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Come, thou long-expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 749 hymnals Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow

Author: William J. Sparrow-Simpson Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 56 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow, Where the blood of Christ was shed, Perfect man on thee did suffer, Perfect God on thee has bled! 2 Here the King of all the ages, Throned in light ere worlds could be, Robed in mortal flesh is dying, Crucified by sin for me. 3 O mysterious condescending! O abandonment sublime! Very God Himself is bearing All the sufferings of time! 4 Evermore for human failure By His passion we can plead; God has borne all mortal anguish, Surely He will know our need. Amen. Topics: Christ Cross of; Christ Death; Christ Passion; Christ Sacrifice; Christ Suffering Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8 Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

Love Divine, all loves excelling

Appears in 1,863 hymnals Topics: General Hymns Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

There's a wideness in God's mercy

Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-63 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 900 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Salvation and the Cross Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

In the Cross of Christ I glory

Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,515 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the Cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy, Never shall the Cross forsake me; Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the Cross the radiance streaming Adds more luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the Cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Lent Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

Author: Walter Shirley; James Allen Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 823 hymnals Topics: Christ Passion and Crucifixion; Cross Salvation by the; Evangelistic Services; Grace Magnified; Pardon Found Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS Text Sources: Cooke and Denton's "Hymnal," 1853 (v. 5 added in)

God Is Love; His Mercy Brightens

Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 730 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is love: His mercy brightens All the path in which we rove; Bliss He wakes and woe He lightens: God is wisdom, God is love. 2 Chance and change are busy ever; Man decays and ages move; But His mercy waneth never: God is wisdom, God is love. 3 E'en the hour that darkest seemeth, Will His changeless goodness prove; Through the gloom His brightness streameth; God is wisdom, God is love. 4 He with earthly cares entwineth Hope and comfort from above; Everywhere His glory shineth; God is wisdom, God is love. Topics: God the Father Attributes; God the Father Love and Mercy; God the Father Wisdom Scripture: Romans 11:33 Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

For the Bread, Which Thou Hast Broken

Author: Louis F. Benson Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the bread, which Thou hast broken; For the wine, which Thou hast poured; For the words, which Thou hast spoken; Now we give Thee thanks, O Lord. 2 By this pledge that Thou dost love us, By Thy gift of peace restored, By Thy call to heaven above us, Hallow all our lives, O Lord. 3 With our sainted ones in glory Seated at our Father's board, May the Church that waiteth for Thee Keep love's tie unbroken, Lord. 4 In Thy service, Lord, defend us, In our hearts keep watch and ward, In the world where Thou dost send us Let Thy Kingdom come, O Lord. Amen. Topics: Bread of Life, The; Closing of Worship; Communion, Holy; Communion of Saints; Church, The Lord's Supper, The Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28 Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS