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Grateful praise

Appears in 115 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:2 First Line: We bring no glitt'ring treasures Topics: Sunday Schools

Auf seele, auf, und säume nicht!

Author: Mich. Müller, 1673-1704 Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Topics: Weihnacht Erscheinung und Darstellung Christi

We Would See Jesus; Lo! His Star is Shining

Author: J. Edgar Park Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:10 Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus; lo! his star is shining, above the stable while the angels sing; in manger humble on the hay reclining, haste, let us lay our gifts before the King. 2 We would see Jesus; Mary's son most holy, Light of the village life from day to day; shines revealed through ev'ry task most lowly, the Christ of God, the Life, the Truth, the Way. 3 We would see Jesus; on the mountain teaching, with all the list'ning people gathered round; while birds and flow'rs and sky above are preaching the blessedness which simple trust has found. 4 We would see Jesus; in his work of healing, that joyful evening when the sun was set; divine and human, in his deep revealing of God made flesh, in loving service meet. 5 We would see Jesus; in the early morning, still, as of old he calleth, "Follow me"; let us arise, all meaner service scorning; Lord, we are thine; we give ourselves to thee. Topics: Biblical Characters Mary; Call and Response; Jesus Christ Call and Response; Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: FOREST HILL

O Sing a Song of Bethlehem

Author: Louis F. Benson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:6 Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem, of shepherds watching there, and of the news that came to them from angels in the air: the light that shone on Bethlehem fills all the world today; of Jesus’ birth and peace on earth the angels sing alway. 2 O sing a song of Nazareth, of sunny days of joy, O sing of fragrant flowers’ breath, and of the sinless Boy: for now the flowers of Nazareth in every heart may grow; now spreads the fame of his dear name on all the winds that blow. 3 O sing a song of Galilee, of lake and woods and hill, of him who walked upon the sea and bade the waves be still: for though, like waves on Galilee, dark seas of trouble roll, when faith has heard the Master’s word, falls peace upon the soul. 4 O sing a song of Calvary, its glory and dismay; of him who hung upon the tree, and took our sins away: for he who died on Calvary is risen from the grave, and Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored, is mighty now to save. Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Sinlessness; Jesus Christ Suffering Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour

Author: George Bourne, 1840-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:1 Lyrics: 1 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour first-begotten from the dead, thou alone, our strong defender, liftest up thy people's head. Alleluia, alleluia, Jesu, true and living bread. 2 Here our humblest homage pay we, here in loving reverence bow; here for faith's discernment pray we, lest we fail to know thee now. Alleluia, alleluia, thou art here, we ask not how. 3 Though the lowliest form doth veil thee as of old in Bethlehem, here as there thine angels hail thee, branch and flower of Jesse's stem. Alleluia, alleluia, we in worship join with them. 4 Paschal Lamb, thine offering, finished once for all when thou wast slain, in its fullness undiminished shall for evermore remain, Alleluia, alleluia, cleansing souls from every stain. 5 Life-imparting heavenly manna, stricken rock with streaming side, heaven and earth with loud hosanna worship thee, the Lamb who died, Alleluia, alleluia, risen, ascended, glorified! Topics: Holy Communion; Easter II Year A; Easter III Year B; Easter IV Year C; Proper 23 Year B Used With Tune: ST HELEN

On Christmas night all Christians sing

Author: Luke Wadding (d. 1686) Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:2 Lyrics: 1 On Christmas night all Christians sing, to hear the news the angels bring, on Christmas night all Christians sing, to hear the news the angels bring, news of great joy, news of great mirth, news of our merciful King’s birth. 2 Then why should we on earth be so sad, since our Redeemer made us glad, then why should we on earth be so sad, since our Redeemer made us glad, when from our sin he set us free, all for to gain our liberty? 3 When sin departs before his grace, then life and health come in its place: when sin departs before his grace, then life and health come in its place: heaven and earth with joy may sing, all for to see the new-born King. 4 All out of darkness we have light, which made the angels sing this night: all out of darkness we have light, which made the angels sing this night: 'Glory to God, on earth be peace, goodwill to all shall never cease.' Topics: Social Concern Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL Text Sources: English traditional

Father eternal, Ruler of creation

Author: Laurence Housman (1865-1959) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:9 Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; Our Response to Christ In Penitence; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Jesus Word of God; Penitence; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: OLD 124th

Hail, Thou Source of Every Blessing

Author: Basil Woodd Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:11 First Line: Hail, Thou Source of ev'ry blessing Lyrics: 1 Hail, Thou Source of ev'ry blessing, Sov'reign Father of mankind! Gentiles now, Thy grace possessing, In Thy courts admission find. Grateful now we fall before Thee, In Thy Church obtain a place, Now by faith behold Thy glory, Praise Thy truth, adore Thy grace. 2 Once far off, but now invited, We approach Thy sacred throne; In Thy covenant united, Reconciled, redeemed, made one. Now revealed to Eastern sages, See the Star of Mercy shine, Myst'ry hid in former ages, Myst'ry great of love divine. 3 Hail, Thou all-inviting Savior! Gentiles now their off'rings bring; In Thy temples seek Thy favor, Jesus Christ, our Lord and King. May we, body, soul, and spirit, Live devoted to Thy praise, Glorious realms of bliss inherit, Grateful anthems ever raise! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Epiphany Used With Tune: O DURCHBRECHER

Jesús es mi Rey soberano (O Jesus, my King)

Author: Vicente Mendoza; George Lockwood Meter: Irregular Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 2:2 First Line: Jesús es mi Rey soberano (O Jesus, my King and my Sovereign) Topics: Jesucristo Su Naturaleza y Alabanza; Jesucristo; Jesus Christ Used With Tune: MI REY Y MI AMIGO