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The Pilgrim's Song

Author: John Cennick Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,182 hymnals Topics: Pilgrimage, Christian First Line: Children of the heavenly King, As we journey, sweetly sing

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Topics: Unity, Christian First Line: In Christ there is no east or west (Oxenham)

God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 418 hymnals Topics: Citizenship, Christian Lyrics: 1 God of the ages, whose almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; in this free land with thee our lot is cast; be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay, thy Word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, be thy strong arm our ever sure defense; thy true religion in our hearts increase; thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh thy people on their toilsome way; lead us from night to never-ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine, and glory, laud, and praise be ever thine. United Methodist Hymnal, 1989

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,862 hymnals Topics: Christian Perfecction; Christian Year Advent Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves 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 Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 3 Finish then thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in 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. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

O Love that wilt not let me go

Author: George Matheson, 1842-1906 Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 675 hymnals Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year Easter and Holy Week; Living the Christian Life Commitment and Dedication to Service; Living the Christian Life Salvation and the Cross; Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security Used With Tune: ST MARGARET

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.5 D Appears in 1,795 hymnals Topics: Warfare, Christian Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle See his banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 2 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod. We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. [Refrain] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain. Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, ye faithful, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song: Glory, laud, and honor Unto Christ, the king; This through countless ages Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

"Take up thy cross," the Saviour said

Author: Charles W. Everest Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals Topics: Christian Life Tribulation and Suffering; Christian Service Lyrics: 1 "Take up thy cross," the Saviour said, "If thou wouldst my disciple be; Take up thy cross with willing heart, And humbly follow after me." 2 Take up thy cross; let not its weight Fill thy weak soul with vain alarm; His strength shall bear thy spirit up, And brace thy hear,t and nerve thine arm. 3 Take up thy cross; nor heed the shame, And let thy foolish pride be still; Thy Lord refused not e'en to die Upon a cross, on Calv'ry's hill. 4 Take up thy cross, then, in his strength, And calmly sin's wild deluge brave; 'Twill guide thee to a better home, It points to glory o'er the grave. 5 Take up thy cross, and follow on, Nor think till death to lay it down; For only he who bears the cross May hope to wear the glorious crown. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Used With Tune: QUEBEC

Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Georg Wiessel Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 273 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Advent; Christian Year Palm Sunday Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, O mighty gates; Behold, the King of glory waits; The King of kings is drawing near; The Savior of the world is here! 2 O blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the ruler is confessed! O happy hearts and happy homes To whom this King in triumph comes! 3 Fling wide the portals of your heart; Make it a temple set apart From selfish use for heaven's employ, Adorned with prayer, and love, and joy. 4 Redeemer, come! we open wide Our hearts to you; here, Lord, abide. Let us your inner presence feel; Your grace and love in us reveal. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: TRURO

I love to tell the Atory

Author: Katherine Hankey Appears in 1,210 hymnals Topics: Christian Service First Line: I love to tell the Story Used With Tune: [I love to tell the Story]

We Gather Together

Author: Anonymous; Theodore Baker Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 200 hymnals Topics: Citizenship, Christian First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing (Baker) Text Sources: Netherlands Folk Song; Adrianus Valerius' Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626