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Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Anonymous Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Christ Beauty of; Christ Life and Ministry; Worship; liturgical Songs of Response First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heaven can boast. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine. United Methodist Hymnal, 1989 Text Sources: German: 17th Century

Praise the Lord! Ye heavens, adore him

Appears in 752 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Easter; The Church Worship - The Lord's Day; The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service; The Church Worship - The Close of Service; The Church Worship - Morning; The Church The House of God; Post-Communion; The Life In Christ Adoration and Praise Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord! Ye heavens adore him; Praise him, angels, in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before him; Praise him, all ye stars of light. 2 Praise the Lord! for he hath spoken; Worlds his mighty voice obeyed; Laws, which never shall be broken, For their guidance hath he made. A-men. 3 Praise the Lord! for he is gracious; Never shall his promise fail; God hath made his saints victorious, Sin and death shall not prevail. 4 Praise the God of our salvation; Hosts on high, his power proclaim; Heaven and earth, and all creation, Laud and magnify his Name! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 148 Used With Tune: ARUNDEL Text Sources: London Foundling Hospital Collection, 1796

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Author: Clarence A. Walworth; Ignace Franz Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 203 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Ancient Hymns; Historical; Worship Text Sources: Te Deum (para.)

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges; Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 798 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Adoration; Ascension and Reign; Christ Ascension; Worship Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless king through all eternity. 2 Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save; his glories now we sing who died and rose on high, who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. 3 Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, rich wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified; no angels in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bends their burning eye at mysteries so bright. 4 Crown him the Lord of years, the potentate of time, creator of the rolling spheres, ineffably sublime. All hail, Redeemer, hail! for thou hast died for me; thy praise shall never, never fail throughout eternity. Worship and Rejoice, 2003

Joyful, joyful we adore thee

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Appears in 267 hymnals Topics: The Church Worship - The Lord's Day; The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service; The Church Worship - The Close of Service; The Church Worship - Morning; Rogationtide; The Life In Christ Adoration and Praise Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before thee, Praising thee, their Sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day. 2 All thy works with joy surround thee, Earth and heaven reflect thy rays, Stars and angels sing around thee, Center of unbroken praise: Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in thee. A-men. 3 Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest! Thee our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. 4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began; Father-love is reigning o’er us, Brother-love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music lifts us sunward In the triumph song of life. Amen. Used With Tune: ALLELUIA

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Appears in 742 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Easter; The Church Year Ascension; The Church Worship - The Lord's Day; The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service; The Church Worship - The Close of Service; The Church Worship - Morning; The Life In Christ Thanksgiving; The Life In Christ Adoration and Praise First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore; Rejoice, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore: Refrain: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 2 Jesus, the Saviour, reigns, The God of truth and love; When he had purged our stains He took his seat above: [Refrain] 3 His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven, The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: [Refrain] 4 He sits at God's right hand Till all his foes submit, And bow to his command, And fall beneath his feet: [Refrain] Used With Tune: JUBILATE

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,863 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Meditation; Christ Love of; Love God's Love; Righteousness First Line: Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down

He Is Lord

Author: Steve Vest Meter: Irregular Appears in 57 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Scripture Songs First Line: He is Lord, he is Lord Text Sources: Traditional

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliot S. Pierpoint Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 633 hymnals Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Adoration and Praise; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Year Thanksgiving Day; Church Dedication of a Building; Gratitude; Holy Communion; Home and Family; Joy; Nature; Responses, Antiphonal Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to thee we raise Lyrics: 1. For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies; Refrain: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. 2. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light; (Refrain) 3. For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind's delight, for the mystic harmony linking sense to sound and sight; (Refrain) 4. For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild; (Refrain) 5. For thy church, that evermore lifteth holy hands above, offering up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love; (Refrain) 6. For thyself, best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given, for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth, and joy in heaven: (Refrain) Used With Tune: DIX

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 3,425 hymnals Topics: Praise the Lord; Adoration and Praise Jesus Our Savior First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Refrain First Line: And crown Him, crown Him Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' Name! Let angels prostrate fall, Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, Refrain: And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, And crown Him Lord of all. 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Ye ransomed from the fall; Hail Him Who saves you by His grace, [Refrain] 3 Let every kindred, every tribe On this terrestrial ball, On this terrestrial ball; To Him all majesty ascribe, [Refrain] 4 O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall, We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, [Refrain] Used With Tune: DIADEM

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,736 hymnals Topics: Praise the Lord; Adoration and Praise Jesus Our Savior First Line: O for a thousand tongues to sing Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace. 2 Jesus! The Name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease, 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life and health and peace. 3 He breaks the pow'r of cancelled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me. 4 Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb, Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Savior come; And leap, ye lame, for joy. 5 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread thro' all the earth abroad The honors of Thy Name. Used With Tune: AZMON

O Day of Rest and Gladness

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 813 hymnals Topics: General Worship The Lord's Day; Adoration Used With Tune: MENDEBRAS

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,024 hymnals Topics: Adore the Lord Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see And in Thy presence rest. 2 No voice can sing, no heart can frame, Nor can the mem'ry find A sweeter sound than Thy blest Name, O Savior of mankind. 3 O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek! 4 But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Jesus, what it is - None but His loved ones know. 5 Jesus, our only joy be Thou, As Thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be Thou our glory now And through eternity. Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

