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Lord, who left the highest heaven

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, who left the highest heaven for a homeless human birth and, a child within a stable, came to share the life of earth — with your grace and mercy bless all who suffer homelessness. 2 Lord, who sought by cloak of darkness refuge under foreign skies from the swords of Herod's soldiers, ravaged homes and parents' cries — may your grace and mercy rest on the homeless and oppressed. 3 Lord, who lived secure and settled, safe within the Father's plan, and in wisdom, stature, favour growing up from boy to man — with your grace and mercy bless all who strive for holiness. 4 Lord, who leaving home and kindred, followed still as duty led, sky the roof and earth the pillow for the Prince of glory's head — with your grace and mercy bless sacrifice for righteousness. 5 Lord, who in your cross and passion hung beneath a darkened sky, yet whose thoughts were for your mother, and a thief condemned to die — may your grace and mercy rest on the helpless and distressed. 6 Lord, who rose to life triumphant with our whole salvation won, risen, glorified, ascended, all the Father's purpose done — may your grace, all conflict past, bring your children home at last. Topics: Christmas 2 The Holy Family; God, Saviour Growing, Teaching, Serving; Pentecost 14 The Family Used With Tune: OTTAWA

Come, Oh, Come, O Quickening Spirit

Author: Edward T. Horn III, b. 1909; Heinrich Held, d. c. 1659 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Come, oh, come, O quick'ning Spirit Topics: Trust, Guidance; Affirmation of Baptism; Pastors; Trust, Guidance Used With Tune: KOMM, O KOMM, DU GEIST DES LEBENS

Night Of Wonder

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Night of wonder, night of glory Lyrics: 1 Night of wonder, night of glory, Such as time has never seen! Theme of old prophetic story, Night all solemn and serene: Sweetest silence, softest blue That earth’s darkness ever knew! 2 Night of beauty, hour of gladness, Of all nights the first and best; Not a cloud to speak of sadness, Not a star but sings of rest; Holy midnight, showering peace, Never shall thy radiance cease. 3 Happy city, dearest, fairest, Lonely, tranquil, Bethlehem! Least and lowliest, richest, rarest, David’s city, Judah’s gem; Out of thee there comes the light That dispelleth all our night. 4 In thee Heav’n and earth are meeting; Lo, there comes the angel throng; We give back the heav’nly greeting, Joining in the holy song— Song of festival and mirth, Song of morning to the earth. 5 Now to thee thy king descendeth, Laid upon a woman’s knee; To thy gates His steps He bendeth, To the manger cometh He; David’s Lord and David’s Son, This His cradle and His throne. 6 All unconscious of the treasure That within thy walls there lies, Is it slumber, is it pleasure That is sealing up thine eyes? Canst thou not the grandeur see Of that veilèd majesty? 7 All unwitting of the wonder Wrought within thy gates tonight, Art thou blind to Him who yonder Sleeps unhonored—Prince of Light? Thou thyself the cradle bed, For the King of Glory spread! 8 He, the lowliest of the lowly, To our tainted world has come; He, the holiest of the holy, Cannot find a human home. All for us He has been born, All for us He bears the scorn. 9 Babe of weakness, Child of grandeur, At Thy stony crib we bow; Not a trace of heavenly splendor, Yet the King of angels Thou! Soon by earth to be adored, As creation’s Heir and Lord. 10 Light of life, Thou liest yonder, Mystery of mighty love; Naught from Thee our souls shall sunder, Naught from us shall Thee remove. Take these hearts, and let them be Throne and cradle both for Thee! 11 Bread of God, though yet unbroken, Still e’en now the living Bread; In that manger, lo, the token Of the table to be spread For us in the upper room, When the longed for night is come. 12 Rose of Sharon, springing sweetly In this sacred solitude, Every gracious leaflet fitly Folded in this tender bud; All the beauty yet concealed, All the fragrance unrevealed. 13 O’er Thy cradle we are bending, Singing low our song of love, Soon to sing the song unending In the Bethlehem above; Through the ages gazing on, Not the cradle, but the throne Used With Tune: DANA Text Sources: Hymns of the Nativity, and Other Pieces (London: James Nisbet, 1879)

Easter Flowers, Easter Carols

Author: W. J. Roberts Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Refrain First Line: Alleluia, let us sing Lyrics: 1 Easter flowers, Easter carols Deck the altar, fill the air; Glorious dawns the happy morning O’er a world so bright and fair. Refrain: Alleluia, let us sing, Alleluia to the King! 2 When the clouds of night were broken, Angels rolled the stone away, And on this bright Easter morning, Sing we now the triumph lay. [Refrain] 3 In the mists of early morning, Came the faithful to the tomb, Angel guardians clad in white robes, Sat there in the breaking gloom. [Refrain] 4 "He is risen!" thus the angel Spake unto the faithful three, "He is risen," wondrous story, He has gone to Galilee. [Refrain] 4 Now the clouds of night are broken, Mortals now the story tell, "He is risen! Alleluia!" Let the joyful anthem swell. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CHULA VISTA Text Sources: Voices of Praise: For School and Church and Home by Charles L. Hutchins (Boston: Ditson & Company, 1883)

Christ is born, go forth to meet Him

Author: John Brownlie; St. Cosmas Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: Christ is born, go forth to meet Him, Christ by all the heaven adored; Singing songs of welcome, greet Him, For the earth receives her Lord. All ye nations shout and sing; For He comes, your glorious King. Once His heavenly image bearing, Man has sunk to depths of sin; Now defiled, debased, despairing, Clad in rags and foul within; But our God, who beauty gave, Lifts the soul He comes to save. From the height of heaven beholding, Pity filled the heart of grace, And our Lord, His love unfolding, Made the earth His dwelling-place; And a virgin mother gave God Incarnate, man to save. Wisdom, Might, and Word Eternal, Glory of the Father, Thou! Hid from man and powers supernal, Lo, He wears our nature now! To the Lord your worship bring, Praise Him, your victorious King.

In the bliss of old predicted

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: In the bliss of old predicted, Heaven and earth to-day rejoice; Men and angels, one in spirit, Shout aloud in gleeful voice; For, to those in darkness drear, God in human flesh is near. Cave and manger show the mystery; Shepherds tell the wondrous tale; Bearing gifts to lay before Him From the East the Magi hail; Taught by angel words to sing, We unworthy praises bring. Glory be to God eternal! Peace on earth its reign begin! For the one Desire of nations Comes to save us from our sin; Freedom He will now bestow From the bondage of the foe.

Lo, he comes, let all adore him

Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 13 hymnals

Now, My Soul, Thy Voice Upraising

Author: Claude de Santeüil Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 42 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now, my soul, thy voice upraising, Tell in sweet and mournful strain How the Crucified, enduring Grief, and wounds, and dying pain, Freely of His love was offered, Sinless, was for sinners slain. 2 Scourged with unrelenting fury For the sins which we deplore, By His livid stripes He heals us, Raising us to fall no more; All our bruises gently soothing, Binding up the bleeding sore. 3 See! His hands and feet are fastened; So He makes His people free; Not a wound whence blood is flowing But a fount of grace shall be: Yea, the very nails which nail Him Nail us also to the tree. 4 Through His heart the spear is piercing, Though His foes have seen Him die; Blood and water thence are streaming In a tide of mystery; Water, from our guilt to cleanse us, Blood, to win us crowns on high. 5 Jesus, may those precious fountains Drink to thirsting souls afford: Let them be our present healing, And at length our great reward; So a ransomed world shall ever Praise Thee, its redeeming Lord. Amen. Topics: Church Year Holy Week; Good Friday; Blood of Christ; Names and Office of Christ Crucified; Names and Office of Christ Fount of Grace; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Names and Office of Christ Substitute; Forgiveness Prayer for; Sin Forgiveness of Scripture: Matthew 26:67-68 Used With Tune: REQUIEM

God in Mercy Grant Us Blessing

Author: David G. Preston Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals

Christians, Rise, Put On Your Armor

Author: J. C. Aaberg; H. A. Brorson; J. Falkner Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christians, rise, put on your armor; Men of Christ, assume your part. Satan, still the crafty charmer, Trains his host in all his art. As your sword Use God's Word, Hell is battling 'gainst the Lord. 2 Follow Christ, your great Commander, Lean upon His mighty arm; Satan, armed with guile and slander, Aims to do you naught but harm. Have no fear Christ is near, He as victor shall appear. 3 With the cross of Christ to lead you, Press ye onward in the strife. He who by the cross has freed you Fills the faintest heart with life, For each wound Balm is found In the joy of victors crowned. 4 Many hearts are filled with yearning And have yet no solace found. Men to God but partly turning Find that fear and woes abound. God will bless When the flesh By His Spirit we suppress. 5 Crowns are won by true endeavor, As all saints have testified. They have overcome forever, Strengthened by the Lamb that died. Likewise we Cannot be From the Christian's trials free. 6 Though our flesh to dust be turning, If our souls in God remain, On a glorious Easter morning Day for us shall break again. Easter day Holding sway, Death must yield its mighty prey. 7 Then the host of Christ shall gather At His throne a ransomed throng, Offering thanks to God, the Father, And to Christ salvation's song. Every tongue Shall this song Through eternity prolong. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Warfare; Processionals and Recessionals General Used With Tune: NEANDER