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For All the Saints
Author: William Walsham How Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 570 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who to the world by faith their Lord confessed,
your name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia, alleluia!
2 You were their rock, their fortress, and their might;
you, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight,
and in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia, alleluia!
3 May all your soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win with them the victor's crown of gold.
Alleluia, alleluia!
4 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one within your great design.
Alleluia, alleluia!
5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
far off we hear the distant triumph song;
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia, alleluia!
6 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day:
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia, alleluia!
7 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Topics: Comfort & Encouragement; Deliverance; Funerals; Reformation; Warfare, Spiritual; Alternative Harmonizations; Church and Mission; Alleluias; Church; Comfort & Encouragement; Deliverance; Easter; Heritage; New Creation; Reformation; Victory; Warfare, Spiritual Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Author: Kathleen Thomerson, b. 1934 Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Refrain First Line: In him there is no darkness at all Topics: Heaven, Eternal Life; Transfiguration of Our Lord, The; Epiphany; Advent Used With Tune: HOUSTON
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Appears in 1,053 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve,
and press with vigor on;
a heav'nly race demands your zeal,
and an immortal crown,
and an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
hold you in full survey;
forget the steps already trod,
and onward urge your way,
and onward urge your way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice
that calls you from on high;
'tis his own hand presents the prize
to your aspiring eye,
to your aspiring eye.
4 That prize with peerless glories bright,
which shall new luster boast,
when victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems
shall blend in common dust,
shall blend in common dust.
5 Blest Savior, introduced by you,
have I my race begun;
and, crowned with vict'ry, at your feet
I'll lay my honors down,
I'll lay my honors down.
Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Pilgrimage and Guidance; The Christian Race; Rewards Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
May the Mind of Christ, My Savior
Author: Kate B. Wilkinson Meter: 8.7.8.5 Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Lyrics: 1 May the mind of Christ, my Savior,
live in me from day to day,
by his love and power controlling
all I do and say.
2 May the word of God dwell richly
in my heart from hour to hour,
so that all may see I triumph
only through his power.
3 May the peace of God, my Father,
rule my life in everything,
that I may be calm to comfort
sick and sorrowing.
4 May the love of Jesus fill me
as the waters fill the sea.
Him exalting, self abasing:
this is victory.
5 May we run the race before us,
strong and brave to face the foe,
looking only unto Jesus
as we onward go.
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Love God's Love to Us; Dedication and Offering; Commitment & Dedication; Love God's Love to Us; Offering; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Victory; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. LEONARDS
May the Mind of Christ, My Savior
Fight the good fight with all your might
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 483 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all your might;
Christ is your strength, and Christ your right;
lay hold on life, and it shall be
your joy and crown eternally.
2 Run the straight race through God's good grace,
lift up your eyes, and seek his face;
life with its way before us lies;
Christ is the way, and Christ the prize.
3 Cast care aside, lean on your Guide;
his boundless mercy will provide.
Trust, and your trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life, and Christ its love.
4 Faint not, nor fear; his arms are near;
he does not change, and you are dear:
only believe, and Christ shall be
your all in all eternally. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Conflict; Eternal Life; Trust Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
Fight the good fight with all your might
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Author: Ignaz Franz, 1719-1790; Clarence Walworth, 1820-1900 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 202 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise thy name!
Lord of all, we bow before thee;
All on earth thy scepter claim,
All in heav'n above adore thee;
Infinite thy vast domain,
Everlasting is thy reign.
Infinite thy vast domain,
Everlasting is thy reign.
2 Hark, the loud celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and Seraphim
In unceasing chorus praising,
Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy Lord!
Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy Lord!
3 Holy Father, Holy Son,
Holy Spirit, Three we name thee,
While in essence only One,
Undivided God we claim thee,
And adoring bend the knee,
While we own the mystery.
And adoring bend the knee,
While we own the mystery.
Topics: Holy Name Used With Tune: GROSSER GOTT
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Give Me the Wings of Faith
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 514 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Give us the wings of faith to rise
within the veil, and see
the saints of God, how great their joys,
how bright their glories be.
2 I ask them whence their victory came;
they with united breath
ascribe their conquest to the Lamb,
their triumph to his death.
3 They marked the footsteps that he trod--
his zeal inspired their breast--
and, foll'wing their incarnate God,
possess the promised rest.
4 Our glorious Leader claims our praise
for his own pattern giv'n;
while the long cloud of witnesses
show the same path to heaven.
Used With Tune: BEATITUDO
Give Me the Wings of Faith
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,203 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
take all my guilt away.
O let me from this day
be wholly thine!
2 May thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart,
my zeal inspire.
As thou hast died for me,
O may my love to thee
pure, warm, and changeless be,
a living fire!
3 While life's dark maze I tread
and griefs around me spread,
be thou my guide.
Bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow's tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from thee aside.
4 When life's swift race is run,
death's cold work almost done,
be near to me.
Blest Savior, then in love
fear and distrust remove.
O bear me safe above,
redeemed and free!
Topics: Biblical Names & Places Calvary; Funerals; Love Our Love to God; Confession and Forgiveness; Biblical Names & Places Calvary; Confession of Sin; Forgiveness; Funerals; Lamb of God; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Prayer Used With Tune: OLIVET
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Guide My Feet
Meter: 8.8.8.10 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 First Line: Guide my feet while I run this race Lyrics: 1 Guide my feet while I run this race,
Guide my feet while I run this race,
Guide my feet while I run this race,
For I don't want to run this race in vain!
2 Hold my hand while I run this race,
Hold my hand while I run this race,
Hold my hand while I run this race,
For I don't want to run this race in vain!
3 Stand by me while I run this race,
Stand by me while I run this race,
Stand by me while I run this race,
For I don't want to run this race in vain!
4 I'm Your child while I run this race,
I'm Your child while I run this race,
I'm Your child while I run this race,
For I don't want to run this race in vain!
5 Search my heart while I run this race,
Search my heart while I run this race,
Search my heart while I run this race,
For I don't want to run this race in vain!
6 Guide my feet while I run this race,
Guide my feet while I run this race,
Guide my feet while I run this race,
For I don't want to run this race in vain!
Used With Tune: GUIDE MY FEET Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Guide My Feet
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Appears in 858 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 The Church’s one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord;
She is His new creation
By water and the word;
From heav'n He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her
And for her life He died.
2 Elect from every nation,
Yet one o’er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses,
With every grace endued.
3 Though with a scornful wonder
Men see her sore oppressed,
By schisms rent asunder,
By heresies distressed;
Yet saints their watch are keeping,
Their cry goes up, “How long?”
And soon the night of weeping
Shall be the morn of song.
4 'Mid toil and tribulation,
And tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore;
Till with the vision glorious
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
5 Yet she on earth hath union
With God, the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won:
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with Thee.
Amen.
Topics: Church Militant and Triumphant; Worship; Church Militant and Triumphant; Worship Used With Tune: [The Church's one foundation]
The Church's One Foundation
Take Up Your Cross
Author: Charles W. Everest, 1814-1877 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 First Line: Take up your cross, the Savior said Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Saviour said,
If you would my disciple be;
Take up your cross with willing heart,
And humbly follow after me.
2 Take up your cross; let not its weight
Fill your weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear your spirit up,
And brace your heart and nerve your arm.
3 Take up your cross; heed not the shame,
And let your foolish heart be still;
The Lord for you accepted death
Upon a cross, on Calv'ry's hill.
4 Take up your cross, then, in his strength,
And calmly ev'ry danger brave;
It guides you to a better home
And leads to vict'ry o'er the grave.
5 Take up your cross, and follow Christ,
Nor think till death to lay it down;
For only those who bear the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.
Topics: Seasons and Feasts Triumph of the Cross Used With Tune: O WALY WALY
Take Up Your Cross
Rejoice in God's Saints
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1930 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 First Line: Rejoice in God's saints today and all days Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days;
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.
2 Some march with events to turn them God's way;
some need to withdraw, the better to pray;
some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
our world is their parish: their purpose is God.
3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
who bear someone's cross, or shoulder their own:
they shame our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
what patience in caring, what courage is theirs!
4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days;
a world without saints forgets how to praise.
in loving, in living, they prove it is true:
The way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you.
Topics: All Saints Day; Saints' Days; Lesser Festivals Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM
Rejoice in God's Saints
Heb. 12:1-13: Behold what witnesses unseen
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13 First Line: Behold what witnesses unseen Lyrics:
Behold what witnesses unseen
encompass us around;
Men, once like us, with suff’ring tried,
but now with glory crowned.
Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired,
begin the Christian race,
And, freed from each encumb’ring weight,
their holy footsteps trace.
Behold a witness nobler still,
who trod affliction’s path,
Jesus, at once the finisher
and author of our faith.
He for the joy before him set,
so gen’rous was his love,
Endured the cross, despised the shame,
and now he reigns above.
If he the scorn of wicked men
with patience did sustain,
Becomes it those for whom he died
to murmur or complain?
Have ye like him to blood, to death,
the cause of truth maintained?
And is your heav’nly Father’s voice
forgotten or disdained?
147
My son, saith he, with patient mind
endure the chast’ning rod;
Believe, when by afflictions tried,
that thou art loved by God.
His children thus most dear to him
their heav’nly Father trains,
Through all the hard experience led
of sorrows and of pains.
We know he owns us for his sons,
when we correction share;
Nor wander as a bastard race,
without our Father’s care.
A father’s voice with rev’rence we
on earth have often heard;
The Father of our spirits now
demands the same regard.
Parents may err; but he is wise,
nor lifts the rod in vain
His chast’nings serve to cure the soul
by salutary pain.
Affliction, when it spreads around,
may seem a field of woe;
Yet there, at last, the happy fruits
of righteousness shall grow.
Then let our hearts no more despond,
our hands be weak no more;
Still let us trust our Father’s love,
his wisdom still adore.
Heb. 12:1-13: Behold what witnesses unseen
How Great Thou Art
Author: Stuart K. Hine Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 136 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
consider all the works thy hand hath made,
I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
thy power throughout the universe displayed:
Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:
how great thou art, how great thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee:
how great thou art, how great thou art!
2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander,
I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; Refrain
3 But when I think that God, his Son not sparing,
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in,
that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
he bled and died to take away my sin; Refrain
4 When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
and claim his own, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
and there proclaim, "My God, how great thou art!" Refrain
Topics: Doxologies; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Praise & Adoration; Return of Christ; Suffering of Christ; Redemption; Atonement; Creation; Doxologies; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Majesty of God; Praise & Adoration; Redemption; Return of Christ; Salvation; Suffering of Christ Used With Tune: O STORE GUD
How Great Thou Art
The Head that once was crowned with thorns
Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 510 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40, 12:1-3 Lyrics: 1 The Head that once was crowned with thorns
is crowned with glory now;
a royal diadem adorns
the mighty Victor’s brow.
2 The highest place that heaven affords
is his, is his by right,
the King of kings, and Lord of lords,
and heaven’s eternal Light;
3 The joy of all who dwell above,
the joy of all below
to whom he manifests his love,
and grants his name to know:
4 To them the cross, with all its shame,
with all its grace, is given;
their name an everlasting name,
their joy the joy of heaven.
5 They suffer with their Lord below,
they reign with him above,
their profit and their joy to know
the mystery of his love.
6 The cross he bore is life and health,
though shame and death to him,
his people's hope, his people's wealth,
their everlasting theme. Topics: Christ Risen Ascension; Christian Year Ascension; Communion of Saints; Jesus cross Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS (NOTTINGHAM)
The Head that once was crowned with thorns
Ye holy angels bright
Author: Richard Baxter (1615-1691) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 114 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Ye holy angels bright,
who wait at God's right hand,
or through the realms of light
fly at your Lord's command,
assist our song,
or else the theme
too high doth seem
for mortal tongue.
2 Ye blessèd souls at rest,
who ran this earthly race,
and now, from sin released,
behold the Saviour's face,
his praises sound,
as in his light
with sweet delight
ye do abound.
3 Ye saints, who toil below,
adore your heavenly King,
and onward as ye go,
some joyful anthem sing;
take what he gives
and praise him still
through good or ill,
who ever lives.
4 My soul, take now thy part,
triumph in God above,
and with a well-tuned heart
sing out the songs of love.
Let all thy days
till life shall end,
whate'er he send,
be filled with praise. Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Angels; Communion of Saints; Music and Song Used With Tune: CROFT'S 136th
Ye holy angels bright
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Author: Anonymous Meter: 10.10.10.8 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus–
no turning back, no turning back.
2 The world behind me, the cross before me,
the world behind me, the cross before me,
the world behind me, the cross before me–
no turning back, no turning back.
3 Though none go with me, I still will follow,
though none go with me, I still will follow,
though none go with me, I still will follow–
no turning back, no turning back.
4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?–
no turning back, no turning back. Used With Tune: ASSAM
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Lo! what a cloud of witnesses
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Lo! what a cloud of witnesses
encompass us around!
They, once like us with suffering tried,
are now with glory crowned.
2 Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired,
strive in the Christian race;
and, freed from every weight of sin,
their holy footsteps trace.
3 Behold a Witness nobler still,
who trod affliction's path:
Jesus, the author, finisher,
rewarder of our faith.
4 He, for the joy before him set,
and moved by pitying love,
endured the cross, despised the shame,
and now he reigns above.
5 Thither, forgetting things behind,
press we to God's right hand;
there, with the Savior and his saints,
triumphantly to stand. Topics: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage Used With Tune: ST. FULBERT Text Sources: Translations and Paraphrases, 1745, alt.
Lo! what a cloud of witnesses
Take Me to the Water
Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12 First Line: [Take Me to the Water] Text Sources: African American Spiritual - Sing! A New Creation (SNC) (CRC Publications)
Take Me to the Water
Now Behold the Lamb
Author: Kirk Franklin, b. 1970 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12 Topics: Lent Used With Tune: [Now behold the Lamb]
Now Behold the Lamb
They Did Not Build in Vain
Author: Alan Luff, 1928- Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Lyrics: 1 They did not build in vain
who founded here a church
as witness to God's love
amid a world of pain,
for still, to those who wish to see,
this place proclaims God's mystery.
2 They built upon the rock
that is the risen Lord,
the one foundation laid
which stands each earthly shock;
that, Spirit filled, we here might raise,
as living temples, prayer and praise.
3 Those who have loved this place,
a cloud of witnesses,
surround and urge us on
as we now run our race,
and so we lay aside each sin
in our desire to strive and win.
4 Though the horizon's bend
conceals the way ahead,
the footprints on the road
show Christ waits at the end;
in him alone our faith shall stand
who waits for us at God's right hand.
5 Here is our meeting place,
where doubt finds grounds of faith,
where hurt finds healing love,
our penitence your grace;
where bridging time to eternity
is God the holy Trinity. Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148th
They Did Not Build in Vain
Rise, O My Soul
Author: John Needham (1710-1787) Appears in 147 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 First Line: Rise, O my soul, pursue the path Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life Pilgrimage, Race Used With Tune: PATMOS
Rise, O My Soul
By All Your Saints Still Striving
Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson (1823-1913) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40, 12:1-2 Topics: Andrew; John, the Apostle; John, the Baptist; Mary; Mary Magdalene; Peter; Stephen; Thomas; The Saints Used With Tune: KING'S LYNN Text Sources: Rev. The Hymnal 1982
By All Your Saints Still Striving
How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 Lyrics: 1 How clear is our vocation, Lord,
When once we heed Your call:
To live according to Your Word
And daily learn, refreshed, restored,
That You are Lord of all
And will not let us fall.
2 But if, forgetful, we should find
Your yoke is hard to bear;
If worldly pressures fray the mind,
And love itself cannot unwind
Its tangled skein of care:
Our inward life repair.
3 We marvel how Your saints become
In hindrances more sure;
Whose joyful virtues put to shame
The casual way we wear Your name
And by our faults obscure
Your pow'r to cleanse and cure.
4 In what You give us, Lord, to do,
Together or alone,
In old routines or ventures new,
May we not cease to look to You,
The cross You hung upon--
All You endeavored done.
Used With Tune: REPTON
How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
Christ Is the World's Redeemer
Author: Columba; Duncan MacGregor Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Christ is the world’s Redeemer,
the lover of the pure,
the fount of heav'nly wisdom,
our trust and hope secure,
the armor of his soldiers,
the Lord of earth and sky;
our health while we are living,
our life when we shall die.
2 Christ hath our host surrounded
with clouds of martyrs bright,
who wave their palms in triumph
and fire us for the fight.
This Christ the cross ascended
to save a world undone,
and, suff'ring for the sinful,
our full redemption won.
3 Down in the realms of darkness
he lay a captive bound,
but at the hour appointed
he rose, a victor crowned;
and now, to heav'n ascended
he sits upon the throne
in glorious dominion,
his Father's and his own.
4 Glory to God the Father,
the unbegotten One;
all honor be to Jesus,
his sole begotten Son;
and to the Holy Spirit,
the perfect Trinity:
let all the worlds give answer:
“Amen: so let it be!”
Topics: Doxologies (Other, last verses of); Warfare, Spiritual Used With Tune: FITZWILLIAM
Christ Is the World's Redeemer
For All the Faithful Women
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. b. 1923 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Used With Tune: KUORTANE
For All the Faithful Women
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (At the Cross)
Author: Ralph E. Hudson; Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 2,300 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign die?
Would God devote that sacred head
for sinners such as I?
Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross
where I first found the light,
and the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith
all my fears took flight,
and now I am happy all the day.
2 Was it for crimes that I have done,
he groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Refrain]
3 Well might the sun in shadows hide,
and shut its glories in,
When Jesus Christ my Savior died
for human creatures' sin. [Refrain]
4 But tears of grief cannot repay
the debt of love I owe;
Here, Christ, I give myself away
as all that I can do! [Refrain] Topics: Faith and Aspiration; Lent; Year A Passion Sunday; Year B Passion Sunday; Year C Passion Sunday; Year C Proper 6 Used With Tune: HUDSON
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (At the Cross)
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Author: John Farrell Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,272 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
2 Before our Father's throne
we pour our ardent prayers;
our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.
3 We share our mutual woes,
our mutual burdens bear,
and often for each other flows
the sympathizing tear.
4 When we are called to part,
it gives us inward pain;
but we shall still be joined in heart,
and hope to meet again.
5 This glorious hope revives
our courage by the way;
while each in expectation lives
and waits to see the day.
6 From sorrow, toil, and pain,
and sin, we shall be free;
and perfect love and friendship reign
through all eternity. Topics: The Church; Eternal Life; Hymns about Prayer; Unity and Fellowship; Unity of the Church Used With Tune: DENNIS
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Isaiah 40:28-31
Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 403 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 First Line: Awake, our souls! away, our fears! Lyrics: 1 Awake, our souls! away, our fears!
Let every trembling thought be gone;
Awake, and run the heavenly race,
And put a cheerful courage on!
2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road,
And mortal spirits tire and faint;
But they forget the mighty God,
Who feeds the strength of every saint--
3 The mighty God, whose matchless power
Is ever new and ever young,
And firm endures, while endless years
Their everlasting circles run.
4 From thee, the overflowing spring,
Our souls shall drink a fresh supply;
While such as trust their native strength
Shall melt away, and droop, and die.
5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air,
We'll mount aloft to thine abode;
On wings of love our souls shall fly,
Nor tire amid the heavenly road! Topics: Assurance Urged; Christians Encouragements; Courage Used With Tune: MISSIONARY CHANT
Isaiah 40:28-31
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 346 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go,
my daily labour to pursue,
thee, only thee, resolved to know
in all I think, or speak, or do.
2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned
oh, let me cheerfully fulfil,
in all my works thy presence find,
and prove thy good and perfect will.
3 Thee may I set at my right hand,
whose eyes mine inmost substance see,
and labour on at thy command,
and offer all my works to thee.
4 Give me to bear thy easy yoke,
and every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look,
and hasten to thy glorious day;
5 For thee delightfully employ
whate'er thy bounteous grace has given,
and run my course with even joy,
and closely walk with thee to heaven. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Joy; Work and Leisure Used With Tune: KILLIBEGS
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
Forward inot Light
Author: Rev. Henry Alford (1810-1871) Appears in 342 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 First Line: Forward be our watchword, steps and voices Topics: Church Triumph of; Saints Perseverance of; Warfare and Victory
Forward inot Light
Let Saints on Earth in Concert Sing
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 175 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40, 12:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Let saints on earth in concert sing
with those whose work is done;
for all the servants of our King
in earth and heaven, are one.
2 One family, we live in him,
one church above, beneath,
though now divided by the stream,
the narrow stream of death.
3 One army of the living God,
to his command we bow;
part of his host have crossed the flood
and part are crossing now.
4 But all unite in Christ their head,
and love to sing his praise:
Lord of the living and the dead,
direct our earthly ways!
5 So we shall join our friends above
who have obtained the prize;
and on the eagle wings of love
to joys celestial rise. Topics: Church; Communion of Saints Used With Tune: DUNDEE Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church
Let Saints on Earth in Concert Sing
For All Your Saints, O Lord
Author: Richard Maint, 1776-1848 Meter: Irregular Appears in 157 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Topics: Communion of Saints; Faith; Following and Serving Used With Tune: [For all your saints, O Lord]
For All Your Saints, O Lord
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry E. Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 154 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory,
on your people pour your power;
crown your ancient church's story,
bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour.
2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us
scorn the Christ, assail his ways!
From the fears that long have bound us
free our hearts to faith and praise.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage
for the living of these days,
for the living of these days.
3 Cure your children's warring madness;
bend our pride to your control;
shame our wanton, selfish gladness,
rich in things and poor in soul.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
lest we miss your kingdom's goal,
lest we miss your kingdom's goal.
4 Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the gift of your salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving you whom we adore,
serving you whom we adore. Topics: Discipleship; God's Glory; Obedience to God's Will; Perseverance; Victory; Wisdom; Elements of Worship Charge and Blessing Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
God, We Praise You
Author: St. Nicetas, ca. 335-414; Christopher Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 First Line: God, we praise you! God, we bless you! Lyrics: 1 God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
God, we name you sov'reign Lord!
Mighty King whom angels worship,
Father, by your Church adored:
All creation shows your glory,
Heav'n and earth draw near your throne,
Singing "Holy, holy, holy,"
Lord of hosts and God alone!
2 True apostles, faithful prophets,
Saints who set their world ablaze,
Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded,
Join one growing song of praise,
While your Church on earth confesses
One majestic Trinity:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
God, our hope eternally.
3 Jesus Christ, the King of glory,
Everlasting Son of God,
Humble was your virgin mother,
Hard the lonely path you trod:
By your cross is sin defeated,
Hell confronted face to face,
Heaven opened to believers,
Sinners justified by grace.
4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious,
You will judge the world you made;
Lord, in mercy help your servants
For whose freedom you have paid:
Raise us up from dust to glory,
Guard us from all sin today;
King enthroned above all praises,
Save your people, God, we pray. Topics: Church; Church; Church; Kingdom/Reign of God; Praise; Saints; Morning Prayer Hymn; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Trinity; The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29); The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1); The Liturgical Year The Dedication of teh Lateran Basilica (November 9) Used With Tune: NETTLETON
God, We Praise You
Geduld ist euch vonnöthen
Author: P. Gerhard, 1606-1676 Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Topics: Christliche Sinn und Wandel Wachsamkeit und Treue
Geduld ist euch vonnöthen
I Sing a Song of the Saints of God
Author: Lesbia Scott Meter: Irregular Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Lyrics: 1 I sing a song of the saints of God,
Patient and brave and true,
Who toiled and fought and lived and died
For the Lord they loved and knew.
And one was a doctor, and one was a queen,
And one was a shepherdess on the green:
They were all of them saints of God, and I mean,
God helping, to be one too.
2 They loved their Lord so dear, so dear,
And God's love made them strong;
And they followed the right, for Jesus' sake,
The whole of their good lives long.
And one was a soldier, and one was a priest,
And one was slain by a fierce wild beast;
And there's not any reason, no, not the least
Why I shouldn't be one too.
3 They lived not only in ages past,
There are hundreds of thousands still;
The world is bright with the joyous saints
Who love to do Jesus' will.
You can meet them in school, or in lanes, or at sea,
In church, or in trains, or in shops, or at tea;
For the saints of God are just folk like me,
And I mean to be one too. Used With Tune: GRAND ISLE
I Sing a Song of the Saints of God
So Send I You -- by Grace Made Strong
Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 11.10.11.10 with coda Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 First Line: So send I you -- by grace made strong to triumph Topics: Commissioning Service; Commissioning Service; Cross of Believers; Word of God Used With Tune: TORONTO
So Send I You -- by Grace Made Strong
Frommes herz! sei unbetrübet
Author: H. G. Neuß, 1654-1716 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Topics: Trostlieder In äußerer Trübsal
Frommes herz! sei unbetrübet
Lord of the Living
Author: Fred Kaan Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 First Line: Lord of the living, in Your name assembled Lyrics: 1 Lord of the living, in Your name assembled
We join to thank You for the life remembered.
O God, have mercy, to Your children giving
Hope in believing.
2 Help us to treasure all that will remind us
Of the enrichment in the days behind us.
Your love has set us in the generations,
God of creation.
3 May we, whenever tempted to dejection,
Strongly recapture thoughts of resurrection.
You gave us Jesus to defeat our sadness
With Easter gladness.
4 Lord, You can lift us from the grave of sorrow
Into the presence of Your own tomorrow;
Give to Your people for the day's affliction
Your benediction. Topics: Funerals Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Lord of the Living
Enter, Jesus Bids Thee Welcome
Author: Sidney Dyer Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Topics: Fellowship of the Church Used With Tune: CORINTH
Enter, Jesus Bids Thee Welcome
Danos un corazón
Author: Juan A. Espinosa Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 First Line: Gente nueva creadora de la historia Topics: Justicia y Paz; Amor Fraternal; Fraternal Love; Justicia; Justice Used With Tune: GENTE NUEVA
Danos un corazón
Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation
Author: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:39-40, 12:1 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude; Communion of Saints; God in glory; Justice and Peace Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN
Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation
Have mercy Lord, on us we pray
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Have mercy Lord, on us we pray,
Thy grace to us reveal;
O turn thy Plagues from us away
Tho' we deserve them well.
2 Thy punishments are justly due,
And answer to our crimes!
And we are made to feel them too,
In these distressing times.
3 Lord, what destruction death has made,
How has it swept our towns;
What numbers number'd with the dead,
In neighbouring places round.
4 Death visits us in all our homes,
And there makes his abode:
And hurries mortals to their tombs
That sink beneath his load.
5 Well may we sorrow, weep and mourn,
And pray with all our heart:
That God in mercy may return,
And bid our Plagues depart.
Topics: Fast Day in time of Distress
Have mercy Lord, on us we pray
Con gratitud, Señor
Author: Richard Mant; Federico J. Pagura Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Topics: Comunión de los Santos; Comunión de los Santos; Communion of the Saints Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE
Con gratitud, Señor
Glory to you, O God
Author: Howard Charles Adie Gaunt (1902-1983) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40, 12:1 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Funerals general Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148th
Glory to you, O God
When from bondage we are summoned
Author: Delores Dufner, OSB (b. 1939) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Refrain First Line: Let us throw off all that hinders Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Christian Pilgrimage Used With Tune: GRID
When from bondage we are summoned
Saints, See the Cloud of Witnesses
Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 First Line: Saints, see the cloud of witnesses surround us Topics: The Church Militant; Feasts and Festivals Used With Tune: WOJTKIEWIECZ
Saints, See the Cloud of Witnesses
Look forward in faith
Author: Andrew J. Scobie (b. 1935) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Anniversaries; Neighbour; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: CARDROSS
Look forward in faith
Lord, What a Cloud of Witnesses
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11, 12:1 Lyrics: Lord, what a cloud of witnesses
Surrounds us as we work and pray!
Their faithful, loving service is
An inspiration every day.
We live in towns that others made;
We harvest what we did not sow—
And others sweated, labored, prayed
To build Christ’s church in which we grow.
Your Spirit gives us memory;
Now give your church clear vision, too.
Reformed, reforming, may we be
A church that seeks to follow you.
Topics: Anniversary, Church Used With Tune: TRURO
Lord, What a Cloud of Witnesses
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