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The Strife is O'er

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 496 hymnals First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o’er the battle done; Now is the Victor's triumph won; Now be the song of praise begun: Alleluia! [Refrain] 2 Death's mightiest pow'rs have done their worst, And Jesus has his foes dispersed; Let shouts of praise and joy outburst: Alleluia! [Refrain] 3 He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heav'n's high portals fell; Let hymns of praise his triumph tell: Alleluia! [Refrain] 4 On the third morn he rose again, Glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain: Alleluia! [Refrain] Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter; Easter Season; Funeral; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Victory over Sin and Death Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 12th C.

Christ Is Alive!

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals First Line: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter; Easter Season; Ascension; Christ the King; Love of God for Us; Praise; Second Coming; Song Scripture: Romans 6:5-11 Used With Tune: TRURO

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 551 hymnals First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia! To his throne beyond the skies; Alleluia! Christ, while to mortals given, Alleluia! Reascends his native heav'n. Alleluia! 2 There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia! He has conquered death and sin; Alleluia! Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! 3 Highest heav'n its Lord receives, Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth he leaves; Alleluia! Though returning to his throne, Alleluia! Still he calls the world his own. Alleluia! 4 See, he lifts his hands above. Alleluia! See, he shows the prints of love, Alleluia! Hark, his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! Blessings on his church below. Alleluia! 5 Still for us he intercedes, Alleluia! His prevailing death he pleads, Alleluia! Near himself prepares our place, Alleluia! He the firstfruits of our race. Alleluia! 6 There we shall with him remain, Alleluia! Partners of his endless reign; Alleluia! There his face unclouded see, Alleluia! Live with him eternally. Alleluia! Topics: Ascension; Easter Season; Ascension; Jesus Christ; Praise; Victory over Sin and Death Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 11.12.12.10 Appears in 1,642 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee: Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity. 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! all the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, God everlasting through eternity. 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee, Though the eye made blind by sin thy glory may not see, Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy Name in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy! merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity. Topics: Trinity Sunday; Trinity Sunday; Angels; Eternal Life; Holiness; Morning; Praise; Saints; Song Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23 Used With Tune: NICAEA

Come, Now Almighty King

Author: Anon. Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,791 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, now almighty King, Help us your name to sing, Help us to praise. Father all glorious, Ever victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come, now Incarnate Son, Your life in us begun, Our prayer attend. Come and your people bless, And give your Word success: Strengthen your righteousness, Savior and Friend! 3 Come, holy Comforter, Your sacred witness bear In this glad hour. Your grace to us impart, Now rule in ev'ry heart Never from us depart, Spirit of Pow'r! 4 To the great One in Three Eternal praises be For evermore! Your sov'reign majesty May we in glory see And to eternity Love and adore! Topics: Trinity Sunday; Trinity Sunday; Christ the King; Gathering; Petition; Praise; Word of God Scripture: Psalm 45:3-4 Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His Name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his Name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; The pris'ner leap to lose his chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Blessing and honor to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Topics: Christ the King; Easter Season; Ascension; Christ the King; Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Morning; Praise; Song Scripture: Job 3:17-18 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 742 hymnals First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 The Lord, our Savior, reigns, The God of truth and love; When he has purged our sins, He took his seat above; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heav'n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv'n: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 4 Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the judge shall come And take his servants up To their eternal home: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Topics: Christ the King; Advent; Ascension; Christ the King; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Joy; Judgment; Praise; Second Coming; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 95 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-1792; John Rippon, 1751-1836 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3,425 hymnals First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem And crown him Lord of all; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Crown him, ye martyrs of our God, Who from his altar call; Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown him Lord of all; Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown him Lord of all. 3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, A remnant weak and small, Hail him who saved you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all; Hail him who saved you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 4 O that, with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall, Join in the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all; Join in the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. Topics: Christ the King; Ascension; Christ the King; Martyrs; Baptism of Children; Angels; Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Majesty and Power; Peace; Praise; Song Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:29 Used With Tune: CORONATION

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 798 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon his throne; Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing Of him who set us free, And hail him as your heav'nly King Through all eternity. 2 Crown him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o'er the grave, And rose victorious in the strife For those he came to save. His glories now we sing Who died and rose on high, Who died, eternal life to bring, And lives that death may die. 3 Crown him the Lord of love, Behold his hands and side, Rich wounds, yet visible above In beauty glorified. No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye At mysteries so bright. 4 Crown him the Lord of peace, Whose power a scepter sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, Absorbed in prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, And round his pierced feet Fair flow'rs of Paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet. 5 Crown him the Lord of years, The risen Lord sublime, Creator of the rolling spheres, The Master of all time. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For you have died for me; Your praise and glory shall not fail Throughout eternity. Topics: Christ the King; Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday); Easter Season; Ascension; Christ the King; Funeral; Eternal Life; Lamb; Life; Majesty and Power; Peace; Praise; Second Coming; Song; Time; Victory over Sin and Death Scripture: Psalm 46:9 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel, 1817-1877 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 253 hymnals Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus Ev'ry knee shall bow, Ev'ry 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 through death he passed. 3 Bore it up triumphant With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures To the central height, To the throne of Godhead, To the Father’s breast; Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest. 4 Name him, Christians, name him-- Strong your love as death-- But with awe and wonder, And with life-filled breath; He is God the Savior, He is Christ the Lord, Ever to be worshiped, Evermore 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 Captain In temptation's hour; Let his will enfold you In its light and power. 6 Christians, this Lord Jesus Shall return again, With his Father's glory, O'er the earth to reign; Love and faithful service We his people vow, And our hearts confess him King of glory now. Topics: Ordinary Time 26, Year A; Christ the King; Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday); Christ the King; Commitment; Holy Name; Jesus Christ; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming; Temptation; Truth; Word of God Scripture: John 1:1 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON