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Brightest and Best

Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 912 hymnals First Line: Brightest and best of the stars of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid. Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shining; Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall. Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and monarch and Savior of all. 3 Shall we not yield him in costly devotion Rarest of fragrances, tribute divine, Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest and gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we bring him the finest of off'rings, Vainly with gifts would his favor secure. Richer by far is the praise that the heart brings; Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid. Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany Used With Tune: MORNING STAR

Dearest Jesus, We Are Here

Author: Benjamin Schmolck, 1672-1737; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Dearest Jesus, we are here, Gladly your command obeying; With this child we now draw near In response to your own saying That to you it shall be given As a child and heir of heaven. 2 Lord, your Word is clear and plain, And we will obey it duly: "He who is not born again, Heart and life renewing truly, Born of water and the Spirit, Can my kingdom not inherit." 3 Therefore we have come to you, In our arms this infant bearing. Here we shall forgiveness view. May this child, your mercy sharing, In your arms be shielded ever, Yours on earth and yours forever. 4 Gracious Head, your member own; Shepherd, take your lamb and feed it; Prince of Peace, make here your throne; Way of life, to heaven lead it. Precious Vine, let nothing sever From your side this branch forever. 5 Now into your heart we pour Prayers that from our hearts proceeded. Our petitions heav'nward soar; May our warm desires be heeded! Write the name we now have given; Write it in the book of heaven! Topics: Baptism; Baptism Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU, WIR SIND HIER

Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 118 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Draw near and take the body of the Lord, And drink the holy blood for you outpoured. Offered was he for greatest and for least, Himself the victim and himself the priest. 2 He that his saints in this world rules and shields To all believers life eternal yields, With heav'nly bread makes them that hunger whole, Gives living waters to the thirsty soul. 3 Come forward, then, with faithful hearts sincere, And take the pledges of salvation here. Before your altar, Lord, your servants bow; In this your feast of love be with us now. Topics: Holy Communion; Holy Communion Used With Tune: OLD 124TH Text Sources: Latin hymn, 7th century, abr.

Faith Is a Living Power from Heaven

Author: Petrus Herbert, d. 1571; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Appears in 73 hymnals First Line: Faith is a living pow'r from heav'n Lyrics: 1 Faith is a living pow'r from heav'n That grasps the promise God has giv'n, A trust that cannot be o'erthrown, Fixed heartily on Christ alone. 2 Faith finds in Christ whate'er we need To save or strengthen us indeed, Receiving grace from heaven's throne And humbly sharing cross and crown. 3 Faith in the Savior brings us peace And bids the mourner's weeping cease; By faith the children's place we claim And give all honor to one name. 4 We thank you, then, O God of heav'n, That you to us this faith have giv'n Through mighty Word and sacrament To trust the one whom you have sent. 5 As you have promised, grant each soul Its holy faith's true end and goal: The blessedness no foes destroy, Eternal love and light and joy. Topics: Faith; Faith Used With Tune: HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS

Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 821 hymnals First Line: Hark! the glad sound! The Savior comes Lyrics: 1 Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes, The Savior promised long; Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne And ev'ry voice a song. 2 He comes the captives to release, In Satan's prison held. The gates of brass before him burst; The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of his grace To enrich the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Your welcome shall proclaim, And heav'n's eternal arches ring With your beloved name. Topics: Advent; Advent Used With Tune: CHESTERFIELD

Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 315 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see you face to face; Here would I touch and handle things unseen, Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, And all my weariness upon you lean. 2 This is the hour of banquet and of song; Here is the heav'nly table spread anew. Here let me feast and, feasting, still prolong The brief bright hour of fellowship with you. 3 I have no help but yours nor do I need Another arm but yours to lean upon. It is enough, O Lord, enough indeed; My strength is in your might, your might alone. 4 Mine is the sin but yours the righteousness; Mine is the guilt but yours the cleansing blood. Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace: Your blood, your righteousness, O Lord, my God. 5 Too soon we rise; the vessels disappear. The feast, though not the love, is past and gone. The bread and wine remove, but you are here, Nearer than ever, still my shield and sun. 6 Feast after feast thus comes and passes by, Yet, passing, points to that glad feast above, Giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy, The Lamb’s great marriage feast of bliss and love. Topics: Holy Communion; Holy Communion Used With Tune: FARLEY CASTLE

Holy God, We Praise Your Name

Author: Ruth M. Glaeske, b. 1941; Clarence A. Walworth Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 203 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise your name; Lord of all, we bow before you. All on earth your scepter claim; All in heav'n above adore you. Infinite your vast domain, Everlasting is your reign. 2 Hark! the glad celestial song Angel choirs above are raising; Prophets, martyrs join the throng, In unceasing chorus praising With the Church in one accord: Holy, holy, holy Lord! 3 [Text copyrighted] 4 Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name you; Though in essence only one, Undivided God we claim you, Then, adoring, bend the knee And confess the mystery. Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy Used With Tune: GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH Text Sources: Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, 1774, abr., adapte., st. 1-2, 4

If God Himself Be For Me

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76; Richard Massie, 1800-87; Unknown Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Lyrics: 1 If God himself be for me, I may a host defy; For when I pray, before me My foes, confounded, fly. If Christ, my head and master, Befriend me from above, What foe or what disaster Can drive me from his love? 2 This I believe, yea rather, Of this I make my boast, That God is my dear Father, My friend who loves me most, And that, whate'er betide me, My Savior is at hand Through stormy seas to guide me And bring me safe to land. 3 I build on this foundation: That Jesus and his blood Alone are my salvation, My true, eternal good. Without him all that pleases Is valueless on earth; The gifts I have from Jesus Alone have priceless worth. 4 He canceled my offenses, Delivered me from death; He is the Lord who cleanses My soul from sin through faith. In him I can be cheerful, Courageous on my way; In him I am not fearful Of God's great Judgment Day. 5 No sin can now condemn me Or set my hope aside. Now hell no more can claim me; Its fury I deride. No sentence now reproves me; No guilt destroys my peace, For Christ, my Savior, loves me And shields me with his grace. 6 No danger, thirst, or hunger, No pain or poverty, No earthly tyrant's anger Shall ever vanquish me. Though earth should break asunder, You are my Savior true; No fire or sword or thunder Shall sever me from you. 7 My heart for joy is springing And can no more be sad, 'Tis full of joy and singing, Sees only sunshine glad. The sun that cheers my spirit Is Jesus Christ, my King; The heav'n I shall inherit Makes me rejoice and sing. Topics: Trust; Trust Used With Tune: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

If You But Trust in God to Guide You

Author: Georg C. Neumark, 1621-81 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 182 hymnals Lyrics: 1 If you but trust in God to guide you And place your confidence in him, He'll give you strength and stand beside you When days are dreary, dark, and dim. For those who trust his changeless love Build on the rock that does not move. 2 How can these anxious worries aid you, These never-ceasing moans and sighs? Will not his wings of mercy shade you Whenever troubled times arise? Our cross and trials do but press The heavier for our bitterness. 3 Be patient and await his leisure In cheerful hope, with heart content; Then take whate'er your Father's pleasure And his discerning love have sent. Doubt not; your inmost wants are known To him who chose you for his own. 4 Sing, pray, and keep his ways unswerving, Perform your duties faithfully, And trust his Word; though undeserving, You'll find his promise true to be. God never yet forsook in need The soul that trusted him indeed. Topics: Trust; Trust Used With Tune: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT Text Sources: Translation composite

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: W. Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals First Line: Immortal, invisible, God onl wise Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, your great name we praise! 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Not wanting nor wasting, you rule in your might, Your justice like mountains high soaring above, Your clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 All life you engender in great and in small, Of all life Befriender, the true Life of all. We blossom and flourish in richness and range; We wither and perish, but you never change. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Your angels adore you, all veiling their sight. Our praises we render; oh, lead us to see The light of your splendor, your love's majesty! Topics: Worship and Praise; Worship and Praise Used With Tune: ST. DENIO