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All Is O'er, the Pain, the Sorrow

Author: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-85 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #731 (1969) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 All is o'er, the pain, the sorrow, Human taunts and Satan's spite; Death shall be despoiled tomorrow Of the Prey he grasps tonight. Yet once more, his own to save, Christ must sleep within the grave. 2 Fierce and deadly was the anguish On the bitter cross he bore; How did soul and body languish Till the toil of death was o'er! But that toil, so fierce and dread, Bruised and crushed the Serpent's head. 3 Close and still the tomb that holds him While in brief repose he lies; Deep the slumber that enfolds him, Veiled awhile from mortal eyes-- Slumber such as needs must be After hard-won victory. 4 So this night, with voice of sadness Chant the anthem soft and low; Loftier strains of praise and gladness From tomorrow's harps shall flow: Death and Hell at length are slain, Christ has triumphed! Christ doth reign! Topics: The Christian Year Holy Saturday Tune Title: PSALM 146

Angels We Have Heard on High

Hymnal: WSCW1969 #711 (1969) Meter: 7.7.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains: Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo! 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain] 3 Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain] 4 Glory to the Father be, Glory, Virgin-born to thee, Glory to the Holy Ghost, Praised by men and heavenly host: [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Year Christmastide Tune Title: GLORIA

At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing

Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-68 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #733 (1969) Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, Who has washed us in the tide Flowing from his pierced side. Alleluia! 2 Praise we him, whose love divine Gives his sacred blood for wine, Gives his body for the feast, Christ the Victim, Christ the Priest. Alleluia! 3 Mighty Victim from the sky, Hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie; Thou hast conquered in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light. Alleluia! 4 Now no more can death appall, Now no more the grave enthrall; Thou hast opened Paradise, And in thee thy saints shall rise. Alleluia! 5 Easter triumph, Easter joy, Sin alone can this destroy; From sin's power do thou set free Souls newborn, O Lord in thee. Alleluia! 6 Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto thee we raise: Risen Lord, all praise to thee With the Spirit ever be. Alleluia! Amen. Topics: The Christian Year Eastertide Tune Title: SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel, 1817-77 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #743 (1969) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus Every knee shall bow, Every tongue confess him King of glory now; ’Tis the Father’s pleasure We should call him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season To receive a name From the lips of sinners Unto whom he came, Faithfully he bore it, Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious When from death he passed. 3 Bore it up triumphant With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures, To the central height, To the throne of Godhead, To the Father’s breast; Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest. 4 Name him, brothers, name him -- Strong your love as death -- But with awe and wonder, And with bated breath; He is God the Savior, He is Christ the Lord, Ever to be worshiped, Evermore adored. 5 In your hearts enthrone him; There let him subdue All that is not holy, All that is not true: Crown him as your Captain In temptation's hour; Let his will enfold you In its light and power. 6 Brothers, this Lord Jesus Dwells with us again, In his Father's wisdom O'er the earth to reign; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon his brow, And our hearts confess him King of glory now. 7 Glory then to Jesus, Who, the Prince of light, To a world in darkness Brought the gift of sight; Praise to God the Father; In the Spirit's love Praise we all together Him who reigns above. Amen. Topics: The Christian Year Ascensiontide Tune Title: KING'S WESTON

Before the Ending of the Day

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #790 (1969) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Before the ending of the day, Creator of the world, we pray That with thy gracious favor thou Wouldst be our Guard and Keeper now. 2 From all ill dreams defend our sight, From fears and terrors of the night: Drive far away our wily foe That spot of sin we may not know. 3 O Father, this we ask be done Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son, Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee, Both lives and reigns eternally. Amen. Topics: Times and Seasons Evening Tune Title: JAM LUCIS

The Victimae Paschali Celebration

Author: Wipo of Burgundy; Martin L. Seltz, 1909-67 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #741a (1969) First Line: Christians, to the Paschal Victim Lyrics: 1 Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! 2 A Lamb the sheep redeemeth: Christ who only is sinless, Reconcileth sinners to the Father. 3 Death and life have contended In that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal. Christ is arisen From the pangs, the prison. So let our joy rise full and free, Christ our Comfort true will be, Kyrieleis. (Lord, have mercy.) 4 Speak Mary, declaring What thou sawest wayfaring. 5 "The tomb of Christ, who is living, The glory of Jesus' resurrection; 6 Bright angels attesting, The shroud and napkin resting. 7 Yea, Christ, my Hope, is arisen: To Galilee he goes before you." Were he not arisen, Then death were still our prison. Now, with him to life restored, We praise the Father of Christ our Lord. Kyrieleis. (Lord, have mercy.) 8 Christ indeed from death is risen, Our new life obtaining. Have mercy, Victor King, ever reigning! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! So let our joy rise full and free, Christ our Comfort true will be. Kyrieleis. (Lord, have mercy.) Topics: The Christian Year Eastertide Tune Title: VICTIMAE PASCHALI LAUDES

The Victimae Paschali Celebration

Author: Wipo of Burgundy; Martin L. Seltz, 1909-67 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #741b (1969) First Line: Christians, to the Paschal Victim Lyrics: Choir: 1 Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! 2 A Lamb the sheep redeemeth: Christ who only is sinless, Reconcileth sinners to the Father. 3 Death and life have contended In that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal. Congregation: Christ is arisen From the pangs, the prison. So let our joy rise full and free, Christ our Comfort true will be, Kyrieleis. (Lord, have mercy.) Choir: 4 Speak Mary, declaring What thou sawest wayfaring. 5 "The tomb of Christ, who is living, The glory of Jesus' resurrection; 6 Bright angels attesting, The shroud and napkin resting. 7 Yea, Christ, my Hope, is arisen: To Galilee he goes before you." Congregation: Were he not arisen, Then death were still our prison. Now, with him to life restored, We praise the Father of Christ our Lord. Kyrieleis. (Lord, have mercy.) 8 Choir: Christ indeed from death is risen, Our new life obtaining. Have mercy, Victor King, ever reigning! Congregation: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! So let our joy rise full and free, Christ our Comfort true will be. Kyrieleis. (Lord, have mercy.) Topics: The Christian Year Eastertide Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Richard Frederick Littledale, 1833-90; Bianco da Siena, d. 1434 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #755 (1969) Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine, Seek thou this soul of mine, And visit it with thine own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, Within my heart appear, And kindle it, thy holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn Till earthly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let thy glorious light Shine ever on my sight And clothe me round, the while my path illuming. 3 Let holy charity Mine outward vesture be And lowliness become mine inner clothing-- True lowliness of heart Which takes the humbler part And o'er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. 4 And so the yearning strong With which the soul will long Shall far outpass the power of human telling; For none can guess its grace Till he become the place Wherein the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. Topics: The Trinity The Holy Spirit Tune Title: DOWN AMPNEY

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #705 (1969) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art, Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 2 Born thy people to deliver; Born a child and yet a king! Born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By thine all-sufficient merit Raise us to thy glorious throne. Topics: The Christian Year Adventtide Tune Title: JEFFERSON

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

Author: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: WSCW1969 #738 (1969) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God has brought His Israel Into joy from sadness. 'Tis the spring of souls today: Christ has burst his prison And from three days' sleep in death As a sun has risen. 2 All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From his light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. Neither could the gates of death Nor the tomb's dark portal Nor the watchers nor the seal Hold thee as a mortal. 3 But today amidst thine own Thou didst stand, bestowing That, thy peace, which evermore Passes human knowing. Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God has brought his Israel Into joy from sadness. 4 "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. Amen. Topics: The Christian Year Eastertide Tune Title: GAUDEAMUS PARITER