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In His temple now behold Him

Author: Rev. H. J. Pye Meter: 8.7 Appears in 52 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In His temple now behold Him; See the long-expected Lord! Ancient prophets had foretold him; God hath now fulfilled His word. Now to praise Him, His redeemèd Shall break forth with one accord. 2 In the arms of her who bore Him, Virgin pure, behold Him lie, While His aged saints adore Him, Ere in perfect faith they die: Alleluia! Alleluia! Lo, the incarnate God most high! 3 Jesus, by Thy Presentation, Thou, Who didst for us endure, Make us see Thy great salvation, Seal us with Thy promise sure; And present us in Thy glory To Thy Father cleansed and pure. 4 Prince and author of salvation, Be Thy boundless love our theme! Jesus, praise to Thee be given By the world Thou didst redeem, With the Father and the Spirit, Lord of majesty supreme! Amen. Topics: Other Feasts and Fasts The Purification Used With Tune: [In His temple now behold Him]

My days are gliding swiftly by

Meter: 8.7 Appears in 598 hymnals Used With Tune: SHINING SHORE

Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness

Author: John Christian Jacobi; Augustus Montague Toplady; Paul Gerhardt Meter: 8.7 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness, Pierce the clouds of sinful night; Come, Thou Source of sweetest gladness, Breathe Thy life, and spread Thy light! Come, Thou best of all donations God can give, or we implore! Having Thy sweet consolations, We need wish for nothing more. 2 From that height which knows no measure, As a gracious shower descend, Bringing down the richest treasure Man can wish, or God can send. Author of the new creation! Come with unction and with power; Make our hearts Thy habitation; On our souls Thy graces shower. 3 Manifest Thy Love for ever; Fence us in on every side; In distress be our reliever; Guard and teach, support and guide. Hear, oh hear our supplication, Loving Spirit, God of peace! Rest upon this congregation, With the fulness of Thy grace. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Sexagesima Sunday; Easter Season, Fifth Sunday; Sunday after Ascension; Whit-Sunday; Tenth Sunday after Trinity Used With Tune: SCHMÜCKE DICH, O LIEBE SEELE

Come Thou now, and be among us

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7 Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come Thou now, and be among us, Lord and Maker, while we pray: Let Thy presence fill the temple Which we dedicate to-day; And, Thyself its Consecrator, Dwell within its walls alway. 2 Grant that all Thy faithful people May thy truer temple be; Neither flesh, nor soul, nor spirit, Know another Lord than Thee; But, to Thee once dedicated, Serve Thee everlastingly. 3 Bright be here the Monarch's altar, With the presents that we bring; Held in holy veneration, Rich with many an offering; Ever hallowed, ever quiet, Ever dear to God its King. 4 Here our souls, as Thy true altars, Deign to hallow and to bless, O Thou future Judge of all men, With Thy grace and holiness: That Thy gifts sent down from heaven, We may evermore possess. 5 Praise and honor to the Father; Praise and honor to the Son; Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; Consubstantial, coeternal, While unending ages run. Topics: The Church The House of God Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

A Marriage Hymn

Meter: 8.7 Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Come, thou condescending Jesus!

Call Jehovah thy salvation

Author: J. Montgomery Meter: 8.7 Appears in 215 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Call Jehovah thy salvation, Rest beneath the Almighty's shade; In His secret habitation Dwell, and never be dismayed. 2 There no tumult shall alarm thee, Thou shalt dread no hidden snare, Guile nor violence can harm thee, In eternal safeguard there. 3 God shall charge His angel legions, Watch and ward o'er thee to keep; Though thou walk through hostile regions, Though in desert wilds thou sleep: 4 Since, with pure and firm affection, Thou on God hast set thy love, With the wings of His protection He will shield thee from above. 5 Thou shalt call on Him in trouble, He will hearken, He will save, Here for grief reward thee double, Crown with life beyond the grave. Amen. Topics: Protection Used With Tune: [Call Jehovah thy salvation]

Dread Jehovah, God of nations

Author: Thomas Cotterill Meter: 8.7 Appears in 146 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Dread Jehovah, God of nations, From Thy temple in the skies, Hear Thy people's supplications, Now for their deliverance rise! 2 Lo, with deep contrition turning, Humbly at Thy feet we bend; Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning, Hear us, spare us, and defend. 3 Though our sins, our hearts confounding, Long and loud for vengeance call, Thou hast mercy more abounding, Jesus' Blood can cleanse them all. 4 Let that Love veil our transgression, Let that Blood our guilt efface: Save Thy people from oppression, Save from spoil Thy holy place. Topics: National; Fast-Day; Lent, Fifth Sunday Used With Tune: O MEIN JESU, ICH MUZ STERBEN

Stricken, smitten and afflicted

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.7 Appears in 87 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stricken, smitten and afflicted, See Him dying on the tree! 'Tis the Christ by man rejected; Yes, my soul, 'tis He! 'tis He! 2 Mark the Sacrifice appointed! See who bears the awful load; 'Tis the Word,the Lord's Anointed, Son of Man, and Son of God. 3 Here we have a firm foundation; Here the refuge of the lost; Christ's the Rock of our salvation: His the Name of which we boast. 4 Lamb of God for sinners wounded! Sacrifice to cancel guilt! None shall ever be confounded Who on Him their hope have built. Topics: Good Friday; Passion Week; Good Friday Used With Tune: O MEIN JESU, ICH MUZ STERBEN

Jesus came, the heavens adoring

Author: Rev. Godfrey Thring Meter: 8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus came, the heavens adoring, Came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came for man's redemption, Lowly came on earth to die; Alleluia! Alleluia! Came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes again in mercy When our hearts are worn with care; Jesus comes again in answer To an earnest, heart-felt prayer; Alleluia! Alleluia! Comes to save us from despair. 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing, Bringing news of sins forgiven; Jesus comes in sounds of gladness, Leading souls redeemed to heaven; Alleluia! Alleluia! Now the gate of death is riven. 4 Jesus comes in joy and sorrow, Shares alike our hopes and fears; Jesus comes, whate'er befalls us, Cheers our hearts and dries our tears; Alleluia! Alleluia! Cheering e'en our failing years. 5 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant, When the heavens shall pass away; Jesus comes again in glory; Let us then our homage pay, Alleluia! ever singing, Till the dawn of endless day. Amen. Topics: General; Hope Used With Tune: [Jesus came, the heavens adoring]