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Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring

Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:27-28 First Line: Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring Topics: Advent Coming; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Second Advent; Descants Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Author of faith, eternal Word

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:25-36 Topics: Our Journey With God Used With Tune: MAINZER

Christ, above all glory seated

Author: J. R. Woodford, 1820-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 94 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:36 Lyrics: 1 Christ, above all glory seated, King triumphant, strong to save, dying, thou hast death defeated; buried, thou hast spoiled the grave. 2 Thou art gone, where now is given what no mortal might could gain, on the eternal throne of Heaven, in thy Father’s power to reign. *3 There thy kingdoms all adore thee, heaven above and earth below; while the depths of hell before thee trembling and defeated bow. 4 We, O Lord, with hearts adoring, follow thee above the sky; hear our prayers thy grace imploring, lift our souls to thee on high. 5 So when thou again in glory on the clouds of heaven shalt shine we thy flock may stand before thee, owned for evermore as thine. 6 Hail! All hail! In thee confiding, Jesus, thee shall all adore, in thy Father’s might abiding with one Spirit evermore. Topics: Ascension; Easter VII Year A; Christ the King Year B Used With Tune: WYCHBOLD Text Sources: Latin, 5th century

Jesus Never Fails

Author: Arthur A. Luther Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:33 First Line: Earthly friends may prove untrue Lyrics: 1 Earthly friends may prove untrue, Doubts and fears assail; One still loves and cares for you, One who will not fail. Chorus: Jesus never fails, Jesus never fails; Heav'n and earth may pass away, But Jesus never fails. 2 Though the sky be dark and drear, Fierce and strong the gale, Just remember He is near, And He will not fail. (Chorus) 3 In life's dark and bitter hour Love will still prevail; Trust His everlasting pow'r-- Jesus will not fail. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Friend; Christ Refuge; Christ Friend; Christ Refuge; Faithfulness Of God Used With Tune: [Earthly friends may prove untrue]

Signs of approaching judgment

Appears in 66 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:25 First Line: In the sun, and moon, and stars Topics: The Day of Judgment Used With Tune: COPNAL

Lord Jesus, if the same you are

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:19-28 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, if the same you are, if all your promises are sure, set up your kingdom in my heart and make me rich, for I am poor; to me be all your treasure given, the kingdom of an inward heaven. 2 You have pronounced the mourners blest; for loss of you I ever mourn: I cannot, and I will not rest till you, my only rest, return; till you, the Prince of Peace, appear, and I receive the Comforter. 3 Where is the blessedness bestowed on all that hunger after you? I hunger now, I thirst for God: now this poor sinner's life renew, and satisfy with endless peace, and fill me with your righteousness. 4 Shine on your work, disperse the gloom, light in your light I'll see anew: say to my soul, 'Your light is come, glory divine is risen on you, your warfare's done, your mourning's past; look up, your tears shall end at last!' Topics: Comfort; Consummation in Christ; Epiphany; Eternal Life; Grace; Grief; Inner Peace; Jesus Christ Lordship; Justification; Kingdom of God; Longing for God; Renewal Used With Tune: SURREY

Hills of the north, rejoice

Author: Charles Ernest Oakley, 1832-1865 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:25-36 Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent Used With Tune: LITTLE CORNARD Text Sources: Editors of English Praise also authors

God Is Here! As We His People

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:33 Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people, Meet to offer praise and prayer, May we find in fuller measure What it is in Christ we share: Here, as in the world around us, All our varied skills and arts Wait the coming of his Spirit Into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us Of our lifelong need of grace; Here are table, font and pulpit, Here the cross has central place: Here in honesty of preaching, Here in silence as in speech, Here in newness and renewal God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome In the Shepherd's flock and fold; Here, as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old: Here the servants of the Servant Seek in worship to explore What it means in daily living To believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, In an age of change and doubt, Keep us faithful to the gospel, Help us work your purpose out: Here, in this day's dedication, All we have to give, receive; We who cannot live without you, We adore you! We believe! Topics: Church; Gathering; Praise; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); The Liturgical Year The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9); Welcome Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

My Lord, What a Morning

Meter: 6.8.7.7 with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:25-36 First Line: You'll hear the trumpet sound Lyrics: Refrain: My Lord, what a morning; My Lord, what a morning; O my Lord, what a morning, When the stars begin to fall. 1 You'll hear the trumpet sound, To wake the nations underground, Looking to my God's right hand, When the stars begin to fall. (Refrain) 2 You’ll hear the sinner cry, To wake the nations underground, Looking to my God’s right hand, When the stars begin to fall. (Refrain) 3 You’ll hear the Christian shout, To wake the nations underground, Looking to my God’s right hand, When the stars begin to fall. (Refrain) Topics: Last Times; Advent Used With Tune: BURLEIGH Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Shout to the Lord all the earth, let us sing

Author: Darlene Zschech, b. 1965 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Luke 21:25 First Line: My Jesus, my Saviour Topics: Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: [My Jesus, my Saviour]