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Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 133 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding!
"Christ is near," we hear the cry.
"Cast away the works of darkness,
All you children of the day!"
2 Startled at the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, its sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.
3 See the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heav'n.
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all, to be forgiv'n;
4 So when next he comes in glory
And the world is wrapped in fear,
He will shield us with his mercy
And with words of love draw near.
5 Honor, glory, might, dominion
To the Father and the Son,
With the ever-living Spirit
While eternal ages run.
Topics: Advent; Judgment; Light; Praise, Adoration Scripture: Romans 13:11-12 Used With Tune: MERTON Text Sources: Latin hymn, 1632
Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
What Star Is This
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 91 hymnals First Line: What star is this, with beams so bright Lyrics: 1 What star is this, with beams so bright,
More lovely than the noonday light?
’Tis sent to announce a newborn king,
Glad tidings of our God to bring.
2 ’Tis now fulfilled what God decreed,
“From Jacob shall a star proceed”;
And lo! the eastern sages stand,
To read in heav'n the Lord’s command.
3 O Jesus, while the star of grace
Impels us on to seek your face,
Let not our slothful hearts refuse
The guidance of your light to use.
4 To God Creator, heav'nly light,
To Christ, revealed in earthly night,
To God the Spirit blest we raise
An endless song of thankful praise! Topics: Epiphany; Grace; Guidance; Light; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving Scripture: Luke 2:2 Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS
What Star Is This
Arise, Your Light Is Come
Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: Arise, your light is come! Topics: Advent; Christian Life; Discipleship; Ministry; Mission; Social Concern; Witness Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG
Arise, Your Light Is Come
Lead Me, Guide Me
Author: Doris M. Akers, b. 1922 Appears in 42 hymnals First Line: I am weak and I need thy strength and pow'r Refrain First Line: Lead me, guide me, along the way Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Christian Life; Discipleship; Guidance; Lent; Pilgrimage; Repentance, Forgiveness; Trust Used With Tune: [I am weak and I need thy strength and pow'r]
Lead Me, Guide Me
Once In Royal David's City
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7 Appears in 407 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city
Stood a lowly cattle shed,
Where a mother laid her baby
In a manger for his bed.
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little child.
2 He came down to earth from heaven
Who is God and Lord of all,
And his shelter was a stable,
And his cradle was a stall.
With the poor and mean and lowly
Lived on earth our Savior holy.
3 And through all his wondrous childhood
He would honor and obey,
Love and watch the lowly maiden
In whose gentle arms he lay.
Christian children all should be
Kind, obedient, good as he.
4 For he is our childhood's pattern,
Day by day like us he grew;
He was little, weak, and helpless,
Tears and smiles like us he knew;
And he feels for all our sadness,
And he shares in all our gladness.
5 And our eyes at last shall see him,
Through his own redeeming love;
For that child so dear and gentle
Is our Lord in heav'n above:
And he leads his children on
To the place where he has gone. Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Luke 2:4-7 Used With Tune: IRBY
Once In Royal David's City
A Stable Lamp Is Lighted
Author: Richard Wilbur, b. 1921 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.6.7.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Christmas Season; Kingdom of God Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: ANDUJAR
A Stable Lamp Is Lighted
Kyrie – Litany Response
Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison Lyrics: Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison.
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison. Topics: Prayer; Service Music Used With Tune: [Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison]
Kyrie – Litany Response
Bread Of The World
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 338 hymnals First Line: Bread of the world, in mercy broken Lyrics: Bread of the world, in mercy broken,
Wine of the soul, in mercy shed,
By whom the words of life were spoken,
And in whose death our sins are dead:
Look on the heart by sorrow broken,
Look on the tears by sinners shed;
And be your feast to us the token
That by your grace our souls are fed. Topics: Forgiveness; Grace; Holy Communion; Repentance, Forgiveness Scripture: John 6:32-35 Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU
Bread Of The World
When Jesus Left His Father's Throne
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 128 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When Jesus left his Father's throne,
He chose a humble birth;
Like us, unhonored and unknown,
He came to dwell on earth.
Like him may we be found below,
In wisdom's paths of peace;
Like him in grace and knowledge grow,
As years and strength increase.
2 Sweet were his words and kind his look,
When mothers round him pressed;
Their infants in his arms he took,
And on his bosom blessed.
Safe from the world's alluring harms,
Beneath his watchful eye,
Thus in the circle of his arms
May we for ever lie.
3 When Jesus into Zion rode,
The children sang around;
For joy they plucked the palms and strowed
Their garments on the ground.
Hosanna our glad voices raise,
Hosanna to our King!
Should we forget our Savior's praise,
The stones themselves would sing. Topics: Jesus Christ; Palm/Passion Sunday Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
When Jesus Left His Father's Throne
O Christ The Great Foundation
Author: Timothy T'ingfang Lew, 1891-1947 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Christ the King; Church; Commemorations and Occasions Renewers of the Church; Commemorations and Occasions Saints; Community in Christ; Dedication of a Church; Easter Season; Evangelism; Faith; Grace; Jesus Christ; Justification; Pentecost; Salvation; Social Concern; Unity Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43 Used With Tune: AURELIA
O Christ The Great Foundation
There Is A Balm In Gilead
Meter: Irregular Appears in 106 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain:
There is a balm in Gilead
To make the wounded whole,
There is a balm in Gilead
To heal the sin-sick soul.
1 Sometimes I feel discouraged
And think my work’s in vain,
But then the Holy Spirit
Revives my soul again. [Refrain]
2 If you cannot preach like Peter,
If you cannot pray like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus,
and say, “He died for all!” [Refrain]
3 Don’t ever be discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend;
And if you lack for knowledge
He’ll ne'er refuse to lend. [Refrain] Topics: Assurance; Burial; Comfort; Death; Friendship; Healing; Lent; Patience; Suffering; Trust Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African-American spiritual
There Is A Balm In Gilead
When Love Is Found
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: When love is found and hope comes home Lyrics: 1 When love is found and hope comes home,
Sing and be glad that two are one.
When love explodes and fills the sky,
Praise God and share our Maker's joy.
2 When love has flow'red in trust and care,
Build both each day that love may dare
To reach beyond home's warmth and light,
To serve and strive for truth and right.
3 When love is tried as loved-ones change,
Hold still to hope though all seems strange,
Till ease returns and love grows wise
Through list'ning ears and opened eyes.
4 When love is torn and trust betrayed,
Pray strength to love till torments fade,
Till lovers keep no score of wrong
But hear through pain love's Easter song.
5 Praise God for love, praise God for life,
In age or youth, in husband, wife.
Lift up your hearts let love be fed
Through death and life in broken bread. Topics: Family; Forgiveness; Love of God for Us; Love for Others; Marriage Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Used With Tune: O WALY WALY
When Love Is Found
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Author: Thomas A. Dorsey Appears in 110 hymnals First Line: When my way grows drear Topics: Burial; Christian Hope; Death; Guidance; Healing; Pilgrimage; Suffering Scripture: Psalm 139:10 Used With Tune: [When my way grows drear]
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Go, My Children, With My Blessing
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; End of Service; Holy Baptism; Holy Communion; Renewal Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4 Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
Go, My Children, With My Blessing
Silent Night
Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; John F. Young, 1820-1885 Meter: 6.6.8.9.6.6 Appears in 621 hymnals First Line: Silent night, holy night! (Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht!) Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child,
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
2 Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav'nly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ, the Savior is born!
Christ, the Savior is born!”
3 Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth!
German:
1 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht!
Alles schläft, einsam wacht
nur das traute hochheilige Paar.
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar.
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh,
schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT
Silent Night
Christ, Whose Glory Fills The Skies
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals First Line: Christ whose glory fills the skies Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only Light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise!
Triumph o'er the shades of night;
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.
2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
Unaccompanied by you;
Joyless is the day's return,
Till your mercy's beams I view;
Till they inward light impart,
Glad my eyes, and warm my heart.
3 Visit then this soul of mine!
Pierce the gloom of sin and grief!
Fill me radiancy divine;
Scatter all my unbelief;
More and more yourself display,
Shining to the perfect day. Topics: Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Light; Morning; Renewal; Transfiguration Scripture: Luke 1:78 Used With Tune: LUCERNA LAUDONAIE
Christ, Whose Glory Fills The Skies
Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone;
Chosen of the Lord, and precious,
Binding all the Church in one;
Holy Zion's help for ever,
And her confidence alone.
2 To this temple where we call you,
Come, O Lord of hosts, today;
With your wonted loving-kindness
Hear our servants as they pray,
And our fullest benediction
Shed in all its bright array.
3 Grant, we pray, to all your people,
All the grace they ask to gain;
What they gain from you for ever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in your glory
Evermore with you to reign.
Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Anniversary, Church; Church; Comfort; Community in Christ; Dedication of a Church; Eternal Life; Holy Baptism; Jesus Christ; Lent; Life, Everlasting; Love of God for Us; Praise, Adoration; Trust; Unity; Witness Scripture: Psalm 118:24 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, 11th C.
Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation
Kyrie – Russian Orthodox
Appears in 270 hymnals First Line: Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) Lyrics: Kyrie eleison,
Kyrie eleison,
Kyrie eleison.
Lord, have mercy,
Lord, have mercy,
Lord, have mercy on us. Topics: Prayer; Service Music Used With Tune: [Kyrie eleison]
Kyrie – Russian Orthodox
Christians, Awake
Author: John Byrom, 1692-1763 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals First Line: Christians, awake, salute the happy morn Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn
Whereon the Savior of the world was born;
Rise to adore the mystery of love,
Which hosts of angels chanted from above;
With them the joyful tidings first begun
Of God Incarnate and the Virgin’s Son.
2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told,
Who heard the angelic herald’s voice: "Behold,
I bring good tidings of a Savior’s birth
To you and all the nations on the earth:
This day has God fulfilled the promised word,
This day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord."
3 Thus spoke, and straightway the celestial choir
In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire;
The praises of redeeming love they sang,
And heaven’s whole orb with alleluias rang;
God’s highest glory was their anthem still,
Peace upon earth, and unto all good will.
4 In Bethlehem the happy shepherds sought
To see the wonder God for us had wrought,
And found, with Joseph and the blessed maid,
Her Son, the Savior, in a manger laid;
Amazed, the wondrous story they proclaim,
The earliest heralds of the Savior's name.
5 Let us, like these good shepherds, then employ
Our grateful voices to proclaim the joy;
Trace we the Babe, who has retrieved our loss,
From his poor manger to his bitter cross;
Treading his steps, assisted by his grace,
Till our first heavenly state again takes place. Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Luke 2:10-16 Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE
Christians, Awake
Baptized In Water
Author: Michael A. Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water,
Sealed by the Spirit,
Cleansed by the blood of Christ our King:
Heirs of salvation,
Trusting his promise,
Faithfully now God's praise we sing.
2 Baptized in water,
Sealed by the Spirit,
Dead in the tomb with Christ our King:
One with his rising,
Freed and forgiven,
Thankfully now God's praise we sing.
3 Baptized in water,
Sealed by the Spirit,
Marked with the sign of Christ our King:
Born of one Father,
We are his children,
Joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Christ the King; Easter Season; Holy Baptism; Jesus Christ; Pentecost; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving Scripture: Romans 6:1-4 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN
Baptized In Water
My God, Your Table Now Is Spread
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751; Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 217 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My God, your table now is spread.
Your cup with love does overflow;
May all your children here be led,
And let them your sweet mercies know.
2 Oh, let your table honored be,
And furnished well with joyful guests;
And may each soul salvation see,
That here its sacred pledges tastes.
3 Drawn by your quickening grace, O Lord.
In countless numbers let them come
And gather from their Father's board
The Bread that lives beyond the tomb.
4 Nor let your spreading Gospel rest,
Till through the world your truth has run,
Till with this Bread shall all be blessed
Who see the light or feel the sun. Topics: Beginning of Service; Holy Communion; Hunger; Kingdom of God; Welcome; Witness Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD
My God, Your Table Now Is Spread
Word Of God, Come Down On Earth
Author: James Quinn, SJ, b. 1919 Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Creation; Discipleship; Evangelism; Healing; Love of God for Us; Witness; Word of God Scripture: John 1:1-14 Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU
Word Of God, Come Down On Earth
Now Let Us From This Table Rise
Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 42 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now let us from this table rise
Renewed in body, mind, and soul;
With Christ we die and live again,
His selfless love has made us whole.
2 With minds alert, upheld by grace,
To spread the word in speech and deed,
We follow in the steps of Christ,
At one with all in hope and need.
3 To fill each human house with love,
It is the sacrament of care;
The work that Christ began to do
We humbly pledge ourselves to share.
4 Then grant us courage, caring God,
To choose again the pilgrim way
And help us to accept with joy
The challenge of tomorrow's day. Topics: Christian Life; Discipleship; Holy Communion; Jesus Christ; Love for Others; Pilgrimage; Renewal; Social Concern; Witness; Word of God Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22 Used With Tune: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
Now Let Us From This Table Rise
This Joyful Eastertide
Author: George Woodward, 1848-1934 Meter: 6.7.6.7 with refrain Appears in 67 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This joyful Eastertide
Away with sin and sorrow!
My love, the Crucified,
Has sprung to life this morrow:
Refrain:
Had Christ who once was slain,
Not burst his three-day prison,
Our faith had been in vain:
But now has Christ arisen, arisen, arisen,
But now has Christ arisen.
2 My flesh in hope shall rest
And for a season slumber
Till trump from east to west
Shall wake the dead in number: [Refrain]
3 Death's flood has lost its chill
Since Jesus crossed the river;
Lover of souls, from ill
My passing soul deliver: [Refrain]
Topics: Easter Season Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52 Used With Tune: VRUECHTEN
This Joyful Eastertide
Blessed Feast Of Blessed Martyrs
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs Lyrics: 1 Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs,
Holy women, holy men,
With our love and admiration,
Greet we your return again.
Worthy deeds are theirs, and wonders,
Worthy of the name they bore;
We, with joyful praise and singing,
Honor them for evermore.
2 Faith prevailing, hope unfailing,
Loving Christ with single heart,
Thus they, glorious and victorious
Bravely bore the martyr's part,
By contempt of ev'ry anguish,
By unyielding battle done;
Victors at the last, they triumph
With the host of angels one.
3 Therefore, all that reign in glory,
Strong and sure with Christ on high,
Join to ours your supplication
When before him we draw nigh,
Praying that, this life completed,
All its fleeting moments past,
By his grace we may be worthy
Of eternal bliss at last. Topics: Lesser Festivals Scripture: Romans 5:1-5 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE Text Sources: Latin, 12th C.
Blessed Feast Of Blessed Martyrs
God Is Here! As We His People
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people
Meet to offer praise and prayer,
May we find in fuller measure
What it is in Christ we share:
Here, as in the world around us,
All our varied skills and arts
Wait the coming of his Spirit
Into open minds and hearts.
2 Here are symbols to remind us
Of our lifelong need of grace;
Here are table, font and pulpit;
Here the cross has central place:
Here in honesty of preaching,
Here in silence as in speech,
Here in newness and renewal
God the Spirit comes to each.
3 Here our children find a welcome
In the Shepherd's flock and fold;
Here, as bread and wine are taken,
Christ sustains us as of old:
Here the servants of the Servant
Seek in worship to explore
What it means in daily living
To believe and to adore.
4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom,
In an age of change and doubt,
Keep us faithful to the gospel,
Help us work your purpose out:
Here, in this day's dedication,
All we have to give, receive;
We who cannot live without you,
We adore you! We believe! Topics: Anniversary, Church; Beginning of Service; Church; Commemorations and Occasions Artists and Scientists; Commemorations and Occasions Pastors and Biships; Community in Christ; Discipleship; Faith; Grace; Justification; Music Ministry; Praise, Adoration; Service; Sunday; Welcome; Work; Worship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
God Is Here! As We His People
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 724 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O sacred head, now wounded,
With grief and shame weighed down,
Now scornfully surrounded
With thorns, thine only crown;
O sacred head, what glory,
What bliss till now was thine!
Yet, though despised and gory,
I joy to call thee mine.
2 How art thou pale with anguish,
With sore abuse and scorn;
How does that visage languish
Which once was bright as morn!
Thy grief and bitter Passion
Were all for singer's gain;
Mine, mine was the transgression
But thine the deadly pain.
3 What language shall I borrow
To thank thee, dearest friend,
For this thy dying sorrow,
Thy pity without end?
Oh, make me thine forever,
And, should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
Outlive my love to thee.
4 Lord, be my consolation;
Shield me when I must die;
Remind me of thy Passion
When my last hour draws nigh.
These eyes, new faith receiving,
From thee shall never move;
For he who dies believing
Dies safely in thy love. Topics: Holy Week; Jesus Christ; Suffering Scripture: Matthew 27:29 Used With Tune: HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLAGEN Text Sources: Trans. composite, alt.
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Sing Praise To The Lord
Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Sing praise to the Lord! praise God in the height Topics: Angels; Creation; Music Ministry; Praise, Adoration; Praise, Adoration; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 150 Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM
Sing Praise To The Lord
Lord, You Give The Great commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the Church neglect its mission,
And the Gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend,
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity;
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Topics: Ascension; Christian Life; Christian Love; Community in Christ; Evangelism; Healing; Ministry; Mission; Service; Social Concern; Stewardship; Witness Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give The Great commission
Tell Out, My Soul, The Greatness Of The Lord
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 60 hymnals First Line: Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Lyrics: 1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;
Tender to me the promise of his word;
In God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.
2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
His mercy sure, from age to age the same;
His holy name -- the Lord, the mighty One.
3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Pow'rs and dominions lay their glory by;
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
The hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
To children's children and for evermore! Topics: Commemorations and Occasions Missionaries; Evangelism; Love of God for Us; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving; Witness Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Used With Tune: WOODLANDS Text Sources: Magnificat anima mea
Tell Out, My Soul, The Greatness Of The Lord
Sanctus
Appears in 220 hymnals First Line: Holy, holy, holy Lord Lyrics: Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heav'n and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.
Blest is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest. Topics: Celebration, Jubilation; Palm/Passion Sunday; Praise, Adoration; Service Music Scripture: Matthew 21:9 Used With Tune: [Holy, holy, holy Lord]
Sanctus
I Come With Joy
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals First Line: I come with joy to meet my Lord Lyrics: 1 I come with joy to meet my Lord,
Forgiven, loved and free,
In awe and wonder to recall
His life laid down for me,
His life laid down for me.
2 I come with Christians far and near
To find, as all are fed,
The new community of love
In Christ's communion bread,
In Christ's communion bread.
3 As Christ breaks bread and bids us share,
Each proud division ends.
The love that made us, makes us one,
And strangers now are friends,
And strangers now are friends.
4 And thus with joy we meet our Lord.
His presence, always near,
Is in such friendship better known:
We see and praise him here,
We see and praise him here.
5 Together met, together bound,
We'll go our diff'rent ways,
And as his people in the world
We'll live and speak his praise,
We'll live and speak his praise. Topics: Community in Christ; Friendship; Holy Communion; Love for Others; Unity; Welcome; Witness Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Used With Tune: DOVE OF PEACE
I Come With Joy
There's A Wideness In God's Mercy
Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 900 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy
Like the wideness of the sea;
There's a kindness in God's justice
Which is more than liberty.
There is plentiful redemption
In the blood that has been shed;
There is joy for all the members
In the sorrows of the Head.
2 For the love of God is broader
Than the measures of our mind,
And the heart of the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
If our love were but more simple
We should take God at his word,
And our lives would be thanksgiving
for the goodness of our Lord.
3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter
Like a crowd of frightened sheep?
Foolish hearts, why will you wander
from a love so true and deep?
There is welcome for the sinner
And more graces for the good;
There is mercy with the Savior,
There is healing in his blood.
Amen. Topics: Christian Love; Comfort; Healing; Justice; Lent; Love of God for Us; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 33 Used With Tune: ST. HELENA
There's A Wideness In God's Mercy
Tree Of Life
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Tree of Life and awesome myst'ry Topics: Discipleship; Evening; Faith; Holy Week; Jesus Christ; Lent; Light; Love of God for Us; Ministry; Renewal Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Used With Tune: THOMAS
Tree Of Life
Come To Us, Creative Spirit
Author: David Mowbray, b. 1938 Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.4.3 Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Commemorations and Occasions Artists and Scientists; Ministry; Music Ministry; Praise, Adoration; Stewardship; Teachers and Teaching Used With Tune: CASTLEWOOD
Come To Us, Creative Spirit
Psalm 136: Love Is Never Ending
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: We give thanks unto you, O God of might Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Assurance; Creation; Evening; Faith; Grace; Justification; Love of God for Us; Marriage; Psalms; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 136 Used With Tune: [We give thanks unto you, O God of might]
Psalm 136: Love Is Never Ending
Eye Has Not Seen
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: When pain and sorrow weigh us down Topics: Burial; Christian Hope; Comfort; Eternal Life; Faith; Heaven; Justification; Life, Everlasting; Trust Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 Used With Tune: [When pain and sorrow weigh us down]
Eye Has Not Seen
Canticle Of The Sun
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Sing to the sun, the bringer of day Refrain First Line: The heavens are telling the glory of God Topics: Creation; Joy; Praise, Adoration; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 19:2 Used With Tune: [Sing to the sun, the bringer of day]
Canticle Of The Sun
Psalm 98: All The Ends Of The Earth
Author: David Haas, b. 1957; Marty Haugen, b. 1960 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Sing to the Lord a new song Refrain First Line: All the ends of the earth Topics: Christmas Season; Faith; Holy Cross Day; Morning; Music Ministry; Praise, Adoration; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: [Sing to the Lord a new song]
Psalm 98: All The Ends Of The Earth
Psalm 93: The Lord Is King
Author: The Grail Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: The Lord is King, with majesty enrobed Refrain First Line: The Lord is King for evermore Topics: Christ the King; Creation; Holy Baptism; Kingdom of God; Psalms Scripture: Psalm 93 Used With Tune: [The Lord is King for evermore]
Psalm 93: The Lord Is King
Glory To God
Appears in 101 hymnals First Line: Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father Refrain First Line: Glory to God in the highest Lyrics: Refrain:
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
1 Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory. [Refrain]
2 Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer. [Refrain]
3 For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen. [Refrain]
Topics: Celebration, Jubilation; Praise, Adoration; Service Music; Worship Scripture: Luke 2:14 Used With Tune: [Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father]
Glory To God
Night of Silence / Silent Night
Author: Daniel Kantor Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Cold are the people, winter of life Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Matthew 2 Used With Tune: [Cold are the people, winter of life]
Night of Silence / Silent Night
Hilariter
Author: Friedrich von spee, 1592-1635; Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: The whole bright world rejoices now Topics: Ascension; Celebration, Jubilation; Creation; Easter Season; Joy; Life, Christian; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: HILARITER Text Sources: Kirchenges ng., 1623
Hilariter
Sing Out Earth And Skies
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Come, O God of all the earth Refrain First Line: Sing out, earth and skies! Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Discipleship; Justice; Life, Christian; Light; Peace; Pentecost; Praise, Adoration; Prayer; Social Concern Used With Tune: SING OUT
Sing Out Earth And Skies
Now In This Banquet
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: You who have touched us and graced us with love Refrain First Line: Now in this banquet, Christ is our bread Topics: Discipleship; Holy Communion; Hunger; Justice; Lent; Light; Love of God for Us; Love for Others; Ministry; Prayer; Repentance, Forgiveness; Trust Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 Used With Tune: [You who have touched us and graced us with love]
Now In This Banquet
This Is The Three-Fold Truth
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 6.6.6.6.12 Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is the threefold truth
on which our faith depends;
And with this joyful cry
Worship begins and ends:
Refrain:
Christ has died!
Christ is risen!
Christ will come again!
2 Made sacred by long use,
New-minted for our time,
Our liturgies sum up
The hope we have in him: [Refrain]
3 On this we fix our minds
As, kneeling side by side,
We take the bread and wine
From him, the Crucified: [Refrain]
4 By this we are upheld
When doubt and grief assails
Our Christian fortitude,
And only grace avails: [Refrain]
5 This is the threefold truth
Which, if we hold it fast,
Changes the world and us
And brings us home at last. [Refrain] Topics: Assurance; Beginning of Service; Celebration, Jubilation; Easter Season; End of Service; Faith; Holy Communion; Jesus Christ; Justification; Worship Used With Tune: THREEFOLD TRUTH
This Is The Three-Fold Truth
Rest In Peace
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 8.8.7.7.8.3.3.8 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Rest in peace, earth's journey ended Lyrics: 1 Rest in peace, earth's journey ended,
You whom Christ redeemed, defended:
To the place where saints are one,
Safely brought by him alone
May he grant us like protection,
Rest in peace,
Rest in peace,
Rest in peace, earth's journey ended.
2 Happy soul, to Christ united,
Calmer now and clearer sighted:
Your new journey now begins,
Freed from earth's besetting sins:
Pressing on towards perfection,
Happy soul,
Happy soul,
Happy soul, to Christ united.
3 May we meet, dear Lord in heaven,
Each forgiving and forgiven,
Each more gifted to pursue
All you have for us to do.
By your Spirit's sure direction
May we meet,
May we meet,
May we meet, dear Lord in heaven. Topics: Burial; Christian Hope; Death; Eternal Life; Life, Everlasting; Peace; Prayer Scripture: Revelation 14:13 Used With Tune: MOEHR
Rest In Peace
Psalm 118: This Is The Day
Author: The Grail Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good Refrain First Line: This is the day the Lord has made Topics: Burial; Easter Season; Faith; Joy; Morning; Praise, Adoration; Psalms; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 118 Used With Tune: [This is the day the Lord has made]
Psalm 118: This Is The Day
God Is One, Unique And Holy
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is One, unique and holy,
Endless dance of love and light;
Only source of mind and body.
Star-cloud, atom, day and night:
Ev'rything that is or could be
Tells God's anguish and delight.
2 God is Oneness-by-Communion,
Never distant or alone;
All togetherness including--
Friendship, family and home,
Common mind and shared agreement,
Common loaf and sung Shalom.
3 God is One through desolation--
Blindness, treason, blood and gall;
One, though torn by separation
In the Son's forsaken call;
One through death and resurrection;
One in Spirit, One for all. Topics: Family; Friendship; Holy Communion; Unity Used With Tune: TRINITY
God Is One, Unique And Holy
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 328 hymnals First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
1 Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colors,
God made their tiny wings. [Refrain]
2 The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset, and the morning
That brightens up the sky. [Refrain]
3 The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
God made them ev'ry one. [Refrain]
4 God gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well. [Refrain]
Topics: Creation; Joy; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK
All Things Bright and Beautiful
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