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What Wondrous Love Is This
Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 252 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Holy Week 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! Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: Appalachian folk hymn
What Wondrous Love Is This
Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed?
Author: Isaac Watts; Ralph E. Hudson Appears in 2,301 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Holy Week First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed? Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would he devote that sacred head
For sinners such as I!
Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light
and the burden of my heart rolled away--
it was there by faith I received my sight,
and now I am happy all the day!
2 Was it for crimes that I have done
he groaned on the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
and love beyond degree! [Refrain]
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide
and shut his glories in,
when Christ, the mighty Maker, died
for mortal creatures' sin. [Refrain]
4 But drops of grief can ne’er repay
the debt of love I owe;
here, Lord, I give myself away;
’tis all that I can do! [Refrain] Used With Tune: HUDSON
Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed?
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Author: John of Damascus, 8th century; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 380 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Easter Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
of triumphant gladness;
God hath brought his Israel
into joy from sadness:
loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke
Jacob's sons and daughters,
led them with unmoistened foot
through the Red Sea waters.
2 'Tis the spring of souls today:
Christ hath burst his prison,
and from three days' sleep in death
as a sun hath risen;
all the winter of our sins,
long and dark, is flying
from his light, to whom we give
laud and praise undying.
3 Now the brightest season dawns
with the day of splendor,
with the royal feast of feasts,
comes its joy to render;
comes to glad Jerusalem,
who with true affection
welcomes in unwearied strains
Jesus' resurrection. Used With Tune: ST. KEVIN
Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,175 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Easter First Line: Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
All creation join to say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, O heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
2 Lives again our glorious king; Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Jesus died, our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia!
3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!
4 Soar we now where Christ was led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Thine Is the Glory
Author: Edmond L. Budry; Richard B. Hoyle Meter: 5.5.6.5.6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 109 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Easter Lyrics: 1 Thine is the glory,
risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory
thou o’er death hast won.
Angels in bright raiment
rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave clothes
where thy body lay.
[Refrain:]
Thine is the glory,
risen, conquering Son,
endless is the victory
thou o’er death hast won.
2 Lo! Jesus meets us,
risen from the tomb;
lovingly he greets us,
scatters fear and gloom;
let the church with gladness
hymns of triumph sing.
for the Lord now liveth;
death hath lost its sting. (Refrain)
3 No more we doubt thee,
glorious Prince of life!
Life is nought without thee;
aid us in our strife;
make us more than conquerors
through thy deathless love.
Bring us safe through Jordan
to thy home above. (Refrain) Used With Tune: MACCABEUS
Thine Is the Glory
The Strife is O'er
Author: Francis Pott Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 496 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Easter First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done Lyrics: 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
the victory of life is won;
the song of triumph has begun.
Alleluia!
2 The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions has dispersed;
let shouts of holy joy outburst:
Alleluia!
3 The three sad days are quickly sped;
Christ rises glorious from the dead;
all glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia!
4 Lord, by your wounds on Calvary,
from death's dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live eternally.
Alleluia! Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 1695
The Strife is O'er
Christ Arose!
Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 6.5.6.4 with refrain Appears in 422 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Easter First Line: Low in the grave he lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave he lay,
Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day,
Jesus my Lord!
Refrain:
Up from the grave he arose, (he arose)
with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; (o'er his foes)
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever with his saints to reign.
He arose! (he arose) He arose! (he arose) Hallelujah! Christ arose!
2 Vainly they watch his bed,
Jesus my Savior;
vainly they seal the dead,
Jesus my Lord! [Refrain]
3 Death cannot keep its prey,
Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars away--
Jesus my Lord! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6 Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE
Christ Arose!
In the Garden
Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 8.9.5.5.7 with refrain Appears in 258 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Easter First Line: I come to the garden alone Refrain First Line: And he walks with me Lyrics: 1 I come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses;
and the voice I hear falling on my ear,
the Son of God discloses.
Refrain:
And he walks with me, and he talks with me,
and he tells me I am his own,
and the joy we share, as we tarry there,
none other has ever known.
2 He speaks, and the sound of his voice,
is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
and the melody that he gave to me
within my heart is ringing. [Refrain]
3 I’d stay in the garden with him
though the night around me be falling,
but he bids me go; through the voice of woe
his voice to me is calling. [Refrain] Scripture: John 20:11-17 Used With Tune: GARDEN
In the Garden
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
Author: John M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Easter Lyrics: 1 That Easter day with joy was bright,
the sun shone out with fairer light,
when, to their longing eyes restored,
the glad apostles saw their Lord.
