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Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; John Mason Neale; Henry W. Baker Meter: Irregular Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 Lyrics: 1. Of the Father's love begotten, Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He. Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore! 2. O ye heights of heav'n adore Him; Angel hosts, His praises sing; Pow'rs, dominions, bow before Him, And extol our God and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent, Ev'ry voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore! 3. Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore! Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart

Author: Mary Elizabeth Byrne (188-1931); Eleanor Henrietta Hull (1860-1935) Meter: 10.10.10.10 irregular Appears in 159 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 Lyrics: 1 Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art; thou my best thought, in the day or the night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. 2 Be thou my Wisdom, be thou my true Word; I ever with thee, and thou with me, Lord; thou my great Father: thine own I would be; thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee. 3 Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight; be thou my dignity, thou my delight, thou my soul's shelter, and thou my high tower: raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power. 4 Riches I heed not, nor earth's empty praise, thou mine inheritance, now and always; thou, and thou only, the first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art. 5 High King of Heaven, after victory won, may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Conflict; God Protection of; God names and imags of; Heaven Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Irish, 8th century

Hallelujah, 'tis Done

Author: P. P. Bliss Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 First Line: 'Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give Used With Tune: ['Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give]

Because He Lives

Author: William J. Gaither, 1936-; Gloria Gaither, 1942- Meter: Irregular Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 First Line: God sent his Son, they called him Jesus Refrain First Line: Because he lives I can face tomorrow Used With Tune: RESURRECTION

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Jesus, the Light of the World)

Author: Charles Wesley; George D. Elderkin Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: John 3:3-17 First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light, beautiful light Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing. Jesus, the light of the world. Glory to the newborn King, Jesus, the light of the world. Refrain: We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light. Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright. O, shine all around us by day and by night. Jesus, the light of the world. 2 Joyful all you nations, rise. Jesus, the light of the world. Join the triumph of the skies. Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] 3 Christ by highest heaven adored; Jesus, the light of the world. Christ, the everlasting Lord; Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] 4 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Jesus, the light of the world. Hail, the Sun of righteousness! Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: WE’LL WALK IN THE LIGHT

Gift of God

Author: Beddome Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 First Line: Jesus my love, my chief delight Lyrics: 1 Jesus my love, my chief delight, For thee I long, for thee I pray; Amid the shadows of the night, Amid the business of the day. 2 When shall I see thy smiling face, That face which often I have seen; Arise, thou sun of righteousness, Scatter the clouds that intervene. 3 Thou art the glorious gift of God, To sinners weary, and distrest: The first of all his gifts bestow'd, And certain pledge of all the rest. 4 Could I but say, this gift is mine, I'd tread the world beneath my feet; No more at poverty repine, Nor envy the rich sinner's state. 5 The precious jewel I would keep, And lodge it deep within my heart; At home, abroad, awake asleep, It never should from thence depart! Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Gift of God; Christ Gift of God

In Gottes reich geht niemand ein

Author: C. G. Stübner Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: John 3 Topics: Die Heilsordnung Buße und Bekehrung

Many and Great

Author: Philip Frazier, 1892-1964; Joseph R. Renvill, 19th c. Meter: Irregular Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 First Line: Many and great, O God, are your works Lyrics: 1 Many and great, O God, are your works, Maker of earth and sky. Your hands have set the heavens with stars; your fingers spread the mountains and plains. Lo, at your word the waters were formed; deep seas obey your voice. 2 Grant unto us communion with you, O star-abiding One. Come unto us and dwell with us; with you are found the gifts of life. Bless us with life that has no end, eternal life with you. Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE

Mitten wir im leben sind

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: John 3:17 Topics: Sterbelieder

Give Thanks

Author: Henry Smith, 1952- Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: John 3:16 First Line: Give thanks with a grateful heart Used With Tune: [Give thanks with a grateful heart]