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O what their joy and their glory must be

Author: Pierre Abélard, 1079-1142; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #695 (2010) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Pierre Abélard, 1079-1142 Lyrics: 1 O what their joy and their glory must be, those endless sabbaths the blessèd ones see; crown for the valiant, to weary ones rest; God shall be all, and in all ever blest. *2 What are the Monarch, his court, and his throne? What are the peace and the joy that they own? O that the blest ones, who in it have share, all that they feel could as fully declare. 3 Truly Jerusalem name we that shore, vision of peace, that brings joy evermore. Wish and fulfillment can severed be ne'er, nor the things prayed for come short of the prayer. 4 There, where no troubles distraction can bring, we the sweet anthems of Sion shall sing, while for thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise thy blessèd people eternally raise. *5 There dawns no sabbath, no sabbath is o’er, those sabbath-keepers have one evermore; one and unending is that triumph-song which to the angels and us shall belong. 6 Now in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high, we for that country must yearn and must sigh; seeking Jerusalem, dear native land, through our long exile on Babylon’s strand. 7 Low before him with our praises we fall, of whom, and in whom, and through whom are all: of whom, the Father; and in whom, the Son; through whom, the Spirit, with them ever One. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Funerals/Commemorations Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA

Come sing, ye choirs exultant

Author: Adam of St Victor; Jackson Mason, 1833-1889 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #810 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Adam of St Victor Lyrics: 1 Come sing, ye choirs exultant, those messengers of God, through whom the living Gospels came sounding all abroad! Whose voice proclaimed salvation that poured upon the night, and drove away the shadows, and filled the world with light. 2 In one harmonious witness the chosen four combine, while each his own commission fulfills in every line; as, in the prophet's vision from out the amber flame in mystic form and image four living creatures came. 3 Foursquare on this foundation the church of Christ remains, a house to stand unshaken by floods or winds or rains. How blest the habitation of gospel liberty, where with a holy people God dwells in Unity. Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days Evangelists and Saints Languages: English Tune Title: PEARSALL

Nearer, my God, to thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1878 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #532 (2010) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Person Name: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1878 Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me; still all my song shall be, 'nearer, my God, to thee, nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!' 2 Though, like the wanderer, the sun gone down, darkness be over me, my rest a stone; yet in my dreams I'd be nearer, my God, to thee, nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee. 3 There let the way appear steps unto heaven, all that thou sendest me in mercy given; angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to thee, nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee. 4 Then, with my waking thoughts bright with thy praise, out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; so by my woes to be nearer, my God, to thee, nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee. Topics: General Hymns Service and Witness Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY

The Lord my pasture shall prepare

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #238 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare, and feed me with a shepherd's care; his presence shall my wants supply, and guard me with a watchful eye; my noonday walks he shall attend, and all my midnight hours defend. 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, or on the thirsty mountain pant, to fertile vales and dewy meads my weary wandering steps he leads, where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, amid the verdant landscape flow. 3 Though in a bare and rugged way through devious lonely wilds I stray, thy bounty shall my pains beguile; the barren wilderness shall smile with sudden greens and herbage crowned, and streams shall murmur all around. 4 Though in the paths of death I tread, with gloomy horrors overspread, my steadfast heart shall fear no ill, for thou, 0 Lord, art with me still: thy friendly crook shall give me aid, and guide me through the dreadful shade. Topics: General Hymns God the Father Languages: English Tune Title: SURREY

The spacious firmament on high

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #240 (2010) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, with all the blue ethereal sky, and spangled heavens, a shining frame, their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun from day to day does his Creator's power display, and publishes to every land the work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail the moon takes up the wondrous tale, and nightly to the listening earth repeats the story of her birth: whilst all the stars that round her burn, and all the planets in their turn, confirm the tidings, as they roll, and spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though in solemn silence all move round the dark terrestrial ball? What though nor real voice nor sound amid their radiant orbs be found? In reason's ear they all rejoice, and utter forth a glorious voice; for ever singing as they shine, 'The hand that made us is divine.' Topics: General Hymns God the Father Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: CREATION

When all thy mercies, O my God

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #243 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 When all thy mercies, O my God, my rising soul surveys, transported with the view, I'm lost in wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul thy tender care bestowed, before my infant heart conceived from whom those comforts flowed. 3 When in the slippery paths of youth with heedless steps I ran, thine arm unseen conveyed me safe, and led me up to man. *4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts my daily thanks employ, and not the least a cheerful heart which tastes those gifts with joy. 5 Through every period of my life thy goodness I'll pursue, and after death in distant worlds the glorious theme renew. 6 Through all eternity to thee a joyful song I'll raise; for O, eternity's too short to utter all thy praise. Topics: General Hymns God the Father Languages: English Tune Title: CONTEMPLATION (OUSELEY)

God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year

Author: Arthur C. Ainger, 1841-1919 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #311 (2010) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Arthur C. Ainger, 1841-1919 Lyrics: 1 God is working his purpose out, as year succeeds to year, God is working his purpose out and the time is drawing near; nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 2 From utmost east to utmost west, where'er man's foot hath trod, by the mouth of many messengers goes forth the voice of God, 'Give ear to me, ye continents, ye isles, give ear to me, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.' 3 What can we do to work God's work, to prosper and increase the brotherhood of all mankind, the reign of the Prince of Peace? What can we do to hasten the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea? 4 March we forth in the strength of God, with the banner of Christ unfurled, that the light of the glorious Gospel of truth may shine throughout the world. Fight we the fight with sorrow and sin, to set their captives free, that the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 5 All we can do is nothing worth unless God blesses the deed; vainly we hope for the harvest-tide till God gives life to the seed; yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. Topics: General Hymns Church/Fellowship/Mission Scripture: Isaiah 11:9 Languages: English Tune Title: BENSON

Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet Heavenly Dove

Author: Doris Akers, 1923-1995 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #296 (2010) Meter: 9.11.9.11 with refrain Person Name: Doris Akers, 1923-1995 First Line: There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place Topics: General Hymns The Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: SWEET SWEET SPIRIT

And now, beloved Lord, thy soul resigning

Author: Eliza Sibbald Alderson, 1818-1889 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #148 (2010) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Person Name: Eliza Sibbald Alderson, 1818-1889 Lyrics: 1 And now, beloved Lord, thy soul resigning into thy Father’s arms with conscious will, calmly, with reverend grace, thy head inclining, the throbbing brow and labouring breast grow still. 2 Freely thy life thou yieldest, meekly bending e’en to the last beneath our sorrows’ load, yet, strong in death, in perfect peace commending, thy spirit to thy Father and thy God. 3 Sweet Saviour, in mine hour of mortal anguish, when ear grows dim, and round me falls the night, O breathe thy peace, as flesh and spirit languish; at that dread eventide let there be light. 4 To thy dear cross turn thou my eyes in dying; lay but my fainting head upon thy breast; those outstretched arms receive my latest sighing— and then, O then, thine everlasting rest. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Good Friday Scripture: Luke 23:46 Languages: English Tune Title: STRENGTH AND STAY

When wounded sore the stricken heart

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #125 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 When wounded sore the stricken heart lies bleeding and unbound, one only hand, a piercèd hand, can salve the sinner's wound. 2 When sorrow swells the laden breast, and tears of anguish flow, one only heart, a broken heart, can feel the sinner's woe. 3 When penitential grief has wept over some foul dark spot, one only stream, a stream of blood, can wash away the blot. 4 'Tis Jesus' blood that washes white, his hand that brings relief; his heart is touched with all our joys, and feels for all our grief. 5 Lift up thy bleeding hand, O Lord, unseal that cleansing tide; we have no shelter from our sin but in thy wounded side. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Lent Languages: English Tune Title: ST BERNARD