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Canticle: My Soul Cries Out

Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: My soul cries out with a joyful shout Refrain First Line: My heart shall sing of the day you bring Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Boasting; Church Year Advent; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God as King; God's Sovereignty; God's Name; God's Power; Gratitude; Jesus Christ Parables of; Judgment; Remnant of Isarel; Worship Scripture: Psalm 75 Used With Tune: STAR OF COUNTY DOWN Text Sources: Magnificat (based on)

Not for Ourselves, O Lord

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Not for ourselves, O Lord, not for ourselves Lyrics: 1 Not for ourselves, O Lord, not for ourselves, would we claim glory, but for you alone, because of your great love and faithfulness, the steadfast care that makes your presence known. 2 The worldly say of us: "Where is their God?" They vainly look for what they idolize, for flaunted wealth, for burnished images, and trim all gods to their own shape and size. 3 But we will trust in God, our help and shield, transcendent Life on whom all lives depend, whose untold mercies give our spirits voice to bless the Lord in songs that never end. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Aaron; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Blessing; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Eternal Life; Faith; God as Shield; God's Will; God's Armor; God's Faithfulness; God's Glory; God's Goodness; God's Love; God's Name; Hope; Humanity Created by God; Idols and Idolatry; Lord's Prayer 1st petition (hallowed be your name); Lord's Prayer 7th petition (the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours…); Occasional Services New Year; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Questioning; Rejoicing; Suffering; Ten Commandments 2nd Commandment (do not make graven emages); Trust Scripture: Psalm 115 Used With Tune: TOULON

We Will Tell Each Generation

Author: Michael Perry; Martin Tel Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We will tell each generation all that you, our God, have done; how you called and led your people, chose us out to be your own. 2 Tell the time of our rebelling-- how we wandered from your way, how your law our love compelling taught us humbly to obey. 3 Tell how once, when spite and terror threatened to engulf our land, you defended us with vigor, saved us by a mighty hand. 4 Tell the grace that falls from heaven, angels' food as faith's reward; tell how sins may be forgiven through the mercy of the Lord. 5 We will tell each generation all that you, our God, have done. As a shepherd you have led us; by your hand still lead your own. Topics: Angels; Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Egypt; Biblical Names and Places Ephraim; Biblical Names and Places Exodus; Biblical Names and Places Ham; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Joseph; Biblical Names and Places Judah; Biblical Names and Places Shiloh; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Biblical Names and Places Zoan; Covenant; Disciples / Calling; Elements of Worship Call to Confession; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Faith; Fear; God Obedience to; God's Armor; God's Forgiveness; God's law; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Historical Psalms; Life Stages Children; Life Stages Family; Life Stages Generations; Love for God; Mercy; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; The Fall; Trust; War and Revolution; Witness; Year A, B, C, Holy Cross, September 14; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, November 6-12; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 25-October 1; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 31-August 6 Scripture: Psalm 78 Used With Tune: ARISE (RESTORATION)

God Is Known Among His People

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Judah; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Despair; Evil; Faith; God Obedience to; God as Shepherd; God's Sovereignty; God's Armor; God's Faithfulness; God's Forgiveness; God's Justice; God's Majesty; God's Name; God's Providence; Hopelessness; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Parables of; Judgment; Life Stages Children; Mercy; Prayer; Remnant of Isarel; Songs of Zion; Truth; Victory; Vows; War and Revolution; Witness Scripture: Psalm 76 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA Text Sources: Psalter, 1912; Psalter Hymnal, 1987, rev.

Rejoice in God, My Heart

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God, my heart, with all whose voices raise their thankful songs, and take your part in ceaseless praise! His words and works extol, exalt his name on high, and trace his glories, O my soul, in earth and sky. 2 The splendor of his reign in majesty appears, whose grace and mercy shall remain to endless years. Secure in him we stand, our God, whose ways are just; redeemed by his almighty hand, in him we trust. 3 His deeds their Lord proclaim, with all created things, and from the honor of his name all wisdom springs. Come share, my soul, the songs celestial voices raise, and worship him to whom belongs eternal praise! Topics: Acrostic Psalms; Covenant; Disciples / Calling; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Emmaus Road; God Obedience to; God's Sustaining Power; God's Wisdom; God's Wonders; God's Word; God's Deeds; God's Faithfulness; God's Goodness; God's Holiness; God's House; God's Justice; God's Love; God's Majesty; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promises; God's Providence; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Good Shepherd; Jesus Christ Teacher; Mercy; Occasional Services Civic / National Occasions; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Rejoicing; Remembering; Temple; Truth; Victory; Wisdom Psalms; Witness; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 4th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 14-20; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 31-August 6 Scripture: Psalm 111 Used With Tune: LEONI (YIGDAL)

By the Waters of Babylon

Author: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944 Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: By the waters, the waters of Babylon Lyrics: By the waters, the waters of Babylon, We sat down and wept, and wept for Zion. We remember, we remember, we remember, Zion. Topics: Atheism; Biblical Names and Places Babylon; Biblical Names and Places Edom; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Biblical Names and Places Zoan; Exile; God's Vengeance; God's Will; God's Love; Happiness; Jesus Christ Healer; Judgment; Lament Community; Lament General; Life Stages Death; Loneliness; Musical Instruments; People of God / Church Suffering; Sorrow; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 2-8 Scripture: Psalm 137 Used With Tune: BY THE WATERS Text Sources: Stanzas 1 and 5 Traditional

Psalm 146 (A Responsorial Setting)

Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: Heleluyan, heleluyan (Hallelujah, halleujah) Lyrics: English: Hallelujah, hallelujah; halle, hallelujah; hallelujah, hallelujah; helle, hallelujah. Muscogee: Heleluyan, heleluyan; helle, heleluyan; Heleluyan, heleluyan; helle, heleluyan. Topics: Alleluias; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Church Year Advent; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God Light from; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Creator; God as King; God's Generosity; God's Justice; Grace; Gratitude; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Healer; Joy; Life Stages Orphans; Life Stages Widows; Lord's Prayer 4th petition (give us today our daily bread); Mercy; Occasional Services Funerals; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church Suffering; Poverty; Prayer; Social Justice; The Creation; Year A, Advent, 34d Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 4-10; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 5-11 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 25-October 1 Scripture: Psalm 146 Used With Tune: [Heleluyan, heleluyan] Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text); Refrain : Traditional Muscogee Creek Indian

Once In Royal David's City, When the King Was in Distress

Author: Michael Morgan Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Once in royal David's city Topics: Anniversaries; Biblical Names and Places David; Biblical Names and Places Ephrathah; Biblical Names and Places Jaar; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Church Year Advent; Church Year Advent; Covenant; Disciples / Calling; Doubt; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Endurance; Faith; God Light from; God Trust in; God Trust in; God's Justice; God's People (flock, sheep); Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Royal Psalms; The Incarnation; Unity and Fellowship; Year B, Reign of Christ, November 20-26 Scripture: Psalm 132 Used With Tune: IRBY

God of Memory

Author: Richard Leach Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: God of memory, I remember Refrain First Line: God whose memory holds the future Topics: Atheism; Biblical Names and Places Babylon; Biblical Names and Places Edom; Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Biblical Names and Places Zoan; Exile; God's Vengeance; God's Will; God's Love; Happiness; Jesus Christ Healer; Judgment; Lament Community; Lament General; Life Stages Death; Loneliness; Musical Instruments; People of God / Church Suffering; Sorrow; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 2-8 Scripture: Psalm 137 Used With Tune: EBENEZER

Like Burning Incense, O Lord

Author: Lori True Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: I call out to you Topics: Conflict; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Evil; God Obedience to; God's Love; Lament General; Life Stages Death; Prayer; Suffering; Worship Scripture: Psalm 141 Used With Tune: PICARDY (adapted)