God, Our Father, We Adore Thee

Author: George W. Frazier; Alfred S. Loizeaux Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Adore the Lord First Line: God, our Father, we adore Thee! Lyrics: 1 God, our Father, we adore Thee! We, Thy children, bless Thy Name! Chosen in the Christ before Thee, We are "holy, without blame." We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Abba's praises we proclaim! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Abba's praises we proclaim! 2 Son Eternal, we adore Thee! Lamb upon the throne on high! Lamb of God, we bow before Thee, Thou hast bro't Thy people nigh! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Son of God, who came to die! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Son of God, who came to die! 3 Holy Spirit, we adore Thee! Paraclete and heav'nly guest! Sent from God and from the Savior, Thou hast led us into rest. We adore Thee! we adore Thee! By Thy grace forever blest; We adore Thee! we adore Thee! By Thy grace forever blest! 4 Father, Son and Holy Spirit - Three in One! we give Thee praise! For the riches we inherit, Heart and voice to Thee we raise! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Thee we bless thro' endless days! We adore Thee! we adore Thee! Thee we bless thro' endless days! Used With Tune: BEECHER

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherston Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1,080 hymnals Topics: Adore the Lord First Line: My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love Thee; I know Thou art mine. For Thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou: If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 2 I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow: If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 3 I'll love Thee in life; I will love Thee in death And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath. And say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow, "If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now." 4 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright. I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, "If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now." Used With Tune: GORDON

O How I Love Jesus

Author: Frederick Whitfield Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 569 hymnals Topics: Adore the Lord First Line: There is a name I love to hear Refrain First Line: O how I love Jesus! Lyrics: 1 There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth; It sounds like music in my ear, The sweetest name on earth. Refrain: O how I love Jesus! O how I love Jesus! O how I love Jesus, Because He first loved me! 2 It tells me of a Savior's love, Who died to set me free; It tells me of His precious blood, The sinner's perfect plea. [Refrain] 3 It tells me what my Father hath In store for every day And, tho' I tread a darksome path, Yields sunshine all the way. [Refrain] 4 It tells of One whose loving heart Can feel my deepest woe, Who in each sorrow bears a part That none can bear below. [Refrain] Used With Tune: O HOW I LOVE JESUS

O Saviour, precious Saviour

Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-79 Appears in 244 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Christmas; The Church Year Circumcision and Name of Jesus; The Church Year Palm Sunday; The Church Year Ascension; The Church Worship - In The Presence; The Church Worship - The Lord's Day; The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service; The Church Worship - The Close of Service; The Church Worship - Morning; Post-Communion; The Life In Christ Adoration and Praise Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, precious Saviour, Whom yet unseen we love; O Name of might and favor, All other names above; We worship thee, we bless thee, To thee alone we sing; We praise thee and confess thee, Our holy Lord and King. 2 O bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation Of love beyond our thought; We worship thee, we bless thee, To thee alone we sing; We praise thee and confess thee, Our gracious Lord and King. A-men. 3 In thee all fullness dwelleth, All grace and power divine; The glory that excelleth, O Son of God, is thine. We worship thee, we bless thee, To thee alone we sing; We praise thee and confess thee, Our glorious Lord and King. 4 O grant the consummation Of this our song above, In endless adoration And everlasting love; Then shall we praise and bless thee Where perfect praises ring, And evermore confess thee, Our Saviour and our King. Amen. Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

The Head that once was crowned with thorns

Author: Rev. Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 511 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord; Adoration; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Praise to Christ; Joy Lyrics: 1 The Head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is His, is His by right, The King of Kings, and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal Light: 3 The Joy of all who dwell above, The Joy of all below To whom He manifests His love, And grants His name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with Him above; Their profit and their joy to know The wonder of His love. Amen. Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter Season Resurrection; Ascension of the Lord; Body and Blood of Christ; Christ the King; Eucharist Sacraments; Comfort; Communion; Communion of Saints; Faith; Food; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Music; Praise; Presence of God; Providence; Redemption; Sacrifice; Sickness; Song; Worship and Adoration First Line: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! His the scepter, his the throne. Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone. Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood: "Jesus out of ev'ry nation Has redeemed us by his blood." 2 Alleluia! Not as orphans Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! He is near us; Faith believes, nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him When the forty days were o'er, Shall our hearts forget his promise: "I am with you evermore"? 3 Alleluia! Bread of angels, Here on earth our food, our stay! Alleluia! Here the sinful Flee to you from day to day. Intercessor, friend of sinners, Earth's redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia! King eternal, You the Lord of lords we own: Alleluia! born of Mary, Earth your footstool, heav'n your throne. You within the veil have entered, Robed in flesh, our great high priest; Here on earth both priest and victim In the eucharistic feast. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Come, let us join our cheerful songs

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 1,000 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Easter Eve; The Church Year Easter; The Church Year Ascension; The Church Worship - The Lord's Day; The Church Worship - The Beginning of Service; The Church Worship - The Close of Service; The Church Worship - Morning; The Life In Christ Adoration and Praise Lyrics: 1 Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 'Worthy the Lamb that died,' they cry, 'To be exalted thus;' 'Worthy the Lamb,' our lips reply, 'For he was slain for us.' 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine; And blessings, more than we can give, Be, Lord, for ever thine. 4 Let all creation join in one To bless the sacred Name Of him that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL UND BRINGET EHR

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