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Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

Author: George William Kitchin (1827-1912); Michael Robert Newbolt (1874-1956) Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107:2-3 First Line: Come, let us follow where our Captain trod Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, let us follow where our Captain trod, our King victorious, Christ the Son of God: [Refrain] 2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign, he hosts of God in conquering ranks combine: [Refrain] 3 Each new-born soldier of the Crucified bears on his brow the seal of him who died: [Refrain] 4 This is the sign which Satan's legions fear and angels veil their faces to revere: [Refrain] 5 Saved by the cross whereon their Lord was slain, earth's fallen children their lost home regain: [Refrain] 6 From north and south, from east and west they raise in growing unison their song of praise: [Refrain] 7 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw us unto thee: [Refrain] 8 Let every race and every language tell of him who saves our souls from death and hell: [Refrain] 9 From farthest regions let them homage bring, and on his cross adore their Saviour King: [Refrain] 1O Set up thy throne, that earth's despair may cease beneath the shadow of its healing peace: [Refrain] 11 For thy blest cross which doth for all atone creation's praises rise before thy throne: [Refrain] Topics: Passiontide; Atonement; Baptism; Church Year Good Friday; Evangelism; Jesus Name; Other Saints and Festivals Holy Cross Day; The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year A; The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year B; Victory Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Tell Out, My Soul

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107 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 Saviour 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! Powers 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 forevermore! Topics: Mary; Praise of God; Song of Mary Used With Tune: WOODLANDS Text Sources: Song of Mary

A Multitude Comes from the East and the West

Author: Magnus Brostrup Landstad, 1802-80; Peter O. Strömme, 1856-1921 Meter: 11.9.11.9.9 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107:2-9 Lyrics: 1 A multitude comes from the east and the west To sit at the feast of salvation With Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the blest, Obeying the Lord's invitation. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 2 O God, let us hear when our Shepherd shall call In accents persuasive and tender, That while there is time we make haste, one and all, And find Him, our mighty Defender. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 3 All trials shall be like a dream that is past, Forgotten all trouble and mourning. All questions and doubts have been answered at last, When rises the light of that morning. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 4 The heavens shall ring with an anthem more grand Than ever on earth was recorded. The blest of the Lord shall receive at His hand The crown to the victors awarded. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! Topics: End Times Used With Tune: DER MANGE SKAL KOMME

God of Creation

Author: Naomi Russell, 1921-1997 Meter: 12.13.13.13 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107:1-2 First Line: God of creation, help us each to understand Refrain First Line: God of creation, we would be creators too Topics: Abundance; Creativity; Ecology; Future; God's Generosity; Praise; Responsibility; Sacredness of Creation; Stewardship; Work Used With Tune: JUDAS MACCABEUS

What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 252 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107 First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul! 2 When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul. 3 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing; to God and to the Lamb I will sing; to God and to the Lamb, who is the great I AM while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, while millions join the theme, I will sing. 4 And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on, and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on. And when from death I'm free I'll sing and joyful be, and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on, and through eternity I'll sing on. Topics: Thanksgiving; Adoration; Forgiveness; Jesus, the Lamb; Lent (season); Salvation/Redemption Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: General Selection of the Newest and Most Admired Hymns and Spiritual Songs Now in Use, 1811, alt.

Woman in the Night

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 5.5.5.5 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107:1 Lyrics: 1 Woman in the night, spent from giving birth, guard our precious light; peace is on the earth. Woman in the crowd, creeping up behind, touching is allowed: seek and you will find! Refrain: Come and join the song, women, children, men. Jesus makes us free to live again! 2 Woman at the well, question the Messiah; find your friends and tell: drink your heart's desire! Woman at the feast, let the righteous stare; come and go in peace; love him with your hair! [Refrain] 3 Woman in the house, nurtured to be meek, leave your second place, listen, think and speak! Women on the road, from your sickness freed, witness and provide, joining word and deed: [Refrain] 4 Women on the hill, stand when men have fled; Christ needs loving still, though your hope is dead. Women in the dawn, care and spices bring, earliest to mourn, earliest to sing! [Refrain] Used With Tune: NEW DISCIPLES

Wind upon the Waters

Author: Marty Haugen (1950-) Meter: 6.5.6.5.7.7.11 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107 Topics: Creation; Creation; Pentecost; Renewal; The Holy Spirit; Water Used With Tune: WIND UPON THE WATERS

We Sing to You, O God

Author: Gracia Grindal Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9 Topics: Exodus; Faith; Faith Journey; Gathering; God Faithfulness of; God Feminine Language and Images for; God Images and Names of; God Power of; God Presence of; Protection Used With Tune: DARWALL’S 148TH

Give Thanks to God Above

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Psalm 107 Topics: Blessing; Children; Deliverance; Despair; Fear; God as Good; God as Gracious; God as Kind; God as Loving; Gratitude; Love; Mercy; Prayer; Ten Commandments 2nd Commandment (You shall not misuse the name); Thanksgiving Used With Tune: CARLISLE

Now Thank We All Our God

Author: Martin Rinckart; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 688 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 107:1-31 Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom his world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, to keep us in his grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills of this world in the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given, the Son and Spirit blest, who reign in highest heaven the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. Topics: Doxologies; Praise & Adoration; Creation and Providence; Doxologies; Praise & Adoration; Providence; Refuge; Thanksgiving & Gratitude; Trinity Used With Tune: NUN DANKET