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For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 635 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night; hill and vale, and tree and flow'r, sun and moon, and stars of light: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. 3 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child; friends on earth, and friends above, pleasures pure and undefiled: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. 4 For Thy church that evermore lifts her holy hands above, off'ring up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. 5 For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind's delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense and sound and sight: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. 6 For Thyself, best gift divine, to our world so freely giv'n; for that great, great love of Thine, peace on earth and joy in heav'n: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. Topics: Revelation and Adoration Used With Tune: DIX

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow'r of God that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at His command, and all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with His Word and then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed where'er I turn my eye if I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky. 3 There's not a plant or flow'r below but makes Thy glories known; and clouds arise and tempests blow by order from Thy throne; while all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care, and ev'rywhere that man can be, Thou, God, art present there. Topics: Revelation and Adoration Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 172 hymnals 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 descendeth, our full homage to demand. 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 descendeth from the realms of endless day, that the pow'rs of hell may vanish 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: Jesus Christ Incarnation Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James, 4th cent.

Silent Night

Author: Joseph Mohr; John F. Young; Anonymous Meter: Irregular Appears in 624 hymnals First Line: Silent night! Holy night! Lyrics: 1 Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright ’round yon virgin mother and child! Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, heav'nly hosts sing, “Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!” 3 Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light radiant beams from Thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth! Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth! 4 Silent night! Holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing "Alleluia" to our King: “Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born.” Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

How Bright Appears the Morning Star

Author: Philipp Nicolai; William Mercer Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.7 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How bright appears the Morning Star, with mercy beaming from afar; the host of heav'en rejoices. O Righteous Branch, O Jesse’s Rod, the Son of Man and Son of God, we too will lift our voices: Jesus, Jesus, holy, holy, yet most lowly, come, draw near us; great Emmanuel, come and hear us. 2 Though circled by the hosts on high, He deigned to cast a pitying eye upon His helpless creature. The whole creation’s Head and Lord, by highest seraphim adored, assumed our very nature; Jesus, grant us, through Your merit, to inherit Your salvation. Hear, O hear our supplication! 3 Rejoice, O heav'ns, and earth, reply; with praise, O sinners, fill the sky for this, His incarnation. Incarnate God, put forth Your pow'r; ride on, ride on, great Conqueror, till all know Your salvation. Amen, amen! Alleluia, alleluia! Praise be given evermore by earth and heaven. Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

Christians, Awake!

Author: John Byrom Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals First Line: Christians, awake! Salute the happy morn Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake! Salute the happy morn whereon the Savior 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 th'angelic herald's voice, "Behold, I bring good tidings of a Savior's birth to you and all the nations of the earth; this day hath God fulfilled His promised Word; this day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord." 3 This may we hope, th'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, incessantly we sing eternal praise to heav'n's almighty King. Topics: Jesus Christ Incarnation Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,519 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. 2 In the cross of Christ I glory, there for all was grace made free, none deserving, yet receiving life thro' death at Calvary. 3 When the woes of life o'ertake me, hopes deceive and fears annoy, never shall the cross forsake me. Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 4 When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way, from the cross the radiance streaming adds more luster to the day. 5 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, by the cross are sanctified; peace is there that knows no measure, joys that thro' all time abide. Topics: Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Used With Tune: RATHBUN

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,428 hymnals First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 4 The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be as long as life endures. 5 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow; the sun forbear to shine; but God, who called me here below, will be forever mine. 6 When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. Topics: Salvation Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN

For All the Saints

Author: William Walsham How Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 570 hymnals First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, who Thee by faith before the world confessed; Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia! 3 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia, Alleluia! 4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia! 5 But then there breaks a still more glorious day: the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia, Alleluia! 6 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, in praise of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia! Topics: The Church Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Martin Luther; Frederick H. Hedge Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 678 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe does seek to work us woe; his craft and pow'r are great, and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing. You ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; LORD Sabaoth His name, from age to age the same; and He must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God has willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him. 4 That Word above all earthly pow'rs no thanks to them abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours thro' Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever. Topics: Comfort, Death, and Glory Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG