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Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise, Manifested by the star To the sages from afar; Branch of royal David's stem In thy birth at Bethlehem; Praises be to thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest. 2 Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme; And at Cana, wedding guest, In thy Godhead manifest; Manifest in pow'r divine, Changing water into wine; Praises be to thee addressed, God in flesh made manifest. 3 Grant us grace to see thee, Lord, Mirrored in thy holy Word; May we imitate thee now, And be pure, as pure art thou; That we like to thee may be At thy great Epiphany; And may praise thee, ever blessed, God in flesh made manifest. Topics: The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: SALZBURG

We Three Kings

Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Appears in 311 hymnals First Line: We three kings of Orient are 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 King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown him again, King forever, Ceasing never Over us all to reign. [Refrain] 3 Frankincense to offer have I: Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising Gladly raising, Worship him, God on high. [Refrain] 4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorr'wing, sighing, Bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone cold tomb. [Refrain] 5 Glorious now behold him arise, King and God and Sacrifice; "Alleluia, Alleluia!" Sounds through the earth and skies. [Refrain] Topics: The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Psalm 68:29 Used With Tune: KINGS OF ORIENT

Forty Days and Forty Nights

Author: George H. Smyttan, 1822-1879 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 157 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights You were fasting in the wild; Forty days and forty nights Tempted, and yet undefiled. 2 Shall not we your sorrow share And from worldly joys abstain, Fasting with unceasing prayer, Strong with you to suffer pain? 3 Then if Satan on us press, Flesh or spirit to assail, Victor in the wilderness, Grant we may not faint nor fail! 4 So shall we have peace divine: Holier gladness ours shall be; Round us, too, shall angels shine, Such as served you faithfully. 5 Keep, O keep us, Savior dear, Ever constant by your side; That with you we may appear At th'eternal Eastertide. Topics: The Liturgical Year Ash Wednesday; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Used With Tune: HEINLEIN

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 470 hymnals First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives! 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-living head! 2 He lives triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save; He lives in majesty above; He lives to guide his Church in love. 3 He lives to silence all my fears; He lives to wipe away my tears; He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives all blessings to impart. 4 He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my Savior, still the same; What joy this blest assurance gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Paschal Mystery; Resurrection; Salvation; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Rite of Committal; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Job 19:25 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 214 hymnals First Line: Alleluia! sing to Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! His the scepter, his the throne; Alleluia! his the triumph, His the victory alone; Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of ev'ry nation Has redeemed us by his blood. 2 Alleluia! not as orphans Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! he is near us, Faith believes, nor questions how: Though the cloud from sight received him, When the forty days were o'er, Shall our hearts forget his promise? "I am with you evermore!" 3 Alleluia! Bread of Angels, Here on earth our food, our stay! Alleluia! here the sinful Flee to you from day to day: Intercessor, friend of sinners, Earth's redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia! King eternal, You the Lord of lords we own; Alleluia! born of Mary, Earth your footstool, heav'n your throne: You within the veil have entered, Robed in flesh, our great high priest; Here on earth both priest and victim In the Eucharistic feast. 5 Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; Alleluia to the Savior Who has won the victory; Alleluia to the Spirit, Font of love and sanctity; Alleluia! Alleluia! To the triune majesty. Topics: Praise; Salvation; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord; The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe, d. ca. 1593 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 720 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell, Come we before him, and rejoice. 2 Know that the Lord is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he does us feed, And for his sheep he does us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise; Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his Name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? The Lord our God is good: His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. 5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav'n and earth adore, From us and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. Topics: Gathering; Global Family; Love of God for Us; People of God; Praise; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Morning Prayer Hymn; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; The Liturgical Year The Dedication of teh Lateran Basilica (November 9) Scripture: Psalm 2:11 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

For the Healing of the Nations

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord; For a just and equal sharing Of the things that earth affords. To a life of love and action Help us rise and pledge our word. 2 Lead us now, Lord, into freedom, From despair your world release; That redeemed from war and hatred, All may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness Fear will die and hope increase. 3 You, creator God, have written Your great name on humankind; For our growing in your likeness Bring the life of Christ to mind: That by our response and service Earth its destiny may find. Topics: Christian Life; Christian Life; Christian Life; Healing; Justice; Love for Others; Ministry/Mission; Peace; Social Concern; Trust Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (TANTUM ERGO)

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 829 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Refrain First Line: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword. O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word! Refrain: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2 Faith of our fathers! we will strive To win all nations unto thee. And through the truth that comes from God We all shall then be truly free: [Refrain] 3 Faith of our fathers! We will love Both friend and foe in all our strife, And preach thee, too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life: [Refrain] Topics: Christian Life; Church; Courage; Christian Life; Church; Courage; Christian Life; Church; Courage; Discipleship; Faith; Journey; Ministry/Mission; Pilgrim Church; Saints; Morning Prayer Hymn; Evening Prayer Hymn; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1) Scripture: Psalm 22:4-5 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

How Can I Keep from Singing

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899; Doris Plenn Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song; Above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real though far-off hymn That hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that rock I’m clinging. Since Love is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; It sounds and echoes in my soul; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though the tempest 'round me roar, I hear the truth it liveth. What though the darkness 'round me close, Songs in the night it giveth. [Refrain] 4 When tyrants tremble, sick with fear, And hear their death knells ringing; When friends rejoice both far and near, How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 5 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am his; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: Confidence; Courage; Confidence; Courage; Confidence; Courage; Faith; Hope; Music Ministry; Refuge; Retreats; Trust Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Used With Tune: ENDLESS SONG

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,237 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 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. 3 A thousand ages in thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 4 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Soon bears us all away; We 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 Guard while life shall last, And our eternal Home. Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Hope; Refuge; Trust; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Morning Prayer Hymn; Evening Prayer Hymn Scripture: Psalm 38:15 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE