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I need thee, oh, I need thee

Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks (1835-1918) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #556 (2008) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Person Name: Annie Sherwood Hawks (1835-1918) First Line: I need thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; no tender voice but thine can peace afford. [Refrain:] I need thee, oh, I need thee, every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Saviour, I come to thee. 2 I need thee every hour, stay thou near by; temptations lose their power when thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need thee every hour, in joy or pain; come quickly and abide, or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need thee every hour, teach me thy will; and thy rich promises in me fulfil. [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Despair and Trouble; Longing Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Languages: English Tune Title: I NEED THEE

O God of Bethel! by whose hand

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #268 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Johann Michael Haydn (1737-1806) Lyrics: 1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand thy people still are fed; who through this earthly pilgrimage hast all our fathers led: 2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present before thy throne of grace: God of our fathers! be the God of their succeeding race. 3 Through each perplexing path of life our wandering footsteps guide; give us each day our daily bread, and raiment fit provide. 4 O spread thy covering wings around, till all our wanderings cease, and at our Father's loved abode our souls arrive in peace. 5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand our humble prayers implore; and thou shalt be our chosen God, and portion evermore. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in intercession and petition; Our Response to God in intercession and petition; Church unity and ecumenism; God Protection of; Pilgrimage Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22 Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG (HAYDN)

O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us

Author: Elizabeth Ann Head (1850-1936) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #595 (2008) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Person Name: Elizabeth Ann Head (1850-1936) Lyrics: 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us, revive your Church with life and power; O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us, and fit your Church to meet this hour. 2 O Wind of God, come bend us, break us, till humbly we confess our need; then in your tenderness remake us, revive, restore; for this we plead. 3 O Breath of Love, come breathe within us, renewing thought and will and heart; come, Love of Christ, afresh to win us, revive your Church in every part. 4 Revive us, Lord! is zeal abating while harvest fields are vast and white? Revive us, Lord, the world is waiting, equip your Church to spread the light. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for; Mission; Renewal Scripture: Acts 2:2 Languages: English Tune Title: SUNSET

Jesus, name above all names

Author: Naida Hearn (b. 1944) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #774 (2008) Person Name: Naida Hearn (b. 1944) Topics: Short Songs; Jesus Name; Jesus Word of God Scripture: 1 John 1:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, name abouve all names]

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #111 (2008) Meter: 11.12.12.10 Person Name: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! early in the morning our song shall rise to thee; holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity! 2 Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, God ever living through eternity. 3 Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide thee, though the sinful human eye thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea; holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity! Topics: Angels; God in Trinity; Praise Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:12 Languages: English Tune Title: NICAEA

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #327 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Person Name: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) 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 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 Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, odours of Edom, and offerings divine, gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, vainly with gifts would his favour secure: richer by far is the heart's adoration, dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 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. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Scripture: Revelation 22:16 Languages: English Tune Title: WAS LEBET, WAS SCHWEBET

By cool Siloam's shady rill

Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #688 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Lyrics: 1 By cool Siloam's shady rill how sweet the lily grows! How sweet the breath beneath the hill of Sharon's dewy rose! 2 Lo! such the child whose early feet the paths of peace have trod, whose secret heart with influence sweet is upward drawn to God. 3 By cool Siloam's shady rill the lily must decay, the rose that blooms beneath the hill must shortly fade away; 4 And soon, too soon, the wintry hour of life's maturer age will shake the soul with sorrow's power and stormy passion's rage. 5 O thou, whose infant feet were found within thy Father's shrine, whose years, with changeless virtue crowned, were all alike divine, 6 Dependent on thy bounteous breath we seek thy grace alone, through every stage of life, and death, to keep us still thine own. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Family, Friendship, and Marriage; Funerals general; Stages of Life Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT

Let all the world in every corner sing

Author: George Herbert (1593-1633) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #122 (2008) Meter: 10.4.6.6.6.6.10.4 Person Name: George Herbert (1593-1633) Lyrics: 1 Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly; the earth is not too low, his praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' 2 Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out; but, above all, the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Adoration Of God; Church Worship Scripture: Colossians 3:16 Languages: English Tune Title: LUCKINGTON

Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life

Author: George Herbert (1593-1633) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #579 (2008) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: George Herbert (1593-1633) Lyrics: 1 Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: such a way as gives us breath; such a truth as ends all strife; such a life as conquers death. 2 Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: such a light as shows a feast; such a feast as mends in length; such a strength as makes a guest. 3 Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: such a joy as none can move; such a love as none can part; such a heart as joys in love. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Jesus Names and images for Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: THE CALL

'Forgive our sins as we forgive'

Author: Rosamond Eleanor Herklots (1905-1987) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #486 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Rosamond Eleanor Herklots (1905-1987) Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Penitence; Forgiveness; Purity Of Heart Scripture: Colossians 3:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: DETROIT

Praise the Spirit in creation

Author: Michael Hewlett, 1916-2000 Hymnal: HGSP2008 #588 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Person Name: Michael Hewlett, 1916-2000 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Adoration of The Holy Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Compassion; God In Creation; Holy Spirit illunination of; Mission Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16 Languages: English Tune Title: JULION

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to thee

Author: Stuart K. Hine (1899-1989) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #154 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Person Name: Stuart K. Hine (1899-1989) First Line: O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder Topics: Adoration Of God; Jesus coming again; The Activity of God Scripture: 1 John 3:5 Languages: English Tune Title: HOW GREAT THOU ART

Judge Eternal, throned in splendor

Author: Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #264 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Person Name: Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) Lyrics: 1 Judge Eternal, throned in splendour, Lord of lords and King of kings, with your living fire of judgement purge this land of bitter things; solace all its wide dominion with the healing of your wings. 2 Still the weary folk are pining for the hour that brings release, and the city's crowded clangour cries aloud for sin to cease; and the homesteads and the woodlands plead in silence for their peace. 3 Crown, O God, your own endeavour; cleave our darkness with your sword; feed the faithless and the hungry with the richness of your word; cleanse the body of this nation through the glory of the Lord. Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; The Church Celebrates National Life; God in judgement and justice; Nation and Society; Word of God Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:15 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN

Lord of all being, throned afar

Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #125 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) Lyrics: 1 Lord of all being, throned afar, thy glory flames from sun and star; centre and soul of every sphere, yet to each loving heart how near! 2 Sun of our life, thy quickening ray sheds on our path the glow of day; Star of our hope, thy softened light cheers the long watches of the night. 3 Our midnight is thy smile withdrawn, our noontide is thy gracious dawn, our rainbow arch thy mercy's sign; all, save the clouds of sin, are thine. 4 Lord of all life, below, above, whose light is truth, whose warmth is love, before thy ever-blazing throne we ask no lustre of our own. 5 Grant us thy truth to make us free, and kindling hearts that burn for thee, till all thy living altars claim one holy light, one heavenly flame. Topics: God in majesty; Light Scripture: 1 John 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: OMBERSLEY

Bring your Christingle with gladness and joy!

Author: William Horton; Valerie Anne Ruddle (b. 1932) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #293 (2008) Meter: Irregular Person Name: William Horton First Line: Here is an orange Topics: Christ Incarnate Promise of the Messiah; Christingle; God In Creation Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 Languages: English Tune Title: CANDLE

'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #473 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Lyrics: 1 'Thy kingdom come!'– on bended knee the passing ages pray; and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom's day. 2 But the slow watches of the night not less to God belong; and for the everlasting right the silent stars are strong. 3 And lo, already on the hills the flags of dawn appear; gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, proclaim the day is near: 4 The day in whose clear-shining light all wrong shall stand revealed, when justice shall be throned with might, and every heart be healed: 5 When knowledge, hand in hand with peace, shall walk the earth abroad, the day of perfect righteousness, the promised day of God. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; Christian Year Advent; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19 Languages: English Tune Title: IRISH

Lord, you were rich beyond all splendour

Author: Frank Houghton (1894-1972) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #318 (2008) Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.8 Person Name: Frank Houghton (1894-1972) Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; God Love of Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9 Languages: English Tune Title: QUELLE EST CETTE ODEUR AGRÉABLE

Father eternal, Ruler of creation

Author: Laurence Housman (1865-1959) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #261 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Person Name: Laurence Housman (1865-1959) Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; Our Response to Christ In Penitence; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Jesus Word of God; Penitence; Unity of Humanity Scripture: 1 John 4:20 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 124th

The Lord is my light and my salvation

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #23 (2008) Person Name: Martin J. R. How (b. 1931) Topics: Church Worship; God Protection of; Patience Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is my light and my salvation]

Summer suns are glowing

Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #225 (2008) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Person Name: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Lyrics: 1 Summer suns are glowing over land and sea; happy light is flowing bountiful and free. Everything rejoices in the mellow rays; all earth's thousand voices swell the psalm of praise. 2 See God's mercy streaming over all the world, and his banner gleaming everywhere unfurled. Broad and deep and glorious as the heaven above, shines in might victorious his eternal love. 3 Lord, upon our blindness your pure radiance pour; for your loving-kindness make us love you more. And, when clouds are drifting dark across the sky, then, the veil uplifting, Father, still be nigh. 4 We will never doubt you, though you veil your light; life is dark without you, death with you is bright. Light of light, shine o'er us on our pilgrim way; still go on before us to the endless day. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Death and Bereavement; Light; Providence; Summer Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23 Languages: English Tune Title: RUTH

For all the saints, who from their labours rest

Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #740 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Person Name: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest; who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general; Heaven; Jesus Names and images for Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

Salvation belongs to our God

Author: Adrian Howard; Pat Turner Hymnal: HGSP2008 #131 (2008) Person Name: Adrian Howard Topics: Praise; Salvation and Redemption Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14 Languages: English Tune Title: SALVATION BELONGS TO OUR GOD

Glory, glory, Hallelujah

Author: Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #476 (2008) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; he is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; he hath loosed the fatal lightning of his terrible swift sword; his truth is marching on. Glory, glory, Hallelujah, glory, glory, Hallelujah, glory, glory, Hallelujah, his truth is marching on. 2 He hath sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; he is sifting out all human hearts before his judgment seat. O, be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. Glory, glory, Hallelujah, glory, glory, Hallelujah, glory, glory, Hallelujah, our God is marching on. 3 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; as he died to make us holy, let us die to make all free, while God is marching on. Glory, glory, Hallelujah, glory, glory, Hallelujah, glory, glory, Hallelujah, while God is marching on. 4 He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave; he is wisdom to the mighty; he is succour to the brave; so the world shall be his footstool, and the soul of time his slave: our God is marching on. Glory, glory, Hallelujah, glory, glory, Hallelujah, glory, glory, Hallelujah, our God is marching on. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; God in judgement and justice Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Languages: English Tune Title: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC

Lord God, Almighty, Saviour, Redeemer

Author: Coni Huisman Hymnal: HGSP2008 #499 (2008) Person Name: Coni Huisman Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Dedication; Assurance; Love For God; Word of God Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord God, Almighty, Saviour, Redeemer]

As the deer longs for running streams

Author: Bob Hurd (b. 1950) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #33 (2008) Person Name: Bob Hurd (b. 1950) First Line: Athirst my soul for you, the God who is my life! Topics: Despair and Trouble; Hope; Longing Scripture: Psalm 12:7 Languages: English Tune Title: [Athirst my soul for you, the God who is my life]

God the Lord, the king almighty

Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #39 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Lyrics: 1 God the Lord, the King almighty, calls the earth from east to west: shining out from Zion's splendour, city loveliest and best, comes our God! He breaks the silence, robed in burning majesty: 'Gather all my covenant people, bound by sacrifice to me. 2 'Hear me testify against you: listen, Israel, as I speak. I do not require your offerings, sacrifice I do not seek. Mountain birds and meadow creatures, Cattle on a thousand hills, all the beasts are my possession, moving as their maker wills.' 3 God who owns the whole creation needs no gift, no food, no house; bring to him your hearts' thanksgiving- God most high will hear your vows. Trust him in the day of trouble, call to him who will redeem; God will be your strong deliverer, his renown your daily theme. 4 Lies increase and evil prospers; God is silent while men say, 'He has gone-let us forget him', thinking he is false as they. But his word will judge or save us: let us come before his throne, giving thanks, receiving mercy- God's salvation now made known. Topics: Christian Year Advent; Creation; Salvation and Redemption; Word of God Scripture: Psalm 50 Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

Psalm 102

Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #66 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Person Name: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) First Line: Lord, hear my prayer! My cry shall come before you Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear my prayer! My cry shall come before you; hide not your face when I am in distress. My life burns up; my days have lost their glory, drifting like smoke, in pain and helplessness. 2 Like some wild owl among deserted ruins, lonely I call while enemies curse on. Tears are my drink; God's wrath is my undoing; ashes my food till all my days are gone. 3 But you, O Lord, remain enthroned for ever; you will arise; in you shall kingdoms trust. Now is the time; your city pleads your favour, your servants love her stones, her very dust. 4 God will rebuild! Write this to sing tomorrow; lips yet unformed their Hallelujahs cry! Glory will dawn upon our world of sorrow, freeing from prison those condemned to die. 5 Then shall your name on Zion's hill be spoken; strangers shall fill Jerusalem with praise. But as for me, my strength is bruised and broken; spare me, O God; do not cut short my days! 6 Heaven and earth you formed in the beginning; these soon wear out - Lord, you remain the same! They shall be changed; your years endure unending; our children's children live to praise your name. Topics: Christian Year Ash Wednesday; Despair and Trouble; God Faithfulness of; God in majesty Scripture: Psalm 102 Languages: English Tune Title: INTERCESSOR

Psalm 130

Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #88 (2008) Person Name: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) First Line: Up from the depths I cry to God Lyrics: 1 Up from the depths I cry to God: O listen, Lord, to me; O hear my voice in this distress, this mire of misery. [Refrain:] I wait for God with all my heart, my hope is in his word; and more than watchmen for the dawn I'm longing for the Lord. 2 If you, my God, should measure guilt who then stands free from blame? But true forgiveness comes from you; we trust, and fear your name. [Refrain] 3 O Israel, set your hope on God whose mercy is supreme: the nation mourning for its sin he surely will redeem. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Year Advent; Forgiveness; God in grace and mercy; Hope; Longing; Word of God Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: MACPHERSON'S RANT

God, we praise you. God we bless you.

Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #120a (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Lyrics: 1 God, we praise you. God, we bless you. God, we name you sovereign Lord. Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by your church adored: all creation shows your glory, heaven and earth draw near your throne singing 'Holy, holy, holy, Lord of hosts, and God alone!' 2 True apostles, faithful prophets, saints who set their world ablaze, martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, join one growing song of praise, while your church on earth confesses one majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally. 3 Jesus Christ, the king of glory, everlasting Son of God, humble was your virgin mother, hard the lonely path you trod: by your cross is sin defeated, hell confronted face to face, heaven opened to believers, sinners justified by grace. 4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious, you will judge the world you made; Lord, in mercy help your servants for whose freedom you have paid: raise us up from dust to glory, guard us from all sin today; King enthroned above all praises, save your people, God, we pray. Topics: God in Trinity Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16 Languages: English Tune Title: ODE TO JOY

God, we praise you. God we bless you.

Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #120b (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Lyrics: 1 God, we praise you. God, we bless you. God, we name you sovereign Lord. Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by your church adored: all creation shows your glory, heaven and earth draw near your throne singing 'Holy, holy, holy, Lord of hosts, and God alone!' 2 True apostles, faithful prophets, saints who set their world ablaze, martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, join one growing song of praise, while your church on earth confesses one majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally. 3 Jesus Christ, the king of glory, everlasting Son of God, humble was your virgin mother, hard the lonely path you trod: by your cross is sin defeated, hell confronted face to face, heaven opened to believers, sinners justified by grace. 4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious, you will judge the world you made; Lord, in mercy help your servants for whose freedom you have paid: raise us up from dust to glory, guard us from all sin today; King enthroned above all praises, save your people, God, we pray. Topics: God in Trinity Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX TREMENDA

Wise men, they came to look for wisdom

Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #328 (2008) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Person Name: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Lyrics: 1 Wise men, they came to look for wisdom, finding one wiser than they knew; rich men, they met with one yet richer-- King of the kings, they knelt to you: Jesus, our wisdom from above, wealth and redemption, life and love. 2 Pilgrims they were, from unknown countries, searching for one who knows the world; lost are their names, and strange their journeys, famed is their zeal to find the child: Jesus, in you the lost are claimed, aliens are found and known and named. 3 Magi, they stooped to see your splendor, led by a star to light supreme; promised Messiah, Lord eternal, glory and peace are in your name: Joy of each day, our song by night, shine on our path your holy light. 4 Guests of their God, they opened treasures, incense and gold and solemn myrrh; welcoming one too young to question how came these gifts, and what they were: Gift beyond price of gold or gem, make among us your Bethlehem. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Christian Year Season of Epiphany Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30 Languages: English Tune Title: NEUMARK

Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders

Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #606 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Lyrics: 1 Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders unmistakable and clear; mighty signs to prove your presence, overcoming doubt and fear 2 Lord, you sometimes speak in whispers, still and small and scarcely heard; only those who want to listen catch the all-important word. 3 Lord, you sometimes speak in silence, through our loud and noisy day: we can know and trust you better when we quietly wait and pray. 4 Lord, you often speak in Scripture, words that summon from the page, shown and taught us by your Spirit with fresh light for every age. 5 Lord, you always speak in Jesus, always new yet still the same; teach us now more of our Saviour; make our lives display his Name. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Jesus incarnation; Scripture; Word of God Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12 Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART

The church is wherever God's people are praising

Author: Carol Rose Ikeler (b. 1920) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #522 (2008) Meter: 12.10.12.11 irregular Person Name: Carol Rose Ikeler (b. 1920) Lyrics: 1 The Church is wherever God's people are praising, knowing they're wanted and loved by their Lord. The Church is wherever Christ's followers are trying to live and to share out the good news of God. 2 The Church is wherever God's people are loving, where all are forgiven and start once again, where all are accepted, whatever their background, whatever their past and whatever their pain. 3 The Church is wherever God's people are seeking to reach out and touch folk wherever they are -- conveying the Gospel, its joy and its comfort, to challenge, refresh, and excite and inspire. 4 The Church is wherever God's people are praising, knowing we're wanted and loved by our Lord. The Church is where we as Christ's followers are trying to live and to share out the good news of God. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Children; Church Body of Christ; Forgiveness Scripture: 1 John 3:1 Languages: English Tune Title: THE BARD OF ARMAGH

The voice of God goes out to all the world

Author: Luke Connaughton (1917-1979) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #283 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Luke Connaughton (1917-1979) Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-6 Languages: English Tune Title: MORESTEAD

The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #14a (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Jessie Seymour Irvine (1836-1887) Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want: he makes me down to lie in pastures green: he leadeth me the quiet waters by. 2 My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, even for his own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill; for thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still. 4 My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; my head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me; and in God's house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be. Topics: Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Eternal Life; Holy Communion; Renewal Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: CRIMOND

The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #14b (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Jessie Seymour Irvine (1836-1887) Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want: he makes me down to lie in pastures green: he leadeth me the quiet waters by. 2 My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, even for his own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill; for thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still. 4 My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; my head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me; and in God's house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be. Topics: Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Eternal Life; Holy Communion; Renewal Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: CRIMOND

Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me

Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Hymnal: HGSP2008 #619 (2008) Meter: 7.5.7.5.4.4.7.5 Person Name: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Renewal Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Languages: English Tune Title: [Spirit of the living God]

Lift up the gates eternal

Author: Willard F. Jabusch; Arlo D. Duba (d. 1984) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #20 (2008) Meter: 6.6.6.6 with refrain Person Name: Willard F. Jabusch First Line: See all the earth is God's Topics: Christian Year Advent; Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Easter; Church Worship; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Purity Of Heart Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English Tune Title: [See all the earth is God's]

Psalm 116

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #76 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Thomas Jackson (1715-1781) First Line: How can I ever thank the Lord Lyrics: 1 How can I ever thank the Lord for all his gifts to me? I'll raise salvation's cup, and call on God's name joyfully. 2 I'll bring you offerings of thanks, call on the name of God; fulfil my promises among the people of the Lord. 3 I'll pay my vows in God's own house, the temple of the Lord, there in your midst, Jerusalem. Praise God with one accord! Topics: Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Church Worship; Holy Communion Scripture: Psalm 116:17-19 Languages: English Tune Title: JACKSON (BYZANTIUM)

I'm not ashamed to own my Lord

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #645 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Thomas Jackson (1715-1781) Lyrics: 1 I'm not ashamed to own my Lord, or to defend his cause, maintain the glory of his cross, and honour all his laws. 2 Jesus, my Lord! I know his name, his name is all my boast; nor will he put my soul to shame, nor let my hope be lost. 3 I know that safe with him remains, protected by his power, what I've committed to his trust, till the decisive hour. 4 Then will he own his servant's name, before his Father's face, and in the new Jerusalem appoint my soul a place. Topics: The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Heaven; Jesus Name; Patience Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Languages: English Tune Title: JACKSON (BYZANTIUM)

May the God of peace go with us

Author: Ian Jamieson (b. 1939) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #786 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Ian Jamieson (b. 1939) Topics: Short Songs; Blessings Languages: English Tune Title: AE FOND KISS

Mothering God, you gave me birth

Author: Jean Janzen (b. 1933) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #117a (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: Jean Janzen (b. 1933) Topics: God in Trinity; God names and imags of Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 Languages: English Tune Title: MOTHER JULIAN

Mothering God, you gave me birth

Author: Jean Janzen (b. 1933) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #117b (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: Jean Janzen (b. 1933) Topics: God in Trinity; God names and imags of Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 Languages: English Tune Title: MOTHERING GOD

Come, you faithful, raise the strain

Author: St. John of Damascus (c. 675-c. 750); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #414 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Person Name: St. John of Damascus (c. 675-c. 750) Lyrics: 1 Come, you faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness; God has 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 has burst his prison, and from three days' sleep in death as a sun has 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 queen of seasons, bright with the day of splendour, with the royal feast of feasts, comes its joy to render; comes to glad Christian hearts, which, with true affection, welcomes in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 4 Neither could the gates of death, nor the grave's dark portal, nor the watchers, nor the seal, hold you as a mortal. Here today amid your own now you stand, bestowing your own peace, which evermore passes human knowing. Topics: Christ Risen Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Scripture: Exodus 14:15-22 Languages: English Tune Title: AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM

We will glorify

Author: Phil Lawson-Johnston Hymnal: HGSP2008 #481 (2008) Person Name: Phil Lawson-Johnston First Line: Jesus is the name we honour Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; Adoration Of Jesus; Jesus Name Scripture: Acts 4:12 Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus is the name we honour]

Come, all who look to God today

Author: Richard G. Jones (b. 1926) Hymnal: HGSP2008 #713 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Richard G. Jones (b. 1926) Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - National Life; Unity of Humanity; Visons and Dreams Scripture: John 10:16 Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL

Psalm 89

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #53 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: William Jones (1726-1800) First Line: Oh, greatly blest the people are Lyrics: 1 Oh, greatly blest the people are the joyful sound that know; in brightness of thy face, O Lord, they ever on shall go. 2 They in thy name shall all the day rejoice exceedingly; and in thy righteousness shall they exalted be on high. 3 For God is our defence; and he to us doth safety bring: the Holy One of Israel is our almighty King. Topics: Joy Scripture: Psalm 89:18 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. STEPHEN (NEWINGTON)

Behold the amazing gift of love

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #478 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: William Jones (1726-1800) Lyrics: 1 Behold the amazing gift of love the Father hath bestowed on us, in calling us his own, the children of our God! 2 Concealed as yet this honour lies, by this dark world unknown, a world that knew not, when he came, even God's eternal Son. 3 High is the rank we now possess; but higher we shall rise, though what we shall hereafter be is hid from mortal eyes: 4 Our souls, we know, when he appears, shall bear his image bright; for all his glory, full disclosed, shall open to our sight. 5 A hope so great and so divine may trials well endure; and purge the soul from sense and sin, as Christ himself is pure. Topics: Christ Risen Coming Again; Heaven; Human Dignity Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. STEPHEN (NEWINGTON)

How happy are all they who hear

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #686 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: William Jones (1726-1800) Lyrics: 1 How happy are all they who hear true Wisdom's guiding voice; and who her understanding make their early, only choice. 2 For she has treasures greater far than east or west unfold; and her rewards more precious are than all their stores of gold. 3 In her right hand she holds to view a length of happy days; and riches with great honours joined are what her left displays. 4 She guides the young with innocence, in pleasure's paths to tread; a crown of glory she bestows upon the hoary head. 5 According as her labours rise, so her rewards increase; her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; Stages of Life; Wisdom Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. STEPHEN (NEWINGTON)

Psalm 126

Hymnal: HGSP2008 #86 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: John Joubert (b. 1927) First Line: When Zion's fortunes God restored Topics: Grief; Joy; Music and Song; Renewal; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 126 Languages: English Tune Title: EDGBASTON

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