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Go to dark Gethsemane
Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854); Andrew Donaldson (b. 1951) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 506 hymnals Scripture: John 18:28-40, 19:1-16 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christ Risen Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday Used With Tune: PETRA (REDHEAD 76)
Go to dark Gethsemane
Lead On, O King Eternal
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 397 hymnals Scripture: John 18:36 Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal,
the day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of conquest
your tents shall be our home.
Through days of preparation
your grace has made us strong,
and now, O King eternal,
we lift our battle song.
2 Lead on, O King eternal,
till sin’s fierce war shall cease,
and holiness shall whisper
the sweet Amen of peace;
for not with swords loud clashing,
nor roll of stirring drums;
with deeds of love and mercy
the heavenly kingdom comes.
3 Lead on, O King eternal,
we follow, not with fears;
for gladness breaks like morning
where'er your face appears;
your cross is lifted o'er us;
we journey in its light;
the crown awaits the conquest:
lead on, O God of might.
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Kingdom of God; Missions; Recessional Hymns Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O King Eternal
At the Name of Jesus
Author: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 253 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 First Line: At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow Lyrics: 1 At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow,
every tongue confess him King of glory now;
'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord,
who from the beginning was the mighty Word.
2 Humbled for a season to receive a name
from the lips of sinners unto whom he came,
faithfully he bore it spotless to the last,
brought it back victorious when from death he passed;
3 Name him, Christians, name him, with love strong as death,
but with awe and wonder, and with bated breath;
he is God the Saviour, he is Christ the Lord,
ever to be worshipped, trusted, and adored.
5 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue
all that is not holy, all that is not true;
crown him as your Saviour in temptation's hour;
let his will enfold you in its light and power.
5 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again,
with his Father's glory, with his angel train;
for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow,
and our hearts confess him King of Glory now. Topics: Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Name of Jesus; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON
At the Name of Jesus
This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping
Author: Peter Abelard (1079-1142); Richard Lyman Sturch (b. 1936) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19:1-37 Lyrics: 1 This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping,
when powers of darkness overcome the day,
the night the faithful mourn the weight of evil
whereby our sins the Son of Man betray.
2 This night the traitor, wolf within the sheepfold,
betrays himself into his victim's will;
the Lamb of God for sacrifice preparing,
sin brings about the cure for sin's own ill.
3 This night Christ institutes his holy supper,
blest food and drink for heart and soul and mind;
this night injustice joins its hand to treason's,
and buys the ransom-price of humankind.
4 This night the Lord by slaves shall be arrested,
he who destroys our slavery to sin;
accused of crime, to criminals be given,
that judgement on the righteous Judge begin.
5 O make us sharers, Saviour, of your Passion,
that we may share your glory that shall be;
let us pass through these three dark nights of sorrow
to Easter's laughter and its liberty. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Maundy Thursday Used With Tune: INTERCESSOR
This is the night, dear friends, the night for weeping
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 1,801 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: TRURO
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 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 forever,
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: Advent; Kingdom Used With Tune: STUTTGART
Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus
The Head That Once Was Crowned
Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 512 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns Topics: Easter (season); Sunday of the Passion; Christian Life; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS
The Head That Once Was Crowned
O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
Author: Benjamin Webb (1819-1885) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19:1-37 Lyrics: 1 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
Surpassing thought and fantasy
that God, the Son of God, should take
our mortal form for mortals' sake.
2 For us baptized, for us he bore
his holy fast, and hungered sore;
for us temptations sharp he knew;
for us the tempter overthrew.
3 For us he prayed, for us he taught,
for us the lost with love he sought,
by words, and signs, and actions, he
brought health and hope to set us free.
4 For us to wicked men betrayed,
scourged, mocked, in crown of thorns arrayed,
he bore the shameful cross and death;
for us at length gave up his breath.
5 For us he rose from death again,
for us he went on high to reign,
for us he sent his Spirit here
to guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.
6 To him whose boundless love has won
salvation for us through his Son,
to God the Father, glory be
both now and through eternity. Topics: Christian Year Lent; Creed Used With Tune: EISENACH (LEIPZIG) Text Sources: Latin, 15th century
O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
Author: Louis F. Benson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: John 18:37 Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem, of shepherds watching there,
and of the news that came to them from angels in the air:
the light that shone on Bethlehem fills all the world today;
of Jesus’ birth and peace on earth the angels sing alway.
2 O sing a song of Nazareth, of sunny days of joy,
O sing of fragrant flowers’ breath, and of the sinless Boy:
for now the flowers of Nazareth in every heart may grow;
now spreads the fame of his dear name on all the winds that blow.
3 O sing a song of Galilee, of lake and woods and hill,
of him who walked upon the sea and bade the waves be still:
for though, like waves on Galilee, dark seas of trouble roll,
when faith has heard the Master’s word, falls peace upon the soul.
4 O sing a song of Calvary, its glory and dismay;
of him who hung upon the tree, and took our sins away:
for he who died on Calvary is risen from the grave,
and Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored, is mighty now to save.
Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Sinlessness; Jesus Christ Suffering Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
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: John 18:33-37 Topics: Adoration; God, maternal images; Jesus, the Lamb; Jesus, the Shepherd Used With Tune: CHRISTUS PARADOX
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
We do not hope to ease our minds
Author: Marnie Barrell (b. 1952) Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-40 Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Good Friday; Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Human Dignity; Social Concern Used With Tune: MARY MORISON
We do not hope to ease our minds
O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us
Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b.1939 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; Christ the King; Cross; Humility; Justice; Love of God for Us; New Life; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Reign of God, Kingdom; Sacrifice; Saving Blood of Christ; Service; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
O Christ, What Can It Mean for Us
Ride on, ride on, the time is right
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 18:37-38 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Palm (Passion) Sunday Used With Tune: RIDE ON
Ride on, ride on, the time is right
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,999 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the cross of Christ, my God;
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down;
did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Discipleship; Holy Week (Good Friday); Praise of God; Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,228 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Jesus Christ, Light; Light; Salvation/Redemption; Water; Trust Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Rejoice the Lord is King!
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 742 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: GOPSAL
Rejoice the Lord is King!
Hail, thou once despisèd Jesus!
Author: John Bakewell, 1721-1819; Martin Madan, 1726-1790 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 625 hymnals Scripture: John 18:37 Lyrics: 1 Hail, thou once despisèd Jesus!
Hail, thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, thou universal Saviour,
bearer of our sin and shame!
By thy merit we find favour;
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 heavenly host adore thee,
seated at thy Father's side.
There for sinners thou art pleading,
there thou dost our place prepare,
ever for us interceding,
till in glory we appear. Topics: Ascension; Easter VII Year B Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
Hail, thou once despisèd Jesus!
Ride On, Ride On in Majesty
Author: Henry Hart Milman (1791-1868) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 505 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 First Line: Ride on, ride on in majesty! Lyrics: 1 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
Hark! all the tribes "Hosanna" cry;
O Saviour meek, pursue thy road
with palms and scattered garments strowed.
2 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die;
O Christ, thy triumphs now begin
o'er captive death and conquered sin.
3 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
The angel-squadrons of the sky
look down with sad and wondering eyes
to see the approaching sacrifice.
4 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh;
the Father on his sapphire throne
awaits his own anointed Son.
5 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die;
bow thy meek head to mortal pain,
then take, O God, thy power, and reign. Topics: Sunday of the Passion; Palm Sunday Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW
Ride On, Ride On in Majesty
Thou didst leave Thy throne
Author: Emily E. S. Elliott Meter: Irregular Appears in 417 hymnals Scripture: John 18:36 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Life and Example Used With Tune: MARGARET
Thou didst leave Thy throne
What Wondrous Love Is This
Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 252 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul!
2 When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.
3 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;
to God and to the Lamb I will sing;
to God and to the Lamb, who is the great I AM
while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
while millions join the theme, I will sing.
4 And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on,
and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free I'll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on,
and through eternity I'll sing on. Topics: Thanksgiving; Adoration; Forgiveness; Jesus, the Lamb; Lent (season); Salvation/Redemption Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: General Selection of the Newest and Most Admired Hymns and Spiritual Songs Now in Use, 1811, alt.
What Wondrous Love Is This
O Jesus, King Most Wonderful
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1090-1153; E. Caswall, 1814-78 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 247 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou Sweetness most ineffable,
In whom all joys are found!
2 When once Thou visitest the heart,
The truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.
3 O Jesus, Light of all below,
Thou Fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
All that we can desire.
4 May ev'ry heart confess Thy name
And ever Thee adore
And, seeking Thee, itself inflame
To seek Thee more and more!
5 Thee may our tongues forever bless,
Thee may we love alone,
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own!
Topics: Jesus, Our King Used With Tune: ST. AGNES
O Jesus, King Most Wonderful
Were You There
Meter: Irregular Appears in 221 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble:
were you there when they crucified my Lord?
2. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble:
were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
3. Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble:
were you there when they pierced him in the side?
4. Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble:
were you there when the sun refused to shine? Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Were You There
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Author: John Mason Neal Appears in 220 hymnals Scripture: John 18:37 Topics: Advent; Christ; Jesus Christ; Son of God; The Lord Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Medieval Latin Carol, 14th Century
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Once to Every Man and Nation
Author: James Russell Lowell Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 193 hymnals Scripture: John 18:37-38 Lyrics: 1 Once to every man and nation
Comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of truth with falsehood,
For the good or evil side;
Some great cause, some new decision,
Offering each the bloom or blight,
And the choice goes by forever
Twixt that darkness and that light.
2 By the light of burning martyrs,
Jesus' bleeding feet I track,
Toiling up new Calvaries ever
With the cross that turns not back;
New occasions teach new duties,
Time makes ancient good uncouth;
They must upward still and onward,
Who would keep abreast of truth.
3 Tho' the cause of evil prosper,
Yet 'tis truth alone is strong;
Tho' her portion be the scaffold,
And upon the throne be wrong,
Yet that scaffold sways the future,
And, behind the dim unknown,
Standeth God within the shadow
Keeping watch above His own.
Amen. Used With Tune: TON-Y-BOTEL
Once to Every Man and Nation
At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: John 18 First Line: [At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing] Text Sources: Unknown 6th Century - Cyberhymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/, 1996)
At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Let earth and heaven agree
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 183 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: MILLENNIUM
Let earth and heaven agree
Praise to the Holiest in the Height
Author: John Henry Newman (1801-1890) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 170 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Holiest in the height,
and in the depth be praise;
in all his words most wonderful,
most sure in all his ways.
2 O loving wisdom of our God!
When all was sin and shame,
a second Adam to the fight
and to the rescue came.
3 O generous love! that flesh and blood,
which did in Adam fail,
should strive afresh against the foe,
should strive and should prevail:
4 and that the highest gift of grace
should flesh and blood refine;
God's presence and his very self,
and essence all-divine;
5 who in the garden secretly,
and on the cross on high,
should teach his followers, and inspire
to suffer and to die.
6 Praise to the Holiest in the height,
and in the depth be praise;
in all his words most wonderful,
most sure in all his ways. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday); Praise of God; Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: GERONTIUS
Praise to the Holiest in the Height
The Royal Banners Forward Go
Author: Venantius Fortunatus (540?-600?); John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 134 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Lyrics: 1 The royal banners forward go;
the cross shines forth in mystic glow;
where he, the Life, did flesh endure,
and by that death did life procure.
2 There while he hung, his sacred side
by soldier's spear was opened wide
to cleanse us in the precious flood
of water mingled with his blood.
3 Fulfilled is all his words foretold;
then spread the banners, and unfold
love's crowning power, that all may see
he reigns and triumphs from the tree.
4 O tree of grace, the conquering sign,
which dost in royal purple shine,
gone is thy shame; for, lo, each bough
proclaims the prince of glory now.
5 For once thy favoured branches bore
the wealth that did the world restore,
the priceless treasure, freely spent
to pay for our enfranchisement.
6 Father of all, life's source and spring,
may every soul thy praises sing;
may those obey the rule of heaven,
for whom the perfect life was given. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: VEXILLA REGIS
The Royal Banners Forward Go
My Song Is Love Unknown
Author: Samuel Crossman (1624?-1683) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 Lyrics: 1 My song is love unknown,
my Savior’s love to me,
love to the loveless shown
that they might lovely be.
O who am I,
that for my sake
my Lord should take
frail flesh, and die?
2 He came from his blest throne
salvation to bestow,
but all made strange, and none
the longed-for Christ would know;
but O my friend,
my friend indeed,
who at my need
his life did spend.
3 Sometimes they strew his way,
and his sweet praises sing,
resounding all the day
hosannas to their King.
Then “Crucify!”
is all their breath,
and for his death
they thirst and cry.
4 Why, what has my Lord done?
What makes this rage and spite?
He made the lame to run,
he gave the blind their sight.
Sweet injuries!
Yet they at these
themselves displease,
and 'gainst him rise.
5 They rise, and needs will have
my dear Lord made away;
a murderer they save,
the Prince of Life they slay.
Yet cheerful he
to suffering goes,
that he his foes
from thence might free.
6 Here might I stay and sing,
no story so divine;
never was love, dear King,
never was grief like thine!
This is my friend,
in whose sweet praise
I all my days
could gladly spend. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN
My Song Is Love Unknown
Ye that Pass By, Behold the Man
Appears in 104 hymnals Scripture: John 18 First Line: [Ye that Pass By, Behold the Man] Text Sources: Cyberhymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/, 1996)
Ye that Pass By, Behold the Man
O Sacred Head, Surrounded
Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877); Arnulf of Louvain (1200?-1250?); Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676); James Waddell Alexander (1804-1853) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 89 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 Lyrics: 1 O sacred head surrounded
by crown of piercing thorn;
O royal head so wounded,
reviled, and put to scorn:
death's shadows rise before you,
the glow of life decays,
yet angel hosts adore you
and tremble as they gaze!
2 Your youthfulness and vigour
are spent, your strength is gone,
and in your tortured figure
I see death drawing on:
what agony of dying,
what love, to sinners free!
My Lord, all grace supplying,
O turn your face on me!
3 Your sinless soul's oppression
was all for sinners' gain;
mine, mine was the transgression,
but yours the deadly pain:
I bow my head, my Saviour,
for I deserve your place;
O grant to me your favour,
and heal me by your grace.
4 What language shall I borrow
to thank you, dearest Friend,
for this your dying sorrow,
your mercy without end?
Lord, make me yours for ever:
your servant let me be;
and may I never, never
betray your love for me. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE Text Sources: rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982
O Sacred Head, Surrounded
'Tis finished! The Messiah Dies
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 67 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 Lyrics: 1 'Tis finished! the Messiah dies,
cut off for sins, but not his own.
Accomplished is the sacrifice,
the great redeeming work is done.
2 The veil is rent; in Christ alone
the living way to heaven is seen.
The middle wall is broken down,
and all the world may enter in.
3 'Tis finished! All my guilt and pain,
I want no sacrifice beside;
for me, for me the Lamb is slain;
'tis finished! I am justified.
4 The reign of sin and death is o'er,
and all may live from sin set free;
Satan hath lost his mortal power;
'tis swallowed up in victory. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: BABYLON'S STREAMS
'Tis finished! The Messiah Dies
Christ, the Life of All the Living
Author: Ernst C. Homburg; Catherine Winkworth Appears in 66 hymnals Scripture: John 18-20 Refrain First Line: thousand, thousand thanks are due Lyrics: 1 Christ, the life of all the living;
Christ, the death of death our foe;
Christ, for us yourself once giving
to the darkest depths of woe:
through your suffering, death, and merit,
life eternal we inherit;
Refrain:
thousand, thousand thanks are due,
dearest Jesus, unto you.
2 You have suffered great affliction
and have borne it patiently,
even death by crucifixion:
our atonement full and free.
Lord, you chose to be tormented,
that our doom should be prevented; [Refrain]
3 Lord, for all that bought our pardon,
for the sorrows deep and sore,
for the anguish in the garden,
we will thank you evermore.
For the victory of your dying—
sinful nature mortifying— [Refrain]
Topics: Church Year Lent; Death and Dying; Jesus Christ Atonement; Jesus Christ Lamb; Jesus Christ Suffering Used With Tune: JESU, MEINES LEBENS LEBEN
Christ, the Life of All the Living
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour
Author: George Hugh Bourne (1840-1925) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Lyrics: 1 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour,
first begotten from the dead,
thou alone, our strong defender,
liftest up thy people’s head.
Alleluia,
Jesus, true and living bread!
2 Here our humblest homage pay we,
here in loving reverence bow;
here for faith’s discernment pray we,
lest we fail to know thee now.
Alleluia,
thou art here, we ask not how.
3 Though the lowliest form doth veil thee
as of old in Bethlehem,
here as there thine angels hail thee,
branch and flower of Jesse's stem.
Alleluia,
we in worship join with them.
4 Paschal Lamb, thine offering, finished
once for all when thou wast slain,
in its fullness undiminished
shall forevermore remain,
alleluia,
Cleansing us from every stain.
5 Life-imparting heavenly Manna,
stricken Rock with streaming side,
heaven and earth with loud hosanna
worship thee, the Lamb who died,
alleluia,
risen, ascended, glorified! Topics: Eucharist; Adoration; Bread; Easter (season); Eucharist; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: ST. OSMUND
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendour
Victim divine, thy grace we claim
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: CREDO
Victim divine, thy grace we claim
He Rose
Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.9 with refrain Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 First Line: They crucified my Saviour Refrain First Line: He rose, he rose Lyrics: 1 They crucified my Saviour
and nailed him to the tree,
they crucified my Saviour,
and nailed him to the tree,
they crucified my Saviour,
and nailed him to the tree
and the Lord will bear my spirit home.
Refrain:
He rose, he rose, he rose from the dead!
He rose, he rose, he rose from the dead!
He rose, he rose, he rose from the dead,
and the Lord will bear my spirit home.
2 Then Joseph begged his body
and laid it in a tomb,
then Joseph begged his body
and laid it in a tomb,
then Joseph begged his body,
and laid it in a tomb,
and the Lord will bear my spirit home. [Refrain]
3 Sister Mary she came running,
a-looking for my Lord,
Sister Mary she came running,
a-looking for my Lord,
Sister Mary she came running,
a-looking for my Lord,
and the Lord will bear my spirit home. [Refrain]
4 An angel came from heaven
and rolled the stone away,
an angel came from heaven
and rolled the stone away,
an angel came from heaven
and rolled the stone away,
and the Lord will bear my spirit home. [Refrain] Topics: Easter (season); Joseph of Arimathea; Mary Magdalene Used With Tune: ASCENSIUS Text Sources: African-American spiritual
He Rose
Christ Is the King
Author: George K. A. Bell, 1883-1958 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33 First Line: Christ is the King! O friends rejoice Topics: Christ the King; Discipleship; Jesus; Saints; Unity; Witness Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT Text Sources: Enlarged Songs of Praise, 1931
Christ Is the King
O Dearest Lord, Thy Sacred Head
Author: Henry Ernest Hardy (1869-1946) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
with thorns was pierced for me:
O pour thy blessing on my head,
that I may think for thee.
2 O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands
with nails were pierced for me:
O shed thy blessing on my hands,
that they may work for thee.
3 O dearest Lord, thy sacred feet
with nails were pierced for me:
O pour thy blessing on my feet,
that they may follow thee.
4 O dearest Lord, thy sacred heart
with spear was pierced for me:
O pour thy blessings on my heart,
that I may live for thee. Topics: Adoration; Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: DUNFERMLINE
O Dearest Lord, Thy Sacred Head
Prepare the Way, O Zion!
Author: Franz Mikael Franzèn; Augustus Nelson Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6.6 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: John 18:36 Refrain First Line: O blest is He that came Lyrics: 1 Prepare the way, O Zion!
Ye awful deeps, rise high;
Sink low, ye tow'ring mountains,
The Lord is drawing nigh;
The righteous King of glory,
Foretold in sacred story.
Refrain:
O blest is He that came
In God the Father’s Name.
2 O Zion, He approacheth,
Thy Lord and King for aye!
Strew palms where He advanceth,
Spread garments in His way.
God’s promise faileth never,
Hosanna sound forever! [Refrain]
3 Fling wide thy portals, Zion,
And hail thy glorious King;
His tidings of salvation
To every people bring,
Who, waiting yet in sadness,
Would sing His praise in gladness. [Refrain]
4 He cometh not with warriors,
And not with pomp and show,
Yet smiteth He with terror
Sin, death, and every foe.
The Spirit’s sword He wieldeth,
Not e’en to death He yieldeth. [Refrain]
5 Give heed, thou sinful people,
Thy King and Saviour own;
The kingdom He hath founded
Is not an earthly one;
No power can overthrow it,
Nor earthly wisdom know it. [Refrain]
6 The throne which He ascendeth
Is fixed in heaven above:
His sanctified dominion
Is light alone and love.
His praise be ever sounding
For grace and peace abounding. [Refrain]
7 Jerusalem is fallen,
And closed its temple-door;
Its sacrifices ended;
Its scepter is no more.
Christ’s kingdom never ceaseth,
Its glory still increaseth. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Advent, First Sunday; Palm Sunday; Names and Office of Christ King; Church to receive her King; Kingdom of Christ; Zion, the Church Used With Tune: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN
Prepare the Way, O Zion!
Calvary, Calvary
Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 First Line: Everytime I think about Jesus Lyrics: Refrain:
Calvary, Calvary,
Calvary, Calvary,
Calvary, Calvary,
surely he died on Calvary.
1 Every time I think about Jesus,
every time I think about Jesus,
every time I think about Jesus,
surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain]
2 Don't you hear the hammering?
Don't you hear the hammering?
Don't you hear the hammering?
Surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain]
3 Don’t you hear him calling his Father?
Don’t you hear him calling his Father?
Don’t you hear him calling his Father?
Surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain]
4 Don’t you hear him say, “It is finished!”
Don’t you hear him say, “It is finished!”
Don’t you hear him say, “It is finished!”
Surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain]
5 Jesus died for my salvation,
Jesus died for my salvation,
Jesus died for my salvation,
surely he died on Calvary.[Refrain]
6 Sinner, do you love my Jesus?
Sinner, do you love my Jesus?
Sinner, do you love my Jesus?
Surely he died on Calvary. [Refrain] Topics: Evangelism; Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: CALVARY Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Calvary, Calvary
Alone Thou Goest Forth, O Lord
Author: Peter Abelard (1079-1142); F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: BANGOR
Alone Thou Goest Forth, O Lord
Yours the glory and the crown
Author: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 First Line: Christ triumphant, ever reigning Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: GUITING POWER
Yours the glory and the crown
We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ
Author: Judith Beatrice O'Neill, b. 1930; Norman Wallwork, b. 1946 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Topics: Baptism and Thanksgiving Services Used With Tune: KILMARNOCK
We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ
Born in the Night, Mary's Child
Author: Geoffrey Ainger (1925-) Meter: 4.3.6 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 Lyrics: 1 Born in the night, Mary's child,
a long way from your home:
coming in need, Mary's child,
born in a borrowed room.
2 Clear shining light, Mary's child,
your face lights up our way;
light of the world, Mary's child,
dawn on our darkened day.
3 Truth of our life, Mary's child,
you tell us God is good;
prove it is true, Mary's child.
Go to your cross of wood.
4 Hope of the world, Mary's child,
you're coming soon to reign;
king of the earth, Mary's child,
walk in our streets again. Topics: Christmas; Mary; Epiphany Used With Tune: MARY'S CHILD
Born in the Night, Mary's Child
God is love: his the care
Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: John 18:37 Refrain First Line: Sing aloud, loud, loud! Lyrics: 1 God is love: his the care,
tending each, ev'rywhere,
God is love, all is there!