2 His risen flesh with radiance glowed;
his wounded hands and feet he showed;
those scars their solemn witness gave
that Christ was risen from the grave.
3 O Jesus, strong in gentleness,
come now yourself, our hearts possess,
that we may give thee all our days
the tribute of our grateful praise.
4 Come, risen Christ, with us abide
in this our joyful Eastertide;
your own redeemed forever shield
from every weapon death can wield. Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Text Sources: Latin hymn (5th century)
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Author: Matthew Bridges; Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 796 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Easter Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne.
Hark! how the heavenly anthem
drowns all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died for thee
and hail him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Lord of life,
who triumphed o'er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife
for those he came to save;
his glories now we sing
who died and rose on high,
who died eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
3 Crown him the Lord of peace,
whose power a scepter sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease,
and all be prayer and praise.
His reign shall no end,
and round his pieced feet
fair flowers of paradise
extend their fragrance ever sweet.
4 Crown him the Lord of love;
behold his hands and side,
those wounds, yet visible above,
in beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
for thou hast died for me;
thy praise and glory shall not fail
throughout eternity. Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John M. Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 289 hymnals Topics: Christian unity Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord and precious,
binding all the church in one,
Holy Zion's help forever,
and our confidence alone.
2 To this temple where we call you,
come, O Lord of hosts, today;
with all your faithful loving kindness,
hear your people as they pray,
and your fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
3 Here bestow on all your servants
what they ask of you to gain,
what they gain from you forever
with the blessed to retain;
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign. Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin hymn (7th century)
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
The Old Rugged Cross
Author: George Bennard Appears in 342 hymnals Topics: Christian Year: Holy Week First Line: On a hill far away Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away
stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suffering and shame;
and I love that old cross
where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.
[Refrain:]
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.
2 O that old rugged cross,
so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
for the dear Lamb of God
left his glory above
to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain]
3 In that old rugged cross,
stained with blood so divine,
a wondrous beauty I see,
for 'twas on that old cross
Jesus suffered and died,
to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain]
4 To that old rugged cross
I will ever be true,
its shame and reproach gladly bear;
then he'll call me some day
to my home far away,
where his glory forever I'll share. [Refrain] Used With Tune: THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
The Old Rugged Cross
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 230 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Lent; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh;
awake and hearken for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.
2 Then cleansed be every heart from sin;
make straight the way for God within;
prepare we in our hearts a home,
where such a mighty Guest may come.
3 For you are our salvation, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward;
without your grace we waste away,
like flowers that wither and decay.
4 Stretch out your hand, to heal our sore,
and make us rise to fall no more;
once more upon your people shine,
and fill the world with love divine.
5 All praise to you, eternal Son,
whose advent has our freedom won,
whom with the Father we adore,
and Holy Spirit, evermore. Scripture: Ephesians 5:14 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW (CRASSELIUS)
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Author: John Wesley Work II Meter: Irregular Appears in 107 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Christmas First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain:
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
1 While shepherds kept their watching
o'er silent flocks by night,
behold, throughout the heavens
there shone a holy light. [Refrain]
2 The shepherds feared and trembled
when lo, above the earth
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed our Saviour's birth. [Refrain]
3 Down in a lonely manger
the humble Christ was born,
and God sent our salvation
that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Used With Tune: GO, TELL IT
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
The First Nowell
Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 398 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Epiphany; Christian Year Epiphany First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay,
in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
[Refrain:]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
born is the King of Israel.
2 They looked up and saw a star,
shining in the east beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
3 And by the light of that same star
three wise men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]
4 This star drew nigh to the northwest,
o'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
and there it did both stop and stay
right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wise men three
full reverently upon their knee,
and offered there in his presence,
their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
that hath made heaven and earth of nought,
and with his blood our life hath bought. [Refrain] Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English traditional carol, ca. 17th century
The First Nowell
The Head That Once Was Crowned
Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 510 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Ascension First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns Lyrics: 1 The head that once was crowned with thorns
is crowned with glory now;
a royal diadem adorns
the mighty victor’s brow.
2 The joy of all who dwell above,
the joy of all below,
to whom he manifests his love
and grants his name to know.
3 To them the cross with all its shame,
with all its grace is given,
their name an everlasting name,
their joy the joy of heaven.
4 They suffer here with Christ below,
they reign with him above,
their profit and their joy to know
the mystery of his love.
5 The cross he bore is life and health,
though shame and death to him,
his people's hope, his people's wealth,
their everlasting theme. Used With Tune: ST MAGNUS
The Head That Once Was Crowned
Now Thank We All Our God
Author: Martin Rinckart; Catherine Winkworth; Flossette du Pasquier Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 688 hymnals Topics: Christian Experience; Christian Year Reformation Day First Line: Now thank we all our God (Louons le Créateur) Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God,
with heart, and hands, and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom this 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,
and keep us strong in grace,
and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all ills
in this world and the next.
3 All praise and thanks to God
for all that has been given,
the Son, and Spirit blest
who dwell in highest heaven,
the one eternal God,
whom heaven and earth adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be, evermore.
French:
1 Louons le Créateur,
chantons à Dieu louanges!
Et joignons notre voix
au concert de ses anges!
Dès les bras maternels
il nous a protégés
et, jusqu'au dernier jour,
il est notre berger.
2 Loué soit notre Dieu!
Que notre vie entière
tous nous vivions joyeux
sous le regard du Père;
qu'il nous tienne en sa grâce
et nous guide toujours,
nous garde du malheur
par son unique amour.
3 De ce Dieu trois fois saint
qui règne dans la gloire,
chrétiens, empressons-nous
de chanter la victoire;
c'est lui qui nous unit
et nous fait retrouver
le chemin de l'amour
et de la liberté. Used With Tune: NUN DANKET
Now Thank We All Our God
Jesus Shall Reign
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Advent; Christian Year Epiphany First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where e'er the sun
does its successive journeys run;
his kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2 People and realms of every tongue
dwell on his love with sweetest song,
and infant voices shall proclaim
their early blessings on his name.
3 Blessings abound wheree'er he reigns:
and prisoners leap to lose their chains;
the weary find eternal rest,
and all who suffer want are blest.
4 Let every creature rise and bring
peculiar honours to our King,
angels descend with songs again,
and earth repeat the loud Amen! Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign
Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Topics: Christian Perfecction; Christian Year Advent Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only light,
sun of Righteousness, arise,
triumph o'er the shades of night.
Day-spring from on high, be near;
day-star, in my heart appear.
2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by thee;
joyless is the day’s return
till thy mercy’s beams I see,
till they inward light impart,
glad my eyes and warm my heart.
3 Visit then this soul of mine,
pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
fill me, radiancy divine,
scatter all my unbelief;
more and more thyself display,
shining to the perfect day. Used With Tune: RATISBON
Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
Author: William H. Parker Meter: 8.4.8.4.5.4.5.4 Appears in 153 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday Lyrics: 1 Tell me the stories of Jesus
I love to hear;
things I would ask him to tell me
if he were here;
scenes by the wayside,
tales of the sea,
stories of Jesus,
tell them to me.
2 First let me hear how the children
stood round his knee;
and I shall fancy his blessing
resting on me;
words full of kindness,
deeds full of grace,
all in the love-light
of Jesus' face.
3 Tell me, in accents of wonder,
how rolled the sea,
tossing the boat in a tempest
on Galilee;
and how the Master,
ready and kind,
chided the billows,
and hushed the wind.
4 Into the city I'd follow
the children's band,
waving a branch of the palm-tree
high in my hand;
one of his heralds,
yes, I would sing
loudest hosannas!
Jesus is King!
5 Show me that scene in the garden
of bitter pain;
and of the cross where my Saviour
for me was slain.
Sad ones or bright ones,
so that they be
stories of Jesus,
tell them to me. Used With Tune: STORIES OF JESUS
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
Take up your cross, the Saviour said
Author: Charles William Everest Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals Topics: Christian Experience; Christian Year Holy Week Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Saviour said,
if you would my disciple be;
take up your cross with willing heart
and humbly follow after me.
2 Take up your cross; let not its weight
fill your weak spirit with alarm;
Christ's strength shall bear your spirit up,
and brace your heart, and nerve your arm.
3 Take up your cross, heed not the shame,
nor let your foolish pride rebel;
your Saviour once accepted death
upon a cross, on Calvary's hill.
4 Take up your cross, and follow Christ,
think not till death to lay it down;
for only those who bear the cross
may hope to wear the glorious crown. Used With Tune: HESPERUS (QUEBEC)
Take up your cross, the Saviour said
Abide with me
Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,671 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security; Living the Christian Life Heaven and Victory over Death First Line: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide Used With Tune: EVENTIDE
Abide with me
All the way
Author: Frances van Alstyne, 1820-1915 (Fanny J. Crosby) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 317 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Guidance; Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security First Line: All the way my Savior leads me Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY
All the way
Be Thou my vision
Meter: 10.10.10.10 irregular Appears in 159 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Prayer; Living the Christian Life Devotion and Love for God First Line: Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: The Poem Book of the Gael selected and edited by Eleanor Hull
Be Thou my vision
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-82 Appears in 501 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Prayer; Living the Christian Life Devotion and Love for God Used With Tune: REPTON
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Father, hear the prayer we offer
Author: Love Maria Willis, 1824-1908 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 233 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Prayer; Living the Christian Life Guidance Used With Tune: SUSSEX
Father, hear the prayer we offer
Fill Thou my life
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-82 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Praise and Thanksgiving; Living the Christian Life Prayer First Line: Fill Thou my life, O Lord my God Used With Tune: ST. FULBERT
Fill Thou my life
Hail, Thou once despiséd Jesus
Author: John Bakewell, 1721-1819 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 625 hymnals Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year Easter and Holy Week; Seasons of the Christian Year Ascension Used With Tune: LUX EOI
Hail, Thou once despiséd Jesus
I heard the voice of Jesus say
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,224 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Personal Testimony; Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security Used With Tune: VOX DILECTI
I heard the voice of Jesus say
I need Thee every hour
Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks, 1835-1918 Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 973 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Prayer; Living the Christian Life Trials and Temptations First Line: I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee! Used With Tune: I NEED THEE
I need Thee every hour
I will sing the wondrous story
Author: Francis Harold Rawley, 1854-1952 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 286 hymnals Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year Easter and Holy Week; Living the Christian Life Personal Testimony Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
I will sing the wondrous story
Jesus Christ is risen today
Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 490 hymnals Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year Easter and Holy Week; Living the Christian Life Health, Healing and Deliverance First Line: Jesus Christ is risen today, hallelujah! Used With Tune: LLANFAIR Text Sources: Lyra Davidica, 1708
Jesus Christ is risen today
Like a river glorious
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-79 Appears in 152 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security; Living the Christian Life Trials and Temptations Refrain First Line: Stayed upon Jehovah Used With Tune: WYE VALLEY
Like a river glorious
My song is love unknwon
Author: Samuel Crossman, 1624-83 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 127 hymnals Topics: Seasons of the Christian Year Easter and Holy Week; Living the Christian Life Salvation and the Cross First Line: My song is love unknown Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN
My song is love unknwon
Out of my bondage
Author: William True Sleeper, 1840-1920 Meter: Irregular Appears in 241 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Confession and Repentance; Living the Christian Life Commitment and Dedication to Service First Line: Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night Used With Tune: JESUS, I COME
Out of my bondage
What a friend we have in Jesus
Author: Joseph Scriven, 1819-86 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,691 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Prayer; Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security Used With Tune: CONVERSE
What a friend we have in Jesus
When all Your mercies, O my God
Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 998 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Praise and Thanksgiving; Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security Used With Tune: CONTEMPLATION
When all Your mercies, O my God
Years I spent in vanity and pride (At Calvary)
Author: William Reed Newell, 1868-1956 Appears in 165 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Confession and Repentance; Living the Christian Life Salvation and the Cross First Line: Years I spent in vanity and pride Refrain First Line: Mercy there was great and grace was free Used With Tune: [Years I spent in vanity and pride]
Years I spent in vanity and pride (At Calvary)
Family Happiness
Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: The Christian's Reward First Line: Blest the man that fears Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Blest the man that fears Jehovah,
Walking ever in His ways,
By thy toil thou shalt be prospered
And be happy all thy days.
2 In thy wife thou shalt have gladness,
She shall fill thy home with good,
Happy in her loving service
And the joys of motherhood.
3 Joyful children, sons and daughters,
Shall about thy table meet,
Olive plants, in strength and beauty,
Full of hope and promise sweet.
4 Lo, on him that fears Jehovah
Shall this blessedness attend,
For Jehovah out of Zion
Shall to thee His blessing send.
5 Thou shalt see God's kingdom prosper
All thy days, till life shall cease,
Thou shalt see thy children's children;
On Thy people, Lord, be peace. Scripture: Psalm 128 Used With Tune: JUDE
Family Happiness
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 709 hymnals Topics: Christian Pilgrim; The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay.
2 Thou art coming to a King,
Large petitions with thee bring;
For His grace and power are such,
None can ever ask too much.
3 With my burden I begin,
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let Thy blood for sinners spilt
Set my conscience free from guilt.
