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Jesus shall reign where'er the sun

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ His Manifestation to the Gentiles Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does His successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To Him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown His head; His Name like sweet perfume shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His Name. 4 Blessings abound where'er He reigns; The prisoner leaps to burst his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honours to our King: Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Amen. Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

Once in Royal David's City

Author: C. F. Alexander1818-95 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 408 hymnals Topics: Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her Baby In a manger for his bed. Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall; With the poor and mean and lowly, Lived on earth our Savior holy. 3 Jesus is our childhood's pattern; Day by day like us He grew; He was little, weak, and helpless; Tears and smiles like us He knew, And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness. 4 And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love; For that Child, so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heav'n above; And he leads His children on To the place where He is gone. 5 Not in that poor lowly stable With the oxen standing by We shall see Him; but in heaven, Set at God's right hand on high; Where, like stars, His children crowned, All in white shall wait around. Used With Tune: IRBY

How beauteous are their feet

Author: Dr. Watts Appears in 711 hymnals Topics: The revelation of Christ to Jews and Gentiles

O God of God, O Light of Light

Author: J. Julian, 1839-1913 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Lyrics: 1 O God of God, O Light of Light, Thou Prince of Peace, Thou King of kings! To Thee where angels know no night The song of praise forever rings. To Him who sits upon the throne, The Lamb once slain for sinful men, Be honor, might, all by Him won, Glory and praise! Amen, Amen. 2 Deep in the prophets' sacred page, Grand in the poets' winged word, Slowly, in type, from age to age, Nations beheld their coming Lord, Till through the deep Judean night Rang out the song "Good will to men!" Hymned by the first-born sons of light, Reechoed now, "Good will!" Amen. 3 That life of truth, those deeds of love, That death of pain, mid hate and scorn-- These all are past, and now above He reigns, our King, once crowned with thorn. Lift up your heads, ye heav'nly gates! So sang His hosts, unheard by men, Lift up your heads, for you He waits. We lift them up. Amen, Amen. 4 Nations afar, in ign'rance deep, Isles of the sea, where darkness lay, These hear His voice, they wake from sleep, And throng with joy the upward way. They cry with us, "Send forth Thy light, O Lamb, once slain for sinful men! Burst Satan's bonds, O God of might; Set all men free!" Amen, Amen. 5 Sing to the Lord a glorious song; Sing to His name, His love forthtell! Sing on, heav'n's host, His praise prolong; Sing, ye who now on earth do dwell! Worthy the Lamb for sinners slain! From angels praise and thanks from men! Worthy the Lamb, enthroned to reign, Glory and pow'r! Amen, Amen. Used With Tune: CREATION

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

Appears in 912 hymnals Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ His Manifestation to the Gentiles Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid: Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on His cradle the dew-drops are shining, Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore Him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield Him in costly devotion, Odours of Edom, and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would His favour secure; Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid: Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Amen. Used With Tune: WEBER

The God of the Gentiles

Appears in 166 hymnals Topics: Conversion of Jews and Gentiles; Gentiles owning the true God First Line: Let all the Earth their Voices raise Lyrics: 1 Let all the Earth their Voices raise To sing the choicest Psalm of Praise, To sing and bless Jehovah's Name: His Glory let the Heathens know, His Wonders to the Nations show, And all his saving Works proclaim. 2 The Heathens know thy Glory, Lord; The wond'ring Nations read thy Word; In Britain is Jehovah known: Our Worship shall no more be paid To Gods, which mortal Hands have made; Our Maker is our GOD alone. 3 He fram'd the Globe, he built the sky, He made the shining Worlds on high, And reigns complete in Glory there: His Beams are Majesty and Light; His Beauties, how divinely bright; His Temple, how divinely fair! 4 Come, the great Day, the glorious Hour, When Earth shall feel his saving Pow'r, And barb'rous Nations fear his Name; Then shall the Race of Men confess The Beauty of his Holiness, And in his Courts his Grace proclaim. Scripture: Psalm 96

Christ's Sufferings and Exaltation

Appears in 112 hymnals Topics: Gentiles given to Christ First Line: Now let our mournful Songs record Lyrics: 1 Now let our mournful Songs record The dying Sorrows of our Lord, When he complain'd in Tears and Blood, As one forsaken of his GOD. 2 The Jews beheld him thus forlorn, And shake their Heads and laugh in Scorn: "He rescu'd others from the Grave; "Now let him try himself to save. 3 "This is the Man did once pretend "GOD was his Father and his Friend; "If GOD the Blessed lov'd him so, "Why doth he fail to help him now?" 4 Barbarous People! Cruel Priests! How they stood round like savage Beasts; Like Lions gaping to devour, When God had left him in their Pow'r. 5 They wound his Head, his Hands, his Feet, Till Streams of Blood each other meet; By Lot his Garments they divide, And mock the Pangs in which he dy'd. 6 But GOD his Father heard his Cry; Rais'd from the Dead he reigns on high; The Nations learn his Righteousness, And humble Sinners taste his Grace. Scripture: Psalm 22

Bethlehem! of noblest cities

Appears in 51 hymnals Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ His Manifestation to the Gentiles Lyrics: 1 Bethlehem! of noblest cities, None can once with thee compare; Thou alone the LORD from Heaven Didst for us Incarnate bear. 2 Fairer than the sun at morning; Was the star that told His birth; To the lands their God announcing, Hid beneath a form of earth. 3 By its radiant beauty guided, See, the Eastern kings appear! See them bend, their gifts to offer. Gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh. 4 Offerings of mystic meaning! Incense doth the God disclose; Gold a Royal Child proclaimeth, Myrrh the future tomb foreshows. 5 Holy Jesus! in Thy brightness To the Gentile world displayed, With the Father and the Spirit, Endless praise to Thee be paid. Amen. Used With Tune: S. OSWALD

O Word of God Incarnate

Author: W. W. How, 1823-97 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 485 hymnals Topics: Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky, We praise You for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps Shines on from age to age. 2 The Church from You, dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light is lifted O'er all the earth to shine. It is the chart and compass That, all life's voyage through, Mid mists and rocks and quicksands Still guides, O Christ, to You. 3 O make Your Church, dear Savior, A lamp of burnished gold To bear before the nations Your true light, as of old; O teach Your wand'ring pilgrims By this their path to trace, Till, clouds and darkness ended, They see You face to face. Used With Tune: MUNICH

Psalm 45

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 75 hymnals Topics: Church of the Gentiles; Gentiles church First Line: My Savior and my King Lyrics: My Savior and my King, Thy beauties are divine; Thy lips with blessings overflow, And every grace is thine. Now make thy glory known, Gird on thy dreadful sword, And ride in majesty to spread The conquests of thy word. Strike through thy stubborn foes, Or melt their hearts t' obey, While justice, meekness, grace, and truth, Attend thy glorious way. Thy laws, O God, are right; Thy throne shall ever stand; And thy victorious gospel proves A sceptre in thy hand. [Thy Father and thy God Hath without measure shed His Spirit, like a joyful oil, T' anoint thy sacred head.] [Behold, at thy right hand The Gentile church is seen, Like a fair bride in rich attire, And princes guard the queen.] Fair bride, receive his love, Forget thy father's house; Forsake thy gods, thy idol gods, And pay thy Lord thy vows. O let thy God and King Thy sweetest thoughts employ; Thy children shall his honors sing In palaces of joy. Scripture: Psalm 45

The Messiah's Coming and Kingdom

Appears in 1,860 hymnals Topics: Gentiles owning the true God; Gentiles owning the true God First Line: Joy to the world; the Lord is come 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. 2 Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, 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. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. Scripture: Psalm 98

The Church the Birth Place of the Saints; or Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian Church

Appears in 135 hymnals Topics: Christ his Kingdom among Gentiles; Church made of Jews and Gentiles; Church of the Jews and Gentiles; Conversion of Jews and Gentiles; Gentiles church; Christ his Kingdom among Gentiles; Church made of Jews and Gentiles; Church of the Jews and Gentiles; Conversion of Jews and Gentiles; Gentiles church First Line: God in his earthly temple lays Lyrics: 1 God in His earthly temple lays Foundations for his heavenly praise; He liked the tents of Jacob well, But still in Sion loves to dwell. 2 His mercy visits every house That pay their night and morning vows; But makes a more delightful stay, Where churches meet to praise and pray. 3 What glories were describ'd of old! What wonders are in Sion told! Thou city of our God below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. 4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, Shall there begin their lives anew; Angels and men shall join to sing The hill where living waters spring. 5 When God makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, ’Twill be an honour to appear As one new-born and nourish'd there. Scripture: Psalm 87

To our Almighty Maker, GOD

Appears in 92 hymnals Topics: Gentiles owning the true God Lyrics: 1 To our Almighty Maker, GOD, New Honours be addrest; His great Salvation shines abroad, And makes the Nations blest. 2 He spake the Word to Abr'am first; His Truth fulfils the Grace, The Gentiles make his Name their Trust, And learn his Righteousness. 2 Let the whole Earth his Love proclaim With all her diff'rent Tongues, And spread the Honours of his Name In Melody and Songs. Scripture: Psalm 98

