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Were You There

Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 219 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Refrain First Line: O! Sometimes it causes me Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? O! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Topics: Christian year--Holy Week Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: Afro-American Spiritual

O Spirit, Our Lord God

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 271 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Spirit, our Lord God, in this appointed hour, as on the day of Pentecost, descend with all your pow'r. 2 We meet with one accord in this appointed place, and wait the promise of our Lord, the Spirit of all grace. 3 Like mighty rushing wind upon the waves beneath, with one conviction move each mind, one soul, one feeling breathe. 4 The young, the old inspire with wisdom from above, and give us hearts and tongues of fire to pray and praise and love. 5 Spirit of light, explore, and chase our gloom away, with luster shining more and more unto the perfect day. Topics: Pentecost; Christian year--Pentecost Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 Used With Tune: CAMBERWELL

We Know that Christ Is Raised

Author: John Brownlow Geyer (b. 1932) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: We know that Christ is raised and dies no more Topics: Easter; Baptism; Christian year--Easter; Life in Christ Scripture: Romans 6:5-11 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG

Praise to the Father

Author: Elizabeth Rundle Charles, 1828-1896 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 109 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Father for his loving kindness Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Father for his loving-kindness, tenderly caring for his erring children; praise him, all angels, praise him in the heavens; praise to the Father! 2 Praise to the Savior for his deep compassion, graciously caring for his chosen people; young men and women, aging folk and children, Praise to the Savior! 3 Praise to the Spirit, comforter of Israel, sent from the Father and the Son to bless us. Praise ye the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Praise to the triune God! Topics: Trinity; Christian year--Trinity; Community, nation and world; Compassion Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7 Used With Tune: FLEMMING

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,240 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home! 2 Under the shadow of your throne your saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is your arm alone, and our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood or earth received its frame, from everlasting you are God, to endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in your sight are like an evening gone, short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun. 5 O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, remain our guard while life shall last, and our eternal home. Topics: Father and Creator; Conflict; God; God--Guidance; God--Protection by; Hope Scripture: Psalm 33:20 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Lord of All Being, Throned Afar

Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 430 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord of all being, throned afar, your glory flames from sun and star; center and soul of ev'ry sphere, yet to each loving heart how near! 2 Lord of all life, below, above, whose light is truth, whose warmth is love, before your ever-blazing throne we ask no luster of our own. 3 Grant us your truth, your freedom give, that hearts for you might solely live till all your living altars claim one holy light, one heav'nly flame! Topics: Father and Creator; God; God--Majesty and greatness of; God--Nature of; God--Presence of Scripture: Exodus 24:10 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 138 hymnals First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul Topics: Father and Creator; Adoration and Praise; God; God--Creator; God--Majesty and greatness of; God--Sovereignty Scripture: Psalm 48:1 Used With Tune: HOW GREAT THOU ART (O STORE GUD)

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 329 hymnals First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful - the Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings - God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings. 2 The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky. [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden - God made them, every one. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Father and Creator; God; God--Creator Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 455 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, the Ancient of eternal days, the God of love! The Lord, the great I Am, by heart and heav'n confessed - we bow before his holy name forever blessed. 2 He by his name has sworn, on this we shall depend, and as on eagles' wings upborne to heav'n ascend. There we shall see his face, his pow'r we shall adore and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 3 Triumphant hosts on high give thanks to God and sing, and “Holy, holy, holy” cry, “Almighty King!” Hail, Abraham's God and ours! One mighty hymn we raise. All pow'r and majesty be yours and endless praise! Topics: Father and Creator; God; God--Majesty and greatness of; God--Sovereignty Scripture: Genesis 22:16-17 Used With Tune: LEONI (YIGDAL)

Come, Let Us Sing the Song of Songs

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 116 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, let us sing the song of songs, with hearts and voices swell the strain, the homage which to Christ belongs; "Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!" 2 Slain to redeem us by his blood, to cleanse from ev'ry sinful stain, and make us kings and priests to God; "Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!" 3 To him who suffered on the tree our souls, at his soul’s price, to gain, blessing, and praise, and glory be, "Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!" 4 To him, enthroned by filial right, all pow'r in heav'n and earth proclaim, honor, and majesty, and might; "Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!" 5 Long as we live, and when we die, and while in heaven with him we reign, this song, our song of songs shall be: "Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain!" Topics: Son and Redeemer; Christ; Christ--Adoration and praise; Christ--Lamb of God Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14 Used With Tune: WAREHAM