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Bethlehem, what greater city

Author: Michael Perry (1942-1996); Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-c. 413) Hymnal: AM2013 #95 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Church Year Christmas; Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Epiphany; Light; Wisdom Scripture: Micah 5:2 Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: AM2013 #96a (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining; low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, odours of Edom, and offerings divine, gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, vainly with gifts would his favour secure: richer by far is the heart's adoration, dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Topics: Adoration; Angels; Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Epiphany; Light; Self-offering Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Languages: English Tune Title: EPIPHANY

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: AM2013 #96b (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining; low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, odours of Edom, and offerings divine, gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, vainly with gifts would his favour secure: richer by far is the heart's adoration, dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Topics: Adoration; Angels; Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Epiphany; Light; Self-offering Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Languages: English Tune Title: WESSEX

Christ is our light! the bright and morning star

Author: Leith Fisher (1941-2009) Hymnal: AM2013 #97 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Jesus baptism; Light; The Second Sunday before Lent Year B; The Third Sunday of Epiphany Year B Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 Languages: English Tune Title: GODMANCHESTER

From the eastern mountains

Author: Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Hymnal: AM2013 #98a (2013) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Lyrics: 1 From the eastern mountains pressing on they come, wise men in their wisdom, to his humble home; stirred by deep devotion, hasting from afar, ever journeying onward, guided by a star. 2 There their Lord and Saviour meek and lowly lay, wondrous light that led them onward on their way, ever now to lighten nations from afar, as they journey homeward by that guiding star. 3 Thou who in a manger once hast lowly lain, who dost now in glory o'er all kingdoms reign, gather in the peoples, who in lands afar ne'er have seen the brightness of thy guiding star. 4 Onward through the darkness of the lonely night, shining still before them with thy kindly light, guide them, Jew and Gentile, homeward from afar, young and old together, by thy guiding star. 5 Until every nation, whether bond or free, 'neath thy star-lit banner, Jesu, follow thee o'er the distant mountains to that heavenly home, where nor sin nor sorrow evermore shall come. Topics: Church Universal; Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Epiphany; Future hope; Light Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: EVELYNS

From the eastern mountains

Author: Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Hymnal: AM2013 #98b (2013) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Lyrics: 1 From the eastern mountains pressing on they come, wise men in their wisdom, to his humble home; stirred by deep devotion, hasting from afar, ever journeying onward, guided by a star. 2 There their Lord and Saviour meek and lowly lay, wondrous light that led them onward on their way, ever now to lighten nations from afar, as they journey homeward by that guiding star. 3 Thou who in a manger once hast lowly lain, who dost now in glory o'er all kingdoms reign, gather in the peoples, who in lands afar ne'er have seen the brightness of thy guiding star. 4 Onward through the darkness of the lonely night, shining still before them with thy kindly light, guide them, Jew and Gentile, homeward from afar, young and old together, by thy guiding star. 5 Until every nation, whether bond or free, 'neath thy star-lit banner, Jesu, follow thee o'er the distant mountains to that heavenly home, where nor sin nor sorrow evermore shall come. Topics: Church Universal; Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Epiphany; Future hope; Light Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: KING'S WESTON

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Hymnal: AM2013 #99 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son! hail, in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free, to take away transgression, and rule in equity. 2 He comes with succour speedy to those who suffer wrong; to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong; to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned and dying, were precious in his sight. 3 He shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth, and love, joy, hope, like flowers, spring in his path to birth: before him on the mountains shall peace, the herald, go; and righteousness in fountains from hill to valley flow. 4 Kings shall bow down before him, and gold and incense bring; all nations shall adore him, his praise all people sing: to him shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend; his kingdom still increasing, a kingdom without end. 5 O'er every foe victorious, he on his throne shall rest; from age to age more glorious, all-blessing and all-blest: the tide of time shall never his covenant remove; his name shall stand for ever, his changeless name of love. Topics: Advent; Adoration; Church Universal; Church Year Advent; Church Year Epiphany; Deliverance; Epiphany; Freedom and Liberation; Jesus Names and images for; Kingdom of God; Proper 24 Year C; Proper 6 Year B; The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year A; The Second Sunday of Epiphany Year C; The Third Sunday of Epiphany Year C Scripture: Psalm 72 Languages: English Tune Title: CRÜGER

How brightly gleams the morning star!

Author: Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608); Johann Adolf Schlegel (1721-1793); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Hymnal: AM2013 #100 (2013) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8 Lyrics: 1 How brightly gleams the morning star! What sudden radiance from afar delights us with its shining? God's glory breaks upon the night, and fills our darkened souls with light, who long for truth were pining! Your word, Jesus, truly feeds us, rightly leads us, life bestowing. Praise such mercy overflowing! 2 By you alone can we be blessed — then deep be on our hearts impressed the love that you have borne us. So make us ready to fulfil with fervent zeal your holy will, though many vex or scorn us. Saviour, let us gladly hear you, duly fear you, long to know you! All we are and have, we owe you. 3 All praise to him who comes to save, who conquered death, and spurned the grave! Our adoration rises to him, the Lamb who once was slain, the friend whom none shall trust in vain, whose mercy yet surprises. Sing, you heavens, tell the story of his glory, till his praises flood with light earth's darkest places! Topics: Adoration; Church Year Epiphany; Discipleship; Epiphany; Jesus Names and images for; Light Scripture: Psalm 96 Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

In our darkness light has shone

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: AM2013 #101 (2013) Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Lyrics: 1 In our darkness light has shone, Alleluia, still today the light shines on, Alleluia; Word made flesh in human birth, Alleluia, Light and Life of all the earth, Alleluia! 2 Christ the Son incarnate see, Alleluia, by whom all things came to be, Alleluia; through the world his splendours shine, Alleluia, full of grace and truth divine, Alleluia! 3 All who now in him believe, Alleluia, everlasting life receive, Alleluia; born of God and in his care, Alleluia, we his name and nature share, Alleluia! 4 Christ a child on earth appears, Alleluia, crown of all creation's years, Alleluia; God's eternal Word has come, Alleluia, he shall lead his people home, Alleluia! Topics: Christmas; Church Year Advent; Church Year Christmas; Church Year Epiphany; Epiphany; Eternal Life; Future hope; Light; The Second Sunday before Lent Year B; The Presentation of Christ in the Temple Scripture: John 1:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: UPTON CHEYNEY

Jesus, come! for we invite you

Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: AM2013 #102 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, come! for we invite you, Guest and Master, Friend and Lord; now, as once at Cana's wedding, speak, and let us hear your word: lead us through our need or doubting, hope be born and joy restored. 2 Jesus, come! transform our pleasures, guide us into paths unknown; bring your gifts, command your servants, let us trust in you alone: though your hand may work in secret, all shall see what you have done. 3 Jesus, come in new creation, heaven brought near in power divine; give your unexpected glory changing water into wine: rouse the faith of your disciples — come, our first and greatest Sign! 4 Jesus, come! surprise our dullness, make us willing to receive more than we can yet imagine, all the best you have to give: let us find your hidden riches, taste your love, believe, and live! Topics: Church Year Epiphany; Discipleship; Epiphany; Guidance; Jesus Life and Ministry; Other Saints and Festivals Mary Magdalene; The Third Sunday of Epiphany Year B; Gathering Scripture: John 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: UNSER HERRSCHER (NEANDER)