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The spacious firmament on high

Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #148 (2008) Person Name: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, with all the blue ethereal sky, and spangled heavens, a shining frame, their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun from day to day does his Creator's power display; and publishes to every land the work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, the moon takes up the wondrous tale, and nightly to the listening earth repeats the story of her birth; while all the stars that round her burn, and all the planets, in their turn, confirm the tidings, as they roll and spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though in solemn silence all move round the dark terrestrial ball? What though no real voice nor sound amid their radiant orbs be found? In reason's ear they all rejoice, and utter forth a glorious voice; for ever singing as they shine, 'The hand that made us is divine.' Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: FIRMAMENT

When Jesus saw the fishermen

Author: Edith Agnew (b. 1897) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #340 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: Edith Agnew (b. 1897) Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Discipleship Scripture: Genesis 1:28-30 Languages: English Tune Title: THE SEVEN JOYS OF MARY

God is working his purpose out, as year succeeds to year

Author: Arthur Campbell Ainger (1841-1919) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #235 (2008) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Arthur Campbell Ainger (1841-1919) Lyrics: 1 God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year: God is working his purpose out, and the time is drawing near; nearer and nearer draws the time the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 2 From farthest east to farthest west, where human feet have trod, by the voice of many messengers goes forth the voice of God: 'Give ear to me, you continents, you islands give ear to me, that earth may be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea.' 3 Let us go forth in the strength of God, with the banner of Christ unfurled, that the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world: let us all fight with sorrow and sin, to set their captives free, that earth may be filled with the glory of God, as the waters cover the sea. 4 All that we do can have no worth, unless God bless the deed; vainly we hope for the harvest-tide, till God gives life to the seed; yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Gospel Call; Kingdom of God; New Year; Visons and Dreams Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12 Languages: English Tune Title: BENSON

All things bright and beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #137a (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: [Refrain:] All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, he made their glowing colours, he made their tiny wings: [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky: [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden, he made them every one. [Refrain] 4 He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation; T; Summer; Winter Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

All things bright and beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #137b (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: [Refrain:] All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, he made their glowing colours, he made their tiny wings: [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky: [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden, he made them every one. [Refrain] 4 He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: The Activity of God God in creation; Summer; Winter Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ROYAL OAK

Once in royal David's city

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #315 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her Baby in a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven, who is God and Lord of all, and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall. With the poor and meek and lowly lived on earth our Saviour holy. 3 And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love, for that Child so dear and helpless is our Lord in heaven above; and he leads his children on to the place where he is gone. 4 Not in that poor lowly stable, with the oxen standing by, we shall see him; but in heaven, set at God's right hand on high; where his children gather round, bright like stars, with glory crowned. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY

There is a green hill far away

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #380 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, outside a city wall, where the dear Lord was crucified who died to save us all. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell, what pains he had to bear, but we believe it was for us he hung and suffered there. 3 He died that we might be forgiven, he died to make us good, that we might go at last to heaven, saved by his precious blood. 4 There was no other good enough to pay the price of sin, he only could unlock the gate of heaven, and let us in. 5 Oh, dearly, dearly has he loved, and we must love him too, and trust in his redeeming blood, and try his works to do. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20 Languages: English Tune Title: HORSLEY

Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #509 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea, day by day his voice is sounding, saying, 'Christian, follow me'. 2 As, of old, Saint Andrew heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and toil and kindred, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store; from each idol that would keep us, saying, 'Christian, love me more'. 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, 'Christian, love me more than these.' 5 Jesus calls us! By your mercy, Saviour, make us hear your call, give our hearts to your obedience, serve and love you best of all. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; St. Andrew Scripture: 1 John 5:21 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW

I bind unto myself today

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895); St. Patrick (372-466) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #639a (2008) Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity; by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. 2 I bind this day to me for ever, by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation; his baptism in the Jordan river; his death on cross for my salvation; his bursting from the spicèd tomb; his riding up the heavenly way; his coming at the day of doom: I bind unto myself today. 3 I bind unto myself today the virtues of the star-lit heaven, the glorious sun's life-giving ray, the whiteness of the moon at even, the flashing of the lightning free, the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks, the stable earth, the deep salt sea around the old eternal rocks. 4 I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, his eye to watch, his might to stay, his ear to hearken to my need; the wisdom of my God to teach, his hand to guide, his shield to ward, the word of God to give me speech, his heavenly host to be my guard. [verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c] 6 I bind unto myself the Name, the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three, of whom all nature hath creation, Eternal Father, Spirit, Word. Praise to the Lord of my salvation, salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PATRICK

Christ be with me, Christ within me

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895); St. Patrick (372-466) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #639c (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Lyrics: [Verses 1-4 are at #639a] 5 Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. [Verse 6 is at #639a] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: GARTAN