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Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 267 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow'rs before You, Op'ning to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! 2 All Your works with joy surround You, Earth and heav'n reflect Your rays, Stars and angels sing around You, Center of unbroken praise; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Praising You eternally! 3 Always giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Loving Father, Christ our Brother, Let Your light upon us shine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. 4 Mortals join the mighty chorus, Which the morning stars began; God's own love is reigning o’er us, Joining people hand in hand. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward In the triumph song of life. Topics: God's Hand in Nature; God Glory and Power; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Joy; Victory Scripture: Romans 14:17 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,239 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home! 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne Still may we dwell secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op'ning day. 5 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guide while life shall last, And our eternal home. Topics: Assurance; God Glory and Power; Security Scripture: Psalm 90:1-2 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 843 hymnals 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 succor 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, Are precious in his sight. 3 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, Love, joy, and 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 To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end: The tide of time shall never His covenant remove, His name shall stand forever; That name to us is Love. Topics: Advent First; Freedom; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Hope; Jesus Christ His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ His Life and Ministry; Joy; Kingdom; New Birth; Peace; Prayer and Intercession Scripture: Luke 4:18 Used With Tune: SHEFFIELD

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come- Raise the song of harvest-home: All is safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin. God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied: Come to God's own temple, come- Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield: Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown. First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come And shall take His harvest home: From His field shall in that day All offenses purge away- Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest-home: Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, forever purified, In Thy presence to abide: Come, with all Thine angels, come- Raise the glorious harvest-home. Topics: Advent Second; Freedom; Gratitude; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Planting and Harvest; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 100:4 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous; John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 545 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bead Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love You, Lord Jesus! look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus! I ask You to stay Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Your tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with You there. Topics: Children's Hymns; Christmas; Heaven; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus; Prayer and Intercession Scripture: Luke 2:6 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawkes, 1835-1918 Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 975 hymnals First Line: I need Thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev'ry hour I need Thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. 2 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their pow’r When Thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need Thee ev'ry hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Teach me Thy will; And Thy rich promises In me fulfill. [Refrain] Topics: Guidance; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Prayer and Intercession; Promises; Refuge; Surrender; Temptation Scripture: Psalm 119:10 Used With Tune: NEED

Oh, What He's Done for Me

Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh, what He's done for me. Oh, what He's done for me. Oh, what He's done for me. I never shall forget what He's done for me. 2 He took my feet out the miry clay, that's what He's done for me. He took my feet out the miry clay, I never shall forget what He's done for me. 3 He feeds me when I'm hungry, that's what He's done for me. He feeds me when I'm hungry, I never shall forget what He's done for me. 4 He picked me up and turned me around, that's what He's done for me. He picked me up and turned me around, I never shall forget what He's done for me. 5 He gave me a home in glory, that's what He's done for me. He gave me a home in glory, I never shall forget what He's done for me. Topics: Assurance; Burdens; God Glory and Power; God Love and Mercy; God Love and Mercy Scripture: Job 5:9 Used With Tune: [Oh, what He's done for me] Text Sources: Congregational Praise Song

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Appears in 311 hymnals Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, Moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to Thy perfect light. 2 Born a babe on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold we bring to crown Him again; King for ever, Ceasing never, Over us all to reign. [Refrain] 3 Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh, Prayer and praising Gladly raising, Worshiping God on high. [Refrain] 4 Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gath'ring gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, Bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone cold tomb. [Refrain] 5 Glorious now behold Him rise, King and God and sacrifice: Heav'n sings, "Hallelujah!" "Hallelujah!" earth replies. [Refrain] Topics: Epiphany; Joy; Peace; Prayer and Intercession; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Matthew 2:11 Used With Tune: KINGS OF ORIENT

Brightest and Best

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 911 hymnals First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us Thine aid, Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Say, shall we yield Him in costly devotion, Odors of Edom and off'rings divine, Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 3 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. 4 Cold on His cradle the dewdrops 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. Topics: Epiphany; Jesus Christ Savior; Prayer and Intercession; Redemption; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Matthew 2:9 Used With Tune: MORNING STAR

Peace! Be Still!

Author: Mary A. Baker Appears in 269 hymnals First Line: Master, the tempest is raging! Lyrics: Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high! The sky is o'ershadowed with blackness, No shelter or help is nigh: Carest Thou not that we perish?" How canst Thou lie asleep, When each moment so madly is threat'ning A grave in the angry deep? The winds and the waves shall obey Thy will. Peace, be still! Peace, be still! Peace, be still! Peace, be still! Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea, Or demons, or men, or whatever it be, No water can swallow the ship where lies the Master of ocean and earth and skies; They all shall sweetly obey Thy will! Peace! Peace, be still! Topics: Assurance; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ His Life and Ministry; Peace; Refuge; Surrender Scripture: Mark 4:39 Used With Tune: [Master, the tempest is raging!]