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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 384 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration. 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth! Hast thou not seen How thy desires e'er have been Granted in what He ordaineth? 3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee. 4 Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him. Let the Amen Sound from His people again, Forevermore we adore Him. Topics: The Assembly at Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration; Praise Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN Text Sources: German Hymn

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 329 hymnals First Line: Each little flow'r that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, And all things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flow'r that opens, Each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountains, 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 ev'ry 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: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence; Children's Selections; Creation and Nature; God Hand/work in nature, world, universe; Love Of God; Hope; Joy; Trust Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Author: John F. Wade, c.1711-1786; Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 732 hymnals First Line: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore Him Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, born the king of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! 2 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [Refrain] 3 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain] Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Christmas; Christian Year Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11 Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; John F. Young, 1820-1885 Meter: 6.6.8.9.6.6 Appears in 624 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing alleluia; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! 3 Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Christmas; Christian Year Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:6-14 Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Author: Theodulph of Orleans, c. 760-821; John M. Neale, 1816-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 601 hymnals Lyrics: All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 1 You are the King of Israel, And David’s royal Son, Now in the Lord’s Name coming, Our King and Blessed One. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 2 The company of angels Are praising You on high; And mortals, joined with all things Created, make reply. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 3 The people of the Hebrews With palms before You went; Our praise and prayers and anthems Before You we present. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 4 To You before Your passion, They sang their hymns of praise; to You, now high exalted, Our melody we raise. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 5 Their praises You accepted; Accept the prayers we bring, Great source of love and goodness, Our Savior and our King. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Palm/Passion Sunday; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Petition; Praise; Prayer; Redemption Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH

Look and Live

Author: William A. Ogden, 1841-1897 Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 140 hymnals First Line: I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! Refrain First Line: "Look and live," my brother, live Lyrics: 1 I’ve a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! The message unto you I’ll give. ’Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah! It is only that you “look and live.” Refrain: “Look and live,” my brother, live. Look to Jesus now and live. ’Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah! It is only that you “look and live.” 2 I’ve a message full of love, Hallelujah! A message, O my friend, for you. ’Tis a message from above, Hallelujah! Jesus said it, and I know ’tis true. [Refrain] 3 Life is offered unto you. Hallelujah! Eternal life your soul shall have If you’ll only look to Him. Hallelujah! Look to Jesus, who alone can save. [Refrain] 4 I will tell you how I came, Hallelujah! To Jesus when He made me whole: ’Twas believing on His name, Hallelujah! I trusted and He saved my soul. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Encouragement; Eternal Life; Wholeness Scripture: Luke 10:23-24 Used With Tune: LOOK AND LIVE

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting, 1825-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 426 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm has bound the restless wave, Who bade the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 2 O Savior, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And calm amid the rage did sleep: Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 O Holy Spirit, who did brood Upon the chaos wild and rude, And bade its angry tumult cease, And gave, for fierce confusion, peace: Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 O Trinity of love and pow'r, All trav'lers guard in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad praise from air and land and sea. Topics: Freedom Songs and Patriotic Hymns Patriotic Hymns; Petition Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Used With Tune: MELITA

Trust and Obey

Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 442 hymnals First Line: When we walk with the Lord Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey- For there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus But to trust and obey. 2 Not a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt nor a fear, Not a sigh nor a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. 3 Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief nor a loss, Not a frown nor a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. 4 But we never can prove The delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows And the joy He bestows Are for those who will trust and obey. 5 Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we’ll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go- Never fear, only trust and obey. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Faith, Trust, Love; Burdens; New Life in Jesus Christ; Obedience; Sorrow; Trust; Word of God Scripture: Exodus 19:5 Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 509 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, Who order all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 3 O come, O come, great Lord of might, Who to Your tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times once gave the Law In cloud and majesty and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust Your mighty power to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 5 O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 6 O come, O Dayspring from on high And cheer us by Your drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadow put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of humankind; O bid our sad divisions cease, And be for us our King of Peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Advent; Christian Year Advent (First) Scripture: Exodus 20 Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin, 9th C.

Mighty God Who Called Creation

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Mighty God who called creation From the unformed womb of space, Newborn worlds of gleaming glory, Fresh with hope and ripe with grace: Speak again with pow'r and promise When the storms of fear increase; To our chaos and confusion Let Your light and truth bring peace. 2 As we worship, may Your Spirit Breathe through us the pow'r of prayer, Words of life for daily living, Strength to do and faith to dare. Come, enflame us, Holy Spirit, Like the Church at Pentecost; Help us bear the light of blessing To the least, the last, the lost. 3 Rooted in the love of Jesus, Nourished by His flesh and blood, May we prove a fruitful vineyard Joined in mutual servanthood. Work through us, O risen Savior, To reap peace from fields of strife; Bring our barren wastes to blossom; Lead us out of death to life. 4 Keep us faithful, joyful, loving, Filled with hope through grief and pain, Knowing that the One who made us Has redeemed and will sustain: Triune God, of boundless glory, Yet in human form made known, Raise us up to be a people Called by love to be Your own. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Commitment/Dedication; Discipleship; God Hand/work in nature, world, universe; Holy Spirit Renewal; Service Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Spirit of the Living God

Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Meter: Irregular Appears in 100 hymnals Topics: The Assembly at Worship Prayer; Presence of Holy Spirit; Submission/Surrender Scripture: John 1:32 Used With Tune: IVERSON

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Author: Anonymous Meter: 7.7.7.8 Appears in 114 hymnals First Line: I am weak but Thou art strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I'll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee. Refrain: Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, if You please? Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 2 Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain] 3 When my feeble life is o'er, Time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o'er To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. [Refrain] Topics: The Assembly at Worship Prayer; Petition; Prayer Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27 Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK

Now the Day Is Over

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 946 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Father, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tend'rest blessing May our eyelids close. 3 Through the long night watches, May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Marking Time (Morning/Evening); Prayer of/for Protection and Guidance; Service Music Evening; Service Music Evening Prayer Used With Tune: MERRIAL

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore, 1779-1852; Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,055 hymnals First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish- Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish: Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot cure.” 3 Here see the Bread of Life, see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above; Come to the feast of love- come ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heav’n can remove. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Encouragement; Sorrow Scripture: Isaiah 54:7 Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR

Does Jesus Care?

Author: Frank E. Graeff, 1860-1919 Meter: 9.8.10.8 with refrain Appears in 155 hymnals First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: O yes, He cares— I know he cares! Lyrics: 1 Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth or song; As the burdens press, and the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long? Refrain: O yes, He cares- I know He cares! His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares. 2 Does Jesus care when my way is dark With a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades into deep night shades, Does He care enough to be near? [Refrain] 3 Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief I find no relief, Though my tears flow all the night long? [Refrain] 4 Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye To the dearest on earth to me, And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks— Is it aught to Him? does He see? [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Confidence; Encouragement; Providence of Jesus Christ; Sorrow Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Used With Tune: MY SAVIOR CARES

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer, 1834-1907 Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 728 hymnals Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each vict’ry will help you, Some other to win; Fight valiantly onward, Evil passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain; God’s name hold in rev’rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] 3 To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown; Through faith we will conquer, Though often cast down; He who is our Savior, Our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Confidence; Consecration; Encouragement; Faith; Holiness; Temptation/Trial; Trust Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:11 Used With Tune: YIELD NOT

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph M. Scriven, 1819-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,694 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged– Take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness– Take it to the Lord in prayer! 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge– Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee– Thou wilt find a solace there. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Encouragement; Jesus Christ Friend Scripture: Psalm 38:12 Used With Tune: ANNIE LOWERY

In the Garden

Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8.9.10.7 with refrain Appears in 260 hymnals First Line: I come to the garden alone Refrain First Line: And He walks with me, and He talks with me Lyrics: 1 I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. Refrain: And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known. 2 He speaks, and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing; And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing. [Refrain] 3 I'd stay in the garden with Him Though the night around me be falling; But He bids me go– through the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Joy; Inner Peace; Prayer Scripture: Genesis 3:8 Used With Tune: GARDEN

Since Jesus Came into My Heart

Author: Rufus H. McDaniel, 1860-1950 Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 240 hymnals First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I have sought, Since Jesus came into my heart! Refrain: Since Jesus came into my heart, Since Jesus came into my heart, Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll, Since Jesus came into my heart. 2 I have ceased from my wand'ring and going astray, Since Jesus came into my heart! And my sins which were many are all washed away, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 3 I’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure, Since Jesus came into my heart! And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me, Since Jesus came into my heart! And the gates of the City beyond I can see, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 5 I shall go there to dwell in that city, I know, Since Jesus came into my heart! And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Contentment; New Life in Jesus Christ; Joy; Peace with God Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11 Used With Tune: MCDANIEL

Shine on Me

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,227 hymnals First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say Refrain First Line: Shine on me, Shine on me Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest. Lay down thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.” Refrain: Shine on me, Shine on me. Let the light from the lighthouse, Shine on me. Shine on me. Shine on me. Let the light from the lighthouse Shine on me. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Peace Beheld our helpless grief; He saw, and O amazing love! He came to our relief. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Burdens; Comfort; Grief; Spirituals Scripture: Psalm 31:16 Used With Tune: SHINE ON ME Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

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