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Lift High the Cross
Author: George William Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Meter: Irregular Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Come, brethren, follow where our Savior trod Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, brethren, follow where our Savior trod,
our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
the hosts of God in conqu'ring ranks combine. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
as thou hast promised, draw men unto thee. [Refrain]
4 Thy kingdom come, that earth's despair may cease
beneath the shadow of its healing peace. [Refrain]
5 For thy blest cross which doth for us atone,
creation's praises rise before thy throne. [Refrain]
Topics: Jesus Christ His Death; Adoration; Christ Cross of Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
When Christ Was Lifted from the Earth
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: When Christ was lifted from the earth Lyrics: 1. When Christ was lifted from the earth
His arms stretched out above
Thro' ev'ry culture, ev'ry birth,
To draw an answering love.
2. Still east and west His love extends
And always, near or far,
He calls and claims us as His friends
And loves us as we are.
3. Where generation, class or race
Divides us to our shame,
He sees not labels but a face,
A person and a name.
4. Thus feely loved, tho' fully known,
May I in Christ be free
To welcome and accept His own
As Christ accepted me.
Used With Tune: HAYES
When Christ Was Lifted from the Earth
The Attraction of the Cross
Author: Dr. S. Stennett Appears in 98 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Yonder — amazing Sight! — I see Lyrics: 1 Yonder — amazing Sight! — I see
Th' incarnate Son of GOD,
Expiring on the accursed tree,
And welt'ring in his blood.
2 Behold a purple torrent run
Down from his hands and head:
The crimson tide puts out the sun;
His groans awake the dead.
3 The trembling earth, the darken'd sky,
Proclaim the truth aloud!
And with th' amaz'd centurion cry,
"This is the son of God."
4 So great, so vast a sacrifice,
May well my hope revive:
If GOD's own Son thus bleeds and dies,
The sinner sure may live.
5 O that these cords of love divine,
Might draw me, Lord to thee,
Thou hast my heart, it shall be thine —
Thine it shall ever be!
Topics: After Sermon
The Attraction of the Cross
Lift Him Up
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 11.9.11.7.6.8.11.7 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: How to reach the masses, men of every birth Refrain First Line: Lift Him up, lift Him up Lyrics: 1 How to reach the masses, men of every birth,
For an answer, Jesus gave the key:
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,
Will draw all men unto Me.”
Refrain:
Lift Him up, lift Him up;
Still He speaks from eternity:
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,
Will draw all men unto Me.”
2 Oh! the world is hungry for the Living Bread,
Lift the Savior up for them to see;
Trust Him, and do not doubt the words that He said,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain]
3 Don’t exalt the preacher, don’t exalt the pew,
Preach the Gospel simple, full, and free;
Prove Him and you will find that promise is true,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain]
4 Lift Him up by living as a Christian ought,
Let the world in you the Savior see;
Then men will gladly follow Him Who once taught,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain] Topics: Missionary Used With Tune: [How to reach the masses, men of every birth] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Lift_Him_Up); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (5)
Lift Him Up
Hallelujah! What a Savior
Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7.7.7.8 Appears in 327 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: "Man of Sorrows," what a name Lyrics: 1 "Man of Sorrows," what a name
for the Son of God, who came
ruined sinners to reclaim!
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
2 Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
in my place condemned he stood;
sealed my pardon with his blood:
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
3 Guilty, vile, and helpless, we;
spotless Lamb of God was he;
full atonement, can it be?
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
4 Lifted up was he to die,
“It is finished,” was his cry;
now in heaven exalted high:
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
5 When he comes, our glorious King,
all his ransomed home to bring,
then anew this song we’ll sing:
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Atonement; Good Friday; Jesus Christ Exaltation; Jesus Christ Man of Sorrows; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Savior; Jesus Christ Sinlessness Used With Tune: HALLELUJAH! WHAT A SAVIOR
Hallelujah! What a Savior
Now the Green Blade Rises
Author: John M. C. Crum, 1872-1958 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: John 12:20-33 First Line: Now the green blade rises, from the buried grain Used With Tune: NOEL NOUVELET Text Sources: Oxford Book of Carols
Now the Green Blade Rises
Behold the Wood
Author: Dan Schutte, B. 1947 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: John 12 First Line: Unless a grain of wheat shall fall Refrain First Line: Behold, behold the wood of the cross Topics: Seasons and Feasts Triumph of the Cross Used With Tune: [Unless a grain of wheat shall fall]
Behold the Wood
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,515 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 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 thro' all time abide. Used With Tune: RATHBUN
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
As now the sun's declining rays
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32-33 Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays
at eventide descend,
so life's brief day is sinking down
to its appointed end.
2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched
to draw thy people nigh:
O grant us then that cross to love,
and in those arms to die.
3 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Topics: Evening Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA
As now the sun's declining rays
O my Saviour, lifted
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-97 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32-33 Lyrics: 1 O my Saviour, lifted
from the earth for me,
draw me, in your mercy,
at your side to be.
2 Lift my earth-bound longings,
fix them, Lord, above;
draw me with the magnet
of your mighty love.
3 Lord, thine arms are stretching
ever far and wide
to enfold your children
to your loving side.
4 And I come, Lord Jesus:
dare I turn away?
No, your love has conquered,
and I come today.
