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On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Author: Charles Coffin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 230 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh.
Awake and harken, for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings!
2 Then cleansed be every life from sin:
make straight the way for God within,
and let us all our hearts prepare
for Christ to come and enter there.
3 We hail you as our Savior, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward.
Without your grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.
4 Stretch forth your hand, our health restore,
and make us rise to fall no more.
O let your face upon us shine
and fill the world with love divine.
5 All praise to you, eternal Son,
whose advent has our freedom won,
whom with the Father we adore,
and Holy Spirit, evermore.
Topics: Biblical Names & Places John the Baptist; Biblical Names & Places Jordan; Advent; Advent; Biblical Names & Places John the Baptist; Biblical Names & Places Jordan; Trinity; Victory Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Author: Carl P Daw Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:12 First Line: [Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice] Text Sources: Songs of Rejoicing (Selah Publishing Co, 1989)
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people;
tell of peace!" so says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness
mourning under sorrow's load.
To God's people now proclaim
that God's pardon waits for them!
Tell them that their war is over;
God will reign in peace forever!
2 For the herald's voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling all to true repentance,
since the Kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet him,
and the hills bow down to greet him!
3 Straight shall be what long was crooked,
and the rougher places plain!
Let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign!
For the glory of the Lord
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Topics: Advent Season; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Reign; Kingdom of God; Pardon; World Peace Used With Tune: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Topics: Singing God's Story Advent / Looking for the Messiah Used With Tune: [Prepare the way of the Lord]
Prepare the Way of the Lord
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 Lyrics: 1 When John baptized by Jordan's river
in faith and hope the people came,
that John and Jordan might deliver
their troubled souls from sin and shame.
They came to seek a new beginning,
the human spirit's ageless quest,
repentance and an end of sinning,
renouncing every wrong confessed.
2 There as the Lord, baptized and praying,
rose from the stream the sinless One,
a voice was heard from heaven saying,
"This is my own beloved Son."
There as the Father's word was spoken,
not in the power of wind and flame,
but of his love and peace the token,
seen as a dove, the Spirit came.
3 O Son of Man, our nature sharing,
in whose obedience all are blest,
Saviour, our sins and sorrows bearing,
hear us and grant us this request:
daily to grow, by grace defended,
filled with the Spirit from above;
in Christ baptized, beloved, befriended,
children of God in peace and love. Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
Hymn 99
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:9 First Line: Vain are the hopes that rebels place Lyrics:
Vain are the hopes that rebels place
Upon their birth and blood,
Descended from a pious race;
Their fathers now with God.
He from the caves of earth and hell
Can take the hardest stones,
And fill the house of Abram well
With new-created sons.
Such wondrous power doth he possess
Who formed our mortal frame,
Who called the world from emptiness,
The world obeyed and came.
Hymn 99
The Glory of These Forty Days
Author: Gregory the Great; Maurice F. Bell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3 Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days
we celebrate with songs of praise;
for Christ, by whom all things were made,
himself has fasted and has prayed.
2 Alone and fasting Moses saw
the loving God who gave the law;
and to Elijah, fasting, came
the steeds and chariots of flame.
3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
delivered from the lions’ might;
and John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became
the herald of Messiah’s name.
4 Then grant that we like them be true,
consumed in fast and prayer with you;
our spirits strengthen with your grace,
and give us joy to see your face. Topics: Christian Year Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year Transfiguration; Grace; Jesus Christ Life Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR
The Glory of These Forty Days
Preparen el Camino (Make Ready a Highway)
Author: Fernando Rodriguez, siglo XX; Ronald F. Krisman, n. 1946 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6 First Line: Juan proclama en el disierto (In the desert John announces) Refrain First Line: Preparen el camino del Señor (Make ready a highway for the Lord) Topics: Advent Season; Tiempo de Advento; Rites of the Church Penance; Ritos de la Iglesia Penitencia; Amor de Dios para Nosotros; Love of God for Us; Arrepentimiento; Repentance; Children's Hymns; Música Para Los Jóvenes; Conversion; Conversion; Justice; Justicia; Mercy; Misericordia; Paz; Peace; Pecado; Sin; Reign of God; Reino de Dios; Salvación; Salvation Used With Tune: PREPAREN EL CAMINO
Preparen el Camino (Make Ready a Highway)
Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Author: Andrew Reed (1787-1862) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 393 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, attend our prayers,
and make this house your home;
descend with all your gracious powers;
come now, great Spirit, come!
2 Come as the fire: and purge our hearts
like sacrificial flame;
let our whole life an offering be
to our Redeemer's name.
3 Come as the dove: and spread your wings,
the wings of peaceful love;
and let your Church on earth become
blest as the Church above.
4 Come as the wind, with rushing sound
and Pentecostal grace,
that all of woman born may see
the glory of your face.
5 Spirit divine, attend our prayers;
and make this world your home;
descend with all your gracious powers;
come now, great Spirit, come! Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Worship; Holy Spirit name and images for Used With Tune: MARTYRS
Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 339 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love the things you love
and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with you I will one will,
to do or to endure.
3 Breathe on me, breath of God,
my will to yours incline,
until this selfish part of me
glows with your fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with you the perfect life
of your eternity. Topics: Spirit and Sustainer; Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit--Illumination; Holy Spirit--Presence of; Pure in Heart Used With Tune: TRENTHAM
Breathe on me, Breath of God
You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
Author: Cesàreo Gabaraín, 1936-1991; Madeleine Forell Marshall, b. 1946 Meter: 8.10.10 with refrain Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3 First Line: Tú has venido a la orilla (You have come down to the lakeshore) Refrain First Line: Señor, mehas miradoa los ojos (O Lord, yu have looked into my eyes) Topics: Service Used With Tune: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
Prepare the Way, O Zion
Author: Frans Mikael Franzen, 1772-1847; Charles P. Price, 1920-1999 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Refrain First Line: Oh, blest is Christ that came Lyrics: 1 Prepare the way, O Zion,
your Christ is drawing near!
Let every hill and valley
a level way appear.
Greet One who comes in glory,
foretold in sacred story.
Refrain:
Oh, blest is Christ that came
in God's most holy name.
2 Christ brings God's rule, O Zion;
he comes from heaven above.
His rule is peace and freedom,
and justice, truth, and love.
Lift high your praise resounding,
for grace and joy abounding. [Refrain]
3 Fling wide your gates, O Zion;
your Savior's rule embrace.
And tidings of salvation
proclaim in every place.
All lands will bow before him,
their voices will adore him. [Refrain] Used With Tune: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN Text Sources: Tr. composite
Prepare the Way, O Zion
Christ, when for us you were baptized
Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 Topics: Baptism of Jesus; Advent II Year A; Advent II Year C; Baptism of Christ Year A; Baptism of Christ Year B; Baptism of Christ Year C; Epiphany II Year A Used With Tune: BILLING
Christ, when for us you were baptized
Prepare a way for the Lord
Author: Taizé Community Meter: 4.4.4.4 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Used With Tune: WAIT FOR THE LORD
Prepare a way for the Lord
Herald, Sound the Note of Judgment
Author: Moir A. J. Waters, 1906-80 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 Refrain First Line: Sound the trumpet! Tell the message! Topics: End Times Used With Tune: NEW MALDEN
Herald, Sound the Note of Judgment
Joy to the World! the Lord is Come
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,857 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
2 Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns:
let all their songs employ;
while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3 No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
he comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found,
far as the curse is found,
far as, far as the curse is found.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders, wonders of his love. Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: ANTIOCH
Joy to the World! the Lord is Come
Come, ye thankful people, come
Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:12 Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest-home:
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied:
Come to God's own temple, come,
Raise the song of harvest-home.
2 All the world is God's own field,
Fruit unto his praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown:
First the blade, and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear:
Lord of harvest, grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.
3 For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take his harvest home;
From his field shall in that day
All offences purge away;
Give his angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In his garner evermore.
4 Even so, Lord, quickly come
To thy final harvest-home;
Gather thou thy people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin;
There for ever purified,
In thy presence to abide:
Come, with all thine angels, come,
Raise the glorious harvest-home.
Amen. Topics: Funerals; Harvest and Thanksgiving; Harvest and Thanksgiving, Spirtual Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
Come, ye thankful people, come
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Author: George Croly (1780-1860) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet-ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel-visitant, no opening skies:
but take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King --
all, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind?
I see thy cross -- there teach my heart to cling:
oh, let me seek thee, and oh, let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh:
teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh:
teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame --
the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Penitence; The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Holy Spirit illunination of; Patience; Prayer Used With Tune: SONG 22
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
Author: Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471); Benjamin Webb; J. M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1 Lyrics: 1 O love, how deep, how broad, how high,
how passing 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 temptation sharp he knew,
for us the tempter overthrew.
3 For us he prayed; for us he taught;
for us his daily works he wrought:
by words and signs and actions thus
still seeking not himself, but us.
4 For us to evil pow'r betrayed,
scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed,
he bore the shameful cross and death,
for us gave up his dying 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 comfort, and to cheer.
6 All glory to our Lord and God
for love so deep, so high, so broad --
the Trinity, whom we adore
forever and forevermore.
Topics: Doxologies (Other, last verses of); Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS (AGINCOURT SONG) Text Sources: O amor quam ecstaticus
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
The Day-star from on high
Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 130 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:7 First Line: My former hopes are fled Topics: The Sinner Depravity Used With Tune: FENBURN
The Day-star from on high
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1 Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise,
manifested by the star
to the sages from afar;
branch of royal David's stem
in thy birth at Bethlehem,
anthems be to thee addressed,
word in flesh made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest and King supreme,
and at Cana, wedding guest
in thy Godhead manifest.
manifest in pow'r divine,
changing water into wine,
anthems be to thee addressed,
God on earth made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
palsied limbs an fainting soul,
manifest in valiant fight,
quelling all the devil's might.
manifest in gracious will,
ever bringing good from ill.
anthems be to thee addressed,
God for us made manifest.
4 Grant us grace to see thee, Lord,
mirrored in thy holy Word;
may we imitate thee now,
and be pure, as pure art thou,
that we like to thee may be
at thy great epiphany,
and may praise thee, ever blest,
God for all made manifest.
Topics: Biblical Characters David; Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth Used With Tune: SALZBURG
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Baptized in water
Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
cleansed by the blood of Christ our king;
heirs of salvation,
trusting his promise,
faithfully now God's praise we sing.
2 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
dead in the tomb with Christ our king;
one with his rising,
freed and forgiven,
thankfully now God's praise we sing.
3 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
marked with the sign of Christ our king;
born of one Father,
we are his children,
joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Baptism; Salvation and Redemption Used With Tune: BAPTIZED IN WATER
Baptized in water
The garner of God
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:12 First Line: Come, thou omniscient Son of man Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification
The garner of God
Rejoicing in the glory of His grace
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:9 First Line: Glory to God, whose sov'reign grace Topics: Provisions and Promises of the Gospel
Rejoicing in the glory of His grace
O komm, du geist der wahrheit
Author: K. J. Spitta Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Topics: Pfingsten
O komm, du geist der wahrheit
When All the World Was Cursed
Author: Johann Gottfried Olearius, 1635-1711; Paul E. Kretzmann, 1883-1965 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 Topics: Feasts and Festivals Used With Tune: WAS FRAG ICH NACH DER WELT
When All the World Was Cursed
BAPTISMAL ANTHEM
Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3 First Line: In those days came John the Baptist Used With Tune: BAPTISMAL ANTHEM
BAPTISMAL ANTHEM
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
Author: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:12 Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
and where it is going to, no one can say;
but where it is passing our hearts are awaking
to grope from the darkness and reach for the day.
2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
and many old thoughts will be winnowed away;
the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating,
the seed that is left is the hope for our day.
3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
the love that it kindles will never betray;
the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring,
so lean on the wind, it will show us the way. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church; Sharing and Caring Used With Tune: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
Down by the Jordan
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3 First Line: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing Lyrics: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing,
Preaching a message the people found bold and surprising:
"God will forgive! Show that you'll change how you live!
Surely God's new day is rising!"
There by the river, the crowd came with great expectation:
"Are you God's Chosen One, sent here to rescue our nation?"
"No!" John replied. "He who is mightier than I
Judges and offers salvation."
Jesus, you went to be baptized with all of the others,
Taking your place among sinners, God's lost sons and daughters.
Then with great love, God's Spirit came as a dove!
Your work began in those waters.
Here in the Church, we are baptized and filled with God's Spirit.
Freed and forgiven, we're welcomed with joy! Can you hear it?
This is God's sign! This is how God says, "You're mine!"
Let's take the good news and share it!
Topics: Baptism; Church Year; Jesus Christ Ministry Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN
Down by the Jordan
Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-51 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 820 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-13 Lyrics: 1 Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes,
the Saviour promised long;
let every heart prepare a throne,
and every voice a song.
2 On him the Spirit largely poured
exerts its sacred fire;
Wisdom and might and zeal and love
his holy breast inspire.
3 He comes the prisoners to release
in Satan's bondage held;
the gates of brass before him burst,
the iron fetters yield.
4 He comes the broken heart to bind,
the bleeding soul to cure,
and with the treasures of his grace
to enrich the humble poor.
5 His silver trumpets publish loud
the jubilee of the Lord,
our debts are all remitted now,
our heritage restored.
6 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
your welcome shall proclaim,
and heaven's exalted arches ring
with your beloved name.
Topics: Advent; Consummation in Christ; Liberation Used With Tune: CREDITON
Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes
As with gladness men of old
Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Appears in 638 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:9-10 Topics: Christmas; Christ the Son Birth of Jesus Used With Tune: DIX
As with gladness men of old
Noel, Noel
Appears in 399 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1 First Line: The first Nowell, the angel did say Topics: Christmas; Christ The King; Christ the Son Birth of Jesus Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: Old English Carol
Noel, Noel
O star of wonder, star of night
Author: John H. Hopkins, 1820-1891 Appears in 311 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2 First Line: We three kings of Orient are Topics: Christmas; Christ Deity of; Christ The King; Christ the Son Birth of Jesus Used With Tune: KINGS OF ORIENT
O star of wonder, star of night
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
Author: Rabanus Maurus; John Cosin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 238 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire;
thou the anointing Spirit art,
who dost thy seven-fold gifts impart.
2 Thy blessed unction from above
is comfort, life, and fire of love;
enable with perpetual light
the dullness of our mortal sight.
3 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and thee, of both, to be but one,
that through the ages all along
this may be our endless song:
4 Praise to thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Topics: Baptism; Christian Year Pentecost; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Ordination/Installation; Prayer; The Triune God Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Appears in 227 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 First Line: Hail the blest morn when the great Mediator Topics: Christmas; Christ The Universal; Christ the Son Birth of Jesus Used With Tune: OAK GROVE
Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
There's a song in the air!
Author: Josiah G. Holland, 1819-1881 Appears in 202 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:2 Topics: Christmas; Christ The King; Christ the Son Birth of Jesus Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS SONG
There's a song in the air!
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
Author: Benjamin Schmolck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 151 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:8 Lyrics: 1 Open now thy gates of beauty;
Zion, let me enter there,
where my soul in joyful duty
waits for him who answers prayer;
O how blessed is this place,
filled with solace, light, and grace!
2 Here, my God, I come before thee,
come thou also down to me;
where we find thee and adore thee,
there a heav'n on earth must be;
to my heart O enter thou,
let it be thy temple now!
3 Here thy praise is gladly chanted;
here thy seed is duly sown;
let my soul, where it is planted,
bring forth precious sheaves alone,
so that all I hear may be
fruitful unto life in me.
4 Thou my faith increase and quicken;
let me keep thy gift divine;
howsoe'er temptations thicken,
may thy word still o'er me shine
ss my guiding star through life,
as my comfort in all strife.
5 Speak, O God, and I will hear thee;
let thy will be done indeed;
may I undisturbed draw near thee
while thou dost thy people feed;
here of live the fountain flows;
here is balm for all our woes.
Topics: Beginning of Worship; Hymns with Descants Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER Text Sources: Thut mir auf die schöne Pforte
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding
Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 133 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Hark, a herald voice is sounding:
"Christ is nigh," it seems to say.
"Cast away the dreams of darkness,
O ye children of the day!"
2 Wakened by the solemn warning,
let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, our sun, all sloth dispelling,
shines upon the morning skies.
3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected,
comes with pardon down from heaven;
let us all, with deep repentance,
pray that we may be forgiven,
4 that when next he comes with glory,
and the world is wrapped in fear,
with his mercy he may shield us,
and with words of love draw near.
5 Honour, glory, might, and blessing
to the Father and the Son,
with the everlasting Spirit,
while eternal ages run. Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist; Repentance Used With Tune: MERTON Text Sources: Latin (10th cent.)
Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding
My God! I know, I feel thee mine
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 118 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Topics: The Gift and Work of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: WARWICK
My God! I know, I feel thee mine
See how great a flame aspires
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Topics: Mission and Evangelism Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
See how great a flame aspires
By All Your Saints Still Striving
Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 96 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6 Lyrics: 1 By all your saints still striving,
for all your saints at rest,
your holy name, O Jesus,
forevermore be blessed!
For those passed on before us,
we sing our praise anew
and, walking in their footsteps,
would live our lives for you.
2 We praise you for the Baptist,
forerunner of the Word,
our true Elijah, making
a highway for the Lord.
The last and greatest prophet,
he saw the dawning ray
of light that grows in splendor
until the perfect day.
3 All praise, O Lord, for Andrew,
the first to welcome you,
whose witness to his brother
named you Messiah true.
May we, with hearts kept open
to you throughout the year
proclaim to friend and neighbor
your advent ever near.
4 For Magdalene we praise you,
steadfast at cross and tomb.
Your “Mary!” in the garden
dispelled her tears and gloom.
Apostle to the apostles,
she ran to spread the word.
Send us to shout the good news
that we have seen the Lord!
5 We pray for saints we know not,
for saints still yet to be,
for grace to bear true witness
and serve you faithfully,
till all the ransomed number
who stand before the throne
ascribe all power and glory
and praise to God alone. Topics: The Church; Evangelism; Praise; Sending Used With Tune: KING’S LYNN
By All Your Saints Still Striving
Flee As a Bird to Your Mountain
Author: Mary S. B. Dana Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:7-8 Lyrics: 1 Flee as a bird to your mountain,
Thou who art weary of sin;
Go to the clear flowing fountain
Where you may wash and be clean.
Fly, for th'avenger is near thee,
Call, and the Savior will hear thee;
He on His bosom will bear thee,
O thou who art weary of sin,
O thou who art weary of sin.
2 He will protect thee forever,
Wipe ev'ry falling tear;
He will forsake thee, O never,
Sheltered so tenderly there.
Haste, then, the hours are flying,
Spend not the moments in sighing,
Cease from your sorrow and crying:
The Savior will wipe ev'ry tear,
The Savior will wipe ev'ry tear.
3 He is the bountiful Giver,
Now unto Him draw near;
Peace then shall flow as a river,
Thou shalt be saved from thy fear.
Hark! 'tis thy Saviour calling,
Haste, for the twilight is falling,
Flee! for the night is appalling,
And thou shalt be saved from thy fear,
And thou shalt be saved from thy fear. Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission Warning Men of Judgment Used With Tune: FLEE AS A BIRD
Flee As a Bird to Your Mountain
Social dedication to God
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 First Line: Jesus, our best beloved friend Topics: Means of Grace Prayer and Intercession Used With Tune: ELTON
Social dedication to God
There’s a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring
Author: Henry Burton, 1840-1930 Meter: 15.15.15.15 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:1-13 Topics: Consummation in Christ; Consummation in Christ; Faith; Festal Joy; God's Love to Us; Hope; Jesus Christ Kingship; Light; Longing for God; Music; Name/s of Jesus; Prophetic Witness; Response to Word; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Baptist; Salvation; Worship Gathering Used With Tune: THERE'S A LIGHT UPON THE MOUNTAINS
There’s a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring
Jesus comes with all his grace
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:9 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
Jesus comes with all his grace
People, Look East
Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Meter: 8.7.9.8.8.7 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:3 First Line: People, look east, the time is near Used With Tune: BESANÇON
People, Look East
Lord, the light of your love is shining
Author: Grahm Kendrick, 1950- Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus shine; fill this land with the Father's glory) Topics: Children and Youth God in Christ; Fire / Flame; Glory; God in Christ; Grace; Jesus Christ Light of the World; Jesus Christ Word; Joy; Love; Mercy; River Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
Lord, the light of your love is shining
The witness of entire consecration
Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, all-quick'ning fire Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification
The witness of entire consecration
We Are Gathered for Thy Blessing
Author: Paul Rader Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Refrain First Line: Spirit, now melt and move all of our hears with love Lyrics: 1 We are gathered for Thy blessing,
We will wait upon our God;
We will trust in Him who loved us,
And who bought us with His blood.
Refrain:
Spirit, now melt and move
All of our hearts with love,
Breathe on us from above
With old-time pow'r.
2 We will glory in Thy power,
We will sing of wondrous grace;
In our midst as Thou hast promised,
Come, O come and take Thy place. (Refrain)
3 Bring us low in prayer before Thee,
And with faith our souls inspire,
Till we claim by faith the promise
Of the Holy Ghost and fire. (Refrain)
Amen. Topics: Love God's Love; Power, Spiritual Used With Tune: TABERNACLE
We Are Gathered for Thy Blessing
Unity of spirit and of purpose
Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 3:11 First Line: Come, wisdom, power, and grace divine Topics: Christian Fellowship Love-Feast
Unity of spirit and of purpose
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