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When We Shall Reach the More Excellent Glory

Author: W. A. Spencer Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 70 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Refrain First Line: We shall be like Him Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Heaven Yearning, Hope for Used With Tune: WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM

O sing a song of Bethlehem

Author: Louis F. Benson, 1855-1930 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:5 Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem, of shepherds watching there, and of the news that came to them from angels in the air: the light that shone on Bethlehem fills all the world today; of Jesus’ birth and peace on earth the angels sing alway. 2 O sing a song of Nazareth, of sunny days of joy, O sing of fragrant flowers’ breath, and of the sinless Boy: for now the flowers of Nazareth in every heart may grow; now spreads the fame of his dear name on all the winds that blow. 3 O sing a song of Galilee, of lake and woods and hill, of him who walked upon the sea and bade the waves be still: for though, like waves on Galilee, dark seas of trouble roll, when faith has heard the Master’s word falls peace upon the soul. 4 O sing a song of Calvary, its glory and dismay; of him who hung upon the tree and took our sins away: for he who died on Calvary is risen from the grave, and Christ our Lord, by heaven adored, is mighty now to save. Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee

Author: St Thomas Aquinas, 1227-1274; James Russell Woodford, 1820-1885 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Lyrics: 1 Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee, who in thy sacrament art pleased to be; both flesh and spirit in thy presence fail, yet here thy presence we devoutly hail. 2 O blest memorial of our dying Lord, who living bread to all doth here afford; O may our souls for ever feed on thee, and thou, O Christ, for ever precious be. 3 Fountain of goodness, Jesus, Lord and God, cleanse us, unclean, with thy most cleansing blood; increase our faith and love, that we may know the hope and peace which from thy presence flow. 4 O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see, may what we thirst for soon our portion be; to gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face, the vision of thy glory and thy grace. Topics: Communion; Holy Communion; Year A All Saints' Day; Year B Proper 14; Year C Proper 13; Years A, B, and C Day of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion; Years A, B, and C Maundy Thursday Used With Tune: SHELDONIAN

Praise ye Jehovah! Praise the Lord most holy

Author: Lady Margaret Cockburn-Campbell Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Divine Glory in Creation and Providence Used With Tune: AUCHINCAIRN

It is a thing most wonderful

Author: W. Walsham How, 1823-1897 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Lyrics: 1 It is a thing most wonderful, almost too wonderful to be, that God's own Son should come from heaven, and die to save a child like me. 2 And yet I know that it is true: he chose a poor and humble lot, and wept and toiled and mourned and died for love of those who loved him not. 3 I cannot tell how he could love a child so weak and full of sin; his love must be most wonderful, if he could die my love to win. 4 I sometimes think about the cross, and shut my eyes, and try to see the cruel nails and crown of thorns, and Jesus crucified for me. 5 But even could I see him die, I could but see a little part of that great love which, like a fire, is always burning in his heart. 6 It is most wonderful to know his love for me so free and sure; but 'tis more wonderful to see my love for him so faint and poor. 7 And yet I want to love thee, Lord; O light the flame within my heart, and I will love thee more and more, until I see thee as thou art. Topics: Passiontide and Holy Week; Lent IV Year B; Palm Sunday Year B; Proper 24 Year B Used With Tune: HERONGATE

Before the throne of God above

Author: Charitie De Chenez, 1841-1923 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:5 Lyrics: 1 Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea: a great High Priest, whose name is Love, who ever lives and pleads for me. 2 My name is graven on his hands, my name is written on his heart; I know that while in heaven he stands no tongue can bid me thence depart. 3 When Satan tempts me to despair, and tells me of the guilt within, upward I look, and see him there who made an end of all my sin. 4 Because the sinless Saviour died, my sinful soul is counted free; for God, the just, is satisfied to look on him and pardon me. 5 Behold him there! the risen Lamb! My perfect, spotless righteousness, the great unchangeable I AM, the King of glory and of grace! 6 One with himself, I cannot die: my soul is purchased by his blood; my life is hid with Christ on high, with Christ, my Saviour and my God. Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: FESTUS

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Author: Joseph Simpson Cook, 1859-1933 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:5 Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her child Lowly in a manger; There He lay, the Undefiled, To the world a stranger. Such a babe in such a place, Can He be the Savior? Ask the saved of all the race Who have found His favor. 2 Angels sang about His birth, Wise Men sought and found Him; Heaven's star shone brightly forth Glory all around Him. Shepherds saw the wondrous sight, Heard the angels singing; All the plains were lit that night, All the hills were ringing. 3 Gentle Mary laid her child Lowly in a manger; He is still the Undefiled But no more a stranger. Son of God of humble birth, Beautiful the story; Praise His name in all the earth; Hail the King of glory! Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM

The Eternal Gifts of Christ the King

Author: Ambrose of Milan (340-397); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7 Lyrics: 1 The eternal gifts of Christ the King, the apostles' glory, let us sing; and all, with hearts of gladness, due hymns of thankful love and praise. 2 Theirs is the steadfast faith of saints, and hope that never yields nor faints, and love of Christ in perfect glow that lays the prince of this world low. 3 In them the Father's glory shone; in them the will of God the Son; in them exults the Holy Ghost; through them rejoice the heavenly host. 4 To thee, Redeemer, now we cry, that thou wouldst join to them on high thy servants, who this grace implore, forever and forevermore. Topics: Communion of Saints Used With Tune: AETERNA CHRISTI MUNERA

God, who stretched the spangled heavens

Author: Catherine Cameron, 1927- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Lyrics: 1 God, who stretched the spangled heavens infinite in time and place, flung the suns in burning radiance through the silent fields of space, we your children, in your likeness, share inventive powers with you: great Creator, still creating, show us what we yet may do. 2 Proudly rise our modern cities, stately buildings, row on row; yet their windows, blank, unfeeling, stare on canyoned streets below, where the lonely drift unnoticed in the city’s ebb and flow, lost to purpose and to meaning, scarcely caring where they go. 3 We have ventured worlds undreamed of since the childhood of our race; known the ecstasy of winging through untraveled realms of space; probed the secrets of the atom, yielding unimagined power, facing us with life’s destruction or our most triumphant hour. 4 As each far horizon beckons, may it challenge us anew, children of creative purpose, serving others, honouring you. May our dreams prove rich with promise, each endeavor, well begun: great Creator, give us guidance till our goals and yours are one. Topics: Art and Learning; City; Courage; Discipleship; Environment; Fulfilment; Gifts in Creation; Guidance; Providence; Science Used With Tune: LE THRORNET

Resting in God

Author: fr. K. R. Hagenbach Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1 First Line: Since thy Father's arm sustains thee Lyrics: 1 Since thy Father's arm sustains thee, Peaceful be; When a chastening hand restrains thee, It is he! Know his love in full completeness Fills the measure of thy weakness; If he wound thy spirit sore, Trust him more. 2 Without murmur, uncomplaining, In his hand Lay whatever things thou canst not Understand: Though the world thy folly spurneth, From thy faith in pity turneth, Peace thy inmost soul shall fill-- Lying still. 3 Fearest sometimes that thy Father Hath forgot? When the clouds around thee gather, Doubt him not! Always hath the daylight broken-- Always hath he comfort spoken-- Better hath he been for years, Than thy fears. 4 To his own thy Saviour giveth Daily strength; To each troubled soul that liveth Peace at length: Weakest lambs have largest sharing Of this tender Shepherd's caring; Ask him not, then--when or how-- Only bow. Topics: Afflictions; Cares; Christians Afflictions; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: HARVEY