4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest,
Take possession of my breast;
There Thy blood-bought right maintain,
And without a rival reign.
5 While I am a pilgrim here,
Let Thy love my spirit cheer;
As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend,
Lead me to my journey's end. Used With Tune: HENDON
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
My God, the spring of all my joys
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 559 hymnals Topics: Believer's (See also Christian Saints) Joy of; The Christian Life The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 My God, the spring of all my joys,
The life of my delights,
The glory of my brightest days,
And comfort of my nights!
2 In darkest shades, if Thou appear,
My dawning is begun;
Thou art my soul's bright morning star,
And Thou my rising sun.
3 The opening heavens around me shine,
With beams of sacred bliss,
If Jesus shows His mercy mine,
And whispers I am His.
4 My soul would leave this heavy clay
At that transporting word;
Run up with joy the shining way,
To see and praise my Lord.
5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death,
I'd break through every foe;
The wings of love, and arms of faith,
Would bear me conqueror through. Used With Tune: LYNGHAM
My God, the spring of all my joys
"Go in peace"
Author: John Ellerton Appears in 851 hymnals Topics: Peace Christian; Peace Christian First Line: Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Lyrics: 1 Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
With one accord our parting hymn of praise;
We rise to bless thee ere our worship cease,
And now, departing, wait thy word of peace.
2 Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way;
With thee began, with thee shall end the day;
Guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,
That in this house have called upon thy name.
3 Grant us thy peace, Lord, through the coming night;
Turn thou for us its darkness into light;
From harm and danger keep thy children free,
For dark and light are both alike to thee.
4 Grant us thy peace throughout our earthly life,
Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife;
Then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease,
Call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace.
Used With Tune: ELLERTON
"Go in peace"
At Cana, Lord, Thou didst appear
Author: John Berridge Appears in 158 hymnals Topics: The Catechism The Christian Household Lyrics: 1 At Cana, Lord, Thou didst appear
To grace a marriage feast;
We ask Thee likewise to be here,
And be a wedding guest.
2 Upon the wedded pair look down,
Who now have plighted hands;
Their union with Thy favor crown,
And bless their nuptial bands.
3 With gifts of grace their hearts endow,
Of all rich dowries best!
Their substance bless, and peace bestow,
To sweeten all the rest.
4 In purest love their souls unite,
That they, with Christian care,
May make domestic burdens light,
By taking mutual share.
5 True helpers may they prove indeed,
In prayer and faith and hope;
And see with joy a godly seed
To build their household up.
6 On ev'ry soul assembled here,
O make Thy face to shine;
Thy goodness more our hearts can cheer
Than richest food or wine. Used With Tune: EVAN
At Cana, Lord, Thou didst appear
Sing praise to God who reigns above
Author: Johann Jacob Schutz; Frances Elizabeth Cox Appears in 194 hymnals Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Praise; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Praise Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
The God of all creation,
The God of pow'r, the God of love,
The God of our salvation;
With healing balm my soul He fills,
And ev'ry pain and sorrow stills:
To God all praise and glory!
2 The angel host, O King of kings,
Thy praise forever telling,
In earth and sky all living things
Beneath Thy shadow dwelling,
Adore the wisdom which could span,
And power which formed, Creation's plan:
To God all praise and glory!
3 What God's almighty power hath made,
His gracious mercy keepeth;
By morning dawn or evening shade,
His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth;
Within the kingdom of His might,
Lo, all is just and all is right:
To God all praise and glory!
4 I cried to God in my distress,
His mercy heard me calling;
My Savior saw my helplessness
And kept my feet from falling;
For this, Lord, praise and thanks to Thee!
Praise God, I say, praise God with me!
To God all praise and glory!
5 When every earthly hope has flown
From sorrow's sons and daughters,
Our Father from His heavenly throne,
Beholds the troubled waters;
And at His Word the storm is stayed,
Which made His children's heart afraid;
To God all praise and glory!
6 Thus all my pilgrimage along
I'll sing aloud Thy praises,
That men may hear the grateful song
My voice unwearied raises:
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart!
Both soul and body, bear your part:
To God all praise and glory! Used With Tune: SPERATUS (Sei Lob und Ehr' den höchsten Gut)
Sing praise to God who reigns above
Grace! 'tis a charming sound
Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge Appears in 825 hymnals Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Call to Grace and Admonition to Holiness; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Call to Grace and Admonition to Holiness Lyrics: 1 Grace! ’tis a charming sound,
Harmonious to the ear!
Heav'n with the echo shall resound,
And all the earth shall hear.
2 Grace first contrived the way
To save rebellious man;
And all the steps that grace display
Which drew the wondrous plan.
3 Grace led my roving feet
To tread the heavenly road;
And new supplies, each hour, I meet,
While pressing on to God.
4 Grace all the work shall crown,
Through everlasting days;
It lays in heaven the topmost stone,
And well deserves the praise. Used With Tune: OLNEY
Grace! 'tis a charming sound
The day is surely drawing near
Author: Bartholomäis Ringwalt; Rev. P. A. Peter Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Judgment; Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Judgment Lyrics: 1 The day is surely drawing near,
When God's Son, the Anointed,
Will with great majesty appear,
As Judge of all appointed.
All mirth and laughter then shall cease,
When flames on flames will still increase,
As the Apostle teacheth.
2 A trumpet loud shall then resound
And all the earth be shaken;
Then all who in their graves are found
Shall from their sleep awaken;
But all that live shall in that hour,
By the Almighty's boundless power,
Be changed at His commanding.
3 A book is opened then to all--
A record truly telling
What each hath done, both great and small,
When he on earth was dwelling.
And ev'ry heart be clearly seen,
And all be known as they have been,
In thoughts and words and actions.
4 Then woe to those who scorned the Lord,
And sought but carnal pleasures,
Who here despised His precious Word
And loved their earthly treasures!
With shame and trembling they will stand
And at the Judge's stern command
Must leave the Lord forever.
5 O may my name, dear Lord, be found,
Free from all condemnation,
For Thy death's sake, Thy pains and wounds,
In Thy book of salvation.
I will not doubt:--I trust in Thee;--
From Satan Thou have made me free,
And from all condemnation.
6 Therefore my Intercessor be,
And for Thy death and merit
Declare my name from judgment free,
With all who life inherit;
That with my brethren I may stand
With Thee in heaven, our fatherland,
Which Thou for us hast purchased.
7 Lord Jesus Christ, do not delay,
O hasten our salvation!
We often tremble on our way
In fear and tribulation.
Then hear us when we cry to Thee;
Come mighty Judge, come, make us free
From ev'ry evil. Amen! Used With Tune: MONMOUTH (Es ist gewisslich an der Zeit)
The day is surely drawing near
Of the Father’s Love Begotten
Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 5th cent.; Henry Williams Baker; John M. Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany First Line: Of the Father's love begotten Refrain First Line: evermore and evermore! Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten,
ere the worlds began to be,
he is Alpha and Omega;
he the source, the ending he,
of the things that are, that have been,
and that future years shall see,
evermore and evermore!
2 By his Word was all created;
he commanded; it was done:
heaven and earth and depths of ocean,
universe of three in one,
all that sees the moon’s soft shining,
all that breathes beneath the sun,
evermore and evermore!
3 O, that birth forever blessed
when the Virgin, full of grace,
by the Holy Ghost conceiving,
bore the Savior of our race,
and the babe, the world’s Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore!
4 This is he whom seers in old time
chanted of with one accord,
whom the voices of the prophets
promised in their faithful word.
Now he shines, the long-expected.
Let creation praise its Lord,
evermore and evermore!
5 O ye heights of heaven, adore him.
Angel hosts, his praises sing.
Powers, dominions, bow before him,
and extol our God and King.
Let no tongue on earth be silent;
every voice in concert ring,
evermore and evermore!
6 Christ, to thee with God the Father,
and, O Holy Ghost, to thee,
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
and unwearied praises be.
Honor, glory, and dominion,
and eternal victory,
evermore and evermore! Amen.
Scripture: Psalm 113:2 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father’s Love Begotten
From Heaven Above
Author: Martin Luther Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany First Line: "From heaven above to earth I come Scripture: Exodus 3:7 Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH Text Sources: Trans. Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978, alt.
From Heaven Above
Angels We Have Heard on High
Author: James Chadwick Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 235 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo! Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high,
sweetly singing o’er the plains,
and the mountains in reply
echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
3 Come to Bethlehem and see
him whose birth the angels sing;
come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: French carol
Angels We Have Heard on High
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,098 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
the angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.
2 “Fear not,” said he, for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind:
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and humankind.
3 “To you, in David’s town this day,
is born of David’s line
the Savior, who is Christ the Lord,
and this shall be the sign:
4 “The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all humbly wrapped in swathing bands,
and in a manger laid.”
5 Thus spoke the seraph, and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
6 “All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
good will to all from highest heaven
begin and never cease!”
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
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