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O what their joy and their glory must be
Author: Pierre Abélard, 1079-1142; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #695 (2010) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Pierre Abélard, 1079-1142 Lyrics: 1 O what their joy and their glory must be,
those endless sabbaths the blessèd ones see;
crown for the valiant, to weary ones rest;
God shall be all, and in all ever blest.
*2 What are the Monarch, his court, and his throne?
What are the peace and the joy that they own?
O that the blest ones, who in it have share,
all that they feel could as fully declare.
3 Truly Jerusalem name we that shore,
vision of peace, that brings joy evermore.
Wish and fulfillment can severed be ne'er,
nor the things prayed for come short of the prayer.
4 There, where no troubles distraction can bring,
we the sweet anthems of Sion shall sing,
while for thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise
thy blessèd people eternally raise.
*5 There dawns no sabbath, no sabbath is o’er,
those sabbath-keepers have one evermore;
one and unending is that triumph-song
which to the angels and us shall belong.
6 Now in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high,
we for that country must yearn and must sigh;
seeking Jerusalem, dear native land,
through our long exile on Babylon’s strand.
7 Low before him with our praises we fall,
of whom, and in whom, and through whom are all:
of whom, the Father; and in whom, the Son;
through whom, the Spirit, with them ever One. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Funerals/Commemorations Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA
O what their joy and their glory must be
Come sing, ye choirs exultant
Author: Adam of St Victor; Jackson Mason, 1833-1889 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #810 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Adam of St Victor Lyrics: 1 Come sing, ye choirs exultant,
those messengers of God,
through whom the living Gospels
came sounding all abroad!
Whose voice proclaimed salvation
that poured upon the night,
and drove away the shadows,
and filled the world with light.
2 In one harmonious witness
the chosen four combine,
while each his own commission
fulfills in every line;
as, in the prophet's vision
from out the amber flame
in mystic form and image
four living creatures came.
3 Foursquare on this foundation
the church of Christ remains,
a house to stand unshaken
by floods or winds or rains.
How blest the habitation
of gospel liberty,
where with a holy people
God dwells in Unity.
Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days Evangelists and Saints Languages: English Tune Title: PEARSALL
Come sing, ye choirs exultant
Nearer, my God, to thee
Author: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1878 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #532 (2010) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Person Name: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1878 Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
E'en though it be a cross
that raiseth me;
still all my song shall be,
'nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!'
2 Though, like the wanderer,
the sun gone down,
darkness be over me,
my rest a stone;
yet in my dreams I'd be
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee.
3 There let the way appear
steps unto heaven,
all that thou sendest me
in mercy given;
angels to beckon me
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee.
4 Then, with my waking thoughts
bright with thy praise,
out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise;
so by my woes to be
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee. Topics: General Hymns Service and Witness Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY
Nearer, my God, to thee
The Lord my pasture shall prepare
Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #238 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare,
and feed me with a shepherd's care;
his presence shall my wants supply,
and guard me with a watchful eye;
my noonday walks he shall attend,
and all my midnight hours defend.
2 When in the sultry glebe I faint,
or on the thirsty mountain pant,
to fertile vales and dewy meads
my weary wandering steps he leads,
where peaceful rivers, soft and slow,
amid the verdant landscape flow.
3 Though in a bare and rugged way
through devious lonely wilds I stray,
thy bounty shall my pains beguile;
the barren wilderness shall smile
with sudden greens and herbage crowned,
and streams shall murmur all around.
4 Though in the paths of death I tread,
with gloomy horrors overspread,
my steadfast heart shall fear no ill,
for thou, 0 Lord, art with me still:
thy friendly crook shall give me aid,
and guide me through the dreadful shade.
Topics: General Hymns God the Father Languages: English Tune Title: SURREY
The Lord my pasture shall prepare
The spacious firmament on high
Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #240 (2010) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high,
with all the blue ethereal sky,
and spangled heavens, a shining frame,
their great Original proclaim.
The unwearied sun from day to day
does his Creator's power display,
and publishes to every land
the work of an almighty hand.
2 Soon as the evening shades prevail
the moon takes up the wondrous tale,
and nightly to the listening earth
repeats the story of her birth:
whilst all the stars that round her burn,
and all the planets in their turn,
confirm the tidings, as they roll,
and spread the truth from pole to pole.
3 What though in solemn silence all
move round the dark terrestrial ball?
What though nor real voice nor sound
amid their radiant orbs be found?
In reason's ear they all rejoice,
and utter forth a glorious voice;
for ever singing as they shine,
'The hand that made us is divine.' Topics: General Hymns God the Father Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: CREATION
The spacious firmament on high
When all thy mercies, O my God
Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #243 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 When all thy mercies, O my God,
my rising soul surveys,
transported with the view, I'm lost
in wonder, love, and praise.
2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
thy tender care bestowed,
before my infant heart conceived
from whom those comforts flowed.
3 When in the slippery paths of youth
with heedless steps I ran,
thine arm unseen conveyed me safe,
and led me up to man.
*4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ,
and not the least a cheerful heart
which tastes those gifts with joy.
5 Through every period of my life
thy goodness I'll pursue,
and after death in distant worlds
the glorious theme renew.
6 Through all eternity to thee
a joyful song I'll raise;
for O, eternity's too short
to utter all thy praise. Topics: General Hymns God the Father Languages: English Tune Title: CONTEMPLATION (OUSELEY)
When all thy mercies, O my God
God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
Author: Arthur C. Ainger, 1841-1919 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #311 (2010) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Arthur C. Ainger, 1841-1919 Lyrics: 1 God is working his purpose out,
as year succeeds to year,
God is working his purpose out
and the time is drawing near;
nearer and nearer draws the time,
the time that shall surely be,
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.
2 From utmost east to utmost west,
where'er man's foot hath trod,
by the mouth of many messengers
goes forth the voice of God,
'Give ear to me, ye continents,
ye isles, give ear to me,
that the earth may be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.'
3 What can we do to work God's work,
to prosper and increase
the brotherhood of all mankind,
the reign of the Prince of Peace?
What can we do to hasten the time,
the time that shall surely be,
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea?
4 March we forth in the strength of God,
with the banner of Christ unfurled,
that the light of the glorious Gospel of truth
may shine throughout the world.
Fight we the fight with sorrow and sin,
to set their captives free,
that the earth may be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.
5 All we can do is nothing worth
unless God blesses the deed;
vainly we hope for the harvest-tide
till God gives life to the seed;
yet nearer and nearer draws the time,
the time that shall surely be,
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea. Topics: General Hymns Church/Fellowship/Mission Scripture: Isaiah 11:9 Languages: English Tune Title: BENSON
God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet Heavenly Dove
Author: Doris Akers, 1923-1995 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #296 (2010) Meter: 9.11.9.11 with refrain Person Name: Doris Akers, 1923-1995 First Line: There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place Topics: General Hymns The Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: SWEET SWEET SPIRIT
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet Heavenly Dove
And now, beloved Lord, thy soul resigning
Author: Eliza Sibbald Alderson, 1818-1889 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #148 (2010) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Person Name: Eliza Sibbald Alderson, 1818-1889 Lyrics: 1 And now, beloved Lord, thy soul resigning
into thy Father’s arms with conscious will,
calmly, with reverend grace, thy head inclining,
the throbbing brow and labouring breast grow still.
2 Freely thy life thou yieldest, meekly bending
e’en to the last beneath our sorrows’ load,
yet, strong in death, in perfect peace commending,
thy spirit to thy Father and thy God.
3 Sweet Saviour, in mine hour of mortal anguish,
when ear grows dim, and round me falls the night,
O breathe thy peace, as flesh and spirit languish;
at that dread eventide let there be light.
4 To thy dear cross turn thou my eyes in dying;
lay but my fainting head upon thy breast;
those outstretched arms receive my latest sighing—
and then, O then, thine everlasting rest. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Good Friday Scripture: Luke 23:46 Languages: English Tune Title: STRENGTH AND STAY
And now, beloved Lord, thy soul resigning
When wounded sore the stricken heart
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #125 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 When wounded sore the stricken heart
lies bleeding and unbound,
one only hand, a piercèd hand,
can salve the sinner's wound.
2 When sorrow swells the laden breast,
and tears of anguish flow,
one only heart, a broken heart,
can feel the sinner's woe.
3 When penitential grief has wept
over some foul dark spot,
one only stream, a stream of blood,
can wash away the blot.
4 'Tis Jesus' blood that washes white,
his hand that brings relief;
his heart is touched with all our joys,
and feels for all our grief.
5 Lift up thy bleeding hand, O Lord,
unseal that cleansing tide;
we have no shelter from our sin
but in thy wounded side. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Lent Languages: English Tune Title: ST BERNARD
When wounded sore the stricken heart
Forgive them, O my Father
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #153 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 'Forgive them, O my Father,
they know not what they do:'
the Saviour spoke in anguish,
as the sharp nails went through.
2 No word of anger spake he
to them that shed his blood,
but prayer and tenderest pity
large as the love of God.
3 For me was that compassion,
for me that tender care;
I need his wide forgiveness
as much as any there.
4 It was my pride and hardness
that hung Him on the tree;
those cruel nails, O Saviour,
were driven in by me.
5 And often I have slighted
thy gentle voice that chid:
forgive me too, Lord Jesus;
I knew not what I did.
6 O depth of sweet compassion!
O love divine and true!
Save thou the souls that slight thee,
and know not what they do. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Good Friday Scripture: Luke 23:34 Languages: English Tune Title: VULPIUS
Forgive them, O my Father
His are the thousand sparkling rills
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #154 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 His are the thousand sparkling rills
that from a thousand fountains burst,
and fill with music all the hills;
and yet he saith, 'I thirst.'
2 All fiery pangs on battle-fields,
on fever beds where sick men toss,
are in that human cry he yields
to anguish on the cross.
3 But more than pains that racked him then
was the deep longing thirst divine
that thirsted for the souls of men;
dear Lord! And one was mine.
4 O Love most patient, give me grace;
make all my soul athirst for thee;
that parched dry lip, that fading face,
that thirst, were all for me. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Good Friday Scripture: John 19:28 Languages: English Tune Title: SAFRON WALDEN
His are the thousand sparkling rills
He is risen, he is risen!
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #187a (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 He is risen, he is risen!
Tell it out with joyful voice;
he has burst his three days' prison;
let the whole wide earth rejoice.
Death is conquered, man is free,
Christ has won the victory.
2 Come, ye sad and fearful-hearted,
with glad smile and radiant brow;
Lent's long shadows have departed,
all his woes are over now,
and the passion that he bore:
sin and pain can vex no more.
3 Come, with high and holy hymning
chant our Lord's triumphant lay;
not one darksome cloud is dimming
yonder glorious morning ray,
breaking o'er the purple east:
brighter far our Easter-feast. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Easter Languages: English Tune Title: EDOM
He is risen, he is risen!
He is risen, he is risen!
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #187b (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 He is risen, he is risen!
Tell it out with joyful voice;
he has burst his three days' prison;
let the whole wide earth rejoice.
Death is conquered, man is free,
Christ has won the victory.
2 Come, ye sad and fearful-hearted,
with glad smile and radiant brow;
Lent's long shadows have departed,
all his woes are over now,
and the passion that he bore:
sin and pain can vex no more.
3 Come, with high and holy hymning
chant our Lord's triumphant lay;
not one darksome cloud is dimming
yonder glorious morning ray,
breaking o'er the purple east:
brighter far our Easter-feast. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Easter Languages: English Tune Title: AETHELWOLD
He is risen, he is risen!
The golden gates are lifted up
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #195 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 The golden gates are lifted up,
the doors are opened wide,
the King of Glory is gone up
unto his Father’s side.
2 And ever on our earthly path
a gleam of glory lies,
a light still breaks behind the cloud
that veils thee from our eyes.
3 Lift up our hearts, lift up our minds,
and let thy grace be given,
that, while we linger yet below,
our treasure be in heaven;
4 that, where thou art at God’s right hand,
our hope, our love may be:
dwell in us now, that we may dwell
for evermore in thee. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Ascension Languages: English Tune Title: ST JAMES
The golden gates are lifted up
All things bright and beautiful
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #641 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful,
the Lord God made them all.
1 Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings,
he made their glowing colours,
he made their tiny wings. [Refrain]
2 The purple-headed mountain,
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,
he made them every one. [Refrain]
*4 The tall trees in the greenwood,
the meadows where we play,
the rushes by the water
we gather every day: [Refrain]
s He 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: Sacraments and Other Occasions For the Young Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THINGS BRIGHT
All things bright and beautiful
Do no sinful action
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #645a (2010) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 Do no sinful action,
speak no angry word;
ye belong to Jesus,
children of the Lord.
2 Christ is kind and gentle,
Christ is pure and true;
and his little children
must be holy too.
3 There’s a wicked spirit
watching round you still,
and he tries to tempt you
to all harm and ill.
4 But ye must not hear him,
though ’tis hard for you
to resist the evil,
and the good to do.
5 For ye promised truly,
in your infant days,
to renounce him wholly,
and forsake his ways.
6 Ye are new-born Christians
ye must learn to fight
with the bad within you,
and to do the right.
7 Christ is your own Master,
he is good and true,
and his little children
must be holy too. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions For the Young Languages: English Tune Title: GLENFINALS
Do no sinful action
Do no sinful action
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #645b (2010) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 Do no sinful action,
speak no angry word;
ye belong to Jesus,
children of the Lord.
2 Christ is kind and gentle,
Christ is pure and true;
and his little children
must be holy too.
3 There’s a wicked spirit
watching round you still,
and he tries to tempt you
to all harm and ill.
4 But ye must not hear him,
though ’tis hard for you
to resist the evil,
and the good to do.
5 For ye promised truly,
in your infant days,
to renounce him wholly,
and forsake his ways.
6 Ye are new-born Christians
ye must learn to fight
with the bad within you,
and to do the right.
7 Christ is your own Master,
he is good and true,
and his little children
must be holy too. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions For the Young Languages: English Tune Title: GERMAN
Do no sinful action
Once in royal David's city
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #665 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city
stood a lowly cattle shed,
where a mother laid her baby
in a manger for his bed:
Mary was that Mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little Child.
2 He came down to earth from heaven
who is God and Lord of all,
and his shelter was a stable,
and his cradle was a stall;
with the poor and mean and lowly
lived on earth our Saviour holy.
3 And through all his wondrous childhood
he would honour and obey,
love and watch the lowly Maiden,
in whose gentle arms he lay:
Christian children all must be
mild, obedient, good as he.
4 For he is our childhood's pattern,
day by day like us he grew,
he was little, weak, and helpless,
tears and smiles like us he knew;
and he feeleth for our sadness,
and he shareth in our gladness.
5 And our eyes at last shall see him,
through his own redeeming love,
for that Child so dear and gentle
is our Lord in heaven above;
and he leads his children on
to the place where he is gone.
6 Not in that poor lowly stable,
with the oxen standing by,
we shall see him; but in heaven,
set at God's right hand on high;
where like stars his children crowned
all in white shall wait around. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions For the Young Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY
Once in royal David's city
There is a green hill far away
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #669 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away,
without a city wall,
where the dear Lord was crucified,
who died to save us all.
2 We may not know, we cannot tell,
what pains he had to bear,
but we believe it was for us
he hung and suffered there.
3 He died that we might be forgiven,
he died to make us good,
that we might go at last to heaven,
saved by his precious blood.
4 There was no other good enough
to pay the price of sin;
he only could unlock the gate
of heaven and let us in.
5 Oh, dearly, dearly has he loved,
and we must love him too,
and trust in his redeeming blood,
and try his works to do. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions For the Young Languages: English Tune Title: HORSLEY
There is a green hill far away
Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #754 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
of our life's wild restless sea;
day by day his sweet voice soundeth,
saying, 'Christian, follow me;'
2 as of old Saint Andrew heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and toil and kindred,
leaving all for his dear sake.
3 Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world's golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying, 'Christian, love me more.'
4 In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of toil and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
that we love him more than these.
5 Jesus calls us! By thy mercies,
Saviour, make us hear thy call,
give our hearts to thine obedience,
serve and love thee best of all. Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. Andrew Scripture: Mark 1:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANDREW
Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
Forsaken once, and thrice denied
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #783 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 Forsaken once, and thrice denied,
the risen Lord gave pardon free,
stood once again at Peter’s side,
and asked him, 'Lovest thou me?'
2 How many times with faithless word
have we denied his holy name,
how oft forsaken our dear Lord,
and shrunk when trial came!
3 Saint Peter, when the cock crew clear,
went out, and wept his broken faith;
strong as a rock through strife and fear,
he served his Lord till death.
4 How oft his cowardice of heart
we have without his love sincere,
the sin without the sorrow’s smart,
the shame without the tear!
5 O oft forsaken, oft denied,
forgive our shame, wash out our sin;
look on us from thy Father’s side
and let that sweet look win.
6 Hear when we call thee from the deep,
still walk beside us on the shore,
give hands to work, and eyes to weep,
and hearts to love thee more.
Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. Peter Scripture: Psalm 23:2 Languages: English Tune Title: DERRY
Forsaken once, and thrice denied
There is one way, and only one
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #802 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 There is one way, and only one,
out of our gloom, and sin, and care,
to that fair land where shines no sun
because the face of God is there.
2 There is one truth, the truth of God,
that Christ came down from heaven to show,
one Life that his redeeming blood
has won for all his saints below.
3 The lore from Philip once concealed,
we know its fullness now in Christ;
in him the Father is revealed,
and all our longing is sufficed.
4 And still unwavering faith holds sure
the words that James wrote sternly down;
except we labour and endure,
we cannot win the heavenly crown.
5 O Way Divine, through gloom and strife,
bring us thy Father's face to see;
O heavenly Truth, O precious Life,
at last, at last, to rest in thee. Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. Philip and St. James Scripture: John 14:8 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PHILIP AND ST. JAMES
There is one way, and only one
From out the cloud of amber light
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #811 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 From out the cloud of amber light,
borne on the whirlwind from the north,
four living creatures winged and bright
before the Prophet’s eyes came forth.
2 The voice of God was in the Four
beneath that awful crystal mist,
and every wondrous form they wore
foreshadowed an Evangelist.
3 The lion-faced, he told abroad
the strength of love, the strength of faith;
he showed the Almighty Son of God,
the Man Divine who won by death.
4 O Lion of the Royal Tribe,
strong Son of God, and strong to save,
all power and honour we ascribe
to thee who only makest brave.
5 For strength to love, for will to speak,
for fiery crowns by martyrs won,
for suffering patience, strong and meek,
we praise thee, Lord, and thee alone. Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. Mark Languages: English Tune Title: ST PETROX
From out the cloud of amber light
For all thy saints, a noble throng
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #833 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Lyrics: 1 For all thy saints, a noble throng,
who fell by fire and sword,
who soon were called, or waited long,
we praise thy name, O Lord;
2 for him who left his father’s side,
nor lingered by the shore,
when, softer than the weltering tide,
thy summons glided o’er;
3 who stood beside the maiden dead,
who climbed the mount with thee,
and saw the glory round thy head,
one of thy chosen three;
4 Who knelt beneath the olive shade,
who drank thy cup of pain,
and passed from Herod’s flashing blade
to see thy face again.
5 Lord, give us grace, and give us love,
like him to leave behind
earth’s cares and joys, and look above
with true and earnest mind.
6 So shall we learn to drink thy cup,
so meek and firm be found,
when thou shalt come to take us up
where thine elect are crowned. Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days Holy Days: General Languages: English Tune Title: ST JAMES
For all thy saints, a noble throng
In token that thou shalt not fear
Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #638 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 In token that thou shalt not fear
Christ crucified to own,
we print the cross upon thee here,
and stamp thee his alone.
2 In token that thou shalt not blush
to glory in his name,
we blazon here upon thy front
his glory and his shame.
3 In token that thou shalt not flinch
Christ's quarrel to maintain,
but 'neath His banner manfully
firm at thy post remain;
4 in token that thou too shalt tread
the path he travelled by,
endure the cross, despise the shame,
and sit thee down on high;
5 thus outwardly and visibly
we seal thee for his own:
and may the brow that wears his cross
hereafter share his crown. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Holy Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: ST STEPHEN
In token that thou shalt not fear
Ten thousand times ten thousand
Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #696 (2010) Meter: 7.6.8.6 D Person Name: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 Ten thousand times ten thousand,
in sparkling raiment bright,
the armies of the ransomed saints
throng up the steeps of light:
'tis finished! All is finished,
their fight with death and sin;
fling open wide the golden gates,
and let the victors in.
2 What rush of alleluias
fills all the earth and sky!
What ringing of a thousand harps
bespeaks the triumph nigh!
O day, for which creation
and all its tribes were made!
O joy, for all its former woes
a thousand-fold repaid!
3 Oh, then what raptured greetings
on Canaan's happy shore,
what knitting severed friendships up,
where partings are no more!
Then eyes with joy shall sparkle
that brimmed with tears of late;
orphans no longer fatherless,
nor widows desolate.
4 Bring near thy great salvation,
thou Lamb for sinners slain,
fill up the roll of thine elect,
then take thy power and reign;
appear, Desire of Nations,
thine exiles long for home;
show in the heavens thy promised sign;
thou Prince and Saviour, come. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Funerals/Commemorations Scripture: Revelation 7:17 Languages: English Tune Title: ALFORD
Ten thousand times ten thousand
Come, ye thankful people, come
Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #708 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Person Name: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come,
raise the song of harvest-home:
all be safely gathered in,
ere the winter storms begin;
God, our maker, doth provide
for our wants to be supplied:
come to God's own temple, come;
raise the song of harvest-home.
2 All the world is God's own field,
fruit unto his praise to yield;
wheat and tares therein are sown,
unto joy or sorrow grown;
ripening with a wondrous power
till the final harvest-hour:
grant, O Lord of life, that we
holy grain and pure may be.
3 For we know that thou wilt come,
and wilt take thy people home;
from thy field wilt purge away
all that doth offend, that day;
and thine angels charge at last
in the fire the tares to cast,
but the fruitful ears to store
in thy garner evermore.
4 Come then, Lord of mercy, come,
bid us sing thy harvest-home:
let thy saints be gathered in,
free from sorrow, free from sin:
all upon the golden floor
praising thee for evermore:
come, with all thine angels come,
bid us sing thy harvest-home. Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Harvest Languages: English Tune Title: ST GEORGE (ELVEY)
Come, ye thankful people, come
Brightly did the light divine
Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #773 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 Brightly did the light divine
from his words and actions shine,
whom the twelve, with love unblamed,
'Son of Consolation,' named.
2 Full of peace and lively joy
sped he on his high employ,
by his mild exhorting word
adding many to the Lord.
3 Blessèd Spirit, who didst call
Barnabas and holy Paul,
and didst them with gifts endue,
mighty words and wisdom true,
4 Grant us, Lord of life, to be
by their pattern full of thee;
that beside them we may stand
in that day on Christ’s right hand.
Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. Barnabas Languages: English Tune Title: VIENNA
Brightly did the light divine
Good Christian men, rejoice and sing!
Author: Cyrli Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #171 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Person Name: Cyrli Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!
Now is the triumph of our King!
To all the world glad news we bring:
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2 The Lord of Life is risen for ay:
bring flowers of song to strew his way;
let all mankind rejoice and say
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
3 Praise we in songs of victory
that Love, that Life, which cannot die,
and sing with hearts uplifted high
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4 Thy name we bless, O risen Lord,
and sing today with one accord
the life laid down, the life restored:
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Easter Languages: English Tune Title: GELOBT SEI GOTT (VULPIUS)
Good Christian men, rejoice and sing!
Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
Author: Cyril Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #231 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Person Name: Cyril Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Lyrics: 1 Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
shewn in earth and sky and sea,
burning sun and moonlight tender,
hill and river, flower and tree:
lest we fail our praise to render
touch our eyes that they may see.
2 Lord of wisdom, whom obeying
mighty waters ebb and flow,
while unhasting, undelaying,
planets on their courses go:
in thy laws thyself displaying,
teach our minds thyself to know.
3 Lord of life, alone sustaining
all below and all above,
Lord of love, by whose ordaining
sun and stars sublimely move:
in our earthly spirits reigning,
lift our hearts that we may love.
4 Lord of beauty, bid us own thee,
Lord of truth, our footsteps guide,
till as Love our hearts enthrone thee,
and, with vision purified,
Lord of all, when all have known thee,
thou in all art glorified. Topics: General Hymns God the Father Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE
Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
Ye that know the Lord is gracious
Author: Cyril Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #359 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Cyril Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Lyrics: 1 Ye that know the Lord is gracious,
ye for whom a corner stone
stands, of God elect and precious,
laid that ye may build thereon,
see that on that sure foundation
ye a living temple raise,
towers that may tell forth salvation,
walls that may re-echo praise.
2 Living stones, by God appointed
each to his allotted place,
kings and priests, by God anointed,
shall ye not declare his grace?
Ye, a royal generation,
tell the tidings of your birth,
tidings of a new creation
to an old and weary earth.
3 Tell the praise of him who called you
out of darkness into light,
broke the fetters that enthralled you,
gave you freedom, peace and sight:
tell the tale of sins forgiven,
strength renewed and hope restored,
till the earth, in tune with heaven,
praise and magnify the Lord! Topics: General Hymns Church/Fellowship/Mission Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Ye that know the Lord is gracious
Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
Author: James Allen, 1734-1804; William Walter Shirley, 1724-1786 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #139 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: James Allen, 1734-1804 Lyrics: 1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
which before the cross I spend,
life, and health, and peace possessing
from the sinner's dying friend.
2 Here I rest, for ever viewing
mercy poured in streams of blood;
precious drops, my soul bedewing,
plead and claim my peace with God.
3 Truly blessèd is the station,
low before his cross to lie,
whilst I see divine compassion
beaming in his languid eye.
4 Lord, in ceaseless contemplation
fix my thankful heart on thee,
till I taste thy full salvation,
and thine unveiled glory see. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Passion and Holy Week Languages: English Tune Title: ST OSWALD
Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
O holy dwelling place of God
Author: Owen Alstott Hymnal: CPWI2010 #768 (2010) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Owen Alstott First Line: O radiant star of heaven Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days The Annunciation Languages: English Tune Title: O HOLY MARY
O holy dwelling place of God
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 Person Name: Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 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 Person Name: Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 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
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 Person Name: Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 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
O come, Redeemer of mankind, appear
Author: Ambrose of Milan, 339-397; David Thomas Morgan, 1809-1886 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #81 (2010) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Ambrose of Milan, 339-397 Lyrics: 1 O come, Redeemer of mankind, appear,
thee with full hearts the Virgin-born we greet;
let every age with rapt amazement hear
that wondrous birth which for our God is meet.
2 Not by the will of man, or mortal seed,
but by the Spirit’s breathed mysterious grace
the Word of God became our flesh indeed,
and grew a tender plant of human race.
3 Lo! Mary’s virgin womb its burthen bears,
nor less abides her virgin purity;
in the King’s glory see our nature shares;
here in his temple God vouchsafes to be.
4 From his bright chamber, virtue’s holy shrine
the royal Bridegroom cometh to the day;
of twofold substance, human and divine,
as giant swift, rejoicing on His way.
5 Forth from his Father to the world he goes,
back to the Father’s face his way regains,
far down to souls beneath his glory shows,
again at God’s right hand victorious reigns.
6 With the Eternal Father equal, thou,
girt with our flesh dost triumph evermore,
strengthening our feeble bodies here below
with endless grace from thine own living store.
7 How doth thy lowly manger radiant shine!
On the sweet breath of night new splendour grows;
so may our spirits glow with faith Divine,
where no dark cloud of sin shall interpose.
8 All praise and glory to the Father be,
all praise and glory to his only son,
all praise and glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
both now, and while eternal ages run. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: REDEMPTOR MUNDI
O come, Redeemer of mankind, appear
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 Person Name: Anatolius of Constantinople, 3??-458 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
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
Author: Henry Ernest Hardy (Father Andrew), 1869-1946 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #663 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Henry Ernest Hardy (Father Andrew), 1869-1946 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
with thorns was pierced for me;
O pour thy blessing on my head
that I may think for thee.
2 O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands
with nails were pierced for me;
O shed thy blessing on my hands
that they may work for thee.
3 O dearest Lord, thy sacred feet
with nails were pierced for me;
O pour thy blessing on my feet
that they may follow thee.
4 O dearest Lord, thy sacred heart
with spear was pierced for me;
O pour thy Spirit in my heart
that I may live for thee.
Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions For the Young Languages: English Tune Title: ALBANO
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
Now that the daylight fills the sky
Author: Anonymous; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #6 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Anonymous 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
Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
Author: Anonymous; John Keble, 1792-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #11 (2010) Meter: Irregular Person Name: Anonymous 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 Person Name: Anonymous 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
O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ
Author: Anonymous; Francis Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #17 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Anonymous Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Evening Languages: English Tune Title: CANON (THE EIGHTH TUNE)
O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ
The sun is sinking fast
Author: Anonymous; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #29 (2010) Meter: 6.4.6.6 Person Name: Anonymous 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
On this day, the first of days
Author: Anonymous; Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #31 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: Anonymous 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
Creator of the starry height
Author: Anonymous; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #39a (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Anonymous 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 Person Name: Anonymous 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! A thrilling voice is sounding
Author: Anonymous; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #41 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Anonymous 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
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Author: Anonymous; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: CPWI2010 #48 (2010) Person Name: Anonymous First Line: O come, O come, Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here,
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
2 O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free
thine own from Satan's tyranny;
from depths of hell thy people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave. [Refrain]
3 O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer
our spirits by thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
and death's dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain]
4 O come, thou Key of David, come,
and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on high,
and close the path to misery. [Refrain]
5 O come, O come, thou Lord of Might,
who to thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
in ancient times didst give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. [Refrain] Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
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