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The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Author: John Brownlie, 1857-1925 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Lyrics: 1 The King shall come when morning dawns And light triumphant breaks, When beauty gilds the eastern hills And life to joy awakes. 2 Not, as of old, a little child, To suffer and to die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky. 3 The King shall come when morning dawns And earth's dark night is past; O haste the rising of that morn Whose day shall ever last. 4 And let the endless bliss begin, By weary saints foretold, When right shall triumph over wrong, And truth shall be extolled. 5 The King shall come when morning dawns And light and beauty brings. Hail, Christ, the Lord! Your people pray: Come quickly, King of kings. Scripture: Psalm 96:13 Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

The Lord our Righteousness

Author: John Wesley; Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von Zinzendorf Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 500 hymnals Topics: Christ Advocate First Line: Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness

O Word of God Incarnate

Author: William Walsham How Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 487 hymnals Topics: God the Father His Wisdom; God's Word; Scriptures

Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying

Author: Philipp Nicolai; Catherine Winkworth Meter: Irregular Appears in 217 hymnals Topics: Advent Season; Advent Season Lyrics: 1 Wake, awake, for night is flying, the watchmen on the heights are crying; awake, Jerusalem, at last. Midnight hears the welcome voices, and at the thrilling cry rejoices: "Come forth, you maidens! Night is past. The bridegroom comes! Awake; your lamps with gladness take!" Alleluia! Prepare yourselves to meet the Lord, whose light has stirred the waiting guard. 2 Zion hears the watchmen singing, and in her heart new joy is springing. She wakes, she rises from her gloom, for her Lord comes down all-glorious, and strong in grace, in truth victorious. Her star is risen; her light is come. O, come, you Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God's own Son. Sing hosanna! We go until the halls we view where you have bid us dine with you. 3 Now let all the heavens adore you, and saints and angels sing before you. The harps and cymbals all unite. Of one pearl each shining portal, where, dwelling with the choir immortal, we gather round your dazzling light. No eye has seen, no ear has yet been trained to hear what joy is ours! Crescendos rise; your halls resound; hosannas blend in cosmic sound. Scripture: Isaiah 21:11 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

O for a Thousand Tongues

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,746 hymnals Topics: Christ Life and Ministry; Recessionals; liturgical Opening Hymns First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing My dear Redeemer's praise Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! 2 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro' all the earth abroad the honors of your name. 3 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life and health and peace. 4 He breaks the power of cancelled sin, he sets the prisoner free; his blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me. 5 To God all glory, praise, and love be now and ever given by saints below and saints above, the Church in earth and heaven. Worship & Rejoice, 2003

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 511 hymnals Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent 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. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, Who orders all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 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. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel. 4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust your mighty power to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel. 5 O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel. 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. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel. 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. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel. Scripture: Exodus 20 Used With Tune: VENI VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin 9th C.

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 743 hymnals Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice! 2 The Lord the Savior reigns, The God of truth and love: When he had purged our sins, He took his seat above: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice! 3 God's kingdom cannot fail, He rules o’er earth and heav'n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv'n: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice! 4 Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the judge shall come And take his servants up To their eternal home: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice! again I say, rejoice! Scripture: Psalm 95 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

Joy to the World

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,868 hymnals Topics: Scripture Songs First Line: Joy to the world! the Lord is come!

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,242 hymnals Topics: Choir; Choir; Christ Refuge; Christ Refuge; Repentance; Repentance; liturgical Songs of Response First Line: Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high; hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none; hangs my helpless soul on thee; leave, ah! leave me not alone, still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed, all my help from thee I bring; cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing. 3 Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cover all my sin; let the healing streams abound; make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art; freely let me take of thee; spring thou up within my heart, rise to all eternity. Psalter Hymnal, 1987

I Bind Unto Myself Today

Author: Saint Patrick; Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 68 hymnals

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley; George Whitefield Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,335 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Christ Birth of First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King: peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th'angelic hosts proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King" 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin's womb: veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th'incarnate Deity, pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. [Refrain]

O'er the Distant Mountains Breaking

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 113 hymnals Topics: Church Year Trinity Season; Advent, First Sunday; Trinity, Twenty-seventh Sunday; Christ Second Advent of; Second Advent; Watchfulness Lyrics: 1 O'er the distant mountains breaking, Comes the redd'ning dawn of day; Rise, my soul, from sleep awaking, Rise, and sing, and watch, and pray; 'Tis thy Saviour, On His bright returning way. 2 Come, Thou Long-expected, weary Waits my anxious soul for Thee, Life is dark, and earth is dreary, Where Thy light I do not see; O my Saviour, When wilt Thou return to me? 3 Nearer is my soul's salvation, Spent the night, the day at hand; Keep me, in my lowly station, Watching for Thee, till I stand, O my Saviour, In Thy bright, Thy promised land, 4 With my lamp well trimmed and burning, Swift to hear and slow to roam, Watching for Thy glad returning To restore me to my home-- Come, my Saviour, Thou hast promised, quickly come! Amen. Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Used With Tune: ST. RAPHAEL

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,869 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, Almighty, to deliver, Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. You we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your perfect love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord. Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the Almighty, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Scripture: Psalm 106:4 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Psalm 25: To You, O Lord

Author: Stephen Pishner Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Advent Season First Line: Lord, make me know your ways Refrain First Line: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul Used With Tune: [To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul]

Luke 1:46-55: Magnificat 3

Author: Taizé Community Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Advent Season First Line: Magníficat ánima mea (My spirit exults and rejoices) (Proclama mi ser la grandeza) Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Used With Tune: [Magnificat anima mea]

All Glory, Laud and Honor

Author: Theodulf, Bishop of Orléans ; J. M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 603 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Triumphal Entry; Ancient Hymns; Christ Name of ; Christ Triumphal Entry; Historical; liturgical Opening Hymns First Line: All glory, laud, and honor Lyrics: 1 All glory, laud, and honor to you, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. You are the King of Israel and David's royal Son, now in the Lord's name coming, the King and Blessed One. 2 The company of angels is praising you on high; and we with all creation in chorus make reply. The people of the Hebrews with palms before you went; our praise and prayer and anthems before you we present. 3 To you before your passion they sang their hymns of praise; to you, now high exalted, our melody we raise. As you received their praises, accept the prayers we bring, for you delight in goodness, O good and gracious King! Psalter Hymnal, (Gray)

Son of God, Eternal Savior

Author: Somerset Corry Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 63 hymnals

Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707 - 1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Topics: God The Lord Jesus Christ - His Advent and Nativity; Times and Seasons Morning Used With Tune: DIX

Praise We the Lord This Day

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 51 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: SWABIA Text Sources: Hymns for the Festivals and Saints' Days, 1846, alt.

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 846 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free; To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in his sight. 3 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, Love, joy, and hope, like flowers, Spring in his path to birth: Before him, on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go, And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4 To him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end: The tide of time shall never His covenant remove, His name shall stand forever; That name to us is Love. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: SHEFFIELD

Tell Out, My Soul

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 61 hymnals Topics: God Love and Mercy; God Majesty and Power; Scripture Songs; Worship First Line: Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord

Soon and Very Soon

Author: Andraé Crouch Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 58 hymnals First Line: Soon and very soon we are going to see the King Refrain First Line: Hallelujah

He Leadeth Me

Author: J. H. Gilmore Appears in 1,280 hymnals Topics: Christ Guide First Line: He leadeth me: O blessed thought! Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me; by his own hand he leadeth me: his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me. 2 Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where Eden's flowers bloom, by waters calm, o'er troubled sea, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain 3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur nor repine; content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me. Refrain 4 And when my task on earth is done, when, by thy grace, the victory's won, e'en death's cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me. Refrain Psalter Hymnal, (Gray)

Gospel Canticle (Cántico Evangélico)

Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Advent Season First Line: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord Refrain First Line: The Almighty has done great things for me (El Poderoso ha hecho obras grandes por mí) Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Used With Tune: [The Almighty has done great things for me]

Savior of the Nations, Come

Author: St. Ambrose, 340-397; Martin Luther, 1483-1546; William M. Reynolds, 1812-1876; Martin L. Seltz, 1909-1967 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Scripture: Proverbs 8:24 Used With Tune: NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND

Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

Author: Charles Wesley; Norton Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 669 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Worship; Worship; liturgical Doxology First Line: Ye servants of God! Your Master proclaim Lyrics: 1 You servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful name; the name all-victorious of Jesus extol; his kingdom is glorious and rules over all. 2 God rules in the height, almighty to save; though hid from our sight, his presence we have; the great congregation his triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. 3 "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!" let all cry aloud, and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore and give him his right: all glory and power, all wisdom and might, all honor and blessing with angels above and thanks never ceasing for infinite love. Psalter Hymnal, 1987

Psalm 25: To You, O Lord

Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Common Psalm First Line: Your ways, O LORD, make known to me Refrain First Line: To you, O Lord Scripture: Psalm 25:1 Used With Tune: [Your ways, O LORD, make known to me]

Psalm 25: Remember Your Mercies

Author: David Haas Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Advent Season First Line: Your ways, O Lord, make known to me Refrain First Line: Remember your mercies (Teach me your ways) Used With Tune: [Your ways, O Lord, make known to me]

O Jesus! King most wonderful

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 248 hymnals Topics: Communion with Christ; Advent, Third Sunday; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Epiphany, Second Sunday; Epiphany, Third Sunday; Sundays in Lent; Easter Season, Fourth Sunday; Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Lyrics: 1 O Jesus! King most wonderful, Thou Conqueror renowned; Thou Sweetness most ineffable, In whom all joys are found! 2 When once Thou visited the heart, Then 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 every heart confess Thy Name, And ever Thee adore; And, seeking Thee, itself inflame To seek Thee ore 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. Used With Tune: WINCHESTER

Prepare the Way of the Lord

Author: Taizé Community Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Scripture: Luke 3:4-6 Used With Tune: [Prepare the way of the Lord]

Maranatha, Lord Messiah

Author: Kathy Powell, b. 1942 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Advent Season First Line: Gracious God of Wisdom Used With Tune: [Gracious God of Wisdom] Text Sources: "O" Antiphons

Prepare! Prepare!

Author: Stephen Pishner Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Advent Season First Line: Prepare the way Refrain First Line: Prepare! Prepare the way of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-4 Used With Tune: [Prepare the way]

O could I find from day to day

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 270 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Holiness; Advent, Fourth Sunday; Easter Season, Fifth Sunday; Sixty Sunday after Trinity; Eighth Sunday after Trinity Lyrics: 1 O could I find from day to day A nearness to my God! Then should my hours glide sweet away, And lean upon His Word. 2 Lord, I desire with Thee to live Anew from day to day; In joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away. 3 O Jesus, come and rule my heart, And make me wholly Thine, That I may never more depart, Nor grieve Thy love divine. 4 Thus till my last expiring breath Thy goodness I'll adore; And when my flesh dissolves in death, My soul shall love Thee more. Used With Tune: COVENTRY Text Sources: Hartford Selection, 1799

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Lilian Stevenson; Joseph A. Seiss Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus, Lord of all creation

God of All People

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Meter: 9.9.9.5 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Advent Season First Line: God of all places: present, unseen Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Used With Tune: KINGDOM

I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light (Quiero Cual Hijo/a de Luz Caminar)

Author: Kathleen Thomerson, b. 1934; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 40 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Refrain First Line: In him there is no darkness at all (En el Señor no hay oscuridad) Scripture: John 12:46 Used With Tune: HOUSTON

Like a Shepherd (Como Pastor)

Author: Bob Dufford, SJ, b. 1943; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Advent Season First Line: Say to the cities of Judah (Digan al pueblo de Judá) Refrain First Line: Like a shepherd he feeds his flock (Como pastor, apacentará) Scripture: Isaiah 40:9 Used With Tune: [Say to the cities of Judah]

O Come, Divine Messiah! (¡Divino Mesías! El Mundo Anhela)

Author: Abbé Simon-Joseph Pellegrin, 1663-1745; Sr. Mary of St. Philip, SND, 1825-1904; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Advent Season First Line: O come, Divine Messiah! (¡Divino Mesías!) Refrain First Line: Dear Savior, haste! (¡Ven, Salvador!) Scripture: Luke 1:78-79 Used With Tune: VENEZ, DIVIN MESSIE

Come, O Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 749 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 Used With Tune: JEFFERSON

Comfort, Comfort, O My People

Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 127 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Used With Tune: GENEVA 42

Come, Lord, and Tarry Not!

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 156 hymnals Topics: Advent Season Lyrics: 1 Come, Lord, and tarry not! Bring the long-looked for day! O why these years of waiting here, These ages of delay? 2 Come, for your saints still wait; Daily ascends their sigh; The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!" Do you not hear the cry? 3 Come, for creation groans With longing for your stay, Worn out with these long years of ill, These ages of decay. 4 Come, and make all things new; Build up this ruined earth; Restore our faded paradise, Creation's second birth. 5 Come, and begin your reign Of everlasting peace; Come, take the kingdom to yourself, Great King of Righteousness! Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Used With Tune: ST. BRIDE

While shepherds watched

Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,106 hymnals Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year Advent and Christmas First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

Greet Now the Swiftly Changing Year

Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent Scripture: Luke 2:14 Used With Tune: SIXTH NIGHT

Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 770 hymnals Topics: Advent Second; Christ Second Coming; Second Coming First Line: Lo! He comes with clouds descending, Once for guilty sinners slain Lyrics: 1 Lo he comes in clouds descending, Once for helpless sinner slain! Thousand, thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of his train: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, All the Angels cry amen. 2 Ev'ry eye shall now behold him, Rob'd in dreadful majesty, Those who set at nought and sold Him, Pierc'd and nail'd gim to the tree. Deeply wailing, deeply wailing, deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 Ev'ry island, sea, and mountain, Heav'n and earth, shall flee away; All who hate him, must confounded, Hear the trump proclaim the day; Come to judgment, come to judgment, come to judgment, Come to judgment come away. 4 Now redemption long expected, See, in solemn pomp appear! All his saints by man rejected, Now shall meet him in the air! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, See the day of God appear. 5 Answer thine own bride and Spirit, Hasten Lord, the gen'ral doom, The new heav'n and earth t' inherit, Take thy pining exiles home, All creation, all creation, all creation, Travails! groans! and bids thee come. 5 Yea, amen let all adore thee, High on thine eternal throne! Saviour, take the pow'r and glory; Claim the kingdom for thine own. O come quickly, O come quickly, O come quickly, Hallelujah! come Lord, come. Text Sources: The Coll.

Wake, O Wake, and Sleep No Longer

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; Christopher Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Advent 1, Year A; Advent 1, Year B; Ordinary Time 32, Year A; Advent; Christmas Season; Funeral; Church; Discipleship; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Judgment; Light; Parables; Praise; Second Coming; Wisdom Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 175 hymnals Topics: Advent; Angels; Christmas Season; Easter Season; Eucharist; Humility; Jesus Christ; Mystery of God; Praise; Praise; Redemption; Salvation Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descending, Our full homage to demand. 2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords in human vesture, In the Body and the Blood He will give to all the faithful His own self for heav'nly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven Spreads its vanguard on the way, As the Light of Light descending From the realms of endless day, That the pow'rs of hell may vanish As the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six-winged seraph, Cherubim with sleepless eye, Veil their faces to the Presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, Lord, most high!" Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20 Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James, 5th C.

For Ages Women Hoped and Prayed

Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Advent Season; Advent Season Scripture: Luke 1:28 Used With Tune: VOX DILECTI

Love came down at Christmas

Author: Christina Georgina Rossetti, 1830-94 Meter: 6.7.6.7 Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year Advent and Christmas Used With Tune: HERMITAGE

Warm the Time of Winter

Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Advent Season; Advent Season First Line: When the wind of winter blows Refrain First Line: Holy Light, warm our night Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Used With Tune: [When the wind of winter blows]

To a Virgin Meek and Mild

Author: Vigleik E. Boe; Oscar Overby Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Advent Season; Advent Season Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: LO DESEMBRE CONGELAT

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