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All Glory Be to God on High

Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Nikolaus Decius Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 103 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:11 Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on high, Who has our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The strife at last is ended; God his good will displays to men, And peace shall reign on earth again; O thank him for his goodness. 2 We praise, we worship you, we trust, And give you thanks forever, O Father, that your rule is just, And wise, and changes never; Your boundless power o'er all things reigns, You do whate'er your will ordains; 'Tis well you are our ruler! 3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, Begotten of the Father, O Savior, who our peace restored, And who lost sheep did gather, O Lamb of God, enthroned on high, Behold our need and hear our cry; Have mercy on us, Jesus! 4 O Holy Spirit, precious gift, O Comforter unfailing, Do you our troubled souls uplift, Against the foe prevailing, Avert our woes and calm our dread; For us the Savior's blood was shed; Do you in faith sustain us! Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Acts of the Church Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Acts of the Church Ordination; Acts of the Church Installation; Christian Year Trinity Sunday; Other Observances Reformation Day; Other Observances World Peace Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH' Text Sources: Based on Gloria in Excelsis

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Author: John Brownlie (1857-1925) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 94 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:11 Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ Coming Again Used With Tune: JERUSALEM, JERUSALEM Text Sources: Early Greek hymn

Wounded for Me

Author: W. G. Ovens; Gladys W. Roberts Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:11 First Line: Wounded for me, wounded for me Lyrics: 1 Wounded for me, wounded for me, There on the cross He was wounded for me; Gone my transgressions, and now I am free, All because Jesus was wounded for me. 2 Dying for me, dying for me, There on the cross He was dying for me; Now in His death my redemption I see, All because Jesus was dying for me. 3 Risen for me, risen for me, Up from the grave He has risen for me; Now evermore from death’s sting I am free, All because Jesus has risen for me. 4 Living for me, living for me, Up in the skies He is living for me; Daily He’s pleading and praying for me, All because Jesus is living for me. 5 Coming for me, coming for me, One day to earth He is coming for me; Then with what joy His dear face I shall see, O how I praise Him-—He’s coming for me! Topics: Christ Resurrection; Christ Return; Christ Sacrifice; Praise of Christ; Christ Resurrection; Christ Return; Christ Sacrifice; Praise of Christ; Second Coming Used With Tune: [Wounded for me, wounded for me]

O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:9-11 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, redemption's only spring; creator of the world are you, its Savior and its King, its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love which led you to the tree, and on this cross you died for us to set your people free, to set your people free. 3 But now the bonds of death are burst, the ransom has been paid; and you are on your Father's throne in majesty arrayed, in majesty arrayed. 4 O may your mighty love prevail our sinful souls to spare, O may we come before your throne and find acceptance there, and find acceptance there. 5 All praise to you, ascended Lord, all glory ever be to Father, Son, and Spirit now and through eternity, and through eternity. Topics: Ascension; Christian year--Ascension; Justification; Redemption of humankind; Salvation Used With Tune: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN Text Sources: Latin, 8th cent.

He is gone, a cloud of light

Author: Rev. Arthur Penrhyn Stanley (1815-1881) Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:9 Topics: The Lord Jesus Christ Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK

A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing

Author: The Venerable Bede; Elizabeth Rundle Charles; Benjamin Webb Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:9-11 Lyrics: 1 A hymn of glory let us sing, New hymns throughout the world shall ring; By a new way none ever trod Christ takes His place, the throne of God! 2 You are a present joy, O Lord, You will be ever our reward, And great the light in You we see To guide us to eternity. 3 O risen Christ, ascended Lord, All praise to You let earth accord. You are, while endless ages run, With Father and with Spirit One. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS

The Lord Ascendeth Up on High

Author: Arthur T. Russell (1806-1874) Meter: 8.8.7 D Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:9 Lyrics: 1 The Lord ascendeth up on high, The Lord hath triumphed gloriously, In power and might excelling; The grave and hell are captive led, Lo! He returns, our glorious Head, To His eternal dwelling. 2 The heavens with joy receive their Lord, By saints, by angel hosts adored; O day of exultation! O earth, adore thy glorious King! His rising, His ascension sing With grateful adoration! 3 Our great High Priest hath gone before, Now on His Church His grace to pour, And still His love He giveth; O may our hearts to Him ascend; May all within us upward tend To Him who ever liveth! Amen. Topics: Aspiration; Christ Ascension; Christ Conqueror; Christ King; Jesus Christ His Ascension Used With Tune: ASCENDIT DEUS

Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, Alone

Author: Henrietta E. Blair; Compiler Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:8 Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Holy Spirit Conviction of Used With Tune: O SPIRIT OF FAITH

Spirit of truth, essential God

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 34 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:3-11 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of truth, essential God, who did your ancient saints inspire, shed in their hearts your love abroad and touch their hallowed lips with fire, to you that through all ages live our worship without end we give. 2 Still we believe, almighty Lord, whose presence fills both earth and heaven, the meaning of the written word is by your inspiration given; you only do yourself explain, the secret mind of God make plain. 3 Come then, divine Interpreter, the scriptures to our hearts apply; and, taught by you, we God revere and in three persons magnify; in each the triune God adore, who was, and is for evermore. Topics: Divine Inspiration; Eternity of God; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Prayer for Illimination; Sanctification; Scripture; Worship The Word Used With Tune: SURREY

Majesty, worship his majesty

Author: Jack Hayford Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: [Majesty, worship his majesty]