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Jesus, the Christ of God

Author: Bonar Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #145 (1873) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Christ Divinity; The Christ of God Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the Christ of God, The Father's blessed Son; The Father's bosom thine abode, The Father's love thine own: Jesus, the Lamb of God,-- Who us from hell to raise Hast shed thy reconciling blood,-- We give thee endless praise! 2 God, and yet man thou art! True God, true man art thou; Of man, and of man's earth a part, One with us thou art now: Great sacrifice for sin, Giver of life for life, Restorer of the peace within, True ender of the strife. 3 To thee, the Christ of God, Thy saints exulting sing; The bearer of our heavy load, Our own anointed King: Rest of the weary, thou, To thee, our rest, we come; In thee to find our dwelling now, Our everlasting home. Scripture: Luke 1:47

Sweeter Than All

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: Gospel Melodies #47 (1918) Topics: The Christ Fellowship First Line: Christ will me His aid afford Refrain First Line: Jesus is now and ever will be Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ will me His aid afford]

Face to Face

Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck Hymnal: Gospel Melodies #52 (1918) Topics: The Christ Fellowship First Line: Face to face with Christ, my Saviour Refrain First Line: Face to face I shall behold Him Languages: English Tune Title: [Face to face with Christ, my Saviour]

Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts!

Author: Dr. Ray Palmer, 1808-1887; Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #70 (1917) Topics: Abiding, presence of Christ; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Bread of Heaven; Christ Life; Christ Light; Joy In Christ; Presence, of Christ ; Jesus (See also Christ) Our Joy; Life Christ our Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts! Thou Fount of life! thou Light of men! From the best bliss that earth imparts, We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Thou savest those that on Thee call; To them that seek Thee, Thou art good; To them that find Thee, all in all. 3 We taste Thee, O Thou Living Bread! And long to feast upon Thee still; We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead, And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast; Glad, when Thy gracious smile we see; Blest, when our faith can hold Thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay! Make all our moments calm and bright; Chase the dark night of sin away, Shed o'er the world Thy holy light! Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM

Immortal Love, forever full

Author: John G. Whittier Hymnal: The Hymnal #178 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Living Presence; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Advocate; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Love of; Christ Son of Man; Christ Sympathy of Lyrics: 1 Immortal Love, forever full, Forever flowing free, Forever shared, forever whole, A never-ebbing sea! 2 We may not climb the heavenly steeps To bring the Lord Christ down; In vain we search the lowest deeps, For Him no depths can drown. 3 But warm, sweet, tender, even yet A present help is He; And faith has still its Olivet, And love its Galilee. 4 The healing of His seamless dress Is by our beds of pain; We touch Him in life's throng and press, And we are whole again. 5 O Lord and Master of us all, Whate'er our name or sign, We own Thy sway, we hear Thy call, We test our lives by Thine. Amen. Tune Title: SERENITY

I know not how that Bethlehem's Babe

Author: Rev. Harry Webb Farrington Hymnal: The Hymnal #181 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Living Presence; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Divine Christ, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Saviour, Our; Christ Son of God Lyrics: 1 I know not how that Bethlehem's Babe Could in the Godhead be; I only know the Manger Child Has brought God's life to me. 2 I know not how that Calvary's cross A world from sin could free; I only know its matchless love Has brought God's love to me. 3 I know not how that Joseph's tomb Could solve death's mystery; I only know a living Christ, Our immortality. Amen. Tune Title: EXETER

Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #198 (1950) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord; Christ Ascension; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Praise to Christ; Christ Praise to Christ; Christ Master; Christ Son of God Lyrics: 1 Ye 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 ruleth on high, almighty to save; And still He is nigh— 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, and wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love. Amen. Tune Title: LYONS

Sing it o'er and o'er again

Author: Emma Frances Bevan (1827-1909); Erdmann Neumeister (1671-1756) Hymnal: The Hymnal #227 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: The Life in Christ The Call of Christ; Christ Call, Answering Christ's; Christ Calling Us; Christ Friend, The; Christ Love of; Christ Saviour, Our First Line: Sinners Jesus will receive Lyrics: 1 Sinners Jesus will receive; Tell this word of grace to all Who the heavenly pathway leave, All who linger, all who fall; This can bring them back again: Christ receiveth sinful men. 2 Shepherds seek their wandering sheep O'er the mountains bleak and cold; Jesus such a watch doth keep O'er the lost ones of His fold, Seeking them o'er moor and fen: Christ receiveth sinful men. 3 Sick and sorrowful and blind, I with all my sins draw nigh; O my Saviour, Thou canst find Help for sinners such as I; Speak that word of love again: Christ receiveth sinful men. 4 Christ receiveth sinful men, Even me with all my sin; Op'neth to me heaven again; With Him I may enter in. Death hath no more sting nor pain: Christ receiveth sinful men. Amen. Tune Title: BERLIN

Jesus, lover of my soul

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #399 (1972) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Abiding in Christ; Christ, the Lord Jesus Love and Grace of; Christ, the Lord Jesus Refuge; Communion with Christ and God; Life The Christ; Need for Christ or God Languages: English Tune Title: ABERYSTWYTH

Come, let us who in Christ believe

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #425 (1917) Topics: Christ Guest; Door Christ the; Christ Guest; Door Christ the; Guest Christ our Lyrics: 1 Come, let us, who in Christ believe, Our common Saviour praise, To Him with joyful voices give The glory of His grace. 2 He now stands knocking at the door Of every sinner's heart; The worst need keep Him out no more, Or force Him to depart. 3 Through grace we hearken to Thy voice, Yield to be saved from sin; In sure and certain hope rejoice That Thou wilt enter in. 4 Come quickly in, Thou heavenly Guest, Nor ever hence remove; But sup with us, and let the feast Be everlasting love. Languages: English Tune Title: TOTTENHAM

The Cross of Christ

Author: J. Bowring Hymnal: Gospel Melodies #26 (1918) Topics: The Christ Sacrificial Sufferings and Death First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory Languages: English Tune Title: BARTIMEUS

Christ Arose!

Author: R. L. Hymnal: Gospel Melodies #32 (1918) Topics: The Christ Resurrection First Line: Low in the grave He lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave He arose Languages: English Tune Title: [Low in the grave He lay]

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Hymnal #111 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Advent; Christ advent of; Christ Ascension; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Praise to Christ; Christ Second Coming, His; Christ Son of God 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, And love, joy, 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 O'er every foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest, From age to age more glorious, All blessing and all blest; The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His Name shall stand forever— That Name to us is Love. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 72 Tune Title: TOURS

Hark! the herald angels sing

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #117 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth; Christ Birth and Infancy of; Christ Divine Christ, The; Christ Nativity, The 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 host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" 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 as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" 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 man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" Amen. Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN

O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!

Author: Benjamin Webb (1820-1885) Hymnal: The Hymnal #139 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry; Christ Friend, The; Christ Ministry; Christ Life and Ministry; Christ Son of Man; Ministry of Christ Lyrics: 1 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high! How passing thought and fantasy, That God, the Son of God, should take Our mortal form for mortals’ sake! 2 For us baptized, for us He bore His holy fast and hungered sore; For us temptation sharp He knew; For us the Tempter overthrew. 3 For us to wicked men betrayed, Scourged, mocked, in crown of thorns arrayed, For us He bore the cross's death; For us at length gave up His breath. 4 For us He rose from death again, For us He went on high to reign; For us He sent His Spirit here To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer. Amen. Tune Title: DEO GRACIAS

We bear the strain of earthly care

Author: Rev. Ozora Stearns Davis Hymnal: The Hymnal #179 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Living Presence; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Advocate; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Love of; Christ Sympathy of Lyrics: 1 We bear the strain of earthly care, But bear it not alone; Beside us walks our Brother Christ And makes our task His own. 2 Through din of market, whirl of wheels, And thrust of driving trade, We follow where the Master leads, Serene and unafraid. 3 The common hopes that make us men Were His in Galilee; The tasks He gives are those He gave Beside the restless sea. 4 Our brotherhood still rests in Him, The Brother of us all, And o'er the centuries still we hear The Master's winsome call. Amen. Tune Title: AZMON

O Son of Man, who walked each day

Author: Nancy Byrd Turner Hymnal: The Hymnal #182 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Living Presence; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Advocate; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Love of Lyrics: 1 O Son of Man, who walked each day A humble road serene and strong, Go with me now upon life's way, My Comrade all the journey long. 2 If light and joy should be my part, Then share with me the shining hour; If clouds should come, speak to my heart Thy word of comfort, love, and power. 3 So shall I walk in happiness, So shall my task with love be fraught, If Thou art near to mark and bless The labor done, the beauty wrought. 4 O Son of God, who came and shed A light for all the ages long, Thy company shall make me glad, Thy fellowship shall keep me strong! Amen. Tune Title: SOLDAU

Rejoice, the Lord is King

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #193a (1950) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord; Christ Ascension; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Praise to Christ Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph ever more: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 His Kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 He all His foes shall quell, Shall all our sins destroy, And every bosom swell With pure seraphic joy: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Amen. Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH

Rejoice, the Lord is King

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #193b (1950) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord; Christ Ascension; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Praise to Christ Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph ever more: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 His Kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 He all His foes shall quell, Shall all our sins destroy, And every bosom swell With pure seraphic joy: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Amen. Tune Title: JUBILATE

O Jesus, Thou art standing

Author: Bishop William Walsham How Hymnal: The Hymnal #228 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Life in Christ Answering Christ's Call; Christ Call, Answering Christ's; Christ Friend, The; Christ Love of; Christ Standing at the Door Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, Thou art standing Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er: Shame on us, Christian brothers, His Name and sign who bear, O shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep Him standing there! 2 O Jesus, Thou art knocking; And lo, that hand is scarred, And thorns Thy brow encircle, And tears Thy face have marred: O love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait! O sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate! 3 O Jesus, Thou art pleading In accents meek and low, "I died for you, My children, And will ye treat Me so?" O Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door; Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore! Amen. Tune Title: ST. EDITH

Jesus, Lover of my soul

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #233a (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: The Life in Christ Answering Christ's Call; Christ Call, Answering Christ's; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Love of 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 Saviour, 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 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find: Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy Name; I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 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. Amen. Tune Title: MARTYN

Love divine, all loves excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #233 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Christ, the Lord Jesus Abiding with believers; Christ, the Lord Jesus Advent of; Christ, the Lord Jesus Love and Grace of; Life The Christ; Longing for Christ and God Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

Jesus, Lover of my soul

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #233b (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: The Life in Christ Answering Christ's Call; Christ Call, Answering Christ's; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Love of 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 Saviour, 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 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find: Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy Name; I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 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. Amen. Tune Title: HOLLINGSIDE

Jesus, Lover of my soul

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #233c (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: The Life in Christ Answering Christ's Call; Christ Call, Answering Christ's; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Love of 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 Saviour, 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 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find: Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy Name; I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 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. Amen. Tune Title: ABERYSTWYTH

What a Friend we have in Jesus

Author: Joseph Scriven (1820-1886) Hymnal: The Hymnal #257 (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Life in Christ Prayer and Intercession; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Love of; Christ Saviour, Our; Christ Sympathy of Lyrics: 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged: Take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness— Take it to the Lord in prayer! 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our Refuge— Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. Amen. Tune Title: WHAT A FRIEND

Love divine, all loves excelling

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #308a (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Life in Christ Love and Communion; Christ Divine Christ, The; Christ Love of; Christ Sympathy of Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down, Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. 2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find the promised rest; Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its Beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above; Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 4 Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee; Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Amen. Tune Title: BEECHER

Love divine, all loves excelling

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #308b (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Life in Christ Love and Communion; Christ Divine Christ, The; Christ Love of; Christ Sympathy of Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down, Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. 2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find the promised rest; Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its Beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above; Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 4 Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee; Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Amen. Tune Title: LOVE DIVINE (LE JEUNE)

None other Lamb, none other name

Author: Christina Georgina Rossetti, 1830-1894 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #410 (1972) Meter: 8.10.10.4 Topics: Christ, the Lord Jesus Lamb of God; Christ, the Lord Jesus Name of; Christ, the Lord Jesus Refuge; Faith In Christ; Life The Christ; Longing for Christ and God Languages: English Tune Title: ALL HALLOWS

O little town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: Elmhurst Hymnal #68 (1921) Topics: Prayer For Christ's Spirit and Presence; The Christ Child Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS

Christ Returneth

Author: H. L. Turner Hymnal: Gospel Melodies #72 (1918) Topics: The Christ Second Coming First Line: It may be at morn, when the day is awaking Refrain First Line: O Lord Jesus, how long, how long Scripture: John 14:3 Languages: English Tune Title: [It may be at morn, when the day is awaking]

O come, all ye faithful

Author: Rev. Frederick Oakeley; Anon. Hymnal: The Hymnal #116 (1950) Meter: Irregular Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth; Christ Birth and Infancy of; Christ Divine Christ, The; Christ Nativity, The Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, Joyfully triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels! Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! 2 The Brightness of glory, Light of light eternal, Our lowly nature He hath not abhorred: Son of the Father, Word of God Incarnate! [Refrain] 3 O sing choirs of angels, Sing in exultation! Through heaven's high arches your praises poured! Now to our God be Glory in the highest! [Refrain] 4 Amen Lord, we greet Thee, Born for our salvation, O Jesus, forever be Thy Name adored; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing! [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES

Joy to the world! the Lord is come

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnal #122 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth; Christ Birth and Infancy of; Christ Divine Christ, The; Christ Saviour, Our; Christ Nativity, The Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth! the Saviour reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 98 Tune Title: ANTIOCH

Ride on! ride on in majesty!

Author: Rev. Henry H. Milman Hymnal: The Hymnal #150a (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Triumphal Entry; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Entry Into Jerusalem; Christ Triumphal Entry Lyrics: 1 Ride on! ride on in majesty! Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry; O Saviour meek, pursue Thy road With palms and scattered garments strowed. 2 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die: O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. 3 Ride on! ride on in majesty! The winged squadrons of the sky Look down with sad and wondering eyes To see th' approaching sacrifice. 4 Ride on! ride on in majesty! Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh; The Father on His sapphire throne Expects His own anointed Son. 5 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, Thy power, and reign. Amen. Tune Title: ST. DROSTANE

Ride on! ride on in majesty!

Author: Rev. Henry H. Milman Hymnal: The Hymnal #150b (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Triumphal Entry; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Entry Into Jerusalem; Christ Triumphal Entry Lyrics: 1 Ride on! ride on in majesty! Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry; O Saviour meek, pursue Thy road With palms and scattered garments strowed. 2 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die: O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. 3 Ride on! ride on in majesty! The winged squadrons of the sky Look down with sad and wondering eyes To see th' approaching sacrifice. 4 Ride on! ride on in majesty! Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh; The Father on His sapphire throne Expects His own anointed Son. 5 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, Thy power, and reign. Amen. Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW

Beneath the cross of Jesus

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Hymnal: The Hymnal #162 (1950) Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Passion; Christ Call, Answering Christ's; Christ Friend, The; Christ Saviour, Our; Christ Passion, His Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand-- The shadow of a mighty Rock Within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, And the burden of the day. 2 Upon the cross of Jesus Mine eye at times can see The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me: And from my stricken heart with tears Two wonders I confess-- The wonders of redeeming love And my unworthiness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding place: I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of His face; Content to let the world go by, To know no gain nor loss: My sinful self my only shame, My glory all, the cross. Amen. Tune Title: ST. CHRISTOPHER

Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious

Author: Rev. Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Hymnal #201a (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Praise to Christ; Christ King Lyrics: 1 Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious; See the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Saviour! Angels, crown Him! Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone Him, While the vault of heaven rings: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown the Saviour King of Kings. 3 Sinners in derision crowned Him, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His name: Crown Him! Crown Him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame! 4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation! Hark, those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! Crown Him! Crown Him! King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Amen. Tune Title: CORONÆ

Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious

Author: Rev. Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Hymnal #201b (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Praise to Christ; Christ King Lyrics: 1 Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious; See the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Saviour! Angels, crown Him! Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone Him, While the vault of heaven rings: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown the Saviour King of Kings. 3 Sinners in derision crowned Him, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His name: Crown Him! Crown Him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame! 4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation! Hark, those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! Crown Him! Crown Him! King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Amen. Tune Title: REX TRIUMPHANS

Thou art the Way: to Thee alone

Author: George W. Doane Hymnal: The Hymnal #211 (1921) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ Life of Earth; Christ Life, The; Christ Ministry of; Christ Way, Truth, and Life; Example of Christ; Ministry of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: [ARLINGTON]

Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!

Author: John Bakewell, 1721-1819 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #214 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Christ, the Lord Jesus Divinity of; Christ, the Lord Jesus His Ascension; Christ, the Lord Jesus Kingly Office of; Life The Christ Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

Behold! a Stranger at the door

Author: Rev. Joseph Grigg Hymnal: The Hymnal #225 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Life in Christ The Call of Christ; Christ Calling Us; Christ Friend, The; Christ Standing at the Door Lyrics: 1 Behold! a Stranger at the door; He gently knocks, has knocked before; Has waited long, is waiting still: You treat no other friend so ill. 2 O lovely attitude! He stands With melting heart and laden hands; O matchless kindness! and He shows This matchless kindness to His foes. 3 But will He prove a friend indeed? He will; the very Friend you need: The Friend of sinners— yes, 't is He, With garments dyed on Calvary. 4 Admit Him, for the human breast Ne'er entertained so kind a Guest; No mortal tongue their joys can tell With whom He condescends to dwell. Amen. Tune Title: BERA

Weary souls, that wander wide

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #324 (1917) Topics: Christ Crucified; Jesus (See also Christ) Crucify Lyrics: 1 Weary souls, that wander wide From the central point of bliss, Turn to Jesus crucified, Fly to those dear wounds of His: Sink into the purple flood; Rise into the life of God. 2 Find in Christ the way of peace, Peace unspeakable, unknown; By His pain He gives you ease, Life by His expiring groan: Rise, exalted by His fall; Find in Christ your all in all. 3 O believe the record true, God to you His Son hath given! Ye may now be happy too, Find on earth the life of heaven: Live the life of heaven above, All the life of glorious love. 4 This the universal bliss, Bliss for every soul designed; God's original promise this, God's great gift to all mankind Blest in Christ this moment be! Blest to all eternity! Languages: English Tune Title: SEVILLE

The King of love my Shepherd is

Author: Rev. Henry W. Baker Hymnal: The Hymnal #99 (1950) Topics: Christ Friend, The; Christ Love of; Christ Leader, Our; Christ Shepherd Lyrics: 1 The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul He leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I 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 Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spreadest a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; And O what transport of delight From Thy pure chalice floweth. 6 And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never: Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise Within Thy house forever. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME

There is a green hill far away

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Hymnal: The Hymnal #157a (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Passion; Christ Friend, The; Christ Passion, His Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell, What pains He had to bear; But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. 3 He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by His precious blood. 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. 5 O dearly, dearly has He loved, And we must love Him too, And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do. Amen. Tune Title: MEDITATION

There is a green hill far away

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Hymnal: The Hymnal #157b (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Passion; Christ Friend, The; Christ Passion, His Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, Outside a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell, What pains He had to bear; But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. 3 He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by His precious blood. 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. 5 O dearly, dearly has He loved, And we must love Him too, And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do. Amen. Tune Title: HORSLEY

"Welcome, happy morning!"

Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893); Bishop Venantius Fortunatus (530-609) Hymnal: The Hymnal #169 (1950) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Resurrection; Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Resurrection, His Lyrics: 1 "Welcome, happy morning!" Age to age shall say: "Hell today is vanquished, Heaven is won today." Lo! the dead is living, God for evermore: Him their true Creator, All His works adore! Refrain: "Welcome, happy morning!" Age to age shall say: "Hell today is vanquished, Heaven is won today." 2 Earth her joy confesses, Clothing her for spring, All good gifts returned with Her returning King: Bloom in every meadow, Leaves on every bough, Speak His sorrow ended, Hail His triumph now. [Refrain] 3 Thou, of life the Author, Death didst undergo, Tread the path of darkness, Saving strength to show; Come then, True and Faithful, Now fulfill Thy word; 'Tis Thine own third morning; Rise, O buried Lord! [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: HERMAS

Hail the day that sees Him rise

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: The Hymnal #171 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Ascension; Christ Advocate; Christ Ascension Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia! Ravished from our wishful eyes! Alleluia! Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia! Reascends His native heaven. Alleluia! 2 There the glorious triumph waits: Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia! Wide unfold the radiant scene, Alleluia! Take the King of Glory in! Alleluia! 3 Him though highest heaven receives, Alleluia! Still He loves the earth He leaves; Alleluia! Though returning to His throne, Alleluia! Still He calls mankind His own. Alleluia! Amen. Tune Title: ASCENSION

Thou Art the Way: to Thee Alone

Author: George W. Doane Hymnal: The Hymnbook #221 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christ Life; Christ Presence; Christ Way, The; Christ Word, The; Jesus Christ His Presence Lyrics: 1 Thou art the Way: to Thee alone From sin and death we flee; And he who would the Father seek Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth: Thy word alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst inform the mind And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the Life: the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conquering arm, And those who put their trust in Thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the life: Grant us that Way to know, That Truth to keep, that Life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. Amen. Scripture: John 14:6 Tune Title: ST. JAMES

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: Rev. John E. Bode Hymnal: The Hymnal #268a (1950) Topics: The Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Master Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will! O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control! O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul! 4 O Jesus, Thou has promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DAY OF REST

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: Rev. John E. Bode Hymnal: The Hymnal #268b (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Master Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will! O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control! O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul! 4 O Jesus, Thou has promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnal #377 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ Conqueror, The; Christ Praise to Christ; Christ King 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 For 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 lose his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 72 Tune Title: DUKE STREET

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