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In a Deep, Unbounded Darkness

Author: Francis P. Jones; Mary Louise Bringle Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11 First Line: In a deep unbounded darkness Topics: Confession; Creation; Eternal Life; Incarnation; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Text Sources: Anon. Chinese

A glory dawns in every dark place

Author: Elizabeth Cosnett, b. 1936 Meter: 11.11.9.9 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40 First Line: When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day Lyrics: 1 When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day the dark is behind us, and spring's on the way. Refrain: A glory dawns in every dark place, the light of Christ, the fullness of grace. 2 The kings have departed, the shepherds have gone, the child and his parents are left on their own. [Refrain] 3 They go to the temple, obeying the law, and offer two pigeons, the gift of the poor. [Refrain] 4 But Anna and Simeon recognise there the Christ-child who came at the turn of the year. [Refrain] 5 The old who have suffered and waited so long see hope for the world as they welcome the young. [Refrain] 6 They gaze at God's wonderful answer to prayer, the joy of the Jews and the Gentiles' desire. [Refrain] 7 The light is increasing and spring's in the air. Look back with thanksgiving! Look forward with awe! [Refrain] *8 They see before Mary a heart-piercing grief, but trust is complete at the end of their life. [Refrain] *9 For Mary will follow, with tears in her eyes, her Saviour and Son to the foot of the cross. [Refrain] *10 Great Spirit of Yahweh, with like courage inspire your everyday saints who face up to despair. [Refrain] *11 They pass through temptation, through failure, through death. When darkness descends they plod onward in faith. [Refrain] *12 Like Anna, like Simeon, may they have trust, the eyes to see Jesus, and peace at the last. [Refrain] 13 The candles invite us to praise and to pray when Christmas greets Easter on Candlemas Day. [Refrain] Topics: Christingle; Candlemas Used With Tune: LOURDES

Give Praise for Famous Men

Author: Christopher M. Idle Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11 First Line: [Give Praise for Famous Men] Text Sources: Light Upon the River (Hope Publishing Company,, 1998)

Strong in Christ, Our Great Salvation

Author: Christopher M. Idle Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11 First Line: [Strong in Christ, Our Great Salvation] Text Sources: Light Upon the River (Hope Publishing Company,, 1998)

Faith Is The Victory

Author: T. S. C. Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11 First Line: We read that leprous Naaman's cleansing Refrain First Line: Faith is the victory glorious victory Used With Tune: [We read that leprous Naaman's cleansing]

Rise, O Church, like Christ arisen

Author: Susan Palo Cherwien Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11, 12:1-13 Topics: The Church; Discipleship; Eucharist; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Lord's Supper; Mercy; Sending; Service; Communion Used With Tune: SURGE ECCLESIA

Saints, See the Cloud of Witnesses

Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40, 12:1-3 Topics: Lesser Festivals All Saints' Day; Death and Burial; Hope; Trial Used With Tune: WOJTKIEWIECZ

By Faith

Author: Keith Getty, b. 1974; Kristyn Getty, b. 1980; Stuart Townend, b. 1963 Meter: 8.10.11.8 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11, 12:1-3 First Line: By faith we see the hand of God Refrain First Line: We will stand as children of promise Topics: Church Militant Used With Tune: BY FAITH

Faith Is Assurance, Hope of Things Unseen

Author: Constance M Cherry Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Hebrews 11 First Line: [Faith Is Assurance, Hope of Things Unseen] Text Sources: Proclaim New Hope (Hope Publishing Co, 2001)

Go Forth in Faith

Author: Brian Wren Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Hebrews 11:40 First Line: [Go Forth in Faith] Text Sources: Bring Many Names (Hope Publishing Company,, 1989)