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Christ is the World's Light

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 10.11.11.6 Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other Lyrics: 1 Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other; born in our darkness, he became our brother-- if we have seen him, we have seen the Father: Glory to God on high! 2 Christ is the world's peace, Christ and none other; no one can serve him, and despise another. Who else unites us, one in God the Father? Glory to God on high! 3 Christ is the world's life, Christ and none other; sold once for silver, murdered here, our brother-- he, who redeems us, reigns with God the Father: Glory to God on high! 4 Give God the glory, God and none other; give God the glory, Spirit, Son, and Father; give God the glory, God with us, my brother: Glory to God on high! Topics: Prejudice; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Son of God; Praise of Jesus Christ; Prejudice; Race Relations Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Father Most Holy

Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: Father most holy, merciful and tender Lyrics: 1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender, Jesus our Saviour, with the Father reigning; Spirit all kindly, Advocate, defender, Light never waning; 2 Trinity sacred, Unity unshaken; Deity perfect, giving and forgiving, Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken, Hope of all living. 3 Maker of all things, all thy creatures praise Thee; Lo, all things serve thee through thy whole creation; Hear us, Almighty, hear us, as we raise thee, Heart's adoration. 4 To the all ruling triune God be glory; Highest and greatest, help thou our endeavor, We too would praise thee, giving honor worthy, Now and forever. Amen. Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Godhead Scripture: Revelation 4:8 Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM Text Sources: Latin Hymn c. 10th Century

Father, we praise thee, now the night is over

Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936; St. Gregory, 540-604 Appears in 82 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, we praise thee, now the night is over, Active and watchful, stand we all before thee; Singing we offer prayer and meditation: Thus we adore thee. 2 Monarch of all things, fit us for thy mansions; Banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending; Bring us to heaven, where thy saints united Joy without ending. A-men. 3 All-holy Father, Son, and equal Spirit, Trinity blessèd, send us thy salvation; Thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding Through all creation. Amen. Topics: The Church Worship - Morning Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Lord God almighty

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Lord God almighty, Father of all mercies Topics: The Godhead God in Glory and Majesty; The Godhead God the Creator; Living the Christian Life Praise and Thanksgiving; Living the Christian Life Worship and Adoration; Living the Christian Life Salvation and the Cross Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM Text Sources: General Thanksgiving

Lord God Triumphant

Author: Harry Hagan, OSB. b. 1947 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Lord God triumphant, Wonderful and mighty Topics: Angels; Petition/Prayer; Angels; Petition/Prayer; Angels; Petition/Prayer Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Lord of the Living

Author: Fred Kaan Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Lord of the living, in your name assembled Lyrics: 1 Lord of the living, in your name assembled, We join to thank you for the life remembered. O God, have mercy, to your children giving Hope in believing. 2 Help us to treasure all that will remind us Of the enrichment in the days behind us. Your love has set us in the generations, God of creation. 3 May we, whenever tempted to dejection, Strongly recapture thoughts of resurrection. You gave us Jesus to defeat our sadness With Easter gladness. 4 Lord, you can lift us from the grave of sorrow Into the presence of your own tomorrow: Give to your people for the day's affliction Your benediction. Topics: Order of Christian Funerals Vigils - Hymns; Order of Christian Funerals Funeral Liturgy Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Christ High-Ascended

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated Lyrics: 1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated, Throned and exalted, victory completed, Death's dread dominion finally defeated-- We are His witnesses. 2 Christ, from the Father ev'ry pow'r possessing, Who on His chosen lifted hands in blessing, Sends forth His servants, still in faith confessing-- We are His witnesses. 3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation, Lives now the firstborn of the new creation; To win disciples out of ev'ry nation-- We are His witnesses. 4 Christ in His splendor, all dominion gaining, Christ with His people evermore remaining, Christ to all ages gloriously reigning-- We are His witnesses. 5 As at His parting, joy shall banish grieving, Faith in His presence strengthen our believing; Filled with His Spirit, love and pow'r receiving, We are His witnesses. Topics: Church Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Splendor and Honor

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Splendor and honor, majesty and power Lyrics: 1 Splendor and honor, majesty and power, Are yours, O Lord God, fount of ev'ry blessing, For by your bidding was the whole creation called into being. 2 Praised be the true Lamb, slain for our redemption, By whose self off'ring, we are made God's people: A priestly kingdom, from all tongues and nations, Called to God's service. 3 To the Almighty, throned in heav'nly splendor, And to the Savior, Christ our Lamb and Shepherd, Be adoration, praise, and glory given, Now and for ever. Topics: Authority of God; Cantilces Revelation; Easter Season; Shepherd Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Father of mercy, God of consolation

Author: James Quinn, 1919- Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Consolation; Courage; Funerals; General Petition; Healing; Mercy of God; Opening Hymn; Penitence; People of God; Worship Gathering Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM (1)

The Angel's Promise

Author: Harry Hagan, OSB. b. 1947 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: The angel's promise to a speechless father Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM