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Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,183 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia!
All creation, join to say: Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia!
Sing, O heavens, and earth, reply: Alleluia!
2 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won; Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!
3 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia!
Once he died, our souls to save; Alleluia!
Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia!
4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head; Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise; Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia!
5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia!
Praise to you by both be given; Alleluia!
Risen Christ, triumphant now; Alleluia!
Every knee to you shall bow. Alleluia!
Topics: Songs for Children Hymns; Easter; Alleluias; Easter; Redemption; Walk with God Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 Lyrics: 1
Like the murmur of the dove’s song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigor of the wind’s rush,
like the new flame’s eager might:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
2
To the members of Christ’s body,
to the branches of the Vine,
to the Church in faith assembled,
to her midst as gift and sign:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
3
With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power to love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
Spirit Divine, Inspire Our Prayer
Author: Andrew Reed Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 394 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2-3 Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, inspire our prayer
and make our hearts your home;
descend with all your gracious power;
come, Holy Spirit, come!
2 Come as the light; reveal our need,
our hidden failings show,
and lead us in those paths of life
whereon the righteous go.
3 Come as the fire and cleanse our hearts
with purifying flame;
let our whole life an offering be
to our Redeemer's name.
4 Come as the dove and spread your wings,
the wings of peace and love,
until your church on earth below
joins with your church above.
Topics: Illumination; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Pentecost; Prayer; Sanctification Used With Tune: GRÄFENBERG
Spirit Divine, Inspire Our Prayer
Lord God, the Holy Ghost
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 272 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Lyrics:
Lord God, the Holy Ghost,
In this accepted hour,
As on the day of Pentecost,
Descend in all Thy power;
We meet with one accord
In our appointed place,
And wait the promise of our Lord,
The Spirit of all grace.
Like mighty rushing wind
Upon the waves beneath,
Move with one impulse every mind,
One soul, one feeling breathe:
The young, the old inspire
With wisdom from above;
And give us hearts and tongues of fire
To pray, and praise, and love.
Spirit of light, explore,
And chase our gloom away,
With lustre shining more and more
Unto the perfect day:
Spirit of truth, be Thou
In life and death our guide;
O Spirit of adoption, now
May we be sanctified.
Topics: Pentecost
Lord God, the Holy Ghost
Let Us Break Bread Together
Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 114 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:42 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) Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Holy Communion Used With Tune: LET US BREAK BREAD Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual
Let Us Break Bread Together
O Spirit of the Living God
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 374 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:17 Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all thy plenitude of grace,
where'er the foot of man hath trod,
descend on our apostate race.
2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
to preach the reconciling word;
give pow'r and unction from above,
whene'er the joyful sound is heard.
3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light;
confusion, order in thy path;
souls without strength inspire with might;
bid mercy triumph over wrath.
4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
all the round earth her God to meet;
breathe thou abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.
5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
the triumphs of the cross record;
the name of Jesus glorify,
till every kindred call him Lord.
6 God from eternity hath willed
all flesh shall his salvation see:
so be the Father's love fulfilled,
the Savior's sufferings crowned through thee.
Topics: Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Holy Spirit Prayers to; Holy Spirit Regenerator; Ministry Ordinations; Supplication For Missions Used With Tune: MENDON
O Spirit of the Living God
Spirit of the Living God
Author: Daniel Iverson; Michael Baughen Meter: Irregular Appears in 104 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Love Our Love for Others; Songs for Children Hymns; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Commitment & Dedication; Humility; Love Our Love for Others; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Word of God Used With Tune: IVERSON
Spirit of the Living God
Filled with the Spirit's Power
Author: John R. Peacey Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2-3 First Line: Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Church; Commitment & Dedication; Holy Spirit; Joy; Missions; Nation; Peace; Pentecost; Witness Used With Tune: FARLEY CASTLE
Filled with the Spirit's Power
Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow
Author: Thomas H. Troeger, b. 1945 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:4 Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow
O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 562 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:21 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts,
the fount of life, the light of men,
from fullest bliss that earth imparts
we turn unfilled to you again.
2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood;
you save all those who on you call.
To those who seek you, you are good;
to those who find you, all in all.
3 We taste you, ever-living Bread,
and long to feast upon you still;
we drink of you, the fountainhead,
our thirst to quench, our souls to fill.
4 Our restless spirits yearn for you
where'er our changeful lot is cast;
glad when you smile on us anew,
blest that our faith can hold you 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 your holy light!
Topics: Bread of Life; Lord's Supper; Bread of Life; Joy; Light; Lord's Supper; Word of God Used With Tune: QUEBEC Text Sources: Latin, 12th Cent.
O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
Low in the Grave Christ Lay
Author: Robery Lowry Meter: 6.5.6.4 with refrain Appears in 430 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 First Line: Low, in the grave Christ lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave Christ lay
Jesus, my Savior;
waiting the coming day
Jesus, my Lord.
Refrain:
Up from the grave he arose,
with a mighty triumph o'er his foes.
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever with his saints to reign!
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
2 Vainly they watch his bed
Jesus, my Savior;
vainly they seal the dead
Jesus, my Lord. Refrain
3 Death cannot keep its prey
Jesus, my Savior;
he tore the bars away
Jesus, my Lord. Refrain
Topics: Songs for Children Hymns; Easter; Easter; Freedom Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE
Low in the Grave Christ Lay
Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire
Author: Rabanus Maurus; John Cosin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 239 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire;
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart.
2 Thy blessèd unction from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love;
Enable with perpetual light
The dullness of our mortal sight.
3 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And Thee, of both, to be but one;
That through the ages all along
This may be our endless song:
4 Praise to Thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen
Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS
Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire
O Breath of Life
Author: Bessie Porter Head Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 First Line: O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us Lyrics: 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us,
revive your church with life and power.
O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us,
and fit your church to meet this hour.
2 O Wind of God, come, bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need.
Then in your tenderness remake us;
revive, restore, for this we plead.
3 O Breath of Love, come, breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart.
Come, love of Christ, afresh to win us;
revive your church in every part.
Topics: The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Church Anniversaries; The Power of the Holy Spirit In Praise of the Holy Spirit; The Nature of the Church Born of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Anniversaries; Holy Spirit Used With Tune: BISHOP POWELL
O Breath of Life
O Lord, Send the Power Just Now
Author: C. D. T. Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.6 Appears in 121 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: They were in an upper chamber Refrain First Line: O Lord, send the pow’r just now Lyrics: 1 They were in an upper chamber,
They were all with one accord,
When the Holy Ghost descended
As was promised by the Lord.
Refrain:
O Lord, send the pow’r just now,
O Lord, send the pow’r just now;
O Lord, send the pow’r just now
And baptize every one.
2 Yes, the pow’r from Heav’n descended
With the sound of rushing wind;
Tongues of fire came down upon them,
As the Lord said He would send. [Refrain]
3 Yes, this old-time pow’r was given
To our fathers who were true;
This is promised to believers,
And we all may have it too. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [They were in an upper chamber] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/O_Lord_Send_the_Power_Just_Now); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/t/h/e/theywere.htm)
O Lord, Send the Power Just Now
Praise the Spirit in Creation
Author: Michael Hewlett, b. 1916 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Topics: Creation, Preservation; Pentecost, The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: JULION
Praise the Spirit in Creation
On Pentecost They Gathered
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Used With Tune: MUNICH
On Pentecost They Gathered
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
Author: Martin Luther; Richard Massie Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 Lyrics: 1 Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands,
for our offenses given;
but now at God's right hand he stands
and brings us life from heaven;
therefore let us joyful be
and sing to God right thankfully
loud songs of hallelujah. Hallelujah!
2 It was a strange and dreadful strife
when life and death contended;
the victory remained with life,
the reign of death was ended;
Holy Scripture plainly saith
that death is swallowed up by death,
his sting is lost forever. Hallelujah!
3 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see,
whom God so freely gave us;
he died on the accursed tree -
So strong his love! — to save us.
See, his blood doth mark our door;
faith points to it, death passes o'er,
and Satan cannot harm us. Hallelujah!
4 So let us keep the festival
whereto the Lord invites us;
Christ is himself the Joy of all,
the Sun that warms and lights us.
By his grace he doth impart
eternal sunshine to the heart;
the night of sin is ended. Hallelujah!
5 Then let us feast this joyful day
on Christ, the Bread of heaven;
the Word of grace hath purged away
the old and evil leaven.
Christ alone our souls will feed,
he is our meat and drink indeed;
faith lives upon no other. Hallelujah!
Topics: Bread of Life; Christ Lamb of God; Post-Communion Used With Tune: CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns
Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 513 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:36 Lyrics: 1 The head that once was crowned with thorns
is crowned with glory now;
a royal diadem adorns
the mighty victor's brow.
2 The highest place that heaven affords
is his, is his by right
the King of kings and Lord of lords,
and heaven's eternal Light;
3 the joy of all who dwell above,
the joy of all below,
to whom he manifests his love
and grants his Name to know.
4 To them the cross with all its shame,
with all its grace, is given;
their name, an everlasting name;
their joy, the joy of heaven.
5 They suffer with their Lord below,
they reign with him above,
their profit and their joy to know
the mystery of his love.
6 The cross he bore is life and health,
though shame and death to him:
his people's hope, his people's wealth,
their everlasting theme.
Topics: Ascension & Reign of Christ; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Suffering of Christ; Ascension & Reign of Christ; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Hope; King, God/Christ as; Victory Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS
The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns
The strife is o'er, the battle done
Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 500 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 Lyrics: 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
now is the Victor's triumph won;
now be the song of praise begun.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions has dispersed;
let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 The three sad days are quickly sped;
he rises glorious from the dead;
all glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 He broke the bonds of death and hell;
the bars from heaven's gateways fell;
let hymns of praise his triumph tell.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 Lord, by the painful wounds you bore,
death lost its sting for evermore;
living in you, our praises soar.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Used With Tune: VULPIUS (GELOBT SEI GOTT) Text Sources: Latin, 17th century
The strife is o'er, the battle done
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
Author: John of Damascus,; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 380 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24-28 First Line: Come, you faithful raise the strain Lyrics: 1 Come, you faithful, raise the strain
of triumphant gladness!
God has brought forth Israel
into joy from sadness,
loosed from Pharaoh’s bitter yoke
Jacob’s sons and daughters;
led them with unmoistened foot
through the Red Sea waters.
2 ’Tis the spring of souls today:
Christ has burst his prison,
and from three days’ sleep in death
as a sun has risen.
All the winter of our sins,
long and dark, is flying
from the Light, to whom we give
laud and praise undying.
3 Now the queen of seasons, bright
with the day of splendor,
with the royal feast of feasts
comes its joy to render;
comes to glad Jerusalem,
who with true affection
welcomes in unwearied strains
Jesus’ resurrection!
4 Neither could the gates of death,
nor the tomb’s dark portal,
nor the watchers, nor the seal
hold you as a mortal:
but today, among your own,
you appear, bestowing
your deep peace, which evermore
passes human knowing.
Topics: Christian Year Easter Vigil; Christian Year Resurrection/Easter; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Freedom; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Joy; Christian Year Easter Used With Tune: ST. KEVIN
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer
Author: Thomas Haweis, 1732-1820 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:39 Lyrics: 1 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer,
we baptize in your name.
Let them your covenant mercies share
as we our faith proclaim.
2 Such children you did once embrace
while dwelling here below;
to us and ours, O Lord of grace,
the same compassion show.
3 In all their days their hearts secure
from sinful snares, we pray.
Throughout their lives let them endure
in every righteous way.
Topics: Family; Baptism; Covenant; Family; Guidance; Refuge Used With Tune: NAOMI
Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer
En un aposento alto
Author: Charlie D. Tillman; H. W. Cragin; Lyn Anderson; F. Blycker J. Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-6 Refrain First Line: Dios, manda tu gran poder Topics: Andar Cristiano; Christian Walk; Compañerismo Cristiano; Fellowship; Consagración; Consecration; Espíritu Santo; Holy Spirit; Ordenación; Ordination; Poder Divino; Divine Power; Presencia Divina; Divine Presence Used With Tune: TILLMAN
En un aposento alto
Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 916 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:21 First Line: Pass me not, O gentle Saviour Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Saviour,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Chorus:
Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry;
While on others thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
2 Let me at the throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief. [Chorus]
3 Trusting only in thy merit,
Would I seek thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by thy grace. [Chorus]
4 Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me;
Whom have I on earth beside thee!
Whom in heav'n but thee! [Chorus] Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Used With Tune: PASS ME NOT
Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry
The Church's one foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone (1839-1900) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 866 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:5 Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord:
she is his new creation
by water and the word;
from heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Called forth from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation:
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
and shares one holy food,
as to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 In toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore,
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 has union
with God, the Three in one,
and mystical 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. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Church unity and ecumenism; Communion of Saints Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Church's one foundation
Were You There
Meter: Irregular Appears in 224 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:23 First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Lyrics: 1. Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
2. Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
3. Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
4. Were you there when He rose up from the grave?
Were you there when He rose up from the grave?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when He rose up from the grave? Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: Negro Spiritual
Were You There
Come Down, O Love Divine!
Author: Richard F. Littledale Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 First Line: Come down, O Love divine Lyrics: 1 Come down, O love divine! Seek out this soul of mine
and visit it with your own ardor glowing:
O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear,
and kindle it, your holy flame bestowing.
2 O let it freely burn, till earthly passions turn
to dust and ashes in its heat consuming;
and let your glorious light shine ever on my sight,
and make my pathway clear, by your illuming.
3 Let holy charity my outward vesture be,
and lowliness become my inner clothing;
true lowliness of heart which takes the humbler part,
and for its own shortcomings weeps with loathing.
4 And so the yearning strong with which the soul will long
shall far surpass the power of human telling;
for none can guess its grace till we become the place
in which the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling.
Topics: Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Indweller; Aspiration; Confession; Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Indweller; Humility; Love Our Love of Others Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY Text Sources: After Bianco da Siena, 15th C.; rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982
Come Down, O Love Divine!
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Author: Graham Kendrick Meter: Irregular Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:3 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Topics: Jesus Christ Glory; Church Renewal; Evangelism; Holy Spirit Images of; Jesus Christ Glory; Missions Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
Shine, Jesus, Shine
There's a Spirit in the Air
Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Lyrics: 1 There's a spirit in the air,
telling Christians everywhere:
"Praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working, in our world."
2 Lose your shyness, find your tongue,
tell the world what God has done:
God in Christ has come to stay.
Live tomorrow's life today.
3 When believers break the bread,
when a hungry child is fed,
praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working, in our world.
4 Still the Spirit gives us light,
seeing wrong and setting right:
God in Christ has come to stay.
Live tomorrow's life today.
5 When a stranger's not alone,
where the homeless find a home,
praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working, in our world.
6 May the Spirit fill our praise,
guide our thoughts and change our ways.
God in Christ has come to stay.
Live tomorrow's life today.
7 There's a Spirit in the air,
calling people everywhere:
praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working, in our world. Topics: Labor and Leisure Used With Tune: LAUDS
There's a Spirit in the Air
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Author: Taize Community Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, from heaven shine forth Used With Tune: [Come, Holy Spirit, from heaven shine forth] Text Sources: Pentecost Sequence (verses)
Veni Sancte Spiritus
We Are the Church
Author: Richard Avery; Donald Marsh Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: The church is not a building Refrain First Line: I am the church! You are the church Lyrics: Refrain:
I am the church! You are the church!
We are the church together!
All who follow Jesus, all around the world,
yes, we're the church together!
1 The church is not a building,
the church is not a steeple,
the church is not a resting place,
the church is a people. (Refrain)
2 We're many kinds of people,
with many kinds of faces,
all colors and all ages, too,
from all times and places. (Refrain)
3 And when the people gather,
there's singing and there's praying,
there's laughing and there's crying
sometimes, all of it saying, (Refrain)
4 At Pentecost some people
received the Holy Spirit
and told the good news through the world
to all who would hear it. (Refrain)
Topics: Living in God's World Being the Church Used With Tune: [The church is not a building]
We Are the Church
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 814 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1 Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness,
O day of joy and light,
O balm of care and sadness,
most beautiful, most bright!
On thee the high and lowly
before th'eternal throne
sing "Holy, holy, holy"
to the great Thee-in-One.
2 On thee at the creation,
the light first had its birth,
on thee for our salvation
Christ rose from depths of earth;
on thee our Lord victorious,
the Spirit sent from heav'n,
and thus on thee most glorious,
a triple light was giv'n.
3 New graces ever gaining
from this our day of rest,
we reach the rest remaining
to spirits of the blest.
To Holy Ghost be praises,
to Father and to Son;
the church her voice upraises
to thee, blest Three-in-One.
Used With Tune: CRÜGER
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:4 Lyrics: 1. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth; thro' all its pulses move;
Stopp to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.
2. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
No sudden rending of the veil of clay,
No angel visitant, no op'ning skies;
But take the dimness of my soul away.
3. Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear;
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unceasing prayer.
4. Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love,
One holy passion filling all my frame;
The kindling of the heav'n-descended Dove,
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame. Used With Tune: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
O Love, How Deep, How Broad
Author: Benjamin Webb Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: O Love, how deep, how broad, how high 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 temptations sharp he knew,
for us the tempter overthrew.
3 For us he prayed, for us he taught,
for us his daily works he wrought,
by words and signs and actions, thus
still seeking not himself, but us.
4 For us to evil power betrayed,
scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed,
he bore the shameful cross and death,
for us gave up his dying breath.
5 For us he rose from death again;
for us he went on high to reign;
for us he sent his Spirit here
to guide, to comfort, and to cheer.
6 All glory to our Lord and God
for love so deep, so high, so broad–
the Trinity whom we adore
forever and forevermore.
Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Baptism of; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Suffering; Jesus Christ Temptation Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS Text Sources: Anonymous Latin hymn, 15th C.
O Love, How Deep, How Broad
Day of Pentecost
Author: John Keble Appears in 113 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1 First Line: When God, of old, came down from heaven Lyrics: 1 When God, of old, came down from heaven,
In power and wrath he came;
Before his feet the clouds were riven,
Half darkness and half flame.
2 But when he came the second time,
He came in power and love;
Softer than gales at morning prime,
Hovered his holy Dove.
3 The fires that rushed on Sinai down
In sudden torrents dread,
Now gently light a glorious crown
On every sainted head.
4 Like arrows went those lightnings forth,
Winged with the sinner's doom;
But these, like tongues, o'er all the earth
Proclaiming life to come. Topics: The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: ROGET
Day of Pentecost
This Is the Day
Author: Les Garrett Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Topics: Meeting with God's People Gathering Used With Tune: THIS IS THE DAY Text Sources: stanzas 2-3 traditional
This Is the Day
All Are Welcome
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 First Line: Let us build a house where love can dwell Refrain First Line: All are welcome, all are welcome Topics: Through the Church; The Church; Justice; Missional; Poverty and Oppression; Unity and Fellowship; Unity in Christ; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Used With Tune: TWO OAKS
All Are Welcome
We Have a Gospel to Proclaim
Author: Edward Joseph Burns (b. 1938) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:23-24 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Creed; Gospel Call Used With Tune: WALTON (FULDA)
We Have a Gospel to Proclaim
Spirit, Now Live in Me
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 9.9.9.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2-3 First Line: O holy Dove of God descending Topics: Holy Spirit Indweller; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Indweller; Holy Spirit Lifegiver Used With Tune: LOIS
Spirit, Now Live in Me
Spirit, Spirt of Gentleness
Author: James K. Manley Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: You moved on the waters Refrain First Line: Spirit, Spirit of gentleness Topics: The Power of the Holy Spirit In Praise of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SPIRIT OF GENTLENESS
Spirit, Spirt of Gentleness
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Used With Tune: TALLIS' CANON
Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race
Spirit of God within Me
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 7.6.8.7.8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God within me,
Possess my human frame;
Fan the dull embers of my heart,
Stir up the living flame:
Strive till that image Adam lost,
New minted and restored,
In shining splendor brightly bears
The likeness of the Lord.
2 Spirit of truth within me,
Possess my thought and mind;
Lighten anew the inward eye
By Satan rendered blind:
Shine on the words that wisdom speaks
And grant me pow'r to see
The truth made known to all in Christ,
And in that truth be free.
3 Spirit of love within me,
Possess my hands and heart;
Break through the bonds of self-concern
That seeks to stand apart:
Grant me the love that suffers long,
That hopes, believes and bears;
The love fulfilled in sacrifice,
That cares as Jesus cares.
4 Spirit of life within me,
Possess this life of mine;
Come as the wind of heaven's breath,
Come as the fire divine!
Spirit of Christ, the living Lord,
Reign in this house of clay,
Till from its dust with Christ I rise
To everlasting day.
Used With Tune: WILLOW RIVER
Spirit of God within Me
When God the Spirit Came
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2-8 First Line: When God the Spirit came upon his church outpoured Topics: Pentecost Season; Church Heritage; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature; Fruit of the Spirit; Holy Spirit Filling of; Missions; Pentecost Season; Witnessing
When God the Spirit Came
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,029 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:28 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee
with sweetness fills my breast.
But sweeter far thy face to see,
and in thy presence rest.
2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
nor can the mind recall
a sweeter sound than thy blest name,
O Savior of us all.
3 O hope of every contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
to those who fall, how kind thou art!
How good to those who seek!
4 But what to those who find? Ah, this
nor tongue nor pen can show.
The love of Jesus, what it is
none but his loved ones know.
5 Jesus, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be.
Jesus, be thou our glory now,
and through eternity. Topics: Adoration; Healing; Hope; Joy; Living in Christ; Love of God for Us; Personal Peace; Praise Used With Tune: ST. AGNES Text Sources: Latin hymn, 12th cent.
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 343 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:2 Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love,
And do what Thou wouldst do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with Thee I will one will,
To do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.
Amen. Topics: Commitment; Life Everlasting, The; Spirit, The Holy Used With Tune: TRENTHAM
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
When in our music God is glorified
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia Appears in 84 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:46-47 Lyrics: 1 When, in our music, God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried,
Alleluia!
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Alleluia!
3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue:
Alleluia!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the Light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight:
Alleluia!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always:
Alleluia! Topics: Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Lent; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Praise Used With Tune: ENGELBERG
When in our music God is glorified
On This Day, the First of Days
Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Appears in 84 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days,
God our Maker's name we praise;
Who, creation’s Lord and Sspring
Did the world from darkness bring.
2 On this day the eternal Son
Over death his triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With its gifts of living flame.
3 Word-made-flesh, all praises be!
You from sin have set us free;
And with you we die and rise
Unto God in sacrifice.
4 Holy Spirit, you impart
Gifts of love to every heart;
Give us light and grace, we pray,
Fill our hearts this holy day.
5 God, the blessed Three in One,
May your holy will be done;
In your word our souls are free,
As we praise the Trinity. Topics: Easter Season; Trinity Sunday; Commitment; Creation; Freedom; Gathering; God the Father (Creator); Grace; Light; MORNING; New Year; Petition; Praise; Sacrifice; Sunday Used With Tune: LÜBECK Text Sources: La Mans Breviary. 1748
On This Day, the First of Days
This joyful Eastertide
Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934) Meter: 6.7.6.7 with refrain Appears in 67 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 Lyrics: 1 This joyful Eastertide,
away with care and sorrow.
My Love, the Crucified,
has sprung to life this morrow:
Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
not burst his three-day prison,
our faith had been in vain:
but Christ has now arisen,
arisen, arisen, arisen!
2 My flesh in hope shall rest,
and for a season slumber:
till trump from east to west
shall wake the dead in number: [Refrain]
3 Death's flood hath lost its chill,
since Jesus crossed the river:
Lover of souls, from ill
my passing soul deliver: [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Used With Tune: VRUECHTEN
This joyful Eastertide
Let Every Christian Pray
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Lyrics: 1 Let every Christian pray,
this day and every day,
come, Holy Spirit, come!
Was not the church we love
commissioned from above?
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
2 The Spirit brought to birth
the church of Christ on earth
to seek and save the lost:
God never has withdrawn,
since that tremendous dawn,
the gifts at Pentecost.
3 Only the Spirit's power
can fit us for this hour:
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Instruct, inspire, unite,
and help us see your light:
Come, Holy Spirit, come! Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI
Let Every Christian Pray
Fear Not, Rejoice and Be Glad
Author: Priscilla Wright, 1928- Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 First Line: The fig tree is budding, the vine bearing fruit Used With Tune: CLAY
Fear Not, Rejoice and Be Glad
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 11.11 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for; Word of God Used With Tune: THAINAKY
She sits like a bird, brooding on the waters
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