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Jesus, high in glory

Author: J. Erskine Clark Meter: 6.5 Appears in 187 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, high in glory, Lend a listening ear; When we bow before Thee, Children's praises hear. 2 Though Thou art so holy, Heaven's almighty King, Thou wilt stoop to listen, When Thy praise we sing. 3 We are little children, Weak and apt to stray; Saviour, guide and keep us In the heavenly way. 4 Save us, Lord, from sinning; Watch us day by day; Help us now to love Thee; Take our sins away. 5 Then, when Thou dost call us To our heavenly home, We shall gladly answer, Saviour, Lord, we come. Amen. Topics: For Children Used With Tune: [Jesus, high in glory]

Little drops of water

Author: Brewer (1752-1817) Meter: 6.5 Appears in 244 hymnals

Glory to the Father

Meter: 6.5 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit, Whilst all ages run. Amen.

Now the day is over

Author: Rev. S. Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5 Appears in 955 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky; 2 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing May our eyelids close. 3 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee; Guard the sailors tossing On the deep, blue sea. 4 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sins restrain. 5 Through the long night-watches, May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 6 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure, and fresh, and sinless In Thy holy eyes. Amen. Topics: For Children Used With Tune: [Now the day is over]

Christian! dost thou see them

Author: Anon. Meter: 6.5 Appears in 305 hymnals

Jesus, gentlest Saviour

Author: Rev. F. W. Faber Meter: 6.5 Appears in 92 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, gentlest Saviour, God of might and power, Thou Thyself art dwelling With us at this hour. 2 Nature cannot hold Thee, Heaven is all too strait For Thine endless glory, And Thy royal state. 3 Out beyond the shining Of the farthest star, Thou art ever stretching Infinitely far. 4 Yet the hearts of children Hold what worlds cannot, And the God of wonders Loves the lowly spot. 5 Jesus, gentlest Saviour, Thou art with us now; Fill us with Thy goodness Till our hearts o'erflow. 6 Multiply our graces; Give us love and fear, And, dear Lord, the chiefest, Grace to persevere! 7 Oh, how can we thank Thee For a gift like this, Gift that truly maketh Heaven's eternal bliss? Amen. Used With Tune: [Jesus, gentlest Saviour]

Come, Come Emmanuel

Author: James J. Chepponis Meter: 6.5 Appears in 2 hymnals

Brightly gleams our banner

Author: T. J. Potter (1827-1873) Meter: 6.5 Appears in 413 hymnals

Now, the blessèd Dayspring

Author: Mrs. M. A. Thomson Meter: 6.5 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Now, the blessèd Dayspring Lyrics: 1 Now, the blessèd Dayspring Cometh from on high; Now, the worlds' Redeemer, To her aid, draws nigh; Bearer of the tidings, From the throne of light, To a lowly maiden, Speeds an angel bright. 2 In the chosen daughter Of King David's line, God fulfils the promise Of King Ahaz' sign: Gabriel hath spoken; Mary hath believed; And, behold a virgin Hath a Son conceived. 3 Though He take our nature Linked to low estate, Though He stoop to suffer, Yet shall He be great; Though His crown and sceptre Be of thorn and reed, His shall be the kingdom Sworn to David's Seed. 4 Light to light the Gentiles Bending at His throne; Glory to His people When His sway they own; He shall reign forever, King of kings confessed, And all tribes and kindreds Shall, in Him, be blest. Amen. Topics: Other Feasts and Fasts The Anunciation Used With Tune: [Now the blessed Dayspring]

Lay thy hand upon me

Author: C. M. N—— Meter: 6.5 Appears in 2 hymnals

Onward, Christian soldiers

Author: Rev. S. Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5 Appears in 1,807 hymnals 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. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise! Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! 3 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one Body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! 4 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. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! 5 Onward, then, ye people! Join our happy throng! Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song! Glory, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King; This through countless ages Men and angels sing. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! Amen. Used With Tune: [Onward, Christian soldiers]

Jesus, Meek and Gentle

Author: George R. Prynne Meter: 6.5 Appears in 249 hymnals Used With Tune: GUIDANCE

Forward be our Watchword!

