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More About Jesus Would I Know

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 387 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19 Refrain First Line: More, more about Jesus Lyrics: 1 More about Jesus would I know, More of His grace to others show; More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me. Refrain: More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus, More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me. 2 More about Jesus let me learn, More of His holy will discern. · Spirit of God, my teacher be, Showing the things of Christ to me. [Refrain] 3 More about Jesus; in His Word Holding communion with my Lord; Hearing His voice in every line, Making each faithful saying mine. [Refrain] 4 More about Jesus; on His throne, Riches in glory all His own; More of His Kingdom's sure increase; More of His coming, Prince of Peace. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Aspiration; Christ Way, The; Hope; Lent; Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Used With Tune: MORE ABOUT JESUS

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23 Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord and precious, binding all the church in one; holy Zion's help forever, and our confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call you, come, O Lord of hosts, and stay; come, with all your loving-kindness; hear your people as we pray, and your fullest benediction shed within these walls today. 3 Here bestow on all your servants what they seek from you to gain; what they gain from you, forever with the blessed to retain; and hereafter in your glory evermore with you to reign. 4 Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one: one in might and one in glory while unending ages run! Topics: Christian Year All Saints; The Church; Eternal Life; Gathering; Teaching/Education; The Triune God Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, 7th cent.

Jesus lives! thy terrors now

Author: C. F. Gellert; F. E. Cox Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 277 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:20 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: MEINHOLD

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 252 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 First Line: At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow Lyrics: 1 At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed; 3 Name him, Christians, name him, with love strong as death, but with awe and wonder, and with bated breath; he is God the Saviour, he is Christ the Lord, ever to be worshipped, trusted, and adored. 5 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true; crown him as your Saviour in temptation's hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power. 5 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory, with his angel train; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of Glory now. Topics: Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Name of Jesus; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

My God, I love thee

Author: Edward Caswall, 1848-1878 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 208 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:21 First Line: My God, I love thee; not because Lyrics: 1 My God, I love thee; not because I hope for heav'n thereby, nor yet because who love thee not are lost eternally. 2 Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me upon the cross embrace; for me didst bear the nails and spear, and manifold disgrace. 3 And griefs and torments numberless, and sweat of agony; yea, death itself — and all for me who was thine enemy. 4 Then why, O blessèd Jesu Christ, should I not love thee well? Not for the sake of winning heav'n, nor of escaping hell. 5 Not from the hope of gaining aught, not seeking a reward; but as thyself hast lovèd me, O ever-loving Lord. 6 So would I love thee, dearest Lord, and in thy praise will sing; solely because thou art my God, and my most loving King. Topics: Passiontide; Year C Easter 2 Used With Tune: ST FRANCIS XAVIER Text Sources: Latin (17th century)

Fearless in the fire of tribulation

Appears in 196 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:22 First Line: Head of the Church triumphant Topics: Rejoicing Deliverance from Trouble Used With Tune: TRIUMPH

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient church's story, bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Cure your children's warring madness; bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal, lest we miss your kingdom's goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Topics: Discipleship; God's Glory; Obedience to God's Will; Perseverance; Victory; Wisdom; Elements of Worship Charge and Blessing Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

All praise to our redeeming Lord

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19 Lyrics: 1 All praise to our redeeming Lord, who joins us by his grace, and bids us, each to each restored, together seek his face. 2 He bids us build each other up; and gathered into one, to our high calling’s glorious hope, we hand in hand go on. 3 The gift which he on one bestows we all delight to prove; the grace through every vessel flows, in purest streams of love. 4 Even now we think and speak the same, and cordially agree; concentered all, through Jesus’ name, in perfect harmony. 5 We all partake the joy of one, the common peace we feel, a peace to sensual minds unknown, a joy unspeakable. 6 And if our fellowship below in Jesus be so sweet, What height of rapture shall we know When round his throne we meet. Topics: Christian Community; Grace; Ministry of God's People; Nurturing God's People; People of God; Unity of the Church Used With Tune: NEWINGTON

Christ, Above All Glory Seated

Author: Anon. Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 94 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:21 Topics: Christ Ascension Used With Tune: ST. OSWALD Text Sources: Latin, 6th or 7th cent.

The hope of our high calling

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:18 First Line: What is our calling's glorious hope Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification