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At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
Author: William Bright, 1824-1901 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #1 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
thine own gift of this new day;
doubt of what it holds in store
makes us crave thine aid the more;
lest it prove a time of loss,
mark it, Saviour, with thy cross.
2 If it flow on calm and bright,
be thyself our chief delight:
if it bring unknown distress,
good is all that thou canst bless;
only, while its hours begin,
pray we, keep them clear of sin.
3 We in part our weakness know,
and in part discern our foe;
well for us, before thine eyes
all our danger open lies;
turn not from us, while we plead
thy compassions and our need.
4 Fain would we thy word embrace,
live each moment on thy grace,
all our selves to thee consign,
fold up all our wills in thine,
think and speak and do and be
simply that which pleases thee.
5 Hear us, Lord, and that right soon;
hear, and grant the choicest boon
that thy love can e’er impart,
loyal singleness of heart:
do shall this and all our days,
Christ our God, show forth thy praise. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Morning Languages: English Tune Title: SUNRISE
At thy feet, O Christ, we lay
Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #2 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
thy daily stage of duty run;
shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise
to pay thy morning sacrifice.
2 Redeem thy mis-spent time that's past,
and live this day as if thy last;
improve thy talent with due care;
for the great day thyself prepare.
3 Let all thy converse be sincere,
thy conscience as the noon-day clear;
think how all-seeing God thy ways
and all thy secret thoughts surveys.
4 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart,
and with the angels bear thy part;
who all night long unwearied sing
high praise to the eternal King.
5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
praise him all creatures here below,
praise him above, angelic host,
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Morning Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING HYMN
Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: CPWI2010 #3 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true and only Light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise,
triumph o'er the shades of night;
dayspring from on high, be near;
Day-star, in my heart appear.
2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by thee;
joyless is the day's return,
till thy mercy's beams I see;
till they inward light impart,
glad my eyes, and warm my heart.
3 Visit then this soul of mine,
pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
fill me, Radiancy Divine,
scatter all my unbelief;
more and more thyself display,
shining to the perfect day. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Morning Scripture: John 1:9 Languages: English Tune Title: RATISBON
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
My Father, for another night
Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #4 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 My Father, for another night
of quiet sleep and rest,
for all the joy of morning light,
thy holy name be blest.
2 Now with the new-born day I give
myself anew to thee,
that as thou willest I may live,
and what thou willest be.
3 Whate'er I do, things great or small,
whate'er I speak or frame,
thy glory may I seek in all,
do all in Jesus' name.
4 My Father, for his sake, I pray,
thy child accept and bless;
and lead me by thy grace today
in paths of righteousness.
Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Morning Languages: English Tune Title: ST. TIMOTHY
My Father, for another night
New every morning is the love
Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #5 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 New every morning is the love
our wakening and uprising prove;
through sleep and darkness safely brought,
restored to life, and power, and thought.
2 New mercies, each returning day,
hover around us while we pray;
new perils past, new sins forgiven,
new thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven.
3 If on our daily course our mind
be set to hallow all we find,
new treasures still, of countless price,
God will provide for sacrifice.
4 The trivial round, the common task,
will furnish all we need to ask,
room to deny ourselves, a road
to bring us daily nearer God.
5 Only, O Lord, in thy dear love
fit us for perfect rest above;
and help us, this and every day,
to live more nearly as we pray. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Morning Scripture: Psalm 73:25 Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
New every morning is the love
Now that the daylight fills the sky
Author: Anonymous; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #6 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Now that the daylight fills the sky,
we lift our hearts to God on high,
that he, in all we do or say,
would keep us free from harm today.
2 May he restrain our tongues from strife,
and shield from anger’s din our life,
and guard with watchful care our eyes
from earth’s absorbing vanities.
3 O may our inmost hearts be pure,
from thoughts of folly kept secure,
and pride of sinful flesh subdued
through sparing use of daily food.
4 So we, when this day’s work is o’er,
and shades of night return once more,
our path of trial safely trod,
shall give the glory to our God.
5 All praise to God the Father be,
all praise, Eternal Son, to thee,
whom with the Spirit we adore
for ever and for evermore. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Morning Scripture: Psalm 135:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: ILSLEY (BISHOP)
Now that the daylight fills the sky
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #7 (2010) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide:
when other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, O abide with me.
2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour;
what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like thyself my guide and strength can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy Cross before my closing eyes;
shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies:
heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Scripture: Luke 24:28-29 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
And now the wants are told, that brought
Author: William Bright, 1824-1901 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #8 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 And now the wants are told, that brought
thy children to thy knee;
here lingering still, we ask for naught,
but simply worship thee.
2 The hope of heaven’s eternal days
absorbs not all the heart
that gives thee glory, love, and praise,
for being what thou art.
3 For thou art God, the One, the Same,
o’er all things high and bright;
and round us, when we speak thy name,
there spreads a heaven of light.
4 O wondrous peace, in thought to dwell
on excellence Divine;
to know that nought in man can tell
how fair thy beauties shine!
5 O thou, above all blessing blest,
o’er thanks exalted far,
thy very greatness is a rest
to weaklings as we are;
6 For when we feel the praise of thee
a task beyond our powers,
we say, 'a perfect God is he,
and he is fully ours.'
7 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: CREDITON
And now the wants are told, that brought
As now the sun's declining rays
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #9 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 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: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA (IRISH)
As now the sun's declining rays
At even, ere the sun was set
Author: Henry Twells, 1823-1900 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #10 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 At even, ere the sun was set,
the sick, O Lord, around thee lay;
O in what divers pains they met!
O with what joy they went away!
2 Once more 'tis eventide, and we
oppressed with various ills draw near;
what if thy form we cannot see?
we know and feel that thou art here.
3 O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel;
for some are sick, and some are sad,
and some have never loved thee well,
and some have lost the love they had;
4 and some have found the world is vain,
yet from the world they break not free;
and some have friends who give them pain,
yet have not sought a friend in thee;
5 and none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
for none are wholly free from sin;
and they who fain would serve thee best
are conscious most of wrong within.
6 O Saviour Christ, thou too art man;
thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried;
thy kind but searching glance can scan
the very wounds that shame would hide;
7 thy touch has still its ancient power;
no word from thee can fruitless fall:
hear, in this solemn evening hour,
and in thy mercy heal us all. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Scripture: Mark 1:32 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS
At even, ere the sun was set
Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
Author: Anonymous; John Keble, 1792-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #11 (2010) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: Hail, gladdening light, of his pure glory poured
who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest,
Holiest of holies, Jesus Christ our Lord!
Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest,
the lights of evening round us shine,
we hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine.
Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung
with undefilèd tongue,
Son of our God, giver of life, alone:
therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, they own.
Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: SEBASTE
Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
Blest Creator of the light
Author: Anonymous; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #12 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Blest Creator of the light,
making day with radiance bright,
thou didst o’er the forming earth
give the golden light its birth.
2 Shade of eve with morning ray
took from thee the name of day;
darkness now is drying nigh;
listen to our humble cry.
3 May we ne’er by guilt depressed
lose the way to endless rest;
nor with idle thoughts and vain
bind our souls to earth again.
4 Rather may we heavenward rise
where eternal treasure lies;
purified by grace within,
hating every deed of sin.
5 Holy Father, hear our cry
through thy Son our Lord most high,
whom our thankful hearts adore
with the Spirit evermore. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: VIENNA
Blest Creator of the light
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts
Author: Mary Artemesia Lathbury, 19841-1913 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #13 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain First Line: Day is dying in the west Lyrics: 1 Day is dying in the west,
heaven is touching earth with rest;
wait and worship while the night
sets the evening lamps alight
through all the sky.
Refrain:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts:
heaven and earth are full of thee,
heaven and earth are praising thee,
O Lord most high.
2 Lord of life, beneath the dome
of the universe thy home,
gather us, who seek thy face,
to the fold of thy embrace;
for thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 While the deepening shadows fall
heart of love enfolding all,
through the glory and the grace
of the stars that veil thy face,
our hearts ascend. [Refrain]
4 When for ever from our sight
pass the stars, the day, the night,
Lord of angels, on our eyes
let eternal morn arise,
and shadows end. [Refrain] Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: SENNEN (CHAUTAUQUA)
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts
Father Divine, I come to thee
Author: George Matheson, 1842-1906 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #14 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Father Divine, I come to thee,
I yield, a captive, to thy sway,
that love’s gold chain may set me free
for all the burden of the day.
2 I come not to avoid my care,
I come not to desert the strife;
I come to seek new strength to bear,
I fly to find new power for life.
3 Many there be that seek thy face
to meet the hour of parting breath,
but ’tis for earth I need thy grace—
life is more solemn still than death.
4 When morning gilds the porch of day,
I feel so vile amid the glow
that I should faint, didst thou not say:
I make thee whiter than the snow.
5 When noontide brings its work to all,
I find my task so hard to be,
that I should sink, didst thou not call,
my strength is perfected in thee.
6 When darkness leads the world to rest;
the silent burden of the night
would crush; but for thy message blest:
at evening time there shall be light.
7 O may these streams of golden light
to all my desert way be given,
till faith itself is lost in sight,
and days on earth be days of heaven. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: MOTHERLAND
Father Divine, I come to thee
Glory to thee, my God, this night
Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #15 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Glory to thee, my God, this night
for all the blessings of the light;
keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
beneath thy own almighty wings.
2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
the ill that I this day have done,
that with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
3 Teach me to live, that I may dread
the grave as little as my bed;
teach me to die, that so I may
rise glorious at the awful day.
4 O may my soul on thee repose,
and with sweet sleep mine eyelids close,
sleep that may me more vigorous make
to serve my God when I awake.
5 When in the night I sleepless lie,
my soul with heavenly thoughts supply;
let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
no powers of darkness me molest.
6 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
praise him, all creatures here below,
praise him above, angelic host,
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: CANON (THE EIGHTH TUNE)
Glory to thee, my God, this night
God, that madest earth and heaven
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826; Richard Whately, 1787-1863 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #16 (2010) Meter: 12.12.8.8.12 Lyrics: 1 God, that madest earth and heaven,
darkness and light;
who the day for toil hast given,
for rest the night;
may thine angel-guards defend us,
slumber sweet thy mercy send us,
holy dreams and hopes attend us,
this livelong night.
2 Guard us waking, guard us sleeping,
and, when we die,
may we in thy mighty keeping
all peaceful lie:
when the last dread call shall wake us,
do not thou our God forsake us,
but to reign in glory take us
with thee on high. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT
God, that madest earth and heaven
O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ
Author: Anonymous; Francis Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #17 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: CANON (THE EIGHTH TUNE)
O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ
Hushed was the evening hymn
Author: James Drummond Burns, 1823-1864 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #18 (2010) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Hushed was the evening hymn,
the temple courts were dark;
the lamp was burning dim
before the sacred ark;
when suddenly a Voice Divine
rang through the silence of the shrine.
2 The old man, meek and mild,
the priest of Israel, slept;
his watch the Temple child,
the little Levite, kept;
and what from Eli’s sense was sealed
the Lord to Hannah’s son revealed.
3 Oh! give me Samuel’s ear,
the open ear, O Lord,
alive and quick to hear
each whisper of thy word;
like him to answer at yhy call,
and to obey thee first of all.
4 Oh! give me Samuel’s heart,
a lowly heart, that waits
where in thy house thou art,
or watches at thy gates;
ny day and night, a heart that still
moves at the breathing of thy will.
5 Oh! give me Samuel’s mind,
a sweet unmurmuring faith,
obedient and resigned
to thee in life and death;
that I may read with child-like eyes
truths that are hidden from the wise. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: SAMUEL
Hushed was the evening hymn
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Author: Ambrose of Milan, 339-397; John Ellerton, 1826-1893; Fenton J. A. Hort, 1828-1892 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #19 (2010) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 O strength and stay upholding all creation,
who ever dost thyself unmoved abide,
yet day by day the light in due gradation
from hour to hour through all its changes guide;
2 grant to life's day a calm unclouded ending,
an eve untouched by shadows of decay,
the brightness of a holy death-bed blending
with dawning glories of the eternal day.
3 Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving,
through Jesus Christ thy co-eternal Word,
who with the Holy Ghost by all things living
now and to endless ages art adored. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: STRENGTH AND STAY
O strength and stay upholding all creation
O Trinity, most blessed light
Author: Ambrose of Milan, 339-397; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #20 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O Trinity of blessèd light,
O Unity of sovereign might,
as now the fiery sun departs,
shed thou thy beams within our hearts.
2 To thee our morning song of praise,
to thee our evening prayer we raise;
thee may our souls for evermore
in lowly reverence adore.
3 All praise to God the Father be,
all praise, eternal Son, to thee,
whom with the Spirit we adore,
for ever and for evermore. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER (COOKE)
O Trinity, most blessed light
Our day of praise is done
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #21 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Our day of praise is done;
the evening shadows fall;
but pass not from us with the sun,
true Light that lightenest all.
2 Around the throne on high,
where night can never be,
the white-robed harpers of the sky
bring ceaseless hymns to thee.
3 Too faint our anthems here;
too soon of praise we tire;
but O the strains how full and clear
of that eternal choir!
4 Yet, Lord, to thy dear will
if thou attune the heart,
we in thine angels’ music still
may bear our lower part.
5 ’Tis thine each soul to calm,
each wayward thought reclaim,
and make our life a daily psalm
of glory to thy name.
6 A little while, and then
shall come the glorious end;
and songs of angels and of men
in perfect praise shall blend. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: CARLISLE
Our day of praise is done
Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #22 (2010) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
with one accord our parting hymn of praise;
we stand to bless thee ere our worship cease;
then, lowly kneeling, wait thy word of peace.
2 Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way;
with thee began, with thee shall end, the day:
guard thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,
that in this house have called upon thy name.
3 Grant us thy peace, Lord, through the coming night;
turn thou for us its darkness into light;
from harm and danger keep thy children free,
for dark and light are both alike to thee.
4 Grant us thy peace throughout our earthly life,
our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife;
then, when thy voice shall bid our conflict cease,
call us, O Lord, to thine eternal peace. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ELLERS
Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear
Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #23a (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear,
it is not night if thou be near;
O may no earth-born cloud arise
to hide thee from thy servant's eyes.
2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep
my weary eyelids gently steep,
be my last thought, how sweet to rest
for ever on my Saviour's breast.
3 Abide with me from morn till eve,
for without thee I cannot live;
abide with me when night is nigh,
for without thee I dare not die.
4 If some poor wandering child of thine
have spurned today the voice divine,
now, Lord, the gracious work begin;
let him no more lie down in sin.
5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor
with blessings from thy boundless store;
be every mourner's sleep tonight
like infant's slumbers, pure and light.
6 Come near and bless us when we wake,
ere through the world our way we take;
till in the ocean of thy love
we lose ourselves in heaven above. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ABENDS
Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear
Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear
Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #23b (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear,
it is not night if thou be near;
O may no earth-born cloud arise
to hide thee from thy servant's eyes.
2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep
my weary eyelids gently steep,
be my last thought, how sweet to rest
for ever on my Saviour's breast.
3 Abide with me from morn till eve,
for without thee I cannot live;
abide with me when night is nigh,
for without thee I dare not die.
4 If some poor wandering child of thine
have spurned today the voice divine,
now, Lord, the gracious work begin;
let him no more lie down in sin.
5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor
with blessings from thy boundless store;
be every mourner's sleep tonight
like infant's slumbers, pure and light.
6 Come near and bless us when we wake,
ere through the world our way we take;
till in the ocean of thy love
we lose ourselves in heaven above. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: HURSLEY
Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear
Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go
Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #24 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, bless us ere we go;
thy word into our minds instil,
and make our lukewarm hearts to glow
with lowly love and fervent will.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our Light.
2 The day is done, its hours have run,
and thou hast taken count of all,
the scanty triumphs grace hath won,
the broken vow, the frequent fall.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our Light.
3 Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways
true absolution and release;
and bless us, more than in past days,
with purity and inward peace.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our Light.
4 Do more than pardon; give us joy,
sweet fear and sober liberty,
and simple hearts without alloy
that only long to be like thee.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our Light.
5 For all we love, the poor, the sad,
the sinful, unto thee we call;
O let thy mercy make us glad:
thou art our Jesus, and our All.
Through life's long day and death's dark night,
O gentle Jesus, be our Light. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Scripture: Psalm 27:1 Languages: English Tune Title: ST MATTHIAS
Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go
The day is past and over
Author: Anatolius of Constantinople, 3??-458; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #25 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.8 Lyrics: 1 The day is past and over;
all thanks, O Lord, to thee;
I pray thee that sinless
the hours of dark may be:
O Jesu, keep me in thy sight,
and guard me through the coming night.
2 The joys of day are over;
I lift my heart to thee,
and ask thee that offenceless
the hours of dark may be:
O Jesu, keep me in thy sight,
and guard me through the coming night.
3 The toils of day are over;
I lift my heart to thee,
and ask that free from peril
the hours of dark may be:
O Jesu, keep me in thy sight,
and guard me through the coming night.
4 Be thou my soul's preserver,
for thou alone dost know
how many are the perils
through which I have to go:
O loving Jesu, hear my call,
and guard and save me from them all. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANATOLIUS
The day is past and over
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #26 (2010) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Lyrics: 1 The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended,
the darkness falls at thy behest;
to thee our morning hymns ascended,
thy praise shall sanctify our rest.
2 We thank thee that thy church unsleeping,
while earth rolls onward into light,
through all the world her watch is keeping,
and rests not now by day or night.
3 As o'er each continent and island
the dawn leads on another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor dies the strain of praise away.
4 The sun that bids us rest is waking
our brethren 'neath the western sky,
and hour by hour fresh lips are making
thy wondrous doings heard on high.
5 So be it, Lord; thy throne shall never,
like earth’s proud empires, pass away;
thy kingdom stands, and grows for ever,
till all thy creatures own thy sway. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST CLEMENT
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
The duteous day now closeth
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676; Robert Seymour Bridges, 1844-1930 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #27 (2010) Meter: 7.7.8.7.7.8 Lyrics: 1 The duteous day now closeth,
each flower and tree reposeth,
shade creeps o’er wild and wood;
let us, as night is falling,
on God our Maker calling,
give thanks to Him, the giver good.
2 Now all the heavenly splendour
breaks forth in starlight tender
from myriad worlds unknown;
and man, the marvel seeing,
forgets his selfish being,
for joy of beauty not his own.
3 His care he drowneth yonder,
lost in the abyss of wonder;
to heaven his soul doth steal;
this life he disesteemeth,
the day it is that dreameth,
that doth from truth his vision seal.
4 Awhile his mortal blindness
may miss God’s loving-kindness,
and grope in faithless strife;
but when life’s day is over
shall death’s fair night discover
the fields of everlasting life. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: INNSBRUCK
The duteous day now closeth
The radiant morn hath passed away
Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #28 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.4 Lyrics: 1 The radiant morn hath passed away,
and spent too soon her golden store;
the shadows of departing day
creep on once more.
2 Our life is but an autumn sun,
its glorious noon how quickly past!
Lead us, O Christ, thou living Way,
safe home at last.
3 O by thy soul-inspiring grace
uplift our hearts to realms on high;
help us to look to that bright place
beyond the sky.
4 Where light and life and joy and peace
in undivided empire reign,
and thronging angels never cease
their deathless strain
5 where saints are clothed in spotless white,
and evening shadows never fall,
where thou, eternal Light of light,
art Lord of all. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Scripture: Isaiah 60:20 Languages: English Tune Title: ST GABRIEL
The radiant morn hath passed away
The sun is sinking fast
Author: Anonymous; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #29 (2010) Meter: 6.4.6.6 Lyrics: 1 The sun is sinking fast,
the daylight dies;
let love awake, and pay
her evening sacrifice.
2 As Christ upon the cross
his head inclined,
and to his Father's hands
his parting soul resigned,
3 so now herself my soul
would wholly give
into his sacred charge,
in whom all spirits live;
4 so now beneath his eye
would calmly rest,
without a wish or thought
abiding in the breast,
5 save that his will be done,
whate'er betide;
dead to herself, and dead
in him to all beside.
6 Thus would I live: yet now
not I, but he,
in all his power and love
henceforth alive in me.
7 One sacred Trinity!
One Lord divine!
May I be ever his,
and he for ever mine. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA (IRONS)
The sun is sinking fast
O day of rest and gladness
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #30 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness,
O day of joy and light,
O balm of care and sadness,
most beautiful, most bright;
on thee, the high and lowly,
before the Eternal Throne,
sing holy, holy, holy,
to the great Three in One.
2 On thee, at the creation,
the light first had its birth;
on thee for our salvation,
Christ rose from depths of earth;
on thee our Lord victorious
the Spirit sent from heaven;
and thus on thee most glorious,
a triple light was given.
3 Thou art a cooling fountain
in life's dry dreary sand;
from thee, like Pisgah's mountain,
we view our promised land;
a day of sweet reflection
a day of holy love,
a day of resurrection
from earth to things above.
4 Today on weary nations
the heavenly Manna falls;
to holy convocations
the silver trumpet calls,
where Gospel-light is glowing
with pure and radiant beams,
and living water flowing
with soul-refreshing streams.
5 New graces ever gaining
from this our day of rest,
we reach the rest remaining
to spirits of the blest;
to Holy Ghost be praises,
to Father, and to Son;
the church her voice upraises
to thee, blest Three in One. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Sunday Scripture: Psalm 118:24 Languages: English Tune Title: DAY OF REST
O day of rest and gladness
On this day, the first of days
Author: Anonymous; Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #31 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days,
God the Father’s name we praise;
who, creation’s Lord and Spring
did the world from darkness bring.
2 On this day the Eternal Son
over death his triumph won;
on this day the Spirit came
with his gifts of living flame.
3 O that fervent love today
may in every heart have sway,
teaching us to praise aright
God the source of life and light.
4 Father, who didst fashion me
image of thyself to be,
fill me with thy love divine,
let my every thought be thine.
5 Holy Jesus, may I be
dead and buried here with thee;
and, by love inflamed, arise
unto thee a sacrifice.
6 Thou who dost all gifts impart,
shine, sweet Spirit, in my heart;
best of gifts thyself bestow;
make me burn thy love to know.
7 God, the blessèd Three in One,
dwell within my heart alone;
thou dost give thyself to me;
may I give myself to thee. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Sunday Scripture: Genesis 1:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: LÜBECK
On this day, the first of days
This is the day of light
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #32 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 This is the day of light:
let there be light today;
O day-spring, rise upon our night
and chase its gloom away.
2 This is the day of rest:
our failing strength renew;
on weary brain and troubled breast
shed thou thy freshening dew.
3 This is the day of peace:
thy peace our spirits fill;
bid thou the blasts of discord cease,
the waves of strife be still.
4 This is the day of prayer:
let earth to heaven draw near;
lift up our hearts to seek thee there,
come down to meet us here.
5 This is the first of days;
send forth thy quickening breath,
and wake dead souls to love and praise,
O Vanquisher of death. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Sunday Scripture: Revelation 5:11-13 Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINICA
This is the day of light
Again the Lord's own day is here
Author: Thomas à Kempis, c1380-1471; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #33 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Again the Lord’s own day is here,
the day to Christian people dear,
as, week by week, it bids them tell
how Jesus rose from death and hell.
2 For by his flock their Lord declared
his Resurrection should be shared;
and we who trust in Him to save
with him are risen from the grave.
3 We, one and all, of him possessed,
are with exceeding treasures blessed;
for all he did, and all he bare,
he gives us as our own to share.
4 Eternal glory, rest on high,
a blessed immortality,
true peace and gladness, and a throne,
are all his gifts, and all our own.
5 And therefore unto thee we sing,
O Lord of peace, Eternal King;
thy love we praise, thy name adore,
both on this day and evermore. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Sunday Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH TRIUMPANT
Again the Lord's own day is here
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #34 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us;
let us find our rest in thee.
2 Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
3 Born thy people to deliver;
born a Child and yet a King;
born to reign in us for ever;
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
4 By thine own eternal Spirit,
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all-sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: CROSS OF JESUS
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Blest be the King whose coming
Author: Frederico J. Pagura, 1923-; Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #35a (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: ST THEODULPH (VALET WILL ICH DIR GEHEN)
Blest be the King whose coming
Blest be the King whose coming
Author: Frederico J. Pagura, 1923-; Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #35b (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Blest be the King whose coming
is in the name of God!
For him let doors be opened,
no hearts against him barred!
2 Not robed in royal splendour,
in power and pomp, comes he;
but clad as are the poorest—
such his humility!
3 Blest be the King whose coming
is in the name of God!
By those who truly listen
his voice is truly heard.
4 Pity the proud and haughty,
who have not learned to heed
the Christ who is the Promise,
who has our ransom paid.
5 Blest be the King whose coming
is in the name of God!
He only to the humble
reveals the face of God.
6 All power is his, all glory!
All things are in his hand,
all ages and all peoples,
till time itself shall end!
7 Blest be the King whose coming
is in the name of God!
He offers to the burdened
the rest and grace they need.
8 Gentle is he and humble!
And light his yoke shall be,
for he would have us bear it
so he can make us free! Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: ST CLEMENT
Blest be the King whose coming
Christ is surely coming, bringing his reward
Author: Christopher Idle, 1938- Hymnal: CPWI2010 #36 (2010) Meter: 11.11.11.11.11 Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Scripture: Revelation 22 Languages: English Tune Title: LAND OF HOPE
Christ is surely coming, bringing his reward
Come, thou Redeemer of the earth
Author: Ambrose of Milan, 339-397; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #37 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou Redeemer of the earth,
and manifest thy virgin-birth:
let every age adoring fall;
such birth befits the God of all.
2 Begotten of no human will,
but of the Spirit, thou art still
the Word of God, in flesh arrayed,
the Saviour, now to us displayed.
3 From God the Father he proceeds,
to God the Father back he speeds,
runs out his course to death and hell,
returns on God's high throne to dwell.
4 O equal to thy Father, thou!
Gird on thy fleshly mantle now,
the weakness of our mortal state
with deathless might invigorate.
5 Thy cradle here shall glitter bright,
and darkness glow with new-born light,
no more shall night extinguish day,
where love's bright beams their power display.
6 O Jesu, virgin-born, to thee
eternal praise and glory be,
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit, evermore. Amen. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
Come, thou Redeemer of the earth
Comfort, comfort, O my people
Author: Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #38 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort, O my people,
speak of peace, now says our God;
comfort those who sit in darkness,
mourning 'neath their sorrow's load.
Speak unto Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell of all the sins I cover,
and that warfare now is over.
2 Hark, the voice of one who's crying
in the desert far and near,
bidding all to full repentance
since the kingdom now is here.
O that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way;
let the valleys rise to meet him
and the hills bow down to greet him.
3 O make straight what long was crooked,
make the rougher places plain;
let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign.
For the glory of the Lord
now o'er earth is shed abroad;
and all flesh shall see the token
that his word is never broken. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42
Comfort, comfort, O my people
Creator of the starry height
Author: Anonymous; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #39a (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Creator of the starry height,
thy people's everlasting Light,
Jesu, Redeemer of us all,
hear thou thy servants when they call.
2 Thou, sorrowing at the helpless cry
of all creation doomed to die,
didst come to save our fallen race
by healing gifts of heavenly grace.
3 When earth was near its evening hour,
thou didst, in love's redeeming power,
like bridegroom from his chamber, come
forth from a Virgin-mother's womb.
4 At thy great name, exalted now,
all knees in lowly homage bow;
all things in heaven and earth adore,
and own thee King forevermore.
5 To thee, O Holy One, we pray,
our Judge in that tremendous day,
ward off, while yet we dwell below,
the weapons of our crafty foe.
6 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
praise, honour, might, and glory be
from age to age eternally. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: CONDITOR ALME
Creator of the starry height
Creator of the starry height
Author: Anonymous; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #39b (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Creator of the starry height,
thy people's everlasting Light,
Jesu, Redeemer of us all,
hear thou thy servants when they call.
2 Thou, sorrowing at the helpless cry
of all creation doomed to die,
didst come to save our fallen race
by healing gifts of heavenly grace.
3 When earth was near its evening hour,
thou didst, in love's redeeming power,
like bridegroom from his chamber, come
forth from a Virgin-mother's womb.
4 At thy great name, exalted now,
all knees in lowly homage bow;
all things in heaven and earth adore,
and own thee King forevermore.
5 To thee, O Holy One, we pray,
our Judge in that tremendous day,
ward off, while yet we dwell below,
the weapons of our crafty foe.
6 To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
praise, honour, might, and glory be
from age to age eternally. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: ST GREGORY
Creator of the starry height
Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #40a (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes,
the Saviour promised long:
let every heart prepare a throne,
and every voice a song.
2 He comes, the prisoners to release
in Satan's bondage held;
the gates of brass before him burst,
the iron fetters yield.
3 He comes, the broken heart to bind,
the bleeding soul to cure,
and with the treasures of his grace
to enrich the humble poor.
4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
thy welcome shall proclaim;
and heaven's eternal arches ring
with thy beloved name. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: BRISTOL
Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes
Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #40b (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes,
the Saviour promised long:
let every heart prepare a throne,
and every voice a song.
2 He comes, the prisoners to release
in Satan's bondage held;
the gates of brass before him burst,
the iron fetters yield.
3 He comes, the broken heart to bind,
the bleeding soul to cure,
and with the treasures of his grace
to enrich the humble poor.
4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
thy welcome shall proclaim;
and heaven's eternal arches ring
with thy beloved name. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: BRISTOL (Fauxbourdon)
Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes
Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding
Author: Anonymous; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #41 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding;
'Christ is nigh,' it seems to say;
'Cast away the dreams of darkness,
O ye children of the day!'
2 Wakened by the solemn warning,
let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, her Sun, all ill dispelling,
shines upon the morning skies.
3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected,
comes with pardon down from heaven;
let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
one and all to be forgiven;
4 that when next he comes with glory,
and the world is wrapped in fear,
with his mercy he may shield us,
and with words of love draw near.
5 Honour, glory, might, and blessing
to the Father and the Son,
with the everlasting Spirit,
while eternal ages run. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: MERTON
Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #42 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh;
awake, and hearken, for he brings
glad tidings from the King of kings.
2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin;
make straight the way for God within;
prepare we in our hearts a home,
where such a mighty guest may come.
3 For thou art our salvation, Lord,
our refuge, and our great reward;
without thy grace we waste away,
like flowers that wither and decay.
4 To heal the sick stretch out thine hand,
and bid the fallen sinner stand;
shine forth, and let thy light restore
earth's own true loveliness once more.
5 All praise, eternal Son, to thee
whose advent doth thy people free,
whom with the Father we adore,
and Holy Ghost for evermore. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Hark what a sound, and too divine for hearing
Author: Frederick William Henry Myers, 1843-1901 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #43 (2010) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Hark what a sound, and too divine for hearing,
stirs on the earth and trembles in the air!
Is it the thunder of the Lord's appearing?
Is it the music of his people's prayer?
2 Surely he cometh, and a thousand voices
shout to the saints, and to the deaf are dumb;
surely he cometh, and the earth rejoices,
glad in his coming who hath sworn: I come!
3 This hath he done, and shall we not adore him?
This shall he do, and can we still despair?
Come, let us quickly fling ourselves before him,
cast at his feet the burden of our care.
4 Yea through life, death, through sorrow and through sinning,
he shall suffice me, for he hath sufficed:
Christ is the end, for Christ was the beginning,
Christ the beginning, for the end is Christ. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHWOOD
Hark what a sound, and too divine for hearing
Lift up your heads, you mighty gates
Author: Georg Weissel, 1590-1635; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #44 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates,
behold, the King of glory waits,
the King of kings is drawing near,
the Saviour of the world is here.
2 O blest the land, the city blest
where Christ the ruler is confessed
O happy hearts and happy homes
to whom this King in triumph comes.
3 Fling wide the portals of your heart,
make it a temple set apart
from earthly use for heaven's employ,
adorned with prayer and love and joy.
4 Come, Saviour, come, with us abide;
our hearts to thee we open wide:
thy Holy Spirit guide us on,
until our glorious goal is won. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Languages: English Tune Title: TRURO
Lift up your heads, you mighty gates
Ye servants of the Lord
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #45 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord,
each in his office wait,
observant of his heavenly word,
and watchful at his gate.
2 Let all your lamps be bright,
and trim the golden flame;
gird up your loins as in his sight,
for awful is his name.
3 Watch! 'Tis your Lord's command,
and while we speak, he's near;
mark the first signal of his hand,
and ready all appear.
4 O happy servant he
in such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
and be with honour crowned.
5 Christ shall the banquet spread
with his own royal hand,
and raise that faithful servant's head
amid the angelic band. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Scripture: Matthew 24:42 Languages: English Tune Title: NARENZA
Ye servants of the Lord
Lo, he comes with clouds descending
Author: John Cennick, 1718-1755; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #46 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.4.7 Lyrics: 1 Lo, he comes with clouds descending,
once for favoured sinners slain;
thousand thousand saints attending
swell the triumph of his train;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
God appears on earth to reign.
2 Every eye shall now behold him,
robed in dreadful majesty;
those who set at naught and sold him
pierced and nailed him to the tree,
deeply wailing, deeply wailing, deeply wailing,
Shall the true Messiah see.
3 The dear tokens of His passion
still his dazzling body bears,
cause of endless exultation
to his ransomed worshippers;
with what rapture, with what rapture, with what rapture,
Gaze we on those glorious scars!
4 Yea, amen, let all adore thee,
high on thine eternal throne;
Saviour, take the power and glory,
claim the kingdom for thine own:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou shalt reign, and thou alone. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16 Languages: English Tune Title: HELMSLEY
Lo, he comes with clouds descending
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