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Blest be the everlasting God
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 189 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 Blest be the everlasting God,
the Father of our Lord!
Be his abounding mercy praised,
his majesty adored!
2 When from the dead he raised his Son,
and called him to the sky,
he gave our souls a lively hope
that they should never die.
3 To an inheritance divine
he taught our hearts to rise;
'tis uncorrupted, undefiled,
unfading in the skies.
4 Saints by the power of God are kept,
till the salvation come:
we walk by faith as strangers here;
but Christ shall call us home. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Used With Tune: BISHOPTHORPE Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781
Blest be the everlasting God
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Author: Gerard Moultrie (1829-1885) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 172 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
and with fear and trembling stand:
ponder nothing earthly-minded,
for with blessing in his hand
Christ our Lord to earth descending,
comes our homage to demand.
2 King of kings, yet born of Mary,
as of old on earth he stood,
Lord of lords we now receive him
in the body and the blood,
as he gives to all the faithful
his own self for heavenly food.
3 Rank on rank the host of heaven
streams before him on the way,
as the Light of light descending
from the realms of endless day
conquers all the powers of darkness,
drives the gloom of hell away.
4 At his feet the six-winged seraph:
cherubim with sleepless eye,
veil their faces to the Presence,
as with ceaseless voice they cry,
'Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Lord Most High'. Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
God of the living, in whose eyes
Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 59 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Death and Grieving Lyrics: 1 God of the living, in whose eyes
unveiled your whole creation lies,
all souls are yours; we must not say
that those are dead who pass away;
for we believe and know it true,
our dead are living, Lord, with you.
2 Released from earthly toil and strife,
with you is hidden still their life;
yours are their thoughts, their works, their powers,
all yours, and yet most surely ours;
for we believe and know it true,
our dead are living, Lord, with you. Scripture: Luke 20:37-38 Used With Tune: TYNEMOUTH (ST. CATHERINE'S)
God of the living, in whose eyes
Jerusalem the golden
Author: Bernard of Cluny (12th century); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 911 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blessed,
beneath your contemplation
sink heart and voice oppressed:
I know not, oh, I know not
what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Zion
all jubilant with song,
and radiant with the angels
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever in them,
the daylight is serene,
the pastures of the blessèd
are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from care released,
the shout of those who triumph,
the song of those who feast;
and they who, with their Leader,
have conquered in the fight,
for ever and for ever
are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessèd country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessèd country
that eager hearts expect!
Jesus in mercy bring us
to that dear land above,
where you, with God the Father
and Spirit, reign in love. Scripture: Ezekiel 44:1-4 Used With Tune: EWING
Jerusalem the golden
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,228 hymnals Topics: Celebration, Jubilation Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
God Will Take Care of You
Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1869-1948 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 393 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence First Line: Be not dismayed whate'er betide Lyrics: 1 Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you,
Through ev'ry day,
O’er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
2 Through days of toil when heart does fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you. [Refrain]
3 All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you. [Refrain]
4 No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you. [Refrain] Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8 Used With Tune: GOD CARES
God Will Take Care of You
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 764 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Christmas Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
You who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the infant Light:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
3 Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of nations,
You have seen His natal star:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
4 Saints before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord, descending,
In His temple shall appear:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the new-born King. Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
Brightest and Best
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 912 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Epiphany First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness and lend us Thine aid,
Star of the east, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Say, shall we yield Him in costly devotion,
Odors of Edom and off'rings divine,
Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine?
3 Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
Vainly with gifts would His favor secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration,
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
4 Cold on His cradle the dew-drops are shining,
Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him in slumber reclining,
Maker and Monarch and Savior of all. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22 Used With Tune: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best
Down at the Cross
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain Appears in 799 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday First Line: Down at the cross where my Savior died Refrain First Line: Glory to His name Lyrics: 1 Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name!
Refrain:
Glory to His name, His name!
Glory to His name, Precious name.
Glory to His name, Precious name.
There to my heart was the blood applied;
singin' Glory to His name, His name.
2 I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides within;
There at the cross where He took me in;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain]
3 Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain]
4 Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 17:2 Used With Tune: GLORY TO HIS NAME
Down at the Cross
Lead Me to Calvary
Author: Jennie E. Hussey, 1874-1958 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 128 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday First Line: King of my life I crown thee now Refrain First Line: Lest I forget Gethsemane Lyrics: 1 King of my life I crown Thee now-
Thine shall the glory be;
Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow,
Lead me to Calvary.
Refrain:
Lest I forget Gethsemane,
Lest I forget Thine agony,
Lest I forget Thy love for me,
Lead me to Calvary.
2 Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid,
Tenderly mourned and wept;
Angels in robes of light arrayed
Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept. [Refrain]
3 Let me like Mary, thru the gloom,
Come with a gift to Thee;
Show to me now the empty tomb-
Lead me to Calvary. [Refrain]
4 May I be willing, Lord, to bear
Daily my cross for Thee;
Even Thy cup of grief to share-
Thou hast borne all for me. [Refrain] Scripture: Mark 15:22 Used With Tune: DUNCANNON
Lead Me to Calvary
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1019-1153; Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676; James W. Alexander, 1804-1859 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 726 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head, now wounded,
With grief and shame weighed down,
Now scornfully surrounded,
With thorns, Thine only crown;
O sacred Head, what glory,
What bliss till now was Thine!
Yet, though despised and gory,
I joy to call Thee mine!
2 What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered
Was all for sinners' gain;
Mine, mine was the transgression,
But Thine the deadly pain.
Lo, here I fall, my Savior!
'Tis I deserve Thy place;
Look on me with Thy favor,
Vouchsafe to me Thy grace.
3 The joy can ne'er be spoken,
Above all joys beside,
When in Thy body broken
I thus with safety hide.
My Lord of life, desiring
Thy glory now to see,
Beside the cross expiring,
I'd breathe my soul to Thee.
4 What language shall I borrow,
To thank Thee, dearest Friend,
For this Thy dying sorrow,
Thy pity without end?
Oh, make me Thine forever;
And should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
Outlive my love to Thee. Scripture: Mark 15:17-18 Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Christ Is Alive!
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Easter First Line: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Lyrics: 1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing.
The cross stands empty to the sky.
Let streets and homes with praises ring.
Love, drowned in death, shall never die.
2 Christ is alive! No longer bound
To distant years in Palestine,
But saving, healing, here and now,
And touching ev'ry place and time.
3 In ev'ry insult, rift, and war,
Where color, scorn, or wealth divide,
Christ suffers still, yet loves the more,
And lives, where even hope has died.
4 Women and men, in age and youth,
Can feel the Spirit, hear the call,
And find the way, the life, the truth,
Revealed in Jesus, freed for all.
5 Christ is alive, and comes to bring
Good news to this and ev'ry age,
Till earth and sky and ocean ring
With joy, with justice, love, and praise. Scripture: Romans 6:5-11 Used With Tune: TRURO
Christ Is Alive!
O Life That Maketh All Things New
Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder The Celebration of Life Lyrics: 1 O Life that maketh all things new,
the blooming earth, our thoughts within,
our pilgrim feet, wet with thy dew,
in gladness hither turn again.
2 From hand to hand the greeting flows,
from eye to eye the signals run,
from heart to heart the bright hope glows,
the seekers of the light are one:
3 One in the freedom of the truth,
one in the joy of paths untrod,
one in the soul’s perennial youth,
one in the larger thought of God;
4 The freer step, the fuller breath,
the wide horizon’s grander view,
the sense of life that knows no death,
the Life that maketh all things new. Used With Tune: TRURO
O Life That Maketh All Things New
Let the Whole Creation Cry
Author: Stopford Augustus Brooke, 1832-1916 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 81 hymnals Topics: Celebration and Praise Lyrics: 1 Let the whole creation cry,
"Glory be to God on high!"
Heaven and earth, awake and sing,
to your God your praises bring.
Sun and moon, uplift your voice,
night and stars, in God rejoice;
sunshine, darkness cloud, and storm,
rain and snow in praise perform.
2 Chant in honor, ocean fair;
earth, soft rushing through the air;
birds, with morn and dew elate,
sing with joy at heaven's gate.
Let the blossoms of the earth
join the universal mirth;
men and women, young and old,
raise the anthem manifold.
3 You to whom the arts belong,
add your voices to the song;
bards of knowledge and of law,
to the glorious circle draw.
From the north to southern pole
let the mighty chorus roll:
"Holy, holy, holy," crry;
"Glory be to God on high!"
Scripture: Psalm 148 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
Let the Whole Creation Cry
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above
Author: Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice (1859-1918) Meter: 13.13.13.13.13.13 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - National Life Lyrics: 1 I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love:
the love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
that lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
the love that never falters, the love that pays the price,
the love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.
2 And there's another country, I've heard of long ago,
most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know;
we may not count her armies, we may not see her King;
her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering;
and soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,
and her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace. Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Used With Tune: THAXTED
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above
Our Father, who art in heaven
Appears in 731 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest The Lord's Prayer Used With Tune: [Our Father, who art in heaven] Text Sources: Embolism
Our Father, who art in heaven
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song First Line: Alleluia! sing to Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus!
His the scepter, his the throne;
Alleluia! his the triumph,
His the victory alone;
Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion
Thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of ev'ry nation
Has redeemed us by his blood.
2 Alleluia! not as orphans
Are we left in sorrow now;
Alleluia! he is near us,
Faith believes, nor questions how:
Though the cloud from sight received him,
When the forty days were o'er,
Shall our hearts forget his promise?
"I am with you evermore!"
3 Alleluia! Bread of Angels,
Here on earth our food, our stay!
Alleluia! here the sinful
Flee to you from day to day:
Intercessor, friend of sinners,
Earth's redeemer, plead for me,
Where the songs of all the sinless
Sweep across the crystal sea.
4 Alleluia! King eternal,
You the Lord of lords we own;
Alleluia! born of Mary,
Earth your footstool, heav'n your throne:
You within the veil have entered,
Robed in flesh, our great high priest;
Here on earth both priest and victim
In the Eucharistic feast.
5 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glory be to God on high;
Alleluia to the Savior
Who has won the victory;
Alleluia to the Spirit,
Font of love and sanctity;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
To the triune majesty.
Scripture: Psalm 78:25 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 455 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise,
Who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
And God of love;
The Lord, the great I AM,
By earth and heav'n confessed:
We bow and bless the sacred Name
For ever blest.
2 He by himself hath sworn:
We on his oath depend;
We shall, on eagle's wings upborne,
To heav'n ascend:
We shall behold his face,
We shall his pow'r adore,
And sing the wonders of his grace
For evermore.
3 There dwells the Lord, our King,
The Lord, our Righteousness,
Triumphant o'er the world and sin,
The Prince of Peace;
On Zion's sacred height
His kingdom he maintains,
And, glorious with his saints in light
For ever reigns.
4 The God who reigns on high
The great archangels sing,
And "Holy, holy, holy," cry,
Almighty King!
Who was, and is, the same,
And evermore shall be:
Eternal Father, great I AM,
We worship thee."
5 The whole triumphant host
give thanks to God on high;
"Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!"
They ever cry;
Hail, Abraham's Lord divine!
With heav'n our songs we raise;
All might and majesty are thine,
And endless praise. Scripture: Genesis 12:1 Used With Tune: LEONI
The God of Abraham Praise
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Author: Christian Henry Bateman, 1813-1889 Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 126 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Lyrics: 1 Come, Christians, join to sing
Alleluia! Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King;
Alleluia! Amen!
Let all, with heart and voice,
Before his throne rejoice;
Praise is his gracious choice:
Alleluia! Amen!
2 Come, lift your hearts on high;
Alleluia! Amen!
Let praises fill the sky;
Alleluia! Amen!
He is our guide and friend;
Our cry he will attend;
His love shall never end:
Alleluia! Amen!
