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Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

Appears in 459 hymnals Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Topics: Baptism of Children Used With Tune: [Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia]

Appears in 729 hymnals First Line: Our Father, who art in heaven Lyrics: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the pow'r, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Topics: Funeral Mass Used With Tune: [Our Father, who art in heaven]

Comfort, Comfort, O My People

Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort, O my people, Speak of peace, now says our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrow's load. Speak unto Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell of all the sins I cover, And that warfare now is over. 2 Hark, the voice of one who's crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all to full repentance Since the kingdom now is here. O that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way; Let the valleys rise to meet him And the hills bow down to greet him. 3 O make straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad; And all flesh shall see the token That his word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Advent 2 Year B; Comfort; Confidence; Forgiveness; Hope; Humility; John the Baptist; Kingdom / Reign of God; Messianic; Peace; Reconciliation; Repentance; Trust Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Used With Tune: GENEVA 42

Come, O Long Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 749 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, O long expected Jesus, Born to set your people free; From our fears and sins release us; Free us from captivity. Israel's strength and consolation, You, the hope of all the earth, Dear desire of ev'ry nation, Come, and save us by your birth. 2 Born your people to deliver; Born a child and yet a king! Born to reign in us for ever, Now your gracious kingdom bring. By your own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By your all sufficient merit Raise us to your glorious throne. Topics: Advent; Comfort; Freedom; Holy Spirit; Hope; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Kingdom / Reign of God; Liberation; Petition Scripture: Exodus 20 Used With Tune: JEFFERSON

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933 Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Infant holy Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, Infant lowly, For his bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging Angels singing, Noels ringing, Tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2 Flocks were sleeping: Shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new, Saw the glory, Heard the story, Tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, Free from sorrow, Praises voicing Greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:6-18 Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish carol

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; John F. Young, 1820-1885 Meter: 6.6.8.9.6.6 Appears in 622 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing alleluia; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! 3 Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light, Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:6-14 Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

O Sacred Head Surrounded

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Henry Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 88 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Sacred Head surrounded By crown of piercing thorn! O bleeding Head, so wounded, Reviled and put to scorn! The pow'r of death comes o'er you, The glow of life decays, Yet angel hosts adore you, And tremble as they gaze. 2 I see your strength and vigor All fading in the strife, And death with cruel rigor, Bereaving you of life; O agony and dying! O love to sinners free! Jesus, all grace supplying, O turn your face on me. 3 In this, your bitter passion, Good Shepherd, think of me With your most sweet compassion, Unworthy though I be: Beneath your cross abiding For ever would I rest, In your dear love confiding, And with your presence blest. Topics: Good Friday; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Palm Sunday; Petition; Shepherd; Suffering Scripture: John 19 Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE

Were You There

Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 218 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Refrain First Line: Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they pierced him in the side? Were you there when they pierced him in the side? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they pierced him in the side? 4 Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when the sun refused to shine? 5 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? 6 Were you there when they rolled the stone away? Were you there when they rolled the stone away? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they rolled the stone away? Topics: Cross; Good Friday; Jesus Christ; Palm Sunday; Suffering Scripture: John 19:34 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: African American spiritual

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise The Strain

Author: John of Damascus, c.675-c.749; John M. Neale, 1818-1886 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 380 hymnals First Line: Come, ye faithful raise the strain Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God has brought his Israel Into joy from sadness; Loosed from Pharoah's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters. 2 'Tis the spring of souls today; Christ has burst his prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun has risen; All the winter of our sins, Long and dark is flying From his light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. 3 Now the queen of seasons, bright With the day of splendor, With the royal feast of feasts, Comes its joy to render; Comes to gladden faithful hearts Who with true affection Welcome in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 4 Neither could the gates of death, Nor the tomb's dark portal, Nor the watchers, nor the seal Hold him as a mortal; For today amid the Twelve Christ appeared bestowing Lasting peace which evermore Passes human knowing. 5 "Alleluia!" now we cry To our King immortal, Who, triumphant, burst the bars Of the tomb's dark portal; "Alleluia!" with the Son, God the Father praising; "Alleluia!" yet again To the Spirit raising. Topics: Baptism; Celebration; Christian Initiation; Easter; Freedom; Gathering; Jesus Christ; Liberation; Paschal Mystery; Peace Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Used With Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 470 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives; What joy the blest assurance gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever-lasting Head! 2 He lives, to bless me with his love; He lives, to plead for me above; He lives, my hungry soul to feed; He lives, to help in time of need. 3 He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives, my mansion to prepare; He lives, to bring me safely there. 4 He lives, all glory to his name; He lives, my Savior still the same; What joy the blest assurance gives; I know that my Redeemer lives! Topics: Comfort; Confidence; Easter; Easter 5 Year A; Funeral; Hope; Life; Paschal Mystery; Providence; Trust Scripture: Hebrews 13:8 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET