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Who Is He in Yonder Stall?

Author: Benjamin R. Hanby Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 138 hymnals Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ First Line: Who is he in yonder stall Refrain First Line: Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! Lyrics: 1. Who is he in yonder stall at whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is he in deep distress, fasting in the wilderness? [Refrain:] 'Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! 'Tis the Lord! the King of glory! At his feet we humbly fall, crown him, crown him Lord of all! 2 Who is he the people bless for his words of gentleness? Who is he to whom they bring all the sick and sorrowing? (Refrain) 3 Who is he who stands and weeps at the grave where Lazarus sleeps? Who is he the gathering throng greet with loud triumphant song? (Refrain) 4 Lo! at midnight, who is he prays in dark Gethsemane? Who is he on yonder tree dies in grief and agony? (Refrain) 5 Who is he who from the grave comes to heal and help and save? Who is he that from his throne rules through all the world alone? (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 4:24 Used With Tune: LOWLINESS

I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 319 hymnals Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ Refrain First Line: Sing, O sing of my Redeemer Lyrics: 1 I will sing of my Redeemer and his wondrous love to me; on the cruel cross he suffered from the curse to set me free. [Refrain:] Sing, O sing of my Redeemer, with his blood he purchased me, on the cross he sealed my pardon, paid the debt, and made me free. 2 I will tell the wondrous story, how my lost estate to save, in his boundless love and mercy he the ransom freely gave. (Refrain) 3 I will praise my dear Redeemer his triumphant power I'll tell, how the victory he giveth over sin and death and hell. (Refrain) 4 I will sing of my Redeemer and his heavenly love for me; he from death to life hath brought me, Son of God, with him to be. (Refrain) Scripture: Acts 20:28 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ First Line: Jesus shall reign where're the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun does its successive journeys run; his kingdom spread from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, and endless praises crown his head; his name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue dwell on his love with sweetest song, and infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns; the prisoners leap to lose their chains, the weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blessed. 5 Let all the people rise and bring their special honors to our King; angels descend with songs again and earth repeat the loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 72:11 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Nature with Open Volume Stands

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 146 hymnals Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ Lyrics: 1 Nature with open volume stands to spread her Maker's praise abroad; and every labor of his hands shows something worthy of a God. 2 But in the grace that saved the world his brightest form of glory shines; see on the cross the tale unfold, in precious blood, and crimson lines. 3 Here his whole name appears complete, nor wit can guess, nor reason prove, which of the letters best is writ, the power, the wisdom, or the love. 4 O the sweet wonders of that cross where Christ my Savior loved and died! Her noblest life my spirit draws from his dear wounds and bleeding side. 5 I would forever speak his name in sounds to mortal ears unknown, with angels join to praise the Lamb, and worship at his Father's throne. Scripture: Psalm 19:4 Used With Tune: GERMANY

Hark! the Voice of Love and Mercy

Author: Jonathan Evans Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 549 hymnals Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ Lyrics: 1 Hark! the voice of love and mercy sounds aloud from Calvary; see, it tears the temple curtain, shakes the earth and veils the sky: “It is finished, it is finished!”-- hear the dying Savior cry. 2 Finished--all the types and shadows of the ceremonial law; God fulfills what he has promised-- death and hell shall reign no more: “It is finished, it is finished!”-- Christ has opened heaven's door. 3 Saints and angels shout his praises, his great finished work proclaim; all on earth, and all in heaven, join to bless Emmanuel’s name: "Alleluia, alleluia, endless glory to the Lamb!" Scripture: Matthew 27:45 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Hymns for Today's Church, 1982, rev.

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,515 hymnals Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ 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 In the cross of Christ I glory, there for all was grace made free, none deserving, yet receiving life thro' death at Calvary. 3 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. 4 When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way, from the cross the radiance streaming adds more luster to the day. 5 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, by the cross are sanctified; peace is there that knows no measure, joys that thro' all time abide. Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: RATHBUN

Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!

Author: J. Bakewell, 1721-1819 Appears in 625 hymnals Topics: Christ Our Passover; Christ Our Passover; Christ Substitute; Christ Sufferings of; Angels Adoring Christ; Adoration Of Jesus; Christ Adoration of; Christ Intercession of; Easter Hymns; The Godhead The Son; Jesus (See also Christ) Sufferings of ; Lamb Of God, worshipped; Intercession of Christ; Jesus (See also Christ) Abiding; Jesus (See also Christ) Glorified; Sufferings of Christ; Substitute, Christ our Lyrics: 1 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! Hail, Thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame! By Thy merits we find favour; Life is given through Thy name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on Thee were laid; By almighty Love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. All Thy people are forgiven, Through the virtue of Thy blood; Opened is the gate of heaven, Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, There for ever to abide; All the heavenly host adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side. There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare; Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 4 Worship, honour, power, and blessing, Thou art worthy to receive; Loudest praises without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits! Bring your sweetest, noblest lays, Help to sing our Saviour's merits; Help to chant Immanuel's praise. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley; George Whitefield Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,326 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Christ Birth of First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King: peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th'angelic hosts proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King" 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin's womb: veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th'incarnate Deity, pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. [Refrain]

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Author: Emily E. S. Elliott Meter: Irregular Appears in 417 hymnals Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown when thou camest to earth for me; but in Bethlehem's home was there found no room for thy holy nativity. Refrain: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee. 2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang, proclaiming thy royal degree; but in lowly birth thou didst come to earth, and in great humility: (Refrain) 3 The foxes found rest and the birds their nest in the shade of the forest tree; but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God, in the desert of Galilee: (Refrain) 4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word that should set thy people free; but with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn, they bore thee to Calvary: (Refrain) 5 When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing, at thy coming to victory, let thy voice call me home, saying, "Yet there is room, there is room at my side for thee." My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, when thou comest and callest for me! Scripture: Matthew 8:20 Used With Tune: MARGARET

Hallelujah! What a Savior

Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7.7.7.8 Appears in 327 hymnals Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ First Line: "Man of Sorrows," what a name Lyrics: 1 "Man of Sorrows," what a name for the Son of God, who came ruined sinners to reclaim! Hallelujah! what a Savior! 2 Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned he stood; sealed my pardon with his blood: Hallelujah! what a Savior! 3 Guilty, vile, and helpless, we; spotless Lamb of God was he; full atonement, can it be? Hallelujah! what a Savior! 4 Lifted up was he to die, “It is finished,” was his cry; now in heaven exalted high: Hallelujah! what a Savior! 5 When he comes, our glorious King, all his ransomed home to bring, then anew this song we’ll sing: Hallelujah! what a Savior! Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: HALLELUJAH! WHAT A SAVIOR