Great Father of mankind

Author: Doddridge Appears in 75 hymnals Topics: Gentiles brought into the Temple

Saviour, sprinkle many nations

Author: Bp. A. C. Coxe, 1818-1896 Appears in 160 hymnals Topics: Gentiles Prayed for; Gentiles Prayed for Lyrics: 1 Saviour, sprinkle many nations, Fruitful let Thy sorrows be; By Thy pains and consolations Draw the Gentiles unto Thee; Of Thy cross the wondrous story Be to all the nations told; Let them see Thee in Thy glory, And Thy mercy manifold. 2 Far and wide, though all unknowing, Yearns for Thee each mortal breast; Human tears for Thee are flowing, Human hearts in Thee would rest; Thirsting, as for dews of even, As the new-mown grass for rain, Thee they seek, as God of heaven, Thee, as man for sinners slain. 3 Saviour, lo! the isles are waiting, Stretched the hand and strained the sight, For Thy Spirit, new creating, Love's pure flame, and wisdom's light; Give the Word and of the preacher Speed the foot, and touch the tongue, Till on earth by every creature Glory to the Lamb be sung. Used With Tune: SANCTUARY

Bright was the guiding star that led

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 154 hymnals Topics: Christ and Christianity Christ's manifestation to the Gentiles Text Sources: Spirit of the Psalms

Oh, praise the LORD, ye Nations round

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Prophecies Of the Calling of the Gentiles Lyrics: Oh, praise the LORD, ye Nations round, Let all the Earth his Praise resound, And in his Mercy still rejoice; His Love and Truth shall ne'er decay, To him your grateful Tribute pay; O praise the Lord with Heart and Voice. Scripture: Psalm 117 Used With Tune: [Oh, praise the Lord, ye Nations round]

As with Gladness Men of old

Author: W. C. dix Appears in 639 hymnals Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ His Manifestation to the Gentiles (Epiphany) Used With Tune: [As with gladness men of old]

Saviour, now the day is ending

Author: Sarah Doudney, 1843- Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: Prayer For the Gentiles; Prayer For the Gentiles Lyrics: 1 Saviour, now the day is ending, And the shades of evening fall, Let Thy Holy Dove descending Bring Thy mercy to us all; Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! 2 Bless the gospel message spoken, In Thine own appointed way; Give each fainting soul a token Of Thy tender love to-day; Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! 3 Comfort those in pain or sorrow, Watch each sleeping child of Thine; Let us all arise to-morrow Strengthened by Thy grace divine; Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! 4 Pardon Thou each deed unholy; Lord, forgive each sinful thought; Make us contrite, pure and lowly, By Thy great example taught; Set Thy seal on every heart, Jesus, bless us ere we part! Used With Tune: GOUNOD

Light of those whose dreary dwelling

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 356 hymnals Topics: Gentiles Light of ; Gentiles Light of Lyrics: 1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling Borders on the shades of death, Come, and by Thy love's revealing Dissipate the clouds beneath: The new heaven and earth's Creator, In our deepest darkness rise, Scattering all the night of nature, Pouring eyesight on our eyes. 2 Still we wait for Thine appearing; Life and joy Thy beams impart, Chasing all our fears, and cheering Every poor benighted heart: Come, and manifest the favour God hath for our ransomed race; Come, thou universal Saviour, Come and bring the gospel grace. 3 Save us in Thy great compassion, O Thou mild, pacific Prince! Give the knowledge of salvation, Give the pardon of our sins: By Thy all-restoring merit Every burdened soul release; Every weary, wandering spirit Guide into Thy perfect peace. Used With Tune: BETHANY

A Prayer-hearing God, and the Gentiles called

Appears in 63 hymnals Topics: Gentiles church; Gentiles church First Line: Praise waits in Sion, Lord, for thee Lyrics: 1 Praise waits in Sion, Lord, for thee; There shall our vows be paid; Thou hast an ear when sinners pray, All flesh shall seek thine aid. 2 Lord, our iniquities prevail, But pardoning grace is thine, And thou will grant us power and skill To conquer every sin. 3 Blest are the men whom thou wilt chuse, To bring them near thy face, Give them a dwelling in thy house, To feast upon thy grace. 4 In answering what thy church requests, Thy truth and terror shine, And works of dreadful righteousness, Fulfil thy kind design. 5 Thus shall the wondering nations see The Lord is good and just; And distant islands fly to thee, And make thy name their trust. 6 They dread thy glittering tokens, Lord, When signs in heaven appear; But they shall learn thy holy word, And love as well as fear. Scripture: Psalm 65

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: C. Wordsworth, 1807-85 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Topics: Jesus, Savior of Gentiles 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 and 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. Used With Tune: SALZBURG

Watchman! Tell us of the Night

Appears in 865 hymnals Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ His Manifestation to the Gentiles (Epiphany) First Line: Watchman, tell us of the night Used With Tune: [Watchman, tell us of the night]

The light of the world

Author: P. P. Bliss Appears in 179 hymnals Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ His Manifestation to the Gentiles (Epiphany) First Line: The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin Refrain First Line: Come to the light 'tis shining for thee Used With Tune: [The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin]

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Appears in 843 hymnals Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ His Manifestation to the Gentiles 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 get the captive free; To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succour 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 condemn'd and dying, Were precious in His sight. 3 He shall descend like showers Upon the fruitful earth; And love and joy, 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. Amen. Used With Tune: ZOAN

The Kingdom of Christ

Appears in 192 hymnals Topics: Christ his Kingdom among Gentiles; Gentiles given to Christ; Gentiles given to Church First Line: Great God, whose universal Sway Lyrics: 1 Great GOD, whose universal Sway The known and unknown Worlds obey, Now give the Kingdom to thy Son, Extend his Pow'r, exalt his Throne. 2 Thy Sceptre well becomes his Hands, All Heav'n submits to his Commands; His Justice shall avenge the Poor, And Pride and Rage prevail no more. 3 With Pow'r be vindicates the Just, And treads th' Oppressor in the Dust; His Worship and his Fear shall last, Till Hours, and Years, and Time be past. 4 As Rain on Meadows newly mown, So shall he send his Influence down; His Grace on fainting Souls distils, Like heav'nly Dew on thirsty Hills. 5 The Heathen Lands that lie beneath The Shades of overspreading Death, Revive at his first dawning Light, And Deserts blossom at the Sight. 6 The Saints shall flourish in his Days, Drest in the Robes of Joy and Praise; Peace, like a River, from his Throne, Shall flow to Nations yet unknown. Scripture: Psalm 72

Psalm 45 Part 2

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 86 hymnals Topics: Church of the Gentiles; Gentiles church First Line: The King of saints, how fair his face Lyrics: The King of saints, how fair his face, Adorned with majesty and grace! He comes with blessings from above, And wins the nations to his love. At his right hand our eyes behold The queen arrayed in purest gold; The world admires her heav'nly dress, Her robe of joy and righteousness. He forms her beauties like his own; He calls and seats her near his throne: Fair stranger, let thine heart forget The idols of thy native state. So shall the King the more rejoice In thee, the favorite of his choice; Let him be loved, and yet adored, For he's thy Maker and thy Lord. O happy hour, when thou shalt rise To his fair palace in the skies, And all thy sons (a numerous train) Each like a prince in glory reign! Let endless honors crown his head; Let every age his praises spread; While we with cheerful songs approve The condescensions of his love. Scripture: Psalm 45

Psalm 96

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 198 hymnals Topics: Gentiles owning the true God; Conversion of Jews and Gentiles First Line: Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands Lyrics: Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands, Ye tribes of every tongue; His new-discovered grace demands A new and nobler song. Say to the nations, Jesus reigns, God's own almighty Son; His power the sinking world sustains, And grace surrounds his throne. Let heav'n proclaim the joyful day, Joy through the earth be seen; Let cities shine in bright array, And fields in cheerful green. Let an unusual joy surprise The islands of the sea: Ye mountains, sink; ye valleys, rise; Prepare the Lord his way. Behold, he comes, he comes to bless The nations as their God; To show the world his righteousness, And send his truth abroad. But when his voice shall raise the dead, And bid the world draw near, How will the guilty nations dread To see their Judge appear! Scripture: Psalm 96:1

I'll speak the Honours of my King

Appears in 55 hymnals Topics: Church of the Gentiles; Gentiles given to Church Lyrics: 1 I'll speak the Honorus of my King, His Form divinely fair; None of his Sons of mortal Race May with the Lord compare. 2 Sweet is thy Speech, and heav'nly Grace Upon thy Lips is shed; Thy GOD, with Blessings infinite, Hath crown'd thy sacred Head. 3 Gird on thy Sword, victorious Prince, Ride with majestic Sway; Thy Terror shall strike through thy foes, And make the World obey. 4 Thy Throne, O GOD, for ever stands; Thy Word of Grace shall prove A peaceful Scepter in thy Hands, To rule the Saints by Love. 5 Justice and Truth attend thee still, But Mercy is thy choice; And GOD, thy GOD, thy Soul shall fill With most peculiar Joys. Scripture: Psalm 45

The Glory of Christ, and Power of his Gospel

Appears in 130 hymnals Topics: Church of the Gentiles; Gentiles given to Church First Line: Now be my Heart inspir'd to sing Lyrics: 1 Now be my Heart inspir'd to sing The glories of my Saviour King, Jesus the Lord; how heav'nly fair His form! how bright his Beauties are! 2 O'er all the Sons of human Race He shines with a superior Grace; Love from his Lips divinely flows, And Blessings all his state compose. 3 Dress thee in Arms, most mighty Lord, Gird on the Terror of thy Sword, In Majesty and Glory ride With Truth and Meekness at thy Side. 4 Thine Anger, like a pointed Dart, Shall pierce the Foes of stubborn Heart; Or Words of Mercy kind and sweet, Shall melt the Rebels at thy feet. 5 Thy Throne, O GOD, for ever stands, Grace is the Scepter in thy Hands; Thy Laws and Works are just and right, Justice and grace are thy delight. 6 GOD, thine own GOD, has richly shed His Oil of Gladness on thy Head, And with his sacred Spirit blest His first-born Son above the rest. Scripture: Psalm 45

A Church established

Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Christ his Kingdom among Gentiles; Christ his Kingdom among Gentiles First Line: No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Lyrics: 1 [No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there: And there th' assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 We trace no more these toilsome ways, Nor wander far abroad; Where e’er thy people meet for praise, There is a house for God.] Pause. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest, Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and blest. 5 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy spirit and thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 6 Here, mighty God, accept our vows, Here let thy praise be spread; Bless the provisions of thy house, And fill thy poor with bread. 7 Here let the Son of David reign, Let God’s anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. Scripture: Psalm 122:7-8

At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister

Appears in 76 hymnals Topics: Christ his Kingdom among Gentiles; Christ his Kingdom among Gentiles First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find Lyrics: 1 Where shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' eternal mind Among the sons of flesh and blood! 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his ancient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3 "Here I will fix my gracious throne, "And reign forever, saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, "And blessings shall attend my word. 4 "Here will I meet the hungry poor, "And fill their souls with living bread; "Sinners that wait before my door "With sweet provisions shall be fed. 5 "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace "My priests, my ministers shall shine; "Not Aaron in his costly dress "Appears so glorious and divine. 6 "The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joys, shall shout and sing, "The son of David here shall reign, "And Zion triumph in her King. 7 "Jesus shall see a numerous seed "Born here t' uphold his glorious name; "His crown shall flourish on his head, "While all his foes are cloth'd with shame." Scripture: Psalm 132:13-18

Psalm 2

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Gentiles given to Christ First Line: Why did the Jews proclaim their rage? Lyrics: Why did the Jews proclaim their rage? The Romans, why their swords employ? Against the Lord their powers engage, His dear Anointed to destroy? "Come, let us break his bands," they say, "This man shall never give us laws:" And thus they cast his yoke away, And nailed the Monarch to the cross. But God, who high in glory reigns, Laughs at their pride, their rage controls, He'll vex their hearts with inward pains, And speak in thunder to their souls. "I will maintain the King I made On Zion's everlasting hill; My hand shall bring him from the dead, And he shall stand your Sovereign still." [His wondrous rising from the earth Makes his eternal Godhead known; The Lord declares his heav'nly birth, "This day have I begot my Son. "Ascend, my Son, to my right hand, There thou shalt ask, and I bestow, The utmost bounds of heathen lands; To thee the Northern Isles shall bow."] But nations that resist his grace Shall fall beneath his iron stroke; His rod shall crush his foes with ease, As potters' earthen work is broke. Now, ye that sit on earthly thrones, Be wise, and serve the Lord, the Lamb; Now at his feet submit your crowns, Rejoice and tremble at his name. With humble love address the Son, Lest he grow angry, and ye die; His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, If ye provoke his jealousy. His storms shall drive you quick to hell; He is a God, and ye but dust: Happy the souls that know him well, And make his grace their only trust. Scripture: Psalm 2

Psalm 22 Part 1

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Gentiles given to Christ First Line: Why has my God my soul forsook Lyrics: Why has my God my soul forsook, Nor will a smile afford? (Thus David once in anguish spoke, And thus our dying Lord.) Though 'tis thy chief delight to dwell Among thy praising saints, Yet thou canst hear a groan as well, And pity our complaints. Our fathers trusted in thy name, And great deliv'rance found; But I'm a worm, despised of men, And trodden to the ground. Shaking the head, they pass me by, And laugh my soul to scorn; "In vain he trusts in God," they cry,. "Neglected and forlorn." But thou art he who formed my flesh By thine almighty word; And since I hung upon the breast, My hope is in the Lord. Why will my Father hide his face, When foes stand threat'ning round, In the dark hour of deep distress, And not a helper found? Behold thy darling left among The cruel and the proud, As bulls of Bashan, fierce and strong, As lions roaring loud. From earth and hell my sorrows meet To multiply the smart; They nail my hands, they pierce my feet, And try to vex my heart. Yet if thy sovereign hand let loose The rage of earth and hell, Why will my heav'nly Father bruise The Son he loves so well? My God, if possible it be, Withhold this bitter cup But I resign my will to thee, And drink the sorrows up. My heart dissolves with pangs unknown, In groans I waste my breath; Thy heavy hand has brought me down Low as the dust of death. Father, I give my spirit up, And trust it in thy hand; My dying flesh shall rest in hope, And rise at thy command. Scripture: Psalm 22:1-16

Psalm 22 Part 2

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Gentiles given to Christ First Line: Now from the roaring lion's rage Lyrics: "Now from the roaring lion's rage, O Lord, protect thy Son, Nor leave thy darling to engage The powers of hell alone." Thus did our suff'ring Savior pray, With mighty cries and tears; God heard him in that dreadful day, And chased away his fears. Great was the vict'ry of his death, His throne exalted high; And all the kindreds of the earth Shall worship or shall die. A num'rous offspring must arise From his expiring groans; They shall be reckoned in his eyes For daughters and for sons. The meek and humble souls shall see His table richly spread; And all that seek the Lord shall be With joys immortal fed. The isles shall know the righteousness Of our incarnate God, And nations yet unborn profess Salvation in his blood. Scripture: Psalm 22:20-21

Psalm 106 Part 1

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 87 hymnals Topics: Conversion of Jews and Gentiles First Line: To God, the great, the ever-blest Lyrics: To God, the great, the ever-blest, Let songs of honor be addressed; His mercy firm for ever stands Give him the thanks his love demands. Who knows the wonders of thy ways? Who shall fulfil thy boundless praise? Blest are the souls that fear thee still, And pay their duty to thy will. Remember what thy mercy did For Jacob's race, thy chosen seed; And with the same salvation bless The meanest suppliant of thy grace. O may I see thy tribes rejoice, And aid their triumphs with my voice! This is my glory, Lord, to be Joined to thy saints, and near to thee. Scripture: Psalm 106:1-5

Psalm 106 Part 2

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Conversion of Jews and Gentiles First Line: God of eternal love Lyrics: God of eternal love, How fickle are our ways! And yet how oft did Isr'el prove Thy constancy of grace! They saw thy wonders wrought, And then thy praise they sung; But soon thy works of power forgot, And murmured with their tongue. Now they believe his word While rocks with rivers flow; Now with their lusts provoke the Lord, And he reduced them low. Yet when they mourned their faults, He hearkened to their groans, Brought his own cov'nant to his thoughts, And called them still his sons. Their names were in his book, He saved them from their foes Oft he chastised, but ne'er forsook The people that he chose. Let Isr'el bless the Lord, Who loved their ancient race And Christians join the solemn word, Amen, to all the praise. Scripture: Psalm 106:7-8

Christ Dying, Rising, Interceding, and Reigning

Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Gentiles given to Christ First Line: Maker and Sovereign Lord Lyrics: 1 [Maker and Sovereign Lord Of Heaven, and Earth, and Seas, Thy Providence confirms thy Word, And answers thy Decrees. 2 The Things so long foretold By David are fulfill'd, When Jews and Gentiles join to slay Jesus, thine only Child.] 3 Why did the Gentiles rage, And Jews with one Accord Bend all their Counsels to destroy Th' Anointed of the Lord? 4 Rulers and Kings agree To form a vain Design; Against the Lord their Pow'rs unite, Against his Christ they join. 5 The Lord derides their Rage, And will support his Throne; He that hath rais'd him from the Dead Hath own'd him for his Son. Pause 6 Now he's ascended high, And asks to rule the Earth; The Merit of his Blood he pleads, And pleads his heav'nly Birth. 7 He asks, and GOD bestows A large Inheritance; Far as the World's remotest Ends His Kingdom shall advance. 8 The Nations that rebel Must feel his Iron Rod: He'll vindicate those Honors well Which he received from GOD. 9 [Be wise, ye Rulers, now, And worship at his Throne; With trembling Joy, ye People, bow To GOD's exalted Son. 10 If once his Wrath arise, Ye perish on the Place; Then blessed is the Soul that flies For Refuge to his Grace.] Scripture: Psalm 2

Why did the nations join to stay

Appears in 51 hymnals Topics: Gentiles given to Christ; Gentiles given to Christ Lyrics: 1 Why did the nations join to slay The Lord’s anointed Son? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his gospel down? 2 The lord that sits above the skies, Derides their rage below, He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes their spirits through. 3 “I call him my eternal Son, "And raise him from the dead; "I make my holy hill his throne, "And wide his kingdom spread. 4 "Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy "The utmost heathen lands; "Thy rod of iron shall destroy "The rebel that withstands." 5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth, Obey th’ anointed Lord, Adore the King of heavenly birth, And tremble at his word. 6 With humble love address his throne, For if he frown, ye die: Those are secure, and those alone Who on his grace rely.

All ye gentiles, praise the Lord

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 113 hymnals Topics: Gentiles exhorted to praise God Lyrics: All ye gentiles, praise the Lord, All ye lands, your voices raise; Heaven and earth, with loud accord, Praise the Lord, for ever praise. For His truth and mercy stand, Past, and present, and to be, Like the years of His right hand, Like His own eternity. Praise Him, ye who know his love, Praise Him from the depths beneath, Praise Him in the heights above; Praise your Maker all that breathe. Scripture: Psalm 17

Psalm 47

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 207 hymnals Topics: Church of the Gentiles; Gentiles owning the true God First Line: O for a shout of sacred joy Lyrics: O for a shout of sacred joy To God the sovereign King! Let every land their tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. Jesus our God ascends on high, His heav'nly guards around Attend him rising through the sky, With trumpets' joyful sound. While angels shout and praise their King, Let mortals learn their strains; Let all the earth his honors sing; O'er all the earth he reigns. Rehearse his praise with awe profound, Let knowledge lead the song, Nor mock him with a solemn sound Upon a thoughtless tongue. In Isr'el stood his ancient throne, He loved that chosen race; But now he calls the world his own, And heathens taste his grace. The British islands are the Lord's, There Abraham's God is known; While powers and princes, shields and swords, Submit before his throne. Scripture: Psalm 47

The Blessings of the Spring; or God gives Rain

Appears in 106 hymnals Topics: Gentiles church; Gentiles church First Line: Good is the Lord, the heavenly King Lyrics: 1 Good is the Lord, the heavenly King, Who makes the earth his care; Visits the pastures every spring, And bids the grass appear. 2 The clouds, like rivers rais'd on high, Pour out at his command, Their watery blessings from the sky, To cheer the thirsty land. 3 The soften'd ridges of the field Permit the corn to spring: The vallies rich provision yield, And the poor laborers sing. 4 The little hills on every side Rejoice at falling showers, The meadows dress'd in beauteous pride Perfume the air with flowers. 5 The barren clods refresh'd with rain Promise a joyful crop; The parched grounds look green again, And raise the reaper's hope. 6 The various months thy goodness crowns How bounteous are thy ways! The bleating flocks spread o'er the downs, And shepherds shout thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 65

Public Prayer and Praise

Appears in 80 hymnals Topics: Gentiles church; Gentiles church First Line: The praise of Sion waits for thee Lyrics: 1 The praise of Sion waits for thee, My God; and praise becomes thy house; There shall thy saints thy glory see And there perform their public vows. 2 O thou whose mercy bends the skies To save when humble sinners pray; All lands to thee shall lift their eyes, And every yielding heart obey. 3 Against my will my sins prevail, But grace shall purge away the stain: The blood of Christ will never fail To wash my garments white again. 4 Blest is the man whom thou shalt chuse, And give him kind access to thee; Give him a place within thy house, To taste thy love divinely free. Pause. 5 Let Babel fear when Sion prays, Babel, prepare for long distress, When Sion's God himself arrays In terror and in righteousness. 6 With dreadful glory God fulfils What his afflicted saints request; And with Almighty wrath reveals His love to give his churches rest. 7 Then shall the flocking nations run To Sion's hill and own their Lord; The rising and the setting sun Shall see the Saviour's name ador'd. Scripture: Psalm 65:1-5

