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Praise Ye the Father!

Author: Elizabeth Rundle Charles Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 109 hymnals First Line: Praise ye the Father, for His loving kindness Topics: Worship

O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Heermann Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession-- What dark transgression? 2 They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee; They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee; They crucify Thee. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which Thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe, Thou dost inherit, This I do merit. 4 What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; Man forfeited his life and is acquitted-- God is committed. 6 There was no spot in me by sin untainted; Sick with sin’s poison, all my heart had fainted; My heavy guilt to hell had well-nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. 7 O wondrous love, whose depth no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here, by foes and thieves surrounded! All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying While Thou wert dying. 8 O mighty King, no time can dim Thy glory! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? How shall I find some worthy gifts to proffer? What dare I offer? 9 For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder—- Thy woes, Thy mercy, still transcend our wonder. Oh, how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee? 10 Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee; I will renounce whate’er doth vex or grieve Thee And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly All fires unholy. 11 But since my strength will nevermore suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, oh, let Thy Spirit win me And reign within me! 12 I’ll think upon Thy mercy without ceasing, That earth’s vain joys to me no more be pleasing; To do Thy will shall be my sole endeavor Henceforth forever. 13 Whate’er of earthly good this life may grant me, I’ll risk for Thee; no shame, no cross, shall daunt me. I shall not fear what man can do to harm me Nor death alarm me. 14 But worthless is my sacrifice, I own it; Yet, Lord, for love’s sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness Nor shame my weakness. 15 And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints forever raise Thee, I, too, shall praise Thee. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Lent Scripture: Luke 23:20-24 Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

My Heart Rejoices

Author: Christopher M. Idle Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: [My Heart Rejoices] (Idle) Text Sources: Light Upon the River (Hope Publishing Company,, 1998)

Father Almighty, Darkness Now Is Deep'ning

Author: Svend O. Sigmond Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father Almighty, darkness now is deep'ning, And we commend us to Thy gracious keeping; Oh, may Thine angels guards us in our sleeping, Protect us through this night! 2 Blessed Lord Jesus, Thou whose side is riven, Thou by whose wounds our sins are all forgiven: Draw us to Thee, to Thy dear self in heaven, From ev'ry sin release! 3 O Holy Spirit, Christ the Son explaining, Who with the Father and the Son art reigning, And for us all eternal life art gaining: Direct us by Thy light! 4 Father and Son and Holy Spirit, blending All three in One in ages without ending: Oh, let Thy blessing on us be descending, Grant us Thy perfect peace! Topics: Morning and Evening

O God, Be with Us

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Petrus Herbert; Unknown Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 192 hymnals First Line: O God be with us, for the night is falling Lyrics: 1 Now God be with us, for the night is falling: For Thy protection we to Thee are calling; Beneath Thy shadow to our rest we yield us; Thou, Lord, wilt shield us. 2 May evil fancies flee away before us; Till morning cometh, watch, O Father, o’er us; In soul and body Thou from harm defend us, Thine angels send us. 3 While we are sleeping, keep us in Thy favor; When we awaken, let us never waver All day to serve Thee, Thy due praise pursuing In all our doing. 4 Thro' Thy Beloved soothe the sick and weeping And bid the captive lose his grief in sleeping; Widows and orphans, we to Thee commend them, Do Thou befriend them. 5 We have no refuge, none on earth to aid us, Save Thee, O Father, who Thine own hast made us; But Thy dear presence will not leave them lonely Who seek Thee only. 6 Thy name be hallowed and Thy kingdom given, Thy will among us done as 'tis in heaven; Feed us, forgive us, from all ill deliver Now and forever. Amen. Topics: Times and Seasons Evening Scripture: Psalm 121:3 Used With Tune: DIE NACHT IST KOMMEN Text Sources: Tr. based on Catherine Winkworth, 1863

Christ High-Ascended

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated Lyrics: 1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated, Throned and exalted, victory completed, Death's dread dominion finally defeated-- We are his witnesses. 2 Christ, from the Father ev'ry pow'r possessing, Who on his chosen lifted hands in blessing, Sends forth his servants, still in faith confessing-- We are his witnesses. 3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation, Lives now the firstborn of the new creation; To win disciples out of ev'ry nation, We are his witnesses. 4 Christ in his splendor, all dominion gaining, Christ with his people evermore remaining, Christ to all ages, gloriously reigning-- We are his witnesses. 5 As at his parting, joy shall banish grieving, Faith in his presence strengthen our believing; Filled with his Spirit, love and pow'r receiving, We are his witnesses. Topics: Evangelism; Evangelism Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM

Father Most Holy, Merciful, and Tender

Author: Percy Dearmer Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 28 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender; Jesus, our Savior, with the Father reigning; Spirit all-kindly, Advocate, Defender, Light never waning. 2 Trinity sacred, Unity unshaken; Deity perfect, giving and forgiving, Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken, Hope of all living. 3 Maker of all things, all Thy creatures praise Thee; Lo, all things serve Thee thro' Thy whole creation. Hear us, Almighty, hear us as we raise Thee Our adoration. 4 To the all-ruling Triune God be glory! Highest and Greatest, help Thou our endeavor; We, too, would praise Thee, giving honor worthy, Now and forever. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14 Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU Text Sources: O Pater Sancte, c. 900

Light shone in darkness at the world's creation

Author: Delores Dufner Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 2 hymnals

Two-Stanza Introits for the Chief Festivals of the Christian Year

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Now shall the Church, this time of celebration Refrain First Line: To God be endless praise! Lyrics: Now shall the Church, this time of celebration, give thanks to God for each new revelation, for gospel truth and promise of salvation: To God be endless praise! CHRISTMASTIDE This is the time when he was born to save us, who set us free from sins that would enslave us; for Mary's Child and all his coming gave us; To God be endless praise! EASTERTIDE On Easter Day, how joyfully they greeted their Risen Lord, whom death had not defeated. What he began shall surely be completed. To God be endless praise! ASCENSIONTIDE This is the time, Christ's earthly mission ended, he left his friends, that all may be befriended: so close he is, our Lord who is ascended. To God be endless praise! WHITSUNTIDE This is the time when God the Spirit showered his gifts on those he challenged and empowered. See how the Church sprang up and quickly flowered! To God be endless praise! TRINITY SUNDAY Blest Three-in-one, help us this day to ponder how to unite what nations but asunder, deepen our sense of mystery and wonder: To God be endless praise!

O Lord, Our Father, shall We be Confounded

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Heermann Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our Father, shall we be confounded Who, tho' by trials and by woes surrounded, On Thee alone for help are still relying, To Thee are crying? 2 Lord, put to shame Thy foes who breathe defiance And vainly make their might their sole reliance; In mercy turn to us, the poor and stricken, Our hope to quicken. 3 Be Thou our Helper and our strong Defender; Speak to our foes and cause them to surrender. Yea, long before their plans have been completed, They are defeated. 4 'Tis vain to trust in man; for Thou, Lord, only Art the Defense and Comfort of the lonely. With Thee to lead, the battle shall be glorious And we victorious. 5 Thou art our Hero, all our foes subduing; Save Thou Thy little flock they are pursuing. We seek Thy help; for Jesus' sake be near us. Great Helper, hear us! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Scripture: Psalm 22:5 Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU