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There Is a Balm in Gilead (Bálsamo de Amor Hay en Galaad)

Author: Evelyn Robert-Olivieri, b. 1940; Oscar Rodríguez Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance; Rites of the Church Pastoral Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church Funeral First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged (Cuando siento que en mi vida) Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African American spiritual

Song of Farewell

Author: Dennis C. Smolarski, SJ, 1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Rite of Committal First Line: Come to his/her aid, O saints of God Scripture: Job 19:25-27 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH Text Sources: Subvenite sancti Dei; Requiem aeternam; Credo quod Redemptor

Lord of All Hopefulness (Dios Anhelante)

Author: Jan Struther, 1801-1953; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Pastoral Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church Funeral First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy (Dios anhelante, de gozo y placer) Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Used With Tune: SLANE

Go Make of All Disciples (¡Discípulos Han de Ganar!)

Author: Leon M. Adkins, 1896-1986; Alberto Merubia, b. 1919 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Christian Initiation/Baptism; Rites of the Church Holy Orders First Line: "Go make of all disciples" ("¡Discípulos han de ganar!) Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,059 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1. Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish, come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. 2. Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure." 3. Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing forth from the throne of God, pure from above. Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove. Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Author: St. Nicetas, ca. 335-414; Ignaz Franz, 1719-1790; Clarence Walworth, 1820-1900 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 with repeat Appears in 206 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Rites of the Church Exposition of the Holy Eucharist (Including Benediction) First Line: Holy God, we praise thy name! Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee! All on earth thy sceptre claim, All in heav'n above adore thee; Infinite, thy vast domain, Everlasting is thy reign. Infinite, thy vast domain, Everlasting is thy reign. 2 Hark! the loud celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim and Seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising; Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: "Holy, holy, holy Lord!" Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: "Holy, holy, holy Lord!" 3 Lo! The apostolic train Join, the sacred Name to hallow; Prophets swell the loud refrain, And the white robed martyrs follow; And from morn to set of sun, Through the Church the song goes on. And from morn to set of sun, Through the Church the song goes on. 4 Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three we name thee; While in essence only One, Undivided God we claim thee; And adoring, bend the knee, While we own the mystery. And adoring, bend the knee, While we own the mystery. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3 Used With Tune: GROSSER GOTT Text Sources: Te Deum laudamus

Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service

Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:5-9 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,441 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General) First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! 3 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we'd first begun. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:16-17 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: Verse 5: anon., fr. A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (Tierno y Amante, Jesús Nos Invita)

Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909; E. L. Maxwell; Pedro Grado, 1862-1923; H. C. Ball Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 873 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance; Rites of the Church Funeral Refrain First Line: Come home, come home (Venid, venid) Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: THOMPSON

Veni Creator Spiritus

Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 79 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Holy Orders Scripture: John 14:24-26 Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS

Celebration of the Word of God - Gospel

Appears in 478 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Reconciliation of Sevearl Penitents First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Used With Tune: [Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia]

Sing with All the Saints in Glory

Author: William J. Irons, 1812-1893 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 106 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy Lyrics: 1 Sing with all the saints in glory, Sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story, To the former days belong. All around the clouds are breaking, Soon the storms of time shall cease; In God’s likeness, people waking, Know the everlasting peace. 2 Oh, what glory, far exceeding All that eye has yet perceived! Holiest hearts, for ages pleading, Never that full joy conceived. God has promised, Christ prepares it, There on high our welcome waits; Ev’ry humble spirit shares it, Christ has passed th'eternal gates. 3 Life eternal! heav’n rejoices: Jesus lives who once was dead; Join with all the heav'nly voices; Child of God, lift up your head! Patriarchs from distant ages, Saints all longing for their heav'n, Prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, All await the glory giv'n. 4 Life eternal! O what wonders Crowd on faith; what joy unknown, When, amid earth's closing thunders, Saints shall stand before the throne! Oh, to enter that bright portal, See that glowing firmament, Know, with you, O God immortal, Jesus Christ whom you have sent! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY Text Sources: Psalms and Hymns, 1873, alt.