Jesus came to show him,
that we all might know him!
Refrain:
Sing aloud, loud, loud!
sing aloud, loud, loud!
God is good! God is truth!
God is beauty! Praise him!
2 None can see God above;
we can share life and love;
thus may we Godward move,
finding him in creation,
holding ev'ry nation. [Refrain]
3 Jesus lived on the earth,
hope and life brought to birth
and affirmed human worth,
for he came to save us
by the truth he gave us. [Refrain]
4 To our Lord praise we sing,
light and life, friend and King,
coming down, love to bring,
pattern for our duty,
showing God in beauty. [Refrain] Topics: Grace and Providence; Year B Christ the King; Year B Easter 5 Used With Tune: PERSONENT HODIE (THEODORIC)
God is love: his the care
Not Far Beyond the Sea
Author: George B. Caird (1917-1984 ) Meter: 8.8.6 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: John 18:33-37 First Line: Not far beyond the sea, nor high Topics: Christian Life; Jesus Christ the Word; Learning Used With Tune: CHAPEL ROYAL
Not Far Beyond the Sea
To Mock Your reign
Author: F. Pratt Green (1903-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: John 18, 19 First Line: To mock your reign, O dearest Lord Lyrics: 1 To mock your reign, O dearest Lord,
they made a crown of thorns;
set you with taunts along that road
from which no one returns.
They did not know, as we do now,
that glorious is your crown;
that thorns would flower upon your brow,
your sorrows heal our own.
2 In mock acclaim, O gracious Lord,
they snatched a purple cloak,
your passion turned, for all they cared,
into a soldier's joke.
They did not know, as we do now,
that though we merit blame
you will your robe of mercy throw
around our naked shame.
3 A sceptered reed, O patient Lord,
they thrust into your hand,
and acted out their grim charade
to its appointed end.
They did not know, as we do now,
though empires rise and fall,
your Kingdom shall not cease to grow
till love embraces all. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: THE THIRD TUNE
To Mock Your reign
Oh Say, What Is Truth?
Author: John Jaques, 1827–1900 Meter: Irregular Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: John 18:37-38 First Line: Oh say, what is truth? ’Tis the fairest gem Lyrics: 1. Oh say, what is truth? ’Tis the fairest gem
That the riches of worlds can produce,
And priceless the value of truth will be when
The proud monarch’s costliest diadem
Is counted but dross and refuse.
2. Yes, say, what is truth? ’Tis the brightest prize
To which mortals or Gods can aspire.
Go search in the depths where it glittering lies,
Or ascend in pursuit to the loftiest skies:
’Tis an aim for the noblest desire.
3. The sceptre may fall from the despot’s grasp
When with winds of stern justice he copes.
But the pillar of truth will endure to the last,
And its firm-rooted bulwarks outstand the rude blast
And the wreck of the fell tyrant’s hopes.
4. Then say, what is truth? ’Tis the last and the first,
For the limits of time it steps o’er.
Tho the heavens depart and the earth’s fountains burst,
Truth, the sum of existence, will weather the worst,
Eternal, unchanged, evermore. Topics: Honesty; Special Topics; Truth Used With Tune: JAQUES
Oh Say, What Is Truth?
The Star Proclaims the King Is Here
Author: Coelius Sedulius, 5th cent.; John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: John 18:36-37 Lyrics: 1 The star proclaims the King is here;
But, Herod, why this senseless fear?
For He who offers heav'nly birth
Seeks not the kingdoms of this earth.
2 The eastern sages saw from far
And followed on His guiding star;
And, led by light, to light they trod
And by their gifts confessed their God.
3 Within the Jordan's sacred flood
The heav'nly Lamb in meekness stood
That He, of whom no sin was known,
Might cleanse His people from their own.
4 And oh, what miracle divine,
When water reddened into wine!
He spoke the word, and forth it flowed
In streams that nature ne'er bestowed.
5 For this Thy glad epiphany
All glory, Jesus, be to Thee,
Whom with the Father we adore,
And Holy Spirit evermore. Used With Tune: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
The Star Proclaims the King Is Here
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