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Come, Thou almighty King

Author: Anon. Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,791 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise! Father all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of days! 2 Come, Thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword; Our prayer attend! Come, and Thy people bless; Come, give Thy word success; 'Stablish Thy righteousness, Saviour and Friend! 3 Come Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear, In this glad hour! Thou, Who almighty art, Now rule in every heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of power! 4 To Thee, great One in Three, The highest praises be, Hence, evermore; Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Amen. Topics: General Used With Tune: [Come, Thou almighty King]

Come unto Me, ye weary

Author: Wm. C. Dix Meter: 7.6 D Appears in 249 hymnals Lyrics: 1 "Come unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." Oh, blessed voice of Jesus Which comes to hearts opprest! It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. 2 "Come unto Me, ye wanderers, And I will give you light." Oh, loving voice of Jesus. Which comes to cheer the night! Our hearts were filled with sadness, And we had lost our way, But He has brought us gladness, And songs the break of day. 3 "Come unto Me, ye fainting, And I will give you life." Oh, cheering voice of Jesus, Which comes to end our strife! The foe is stern and eager, The fight is fierce and long; But Thou hast made us mighty, And stronger than the strong. 4 "And whosoever cometh I will not cast him out." Oh, welcome voice of Jesus Which drives away our doubt! Which calls us, very sinners, Unworthy though we be Of love so free and boundless, To come, O Lord, to Thee. Amen. Topics: Parochial Missions; Christ's Call Used With Tune: [Come unto Me, ye weary]

Conquering kings their titles take

Author: J. Chandler Appears in 60 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Conquering kings their titles take From the foes they captive make: Jesus, by a nobler deed, From the thousands He hath freed. 2 Yes: no other Name is given Unto mortals under heaven, Which can make the dead arise, And exalt them to the skies. 3 We would gladly for that Name Bear the cross, endure the shame: Joyfully for Him to die, Is not death but victory. 4 Jesus, Who dost condescend To be called the sinner's Friend, Hear us, as to Thee we pray, Glorying in Thy Name to-day. Amen. Topics: Other Feasts and Fasts The Circumcision; General; Name of Jesus Used With Tune: [Conquering kings their titles take] Text Sources: Paris Breviary, 1736

From all that dwell below the skies

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,278 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator's praise arise! Let the Redeemer's Name be sung Through every land, by every tongue! 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord, And truth eternal is Thy word; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. Amen. Topics: Praise Used With Tune: [From all that dwell below the skies]

God moves in a mysterious way

Author: W. Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,129 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform: He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines, With never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour: The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. Amen. Topics: Doubt; Providence Used With Tune: [God moves in a mysterious way]

Hail the day that sees Him rise

Author: Rev. Chas. Wesley Appears in 551 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia! To his throne above the skies; Alleluia! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia! Enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia! 2 There for Him high triumph waits; Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia! He hath conquered death and sin; Alleluia! Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! 3 Lo! the heaven its Lord receives, Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth He leaves: Alleluia! Though returning to His thrones, Alleluia! Still he calls mankind His own. Alleluia! 4 See! He lifts His hands above; Alleluia! See! He shows the prints of love; Alleluia! Hark! His gracious lips bestow Alleluia! Blessings on His Church below. Alleluia! 5 Still for us He intercedes, Alleluia! His prevailing death He pleads, Alleluia! Near Himself prepares our place, Alleluia! He the first-fruits of our race. Alleluia! 6 Lord, though parted from our sight Alleluia! Far above the starry height, Alleluia! Grant our hearts may thither rise, Alleluia! Seeking Thee above the skies. Alleluia! Amen. Topics: Ascensiontide Used With Tune: [Hail the day that sees Him rise]

I could not do without Thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.6 D Appears in 186 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I could not do without Thee, O Saviour of the lost, Whose precious blood redeemed me At such tremendous cost; Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious blood, must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. 2 I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own; But Thou, belovèd Saviour, Art all in all to me, And weakness will be power If leaning hard on Thee. 3 I could not do without Thee, For, oh, the way is long, And I am often weary, And sight replaces song; How could I do without Thee? I do not know the way; Thou knowest, and Thou leadest, And wilt not let me stray. 4 I could not do without Thee, O Jesus, Saviour dear; E'en when my eyes are holden, I know that Thou art near. How dreary and how lonely This changeful life would be, Without the sweet communion, The secret rest with Thee! 5 I could not do without Thee; No other friend can read The spirit's strange deep longings, Interpreting its need; No human heart could enter Each dim recess of mine, And soothe, and hush, and calm it, O blessèd Lord, but Thine. 6 I could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn loneliness The river must be passed; But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper, "It is I." Amen. Topics: Parochial Missions; Consecration; Humility Used With Tune: [I could not do without Thee]

I'm but a stranger here

Author: Rev. Thomas R. Taylor Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 626 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I'm but a stranger here, Heaven is my home; Earth is a desert drear; Heaven is my home. Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand, Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home. 2 What though the tempest rage, Heaven is my home; Short is my pilgrimage, Heaven is my home. And time's wild wintry blast Soon shall be over-past; I shall reach home at last, Heaven is my home. 3 Therefore I murmur not, Heaven is my home; Whate'er my earthly lot, Heaven is my home. And I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand; Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home. Amen. Topics: The Old Year; Parochial Missions; Faith Used With Tune: [I'm but a stranger here]

In His temple now behold Him

Author: Rev. H. J. Pye Meter: 8.7 Appears in 52 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In His temple now behold Him; See the long-expected Lord! Ancient prophets had foretold him; God hath now fulfilled His word. Now to praise Him, His redeemèd Shall break forth with one accord. 2 In the arms of her who bore Him, Virgin pure, behold Him lie, While His aged saints adore Him, Ere in perfect faith they die: Alleluia! Alleluia! Lo, the incarnate God most high! 3 Jesus, by Thy Presentation, Thou, Who didst for us endure, Make us see Thy great salvation, Seal us with Thy promise sure; And present us in Thy glory To Thy Father cleansed and pure. 4 Prince and author of salvation, Be Thy boundless love our theme! Jesus, praise to Thee be given By the world Thou didst redeem, With the Father and the Spirit, Lord of majesty supreme! Amen. Topics: Other Feasts and Fasts The Purification Used With Tune: [In His temple now behold Him]

It came upon the midnight clear

Author: Rev. E. H. Sears Appears in 870 hymnals Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold; Peace on the earth, good-will to men, From heaven's all-gracious King; The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world: Above its sad and lonely plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessèd angels sing. 3 O ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow! Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing: Oh, rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years, Shall come the time foretold, When the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing. Amen. Used With Tune: [It came upon the midnight clear]