5 Bringing all my burdens,
sorrow, sin and care,
at your feet I lay them,
and I leave them there. Topics: Christ's Sacrifice; Commitment; Confession of Sin; Freedom; God's Love to Us; Good Friday; Holy Week; Jesus Christ Priesthood and Intercession; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Personal Petition; Personal Response to Jesus; Saints Days and Holy Days St Mary Magdalene; Suffering Used With Tune: GLENFINLAS
O my Saviour, lifted
Drawn to the Cross, which Thou hast Blest
Author: Genevieve M. Irons Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Drawn to the Cross, which Thou has blest
With healing gifts for souls distrest,
To find in Thee my life, my rest,
Christ Crucified, I come.
2 Thou knowest all my griefs and fears,
Thy grace abused, my misspent years;
Yet now to Thee with contrite tears,
Christ Crucified, I come.
3 Wash me and take away each stain;
Let nothing of my sin remain.
For cleansing, tho’ it be thro’ pain,
Christ Crucified, I come.
4 And then for work to do for Thee,
Which shall so sweet a service be
That angels well might envy me,
Christ Crucified, I come.
Amen. Topics: Faith and Justification Used With Tune: DUNSTAN
Drawn to the Cross, which Thou hast Blest
He decidido seguir a Cristo
Author: Descon.; Roberto C. Savage; Roberto C. Savage Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: John 12:20-32 Topics: Consagración; Consecration; Discipulado; Discipleship; Jóvenes; Youths; Lealtad y Valor; Loyalty and Courage; Servicio Cristiano; Christian Service; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony Used With Tune: ASSAM
He decidido seguir a Cristo
Three holy days enfold us now
Author: Delores Dufner, OSB (b. 1939) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Used With Tune: GRACE CHURCH
Three holy days enfold us now
"The wondrous Cross"
Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,996 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross,
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord! that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ, my God;
All the vain things that charm me most
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down;
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 His dying crimson, like a robe,
Spreads o'er his body on the tree;
Then I am dead to all the globe,
And all the globe is dead to me.
5 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Christ Agony of; Christ Blood of; Christ Crucifixion of; Christ Prince of Glory; Christ Sufferings of; Consecration Of Self; Cross of Christ Taking; Christ Compassion of Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM (OLD)
"The wondrous Cross"
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 680 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross;
There's a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my ransomed soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beams around me. [Refrain]
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadow o'er me. [Refrain]
4 Near the cross! I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river. [Refrain] Topics: Devotional; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ Shepherd and Lamb; Patience Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
O Love that wilt not let me go
Author: George Matheson (1842-1906) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 677 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee:
I give thee back the life I owe,
that in thine ocean depths its flow
may richer, fuller be.
2 O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee:
my heart restores its borrowed ray,
that in thy sunshine's blaze its day
may brighter, fairer be.
3 O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee:
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
and feel the promise is not vain,
that morn shall tearless be.
4 O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee:
I lay in dust life's glory dead,
and from the ground there blossoms red
life that shall endless be. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Death and Bereavement; Eternal Life; God Love of Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET
O Love that wilt not let me go
Behold the amazing sight
Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 113 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Topics: Attraction of the Cross; Jesus Christ Moral influence of his sufferings
Behold the amazing sight
He Is Lord
Author: Anonymous Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: He is Lord, he is Lord Lyrics: 1 He is Lord, he is Lord,
he is risen from the dead, and he is Lord!
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord.
2 He is King, he is King,
he will draw all nations to him; he is King!
And the time shall be when the world shall sing
that Jesus Christ is King.
3 He is Love, he is Love,
he has shown us by his life that he is Love!
All his people sing with one voice of joy
that Jesus Christ is Love.
4 He is Life, he is Life,
he has died to set us free, and he is Life!
And he calls us all to live evermore,
for Jesus Christ is Life. Topics: Singing God's Story Ascension and Reign of Christ Used With Tune: HE IS LORD
He Is Lord
Father, whose everlasting love
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32-33 Lyrics: 1 Father, whose everlasting love
your only Son for sinners gave,
whose grace to all did freely move,
and sent him down the world to save:
2 help us your mercy to extol,
immense, unfathomed, unconfined;
to praise the Lamb who died for all,
the Saviour of all humankind.
3 Your undistinguishing regard
was cast on Adam's fallen race;
for all you have in Christ prepared
sufficient, sovereign, saving grace.
4 The world he suffered to redeem;
for all he has the atonement made;
for those that will not come to him
the ransom of his life was paid.
5 Arise, O God, maintain your cause!
The fullness of the nations call;
lift up the standard of your cross,
and all shall own you died for all. Topics: Atonement; Good Friday; Grace; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Mission/Sending; Passion Sunday; Redemption Used With Tune: RIMINGTON
Father, whose everlasting love
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.5.5.5.6.7 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 12:31-33 Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
a trusty shield and weapon;
he helps us free from ev'ry need
that has us now o'ertaken.
The old evil foe
now means deadly woe;
deep guile and great might
are his dread arms in fight;
on earth is not his equal.
2 With might of ours can naught be done,
soon were our loss effected;
but for us fights the valiant one
whom God himself elected.
You ask, "Who is this?"
Jesus Christ it is,
the almighty Lord,
and there's no other God;
he holds the field forever.
3 Though devils all the world should fill,
all eager to devour us,
we tremble not, we fear no ill:
they shall not overpow'r us.
This world's prince may still
scowl fierce as he will,
he can harm us none.
He's judged; the deed is done;
one little word can fell him.
4 The Word they still shall let remain
nor any thanks have for it;
he's by our side upon the plain
with his good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
goods, fame, child, and wife,
though all may be gone,
our victory is won;
the kingdom's ours forever!
Topics: Church Militant Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG Text Sources: Tr. composite
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
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