Author: Dean Alford Meter: 6.5 Appears in 343 hymnals First Line: Forward! — be our watchword Topics: Christian Courage; Heaven Scripture: Exodus 14:15 Used With Tune: ST. ALBANS

Glory be to Jesus

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.5 Appears in 209 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Glory be to Jesus, Who, in bitter pains, Poured for me the life-blood From His sacred veins! 2 Grace and life eternal In that Blood I find; Blest be His compassion, Infinitely kind! 3 Blest through endless ages Be the precious stream, Which from endless torments Doth the world redeem! 4 Abel’s blood for vengeance Pleaded to the skies; But the Blood of Jesus For our pardon cries! 5 Oft as earth exulting Wafts its praise on high, Angel hosts rejoicing, Make their glad reply. 6 Lift we then our voices, Swell the mighty flood; Louder still, and louder Praise the precious Blood! Topics: The Passion; Sundays in Lent; Lent, Second Sunday; Lent, Sixth Sunday; Good Friday Used With Tune: ST. CONSTANTINE

Now a new year opens

Author: Rev. Samuel C. Clarke Meter: 6.5 Appears in 40 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now a new year opens, Now we newly turn To the holy Saviour, Lessons fresh to learn. 2 This the holy lesson On the year's first day; Jesus by obedience Teaches to obey. 3 Of Thy cross thus early, Tokens Thou dost give; By Thy wounds Thou healest; By Thy death we live. 4 Not to suffer only, Jesus, didst Thou come, But to leave us way-marks Pointing to our home. 5 In Thy blessed footsteps Ever may we tread; Safe when keeping near thee, By Thy Spirit led. Amen. Topics: The New Year; For Children Used With Tune: [Now a new year opens]

Jesus, King of glory

Author: Rev. Edw. Harland Meter: 6.5 Appears in 73 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear thy children cry. Pardon our transgressions, Cleanse us from our sin; By Thy Spirit help us Heavenly life to win. Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear Thy children cry. 2 On this day of gladness, Bending low the knee In Thine earthly temple, Lord, we worship Thee; Celebrate Thy goodness, Mercy, grace, and truth, All Thy loving guidance Of our heedless youth. Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear our grateful cry. 3 For the little children Who have come to Thee; For the glad, bright spirits Who Thy glory see; For the loved ones resting In Thy dear embrace; For the pure and holy Who behold Thy face, Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear our grateful cry. 4 For Thy faithful servants Who have entered in; For Thy fearless soldiers Who have conquered sin; For the countless legions Who have followed Thee, Heedless of the danger, On to victory; Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear our grateful cry. 5 When the shadows lengthen, Show us, Lord, Thy way; Through the darkness lead us To the heavenly day. When our course is finished, Ended all the strife, Grant us with the faithful, Palms and crowns of life. Jesus, King of glory, Throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Saviour, Hear Thy children cry. Amen. Topics: For Children Used With Tune: [Jesus, King of glory]

When shall we meet again?

Author: Alaric A. Watts Meter: 6.5 Appears in 346 hymnals First Line: When shall we meet again Refrain First Line: Never, no never Topics: Christians Fellowship of; Heaven Anticipated; Heaven Bliss of; Heaven Longings for; Heaven Security of; Heaven Society of; Love-Feast Scripture: Matthew 8:11

Ye servants of God

Meter: 6.5 Appears in 669 hymnals Topics: Praise to the Savior

Father, Son, and Spirit

Meter: 6.5 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: Father, Son, and Spirit, Endless One in Three, Now, henceforth, for ever, Glory be to Thee. Topics: Doxology

Golden harps are sounding

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5 Appears in 266 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Golden harps are sounding, Angel voices sing, Pearly gates are opened, Opened for the King; Jesus, King of glory, Jesus, King of love, Is gone up in triumph, To His throne above. All His work is ended, Joyfully we sing; Jesus hath ascended! Glory to our King! 2 He Who came to save us, He Who bled and died, Now is crowned with glory At His Father's side. Never more to suffer, Never more to die; Jesus, King of glory, Is gone up on high! All His work is ended, Joyfully we sing; Jesus hath ascended! Glory to our King! 3 Pleading for His children In that blessed place, Calling them to glory, Sending them His grace; His bright home preparing, Faithful ones, for you; Jesus ever liveth Ever loveth too. All His work is ended, Joyfully we sing; Jesus hath ascended! Glory to our King! Amen. Topics: Ascensiontide; For Children Used With Tune: [Golden harps are sounding]

Hark! the voice eternal

Author: J. Julian Meter: 6.5 Appears in 25 hymnals First Line: Hark! the voice eternal Refrain First Line: High in regal glory Lyrics: 1 Hark! the voice eternal, Robed in majesty, Calling into being Earth and sea and sky; Hark! in countless numbers All the angel-throng Hail creation's morning With one burst of song. High in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reign, O King immortal, Holy, infinite. 2 Bright the world and glorious, Calm both earth and sea, Noble in its grandeur Stood man's purity; Came the great transgression, Came the saddening fall, Death and desolation Breathing over all. Still in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reigned the King immortal, Holy, infinite. 3 Long the nations waited, Through the troubled night, Looking, longing, yearning, For the promised light. Prophets saw the morning Breaking far away, Minstrels sang the splendor Of that opening day. Whilst in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reigned the King immortal, Holy, infinite. 4 Brightly dawned the Advent Of the new-born King, Joyously the watchers Heard the angels sing. Sadly closed the evening Of His hallowed life, As the noontide darkness Veiled the last dread strife. Lo! again in glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reigns the King immortal, Holy, infinite. 5 Lo! again He cometh, Robed in clouds of light, As the Judge eternal, Armed with power and might. Nations to His footstool Gathered then shall be; Earth shall yield her treasures, And her dead, the sea. Till the trumpet soundeth, 'Mid eternal light, Reign, Thou King immortal, Holy, infinite. 6 Jesu! Lord and Master, Prophet, Priest and King, To Thy feet, triumphant, Hallowed praise we bring. Thine the pain and weeping, Thine the victory; Power, and praise, and honor, Be, O Lord, to Thee. High in regal glory, 'Mid eternal light, Reign, O King immortal, Holy, infinite. Amen. Used With Tune: [Hark! the voice eternal]

Hear us, Thou that broodest

Author: Rev. G. Thring Meter: 6.5 Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hear us, Thou that broodest O'er the watery deep, Waking all creation From its primal sleep; Holy Spirit breathing Breath of life divine, Breathe into our spirits, Blending them with Thine. Light and life immortal! Hear us as we raise Hearts, as well as voices, Mingling prayer and praise. 2 When the sun ariseth In a cloudless sky, May we feel Thy presence, Holy Spirit, nigh; Shed Thy radiance o'er us, Keep it cloudless still, Through the day before us, Perfecting Thy will. Light and life immortal! Hear us as we raise Hearts, as well as voices, Mingling prayer and praise. 3 When the fight is fiercest In the noontide heat, Bear us, Holy Spirit, To our Saviour's feet; There to find a refuge Till our work is done, There to fight the battle, Till the battle's won. Light and life immortal! Hear us as we raise Hearts, as well as voices, Mingling prayer and praise. 4 If the day be falling Sadly as it goes, Slowly in its sadness Sinking to its close, May Thy love in mercy, Kindling, ere it die, Cast a ray of glory O'er our evening sky. Light and life immortal! Hear us as we raise Hearts, as well as voices, Mingling prayer and praise. 5 Morning, noon, and evening, Whenso'er it be, Grant us, gracious Spirit, Quickening life in Thee: Life that gives us, living, Life of heavenly love, Life, that brings us, dying, Life from heaven above. Light and life immortal! Hear us as we raise Hearts, as well as voices, Mingling prayer and praise. Amen. Topics: Whitsuntide Used With Tune: [Hear us, Thou that broodest]