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I Am the Bread of Life

Author: Suzanne Toolan, b. 1927 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: John 6 Refrain First Line: And I will raise them up Topics: Easter and Ascension Used With Tune: [I am the bread of life]

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 430 hymnals Scripture: John 6:21 Topics: God Eternity and Power; God Protection Used With Tune: MELITA

Eat This Bread

Author: Robert Batastini, b. 1942; The Community of Taizé Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Christ is the bread of life Refrain First Line: Eat this bread, drink this cup Topics: Lord's Supper Used With Tune: EAT THIS BREAD

Break Now the Bread of Life

Author: Mary Artemesia Lathbury; Alexander Groves, 1842-1909 Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 733 hymnals Scripture: John 6:11 Lyrics: 1 Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as once you broke the loaves beside the sea. Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord; my spirit waits for you, O living Word. 2 Bless your own word of truth, dear Lord, to me, as when you blessed the bread by Galilee. Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall; and I shall find my peace, my All in all! 3 You are the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, your holy word the truth that rescues me. Give me to eat and live with you above; teach me to love your truth, for you are love. 4 O send your Spirit now, dear Lord, to me, that he may touch my eyes and make me see. Show me the truth made plain within your Word, for in your book revealed I see you, Lord. Topics: Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Bread of Life; Illumination; Word of God; Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Bread of Life; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Peace; Word of God Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

Eat This Bread

Author: Robert Batastini, b. 1942; Taizé Community Meter: Irregular Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Eat this bread, drink this cup Refrain First Line: Eat this bread, drink this cup Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: BERTHIER

Bread of Life from Heaven (Pan de Vida Eterna)

Author: Susan R. Briehl, b. 1952; Jaime Cortez, b. 1963 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Break now the bread of Christ's sacrifice Topics: Eucharist; Sacrifice; Thirst Used With Tune: [Break now the bread of Christ's sacrifice]

O Sing a Song of Bethlehem

Author: Louis F. Benson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 65 hymnals Scripture: John 6:19 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: Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Father, We Thank Thee, Who Hast Planted

Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: John 6 Topics: Holy Name Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU Text Sources: Didache

Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-13 Refrain First Line: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy; bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Refrain: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! 2 Christ is able to make us one. At the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. (Refrain) 3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share. God (Immanuel) everywhere! (Refrain) Topics: Witness Used With Tune: LINSTEAD

I Am the Living Bread

Author: David Haas Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: I am the living bread come down from heaven Refrain First Line: See this bread Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; Communion Processional Hymns Used With Tune: [See this bread; take and eat, and live]

Fears removed—It is I, be not afraid

Author: Jesse Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: John 6:20 First Line: Unclean, unclean, and full of sin Lyrics: 1 Unclean! unclean! and full of sin, From first to last, alas, I've been! Deceitful is my heart: Guilt presses down my burden'd soul, But Jesus can the waves controul, And bid my fears depart. 2 When first I heard his word of grace, Ungratefully I hid my face, Ungratefully delay'd: At length his voice more powerful came, " 'Tis I" he cry'd "I, still the same, "Thou need's not be afraid." 3 My heart was chang'd, in that same hour My soul confess'd his mighty power, Outflow'd the briny tear: I listen'd still to hear his voice, Again he said, "in me rejoice, " 'Tis I, thou need's not fear." 4 "Unworthy of thy love," I cry'd, "Freely I love," he soon reply'd, "On me thy faith be staid; "On me for every thing depend, "I'm Jesus still, the sinner's friend. "Thou need'st not be afraid." Topics: Graces of the Spirit Trust; Fears and doubts removed; Leper crying

Come to the Feast (Ven al Banquete)

Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950; Pia Moriarty, b. 1948; Jaime Cortez, b. 1963 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-13 First Line: Like the child whose fishes and loaves (Quién le puede dar de comer) Refrain First Line: Come, come to the banquet (Ven, ven al banquete) Topics: Easter Season; Tiempo de Pascua; Rites of the Church Christian Initiation/Baptism; Ritos de la Iglesia Christiana/Bautismo; Rites of the Church Eucharist; Ritos de la Iglesia Eucaristía; Rites of the Church Penance; Ritos de la Iglesia Penitencia; Rites of the Church Pastoral Care of the Sick; Ritos de la Iglesia Cuidado Pastarol de los Enfermos; Agua; Water; Buscar; Seeking; Courage; Valor; Fear; Miedo; Freedom; Libertad; Grief; Pena; Hambre y Sed; Hunger and Thirst; Healing; Sanación; Invitación; Invitation; Justice; Justicia; Life; Vida; Preocupación Social; Social Concern; Providence; Providencia; Reconciliación; Reconciliation Used With Tune: [Like the child whose fishes and loaves]

Sing of Andrew, John's disciple

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 6:8-9 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Discipleship; Gospel Call; Jesus baptism; St. Andrew Used With Tune: NETTLETON

The Supper of the Lord

Author: Laurence Rosania, b. 1957 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: This is the bread of God Refrain First Line: Precious body, precious body Topics: Eucharist; Service Music for Mass Communion Song; The Liturgical Year Thursday of the Lord's Supper at the Evening Mass Used With Tune: [This is the bread of God]

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Author: Edward Mote Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,096 hymnals Scripture: John 6:16-21 Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness seems to hide his face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 His oath, his covenant, his blood support me in the whelming flood; when all around my soul gives way, he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain] 4 When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found, dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Topics: Atonement; Christ's Return and Judgment; Grace; Hope; Jesus Christ Advent; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK

O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 563 hymnals Scripture: John 6 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, The fount of life and our true light, We seek the peace your love imparts, And stand rejoicing in your sight. 2 We taste in you our living bread, And long to feast upon you still; We drink of you, the fountain-head, Our thirsting souls to quench and fill. 3 For you our restless spirits yearn Where'er our changing lot is cast; Glad, when your presence we discern, Blest, when our faith can hold you fast. 4 O Jesus, ever with us stay; Make all our moments calm and bright; O chase the night of sin away, Shed over the world your holy light. Topics: Sacred Heart; Eucharist; Comfort; Faith; Food; Jesus Christ; Joy; Life; Light; Peace; Petition; Presence of God Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Walking by faith

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 240 hymnals Scripture: John 6:21 First Line: If, on a quiet sea Topics: Duties and Trials Patience and Resignation Used With Tune: GREENWICH

O Where Is He That Trod the Sea?

Author: T. T. Lynch Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 59 hymnals Scripture: John 6:5-13 Lyrics: 1 O where is he that trod the sea? O where is he that spake and demons from their victims flee, the dead their slumbers break, the palsied rise in freedom strong, the speechless talk and sing, and from blind eyes benighted long bright beams of morning spring? 2 O where is he that trod the sea? O where is he that spake and piercing words of liberty the deaf ears open shake, and mildest words artrest the haste of fever's deadly fire, and strong ones heal the weak who waste their lives in sad desire? 3 O where is he that trod the sea? 'Tis only he can save; to thousands hung'ring wearily a wondrous meal he gave; full soon with bread from heaven fed, their rustic fare they take; 'twas springtide when he bless'd the bread, and harvest when he brake. 4 O where is he that trod the sea? My soul, the Lord is here! Let all thy fears be hushed in thee; be thine to look, to hear; he all thy needs will satisfy. Art thou diseased or dumb, or dost thou in thy hunger cry? "I come," saith Christ, "I come!" Used With Tune: SHEPHERD'S PIPES

The Demoniac of Gadara

Author: Bp. Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 6:20 First Line: The winds were howling o'er the deep Topics: Christ Ministry of

Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness

Author: Rusty Edwards (1955-) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-21 Lyrics: 1 Praise the one who break the darkness with a liberating light. Praise the one who frees the prisoners, turning blindness into sight. Praise the one who preached the gospel, healing every dread disease, calming storms and feeding thousands with the very bread of peace. 2 Praise the one who blessed the children with a strong yet gentle word. Praise the one who drove out demons with a piercing two-edged sword. Praise the one who brings cool water to the desert's burning sand. From this well comes living water quenching thirst in every land. 3 Praise the one true love incarnate: Christ who suffered in our place. Jesus died and rose for many that we may know God by grace. Let us sing for joy and gladness, seeing what our God has done. Praise the one redeeming glory; praise the One who makes us one. Topics: Epiphany (season); Healing; Jesus' Life and Ministry; Praise of God; Water Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Bread of Life

Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: As we proclaim your death Refrain First Line: Bread of life, hope of the world Topics: Global Family; Healing; Hope; Unity; Service Music for Mass Communion Song Used With Tune: [As we proclaim your death]

Behold the Lamb

Author: Martin Willett Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Those who were in the dark Refrain First Line: Behold, behold the Lamb of God Topics: Lamb Used With Tune: [Those who were in the dark]

O Thou that on the billow

Author: Anne Ross Cousin Meter: 7.3.7.3.6.8.7.4 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 6:19-21 Topics: Special Occasions Sailors and Travellers Used With Tune: GALILEE

Risen Lord, We Gather Round You

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-15 Topics: Mary, Mother of God; Chrism Mass; Thursday of the Lord's Supper; Body and Blood of Christ; Blessed Virgin Mary; Christian Initiation Sacraments; Baptism Sacraments; Eucharist Sacraments; Holy Orders Sacraments; Anniversaries; Communion; Compassion; Discipleship; Feast; Gathering; Healing; Hunger and Thirst; Love for Others; New Life; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Service; Sharing, Giving; Sickness; Unity; Welcome Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

What Feast of Love

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.7.6.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: What feast of love is offered here Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES

All that I have, all that I have

Author: Dorothy G. Montgomery Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 6:5-13 First Line: Two little fishes, five loaves of bread Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Dedication; Offering of money; Offering of self Used With Tune: ALL THAT I HAVE

Grant us dear Lord our daily bread

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-15 Lyrics: 1 Grant us dear Lord our daily bread, Thus do we pray in time of need; To him our precious lord we cry, Who daily doth our wants supply. 2 Where nothing laid in store we see, Where thousands faint and hungry be; Yet may we trust and firmly b'lieve, He find's a way for us to live. 3 When Jesus in the wilderness Beheld, his follow'rs in distress, Fatigued and hungry, weak and faint, He pitti'd them to see their want. 4 And how to help them he well knew, Altho' he ask'd what shall we do? Our faith must always first be tried, Before our wants are all supplied. 5 He then commands them to prepare, And trust his providence and care; Without a table being set, The feast for them was soon complete. 6 When Jesus grants us his increase, Then we partake the greater bliss; Two little fish, five loaves of bread, Some thousands of his follow'rs fed. 7 If here we follow Christ indeed, He will support us as we need; And when this present life is past We feast with him in heav'n at last. Topics: Fourth Sunday in Lent

Take Us as We Are, O God

Author: Carl P. Daw Jr, b. 1944 Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-13 Lyrics: 1 Take us as we are, O God, and claim us as your own. As once you chose to tell your love in human flesh and bone, so let our lives be used to make your saving purpose known. 2 Bless us for your service, Lord; no power we devise will ever give us strength enough or make us truly wise, yet by your promise we can know the peace your grace supplies. 3 Break us open to disclose how brokenness can heal, wherever broken loaves suffice to give a crowd a meal and graves break open to release new life from death’s dread seal. 4 Give us to the world you love as light and salt and yeast, that we may nourish in your name the last, the lost, the least, until at length you call us all to your unending feast. Topics: Discipleship; Mission; Testimony/Witness Used With Tune: ENDLESS FEAST

Bread of Life

Author: Bobby Fisher, b. 1952 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Bread of life and cup of hope Topics: Conversion; Conversion; Conversion; Love for Others; Meditation; Retreats; Unity; Service Music for Mass Eucharistic Hymn; Rites of the Church Marriage; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Used With Tune: [Bread of life and cup of hope]

I Am the Bread of Life

Author: John Michael Talbot Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: [I Am the Bread of Life] Text Sources: Best of the Best (Fellowship Publications, 2000)

The Wedding Guests Were Waiting

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-14 Lyrics: The wedding guests were waitingbut all the wine was gone,so Mary went to Jesus,"Please help our friends, my son."Then Jesus said, "Bring water."He turned it into wine,and thus revealed his power.It was the first great sign.The father was a Gentile,a Roman soldier too,an enemy and strangerto any faithful Jew,but still he begged of Jesus,"Come heal my dying boy.""Believe in me, " said Jesus."He lives to bring you joy."When everyone was hungryand no one seemed to care,a boy came forward, smiling,"I have this food to share."He gave his bread to Jesus,his fish, though they were small.Then Jesus blessed his offering,and lo, it fed them all!A mother shows compassion,a father trusts God's way,a child finds joy in sharing--such are the signs todaythat Christ still lives among usand through love's faithful deeds,works miracles and wondersto meet our deepest needs. Topics: Jesus Healing; Jesus Miracles; Women in the Bible Mary Used With Tune: SIGNS TODAY Text Sources: Time Now to Gather

Where is Bread?

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-15 First Line: "Where is bread?" the great crowd murmured-- Lyrics: “Where is bread?” the great crowd murmured— Thousands strong, yet all in need. “Where is bread?” your people wondered, Faced with such a crowd to feed. Who, Lord Jesus, could have guessed it? One small boy brought food to share. Taking what he gave, you blessed it; All were fed, with much to spare. Where is bread? We know their yearning; Every day, we wish for more. God, in time, we’re slowly learning: All we own can make us poor. Our possessions can possess us, Leaving hunger deep inside. Christ our Bread, come now and bless us; At your feast, we’re satisfied. “Where is bread?” the call is rising; Millions cry who must be fed. God, your answer seems surprising: “You, my Church, you give them bread.” Bread to fill each hungry spirit, Bread for hungry stomachs, too! Give us bread and help us share it. Richly blest, may we serve you. Topics: Eucharist/Lord's Supper; Jesus Christ Ministry; Justice Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Your Sacrifice

Author: Thomas Lucas Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-13 First Line: Lord, we praise you for your sacrifice Refrain First Line: Lord, feed us with your body and blood Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; Eucharist Sacraments; Funeral Sacraments; Communion; Eternal Life; Healing; Hunger and Thirst; Redemption; Sacrifice; Sickness; Unity Used With Tune: [Lord, we praise you for your sacrifice]

Living Bread

Appears in 1,913 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Topics: Scripture Readings

Take My Life, and Let It Be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,214 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-21 Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love; take my feet, and let them be swift and purposeful for thee. 3 Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee; take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose. 4 Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine; take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne. 5 Take my love, my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store.; take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Topics: Call and Vocation; Discipleship; Offertory; Stewardship Used With Tune: MOZART

Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me

Author: Rev. Edward Hopper Appears in 1,192 hymnals Scripture: John 6:21 Topics: Prayer; Temperance Used With Tune: [Jesus, Savior, pilot me]

Jesus Calls Us! O'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 934 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-21 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea, day by day his clear voice soundeth, saying, "Christian, follow me!" 2 As of old Saint Andrew heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and toil and kindred, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store; from each idol that would keep us, saying, "Christian, love me more." 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." 5 Jesus calls us! By thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear thy call, give our hearts to thine obedience, serve and love thee best of all. Topics: Call and Vocation; Andrew; Discipleship; Evangelism Used With Tune: ST. OSWALD

Give to the winds thy fears

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676; John Wesley, 1703-1791 Appears in 518 hymnals Scripture: John 6:16-21 Lyrics: 1 Give to the winds thy fears; hope, and be undismayed; God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears; God shall lift up thy head. 2 Through waves and clouds and storms God gently clears thy way; wait for God's time, so shall this night soon end in joyous day. 3 Leave to our Sovereign's sway to choose and to command: so shalt thou, wondering, own God's way; how wise, how strong God's hand! 4 Let us, in life, in death, God's steadfast truth declare, and publish with our latest breath God's love and guardian care. Topics: Fear; God Guardian / Help; God Creator and Ruler; Patience / Perseverance; Trust Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE Text Sources: German

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 511 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-15 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, Who order all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in your ways to go. [Refrain] 3 O come, O come, great Lord of might, Who to your tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times once gave the Law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. [Refrain] 4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust your mighty pow'r to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain] 5 O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'n home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. [Refrain] 6 O come, O Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by your drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadow put to flight. [Refrain] 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of humankind; O bid our sad divisions cease, And be for us our king of peace. [Refrain] Topics: Advent; Covenant/Law; Wisdom Used With Tune: VENI, VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin 9th C.

Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us

Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 358 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-21 First Line: Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Topics: Dismissal; Forgiveness; Guidance; Lent (first Sunday); Trinity; Trust Used With Tune: MANNHEIM

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (Psalm 23)

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 236 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-14 First Line: My shepherd will supply my need Lyrics: 1 My shepherd will supply my need; Jehovah is his name. In pastures fresh he makes me feed, beside the living stream. He brings my wandering spirit back when I forsake his ways, and leads me, for his mercy's sake, in paths of truth and grace. 2 When I walk through the shades of death your presence is my stay; one word of your supporting breath drives all my fears away. Your hand, in sight of all my foes, does still my table spread; my cup with blessings overflows; your oil anoints my head. 3 The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days; O may your house be my abode, and all my work be praise. There would I find a settled rest, while others go and come; no more a stranger, or a guest, but like a child at home. Topics: Living and Dying in Christ; Providence Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 216 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-13 First Line: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! His the scepter, 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, has 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! Heavenly High Priest, here on earth our help, our stay; Alleluia! Hear the sinful cry to you from day to day. Intercessor, friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, hear our plea, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia! King eternal, you the Lord of lords we own: Alleluia! born of Mary, earth your footstool, heaven your throne: you within the veil, have entered, robed in flesh our great High Priest: by your Spirit, lift us heavenward, in the Eucharistic feast! Topics: Church Year Ascension; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Lord; Responses To Prayer; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Lord, thy word abideth

Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: John 6:16-21 Lyrics: 1 Lord, thy word abideth, and our footsteps guideth; who its truth believeth light and joy receiveth. 2 When our foes are near us, then thy word doth cheer us, word of consolation, message of salvation. 3 When the storms are o'er us, and dark clouds before us, then its light directeth, and our way protecteth. 4 Who can tell the pleasure, who recount the treasure by thy word imparted to the simple-hearted? 5 Word of mercy, giving succour to the living; word of life, supplying comfort to the dying. 6 O that we discerning its most holy learning, Lord, may love and fear thee, evermore be near thee! Topics: Comfort and Consolation; Discipleship; Other Saints and Festivals Bible Sunday; Pilgrimage; Proper 24 Year C; Scripture; Stages of Life; The Word of God Used With Tune: RAVENSHAW

Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Author: Johann J. Schütz, 1640-1690; Frances Cox, 1812-1897 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 195 hymnals Scripture: John 6:15-21 Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation, the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation. My soul with comfort rich he fills, and every grief he gently stills: to God all praise and glory! 2 What God’s almighty power has made, in mercy he is keeping; by morning glow or evening shade his eye is never sleeping. And where he rules in kingly might, there all is just and all is right: to God all praise and glory! 3 We sought the Lord in our distress; O God, in mercy hear us. Our Savior saw our helplessness and came with peace to cheer us. For this we thank and praise the Lord, who is by one and all adored: to God all praise and glory! 4 Let all who name Christ’s holy name give God the praise and glory. Let all who know his power proclaim aloud the wondrous story. Cast every idol from its throne; the Lord is God, and he alone: to God all praise and glory! Topics: Adoration Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART

Cast thy burden upon the Lord

Author: Rev. Rowland Hill (1744-1833); George Rawson (1807-1885) Appears in 187 hymnals Scripture: John 6:20 First Line: Cast thy burdens on the Lord Topics: Afflictions Courage in; Afflictions Refuge in; Confidence; Dependence On God; God Faithfulness of

Tell me the stories of Jesus

Author: William Henry Parker, 1845-1929 Meter: 8.4.8.4.5.4.5.4 Appears in 154 hymnals Scripture: John 6:1-14 Topics: Children and Youth God in Christ; Christian Nurture / Teaching; God in Christ; Grace; Kindness; Palm / Passion Sunday Used With Tune: STORIES OF JESUS

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