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Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 935 hymnals Scripture: John 1:51 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea, day by day his voice is sounding, saying, "Christian, follow me." 2 Long ago apostles heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and work and family, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of work and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." 4 Jesus calls us; by your mercies, Savior, may we hear your call, give our hearts to your obedience, serve and love you best of all. Topics: Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Commitment & Dedication; Invitation; Love Our Love to God; Walk with God; Biblical Names & Places Galilee/Galilean; Commitment & Dedication; Invitation; Joy; Love Our Love to God; Mercy; Ministry & Service; Obedience; Walk with God Used With Tune: HALTON HOLGATE

The Summons

Author: John L. Bell, b.1949 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43 First Line: Will you come and follow me Topics: Challenge of Gospel; Commissioning; Commitment; Conversion; Discipleship; Faith; Fear; Jesus Christ; Life in Christ, Christian Life; Love of God for Us; Mission; Petition, Prayer; Reign of God, Kingdom; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Social Concern Used With Tune: KELVINGROVE

Blessed Assurance

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,071 hymnals Scripture: John 1:51 First Line: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Refrain First Line: This is my story Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. 2 Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight. Angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain] 3 Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blessed, watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain] Topics: Trust and Guidance; Assurance; Heart--Surrender of Used With Tune: ASSURANCE

Con Voz Benigna

Author: T. M. Westrup Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-51 First Line: Con voz benigna te llama Jesús Refrain First Line: Hoy te con vida Used With Tune: [Con voz benigna te llama Jesús]

Come and See

Author: Marilyn Houser Hamm Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 1 First Line: Come and see, come and see Topics: Know Epiphany/Ministry and Teaching of Christ; Vocal Options Descants; Songs in Other Languages Greek Used With Tune: [Come and see, come and see] Text Sources: Sing and Rejoice, 1979

Alleluia to Jesus who died on the tree

Meter: 11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: John 1:51 First Line: As Jacob with travel was weary one day Lyrics: 1 As Jacob with travel was weary one day, at night on a stone for a pillow he lay; he saw in a vision a ladder so high that its foot was on earth and its top in the sky: Refrain: Alleluia to Jesus who died on the tree, and has raised up a ladder of mercy for me! 2 This ladder is long, it is strong and well-made, has stood hundreds of years and is not yet decayed; many millions have climbed it and reached Sion's hill; by faith many millions are climbing it still: [Refrain] 3 Come let us ascend! All may climb it who will; for the angels of Jacob are guarding it still: and remember, each step that by faith we pass o'er, some prophet or martyr has trod it before: [Refrain] 4 And when we arrive at the haven of rest we shall hear the glad words, 'Come up hither, ye blest, here are regions of light, here are mansions of bliss'. O who would not climb such a ladder as this? [Refrain] Topics: Proper 11 Year A; St. Michael and All Angels Used With Tune: JACOB'S LADDER Text Sources: !8th century

Just as I Am, Without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,143 hymnals Scripture: John 1:46 Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou biddest me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 4 Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 5 Just as I am, Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down; Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Amen. Topics: Commitment; Confession; Forgiveness; Penitence; Sin; Life in Christ Repentance and Forgiveness Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun

Appears in 1,805 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49-51 Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where-e'er the Sun Does his successive Journeys run; His Kingdom stretch from Shore to Shore, Till Moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 Behold the Islands, with their Kings, And Europe her best Tribute brings; From North to South the Princes meet, To pay their Homage at his Feet. 3 There Persia, glorious to behold, There India shines in Eastern Gold; And barb'rous Nations at his Word Submit, and bow, and own their Lord. 4 For him shall endless Pray'r be made, And Praises throng to crown his Head; His Name like sweet Perfume shall rise With ev'ry Morning Sacrifice. 5 People and Realms of ev'ry Tongue Dwell on his Love with sweetest Song; And Infant-Voices shall proclaim Their early Blessings on his Name. 6 Blessings abound where e'er he reigns, The Pris'ner leaps to loose his Chains; The Weary find eternal Rest, And all the Sons of Want are blest. 7 Where he displays his healing Power, Death and the Curse are known no more; In him the Tribes of Adam boast More Blessings than their Father lost. 8 Let every Creature rise and bring Peculiar Honours to our King; Angels descend with Songs again, And Earth repeat the loud Amen.

Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 564 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-51 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts, true source of life, our lives sustain; from the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to you again. 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood; you rescue those who on you call: to those yet seeking, you are good; to those who find you, all in all. 3 We taste of you, the living bread, and long to feast upon you still. We drink from you, the fountain-head, our thirsty souls from you we fill. 4 Our restless spirits long for you, however may our lot be cast, glad when your gracious smile we view, blessed when our faith can hold you fast. 5 Jesus, forever with us stay: make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away; shed through the world your holy light. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Yearning; Bread Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.

Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell

Meter: Irregular Appears in 406 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49 First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep: [Refrain:] Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel. 2 They lookèd up and saw a star, shining in the east, beyond them far; and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the north-west, o'er Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three, full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain] 6 Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord, that hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with his blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English traditional carol

By All Your Saints Still Striving

Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 116 hymnals Scripture: John 1:35-44 Lyrics: 1 By all your saints still striving, for all your saints at rest, your holy name, O Jesus, forevermore be blessed! For those passed on before us, we sing our praise anew and, walking in their footsteps, would live our lives for you. 2 We praise you for the Baptist, forerunner of the Word, our true Elijah, making a highway for the Lord. The last and greatest prophet, he saw the dawning ray of light that grows in splendor until the perfect day. 3 All praise, O Lord, for Andrew, the first to welcome you, whose witness to his brother named you Messiah true. May we, with hearts kept open to you throughout the year proclaim to friend and neighbor your advent ever near. 4 For Magdalene we praise you, steadfast at cross and tomb. Your “Mary!” in the garden dispelled her tears and gloom. Apostle to the apostles, she ran to spread the word. Send us to shout the good news that we have seen the Lord! 5 We pray for saints we know not, for saints still yet to be, for grace to bear true witness and serve you faithfully, till all the ransomed number who stand before the throne ascribe all power and glory and praise to God alone. Topics: The Church; Evangelism; Praise; Sending Used With Tune: KING’S LYNN

Holy Patron, Thee Saluting

Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: John 1:45 Refrain First Line: Happy saint, in bliss adoring Lyrics: 1 Holy patron, thee saluting Here we meet, with hearts sincere; Blest Saint Joseph, all uniting, Call on thee to hear our prayer. Refrain: Happy saint, in bliss adoring Jesus, Savior of humankind, Hear thy children thee imploring, May we thy protection find. 2 Thou who faithfully attended Him whom heav'n and earth adore; Who with pious care defended Mary, Virgin ever pure. [Refrain] 3 May our fervent pray'rs ascending, Move thee for our souls to plead; May thy smile of peace descending, Benedictions on us shed. [Refrain] 4 Through this life, O watch around us! Fill with love our ev'ry breath, And, when parting fear surrounds us, Guide us through the toils of death. [Refrain] Topics: The Liturgical Year St. Joseph, Spous of teh Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19) Used With Tune: PLEADING SAVIOR Text Sources: American, ca. 1843; anon.

The Son of God Proclaim

Author: Basil E. Bridge (1927-) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-51 Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Praise of God; Servanthood Used With Tune: SUNDERLAND

Come Now, and Praise the Humble Saint

Author: George W. Williams, b. 1922 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: John 1:45 Lyrics: 1 Come now, and praise the humble saint Of David's house and line, The carpenter whose life fulfilled Our gracious God's design. 2 The Architect's high miracles He saw, and what was done; The Virgin's spouse, the guardian of Great David's greater Son. 3 For him there was no glory here, No crown or martyr's fame; For him there was the patient life Of faith and humble name. 4 But now within the Father's grace Where saints and angels throng, Beside his spouse, before the Son, He joins the heav'nly song. Topics: The Liturgical Year St. Joseph, Spous of teh Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19) Used With Tune: LAND OF REST

Come and See

Author: Margarette Snodgrass Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 1:46 First Line: There's a glorious invitation Used With Tune: [There's a glorious invitation]

Jesus thou everlasting word!

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Lyrics: 1 Jesus thou everlasting word! Almighty God and Sov'reign Lord: Who art from all eternity? All things were made and form'd by thee. 2 Thou art the Lord or Earth & Heav'n, By thee eternal life is giv'n: Thou art the great and shining light Which brings the way of truth to sight. 3 Jesus, the glorious son of God, Took on himself our flesh and blood; When he was born the Virgin's Son To make the sons of men his own. 4 That mighty word is come to view, Which Men or Angels never knew; Till in the flesh it was reveal'd And all the prophecies fulfill'd. 5 That blessed word to me reveal My Lord! and let me taste and feel That pow'rful word, and light divine, With life and grace in me to shine. Topics: Second Christmas

Times of Begginning

Appears in 1,916 hymnals Scripture: John 1 First Line: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth Topics: Scripture Readings

All glory laud and honour

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); St Theodulph of Orleans (c. 750-821) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 603 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49 First Line: Thou art the King of Israel Lyrics: Refrain: All glory, laud, and honour to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. 1 Thou art the King of Israel, thou David's royal Son, who in the Lord's name comest, the King and blessed one: [Refrain] 2 The company of angels are praising thee on high, and mortal men and all things created make reply: [Refrain] 3 The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went: our praise and prayer and anthems before thee we present: [Refrain] 4 To thee before thy passion they sang their hymns of praise: to thee now high exalted our melody we raise: [Refrain] 5 Thou didst accept their praises, accept the prayers we bring, who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King: [Refrain] 6 Thy sorrow and thy triumph grant us, O Christ, to share, that to the holy city together we may fare: [Refrain] 7 For homage may we bring thee our victory o'er the foe, that in the Conqueror's triumph this strain may ever flow: [Refrain] Topics: Angels; Children; Church Year Palm Sunday; Jesus Names and images for; Palm Sunday Year B; Palm Sunday; Praise Used With Tune: ST THEODULPH

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 512 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, Who order all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in your ways to go. [Refrain] 3 O come, O come, great Lord of might, Who to your tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times once gave the Law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. [Refrain] 4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust your mighty pow'r to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain] 5 O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'n home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. [Refrain] 6 O come, O Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by your drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadow put to flight. [Refrain] 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of humankind; O bid our sad divisions cease, And be for us our king of peace. [Refrain] Topics: Advent; Covenant/Law; Wisdom Used With Tune: VENI, VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin 9th C.

Now to the Lord a noble song

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 331 hymnals Scripture: John 1:51 Lyrics: 1 Now to the Lord a noble song, awake, my soul, awake, my tongue! Hosanna to the eternal name, and all his boundless love proclaim! 2 See where it shines in Jesus' face, the brightest image of his grace: God in the person of his Son, has all his mightiest works outdone. 3 The spacious earth, the oceans' flood, proclaim the wise, the powerful God, and your rich glories from afar gleam bright in every rolling star. 4 But in his looks a glory stands, the noblest labour of your hands: the pleasing lustre of his eyes outshines the wonders of the skies. 5 Grace: what a sweet, a charming theme! My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name: all angels, dwell upon the sound, and heav'ns, reflect it to the ground, Topics: Epiphany; Grace; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Joy; Providence Used With Tune: NEWCASTLE

O Christ, the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)

Appears in 297 hymnals Scripture: John 1 First Line: O Christ, the Lamb of God Lyrics: O Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. O Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. O Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, grant us your peace. Amen Topics: Canticles and Chants Used With Tune: [O Christ, the Lamb of God]

On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry

Author: Charles Coffin; John Chandler Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 231 hymnals Scripture: John 1:15-60 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry announces that the Lord is nigh; awake and hearken, for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings! 2 Then cleansed be every life from sin; make straight the way for God within, and let us all our hearts prepare for Christ to come and enter there. 3 We hail you as our Savior, Lord, our refuge and our great reward; without your grace we waste away like flowers that wither and decay. 4 Stretch forth your hand; our health restore, and make us rise to fall no more. O let your face upon us shine and fill the world with love divine. Topics: Jesus Christ Advent Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW

Of the Father's love begotten

Author: Prudentius, 348-c. 413; J. M. Neale, 1818-1866; H. W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 215 hymnals Scripture: John 1:45 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see evermore and evermore. 2 At his word they were created; he commanded; it was done: heaven and earth and depths of ocean in their threefold order one; all that grows beneath the shining, of the light of moon and sun, evermore and evermore. 3 O that birth for ever blessèd, when the Virgin, full of grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bare the Saviour of our race, and the babe, the world's Redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore. 4 O ye heights of heaven adore him; angel-hosts, his praises sing; powers, dominions, bow before him, and extol our God and King: let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore. 5 This is he whom seers and sages sang of old with one accord; whom the writings of the prophets promised in their faithful word; now he shines, the long-expected: let creation praise its Lord, evermore and evermore. *6 Hail, thou Judge of souls departed! Hail, thou King of them that live! On the Father's throne exalted none in might with thee may strive; who at last in judgement coming sinners from thy face shalt drive, evermore and evermore. 7 Christ, to thee, with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving and unwearied praises be, honour, glory, and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker; Gracia Grindal; John C. Mattes, 1876-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Isaiah; Biblical Names and Places Jesse; Church Year Christmas; Love God's Love for Us Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: German, 15th c.

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

Author: G. W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; M. R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49 First Line: Come, let us follow where our Captain trod Topics: Lent IV Year B; Lent V Year B; Passiontide and Holy Week Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Jesus, dear name, how sweet it sounds!

Appears in 65 hymnals Scripture: John 1:46 Topics: For the Gospels and Epistles

Follow me, the Master said

Author: Anonymous Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43 First Line: "Follow me," the Master said Lyrics: 1 "Follow me," the Master said: we will follow Jesus. By his word and Spirit led, we will follow Jesus. Still for us he lives to plead, at the throne doth intercede, offers help in time of need; we will follow Jesus. 2 Should the world and sin oppose, we will follow Jesus. He is greater than our foes; we will follow Jesus. On his promise we depend; he will hear us and defend, help and keep us to the end; we will follow Jesus. 3 Though the way may dark appear, we will follow Jesus. He will make our pathway clear; we will follow Jesus. In our daily round of care, as we plead with God in prayer, with the cross which we must bear, we will follow Jesus. 4 Ever keep that end in view; we will follow Jesus. All his promises are true; we will follow Jesus. When this earthly course is run, and the Master says, "Well done!" life eternal we have won; we will follow Jesus. Topics: Children and Youth Discipleship; Commitment; Jesus Christ Intercessor / High Priest; One Life in Christ Discipleship; Promise; Sin / Sinner Used With Tune: FOLLOW ME

Shine, Jesus, Shine

Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Meter: 9.9.10.10.3.3 with refrain Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: John 1 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Topics: Epiphany Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

Christ Is the King

Author: George K. A. Bell, 1883-1958 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49 First Line: Christ is the King! O friends rejoice Topics: Christ the King; Discipleship; Jesus; Saints; Unity; Witness Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT Text Sources: Enlarged Songs of Praise, 1931

I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship

Author: William Young Fullerton, 1857-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.12 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-51 Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent; Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: LONDONDERRY AIR

Grato es decir la historia

Author: A. Catherine Hankey; Juan B. Cabrera Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: John 1:35-46 Refrain First Line: ¡Cuán bella es esa historia! Lyrics: 1 Grato es decir la historia del celestial favor, de Cristo y de su gloria, de Cristo y de su amor; Me agrada referirla, pues sé que es la verdad; y nada satisface cual ella, mi ansiedad. Coro: ¡Cuán bella es esa historia! Mi tema allá en la gloria será la antigua historia de cristo y de su amor. 2 Grato es decir la historia que brilla cual fanal, y en glorias y portentos no reconoce igual; Me agrada referirla, pues me hace mucho bien; por eso a ti deseo decírtela también. [Coro] 3 Grato es decir la historia que antigua, sin vejez, parece al repetirla más dulce cada vez; Me agrada referirla, pues hay quien nunca oyó que para hacerle salvo el buen Jesús murió. [Coro] Topics: Cristo Su Amor; Christ His love; Evangelización; Evangelism; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony Used With Tune: HANKEY

As We Gather at Your Table

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (1944-) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-51 Lyrics: 1 As we gather at your table, as we listen to your word, help us know, O God, your presence; let our hearts and minds be stirred. Nourish us with sacred story till we claim it as our own; teach us through this holy banquet how to make Love’s victory known. 2 Turn our worship into witness in the sacrament of life; send us forth to love and serve you, bringing peace where there is strife. Give us, Christ, your great compassion to forgive as you forgave; may we still behold your image in the world you died to save. 3 Gracious Spirit, help us summon other guests to share that feast where triumphant Love will welcome those who had been last and least. There no more will envy blind us nor will pride our peace destroy, as we join with saints and angels to repeat the sounding joy. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Mission; Images of God Used With Tune: ECCE, DEUS

You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd

Author: Sylvia Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Refrain First Line: Topics: Faith Used With Tune: PICARDY

Word of God, Come Down on Earth

Author: James Quinn, SJ, 1919-2000 Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: John 1, 2, 3:1-14 Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU, WIR SIND HIER

Dejo el mundo y sigo a Cristo

Author: Fanny J. Crosby; Vicente Mendoza Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: John 1:40-50 First Line: Dejo el mundo, y sigo a Cristo Refrain First Line: ¡Oh, qué gran misericordia! Lyrics: 1 Dejo el mundo, y sigo a Cristo porque el mundo pasará, Mas su amor, amor bendito, por los siglos durará. Coro: ¡Oh, qué gran misericordia! ¡Oh, de amor, sublime don! ¡Plenitud de vida eterna, prenda viva de perdón! 2 Dejo el mundo, y sigo a Cristo; paz y gozo en él tendré, Y al mirar que va conmigo yo feliz caminaré. [Coro] 3 Dejo el mundo, y sigo a Cristo; su sonrisa quiero ver Como luz que mi camino haga aquí resplandecer. [Coro] 4 Dejo el mundo, y sigo a Cristo, acogiéndome a su cruz, Y después iré a verle cara a cara en plena luz. [Coro] Topics: Consagración; Consecration; Discipulado; Discipleship; Funerales; Funeral; Servicio Cristiano; Christian Service Used With Tune: GIVE ME JESUS

Not far beyond the sea nor high

Author: George Bradford Caird, 1917-1984 Meter: 8.8.6 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Topics: The Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: MANNA

Now Behold the Lamb

Author: Kirk Franklin, b. 1970 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Topics: Lent Used With Tune: [Now behold the Lamb]

Christ, the Fair Glory of the Holy Angels

Author: Rabanus Maurus (776?-856); J. Athelstan L. Riley (1858-1945) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-51 Topics: Angels; Michael, the Archangel Used With Tune: COELITES PLAUDANT

What Adam's Disobedience Cost

Author: Fred Pratt Green; Carol Bechtel Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Lyrics: 1 What Adam’s disobedience cost, let Holy Scripture say: ourselves estranged, an Eden lost, and then a judgment day: each day a judgment day. 2 An ark of mercy rode the flood, but we, where waters swirled, rebuilt, impatient of the good, another fallen world: an unrepentant world. 3 A little child is Adam’s heir, is Adam’s hope and Lord, sing joyful carols everywhere, that Eden is restored: in Jesus is restored. 4 Regained is Adam’s blessedness: the angels sheathe their swords; in joyful carols all confess the kingdom is the Lord’s: the glory is the Lord’s! 5 Renewed, restored we look ahead to glimpse that glorious day when in the new Jerusalem all griefs will pass away. “Amen. Hallelujah!” Topics: Biblical Names and Places Eden; Church Year Christmas; Fall and the Human Condition; God's Judgment; Jesus Christ King Used With Tune: DETROIT

Señor, tú me llamas

Author: Rubén Giménez Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 1:40-50 First Line: Señor, tú me llamas por mi nombre desde lejos Refrain First Line: Señor, nada tengo para darte Topics: Consagración; Consecration; Jóvenes; Youths; Ordenación; Ordination; Servicio Cristiano; Christian Service Used With Tune: PUEYRREDON

Christ, our King before creation

Author: Ivor H. Jones, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 1:49 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King; Conversion and New Life Used With Tune: LOVE DIVNE (Zündel)

Spirit, Working in Creation

Author: John Richards Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Topics: Illumination; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Missions; Peace; Trinity; Word of God Used With Tune: SUNRISE

"Come and See"

Author: W. A. O. Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 1:46 First Line: 'Tis the gospel invitation, 'Come and see' Refrain First Line: Come and see, come and see Lyrics: 1 'Tis the gospel invitation, 'Come and see,' Unto ev'ry tribe and nation, 'Come and see,' Jesus offers free salvation, 'come and see,' What the Lord hath done for me. Chorus: Come and see, come and see, What the Lord hath done for me, For He found my soul in sin, and He washed me pure and clean, This the Lord hath done for me. 2 Oh, he never will deceive you, 'Come and see,' Of your burden he'll relieve you, 'Come and see,' He is waiting to receive you, 'come and see,' What the Lord hath done for me. [Chorus] 3 Come to Jesus now confiding, 'Come and see,' In His shadow quickly hiding, 'Come and see,' In His mercy there abiding 'come and see,' What the Lord hath done for me. [Chorus] Used With Tune: ['Tis the gospel invitation, 'Come and see']

Ven amigo a Jesús

Author: Juan M. Isáis Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 1:35-46 First Line: Ven amigo a Jesús, pues él murió por ti Refrain First Line: Día fatal vendrá Topics: Consuelo; Comfort; Invitación; Invitation Used With Tune: VEN AMIGO A JESUS

New Light Has Dawned

Author: Paul Wigmore Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:51 First Line: [New Light Has Dawned] Text Sources: Sing Glory (Jubilate Hymns, 1999)

Come and Follow Me (Ven y Sígueme)

Author: Tom Franzak, b. 1954; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43 First Line: Come, be my light (Ven, sé mi luz) Refrain First Line: If anyone would come and follow me (Si quieres tú venir a donde voy) Topics: Amor Para Otros; Love for Others; Buscar; Seeking; Commitment; Compromiso; Confianza; Trust; Despedida; Sending Forth; Discipleship; Discipulado; Invitación; Invitation; Ministerio; Ministry; Misión; Mission; Preocupación Social; Social Concern; Service; Servicio Used With Tune: [Come, be my light]

Before the Earth Had Yet Begun

Author: Herbert O'Driscoll Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Topics: Creation; Creativity; Word of God Used With Tune: CRAIGLEITH

Somlandela (We Will Follow)

Meter: 10.9.10.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:43-46 Lyrics: Somlandela, somlandel’u Jesu. Somlandela yonke indawo. Somlandela, somlandel’u Jesu. Lapho eyakhona somlandela. We will follow, we will follow Jesus. We will follow, ev’rywhere he goes. We will follow, we will follow Jesus. Ev’rywhere he goes we will follow. Topics: Children Appropriate for; Commitment; Discipleship; Jesus Christ Life of; Lent Used With Tune: SOMLANDELA Text Sources: Zimbabwean traditional; trans. anon.

The Word of God Was from the Start

Author: Thomas H. Troeger Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 1 First Line: [The Word of God Was from the Start] Text Sources: New Songs of Rejoicing (Selah Publishing Co, 1994)

For God So Loved the World

Author: Stuart Dauermann Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 1 First Line: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son Topics: Christ Savior; God Love and Grace of; Life Everlasting Used With Tune: FOR GOD SO LOVED

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