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O Chief of Cities, Bethlehem
Author: Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-413 Hymnal: LBoW1978 #81 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O chief of cities, Bethlehem,
Of David’s crown the fairest gem,
But more to us than David’s name,
In you, as man, the Savior came.
2 Beyond the sun in splendor bright,
Above you stands a wondrous light
Proclaiming from the conscious skies
That here, in flesh, the Godhead lies.
3 The Wise Men, seeing him so fair,
Bow low before him, and with prayer
Their treasured eastern gifts unfold
Of incense, myrrh, and royal gold.
4 The golden tribute owns him king,
But frankincense to God they bring,
And last, prophetic sign, with myrrh
They shadow forth his sepulcher.
5 O Jesus, whom the Gentiles see,
With Father, Spirit, One in Three:
To you, O God, be glory giv’n
By saints on earth and saints in heav’n. Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: TRUTH FROM ABOVE
O Chief of Cities, Bethlehem
As with Gladness Men of Old
Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Hymnal: LBoW1978 #82 (1978) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old
Did the guiding star behold;
As with joy they hailed its light,
Leading onward, beaming bright;
So, most gracious Lord, may we
Evermore be led by thee.
2 As with joyful steps they sped,
Savior, to thy lowly bed,
There to bend the knee before
Thee, whom heav'n and earth adore;
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek thy mercy seat.
3 As they offered gifts most rare
At thy cradle, rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin's alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to thee, our heav'nly king.
4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry day
Keep us in the narrow way;
And when earthly things are past,
Bring our ransomed souls at last
Where they need no star to guide,
Where no clouds thy glory hide.
5 In the heav'nly country bright
Need they no created light;
Thou its light, its joy, its crown,
Thou its sun which goes not down;
There forever may we sing
Alleluias to our King. Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany 8; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
As with Gladness Men of Old
From God the Father, Virgin-Born
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: LBoW1978 #83 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 From God the Father, virgin-born
To us the only Son came down;
By death the font to consecrate,
The faithful to regenerate.
2 Beginning from his home on high,
In human flesh he came to die;
Creation by his death restored,
And shed new joys of life abroad.
3 Glide on, O glorious Sun, and bring
The gift of healing on your wing;
To ev'ry dull and clouded sense
The clearness of your light dispense.
4 Abide with us, O Lord, we pray;
The gloom of darkness chase away;
Your work of healing, Lord, begin,
And take away the stain of sin.
5 Lord, once you came to earth’s domain
And, we believe, shall come again;
Be with us on the battlefield,
From ev'ry harm your people shield.
6 To you, O Lord, all glory be
For this your blest epiphany;
To God whom all his hosts adore,
And Holy Spirit evermore. Topics: Epiphany; Baptism of Our Lord; The Baptism of Our Lord; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
From God the Father, Virgin-Born
Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826, alt. Hymnal: LBoW1978 #84 (1978) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid.
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining;
Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore him in slumber reclining,
Maker and Monarch and Savior of all.
3 Shall we not yield him, in costly devotion,
Fragrance of Edom and off'rings divine,
Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest or gold from the mine?
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
Vainly with gifts would his favor secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration,
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
5 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness and lend us your aid.
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning
When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known
Author: Coelius Sedulius Hymnal: LBoW1978 #85 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Epiphany; Baptism of Our Lord; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known
The Only Son from Heaven
Author: Arthur T. Russell, 1806-1874; Elizabeth Cruciger, 1500-1535 Hymnal: LBoW1978 #86 (1978) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.6 Lyrics: 1 The only Son from heaven,
Foretold by ancient seers,
By God the Father given,
In human form appears.
No sphere his light confining,
No star so brightly shining
As he, our Morning Star.
2 Oh, time of God appointed,
Oh, bright and holy morn!
He comes, the king anointed,
The Christ, the virgin-born,
Grim death to vanquish for us,
To open heav'n before us
And bring us life again.
3 Awaken, Lord, our spirit
To know and love you more,
In faith to stand unshaken,
In Spirit to adore,
That we, through this world moving,
Each glimpse of heaven proving,
May reap its fullness there.
4 O Father, here before you
With God the Holy Ghost,
And Jesus, we adore you,
O pride of angel-host:
Before you mortals lowly
Cry, "Holy, holy, holy,
O blessed Trinity!" Topics: Epiphany; Advent 3; Christmas 1; Epiphany 2; The Annunciation of Our Lord; Epiphany; The Visitaion Languages: English Tune Title: HERR CHRIST DER EINIG GOTTS SOHN
The Only Son from Heaven
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: LBoW1978 #87 (1978) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's anointed,
Great David's greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
To set the captive free,
To take away transgression
And rule in equity.
2 He comes with rescue speedy
To those who suffer wrong,
To help the poor and needy,
And bid the weak be strong;
To give them songs for sighing,
Their darkness turn to light,
Whose souls, condemned and dying,
Were precious in his sight.
3 He shall come down like showers
Upon the fruitful earth;
And Love, joy, hope, like flowers,
Spring in his path to birth.
Before him on the mountains
Shall peace, the herald, go;
And righteousness in fountains
From hill to valley flow.
4 Kings shall fall down before him,
And gold and incense bring;
All nations shall adore him,
His praise all people sing.
To him shall prayer unceasing
And daily vows ascend;
His kingdom still increasing,
A kingdom without end.
Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany 3; Epiphany 5; Epiphany; Kingdom of God Languages: English Tune Title: FREUT EUCH, IHR LIEBEN
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Oh, Love, How Deep
Author: Benjamin Webb, 1820-1885; Thomas á Kempis, 1380-1471 Hymnal: LBoW1978 #88 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Oh, love, how deep, how broad, how high Lyrics: 1 Oh, love, how deep, how broad, how high,
Beyond all thought and fantasy,
That God, the Son of God, should take
Our mortal form for mortal's sake!
2 He sent no angel to our race,
Of higher or of lower place,
But wore the robe of human frame,
And to this world himself he came.
3 For us baptized, for us he bore
His holy fast and hungered sore;
For us temptation sharp He knew;
For us the tempter overthrew.
4 For us he prayed; for us he taught;
For us his daily works he wrought,
By words and signs and actions thus
Still seeking not himself, but us.
5 For us by wickedness betrayed,
For us, in crown of thorns arrayed,
He bore the shameful cross and death;
For us he gave his dying breath.
6 For us he rose from death again;
For us He went on high to reign;
For us he sent his Spirit here
To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer.
7 All glory to our Lord and God
For love so deep, so high, so broad;
The Trinity whom we adore
Forever and forevermore. Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany 7; Easter 7; Epiphany; Lent Languages: English Tune Title: DEO GRACIAS
Oh, Love, How Deep
How Good, Lord, to Be Here!
Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933 Hymnal: LBoW1978 #89 (1978) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Epiphany; Transfiguration; Epiphany; The Transfiguration of Our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: POTSDAM
How Good, Lord, to Be Here!
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Hymnal: LBoW1978 #90 (1978) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise;
Manifested by the star
To the sages from afar,
Branch of royal David's stem
In thy birth at Bethlehem:
Anthems be to thee addressed,
God in flesh made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest, and King supreme;
And at Cana wedding guest
In the Godhead manifest;
Manifest in pow'r divine,
Changing water into wine;
Anthems be to thee addressed,
God in flesh made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
Palsied limbs and fainting soul;
Manifest in valiant fight,
Quelling all the devil's might;
Manifest in gracious will,
Ever bringing good from ill:
Anthems be to thee addressed,
God in flesh made manifest.
4 Grant us grace to see thee, Lord,
Present in thy holy Word;
Grace to imitate thee now
And be pure, as pure art thou;
That we might become like thee
At thy great epiphany,
And may praise thee, ever blest,
God in flesh made manifest. Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany 4; Epiphany Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
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