shepherd and one fold.
3 Toil, trial, suffering still await
On earth the pilgrim throng;
Yet learn we in our low estate
The church triumphant's song.
4 Worthy the Lamb, for sinners slain!--
Cry the redeemed above;
Blessing and honor to obtain,
And everlasting love.
5 Worthy the Lamb!--on earth we sing;
Who died our souls to save;
Henceforth, O death, where is thy sting?
Thy victory, O grave?
6 Then hallelujah! power and praise
To God in Christ be given;
May all who now this anthem raise,
Renew the strain in heaven. Topics: General Praise; Victorious Praise
Sing we the song of those who stand
Morning Has Broken
Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:1-7 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN
Morning Has Broken
Creator of the Stars of Night
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 91 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Lyrics: 1 Creator of the stars of night,
thy people's everlasting light,
Jesus, redeemer of us all,
hear thou thy servants when they call.
2 Thou, sorrowing at the helpless cry
of all creation doomed to die,
didst save our lost and guilty race
by healing gifts of heavenly grace.
3 When earth was near its evening hour,
thou didst in love's redeeming power,
like bridegroom from his chamber, come
forth from a maiden mother's womb.
4 At thy great name, exalted now,
all knees in lowly homage bow;
all things in heaven and earth adore,
and own thee King for evermore.
5 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three-in-One,
praise, honour, might, and glory be
from age to age eternally. Topics: Advent; Jesus, Name of Used With Tune: CONDITOR ALME Text Sources: Latin (6th cent.)
Creator of the Stars of Night
All Beautiful the March of Days
Author: Frances Whitmarsh Wile (1878-1939) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 86 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Lyrics: 1 All beautiful the march of days,
as seasons come and go;
the hand that shaped the rose hath wrought
the crystal of the snow,
hath sent the hoary frost of heaven,
the flowing waters sealed,
and laid a silent loveliness
on hill and wood and field.
2 O’er white expanses, sparkling pure ,
the radiant morns unfold;
the solemn splendours of the night
burn brighter through the cold;
life mounts in every throbbing vein,
love deepens round the hearth,
and clearer sounds the angel hymn,
"Good will and peace on earth."
3 O thou, from whose unfathomed law
the year in beauty flows,
thyself the vision passing by
in crystal and in rose,
day unto day doth utter speech,
and night to night proclaim
in ever-changing words of light
the wonder of thy name. Topics: Creation; Canada; Christmas; Creation Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN
All Beautiful the March of Days
The earth renewed in righteousness
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 86 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 First Line: Almighty Spirit, now behold Topics: Angels song of; Holy Spirit Invoked; Missions Prayer for; Missions Success of
The earth renewed in righteousness
Amen siakudu misa (Amen We Praise Your Name O God)
Author: S.C. Molefe, 1921-1983; David Dargie, b. 1938 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Job 1-42 First Line: Amen siakudu misa (Amen we praise your name, O God) Topics: Responses To Benediction; Short refrains; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Elements of Worship Offering Our Prayers Used With Tune: MASITHI Text Sources: South African
Amen siakudu misa (Amen We Praise Your Name O God)
O God Beyond All Praising
Author: Michaal Perry, 1942-1996 Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: Job 38-41 Lyrics: 1 O God beyond all praising,
we worship you today
and sing the love amazing
that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder
at every gift you send,
at blessings without number
and mercies without end.
We lift our hearts before you
and wait upon your Word,
we honor and adore you,
our great and mighty Lord.
2 The flower of earthly splendor
in time must surely die,
its fragile bloom surrender
to you, the Lord most high;
but hidden from all nature
the eternal seed is sown
though small in mortal stature,
to heaven's garden grown:
for Christ, your gift from heaven,
from death has set us free,
and we through him are given
the final victory.
3 Then hear, O gracious Savior,
accept the love we bring,
that we who know your favor
may serve you as our King;
and whether our tomorrows
be filled with good or ill,
we'll triumph through our sorrows
and rise to bless you still:
to marvel at your beauty
and glory in your ways,
and make a joyful duty
our sacrifice of praise. Topics: Praise of Christ; Praise of God; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: THAXTED
O God Beyond All Praising
God is Love: let heav'n adore him
Author: Timothy Rees, 1874-1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:4-5 Lyrics: 1 God is Love: let heav'n adore him;
God is Love: let earth rejoice;
let creation sing before him,
and exalt him with one voice.
He who laid the earth's foundation,
he who spread the heav'ns above,
he who breathes through all creation,
he is Love, eternal Love.
2 God is Love: and he enfoldeth
all the world in one embrace;
with unfailing grasp he holdeth
every child of every race.
And when human hearts are breaking
under sorrow's iron rod,
then they find that selfsame aching
deep within the heart of God.
3 God is Love: and though with blindness
sin afflicts the souls of all,
God's eternal loving-kindness
holds and guides us when we fall.
Sin and death and hell shall never
o'er us final triumph gain;
God is Love, so Love for ever
o'er the universe must reign. Topics: Proper 13 Year C; Proper 19 Year A; Proper 21 Year C Used With Tune: ALLELUIA
God is Love: let heav'n adore him
Have Mercy On Us, God Most High
Author: Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Job 38 Lyrics: 1 Have mercy on us, God most high,
who lift our hearts to thee;
have mercy now, most merciful,
most holy Trinity.
2 When heaven and earth were yet unmade,
when time was yet unknown,
thou in thy bliss and majesty
didst live and love alone.
3 How wonderful creation is,
the work which thou didst bless;
and O what then must thou be like,
eternal Loveliness!
4 Most ancient of all mysteries!
Low at thy throne we lie:
have mercy now, most merciful,
most holy Trinity. Topics: Lent (season); Repentance; Trinity Used With Tune: LINCOLN
Have Mercy On Us, God Most High
How Bright Appears the Morning Star
Author: Philipp Nicolai; John Christian Jacobi; William Mercer Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 How bright appears the Morning Star
with mercy beaming from afar;
the host of heav'n rejoices;
O righteous Branch, O Jesse’s Rod,
O Son of man, and Son of God,
we too will lift our voices.
Jesus, Jesus, holy, holy, yet most lowly,
now draw near us;
great Emmanuel, kindly hear us.
2 Though circled by the hosts on high,
he deigned to cast a loving eye
upon his helpless creature;
the whole creation’s Head and Lord,
by highest seraphim adored,
assumed our very nature.
Jesus, grant us through your merit, to inherit
your salvation;
hear, O hear our supplication.
3 Rejoice, O heav'ns, and earth reply;
with praise, you sinners, fill the sky
for this, his incarnation.
Incarnate God, put forth your pow'r;
ride on, ride on, great Conqueror,
till all know your salvation.
Amen, amen! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Praise be given
evermore by earth and heaven. Topics: Christmas; Christian year--Christmas Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN (NICOLAI)
How Bright Appears the Morning Star
Now All the Woods Are Sleeping
Author: Paul Gerhardt; Robert Bridges Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:1-7 Topics: Conclusion of Worship; In The Beginning Creator of Heaven and Earth Used With Tune: INNSBRUCK Text Sources: Lutheran Book of Worship (1978) (paraphrased)
Now All the Woods Are Sleeping
Give Praise to Our God
Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Job 38-41 First Line: Give praise to our God and sing a new song Lyrics: 1 Give praise to our God and sing a new song,
amid all the saints God's praises prolong;
a song to your Maker and Ruler now raise,
all children of Zion, rejoice and give praise.
2 With timbrel and harp and joyful acclaim,
with gladness and mirth, we praise your great name;
for now in your people your pleasure you seek,
with robes of salvation adorning the meek.
3 In glory exult, you saints of the Word;
with songs in the night high praises accord;
go forth in God's service, be strong in God's might
to conquer all evil and stand for the right.
4 For this is God's word: the saints shall not fail,
but over the earth the humble prevail;
all rulers and nations shall yield to their sway.
To God give the glory; sing praises for aye. Topics: Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt. 1995
Give Praise to Our God
We Come, O Christ, to You
Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:4-7 Lyrics: 1 We come, O Christ, to you,
true Son of God and man,
by whom all things consist,
in whom all life began.
In you alone we live and move
and have our being in your love.
2 You are the way to God,
your blood our ransom paid;
in you we face our Judge
and Maker unafraid.
Before the throne absolved we stand;
your love has met your law's demand.
3 You are the living truth;
all wisdom dwells in you,
the source of ev'ry skill,
the one eternal true!
O great I Am! in you we rest,
sure answer to our ev'ry quest.
4 You only are true life -
to know you is to live
the more abundant life
that earth can never give.
O risen Lord! we live in you:
in us each day your life renew!
5 We worship you, Lord Christ,
our Savior and our King;
to you our youth and strength
adoringly we bring:
so fill our hearts that all may view
your life in us and turn to you! Topics: Son and Redeemer; Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--All in all; Life in Christ Used With Tune: EASTVIEW
We Come, O Christ, to You
My Savior, how shall I proclaim
Author: J. Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 Lyrics: 1 My Saviour, how shall I proclaim,
How pay the mighty debt I owe?
Let all I have, and all I am,
Ceaseless to all thy glory show.
2 Too much to thee I can not give;
Too much I can not do for thee;
Let all thy love, and all thy grief,
Graven on my heart for ever be.
3 The meek, the still, the lowly mind,
Oh, may I learn from thee, my God!
And love, with softest pity joined,
For those that trample on thy blood!
4 Still let thy tears, thy groans, thy sighs
O'erflow my eyes, and heave my breast;
Till, loose from flesh and earth, I rise,
And ever in thy bosom rest. Topics: Provisions of the Gospel Glad Tidings; Giving All to Christ
My Savior, how shall I proclaim
Ten Thousand Reasons
Author: Jonas Myrin; Matt Redman Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Job 38-41 First Line: The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning Refrain First Line: Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul Topics: Daily Prayer Morning; Death and Dying; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: [The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning]
Ten Thousand Reasons
Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
Author: Cyril Argentine Alington (1872-1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:1-11 Topics: Beauty; Creation; Creation and the Environment; God Love of; Guidance; The Second Sunday before Lent Year A; The Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A; Truth; Wisdom Used With Tune: ST AUDREY
Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
Je louerai l’Eternel (Praise, I Will Praise You Lord)
Author: Claude Frayssé; Kenneth I. Morse Meter: 6.4.11.6.6.4.11.4 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Job 38-41 First Line: Je louerai l’Eternel (Praise, I will praise you, Lord) Topics: Discipleship; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: JE LOUERAI L'ETERNAL
Je louerai l’Eternel (Praise, I Will Praise You Lord)
The evil of sin visible in the fall of angels and men
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Job 38:7 First Line: When the great Builder arch'd the skies Lyrics: 1 When the great Builder arch'd the skies,
And form'd all nature with a word,
The joyful cherubs tun'd his praise,
And ev'ry bending throne ador'd.
2 High in the midst of all the throng,
Satan a tall arch-angel, sate,
Amongst the morning stars he sung,
Till sin destroy'd his heav'nly state.
3 ['Twas sin that hurl'd him from his throne.
Grov'ling in fire the rebel lies:
"How art thou sunk in darkness down,
"Son of the morning, from the skies!"
4 And thus our two first parents stood,
Till sin defil'd the happy place;
They lost their garden and their God,
And ruin'd all their unborn race.
5 [So sprung the plague from Adam's bow'r,
And spread destruction all abroad;
Sin, the curs'd name, that in one hour
Spoil'd six days' labour of a God.]
6 Tremble, my soul, and mourn for grief,
That such a foe should seize thy breast;
Fly to thy Lord for quick relief!
O! may he slay this treacherous guest.
7 Then to thy throne, victorious King,
Then to thy throne our shouts shall rise,
Thine everlasting arm we sing.
For sin, the monster, bleeds and dies.
The evil of sin visible in the fall of angels and men
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