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Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Author: Haldor Lillenas Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.12 with refrain Appears in 103 hymnals Refrain First Line: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sin; how shall my tongue describe it, where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, setting my spirit free, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. Refrain: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, deeper than the mighty rolling sea, higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, all sufficient grace for even me; broader than the scope of my transgressions, sing it! greater far than all my sin and shame. O magnify the precious name of Jesus, praise his name! 2 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching to all the lost, by it I have been pardoned, saved to the uttermost. Chains have been torn asunder, giving me liberty, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain] 3 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching the most reviled, by its transforming power making me God’s dear child, purchasing peace and heaven for all eternity, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain] Topics: Atonement; Confessing Faith; Grace; Liberation; Name of Jesus; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 146 Used With Tune: WONDERFUL GRACE Text Sources: Northfield Hymnal No. 3, 1918

Amen

Meter: Irregular Appears in 979 hymnals Lyrics: Amen, amen. Amen, amen, amen! Topics: Amen; Crisis Local, National, Global; Heritage African American; Protest; Amen; Children Appropriate for; Crisis Local, National, Global; Heritage African American; Protest Used With Tune: AMEN Text Sources: Hebrew traditional, אָ ֵמן (Amen) (Mediterranean), ca. 4th c. BC

Come, Christians, Join to Sing

Author: Christian H. Bateman Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 125 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen! loud praise to Christ we bring; Alleluia! Amen! let all, with heart and voice, before his throne rejoice; praise is his gracious choice. Alleluia! Amen! 2 Come, lift your hearts on high, Alleluia! Amen! let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen! Christ is our guide and friend on whom we can depend: his love shall never end. Alleluia! Amen! 3 Praise yet our Christ again, Alleluia! Amen! life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen! on heaven’s blissful shore, his goodness we’ll adore, singing forevermore, Alleluia! Amen! Topics: Death and Eternal Life; Heaven; Jesus Christ Images and Names of; Jesus Christ Resurrection of; Praise; Reign of Christ Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2 Used With Tune: MADRID Text Sources: The Sacred Song Book for Children, 1843

O Love, How Deep, How Broad

Author: Thomas à Kempis; Benjamin Webb Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 139 hymnals First Line: O love, how deep, how broad, how high! Lyrics: 1 O love, how deep, how broad, how high! It fills the heart with ecstasy, that God, the Son of God, should take our mortal form for mortals’ sake. 2 For us he was baptized and bore his holy fast, and hungered sore. For us temptation sharp he knew, for us the tempter overthrew. 3 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. 4 For us to wicked hands betrayed, scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed, he bore the shameful cross and death, for us at length gave up his breath. 5 Eternal glory to our God for love so deep, so high, so broad; the Trinity whom we adore forever and forevermore. Topics: Heritage Before 1500; Incarnation; Jesus Christ Baptism of; Jesus Christ Death of; Jesus Christ Life of; Jesus Christ Love of; Journey to the Cross; Lent Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS Text Sources: trans. Benjamin Webb (England), The Hymnal Noted, 1851, alt.

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Author: Theodulph of Orleans; John M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 598 hymnals First Line: Thou art the King of Israel Lyrics: Refrain: All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. 1 Thou art the King of Israel and David’s royal Son, who in the Lord’s name cometh, the King and blessed One. [Refrain] 2 The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went; our praise and prayer and anthems before thee we present. [Refrain] 3 Thou didst accept their praises, accept our hymns of praise; to thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. [Refrain] Topics: Palm Sunday; Heritage Before 1500; Palm Sunday; Reign of Christ Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29 Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH (VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN) Text Sources: “Gloria, laus, et honor,” ca. 820; trans. John M. Neale (England), The Hymnal Noted, 1851

Shout to the Lord (Cante al Señor)

Author: Darlene Zschech; Don Moen Meter: Irregular Appears in 35 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, my Savior (Mi Cristo, mi rey) Refrain First Line: Shout to the Lord, all the earth, let us sing (Cante al Señor, toda la creación) Topics: Comfort; Confessing Faith; Love for God; Praise; Protection; Worship Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-7 Used With Tune: SHOUT TO THE LORD

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,209 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. 2 Other refuge have I none; hangs my helpless soul on thee. Leave, ah, leave me not alone, still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed, all my help from thee I bring. Cover my defenseless head with the shadow of thy wing. 3 Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cover all my sin. Let the healing streams abound, make and keep me whole within. Thou of life the fountain art, freely let me take of thee. Spring thou up within my heart, rise to all eternity. Topics: Assurance of Grace; Funeral / Memorial Service; Joy; Protection; Sin; Suffering Scripture: Psalm 36:5-10 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH Text Sources: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1740, alt.

Oh, For a Thousand Tongues

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,730 hymnals First Line: Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, my great Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace, the triumphs of his grace, the triumphs of his grace! 2 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name, the honors of thy name, the honors of thy name. 3 Glory to God, and praise, and love be ever, ever giv’n, be ever, ever giv’n by saints below and saints above, the church in earth and heav’n, the church in earth and heav’n, the church in earth and heav’n. Topics: Confessing Faith; Gathering; Mission; Music; Name of Jesus; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 145 Used With Tune: LYNGHAM Text Sources: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1740

El Senyor és la meva força (In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful)

Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: El Senyor és la meva força (In the Lord I'll be ever thankful) Topics: Children Appropriate for; Comfort; God Presence of; Praying Gratitude; Praying Short Prayer Responses Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7 Used With Tune: IN THE LORD I’LL BE EVER THANKFUL Text Sources: Taizé Community (France); English and Spanish trans. Taizé Community

Take, O Take Me as I Am

Author: John L. Bell Meter: 7.7.7.4 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Anointing; Church Leadership; Church Membership; Commitment; Ordination; Praying For Ourselves; Praying Short Prayer Responses Scripture: Song of Solomon 8:6 Used With Tune: GIVING