3 Praise yet our Christ again;
Alleluia! Amen!
Life shall not end the strain;
Alleluia! Amen!
On heaven's joyful shore
His goodness we'll adore,
Singing forevermore:
Alleluia! Amen! Scripture: Psalm 30:4 Used With Tune: MADRID
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, your great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night;
Your justice like mountains high soaring above
Your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 Life giving Creator, of both great and small;
Of all life the maker, the true life of all;
We blossom, then wither as leaves on a tree,
But you live for ever, who is and will be.
4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight;
We too, God invisible, offer our praise;
O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days! Scripture: Exodus 33:20 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow'r of God
That made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad,
And built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
The sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at his command,
And all the stars obey.
2 I sing the goodness of the Lord
That filled the earth with food;
He formed the creatures with his word,
And then pronounced them good.
Lord, how thy wonders are displayed
Where'er I turn my eye;
If I survey the ground I tread,
Or gaze upon the sky!
3 There's not a plant or flow'r below,
But makes thy glories known;
And clouds arise, and tempests blow
By order from thy throne;
While all that borrows life from thee
Is ever in thy care,
And ev'rywhere that I can be,
Thou, God, are present there. Scripture: Genesis 1:8-25 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 144 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, at your word
we are gathered all to hear you;
let our hearts and minds be stirred
now to seek and love and fear you;
by your teachings true and holy,
drawn from earth to love you solely.
2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight
lie in deepest darkness shrouded,
till your Spirit breaks our night
with the beams of truth unclouded;
you alone to God can win us;
you must work all good within us.
3 Glorious Lord, yourself impart!
Light of Light, from God proceeding,
open now each mind and heart,
help us by your Spirit's pleading.
Hear the cry your Church now raises;
Lord, accept our prayers and praises. Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
At the dawning of salvation
Author: Jock Curle, 1919- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Celebration of Faith Lyrics: 1 At the dawning of salvation;
in the morning of the world,
Christ is raised, a living banner
by the love of God unfurled,
Through the daylight, through the darkness,
Christ leads on his great array:
all the saints and all the sinners
he has gathered on his way.
2 He is risen in the morning,
he is risen from the dead;
he is laughter after sadness,
he is light when night has fled.
He has suffered, he has triumphed,
life is his alone to give:
as he gave it once he gives it
evermore, that we may live.
3 For the glory of salvation
in the dawn of Easter day
we will praise you, loving Father;
we rejoice to sing and pray
with the Son and with the Spirit
Lead us on, your great array,
saints and siners celebrating
your triumphant love today. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-9 Used With Tune: NETTLETON
At the dawning of salvation
Earth and All Stars!
Author: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926 Meter: 4.5.7.4.5.7 with refrain Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Celebration, Jubilation Refrain First Line: He has done marvelous things Used With Tune: EARTH AND ALL STARS
Earth and All Stars!
Consecration and Dedication
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Mercy of God Celebrated First Line: What shall I render to the Lord Lyrics: 1 What shall I render to the Lord,
What shall my off'ring be,
For all the gracious benefits
He Has bestowed on me?
2 Salvation's cup my soul will take
While to the Lord I pray,
And with His people I will meet,
My thankful vows to pay.
3 Not lightly does the Lord permit
His chosen saints to die;
From death Thou hast delivered me,
Thy servant, Lord, am I.
4 The sacrifice of praise I bring
While to the Lord I pray,
And with His people I will meet,
My thankful vows to pay.
5 Within His house, the house of prayer,
My soul shall bless the Lord,
And praise to His holy Name
Let all His saints accord. Scripture: Psalm 116 Used With Tune: LAMBETH
Consecration and Dedication
Through the Years You Safely Guide Us
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence Scripture: Psalm 31:3 Used With Tune: NETTLETON
Through the Years You Safely Guide Us
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.
2 Some march with events to turn them God's way;
some need to withdraw, the better to pray;
some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
our world is their parish: their purpose is God.
3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
who bear someone's cross, or shoulder their own:
they share our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs!
4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
In loving, in living, they prove it is true:
the way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you. Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
This Is the Feast of Victory (Vengan a Celebrar la Victoria)
Author: Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Celebration First Line: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain (Digno es el Cordero Pascual) Refrain First Line: This is the feast of victory for our God (Vengan a celebrar la victoria de nuestro Dios) Scripture: Revelation 5 Used With Tune: FESTIVAL CANTICLE
This Is the Feast of Victory (Vengan a Celebrar la Victoria)
Amen, Siakudumisa! (Amen, Sing Praises to the Lord!)
Author: S. C. Molefe, 1921-1983 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: Celebration First Line: Amen, siakudumisa! Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-27 Used With Tune: [Amen, siakudumisa!]
Amen, Siakudumisa! (Amen, Sing Praises to the Lord!)
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Author: Henry Smith, 1952- Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Celebration of Faith Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Used With Tune: GIVE THANKS
Give thanks with a grateful heart
We cannot measure how you heal
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Wholeness and Healing Scripture: 1 John 5:19 Used With Tune: THE BANKS O' DOON (YE BANKS AND BRAES)
We cannot measure how you heal
Sing praise to God who reigns above
Author: Johann Jakob Schütz, 1640-90; Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-97; Honor Mary Thwaits, 1914-93 Meter: 8.7.87.8.8.7 Appears in 194 hymnals Topics: Celebration of Faith Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation;
with healing balm my soul he fills,
and every grief he gently stills:
to God all praise and glory!
2 What God's almighty power has made
that will he ever cherish,
and will, unfailing, soon and late,
with lovingkindness nourish;
and where he rules in kingly might
there all is just and all is right:
to God all praise and glory!
3 The Lord is never far away,
but, through all grief distressing,
an ever present help and stay,
our peace, and joy, and blessing;
as with a mother's tender hand
he leads his own, his chosen band:
to God all praise and glory!
4 Come, you that name Christ's holy name,
give God all praise and glory;
and all who own his power, proclaim
aloud the wondrous story.
Cast each false idol from its throne,
the Lord is God, and he alone:
to God all praise and glory!
5 So come before his countenance
and leap in exultation;
now gladly pay your due of praise
in joyful celebration.
Take courage in the Lord, my heart;
refreshed in him, play your full part;
to God all praise and glory!
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Used With Tune: LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN, IHR HEIDEN
Sing praise to God who reigns above
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897); Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (b. 1697) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 178 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: for God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
his voice who ruled them while he lived below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears,
then you shall better know his love, his heart,
who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears.
Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay
from his own fullness all he takes away.
4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
The Glory of These Forty Days
Author: Gregory the Great, c.540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Ash Wednesday and Lent Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days
We celebrate with songs of praise;
For Christ, through whom all things were made,
Himself has fasted and has prayed.
2 Alone and fasting Moses saw
The loving God who gave the law;
And to Elijah, fasting, came
The steeds and chariots of flame.
3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
Delivered from the lions' might;
And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became
The herald of Messiah's name.
4 Then grant, O God, that we may, too,
Return in fast and prayer to You.
Our spirits strengthen with Your grace,
And give us joy to see Your face. Scripture: Exodus 19:20 Used With Tune: HAMBURG
The Glory of These Forty Days
Blest Are They
Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Meter: Irregular Appears in 36 hymnals Topics: Joy, Celebration; Joy, Celebration First Line: Blest are they, the poor in spirit Refrain First Line: Rejoice and be glad Used With Tune: BLEST ARE THEY
Blest Are They
Eat this bread, drink this cup
Author: Taizé Community Meter: Irregular Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion Scripture: John 6 Used With Tune: EAT THIS BREAD
Eat this bread, drink this cup
Oh, How He Loves You and Me
Author: Kurt Kaiser, b. 1934 Meter: 7.7.4.5.5.5.7 Appears in 35 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday Scripture: Romans 5:8 Used With Tune: PATRICIA
Oh, How He Loves You and Me
Sing of the Lord's Goodness
Author: Ernest Sands, b. 1949 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Celebrations; Celebrations; Celebrations; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Refrain First Line: Come, then, all you nations Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: [Sing of the Lord's goodness]
Sing of the Lord's Goodness
Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,000 hymnals Topics: Celebration, Jubilation Lyrics: 1 Come, let us join our cheerful songs
With angels round the throne;
Ten thousand thousand are their tongues,
But all their joys are one.
2 "Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry,
"To be exalted thus!"
"Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply,
"For he was slain for us!"
3 Jesus is worthy to receive
Honor and pow'r divine;
And blessings, more than we can give,
Be, Lord, forever thine.
4 Let all creation join in one
To bless the sacred name
Of him who sits upon the throne,
And to adore the Lamb. Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL
Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs
Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng!
Author: Edward H. Plumptre, 1821-1891 Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 426 hymnals Topics: Celebration, Jubilation First Line: Rejoice, O pilgrim throng Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O pilgrim throng!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your king.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
2 With voice as full and strong
As ocean’s surging praise,
Send forth the sturdy hymns of old,
The psalms of ancient days. [Refrain]
3 With all the angel choirs,
With all the saints on earth
Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth. [Refrain]
4 Yet, on and onward still,
With hymn and chant and song,
Through gate and porch and columned aisle
The hallowed pathways throng. [Refrain]
5 Still lift your standard high,
Still march in firm array,
As pilgrims through the darkness wend
Till dawns the golden day. [Refrain]
6 At last the march shall end;
The wearied ones shall rest;
The pilgrims find their home at last,
Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain]
7 Praise him who reigns on high,
The Lord whom we adore:
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God forevermore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MARION
Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng!
Ye holy angels bright
Author: Richard Baxter (1615-1691) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 Ye holy angels bright,
who wait at God's right hand,
or through the realms of light
fly at your Lord's command,
assist our song,
or else the theme
too high doth seem
for mortal tongue.
2 Ye blessèd souls at rest,
who ran this earthly race,
and now, from sin released,
behold the Saviour's face,
his praises sound,
as in his light
with sweet delight
ye do abound.
3 Ye saints, who toil below,
adore your heavenly King,
and onward as ye go,
some joyful anthem sing;
take what he gives
and praise him still
through good or ill,
who ever lives.
4 My soul, take now thy part,
triumph in God above,
and with a well-tuned heart
sing out the songs of love.
Let all thy days
till life shall end,
whate'er he send,
be filled with praise. Scripture: Colossians 3:16 Used With Tune: CROFT'S 136th
Ye holy angels bright
O Love that wilt not let me go
Author: George Matheson (1842-1906) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 678 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee:
I give thee back the life I owe,
that in thine ocean depths its flow
may richer, fuller be.
2 O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee:
my heart restores its borrowed ray,
that in thy sunshine's blaze its day
may brighter, fairer be.
3 O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee:
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
and feel the promise is not vain,
that morn shall tearless be.
4 O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee:
I lay in dust life's glory dead,
and from the ground there blossoms red
life that shall endless be. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23 Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET
O Love that wilt not let me go
Father, we thank you: for you planted
Author: Francis Bland Tucker (1895-1984) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 62 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Used With Tune: PSALM 118 (RENDEZ A DIEU) Text Sources: from prayer in the Didache, probably 2nd century
Father, we thank you: for you planted
O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
Author: Ambrose of Milan Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Celebrating Time Lyrics: 1 O Splendor of God’s glory bright,
from light eternal bringing light;
O Light of Light, light’s living spring,
true Day, all days illumining:
2 Come, Holy Sun of heavenly love,
rain down your radiance from above,
and to our inward hearts convey
the Holy Spirit’s cloudless ray.
3 O joyful be the passing day
with thoughts as clear as morning’s ray,
with faith like noontide shining bright,
our souls unshadowed by the night.
4 O Lord, with each returning morn,
your image to our heart is born;
O may we ever clearly view
our Savior and our God in you. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3 Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Text Sources: Trans. composite
O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Author: John Cosin (1594-1672) Meter: Irregular Appears in 238 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire;
thou the anointing Spirit art,
who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.
2 Thy blessèd unction from above
is comfort, life, and fire of love;
enable with perpetual light
the dullness of our blinded sight.
3 Anoint and cheer our soilèd face
with the abundance of thy grace;
keep far from foes, give peace at home:
where thou art guide no ill can come.
4 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and thee, of both to be but One,
that through the ages all along,
this may be our endless song,
'Praise to thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.' Amen. Scripture: 1 John 2:20 Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR Text Sources: 9th century
Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 318 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 All the way my Savior leads me–
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my guide?
Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;
For I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.
2 All the way my Savior leads me–
Cheers each winding path I tread,
Gives me grace for ev'ry trial,
Feeds me with the living bread.
Though my weary steps may falter
And my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the rock before me,
Lo! a spring of joy I see;
Gushing from the rock before me,
Lo! A spring of joy I see.
3 All the way my Savior leads me–
Oh, the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
In my Father’s house above.
When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way;
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way.
Scripture: Exodus 16:31 Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Savior, Lead Me Lest I Stray
Author: Frank M. Davis, 1839-1896 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 304 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence Refrain First Line: Lead me, lead me Lyrics: 1 Savior, lead me lest I stray,
Gently lead me all the way;
I am safe when by Thy side,
I would in Thy love abide.
Refrain:
Lead me, lead me, Savior,
lead me, lest I stray;
Gently down the stream of time,
Lead me, Savior, all the way.
2 Thou the refuge of my soul,
When life's stormy billows roll;
I am safe when by Thy side,
All my hopes on Thee rely. [Refrain]
3 Savior, lead me, then at last,
When the storm of life is past;
To the land of endless day,
Where all tears are wiped away. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 23:2-4 Used With Tune: LEAD ME
Savior, Lead Me Lest I Stray
Savior, More than Life to Me
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.9.7.9 with refrain Appears in 418 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence Refrain First Line: Ev'ry day and ev'ry hour Lyrics: 1 Savior, more than life to me,
I am clinging, clinging close to Thee;
Let Thy precious blood applied,
Keep me ever, ever near Thy side.
Refrain:
Ev'ry day, ev'ry hour
Let me feel thy cleansing pow'r;
May Thy tender love to me
Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to Thee.
2 Through this changing world below,
Lead me gently, gently as I go;
Trusting Thee, I cannot stray,
I can never, never lose my way. [Refrain]
3 Let me love Thee more and more,
Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er;
Till my soul is lost in love,
In a brighter, brighter world above. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 63:3 Used With Tune: MORE THAN LIFE
Savior, More than Life to Me
God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826; William Mercer, 1811-1873; Richard Whately, 1787-1863 Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 474 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 God, who made the earth and heaven,
Darkness and light:
You the day for work have given,
For rest the night.
May Your angel guards defend us,
Slumber sweet Your mercy send us,
Holy dreams and hopes attend us
All through the night.
2 And when morn again shall call us
To run life's way,
May we still, whate'er befall us,
Your will obey.
From the pow'r of evil hide us,
In the narrow pathway guide us,
Never be Your smile denied us
All through the day.
3 Guard us waking, guard us sleeping,
And, when we die,
May we in Your mighty keeping
All peaceful lie.
When the last dread call shall wake us,
Then, O Lord, do not forsake us,
But to reign in glory take us
With You on high.
4 Holy Father, throned in heaven,
All-holy Son,
Holy Spirit, freely given,
Blest Three-in-One:
Grant us grace, we now implore You,
Till we lay our crowns before You,
And in worthier strains adore You
While ages run. Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 329 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence First Line: Each little flow'r that opens Lyrics: Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
And all things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.
1 Each little flow'r that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colors,
God made their tiny wings. [Refrain]
2 The purple-headed mountains,
The river running by,
The sunset, and the morning
That brightens up the sky. [Refrain]
3 The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden:
God made them ev'ry one. [Refrain]
4 God gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well. [Refrain]
Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK
All Things Bright and Beautiful
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