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In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: Sir John Bowring, 1792-1872 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,515 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way. From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more lustre to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. Amen. Topics: Lent Used With Tune: RATHBUN

Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing

Author: Walter Shirley, 1725-1786 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 823 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross I spend. Life and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying friend. 2 Here I'll sit, forever viewing Mercy's streams, in streams of blood: Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Plead and claim my peace with God. 3 Truly blessed is the station, Low before His cross to lie; While I see divine compassion Beaming in His languid eye. 4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation Fix my thankful heart on Thee, Till I taste Thy full salvation And Thine unveiled glory see. Amen. Topics: Lent Used With Tune: BATTY (RINGE RECHT WENN GOTTES GNADE)

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,996 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a tribute far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Lent Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR, BEI DEINEM WORT

Day of Wonder, Day of Gladness

Author: B. H. Hall Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 25 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Day of wonder, day of gladness, Hail thy ever glorious light! Gone is sorrow, gone is sadness, Ended is the gloomy night! Listen to the angel’s story,-- Cast away all dark and dread; Give to God the Father glory! Christ is risen from the dead! 2 In the triumph of this hour, Jubilant shall swell the song; Unto Jesus, honor, power, Blessing, victory belong. Scattered are the clouds of error, Sin and hell are captive led; E’en the grave is free from terror, Christ is risen from the dead! 3 Every people, every nation, Soon shall hear the gladsome sound; Joyous tidings of salvation, Borne to earth’s remotest bound. Then shall rise, in tones excelling, Praise for grace so freely shed; And the Easter hymn be swelling, Christ is risen from the dead! Amen. Topics: Easter Used With Tune: AUTUMN

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 comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever-living 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 to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with His eye, He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 4 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. 5 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. 6 He lives, all glory to His Name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives, I know that my Redeemer lives! Amen. Topics: Easter Used With Tune: FEDERAL STREET

The Head That Once was Crowned with Thorns

Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 511 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is His by sovereign right: The King of kings and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal Light. 3 The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below, To whom He manifests His love, And grants His Name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with Him above; Their profit and their joy to know The mystery of His love. 6 The cross He bore is life and health, Though shame and death to Him: His people's hope, His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. Amen. Topics: Ascension Used With Tune: NOTTINGHAM (ST. MAGNUS).

Holy Ghost, with Light Divine

Author: Andrew Reed, 1787-1862 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 779 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Ghost, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine! Chase the shades of night away, Turn the darkness into day. 2 Let me see my Saviour's face, Let me all His beauties trace; Show those glorious truths to me, Which are only known to Thee. 3 Holy Ghost, with power divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; In Thy mercy pity me, From sin's bondage set me free. 4 Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Yield a sacred, settled peace, Let it grow and still increase. 5 Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down every idol throne, Reign supreme, and reign alone. 6 See, to Thee I yield my heart; Shed Thy life through every part A pure temple I would be, Wholly dedicate to Thee. Amen. Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: INNOCENTS

Lord God, the Holy Ghost

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 271 hymnals First Line: Lord God, the holy Ghost! Lyrics: 1 Lord God, the Holy Ghost! In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all Thy power. 2 We meet with one accord In our appointed place, And wait the promise of our Lord, The Spirit of all grace. 3 Like mighty rushing wind Upon the waves beneath, Move with one impulse every mind, One soul, one feeling breathe. 4 The young, the old inspire With wisdom from above; And give us hearts and tongues of fire, To pray, and praise, and love. 5 Spirit of light, explore, And chase our gloom away; With lustre shining more and more, Unto the perfect day! 6 Spirit of truth, be Thou In life and death our Guide; O Spirit of adoption, now May we be sanctified! Amen. Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: BETHLEHEM

Oh, Bless the Lord, my Soul!

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 252 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh, bless the Lord, my soul! Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless His Name, Whose favors are divine. 2 Oh, bless the Lord, my soul! Nor let His mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness, And without praises die. 3 'Tis He forgives thy sins; 'Tis He relieves thy pain; 'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses, And gives thee strength again. 4 He crowns thy life with love, When ransomed from the grave. He that redeemed my soul from death Hath sovereign power to save. 5 He fills the poor with good; He gives the sufferers rest; The Lord hath judgments for the proud, And justice for the opprest. 6 His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses known; But sent the world His truth and grace By His beloved Son. Amen. Topics: Worship Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

Love Divine, all Love Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,863 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all love excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down! Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. 2 Breathe, oh! breathe Thy loving spirit Into every troubled breast. Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find Thy promised rest. Take away the love of sinning, Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, Almighty, to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Graciously return, and never, Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy precious love. 4 Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored by Thee. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Amen. Topics: Worship Used With Tune: THEODORET