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At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 253 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:21 Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious, when from death he passed; 3 Bore it up triumphant, with its human light, through all ranks of creatures, to the central height, to the throne of Godhead, to the Father's breast, filled it with the glory of that perfect rest. 4 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory o'er the earth to reign; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of glory now. Topics: Adoration; Atonement; Christ's Return; Jesus Christ Ascension and Reign Used With Tune: KING’S WESTON

Hark! the sound of holy voices

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 236 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Lyrics: 1 Hark! the sound of holy voices, chanting at the crystal sea: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Lord, to thee: multitude, which none can number, like the stars in glory stands, clothed in white apparel, holding palms of vict'ry in their hands. 2 Patriarch and holy prophet, who prepared the way of Christ, king, apostle, saint, confessor, martyr and evangelist, saintly maiden, godly matron, widows who have watched in prayer, joined in holy concert, singing to the Lord of all, are there. 3 They have come from tribulation, and have washed their robes in blood, washed them in the blood of Jesus; tried they were, and firm they stood; gladly, Lord, with thee they suffered; gladly, Lord, with thee they died, and by death to life immortal they were born and glorified. 4 Now they reign in heav'nly glory, now they walk in golden light, now they drink, as from a river, holy bliss and infinite; love and peace they taste for ever, and all truth and knowledge see in the beatific vision of the blessèd Trinity. 5 God of God, the one-begotten, Light of Light, Emmanuel, in whose body joined together all the saints for ever dwell; pour upon us of thy fullness, that we may for evermore Father, Son, and Holy Spirit truly worship and adore. Topics: All Saints; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Opening Hymn; The Communion of Saints; Year A Advent 4; Year A All Saints' Day; Year A All Saints' Day; Year C Easter 4 Used With Tune: DEERHURST

Angels We Have Heard on High

Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 235 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing 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 song 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 new-born king. [Refrain] 4 See him in a manger laid whom the angels praise above. Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while we raise our hearts in love. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; Christian year--Christmas Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: Trad. French Carol

Alleluia, sing to Jesus

Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Topics: Easter; Holy Communion; Hope and Consolation; Redemption and Salvation; Year A Easter 6; Year A Easter 7; Year A Proper 9; Year A Trinity Sunday; Year B Fourth Sunday Before Advent; Year B Proper 13; Years A, B, and C Ascension Day Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

"Jesus, my Lord!"

Author: James G. Deck Appears in 187 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:21 First Line: Jesus, thy name I love Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy name I love, All other names above, Jesus, my Lord! Oh, thou art all to me! Nothing to please I see, Nothing apart from thee, Jesus, my Lord! 2 Thou, blessed Son of God, Hast bought me with thy blood, Jesus, my Lord! Oh, how great is thy love, All other loves above, Love that I daily prove, Jesus, my Lord! 3 When unto thee I flee, Thou wilt my refuge be, Jesus, my Lord! What need I now to fear? What earthly grief or care, Since thou art ever near, Jesus, my Lord! 4 Soon thou wilt come again! I shall be happy then, Jesus, my Lord! Then thine own face I'll see, Then I shall like thee be, Then evermore with thee, Jesus, my Lord! Topics: Christ Character of; Christ Jesus; Christians Love for Christ; Communion of Saints With Christ Used With Tune: LYTE

Christians, awake! salute the happy morn

Author: John Byrom, 1692-1763 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake! salute the happy morn, whereon the Saviour of the world was born; rise to adore the mystery of love, which hosts of angels chanted from above: with them the joyful tidings first begun of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, who heard the angelic herald's voice: 'Behold, I bring good tidings of a Saviour's birth to you and all the nations upon earth: this day hath God fulfilled his promised word, this day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord.' 3 He spake; and straightway the celestial choir in hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire; the praises of redeeming love they sang, and heaven's whole orb with alleluias rang: God's highest glory was their anthem still, peace upon earth, and unto men good will. *4 To Bethl'hem straight the enlightened shepherds ran, to see the wonder God had wrought for man; and found, with Joseph and the blessèd Maid, her Son, the Saviour, in a manger laid: then to their flocks, still praising God, return, and their glad hearts with holy rapture burn. 5 O may we keep and ponder in our mind God's wondrous love in saving lost mankind; trace we the babe, who hath retrieved our loss, from his poor manger to his bitter cross; tread in his steps, assisted by his grace, till man's first heavenly state again takes place. 6 Then may we hope, the angelic hosts among, to sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song: he that was born upon this joyful day around us all his glory shall display; saved by his love, incessant we shall sing eternal praise to heaven's almighty King. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE (STOCKPORT)

Let earth and heaven combine

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 183 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: ST. JOHN (Havergal)

Wonderful Story of Love

Author: J. M. Driver Appears in 173 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21 Refrain First Line: Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! Lyrics: 1 Wonderful story of love; Tell it to me again; Wonderful story of love; Wake the immortal strain! Angels with rapture announce it, Shepherds with wonder receive it; Sinner, O won’t you believe it? Wonderful story of love. Chorus: Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful story of love! 2 Wonderful story of love; Tho' you are far away; Wonderful story of love; Still He doth call today; Calling from Calvary’s mountain, Down from the crystal bright fountain, E’en from the dawn of creation, Wonderful story of love. (Chorus) 3 Wonderful story of love; Jesus provides a rest; Wonderful story of love; For all the pure and blest, Rest in those mansions above us, With those who’ve gone on before us, Singing the rapturous chorus, Wonderful story of love. (Chorus) Used With Tune: [Wonderful story of love]

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand, ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descended, our full homage to command. 2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture in the body and the blood - he will give to all the faithful his own self for heav'nly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of light descending from the realms of endless day; that the powers of hell may vanquish as the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six-winged seraph; cherubim, with sleepless eye, veil their faces to the presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Lord Most High! Topics: Advent; Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Advent; Holy Communion Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: From the Liturgy of St. James

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work II Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 107 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:21 First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; 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 lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: African American spiritual