Divine Providence in Air, Earth and Sea; or, The God of Nature and Grace

Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Gentiles church; Gentiles church First Line: The God of our Salvation hears Lyrics: 1 The God of our Salvation hears The groans of Sion mix'd with tears; Yet when he comes with kind designs, Through all the way his terror shines. 2 On him the race of man depends, Far as the earth's remotest ends, Where the Creator's name is known, By nature's feeble light alone. 3 Sailors that travel o'er the flood, Address their frighted souls to God, When tempests rage and Billows roar At dreadful distance from the shore. 4 He bids the noisy tempests cease; He calms the raging crowd to peace, When a tumultuous nation raves, Wild as the winds, and loud as waves. 5 Whole kingdoms shaken by the storm, He settles in a peaceful form; Mountains establish'd by his hand Firm on their old foundations stand. 6 Behold his ensigns sweep the sky, New comets blaze, and lightnings fly; The Heathen lands with swift surprise, From the bright horrors turn their eyes. 7 At his command the morning ray Smiles in the East, and leads the day, He guides the sun's declining wheels Over the tops of western hills. 8 Seasons and times obey his voice; The evening and the morn rejoice To see the earth made soft with showers, Laden with fruit, and drest in flowers. 9 'Tis from his watery stores on high, He gives the thirsty ground supply; He walks upon the clouds, and thence Doth his enriching drops dispense. 10 The desert grows a fruitful field, Abundant food the vallies yield; The vallies shout with cheerful voice, And neighboring hills repeat their joys. 11 The pasture smile in green array, There lambs and larger cattle play; The larger cattle and the lamb, Each in his language speaks thy name. 12 Thy works pronounce thy power divine; O'er every field thy glories shine; Through every month thy gifts appear; Great God, thy goodness crowns the year. Scripture: Psalm 65:5-13

The Providence of God in Air, Earth and Sea; or The Blessings of Rain

Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: Gentiles church; Gentiles church First Line: 'Tis by thy strength the mountains stand Lyrics: 1 'Tis by thy strength the mountains stand, God of eternal power; The sea grows calm at thy command, And tempests cease to roar. 2 Thy morning light and evening shade, Successive comforts bring; Thy plenteous fruits make harvest glad, Thy flowers adorn the spring. 3 Seasons and times, and moon, and hours, Heaven, earth and air are thine; When clouds, distil in fruitful showers, The Author is divine: 4 Those wandering cisterns in the sky Borne by the winds around, With watery treasures well supply The furrows of the ground. 5 The thirsty ridges drink their fill, And ranks of corn appear; Thy ways abound with blessings still, Thy goodness crowns the year. Scripture: Psalm 65

Sons of men, behold from far

Author: Anonymous Appears in 110 hymnals Topics: Christ's manifestation to the Gentiles

Hark! for the great Creator speaks

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Christ's manifestation to the Gentiles

How Lovely Shines the Morning Star

Author: P. Nicolai, 1556-1608 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Lyrics: 1 How lovely shines the Morning Star! The nations see and hail afar The light in Judah shining. Thou David's Son of Jacob's race, My Bridegroom and my King of Grace, For Thee my heart is pining. Lowly, Holy, Great and glorious, Thou victorious Prince of graces, Filling all the heav'nly places. 2 O highest joy by mortals won, True Son of God and Mary's Son, Thou high-born King of ages! Thou art my heart's most beauteous Flow'r, And Thy blest Gospel's saving pow'r My raptured soul engages. Thou mine, I Thine; Sing hosanna! Heav'nly manna Tasting, eating, Whilst Thy love in songs repeating. 3 Now richly to my waiting heart, O Thou, my God, deign to impart The grace of love undying. In Thy blest body let me be, E'en as the branch is in the tree, Thy life my life supplying. Sighing, Crying. For the savor Of Thy favor; Resting never, Till I rest in Thee forever. 4 A pledge of peace from God I see When Thy pure eyes are turned to me To show me Thy good pleasure. Jesus, Thy Spirit and Thy Word, Thy body and Thy blood, afford My soul its dearest treasure. Keep me Kindly In Thy favor, O my Savior! Thou wilt cheer me; Thy Word calls me to draw near Thee. 5 Thou, mighty Father, in Thy Son Didst love me ere Thou hadst begun This ancient world's foundation. Thy Son hath made a friend of me, And when in spirit Him I see, I joy in tribulation. What bliss Is this! He that liveth To me giveth Life forever; Nothing me from Him can sever. 6 Lift up the voice and strike the string. Let all glad sounds of music ring In God's high praises blended. Christ will be with me all the way, Today, tomorrow, every day, Till trav'ling days be ended. Sing out, Ring out Triumph glorious, O victorious, Chosen nation; Praise the God of your salvation. 7 Oh, joy to know that Thou, my Friend, Art Lord, Beginning without end, The First and Last, Eternal! And Thou at length--O glorious grace!-- Wilt take me to that holy place, The home of joys supernal. Amen, Amen! Come and meet me! Quickly greet me! With deep yearning, Lord, I look for Thy returning. Scripture: Psalm 45 Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET Text Sources: The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941 (tr.)