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How lovely is your dwelling-place
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 53 hymnals Topics: Dedication Festival; Blessing; Church Worship; Providence; Water Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling-place,
O Lord of hosts, to me;
my thirsting soul longs eagerly
within your courts to be.
2 Beside your altars, Lord of all,
the swallows find a nest;
happy are those who dwell with you
and praise you without rest;
3 And happy those whose hearts are set
upon the pilgrim ways:
you are the water when they thirst,
their guide towards your face.
4 How blest are they that in your house
for ever give you praise:
one day with you is better spent
than thousands in dark ways.
5 The Lord will hold back no good thing
from those who justly live;
to all who trust, the Lord of hosts
will all his blessings give. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: HARINGTON Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650
How lovely is your dwelling-place
Repeat the hymn again
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); St Germanus (c. 639-c. 734) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 106 hymnals Topics: Angels; Christmas; Church Year Christmas; Jesus Names and images for; Mary; Other Saints and Festivals St John the Evangelist; The First Sunday of Christmas Year A First Line: A great and mighty wonder Lyrics: 1 A great and mighty wonder,
a full and holy cure!
the Virgin bears the Infant
with virgin-honour pure:
Refrain:
Repeat the hymn again:
'To God on high be glory,
and peace on earth to men.'
2 The Word becomes incarnate,
and yet remains on high;
and cherubim sing anthems
to shepherds from the sky: [Refrain]
3 While thus they sing your Monarch,
those bright angelic bands,
rejoice, ye vales and mountains,
ye oceans, clap your hands: [Refrain]
4 Since all he comes to ransom,
by all be he adored,
the Infant born in Bethl'em,
the Saviour and the Lord: [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 35 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS ENTSPRUNGEN
Repeat the hymn again
This, this is Christ the King
Author: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.8.6.7 Appears in 203 hymnals Topics: Angels; Children and All-Age Worship; Christmas; Church Year Christmas; Church Year Epiphany; Church Year Good Friday; Mary; Other Saints and Festivals Holy Innocents; Other Saints and Festivals The Naming of Jesus; The First Sunday of Christmas Year B; The First Sunday of Christmas Year C First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest Lyrics: 1 What child is this, who, laid to rest
on Mary's lap is sleeping?
whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
while shepherds watch are keeping?
this, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds worship and angels sing:
haste, haste to bring him praise
the babe, the son of Mary.
2 Why lies he in such mean estate,
where ox and ass are feeding?
Come, have no fear, God's Son is here,
his love all loves exceeding:
nails, spear, shall pierce him through,
the cross be borne for me, for you:
hail, hail, the Saviour comes,
the babe, the son of Mary.
3 So bring him incense, gold and myrrh,
all tongues and peoples own him,
the King of kings salvation brings,
let every heart enthrone him:
raise, raise your song on high
while Mary sings a lullaby,
joy, joy, for Christ is born,
the babe, the son of Mary. Scripture: Luke 2:6-16 Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES
This, this is Christ the King
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Author: George William Kitchin (1827-1912); Michael Robert Newbolt (1874-1956) Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Passiontide; Atonement; Baptism; Church Year Good Friday; Evangelism; Jesus Name; Other Saints and Festivals Holy Cross Day; The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year A; The Fifth Sunday of Lent Year B; Victory First Line: Come, let us follow where our Captain trod Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, let us follow where our Captain trod,
our King victorious, Christ the Son of God: [Refrain]
2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
he hosts of God in conquering ranks combine: [Refrain]
3 Each new-born soldier of the Crucified
bears on his brow the seal of him who died: [Refrain]
4 This is the sign which Satan's legions fear
and angels veil their faces to revere: [Refrain]
5 Saved by the cross whereon their Lord was slain,
earth's fallen children their lost home regain: [Refrain]
6 From north and south, from east and west they raise
in growing unison their song of praise: [Refrain]
7 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
as thou hast promised, draw us unto thee: [Refrain]
8 Let every race and every language tell
of him who saves our souls from death and hell: [Refrain]
9 From farthest regions let them homage bring,
and on his cross adore their Saviour King: [Refrain]
1O Set up thy throne, that earth's despair may cease
beneath the shadow of its healing peace: [Refrain]
11 For thy blest cross which doth for all atone
creation's praises rise before thy throne: [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 107:2-3 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Who Are These in Bright Array?
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 377 hymnals Topics: Church Year Minor Festivals First Line: Who are these in bright array Lyrics: 1 Who are these in bright array,
This innumerable throng,
Round the altar, night and day,
Hymning one triumphant song?
"Worthy is the Lamb, once slain,
Blessing, honor, glory, pow'r,
Wisdom, riches to obtain,
New dominion ev'ry hour."
2 These through fiery trials trod,
These from great affliction came;
Now, before the throne of God,
Sealed with His almighty Name,
Clad in raiment pure and white,
Victor-palms in every hand,
Through their dear Redeemer's might,
More than conquerors they stand.
3 Hunger, thirst, disease unknown,
On immortal fruits they feed;
Then the Lamb amidst the throne,
Shall to living fountains lead;
Joy and gladness banish sighs;
Perfect love dispels all fears;
And forever from their eyes
God shall wipe away the tears.
