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Morning has broken

Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Topics: Baptism; Easter; Grace and Providence; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Morning; Opening Hymn Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

"Immanuel"

Author: John Newton Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:23 First Line: Sweeter sounds than music knows Lyrics: 1 Sweeter sounds than music knows Charm me in Immanuel's name; All her hopes my spirit owes To his birth, and cross, and shame. 2 When he came, the angels sung, "Glory be to God on high:" Lord, unloose my stammering tongue; Who should louder sing than I? 3 Did the Lord a man become, That he might the law fulfill, Bleed and suffer in my room,-- And canst thou, my tongue, be still? 4 No; I must my praises bring, Though they worthless are, and weak; For should I refuse to sing, Sure the very stones would speak. 5 O my Saviour! Shield and Sun, Shepherd, Brother, Lord, and Friend-- Every precious name in one! I will love thee without end. Topics: Christ Character of; Christ Immanuel; Christians Love for Christ; Communion of Saints With Christ Used With Tune: NOMEN JESU

Because He Lives

Author: William J. Gaither, 1936-; Gloria Gaither, 1942- Meter: Irregular Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:21 First Line: God sent his Son, they called him Jesus Refrain First Line: Because he lives I can face tomorrow Used With Tune: RESURRECTION

Look to the Lamb of God

Author: H.G. Jackson Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:21 First Line: If you from sin are longing to be free Lyrics: 1 If you from sin are longing to be free, Look to the Lamb of God; He, to redeem you, died on Calvary, Look to the Lamb of God. Chorus: Look to the Lamb of God, Look to the Lamb of God, For He alone is able to save you-- Look to the Lamb of God. 2 When Satan tempts and doubts and fears assail, Look to the Lamb of God; You in His strength shall over all prevail, Look to the Lamb of God. (Chorus) 3 Are you aweary, does the way seem long? Look to the Lamb of God; His love will cheer and fill your heart with song, Look to the Lamb of God. (Chorus) 4 Fear not when shadows on your pathway fall, Look to the Lamb of God; In joy or sorrow Christ is all in all, Look to the Lamb of God. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Comforter; Christ Comforter Used With Tune: [If you from sin are longing to be free]

There's a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring

Author: Henry Burton, 1840-1930 Meter: 15.15.15.15 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent; The Communion of Saints Used With Tune: THERE'S A LIGHT UPON THE MOUNTAINS

Dance, then, wherever you may be

Author: Sydney Carter, 1915-2004 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 First Line: I danced in the morning Topics: The Ministry of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: LORD OF THE DANCE

Tú has venido a la orilla (You have come down to the lakeshore)

Author: Cesáreo Gabaraín (1936-1991); Madeleine F. Marshall Meter: Irregular Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:18-22 Refrain First Line: Jesús, me has mirado a los ojos (O Jesus, you have looked into my eyes) Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Christian Pilgrimage Used With Tune: PESCADOR

'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here

Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1848-1933 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23 First Line: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Thy glory fills the night; Thy face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Thy beauty to behold Where Moses and Elijah stand, Thy messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past And hope of things to be, We hail Thy body glorified And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see Thy kingdom come; We long to hold the vision bright And make this hill our home. 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; But since Thou bidst us leave the mount, Come with us to the plain. Used With Tune: POTSDAM

I Know of a Name

Author: Jean Perry Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:21 First Line: I know of a Name, a beautiful Name Refrain First Line: That beautiful Name Lyrics: 1 I know of a Name, a beautiful Name, That angels brought down to earth; They whispered it low one night long ago, To a maiden of lowly birth. Refrain: That beautiful Name, that beautiful Name, From sin has pow'r to free us! That beautiful Name, that wonderful Name, That matchless Name is Jesus! 2 I know of a Name, a beautiful Name, That unto a Babe was giv'n; The stars glittered bright throughout that glad night, And angels praised God in heav’n. (Refrain) 3 The One of that Name, my Savior became, My Savior of Calvary; My sins nailed Him there, my burdens He bare. He suffered all this for me. (Refrain) 4 I love that blest Name, that wonderful Name, Made higher than all in heav'n. ’Twas whispered, I know, in my heart long ago-- To Jesus my life I’ve giv’n. (Refrain) Topics: Christ Birth; Christ Name(s) of; Christ Savior Used With Tune: THAT BEAUTIFUL NAME

The Ancient Law Departs

Author: Sebastian Besnault, d. 1724 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 1:21 Lyrics: 1 The ancient Law departs, And all its fears remove, For Jesus makes with faithful hearts A covenant of love. 2 The Light of Light devine, True brightness undefiled, He bears for us the pain of sin, A holy, spotless child. 3 His infant body now Begins the cross to feel; Those precious drops of blood that flow For death the victim seal. 4 Today the name is Thine At which we bend the knee. They call Thee Jesus, child divine; Our Jesus deign to be. 5 All praise, eternal Son, For Thy redeeming love, With Father, Spirit, ever one In glorious might above. Topics: Feasts and Festivals Used With Tune: POTSDAM Text Sources: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)