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Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord

Author: Patrick Lee (1930-2004) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:23-24 Topics: Christian Year Ascension; Jesus Names and images for; Jesus reign Used With Tune: SING TO THE WORLD (UNIVERSA LAUS)

Thou art the Way: by thee alone

Author: George Washington Doane, 1799-1859 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 602 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 Lyrics: 1 Thou art the Way: by thee alone from sin and death we flee; and they who would the Father seek, must seek him, Lord, by thee. 2 Thou art the Truth: thy word alone true wisdom can impart; thou only canst inform the mind and purify the heart. 3 Thou art the Life: the rending tomb proclaims thy conquering arm; and those who put their trust in thee nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life: grant us that Way to know, that Truth to keep, that Life to win, whose joys eternal flow. Topics: Proper 20 Year C Used With Tune: ST JAMES

O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 559 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, joy of loving hearts, the fount of life, the light of men, from fullest bliss that earth imparts we turn unfilled to you again. 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood; you save all those who on you call. To those who seek you, you are good; to those who find you, all in all. 3 We taste you, ever-living Bread, and long to feast upon you still; we drink of you, the fountainhead, our thirst to quench, our souls to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for you where'er our changeful lot is cast; glad when you smile on us anew, blest that our faith can hold you fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright! Chase the dark night of sin away; shed o'er the world your holy light! Topics: Bread of Life; Lord's Supper; Bread of Life; Joy; Light; Lord's Supper; Word of God Used With Tune: QUEBEC Text Sources: Latin, 12th Cent.

Spirit divine, inspire our prayers

Author: A. Reed (1787-1862) Appears in 393 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Topics: God, Spirit Breath of Life; Epiphany 1, Revelation The Baptism of Jesus; Pentecost The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: BEATITUDO

On a Hill Far Away

Author: George Bennard Appears in 347 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:22-24 First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Topics: Atonement; Christian Life; Close of Life Comfort; Death; Devotion; Funeral; Redemption; Testimony Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS

Lord God, the Holy Ghost

Author: Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 271 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Lyrics: 1 Lord God, the Holy Ghost, In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all thy power. 2 We meet with one accord In our appointed place, And wait the promise of our Lord-- The Spirit of all grace. 3 Like mighty rushing wind, Upon the waves beneath, Move with one impulse every mind-- One soul, one feeling breathe. 4 The young, the old, inspire With wisdom from above, And give us hearts and tongues of fire To pray, and praise, and love. Topics: The Holy Spirit; The Holy Ghost Almighty

At the Lamb's high feast we sing

Author: Rpbert Campbell, 1814-1868 Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing praise to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from his piercèd side; praise we him, whose love divine gives his sacred blood for wine, gives his body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest. 2 Where the paschal blood is poured, death's dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, paschal victim, paschal bread; with sincerity and love eat we manna from above. 3 Mighty victim from above, conqu'ring by the pow'r of love; thou hast triumphed in the fight, thou hast brought us life and light. Now no more can death appal, now no more the grave enthral: thou hast opened paradise, and in thee thy saints shall rise. 4 Easter triumph, Easter joy, nothing now can this destroy; from sin's pow'r do thou set free souls new-born, O Lord, in thee. Hymns of glory and of praise, risen Lord, to thee we raise; holy Father, praise to thee, with the Spirit, ever be. Topics: Easter; Holy Communion; Year A All Saints' Day; Year A Easter 2; Year B Epiphany 3; Year C Easter 2; Year C Easter 4; Years A, B, and C Easter Vigil Used With Tune: SALZBURG Text Sources: 7th century

Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 185 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Topics: The Adoration of God Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

One Day

Author: J. Wilbur Chapman Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:24 First Line: One day when heaven was filled with his praises Refrain First Line: Living, he loved me; dying he saved me Lyrics: 1 One day when heaven was filled with his praises, one day when sin was as black as could be, Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin, dwelt among us, my example is he! [Refrain:] Living, he loved me; dying, he saved me; buried, he carried my sins far away; rising, he justified freely forever: one day he’s coming—-O glorious day! 2 One day they led him up Calvary’s mountain, one day they nailed him to die on the tree; suffering anguish, despised and rejected, bearing our sins, my Redeemer is he! (Refrain) 3 One day they left him alone in the garden, one day he rested, from suffering free; angels came down o’er his tomb to keep vigil; hope of the hopeless, my Savior is he! (Refrain) 4 One day the grave could conceal him no longer, one day the stone rolled away from the door; then he arose, over death he had conquered, now is ascended, my Lord evermore! (Refrain) 5 One day the trumpet will sound for his coming, one day the skies with his glories will shine; wonderful day, my belovèd ones bringing; glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine! (Refrain) Topics: Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Example; Testimony Used With Tune: CHAPMAN

Spirit of faith, come down

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of faith, come down, Reveal the things of God; And make to us the Godhead known, And witness with the blood; 'Tis thine the blood t'apply, And give us eyes to see That he who did for sinners die, Hath surely died for me. 2 No man can truly say That Jesus is the Lord, Unless thou take the veil away, And breathe the living word: Then, only then we feel Our interest in his blood, And cry, with joy unspeakable, Thou art my Lord, my God! 3 Oh, that the world might know The all-atoning Lamb! Spirit of faith, descend and show The virtue of his Name: The grace which all may find, The saving power impart; And testify to all mankind, And speak in every heart. Topics: The Holy Spirit; The Revealing and Witnessing Spirit