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Once in Royal David's City

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 410 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David’s city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ, her little child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven who is God and Lord of all, and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall; with the poor and meek and lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy. 3 And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love; for that child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heav'n above; and he leads his children on to the place where he is gone. 4 Not in that poor lowly stable, with the oxen standing by, we shall see him; but in heaven, set at God’s right hand on high; there his children gather round, bright like stars, with glory crowned. Used With Tune: IRBY

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,147 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us; much we need your tender care. In your pleasant pastures feed us, for our use your folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have bought us: yours we are. 2 We are yours; in love befriend us, be the guardian of our way; keep your flock, from sin defend us, seek us when we go astray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, hear your children when we pray. 3 You have promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be; you have mercy to relieve us, grace to cleanse, and power to free. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, early let us turn to you. 4 Early let us seek your favor, early let us do your will; blessed Lord and only Savior, with your love our spirits fill. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, you have loved us; love us still. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN Text Sources: D. Thrupp's Hymns for the Young, 1836, alt.

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work Jr., 1872-1925 Meter: 7.8.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 106 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and ev'rywhere; go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born! 1 While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled when, lo! above the earth rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior‘s birth. [Refrain] 3 Down in a lonely manger the humble Christ was born; and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: African American spiritual (Refrain)

When we walk with the Lord

Author: John Henry Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 452 hymnals Topics: Songs Suitable for Children Refrain First Line: Trust and obey Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

Were You There

Meter: 10.10.14.10 Appears in 224 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns 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 God raised him from the tomb? Were you there when God raised him from the tomb? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when God raised him from the tomb? Scripture: Matthew 27:55-56 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Just as I Am, Without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,136 hymnals Topics: Children's Hymns for Children; Repentance; liturgical Confession Songs; liturgical Communion Songs Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd'st 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. Psalter Hymnal, (Gray)

I'm Goin'-a Sing

Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children First Line: I'm goin'-a sing when the Spirit says sing Lyrics: 1 I'm goin'a sing when the Spirit says sing. I'm goin'a sing when the Spirit says sing. I'm goin'a sing when the Spirit says sing, and obey the Spirit of the Lord. 2 I'm goin'a pray when the Spirit says pray. I'm goin'a pray when the Spirit says pray. I'm goin'a pray when the Spirit says pray, and obey the Spirit of the Lord. 3 I'm goin'a moan when the Spirit says moan. I'm goin'a moan when the Spirit says moan. I'm goin'a moan when the Spirit says moan, and obey the Spirit of the Lord. 4 I'm goin'a shout when the Spirit says shout. I'm goin'a shout when the Spirit says shout. I'm goin'a shout when the Spirit says shout, and obey the Spirit of the Lord. Scripture: Romans 8:26 Used With Tune: I'M GOIN'-A SING Text Sources: African American spiritual

When Morning Gilds the Sky

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 702 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the sky, our hearts awaking cry: May Jesus Christ be praised! In all our work and prayer we ask his loving care: May Jesus Christ be praised! 2 To God, the Word on high, the hosts of angels cry: May Jesus Christ be praised! Let mortals too upraise their voice in hymns of praise: May Jesus Christ be praised! 3 Let earth's wide circle round in joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised! Let air and sea and sky from depth to height reply: May Jesus Christ be praised! 4 Be this, when day is past, of all our thoughts the last: May Jesus Christ be praised! The night becomes as day when from the heart we say: May Jesus Christ be praised! 5 Then let us join to sing to Christ, our loving King: May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this the eternal song through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised! Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: German, c. 1800

Threefold Amen

Appears in 989 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns First Line: Amen Used With Tune: [Amen]

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Meter: Irregular Appears in 61 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 He's got the whole world in his hands. He's got the whole world in his hands. He's got the whole world in his hands. He's got the whole world in his hands. 2 He's got the wind and the rain in his hands. (Sing three times) He's got the whole world in his hands. 3 He's got the little tiny baby in his hands. . . . He's got the whole world in his hands. 4 He's got you and me, brother, in his hands. . . . He's got the whole world in his hands. 5 He's got you and me, sister, in his hands. . . . He's got the whole world in his hands. 6 He's got everybody here in his hands. . . . He's got the whole world in his hands. Used With Tune: WHOLE WORLD Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Jesus Loves Me, This I Know

Author: Anna Bartlett Warner; David R. McGuire Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 623 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me Lyrics: 1 Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. 2 Jesus loves me– he who died heaven's gate to open wide. He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. [Refrain] 3 Jesus loves me, this I know, as he loved so long ago, taking children on his knee, saying, "Let them come to me." [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 18:2-4 Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Author: Theodulph of Orleans ; John M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 603 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 All glory, laud, and honor to you, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. You are the King of Israel and David's royal Son, now in the Lord's name coming, the King and Blessed One. 2 The company of angels is praising you on high; and we with all creation in chorus make reply. The people of the Hebrews with palms before you went; our praise and prayer and anthems before you we present. 3 To you before your passion they sang their hymns of praise; to you, now high exalted, our melody we raise. As you received their praises, accept the prayers we bring, for you delight in goodness, O good and gracious King! Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH

Come now, O Prince of Peace

Author: Geon-yong Lee (b. 1947); Marion Pope (b. 1928) Meter: 6.5.5.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Advent; Advent Sunday Year A; Children and All-Age Worship; Church Body of Christ; Church Year Advent; International relations; Jesus Names and images for; Nation and Society; Reconciliation; Unity; World-church songs; Justice and Peace Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Used With Tune: O-SO-SO

I'm Gonna Shout, Shout, Shout (Shout Out Your Love)

Author: Bruce Harding Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Offering and Thanksgiving; Children Action Songs; Children Zipper songs; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Discipleship; Faithfulness; Jesus Christ; Joy; Love for God/Christ; Praise; Service Music Gathering; Service Music Assurance; Service Music Prayer For Illumination / Scripture Response; Service Music Prayer For Illumination / Scripture Response; Service Music Response / Affirmation; Service Music Sending Forth First Line: I'm gonna shout, shout, shout out my love for Jesus Scripture: Acts 4:27 Used With Tune: [I'm gonna shout, shout, shout out my love for Jesus]

Sí, Cristo me ama; sí Cristo me ama

Author: Anna B. Warner, 1821-1915; Desconocido Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Songs for Children First Line: Cristo me ama, bien lo sé Lyrics: 1 Cristo me ama, bien lo sé; Su Palabra me hace ver Que los niños son de aquel Quien es nuestro amigo fiel. Coro: Sí Cristo me ama; sí Cristo me ama; Sí Cristo me ama: la Biblia dice así. 2 Cristo me ama, me salvó, En la cruz por mí murió; Mi pecado perdonó; Vida eterna me donó. [Coro] 3 Cristo me ama de verdad Y me cuida en su bondad; Me conduce el buen pastor, Es i guía y protector. [Coro] Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 640 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Refrain First Line: Christ, our God, to thee we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies: Refrain: Christ, our God, to thee we raise this our sacrifice of praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale and tree and flow'r, sun and moon and stars of light: [Refrain] 3 For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind’s delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain] 4 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above; for all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain] 5 For each perfect gift of thine, peace on earth and joy in heav'n; for thyself, best gift divine, to our world so freely giv'n: [Refrain] Used With Tune: DIX

Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 550 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay; the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus: look down from on high and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care; prepare us for heaven to live with you there. Used With Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER Text Sources: American, 1885

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,247 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Used With Tune: GENEVAN 134 (OLD HUNDREDTH)

Children of the Heavenly Father (Tryggare kan ingen vara)

Author: Carolina Sandell Berg, 1832-1903; Ernst W. Olson, 1870-1958 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 100 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children First Line: Tryggare kan ingen vara (Children of the heav'nly Father) Lyrics: 1 Children of the heavenly Father safely in his bosom gather; nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e'er was given. 2 God his own doth tend and nourish, in his holy courts they flourish. From all evil powers he spares them, in his mighty arms he bears them. 3 Neither life nor death shall ever from the Lord his children sever; unto them his grace he showeth, and their sorrows all he knoweth. 4 Though he giveth or he taketh, God his children ne'er forsaketh; his the loving purpose solely to preserve them pure and holy. Used With Tune: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA

I Think, When I Read That Sweet Story of Old

Author: Mrs. Jemima Luke Meter: Irregular Appears in 860 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children Jesus' Life Lyrics: 1. I think, when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How He called little children as lambs to His fold, I should like to have been with them then. I wish that His hand had been placed on my head, That His arm had been thrown around me, And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, "Let the little ones come unto Me." 2. Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go, And ask for a share in His love; And if only I earnestly seek Him below, I shall see Him and hear Him above, In that beautiful place He has gone to prepare, For all who are washed and forgiv'n; So many dear children are gathering there, "For of such is the kingdom of heaven." Used With Tune: ENDEARING YOUNG CHARMS

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Author: John Francis Wade, 1711-1786; Frederick oakely, 1802-1880 Meter: Irregular Appears in 742 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children First Line: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! Refrain First Line: Venite adoremus (O come, let us adore him Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold him, born the king of angels: Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! 2 The highest, most holy, light of light eternal, born of a virgin, a mortal he comes; Son of the Father now in flesh appearing! [Refrain] 3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God in the highest: [Refrain] 4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n! Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: [Refrain] Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES Text Sources: Tr. unknown, st. 2

Jesus is All the World to Me

Author: W. L. T. Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.4.4.3 Appears in 311 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children Jesus - Friend - Shepherd Lyrics: 1. Jesus is all the world to me, My life, my joy, my all; He is my strength from day to day, Without Him I would fall. When I am sad, to Him I go, No other one can cheer me so; When I am sad He makes me glad, He's my Friend. 2. Jesus is all the world to me, My Friend in trials sore; I go to Him for blessings, and He gives them o'er and o'er. He sends the sunshine and the rain, He sends the harvest's golden grain; Sunshine and rain, harvest of grain, He's my Friend. 3. Jesus is all the world to me, And true to Him I'll be; Oh, how could I this Friend deny, When He's so true to me? Following Him I know I'm right, He watches o'er me day and night; Following Him, by day and night, He's my Friend. 4. Jesus is all the world to me, I want no better friend; I trust Him now, I'll trust Him when Life's fleeting days shall end. Beautiful life with such a Friend; Beautiful life that has no end; Eternal life, eternal joy, He's my Friend. Used With Tune: HE'S MY FRIEND

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Appears in 754 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, lay we ev'ry burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease; soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 22:1 Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

Silent Night! Holy Night!

Author: Joseph Mohr; Henrietta Ten Harmsel; John F Young Meter: Irregular Appears in 630 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child! Holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace! sleep in heavenly peace! 2 Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, source of light, now lies crying in Bethlehem's stall, tiny child, Creator of all, infant, Savior, and King! infant, Savior, and King! 3 Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight when they hear the angels sing alleluia to the King. Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born! 4 Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love's pure light shines anew from your heavenly face, greets the hour of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at your birth! Jesus, Lord, at your birth! Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Glory Be to the Father

Meter: Irregular Appears in 999 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. Used With Tune: MEINEKE Text Sources: Gloria Patri, the Lesser Doxology, 2nd cent

Humble Praises, Holy Jesus

Author: Emily R. Brink; Anonymous Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia Used With Tune: VESPER HYMN

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,106 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Bible Songs First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind "glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind. 3 "To you, in David's town, this day is born of David's line a Savior, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; to those on whom his favor rests goodwill shall never cease." Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,746 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! 2 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of your name. 3 The name of Jesus charms our fears and bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life and health and peace. 4 He breaks the power of canceled sin, he sets the prisoner free; his blood can make the foulest clean; his blood avails for me. 5 He speaks, and, listening to his voice, new life the dead receive; the mournful, broken hearts rejoice; the humble poor believe. 6 Hear him, you deaf; you voiceless ones, your loosened tongues employ; you blind, behold your Savior come; and leap, you lame, for joy! 7 To God all glory, praise, and love be now and ever given by saints below and saints above, the church in earth and heaven. Scripture: Luke 4:18-19 Used With Tune: AZMON

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 152 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart. Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 Used With Tune: LORD, I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 511 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Immanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel shall come to you, O Israel. 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, who ordered all things mightily; to us the path of knowledge show and teach us in its ways to go. [Refrain] 3 O come, O come, great Lord of might, who to your tribes on Sinai's height in ancient times did give the law in cloud and majesty and awe. [Refrain] 4 O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem, unto your own and rescue them! From depths of hell your people save, and give them victory o'er the grave. [Refrain] 5 O come, O Key of David, come and open wide our heavenly home. Make safe for us the heavenward road and bar the way to death's abode. [Refrain] 6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star, and bring us comfort from afar! Dispel the shadows of the night and turn our darkness into light. [Refrain] 7 O come, O King of nations, bind in one the hearts of all mankind. Bid all our sad divisions cease and be yourself our King of Peace. [Refrain] Scripture: Exodus 19:16-20 Used With Tune: VENI IMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.; tr. composite

I Serve a Risen Savior

Author: Alfred H. Ackley Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.4 with refrain Appears in 162 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Refrain First Line: He lives, he lives, Christ Jesus lives today Scripture: Mark 16:6 Used With Tune: ACKLEY

Beautiful Savior

Author: Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904 Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns 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 flowers of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; he makes our sorrowing 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! Used With Tune: ST. ELIZABETH Text Sources: Gesangbuch, Münster, 1677

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph M. Scriven Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,706 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge! Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there. Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Angels We Have Heard on High

Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 248 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns First Line: Angels we have heard on high (Les anges dans nos campagnes) Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly through the night, and the mountains in reply, echoing their brave delight. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer? What great brightness did you see? What glad tidings did you hear? Refrain 3 Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Refrain 1 Les anges dans nos campagnes, ont entonn‚ l'hymne des cieux, et l'‚cho de nos montagnes, redit ce chant m‚lodieux. Refrain 2 Bergers, pour qui cette fˆte? Quel est l'objet de tous ces chants? Quel vainqueur, quelle conquˆte m‚rite ces cris triomphants? Refrain 3 Cherchons tous l'heureux village qui l'a vu naŒtre sous ses toits; offronslui le tendre hommage et de nos c urs et de nos voix! Refrain Scripture: Psalm 103:20-22 Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: French, 18th cent.; tr. Crown of Jesus Music, 1862, alt.

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,807 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal master, leads against the foe; forward into battle see his banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. 2 Like a mighty army moves the church of God; let us boldly follow where the saints have trod. We are not divided; all one body we one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. Refrain 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the church of Jesus constant will remain; gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail. We have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. Refrain 4 Onward, then, O people, join our happy throng: blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King, we through countless ages with the angels sing. Refrain Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Author: Jennette Threlfall Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 160 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna the little children sang; through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang. To Jesus, who had blessed them, close folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best. 2 From Olivet they followed mid an exultant crowd, the victory palm branch waving, and chanting clear and loud. The Lord of earth and heaven rode on in lowly state, nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait. 3 "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven, our King. O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

When, His Salvation Bringing

Author: John King Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 421 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children Jesus' Life First Line: When, His salvation bringing Refrain First Line: Hosanna! Hosanna Lyrics: 1. When, His salvation bringing, To Zion Jesus came, The children all stood singing Hosanna to His Name; Nor did their zeal offend Him, But, as he rode along, He let them still attend Him, And smiled to hear their song. Refrain: Hosanna! Hosanna to Jesus they sing. 2. And since the Lord retaineth His love to children still, Tho' now as King He reigneth On Zion's heav'nly hill, We'll flock around His banner Who sits upon the throne, And cry aloud, "Hosanna To David's royal Son!" [Refrain] 3. For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise, The stones, our silence shaming, Would their hosannas raise. But shall we only render The tribute of our words? No; while our hearts are tender, They too shall be the Lord's. [Refrain] Used With Tune: WEBB

Oh, santísimo

Author: Federico Fliedner, 1845-1901; Johannes Daniel Falk, 1768-1826 Meter: 5.5.8.6.6.11 Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: Hymns and Songs for Children Lyrics: 1 ¡Oh, santísimo, Felicísimo, Grato tiempo de Navidad! Cristo el prometido Ha por fin venido: ¡Alegría, alegría cristiandad! 2 ¡Oh, santísimo, Felicísimo, Grato tiempo de Navidad! Al mortal perdido Cristo le ha nacido: ¡Alegría, alegría cristiandad! 3 ¡Oh, santísimo, Felicísimo, Grato tiempo de Navidad! Coros celestiales Oyen los mortales: ¡Alegría, alegría cristiandad! 4 ¡Oh, santísimo, Felicísimo, Grato tiempo de Navidad! Cántanle loores Magos y pastores: ¡Alegría, alegría cristiandad! 5 ¡Oh, santísimo, Felicísimo, Grato tiempo de Navidad! Tan dichosa nueva Al mortal conmueva: ¡Alegría, alegría cristiandad! 6 ¡Oh, santísimo, Felicísimo, Grato tiempo de Navidad! Príncipe del cielo, Danos tu consuelo: ¡Alegría, alegría cristiandad! Used With Tune: SICILIA

Wade in the Water

Meter: Irregular Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children First Line: See that host all dressed in white Lyrics: Refrain: Wade in the water, wade in the water, children, wade in the water, God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. 1 See that host all dressed in white, God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. the leader looks like the Israelite, God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. [Refrain] 2 See that band all dressed in red, God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. looks like the band that Moses led. God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. [Refrain] 3 Look over yonder, what do I see? God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. the Holy Ghost a-coming on me, God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. [Refrain] 4 If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed, God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. just follow me down to Jordan’s stream. God’s a-goin'a trouble the water. [Refrain] Used With Tune: WADE IN THE WATER Text Sources: African American spiritual

Have No Fear, Little Flock

Author: Marjorie Jilson Meter: 6.6.7.6.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns Scripture: Luke 12:32 Used With Tune: LITTLE FLOCK

Praise the LORD!

Author: Marjorie Jillson Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Bible Songs First Line: Praise the LORD! Praise, you servants of the LORD Scripture: Psalm 113 Used With Tune: LAUDATE PUERI

Let Us Break Bread Together

Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees; let us break bread together on our knees. Refrain: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; let us drink wine together on our knees. [Refrain] 3 Let us praise God together on our knees; let us praise God together on our knees. [Refrain] Used With Tune: BREAK BREAD TOGETHER Text Sources: African American spirtual

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 325 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful the Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings he made their glowing colors, he made their tiny wings. Refrain 2 The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky. Refrain 3 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden he made them every one. Refrain 4 He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well. Refrain Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

Sing Them Over Again to Me

Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 573 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children The Christian Life Refrain First Line: Beautiful words, wonderful words Lyrics: 1. Sing them over again to me, Wonderful words of life; Let me more of their beauty see, Wonderful words of live. Words of life and beauty, Teach me faith and duty; Refrain: Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life. 2. Christ, the blessed One, gives to all Wonderful words of life; Sinner, list to the loving call, Wonderful words of life. All so freely given, Wooing us to heaven: [Refrain] 3. Sweetly echo the gospel call, Wonderful words of life; Offer pardon and peace to all, Wonderful words of life. Jesus, only Savior, Sanctify forever: [Refrain] Used With Tune: WONDERFUL WORDS

There's Not a Friend

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman Meter: 10.6.10.6 with chorus Appears in 411 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children Jesus - Friend - Shepherd First Line: There's not a Friend like the lowly Jesus Refrain First Line: Jesus knows all about our struggles Lyrics: 1. There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! no, not one! None else could heal all our soul's diseases, No, not one! no, not one! Chorus: Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide till the day is done. There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! no, not one! 2. No friend like Him is so high and holy, No, not one! no, not one! And yet no friend is so meek and lowly, No, not one! no, not one! [Chorus] 3. There's not an hour that He is not near us, No, not one! no, not one! No night so dark but His love can cheer us, No, not one! no, not one! [Chorus] 4. Did ever saint find this friend forsake Him? No, not one! no, not one! Or sinner find that He would not take Him? No, not one! no, not one! [Chorus] 5. Was e'er a gift like the Savior given? No, not one! no, not one! Will He refuse us a home in heaven? No, not one! no, not one! [Chorus] Used With Tune: NO, NOT ONE

What a Fellowship

Author: E. A. Hoffman Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 619 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children The Christian Life First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Lyrics: 1. What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. 2. Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] 3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] Used With Tune: LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS

The Lord's Our Rock

Appears in 224 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children The Christian Life First Line: The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide Refrain First Line: Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land Lyrics: 1. The Lord's our Rock, in Him we hide, A shelter in the time of storm; Secure whatever ill betide, A shelter in the time of storm. Chorus: Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A weary land, a weary land; Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A shelter in the time of storm. 2. A shade by day, defense by night, A shelter in the time of storm; No fears alarm, no foes affright, A shelter in the time of storm. [Chorus] 3. The raging storms may round us beat, A shelter in the time of storm; We'll never leave our safe retreat, A shelter in the time of storm. [Chorus] 4. O Rock divine, O refuge dear, A shelter in the time of storm; Be Thou our helper ever near, A shelter in the time of storm. [Chorus] Used With Tune: A SHELTER IN THE TIME OF STORM

Would You Be Free?

Author: L. E. J. Meter: 10.9.10.8 with chorus Appears in 357 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children Jesus The Savior First Line: Would you be free from the guilt of your sin? Refrain First Line: There is power, power, Wonder-working power Lyrics: 1. Would you be free from the guilt of your sin? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Would you o'er evil a victory win? There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. Chorus: There is pow'r, pow'r, Wonder-working pow'r In the blood of the Lamb; There is pow'r, pow'r, Wonder-working pow'r In the precious blood of the Lamb. 2. Would you be free from your passion and pride? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide; There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Chorus] 3. Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Sin-stains are lost in its life-giving flow; There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Chorus] 4. Would you do service for Jesus your King? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Would you live daily His praises to sing? There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Chorus] Used With Tune: THERE IS POWER IN THE BLOOD

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Dr. H. R. Palmer Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 735 hymnals Topics: Songs For Children The Christian Life First Line: Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1. Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each vict'ry will help you Some other to win; Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Chorus: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2. Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain; God's name hold in rev'rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Chorus] 3. To him that o'ercometh, God giveth a crown; Thro' faith we will conquer, Tho' often cast down; He who is our Savior, Our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Chorus] Used With Tune: PALMER

LORD, Our LORD, Your Glorious Name

Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Psalms Refrain First Line: LORD, our LORD, in all the earth Lyrics: 1 LORD, our Lord, your glorious name all your wondrous works proclaim; in the heavens with radiant signs evermore your glory shines. How great your name! Refrain: LORD, our Lord, in all the earth, how great your name! Yours the name of matchless worth, excellent in all the earth. How great your name! 2 Infant voices chant your praise, telling of your glorious ways; weakest means work out your will, mighty enemies to still. How great your name! [Refrain] 3 Moon and stars in shining height nightly tell their Maker's might; when I view the heavens afar, then I know how small we are. How great your name! [Refrain] 4 Who are we that we should share in your love and tender care raised to an exalted height, crowned with honor in your sight! How great your name! [Refrain] 5 With dominion crowned, we stand o'er the creatures of your hand; all to us subjection yield, in the sea and air and field. How great your name! [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 8 Used With Tune: EVENING PRAISE Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

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