The Strife Is O'er

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 500 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; Now is the Victor's triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung: Alleluia! [Refrain] 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions has dispersed; Let shouts of holy joy outburst: Alleluia! 3 On the third morn he rose again, Glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain: Alleluia! [Refrain] 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heav'n’s high portals fell; Let hymns of praise his triumph tell: Alleluia! 5 O Risen Lord, all praise to thee, Who from our sin has set us free, That we may live eternally! Alleluia! [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 25:7-9 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 754 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Vigil for the Deceased; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: First Scrutiny (3rd Sunday of Lent) Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever, Flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev'ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. [Refrain] Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1 Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 343 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Second Scrutiny (4th Sunday of Lent) Lyrics: 1 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love the things you love, And do what you would do. 2 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Until my heart is pure; Until my will is one with yours, To do and to endure. 3 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, My will to yours incline, Until this selfish part of me Glows with your fire divine. 4 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with you the perfect life For all eternity. Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Refrain First Line: Alleluia, Alleluia Lyrics: 1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia! 2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. [Refrain] 3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold. [Refrain] 4. O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. [Refrain] 5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. [Refrain] 6. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: (Refrain) Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 679 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness fails me never; I nothing lack if I am his, And he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow With gentle care he leads me, And where the verdant pastures grow, With heav'nly food he feeds me. 3 Perverse and foolish I have strayed, But yet in love he sought me, And on his shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With you, dear Lord, beside me; Your rod and staff my comfort still, Your cross before to guide me. 5 You spread a table in my sight, Your saving grace bestowing; And O what joy and true delight From your pure chalice flowing! 6 And so through all the length of days Your goodness fails me never: Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise Within your house forever. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

Liturgy of the Word - Gospel (During Lent)

Appears in 70 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Funerals First Line: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ Used With Tune: [Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ]

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 902 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy Like the wideness of the sea; There’s a kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. 2 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of the mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple We should take him at his word, And our lives would be thanksgiving For the goodness of our Lord. 3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter Like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts, why will you wander From a love so true and deep? There is welcome for the sinner And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior, There is healing in his blood. Scripture: Mark 6:30-34 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 473 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Rite of Committal First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives! Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives! What joy the blest assurance gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever-living head! 2 He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save; He lives in majesty above; He lives to guide his Church in love. 3 He lives to silence all my fears; He lives to wipe away my tears; He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives all blessings to impart. 4 He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my Savior, still the same; What joy this blest assurance gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! Scripture: Job 19:25 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

At the Lamb's High Feast

Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 186 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use First Line: At the Lamb's high feast we sing Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, Who has washed us in the tide Flowing from his wounded side; Praise we him, whose love divine Gives his sacred blood for wine, Gives his body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest. 2 Where the Paschal blood is poured, Death's dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go Through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ whose blood was shed, Paschal victim, Paschal bread! With sincerity and love Eat we manna from above. 3 Mighty victim from the sky, Hell's fierce pow'rs beneath you lie; You have conquered in the fight, You have brought us life and light: Now no more can death appall, Now no more the grave enthrall; You have opened Paradise, And in you the saints shall rise. 4 Easter triumph, Easter joy, This alone can sin destroy; From sin's pow'r, Lord, set us free, Newborn souls in you to be. Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto you we raise: And to you, our risen King, With the Spirit, praise we sing. Scripture: Exodus 12:21-23 Used With Tune: SALZBURG

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe, d. ca. 1594 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 727 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell, Come we before him, and rejoice. 2 Know that the Lord is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he does us feed, And for his sheep he does us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise; Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his Name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good: His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. 5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav'n and earth adore, From us and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. Scripture: Jeremiah 33:11 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Beautiful Savior

Author: Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904 Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Exposition of the Holy Eucharist (Including Benediction) First Line: Beautiful Savior, King of Creation Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior, King of Creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love thee, truly I'd serve thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorr'wing spirit sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fair is the moonlight, Bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels in the sky. 4 Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be thine! Scripture: John 5:23 Used With Tune: ST. ELIZABETH Text Sources: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677

From All That Dwell Below The Skies (Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Anon. ; Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,282 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Exposition of the Holy Eucharist (Including Benediction) First Line: From all that dwell below the skies Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise; Let the Redeemer's name be sung, Through ev'ry land, by ev'ry tongue. 2 Eternal are your mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends your word; Your praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. 3 Your lofty themes, all mortals, bring; In songs of praise divinely sing; The great salvation loud proclaim, And shout for joy the Savior's name. 4 In ev'ry land begin the song; To ev'ry land the strains belong; In cheerful sounds all voices raise, And fill the world with loudest praise. Doxology: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, you heav'nly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Scripture: Psalm 66:1-2 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 541 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation) Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; To his feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore his praises sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2 Praise him for his grace and favor To his people in distress; Praise him still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless: Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness. 3 Father like he tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame he knows; In his hands he gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet his mercy flows. 4 Frail as summer's flow'r we flourish, Blows the wind and it is gone; But while mortals rise and perish, God endures unchanging on: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the high eternal one! 5 Angels, help us to adore him; You behold him face to face; Sun and moon, bow down before him, All who dwell in time and space: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,011 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) Lyrics: 1. When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4. Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: HAMBURG

