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On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Author: Charles Coffin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 231 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:3-4 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh.
Awake and harken, 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.
5 All praise to you, eternal Son,
whose advent has our freedom won,
whom with the Father we adore,
and Holy Spirit, evermore.
Topics: Biblical Names & Places John the Baptist; Biblical Names & Places Jordan; Advent; Advent; Biblical Names & Places John the Baptist; Biblical Names & Places Jordan; Trinity; Victory Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 128 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:3 First Line: "Comfort, comfort now my people Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people;
tell of peace!" so says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness
mourning under sorrow's load.
To God's people now proclaim
that God's pardon waits for them!
Tell them that their war is over;
God will reign in peace forever!
2 For the herald's voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling us to true repentance
since the Kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet him,
and the hills bow down to greet him!
3 Straight shall be what long was crooked,
and the rougher places plain!
Let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign!
For the glory of the Lord
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken. Topics: Promise & Hope Used With Tune: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:3-8 Lyrics: 1 When John baptized by Jordan's river
in faith and hope the people came,
that John and Jordan might deliver
their troubled souls from sin and shame.
They came to seek a new beginning,
the human spirit's ageless quest,
repentance and an end of sinning,
renouncing every wrong confessed.
2 There as the Lord, baptized and praying,
rose from the stream the sinless One,
a voice was heard from heaven saying,
"This is my own beloved Son."
There as the Father's word was spoken,
not in the power of wind and flame,
but of his love and peace the token,
seen as a dove, the Spirit came.
3 O Son of Man, our nature sharing,
in whose obedience all are blest,
Saviour, our sins and sorrows bearing,
hear us and grant us this request:
daily to grow, by grace defended,
filled with the Spirit from above;
in Christ baptized, beloved, befriended,
children of God in peace and love. Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU
When John Baptized by Jordan's River
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
Author: Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471); Benjamin Webb; J. M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 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 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 pow'r 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: Doxologies (Other, last verses of); Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS (AGINCOURT SONG) Text Sources: O amor quam ecstaticus
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
The Glory of These Forty Days
Author: Gregory the Great, c. 540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-4 Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days
We celebrate with songs of praise;
For Christ, by whom all things were made,
Himself has fasted and has prayed.
2 Alone and fasting Moses saw
The loving God who gave the law;
And to Elijah, fasting, came
The steeds and chariots of flame.
3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
Delivered from the lion's might;
And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became
The herald of Messiah’s name.
4 Then grant that we like them be true,
Consumed in fast and prayer with you;
Our spirits strengthen with your grace,
And give us joy to see your face.
Topics: Seasons and Feasts Ash Wednesday; Fasting Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH
The Glory of These Forty Days
Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
Author: Francis Bland Tucker Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism; Jesus Christ Son of Man Used With Tune: ABBEY
Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
Prepare a way for the Lord
Author: Taizé Community Meter: 4.4.4.4 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah Used With Tune: WAIT FOR THE LORD
Prepare a way for the Lord
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Wild and lone the prophet's voice
echoes through the desert still,
calling us to make a choice,
bidding us to do God's will:
"Turn from sin and be baptized;
cleanse your heart and mind and soul.
Quitting all the sin you prized,
yield your life to God's control.
2 "Bear the fruit repentance sows:
lives of justice, truth, and love.
Trust no other claim than those;
set your heart on things above.
Soon the Lord will come in power,
burning clean the threshing floor:
then will flames the chaff devour;
wheat alone shall fill God's store."
3 With such preaching stark and bold
John proclaimed salvation near,
and his timeless warnings hold
words of hope to all who hear.
So we dare to journey on,
led by faith through ways untrod,
till we come at last like John -
to behold the Lamb of God. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Promised Coming Used With Tune: LA GRANGE (White)
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Hallelujah, 'Tis Done
Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 12.12 with refrain Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:5 First Line: Tis the promise of God full salvation to give Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, 'tis done! I believe on the Son Topics: Baptism amd Dedication; Jesus Christ His Blood Used With Tune: TIS DONE
Hallelujah, 'Tis Done
Beautiful Savior
Author: Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904 Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1 First Line: Beautiful Savior, King of creation Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior,
King of Creation,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Truly I'd love thee,
Truly I'd serve thee,
Light of my soul, my joy, my crown.
2 Fair are the meadows,
Fair are the woodlands,
Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring;
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer;
He makes our sorr'wing spirit sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine,
Fair is the moonlight,
Bright the sparkling stars on high;
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels in the sky.
4 Beautiful Savior,
Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be thine! Topics: Creation; Creation; Creation; Devotional; Love for God; Praise; Morning Prayer Hymn; Rites of the Church Exposition of the Holy Eucharist (Including Benediction); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Used With Tune: ST. ELIZABETH Text Sources: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677
Beautiful Savior
Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding
Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 135 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Hark, a herald voice is sounding:
"Christ is nigh," it seems to say.
"Cast away the dreams of darkness,
O ye children of the day!"
2 Wakened by the solemn warning,
let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, our sun, all sloth dispelling,
shines upon the morning skies.
3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected,
comes with pardon down from heaven;
let us all, with deep repentance,
pray that we may be forgiven,
4 that when next he comes with glory,
and the world is wrapped in fear,
with his mercy he may shield us,
and with words of love draw near.
5 Honour, glory, might, and blessing
to the Father and the Son,
with the everlasting Spirit,
while eternal ages run. Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist; Repentance Used With Tune: MERTON Text Sources: Latin (10th cent.)
Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 128 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise,
manifested by the star
to the sages from afar;
branch of royal David's stem
in thy birth at Bethlehem,
anthems be to thee addressed,
word in flesh made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest and King supreme,
and at Cana, wedding guest
in thy Godhead manifest.
manifest in pow'r divine,
changing water into wine,
anthems be to thee addressed,
God on earth made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
palsied limbs an fainting soul,
manifest in valiant fight,
quelling all the devil's might.
manifest in gracious will,
ever bringing good from ill.
anthems be to thee addressed,
God for us made manifest.
4 Grant us grace to see thee, Lord,
mirrored in thy holy Word;
may we imitate thee now,
and be pure, as pure art thou,
that we like to thee may be
at thy great epiphany,
and may praise thee, ever blest,
God for all made manifest.
Topics: Biblical Characters David; Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth Used With Tune: SALZBURG
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Baptized in water
Author: Michael Saward (b. 1932) Meter: 5.5.5.3 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:8 Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
cleansed by the blood of Christ our king;
heirs of salvation,
trusting his promise,
faithfully now God's praise we sing.
2 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
dead in the tomb with Christ our king;
one with his rising,
freed and forgiven,
thankfully now God's praise we sing.
3 Baptized in water,
sealed by the Spirit,
marked with the sign of Christ our king;
born of one Father,
we are his children,
joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Baptism; Salvation and Redemption Used With Tune: BAPTIZED IN WATER
Baptized in water
When Jesus Came to Jordan
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:4-11 Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan
to be baptized by John,
he did not come for pardon.
but as the Sinless One.
He came to share repentance
with all who mourn their sins,
to speak the vital sentence
with which good news begins.
2 He came to share temptation,
our utmost woe and loss,
for us and our salvation
to die upon the cross.
So when the Dove descended
on him, the Son of Man,
the hidden years had ended,
the age of grace began.
3 Come, Holy Spirit,
aid us to keep the vows we make;
this very day invade us,
and ev'ry bondage break.
Come, give our lives direction,
the gift we covet most:
to share the resurrection
that leads to Pentecost.
Topics: Baptism of Our Lord, The; Epiphany Used With Tune: KING'S LYNN
When Jesus Came to Jordan
Prepare the Way (Isaiah 40:3, 52:10)
Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-3 First Line: Prepare the way of the Lord Topics: Church Year Advent; Church Year Palm Sunday/Triumphal Entry; Church Year Christ the King; Rounds and Canons Used With Tune: PREPARE THE WAY
Prepare the Way (Isaiah 40:3, 52:10)
Come Out the Wilderness
Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:4-5 First Line: Tell me, how did you feel when you come Refrain First Line: I am leaning on the Lord Lyrics: 1 Tell me, how did you feel when you come,
come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness,
come out the wilderness?
Tell me, how did you feel when you come,
come out the wilderness, leaning on the Lord.
Refrain:
I am leaning on the Lord,
I am leaning on his word.
I am leaning on the Lord who died on Calvary.
2 Did you get baptized when you come,
come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness,
come out the wilderness?
Did you get baptized when you come,
come out the wilderness, leaning on the Lord. [Refrain]
3 Did your soul feel happy when you come,
come out the wilderness, come out the wilderness,
come out the wilderness?
Did your soul feel happy when you come,
come out the wilderness, leaning on the Lord. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Initiation Sacraments; Baptism Sacraments; Grace; Joy; Spirituals; Trust in Jesus Christ Used With Tune: [Tell me, how did you feel when you come] Text Sources: Negro Spiritual
Come Out the Wilderness
Preparen el Camino (Make Ready a Highway)
Author: Fernando Rodriguez, siglo XX; Ronald F. Krisman, n. 1946 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-5 First Line: Juan proclama en el disierto (In the desert John announces) Refrain First Line: Preparen el camino del Señor (Make ready a highway for the Lord) Topics: Advent Season; Tiempo de Advento; Rites of the Church Penance; Ritos de la Iglesia Penitencia; Amor de Dios para Nosotros; Love of God for Us; Arrepentimiento; Repentance; Children's Hymns; Música Para Los Jóvenes; Conversion; Conversion; Justice; Justicia; Mercy; Misericordia; Paz; Peace; Pecado; Sin; Reign of God; Reino de Dios; Salvación; Salvation Used With Tune: PREPAREN EL CAMINO
Preparen el Camino (Make Ready a Highway)
'Christmas is coming!'
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-4 First Line: The first is for God's promise Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent Used With Tune: ADVENT RING
'Christmas is coming!'
Hallelujah, 'Tis Done
Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:5 First Line: Hallelujah, 'tis done, I believe on the Son Lyrics: Hallelujah, ’tis done! I believe on the Son.
I am saved by the blood of the crucified One.
Hallelujah, ’tis done! I believe on the Son.
I am saved by the blood of the crucified One. Topics: Baptism amd Dedication; Jesus Christ His Blood Used With Tune: [Hallelujah, 'tis done, I believe in the Son] Text Sources: Traditional
Hallelujah, 'Tis Done
Down by the Jordan
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 First Line: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing Lyrics: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing,
Preaching a message the people found bold and surprising:
"God will forgive! Show that you'll change how you live!
Surely God's new day is rising!"
There by the river, the crowd came with great expectation:
"Are you God's Chosen One, sent here to rescue our nation?"
"No!" John replied. "He who is mightier than I
Judges and offers salvation."
Jesus, you went to be baptized with all of the others,
Taking your place among sinners, God's lost sons and daughters.
Then with great love, God's Spirit came as a dove!
Your work began in those waters.
Here in the Church, we are baptized and filled with God's Spirit.
Freed and forgiven, we're welcomed with joy! Can you hear it?
This is God's sign! This is how God says, "You're mine!"
Let's take the good news and share it!
Topics: Baptism; Church Year; Jesus Christ Ministry Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN
Down by the Jordan
Una voz invita y llama
Author: Edward Caswall; Dimas Planas-Belfort Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:4-5 Topics: Adviento; Adviento; Advent; Llamamiento; Call Used With Tune: INVITACIÓN Text Sources: Himno latino, 1632.
Una voz invita y llama
How Beauteous Are Their Feet
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 712 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Lyrics: 1 How beauteous are their feet
who stand on Zion's hill,
who bring salvation on their tongues
and words of peace reveal!
2 How welcome is their voice,
how sweet the tidings are!
Zion, behold thy Saviour King;
he reigns and triumphs here.
3 How happy are our ears
that hear this joyful sound,
which seers and rulers waited for
and sought, but never found.
4 How blessed are our eyes
that see this heavenly light!
Prophets and saints desired it long,
but died without the sight.
5 The sentinels in song
their tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in hymns
and deserts sing for joy.
6 The glory of the Lord
shines through the earth abroad:
let every nation now behold
their Saviour and their God. Topics: Call and Vocation; Advent; Salvation/Redemption Used With Tune: VENICE
How Beauteous Are Their Feet
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
Author: John Mason Neale, 1811-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 512 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1 First Line: O come, O come, Immanuel Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin, 18th century; Based on the ancient Advent Antiphons
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
Lord, your almighty word
Author: John Marriott, 1720-1825 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 447 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-15 Lyrics: 1 Lord, your almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight:
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.
2 Saviour, who came to give
those who in darkness live
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
now to all humankind
let there be light.
3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving holy dove,
speed forth your flight;
move on the waters' face
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.
4 Holy and blessèd Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might,
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the earth far and wide,
let there be light. Topics: Commissioning Service; Consummation in Christ; Creation; Epiphany; Evangelism; Healing; Jesus Christ Redeemer; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days St Andrew; Saints Days and Holy Days St Luke; The Gospel; Word of God; Worship Gathering Used With Tune: MOSCOW
Lord, your almighty word
O Spirit of the Living God
Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 374 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of thy grace,
wherever human foot hath trod,
descend on our rebellious race.
2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
to preach the reconciling word;
give power 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 its God to meet;
breathe thou abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.
5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
the triumph of the cross record;
the name of Jesus glorify,
till every kindred call him Lord. Topics: Christian Initiation; Mission; Pentecost; Renewal; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: WAREHAM
O Spirit of the Living God
Forty days and forty nights
Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909; George Hunt Smyttan, 1822-70 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 157 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-15 Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights
you were fasting in the wild,
forty days and forty nights
tempted, and yet undefiled:
2 let us your endurance share
and from earthly greed abstain,
with you watching unto prayer,
with you strong to suffer pain.
3 And if Satan on us press
flesh or spirit to assail,
Victor in the wilderness,
grant we may not faint or fail.
4 Keep, O keep us, Saviour dear,
ever constant by your side,
that with you we may appear
at the eternal Eastertide. Topics: Endurance; Jesus Christ Earthly life; Lent; Satan; Temptation Used With Tune: HEINLEIN
Forty days and forty nights
O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Author: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Lyrics: 1 O gladsome Light, O grace
of God the Father’s face,
the eternal splendour wearing;
celestial, holy, blest,
our Saviour Jesus Christ,
joyful in your appearing.
2 As day fades into night,
we see the evening light,
our hymn of praise outpouring,
Father of might unknown,
Christ, his incarnate Son,
and Holy Spirit adoring.
3 To you of right belongs
all praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, life-giver;
you, therefore, O Most High,
the world will glorify,
and shall exalt forever.
Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; O Gracious Light Used With Tune: NUNC DIMITTIS Text Sources: Phos hilaron, Greek hymn, (200?)
O Gladsome Light, O Grace
There’s a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring
Author: Henry Burton, 1840-1930 Meter: 15.15.15.15 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-15 Topics: Consummation in Christ; Consummation in Christ; Faith; Festal Joy; God's Love to Us; Hope; Jesus Christ Kingship; Light; Longing for God; Music; Name/s of Jesus; Prophetic Witness; Response to Word; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Baptist; Salvation; Worship Gathering Used With Tune: THERE'S A LIGHT UPON THE MOUNTAINS
There’s a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring
Like the murmur of the dove’s song
Author: Carl Pickens Daw, 1944- Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-15 Lyrics: 1 Like the murmur of the dove's song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigour 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 our 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: Christian Community; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Inner Peace; Invocation; Meditation; Prayer; Reconciliation; Unity of the Church; Witness Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Like the murmur of the dove’s song
Praise and Thanksgiving
Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:8 Topics: In The Beginning The Earth is the Lord's Used With Tune: BUNESSAN
Praise and Thanksgiving
Prepare the Way, O Zion
Author: Charles P. Price (1920-); Frans Mikael Franzen (1772-1847) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Refrain First Line: Oh, blest is Christ that came Topics: Advent; Justice Used With Tune: BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN Text Sources: Tr. composite
Prepare the Way, O Zion
There's a Voice in the Wilderness
Author: James Lewis Milligan (1876-1961) Meter: Irregular Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 First Line: There's a voice in the wilderness crying Lyrics: 1 There’s a voice in the wilderness crying,
a call from the ways untrod:
prepare in the desert a highway,
a highway for our God!
The valleys shall be exalted,
the lofty hills brought low;
make straight all the crooked places,
where the Lord our God may go!
2 O Zion, give voice to good tidings,
ascend to the heights and sing!
Proclaim to a desolate people
the coming of their King.
The works of pride all perish,
like flowers they shall decay;
the power and pomp of nations
shall pass like a dream away.
3 But your word, O God, is faithful,
your arm, O Lord, is strong;
you stand in the midst of nations,
and you will right the wrong.
You will feed your flock like a shepherd,
and fold the lambs to your breast;
in pastures of peace you’ll lead them,
and give to the weary rest.
4 There’s a voice in the wilderness crying,
a call from the ways untrod:
prepare in the desert a highway,
a highway for our God!
The valleys shall be exalted,
the lofty hills brought low;
make straight all the crooked places,
where the Lord our God may go! Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist Used With Tune: ASCENSION
There's a Voice in the Wilderness
We have a gospel to proclaim
Author: Edward J. Burns, b. 1938 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1 Topics: Fifth Sunday Before Lent Year B; Easter III Year A; Easter IV Year B; Easter V Year C; Easter VII Year C; Proper 24 Year A; Ascension Used With Tune: FULDA
We have a gospel to proclaim
The kingdom of God
Author: Bryn Rees, 1911-1983 Meter: 5.5.5.5.6.5.6.5 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Topics: The Ministry of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: TETHERDOWN
The kingdom of God
God has spoken to his people
Author: Willard Francis Jabusch, 1930- Meter: 9.8.9.9.5 with refrain Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:2-15 First Line: Open your ears, O Christian people Topics: Guidance; Israel; Jesus Christ Incarnation; People of God; Pilgrimage; Saints Days and Holy Days Doctors and Confessors; Wisdom; Witness to Community; Worship Gathering; Worship The Word Used With Tune: SONG OF GOOD NEWS
God has spoken to his people
Crashing Waters at Creation
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Topics: Christian Initiation; Salvation/Redemption; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: MARCHING
Crashing Waters at Creation
Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God
Author: H. Francis Yardley, 1911-1990 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:8 First Line: Praise and thanksgiving be to God our maker Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God
Sing of God Made Manifest
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., (1944-) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Sing of God made manifest
in a child robust and blest,
to whose home in Bethlehem
where a star had guided them,
magi came and gifts unbound,
signs mysterious and profound:
myrrh and frankincense and gold
grave and God and king foretold.
2 Sing of God made manifest
when at Jordan John confessed,
"I should be baptized by you,
but your bidding I will do."
Then from heaven a double sign --
dove-like Spirit, voice divine --
hailed the true Anointed One:
"This is my beloved Son."
3 Sing of God made manifest
when Christ came as wedding-guest
and at Cana gave a sign,
turning water into wine;
further still was love revealed
as he taught, forgave, and healed,
bringing light and life to all
who would listen to God's call.
4 Sing of God made manifest
on the cloud-capped mountain's crest,
where the law and prophets waned
so that Christ alone remained:
glimpse of glory, pledge of grace,
given as Jesus set his face
towards the waiting cross and grave,
sign of hope that God would save. Topics: Baptism of Jesus; Epiphany (feast); Jesus' Life and Ministry; Christmas Used With Tune: SALZBURG
Sing of God Made Manifest
Bless’d Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael A. Perry Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Bless’d be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us,
and grants us liberty!
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release,
God shall fulfill the promise
to bring our people peace.
2 Now from the house of David
a child of grace is giv’n,
a Savior comes among us
to raise us up to heav’n.
Before him goes the herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the harbinger of day.
3 On all by death imprisoned
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner’s eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace.
Oh, bless our God and Savior
with songs that never cease! Topics: Benedictus / Zechariah’s Song; Justice; Prisons; Benedictus / Zechariah’s Song; Confessing Faith; Covenant; God Presence of; Justice; Liberation; Praise; Prisons; Salvation Used With Tune: WEBB Text Sources: based on Luke 1:68-79; Psalm Praise
Bless’d Be the God of Israel
O Gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ
Author: F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; O Gracious Light Used With Tune: TALLIS'S CANON Text Sources: Phos hilaron, Greek hymn, (200?)
O Gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ
O Light Whose Splendour Thrills
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (1944-) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 First Line: O Light, whose splendour thrills and gladdens Lyrics: 1 O Light, whose splendour thrills and gladdens
with radiance brighter than the sun,
pure gleam of God's unending glory,
O Jesus, blest Anointed One;
2 as twilight hovers near at sunset,
and lamps are lit, and children nod,
in evening hymns we lift our voices
to Father, Spirit, Son: one God.
3 In all life's brilliant, timeless moments,
let faithful voices sing your praise.
O Son of God, our life-bestower,
whose glory lightens endless days. Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; O Gracious Light Used With Tune: LES COMMANDEMENS Text Sources: Phos Hilaron, 4rd century
O Light Whose Splendour Thrills
O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; O Gracious Light Used With Tune: PHOS HILARON Text Sources: Phos hilaron, Greek hymn, (200?)
O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation
Herald! Sound the Note of Judgement
Author: Moir A. J. Waters (1906-1980) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Topics: Advent; Evangelism; John, the Baptist Used With Tune: NEANDER (UNSER HERRSCHER)
Herald! Sound the Note of Judgement
Silent night, holy night
Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848; Stopford Augustus Brooke, 1832-1916 Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT
Silent night, holy night
As I Went Down to the River to Pray
Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 First Line: Oh, sisters, let’s go down Lyrics: Refrain:
As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin’ about that good old way,
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
1 Oh, sisters, let’s go down,
let’s go down, come on down.
Oh, sisters, let’s go down,
down to the river to pray. [Refrain]
2 Oh, brothers…
3 Oh, children…
4 Oh, sinners… Topics: Conversion and New Life; Discipleship; Praying Used With Tune: AS I WENT DOWN TO THE RIVER Text Sources: African American spiritual (USA)
As I Went Down to the River to Pray
Mark How the Lamb of God's Self-Offering
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (1944-) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering
our human sinfulness takes on
in the birth-waters of the Jordan
as Jesus is baptized by John.
Hear how the voice from heaven thunders,
"Lo, this is my beloved Son."
See how in dovelike form the Spirit
descends on God's Anointed One.
2 From this assurance of God's favour
Jesus goes to the wilderness,
there to endure a time of testing
preparing him to teach and bless.
So we, by water and the Spirit
baptized into Christ's ministry,
are often led to paths of service
through mazes of adversity.
3 Grant us, O God, the strength and courage
to live the faith our lips declare;
bless us in our baptismal calling;
Christ's royal priesthood help us share.
Turn us from every false allegiance,
that we may trust in Christ alone:
raise up in us a chosen people
transformed by love to be your own. Topics: Baptism of Jesus Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU
Mark How the Lamb of God's Self-Offering
Lo, in the wilderness a voice
Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Lo, in the wilderness a voice
'make straight the way' is crying:
when men are turning from the light,
and hope and love seem dying,
the prophet comes to make us clean:
'there standeth one you have not seen,
Whose voice you are denying.'
2 God give us grace to hearken now
to those who come to warn us,
give sight and strength, that we may kill
the vices that have torn us,
lest love professed should disappear
in creeds of hate, contempt, and fear,
that crush and overturn us.
3 When from the vineyard cruel men
cast out the heavenly powers
and Christendom denies its Lord,
the world in ruin cowers.
Now come, O God, in thy great might!
Unchanged, unchanging is thy right,
unswayed thy justice towers.
Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. John the Baptist Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART
Lo, in the wilderness a voice
Spirit, Working in Creation
Author: John Richards Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1 Topics: Illumination; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Missions; Peace; Trinity; Word of God Used With Tune: SUNRISE
Spirit, Working in Creation
She Comes Sailing on the Wind
Author: Gordon Light, 1944-; Andrew Donaldson, 1951- Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 First Line: Silent waters rocking on the morning of our birth Topics: God, maternal images; The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SHE FLIES ON
She Comes Sailing on the Wind
All over the world
Author: Roy Turner Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:8 First Line: All over the world the Spirit is moving Topics: Evangelism Used With Tune: [All over the world the Spirit is moving]
All over the world
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