Amen. Scripture: Revelation 7:11-17 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR
Who Are These in Bright Array?
Faith of Our Fathers, Living Still
Author: Frederick William Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 830 hymnals Topics: Church Year Minor Festivals First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword,
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious word:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
How sweet would be their children's faith,
If they, like them, could die for thee!
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our fathers! we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife:
And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
Amen. Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers, Living Still
O Bless the Lord, My Soul!
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 252 hymnals Topics: Worship Prayer and Praise; A Day of Thanksgiving or a Harvest Festival; Church, Dedications; Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 O bless the Lord, my soul!
Let all within me join,
And aid my tongue to bless His Name,
Whose favors are divine.
2 O bless the Lord, my soul!
Nor let His mercies lie
Forgotten in unthankfulness,
And without praises die.
3 'Tis He forgives thy sins;
'Tis He relieves thy pain;
'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses,
And makes thee strength again.
4 He crowns thy life with love,
When ransomed from the grave.
He that redeemed my soul from death
Hath sovereign power to save.
5 He fills the poor with good;
He gives the sufferers rest;
The Lord hath judgments for the proud,
And justice for the opprest.
6 His wondrous works and ways
He made by Moses known,
But sent the world His truth and grace
By His belovèd Son.
Amen. Scripture: John 1:17 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS
O Bless the Lord, My Soul!
At the name of Jesus
Author: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 253 hymnals Topics: Children and All-Age Worship; Church Year Christ the King; Discipleship; Jesus coming again; Jesus Life and Ministry; Jesus Name; Other Saints and Festivals The Naming of Jesus; Proper 21 Year A; Proper 5 Year A; Temptation; The Fourth Sunday of Advent Year B; The Second Sunday of Lent Year B; Ascension Day Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus
every knee shall bow,
every tongue confess him
King of glory now:
'tis the Father's pleasure
we should call him Lord,
who from the beginning
was the mighty Word.
2 At his voice creation
sprang at once to sight,
all the angel faces,
all the hosts of light,
thrones and dominations,
stars upon their way,
all the heavenly orders,
in their great array.
3 Humbled for a season,
to receive a name
from the lips of sinners
unto whom he came,
faithfully he bore it
spotless to the last,
brought it back victorious,
when from death he passed:
4 Bore it up triumphant
with its human light,
through all ranks of creatures,
to the central height,
to the throne of Godhead,
to the Father's breast;
filled it with the glory,
of that perfect rest.
5 Name him, Christians, name him,
with love strong as death,
but with awe and wonder
and with bated breath:
he is God the Saviour,
he is Christ the Lord,
ever to be worshipped,
trusted, and adored.
6 In your hearts enthrone him;
there let him subdue
all that is not holy,
all that is not true:
crown him as your Captain
in temptation's hour;
let his will enfold you
in its light and power.
7 Surely, this Lord Jesus
shall return again,
with his Father's glory,
with his angel train;
for all wreaths of empire
meet upon his brow,
and our hearts confess him
King of glory now. Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13 Used With Tune: EVELYNS
At the name of Jesus
Christ is our corner-stone
Author: John Chandler (1806-1876) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 186 hymnals Topics: Dedication Festival; Church Worship; Future hope; Heaven; Jesus Name; Jesus Names and images for; Other Saints and Festivals Joseph of Nazareth; Other Saints and Festivals Mark the Evangelist; Other Saints and Festivals Dedication Festival; Praise; Prayer; The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year A; The Second Sunday before Advent Year B Lyrics: 1 Christ is our corner-stone,
on him alone we build;
with his true saints alone
the courts of heaven are filled:
on his great love
our hopes we place
of present grace
and joys above.
2 O then with hymns of praise
these hallowed courts shall ring;
our voices we will raise
the Three in One to sing;
and thus proclaim
in joyful song,
both loud and long,
that glorious name.
3 Here, gracious God, do thou
for evermore draw nigh;
accept each faithful vow,
and mark each suppliant sigh;
in copious shower
on all who pray
each holy day
thy blessings pour.
4 Here may we gain from heaven
the grace which we implore;
and may that grace, once given,
be with us evermore,
until that day
when all the blest
to endless rest
are called away. Scripture: John 1:16 Used With Tune: HAREWOOD Text Sources: Based on Angularis fundamentum lapis Christus missus est, (Latin, before 9th century)
Christ is our corner-stone
Hark! the sound of holy voices
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-85 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 236 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Saints' Days - Minor Festivals Lyrics: 1 Hark! the sound of holy voices
Chanting at the crystal sea,
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Lord, to thee!
Multitude, which none can number,
Like the stars in glory stands
Clothed in white apparel, holding
Palms of victory in their hands.
2 They have come from tribulation,
And have washed their robes in blood,
Washed them in the Blood of Jesus;
Tried they were, and firm they stood;
Mocked, imprisoned, stoned, tormented,
Sawn asunder, slain with sword,
They have conquered death and Satan
By the might of Christ the Lord. A-men.
3 God of God, the One-begotten,
Light of Light, Emmanuel,
In whose body joined together
All the saints for ever dwell;
Pour upon us of thy fullness
That we may for evermore
God the Father, God the Son, and
God the Holy Ghost adore.
Amen.
Used With Tune: DEERHURST
Hark! the sound of holy voices
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