When Love Is Found

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: When love is found and hope comes home Lyrics: 1 When love is found and hope comes home, sing and be glad that two are one. When love explodes and fills the sky, praise God, and share our Maker's joy. 2 When love has flowered in trust and care, build both each day, that love may dare to reach beyond home's warmth and light, to serve and strive for truth and right. 3 When love is tried as loved ones change, hold still to hope though all seems strange, till ease returns and love grows wise through listening ears and opened eyes. 4 When love is torn and trust betrayed, pray strength to love till torments fade, till lovers keep no score of wrong, but hear through pain love's Easter song. 5 Praise God for love, praise God for life, in age or youth, in husband, wife. Lift up your hearts, let love be fed through death and life in broken bread. Used With Tune: GIFT OF LOVE

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,234 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General) Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world’s light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I’ll walk Till trav'ling days are done. Scripture: John 1:9 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 869 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Sending of the Catechumns for Election; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rite of Election Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is his new creation By water and the word: From heav'n he came and sought her To be his holy bride; With his own blood he bought her, And for her life he died. 2 Elect from ev'ry nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, Her charter of salvation, "One Lord, one faith, one birth!" One holy Name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses With ev'ry grace endued. 3 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest. 4 Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three-in-One, And with the saints, communion With those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with thee. Scripture: Psalm 118:22 Used With Tune: AURELIA

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham, 1852-1941 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 332 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Enrollemnt of Names; Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west, In him no south or north; But one great fam'ly bound by love Throughout the whole wide earth. 2 In him shall true hearts ev'rywhere Their high communion find; His service is the golden cord Close binding humankind. 3 Join hands, disciples in the faith, Whate'er your race may be! Who serve each other in Christ's love Are surely kin to me. 4 In Christ now meet both east and west, In him meet south and north; All Christly souls are one in him, Throughout the whole wide earth. Scripture: Psalm 107:2-3 Used With Tune: McKEE

Come, Holy Ghost

Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with repeat Appears in 284 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, And in our hearts take up thy rest; Come with thy grace and heav'nly aid To fill the hearts which thou hast made; To fill the hearts which thou hast made. 2 O Comforter, to thee we cry, Thou heav'nly gift of God most high; Thou font of life and fire of love, And sweet anointing from above; And sweet anointing from above. 3 Praise be to thee, Father and Son, And Holy Spirit, with them one; And may the Son on us bestow The gifts that from the Spirit flow; The gifts that from the Spirit flow. Scripture: Psalm 104:30 Used With Tune: LAMBILLOTTE

Sing a New Church

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church First Line: Summoned by the God who made us Refrain First Line: Let us bring the gifts that differ Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Nearer, My God, to Thee (Cerca de Ti, Señor)

Author: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1848; Tomás M. Westrup, 1837-1909 Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,500 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Funeral First Line: Nearer, my God to thee (Cerca de ti, Señor) Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Used With Tune: BETHANY

What Wondrous Love Is This

Author: Anon. Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 252 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation) First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul? Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14 Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: A General Selection of the Newest and Most Admired Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811, adapt.

God, We Praise You

Author: St. Nicetas, ca. 335-414; Christopher Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church First Line: God, we praise you! God we bless you! Lyrics: 1 God, we praise you! God, we bless you! God, we name you sov'reign Lord! Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by your Church adored: All creation shows your glory, Heav'n and earth draw near your throne, Singing "Holy, holy, holy," Lord of hosts and God alone! 2 True apostles, faithful prophets, Saints who set their world ablaze, Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, Join one growing song of praise, While your Church on earth confesses One majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally. 3 Jesus Christ, the King of glory, Everlasting Son of God, Humble was your virgin mother, Hard the lonely path you trod: By your cross is sin defeated, Hell confronted face to face, Heaven opened to believers, Sinners justified by grace. 4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious, You will judge the world you made; Lord, in mercy help your servants For whose freedom you have paid: Raise us up from dust to glory, Guard us from all sin today; King enthroned above all praises, Save your people, God, we pray. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3 Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Let Us Break Bread Together

Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees, (on our knees) let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me) 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees, (on our knees) let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me) 3 Let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees) let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me) 4 Let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees) let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy if you please. (if you please) Scripture: Acts 2:42 Used With Tune: LET US BREAK BREAD Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Hear Us, Now, Our God and Father

Author: Harry N. Huxhold, 1922-2006; John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: Hear us now, our God and Father Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Lift High the Cross

Author: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Signing of the Senses First Line: Come, Christians follow where our captain trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain] 3 Each newborn servant of the Crucified Bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 4 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, As thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain] 5 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Scripture: John 1:29-34 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Baptism 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. Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 236 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Children; Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission And the gospel go unheard, Help us witness to your purpose With renewed integrity: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervor, draw us Closer in community: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, Daily lift life heavenward, Asking that the world around us Share your children's liberty: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure All that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us To a just society: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, May we serve as you intend And, amid the cares that claim us, Hold in mind eternity: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. Scripture: John 10:10 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Oh Señor, Guíame)

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993; George Lockwood, b. 1946 Meter: 6.6.9 D Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Penance; Rites of the Church Pastoral Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church Funeral Scripture: Psalm 139:10 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Sólo Excelso, Amor Divino)

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Elida G. Falcón; Juanita R. de Balloch, b. 1894; Luis Olivieri, b. 1937 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,870 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage First Line: Love divine, all loves excelling (Sólo excelso amor divino) Scripture: Psalm 67:8 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,247 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service Lyrics: 1. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home! 2. Under the shadow of thy throne, still may we dwell secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defense is sure. 3. Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, from everlasting, thou art God, to endless years the same. 4. A thousand ages, in thy sight, are like an evening gone; short as the watch that ends the night, before the rising sun. 5. Time, like an ever rolling stream, bears all who breathe away; they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day. 6. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come; be thou our guide while life shall last, and our eternal home. Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE (Croft)

Spirit of the Living God (Ven Espíritu de Dios)

Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977; Alberto Merubia, b. 1919; Michael Baughen, b. 1930; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Meter: 7.5.7.5.8.7.5 Appears in 105 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Confirmation First Line: Spirit of the Living God (Ven, Espíritu de Dios) Scripture: Acts 10:44 Used With Tune: IVERSON

There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2,486 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) Lyrics: 1. There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins; and sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains; and sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. 2. The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day; and there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away. Wash all my sins away, wash all my sins away; and there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away. 3. Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood shall never lose its power till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more. Be saved, to sin no more, be saved, to sin no more; till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more. 4. E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream thy flowing wounds supply, redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die. And shall be till I die, and shall be till I die; redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die. 5. Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing thy power to save, when this poor lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave. Lies silent in the grave, lies silent in the grave; when this poor lisping, stammering tongue lies silent in the grave. Scripture: Zechariah 13:1 Used With Tune: CLEANSING FOUNTAIN

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 316 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) First Line: Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Lyrics: 1. Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; here would I touch and handle things unseen; here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, and all my weariness upon thee lean. 2. This is the hour of banquet and of song; this is the heavenly table spread for me; here let me feast, and feasting, still prolong the hallowed hour of fellowship with thee. 3. Here would I feed upon the bread of God, here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven; here would I lay aside each earthly load, here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. 4. Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear; the feast, though not the love, is past and gone. The bread and wine remove; but thou art here, nearer than ever, still my shield and sun. 5. Feast after feast thus comes and passes by; yet, passing, points to the glad feast above, giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy, the Lamb's great bridal feast of bliss and love. Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9 Used With Tune: PENITENTIA

Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid

Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856; John Dryden, 1631-1700 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 185 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid The world's foundations first were laid! Alleluia! Alleluia! Give us thyself that we may see The Father and the Son by thee. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 O Source of uncreated light, The Father's promised Paraclete; Alleluia! Alleluia! Thrice holy Font, thrice holy Fire, Our hearts with heav'nly love inspire. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 All adoration ever be, Eternal Paraclete to thee. Alleluia! Alleluia! From sin and sorrow set us free That we may live eternally. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: John 14:24-26 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN Text Sources: Alt: Compilers, 1977

Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 167 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Funeral and Memorial Service Lyrics: 1. Thou hidden source of calm repose, thou all-sufficient love divine, my help and refuge from my foes, secure I am if thou art mine; and lo! from sin and grief and shame I hide me, Jesus, in thy name. 2. Thy mighty name salvation is, and keeps my happy soul above; comfort it brings, and power and peace, and joy and everlasting love; to me with thy dear name are given pardon and holiness and heaven. 3. Jesus, my all in all thou art, my rest in toil, my ease in pain, the healing of my broken heart, in war my peace, in loss my gain, my smile beneath the tyrant's frown, in shame my glory and my crown, 4. In want my plentiful supply, in weakness my almighty power, in bonds my perfect liberty, my light in Satan's darkest hour, in grief my joy unspeakable, my life in death, my heaven in hell. Used With Tune: ST. PETERSBURG

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 175 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper) 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 descendeth, 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 heavenly food. 3. Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of light descendeth from the realms of endless day, that the powers 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: John 6:35-58 Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James, 4th cent.

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