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When God of old came down from heaven

Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 113 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When God of old came down from heaven, in power and wrath he came; before his feet the clouds were riven, half darkness and half flame. *2 But when he came the second time, he came in power and love; softer than gale at morning prime hovered his holy Dove. *3 The fires, that rushed on Sinai down in sudden torrents dread, now gently light, a glorious crown, on every sainted head. *4 And as on Israel’s awestruck ear the voice exceeding loud, the trump that angels quake to hear, thrilled from the deep, dark cloud; 5 So, when the Spirit of our God came down his flock to find, a voice from heaven was heard abroad, a rushing, mighty wind. 6 It fills the Church of God; it fills the sinful world around: only in stubborn hearts and wills no place for it is found. 7 Come Lord, come Wisdom, Love, and Power, open our ears to hear; let us not miss the accepted hour: save, Lord, by love or fear. Topics: Pentecost Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

Lo, round the throne, a glorious band

Author: Rowland Hill, 1744-1833 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 92 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo, round the throne, a glorious band, the saints in countless myriads stand, of every tongue redeemed to God, arrayed in garments washed in blood. 2 Through tribulation great they came; they bore the cross, despised the shame; from all their labours now they rest, in God's eternal glory blest. 3 They see their Saviour face to face, and sing the triumphs of his grace; him day and night they ceaseless praise, to him the loud thanksgiving raise: 4 'Worthy the Lamb, for sinners slain, through endless years to live and reign; thou hast redeemed us by thy blood, and made us kings and priests to God.' 5 O may we tread the sacred road that saints and holy martyrs trod; wage to the end the glorious strife, and win, like them, a crown of life. Topics: Saints Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12 Used With Tune: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM

For all the saints who from their labors rest

Author: W. Walsham How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 570 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesu, be for ever blest. Alleluia. 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness, still their one true light. Alleluia. 3 O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia. 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! we feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia. 5 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. 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest: sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia. 7 But lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array: the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia. 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Alleluia. Topics: Saints All Saints' Day Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-3 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

All creatures of our God and King

Author: William Henry Draper, 1855-1933; St Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226 Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 265 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam: Refrain: O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong, ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise him, alleluia! Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice; ye lights of evening, find a voice: [Refrain] 3 Thou flowing water, pure and clear, make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou fire, so masterful and bright, that givest us both warmth and light: [Refrain] 4 Dear mother earth, who day by day unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise him, alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, let them his glory also show: [Refrain] 5 All ye that are of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye, alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God, and on him cast your care: [Refrain] 6 And thou, most kind and gentle death, waiting to hush our latest breath, O praise him, alleluia! Thou leadest home the child of God, and Christ our Lord the way has trod: [Refrain] 7 Let all things their creator bless, and worship him in humbleness; O praise him, alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One: [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Easter VI Rogationtide Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN (EASTER SONG)

Praise, O praise our God and King

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 140 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise, O praise our God and King; hymns of adoration sing: Refrain: For his mercies still endure ever faithful, ever sure. 2 Praise him that he made the sun day by day his course to run: [Refrain] 3 And the silver moon by night, shining with her gentle light: [Refrain] 4 Praise him that he gave the rain to mature the swelling grain: [Refrain] 5 And hath bid the fruitful field crops of precious increase yield: [Refrain] 6 Praise him for our harvest-store; he hath filled the garner-floor: [Refrain] 7 And for richer food than this, pledge of everlasting bliss: [Refrain] 8 Glory to our bounteous King; glory let creation sing: Glory to the Father, Son, and blest Spirit, Three in One. Topics: Harvest Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13 Used With Tune: MONKLAND

Alleluia, sing to Jesus!

Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Alleluia, sing to Jesus! his the sceptre, his the throne; alleluia, his the triumph, his the victory alone: hark, the songs of peaceful Sion thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood. 2 Alleluia, not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; alleluia, he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how: though the cloud from sight received him, when the forty days were o'er, shall our hearts forget his promise, 'I am with you evermore'? 3 Alleluia, bread of angels, thou on earth our food, our stay; alleluia, here the sinful flee to thee from day to day: Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia, King eternal, thee the Lord of lords we own; alleluia, born of Mary, earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne: thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest; thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the eucharistic feast. Topics: Holy Communion; Proper 9 Year A Scripture: Acts 1:3 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Bread of heaven, on thee we feed

Author: Josiah Conder, 1789-1855 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 336 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Bread of heaven, on thee we feed, for thy flesh is meat indeed; ever may our souls be fed with this true and living bread; day by day with strength supplied through the life of him who died. 2 Vine of heaven, thy blood supplies this blest cup of sacrifice; Lord, thy wounds our healing give, to thy cross we look and live: Jesus, may we ever be grafted, rooted, built in thee. Topics: Holy Communion; Proper 12 Year B Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24 Used With Tune: BREAD OF HEAVEN

Break thou the bread of life

Author: Mary Lathbury, 1841-1913; Alexander Groves, 1842-1909 Appears in 725 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Break thou the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as thou didst break the loaves beside the sea: beyond the sacred page I seek thee, Lord; my spirit pants for thee, O living Word! 2 Thou art the bread of life, O Lord, to me, thy holy word the truth that saveth me. Give me to eat and live with thee above; teach me to love thy truth, for thou art love. 3 O send thy Spirit, Lord, now unto me, that he may touch my eyes, and make me see: show me the truth concealed within thy word, and in thy book revealed I see thee, Lord. 4 Bless thou the truth, dear Lord, to me, to me, as thou didst bless the bread by Galilee: then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall, and I shall find my peace, my all in all! Topics: Proper 12 Year B; Proper 13 Year B Scripture: 3 John 2 Used With Tune: LATHBURY

All people that on earth do dwell

Author: William Kethe, d. 1594 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 723 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, come ye before him, and rejoice. 2 The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; without our aid he did us make; we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto; praise, laud, and bless his name always, for it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? The Lord our God is good; his mercy is for ever sure; his truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure. 5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the God whom heaven and earth adore, from men and from the angel-host be praise and glory evermore. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH Text Sources: Psalm 100 in Anglo-Genevan Psalter, 1560

Who is a pardoning God like thee

Author: Samuel Davies, 1723-1761 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 107 hymnals First Line: Great God of wonders, all thy ways Lyrics: 1 Great God of wonders, all thy ways are matchless, God-like and divine; but the fair glories of thy grace more God-like and unrivaled shine: Refrain: Who is a pardoning God like thee, or who has grace so rich and free? 2 Such dire offences to forgive, such guilty rebel souls to spare; this is thy grand prerogative, and none shall in the honour share: [Refrain] 3 In wonder lost, with trembling joy, we take the pardon of our God, pardon for sins of deepest dye, a pardon sealed with Jesus' blood: [Refrain] 4 O may this glorious matchless love, this God-like miracle of grace, teach mortal tongues, like those above, to raise this song of lofty praise: [Refrain] Topics: Proper 10 Year B; Third Sunday Before Advent Year C Scripture: Ephesians 1:7 Used With Tune: VATER UNSER