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Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme

Author: Ph. Nicolai Appears in 121 hymnals Used With Tune: [Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme]

Wake, awake, for night is flying

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Philipp Nicolai Appears in 216 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Advent Used With Tune: WACHET AUF, RUFT UNS DIE STIMME

Praise the Lord through every nation

Author: Rhijnvis Feith, 1753-1824; James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: Irregular Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord through every nation; his holy arm hath wrought salvation; exalt him on his Father's throne. Praise your King, ye Christian legions, who now prepares in heavenly regions unfailing mansions for his own: with voice and minstrelsy extol his majesty: Alleluia! His praise shall sound all nature round, and hymns on every tongue abound. 2 Jesus, Lord, our Captain glorious, o'er sin, and death, and hell victorious, wisdom and might to thee belong: we confess, proclaim, adore thee; we bow the knee, we fall before thee; thy love henceforth shall be our song. The cross meanwhile we bear, the crown ere-long to wear: Alleluia! Thy reign extend world without end; let praise from all to thee ascend. Topics: Jesus Christ our Lord Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

Sleepers, Wake!

Author: Philipp Nicolai; Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: "Sleepers, wake!" a voice astounds us Lyrics: 1 "Sleepers, wake!" A voice astounds us; the shout of rampart-guards surrounds us: "Awake, Jerusalem, arise!" Midnight's peace their cry has broken, their urgent summons clearly spoken: "The time has come, O maidens wise! Rise up, and give us light; the Bridegroom is in sight. Alleluia! Your lamps prepare and hasten there, that you the wedding feast may share." 2 Zion hears the nightwatch singing; her heart with joyful hope is springing, she wakes and hurries through the night. Forth he comes, the Bridegroom glorious in strength of grace, in truth victorious: her star is risen, her light grows bright. Now come, most worthy Lord, God's Son, Incarnate Word, Alleluia! We follow all into the hall to join the wedding estival. 3 Lamb of God, the heavens adore you; let saints and angels sing before you, as harps and cymbals swell the sound. Twelve great pearls, the city's portals: through them we stream to join th'immortals as we with joy your throne surround. No eye has known the sight, no ear heard such delight: Alleluia! Therefore we sing to greet our King; forever let our praises ring. Used With Tune: WACHET AUF Text Sources: Wachet Auf

Wake, O Wake, and Sleep No Longer

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608; Christopher Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Wake, O wake, and sleep no longer, For he who calls you is no stranger; Awake, God's own Jerusalem! Hear, the midnight bells are chiming The signal for his royal coming: Let voice to voice announce his name! We feel his footsteps near, The Bridegroom at the door-- Alleluia! The lamps will shine With light divine As Christ the savior comes to reign. 2 Zion hears the sound of singing; Our hearts are thrilled with sudden longing; She stirs, and wakes, and stands prepared. Christ, her friend, and lord, and lover, Her star and sun and strong redeemer-- At last his mighty voice is heart. The Son of God has come To make with us his home: Sing Hosanna! The fight is won, The feast begun; We fix our eyes on Christ alone. 3 Glory, glory, sing the angels, While music sounds from strings and cymbals; All humankind, with songs arise! Twelve the gates into the city, Each one a pearl of shining beauty; The streets of gold ring out with praise. All creatures round the throne Adore the holy One With rejoicing: Amen be sung By ev'ry tongue To crown their welcome to the King. Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent; Parables; Second Coming Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee

Author: Philip Nicolai, 1556-1608; Paul England, d. 1932 Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: Now let every tongue adore thee! Used With Tune: SLEEPERS. WAKE

Holy Majesty, Before Thee

Author: Samuel Johan Hedborn; Rev. August W. Kjellstrand Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Majesty, before Thee We bow to worship and adore Thee; With grateful hearts to Thee we sing. Earth and heaven tell the story Of Thine eternal might and glory, And all Thy works their incense bring. Lo, hosts of Cherubim And countless Seraphim Sing, Hosanna, Holy is God, almighty God, All-merciful and all-wise God! 2 God of light, exalted, holy! Thy tender care protects the lowly, Nor leaves Thy children to their fate. Gracious art Thou, God our Father, Thy chosen people Thou dost gather Within Thine arms compassionate. Thou gavest us Thy Son, Thro' whom Thy grace is won, And Thy Spirit Dwelleth within to cleanse from sin Whom thine own Son hath died to win. 3 Choirs of faithful voices name Thee, And all Thy chosen seed proclaim Thee, Most holy, holy, holy Lord. Hear Thy ransomed children praying That we may do Thy will, ne'er straying Away from Thee, nor from Thy Word. Vouchsafe to us Thy love, Thy wisdom from above; Grant us, Father, That in its light we walk aright In holiness as in Thy sight. 4 Bless and keep, O Lord, Thy creatures, Reveal to us Thy gracious features, O turn to us Thy face with peace. Here our songs we humbly tender Till glorified our tongues shall render To Thee our praise without surcease, Where hosts of Cherubim And countless Seraphim Sing, Hosanna, Holy is God, almighty God, All-merciful and all-wise God! Amen. Topics: Worship Prayer and Praise; Advent, Second Sunday; Epiphany, Second Sunday; Trinity Sunday; A Day of Thanksgiving or a Harvest Festival; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

By the holy hills surrounded

Author: C.J.P. Spitta Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 By the holy hills surrounded, On her firm base securely rounded, Stands fast the city of the Lord; None shall rend her, walls asunder; On her men look with fear and wonder; And mark who here keeps watch and ward. He slumbers not, nor sleeps, Who His loved Israel keeps, Hallelunah! Happy the race Who through God's grace Shall have in her their dwelling place! 2 Zion's gates Jehovah loveth, And with especial grace approveth; He maketh fast her bolts and bars; Those who dwell in her He blesses, And comforts them in their distresses Who cast on Him their griefs and cares. How wonderful the grace With which He doth embrace All His people! City of God, How sweet the abode On which such blessings are bestowed! 3 Taught in thee is a salvation Unknown to every other nation; There great and holy things are heard; In the midst of thee abiding, Enlightening, comforting, and guiding, Thou hast the Spirit and the word; There breathing peace around Is heard the joyful sound, Grace and mercy! How sweet that is Which here speaks peace, There crowns with everlasting bliss. 4 Mother thou of every nation Which here hath sought and found salvation, O Zion, yet on earth shalt be: Hark, what shouts the air are rending? What cries to heaven's gates ascending! All our fresh springs shall be in thee. From thee the waters burst, To slake our burning thirst, Hallelujah! From sin and death God's own word saith That He alone delivereth. Topics: The Church Foundation and Nature; The Church Foundation and Nature; Church of Christ; Kingdom of Christ Used With Tune: [By the holy hills surrounded]

Jesus, Lord most great and glorious

Author: Count N. L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; Bishop John Gambold, 1711-1771 Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Following Christ; Gratitude and love to Christ; Worship Used With Tune: SLEEPERS, WAKE (HERRNHUT)

Wake, O wake! With tidings thrilling

Author: Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608); Francis Crawford Burkitt (1864-1935) Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Wake, O wake! With tidings thrilling the watchmen all the air are filling, arise, Jerusalem, arise! Midnight strikes! No more delaying, 'The hour has come!' we hear them saying, 'where are ye all, ye virgins wise? The Bridegroom comes in sight, raise high your torches bright!' Alleluia! The wedding song swells loud and strong: go forth and join the festal throng. 2 Zion hears the watchmen shouting, her heart leaps up with joy undoubting, she stands and waits with eager eyes; see her Friend from heaven descending, adorned with truth and grace unending! Her light burns clear, her star doth rise. Now come, thou precious Crown, Lord Jesus, God's own Son! Alleluia! Let us prepare to follow there, where in thy supper we may share. 3 Every soul in thee rejoices; from earth and from angelic voices be glory given to thee alone! Now the gates of pearl receive us, thy presence never more shall leave us, we stand with angels round thy throne. Earth cannot give below the bliss thou dost bestow. Alleluia! Grant us to raise, to length of days, the triumph-chorus of thy praise. Topics: Advent; Advent Sunday Year B; Advent Sunday Year C; Church Year Advent; Eternal Life; Future hope; Heaven; Jesus coming again; Jesus Names and images for; The Third Sunday before Advent Year C Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF