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Christ the Lord is risen again

Author: Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Appears in 258 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:5 Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen again, Christ hath broken every chain. Hark, angelic voices cry, singing evermore on high, Alleluia! 2 He who gave for us his life, who for us endured the strife, is our Paschal Lamb to-day; we too sing for joy, and say Alleluia! 3 He who bore all pain and loss comfortless upon the cross, lives in glory now on high, pleads for us, and hears our cry: Alleluia! *4 He whose path no records tell, who descended into hell, who the strong man armed hath bound, now in highest heaven is crowned. Alleluia! 5 He who slumbered in the grave is exalted now to save; now through Christendom it rings that the Lamb is King of kings. Alleluia! 6 Now he bids us tell abroad how the lost may be restored, how the penitent forgiven, how we too may enter heaven. Alleluia! 7 Thou, our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, thy ransomed people feed; take our sins and guilt away: let us sing by night and day Alleluia! Topics: Easter; Easter Day Year C; Easter II Year B Used With Tune: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS

O Jesus, King most wonderful

Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 247 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, King most wonderful; thou conqueror renowned, thou sweetness most ineffable, in whom all joys are found! 2 When once thou visitest the heart, then truth begins to shine, then earthly vanities depart, then kindles love divine. 3 O Jesus, light of all below! Thou fount of living fire, surpassing all the joys we know, and all we can desire: 4 Jesus, may all confess thy name, thy wondrous love adore; and, seeking thee, themselves inflame to seek thee more and more. 5 Thee may our tongues for ever bless, thee may we love alone, and ever in our lives express the image of thine own. 6 Abide with us, and let thy light shine, Lord, on every heart; dispel the darkness of our night, and joy to all impart. 7 Jesus, our love and joy, to thee, the Father's only Son, all might, and praise, and glory be, while endless ages run. Topics: Adoration; Jesus Name; Jesus Names and images for; Joy; Light Used With Tune: ST BOTOLPH (Slater) Text Sources: Jesu, Rex admirabilis, (Latin, c. 12th century)

Jesus, these eyes have never seen

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 239 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen that radiant form of thine; the veil of sense hangs dark between thy blessèd face and mine. 2 I see thee not, I hear thee not, yet art thou oft with me; and earth hath ne'er so dear a spot as where I meet with thee. 3 Yet, though I have not seen, and still must rest in faith alone, I love thee, dearest Lord, and will, unseen, but not unknown. 4 When death these mortal eyes shall seal, and still this throbbing heart, the rending veil shall thee reveal all glorious as thou art. Topics: Proper 17 Year C; Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)

The glorious hope

Appears in 222 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:3 First Line: O glorious hope of perfect love Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification Used With Tune: ARIEL

Face to Face

Author: Carrie E. Breck Appears in 216 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 First Line: Face to face with Christ my Savior Refrain First Line: Face to face shall I behold Him Topics: Close of Life Eternal Home; Death; Eternal Life; Everlasting Life; Funeral; Future Life; Heaven; Resurrection; Victory Used With Tune: FACE TO FACE

We give immortal praise

Author: Isaac Watts, 1675-1748 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 203 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2 Topics: The Nature and Mystery of God The Holy Trinity Used With Tune: CROFTS 136TH

At Calvary

Author: William R. Newell Appears in 165 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1 First Line: Years I spent in vanity and pride Refrain First Line: Mercy there was great Lyrics: 1 Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucifed, Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. Chorus: Mercy there was great, and grace was free; Pardon there was multiplied to me; There my burdened soul found liberty At Calvary. 2 By God's Word at last my sin I learned; Then I trembled at the law I'd spurned, Till my guilty soul imploring turned To Calvary. (Chorus) 3 Now I've giv'n to Jesus everything; Now I gladly own Him as my King; Now my raptured soul can only sing Of Calvary. (Chorus) 4 O, the love that drew salvation's plan! O, the grace that brought it down to man! O, the mighty gulf that God did span At Calvary. (Chorus) Topics: Cross of Christ; Repentance; Cross of Christ; Repentance Used With Tune: [Years I spent in vanity and pride]

Beautiful Savior

Author: Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904 Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:3 First Line: Beautiful Savior, King of creation Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior, King of Creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love thee, Truly I'd serve thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorr'wing spirit sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fair is the moonlight, Bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels in the sky. 4 Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be thine! Topics: Creation; Creation; Creation; Devotional; Love for God; Praise; Morning Prayer Hymn; Rites of the Church Exposition of the Holy Eucharist (Including Benediction); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Used With Tune: ST. ELIZABETH Text Sources: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677

A hope full of immortality

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 131 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:3 First Line: O joyful sound of gospel grace Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification Used With Tune: JOYFUL SOUND

My Song Is Love Unknown

Author: Samuel Crossman Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1 First Line: My song is love unknown, my Savior's love for me Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Good Friday; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Savior; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Love Our Love of Christ Text Sources: Hymns for Today's Church, 1982, rev.