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The Law Commands and Makes Us Know

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Law commands and makes us know What duties to our God we owe; But 'tis the gospel must reveal Where lies our strength to do His will. 2 The Law discovers guilt and sin And shows how vile our hearts have been; The gospel only can express Forgiving love and cleansing grace. 3 What curses doth the Law denounce Against the man that fails but once! But in the gospel Christ appears, Pard'ning the guilt of num'rous years. 4 My soul, no more attempt to draw Thy life and comfort from the Law. Fly to the hope the Gospel gives; The man that trusts the promise lives. Topics: Law and Gospel; Trinity 18 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand

Author: H. Alford, 1810-71 Meter: 7.6.8.6 D Appears in 434 hymnals 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 Proclaims the triumph nigh! O day, for which creation And all its tribes were made; O joy, for all its former woes A thousandfold repaid! 3 O 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 pow'r and reign. Appear, Desire of Nations; Thine exiles long for home. Show in the heav'ns Thy promised sign; Thou Prince and Savior, come! Topics: Saints and Martyrs Used With Tune: ALFORD

The Son of God Goes Forth to War

Author: R. Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 837 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war A kingly crown to gain. His blood-red banner streams afar; Who follows in His train? Who best can drink His cup of woe, Triumphant over pain, Who patient bears his cross below, He follows in His train. 2 The martyr first whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave, Who saw his Master in the sky And called on Him to save. Like Him, with pardon on His tongue, In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong, Who follows in his train? 3 A glorious band, the chosen few, On whom the Spirit came, Twelve valiant saints; their hope they knew And mocked the cross and flame. They met the tyrant's brandished steel, The lion's gory mane; They bowed their necks the death to feel, Who follows in their train? 4 A noble army, men and boys, The matron and the maid, Around the Savior's throne rejoice, In robes of light arrayed. They climbed the steep ascent of heav'n Through peril, toil, and pain. O God, to us may grace be giv'n To follow in their train! Topics: Saints and Martyrs Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS NEW

Now the Day Is Over

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 945 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tend'rest blessing May mine eyelids close. 3 Comfort ev'ry suff'rer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. 4 Through the long night watches, May Thine angels spread Their bright wings above me, Watching round my bed. 5 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes. Used With Tune: MERRIAL

Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense

Author: C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 56 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ, my sure Defense And my Savior, ever liveth; Knowing this, my confidence Rests upon the hope it giveth Though the night of death be fraught Still with many an anxious thought. 2 Jesus, my Redeemer, lives; I, too, unto life shall waken. Endless joy my Savior gives; Shall my courage, then, be shaken? Shall I fear? How could the Head Rise and leave His members dead? 3 Nay, too closely am I bound Unto Him by hope forever; Faith's strong hand the Rock hath found, Grasped it, and will leave it never. Even death now cannot part From its Lord the trusting heart. 4 I am flesh and must return Unto dust, whence I am taken; But by faith I now discern That from death I shall awaken With my Savior to abide In His glory, at His side. 5 Glorified, I shall anew With this flesh then be enshrouded; In this body I shall view God, my Lord, with eyes unclouded, In this flesh I then shall see Jesus Christ eternally. 6 Then these eyes my Lord shall know, My Redeemer and my Brother; In His love my soul shall glow I myself, and not another! Then the weakness I feel here Shall forever disappear. 7 They who sorrow here and moan There in gladness shall be reigning; Earthly here the seed is sown, There immortal life attaining. Here our sinful bodies die, Glorified to dwell on high. 8 Then take comfort and rejoice, For His members Christ will cherish. Fear not, they will hear His voice; Dying, they shall never perish; For the very grave is stirred When the trumpet's blast is heard. 9 Laugh to scorn the gloomy grave And at death no longer tremble; He, the Lord, who came to save Will at last His own assemble. They will go their Lord to meet, Treading death beneath their feet. 10 O that ye would set your hearts High above all earthy pleasures. Take instead what He imparts Who hath giv'n you lasting treasures. There your heart's affections give Where ye shall forever live. Topics: End Times; Trinity 25 Used With Tune: JESUS, MIENE ZUBERSICHT Text Sources: D. M. Luthers…Geistliche Lider und Psalmen, Berlin, 1653; The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941 (tr. sts. 4-10)

Within the Father's House

Author: J. R. Woodford, 1820-85 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 41 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Within the Father's house The Son hath found His home, And to His Temple suddenly The Lord of Life hath come. 2 The doctors of the Law Gaze on the wondrous Child And marvel at His gracious words Of wisdom undefiled. 3 Yet not to them is giv'n The mighty truth to know, To Iift the earthly veil which hides Incarnate God below. 4 The secret of the Lord Escapes each human eye, And faithful pond'ring hearts await The full epiphany. 5 Lord, visit Thou our souls And teach us by Thy grace Each dim revealing of Thyself With loving awe to trace, 6 Till from our darkened sight The cloud shall pass away And on the cleansed soul shall burst The everlasting day, 7 Till we behold Thy face And know as we are known Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Co-equal Three in One. Topics: Youth and Education; Epiphany 1 Used With Tune: FRANCONIA

O for a Faith That Will Not Shrink

Author: W. H. Bathurst, 1796-1877 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 689 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O for a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by many a foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe, 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chast'ning rod, But in the hour of grief or pain Will lean upon its God. 3 A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without, That, when in danger, knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt, 4 That bears unmoved the world’s dread frown, Nor heeds its scornful smile, That seas of trouble cannot drown, Nor Satan’s arts beguile, 5 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life’s last hour is fled And with a pure and heav'nly ray Lights up a dying bed. 6 Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, whate’er may come, We’ll taste e’en here the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home. Topics: Easter 2 Used With Tune: WOLVERHAMPTON

Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain

Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 204 hymnals First Line: Come to Calv'ry's holy mountain Lyrics: 1 Come to Calv'ry's holy mountain, Sinners, ruined by the fall; Here a pure and healing fountain Flows to you, to me, to all, In a full, perpetual tide, Opened when our Savior died. 2 Come in poverty and meanness, Come defiled, without, within; From infection and uncleanness, From the leprosy of sin, Wash your robes and make them white; Ye shall walk with God in light. 3 Come in sorrow and contrition, Wounded, paralyed, and blind; Here the guilty, free remission, Here the troubled, peace may find. Health this fountain will restore; He that drinks shall thirst no more. 4 He that drinks shall live forever; 'Tis a soul-renewing flood. God is faithful; God will never Break His covenant of blood, Signed when our Redeemer died, Sealed when He was glorified. Topics: Invitation; Trinity 2 Used With Tune: NAAR MIT ØIE

Rejoice, Rejoice This Happy Morn

Author: B. K. Boye, 1742-1824 ; C. Døving, 1867-1937 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: Rejoice, rejoice, this happy morn! A Savior unto us is born, The Christ, the Lord of glory. His lowly birth in Bethlehem The angels from on high proclaim And sing redemption's story. My soul, Extol God's great favor; Bless Him ever For salvation. Give Him praise and adoration! Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest

Author: Rhabanus Maurus, 776-856; E. Caswall, 1814-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 283 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, Vouchsafe within our souls to rest; Come with Thy grace and heav'nly aid And fill the hearts which Thou hast made. 2 To Thee the Comforter, we cry, To Thee, the Gift of God most high; The Fount of life, the Fire of love, The soul's Anointing from above. 3 The sev'nfold gifts of grace are Thine, O Finger of the Hand Divine; True Promise of the Father Thou, Who dost the tongue with speech endow. 4 Thy light to ev'ry thought impart, And shed Thy love in ev'ry heart; The weakness of our mortal state With deathless might invigorate. 5 Drive far away our wily foe, And Thine abiding peace bestow; If Thou be our protecting Guide, No evil can our steps betide. 6 Make Thou to us the Father known; Teach us th'eternal Son to own, And Thee, whose name we ever bless, Of both the Spirit, to confess. 7 Praise we the Father and Son, And Holy Spirit, Thee in One, And may the Son on us bestow The gifts that from the Spirit flow. Topics: Invocation Used With Tune: KOMM, GOTT SCHÖPFER, HEILIGER GEIST

God, We Praise You

Author: C. M. Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: God, we praise You! God, we bless You Lyrics: 1 God, we praise You! God, we bless You! God, we name You sovereign Lord! Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by Your church adored: All creation shows Your glory, Heav'n and earth draw near Your throne, Singing "Holy, holy, holy, Lord of hosts, and God alone!" 2 True apostles, faithful prophets, Saints who set their world ablaze, Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, Join one growing song of praise, while Your church on earth confesses One majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally. 3 Jesus Christ, the king of glory, Everlasting Son of God; Humble was Your Virgin Mother, Hard the lonely path You trod: By Your cross is sin defeated, Hell confronted face to face, Heaven opened to believers, Sinners justified by grace. 4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious, You will judge the world You made; Lord, in mercy help Your servants For whose freedom You have paid: Raise us up from dust to glory, Guard us from all sin today. King enthroned above all praises, Save Your people, God, we pray. Topics: Te Deum Used With Tune: NETTLETON

O Bless the Lord, My Soul

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 252 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O bless the Lord, my soul! Let all within me join And aid my tongue to bless His name Whose favors are divine. 2 O bless the Lord, my soul, Nor let His mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness And without praises die. 3 'Tis He forgives thy sins; 'Tis He relieves thy pain; 'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses And makes thee young again. 4 He crowns thy life with love When ransomed from the grave; He that redeemed my soul from hell Hath sovereign pow'r to save. 5 He fills the poor with good; He gives the suff'rers rest: The Lord hath judgments for the proud And justice for th'oppressed. 6 His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses known, But sent the world His truth and grace By His beloved Son. Scripture: Romans 5:14-15 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 509 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. 2 O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, Who ord'rest all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show And teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain) 3 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) 4 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse's stem; From every foe deliver them That trust thy mighty pow'r to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. (Refrain) 5 O come, thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. (Refrain) 6 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) 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind All peoples in one heart and mind; Bid Thou our sad divisions cease; And be Thyself our King of Peace. (Refrain) Topics: Rejoice; Advent 4 Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Medieval Latin antiphons; Tr. composite

Angels from the Realms of Glory

Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 763 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth, Ye who sang creation's story Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant-light. Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ the new-born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen his natal star. Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ the new-born King. 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending In His temple shall appear. Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ the new-born King. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Once in Royal David's City

Author: C. F. Alexander1818-95 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 407 hymnals 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 Savior holy. 3 Jesus 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. 4 And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love; For that Child, so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heav'n above; And he leads His children on To the place where He is gone. 5 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: Nativity of our Lord; Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Used With Tune: IRBY

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: H. Alford, 1810-71 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals First Line: Come, ye thankful people come 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 together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown. First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear. Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord, our God, shall come And shall take His harvest home, From His field shall in that day All offences purge away, Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, There, forever purified, In Thy garner to abide. Come with all Thine angels, come; Raise the glorious harvest home. Topics: Trinity 14 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

The Day Is Surely Drawing Near

Author: B. Ringwaldt, 1532-99; P. A. Peter, 1832-1919 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The day is surely drawing near When God's Son, the Anointed, Shall with great majesty appear As Judge of all appointed. All mirth and laughter then shall cease When flames on flames will still increase, As Scripture truly teacheth. 2 A trumpet loud shall then resound And all the earth be shaken. Then all who in their graves are found Shall from their sleep awaken; But all that live shall in that hour By the Almighty's boundless pow'r Be changed at His commanding. 3 A book is opened then to all, A record truly telling What each hath done, both great and small, When he on earth was dwelling; And ev'ry heart be clearly seen, And all be known as they have been In thoughts and words and actions. 4 Then woe to those who scorned the Lord And sought but carnal pleasures, Who here despised His precious Word And loved their earthly treasures! With shame and trembling they will stand And at the Judge's stern command To Satan be delivered. 5 O Jesus, who my debt didst pay And for my sin wast smitten; Within the Book of Life, O may My name be also written! I will not doubt; I trust in Thee, From Satan Thou hast made me free And from all condemnation. 6 Therefore my Intercessor be And for Thy blood and merit Declare my name from judgment free With all who life inherit, That I may see Thee face to face With all Thy saints in that blest place Which Thou for us hast purchased. 7 O Jesus Christ, do not delay, But hasten our salvation; We often tremble on our way In fear and tribulation. Then hear us when we cry to Thee; Come, mighty Judge, and make us free From ev'ry evil! Amen. Topics: Judgment Day; Trinity 26 Used With Tune: ES IST GEWISSLICH

Stars of the Morning

Author: St. Joseph the Hymnographer, c. 800-883; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 69 hymnals First Line: Stars of the morning so gloriously bright Lyrics: 1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, Filled with celestial virtue and light, These that, where night never followeth day, Praise the Thrice Holy One ever and aye. 2 These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own, Lord God of Sabaoth, nearest Thy throne; These are Thy messengers, these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones, man to defend. 3 Then, when the earth was first poised in mid space, Then, when the planets first sped on their race, Then, when were ended the six days' employ, Then all the sons of God shouted for joy. 4 Still let them succor us, still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right, Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. Topics: Michaelmas Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA

Thee, God, We Praise, Thy Name We Bless

Author: Niceta of Remesiana; C. Døving, 1867-1937 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thee, God, we praise, Thy name we bless, Thee, Lord, of all we do confess; The whole creation worships Thee, The Father of eternity. 2 To Thee aloud all angels cry, The heav'ns and all the pow'rs on high, The cherubs and the seraphs join, And thus they hymn Thy praise divine. 3 O holy, holy, holy Lord, Thou, God, of hosts, by all adored; Earth and the heav'ns are full of Thee, Thy light, thy pow'r, Thy majesty. 4 The apostles join the glorious throng, The prophets swell the immortal song, The white-robed hosts of martyrs bright All serve and praise Thee day and night. 5 The holy Church in ev'ry place Throughout the world exalts Thy praise, And ever doth acknowledge Thee, Father of boundless majesty. 6 O God eternal, mighty King, We unto Thee our praises bring; And to Thy true and only Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One. 7 O King of glory, Christ the Lord, God's everlasting Son--the Word, To rescue mankind from its doom, Thou didst our very flesh assume. 8 Thou overcamst death's sharp sting, Believers unto heav'n to bring; At God's right hand, exalted there, Thou dost the Father's glory share. 9 And we believe Thou wilt descend To be our judge, when comes the end; Thy servants help, whom Thou, O God, Hast ransomed with Thy precious blood. 10 Among Thy saints let us be found With glory everlasting crowned; Thy people save from age to age, And bless Thy chosen heritage. 11 O guide them, lift them up for aye: We magnify Thee day by day, Thy name we worship and adore, World without end, for evermore. 12 Vouchsafe, O Lord, we humbly pray, To keep us safe from sin this day: O Lord, have mercy on us all, Have mercy on us when we call. 13 Thy mercy, Lord, to us extend, As on Thy mercy we depend: Lord, I have put my trust in Thee, Confounded let me never be. Topics: Te Deum Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Jesus, Brightness of the Father

Author: Rhabanus Maurus, 776-856; E. Caswall, 1814-78 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Brightness of the Father, Life and Strength of all who live, For creating guardian angels Glory to Thy name we give And Thy wondrous praise rehearse, Singing in harmonious verse. 2 Blessed Lord, by their protection Shelter us from harm this day; Keep us pure in flesh and spirit, Save us from the Foe, we pray, And vouchsafe us by Thy grace In Thy Paradise a place. 3 Glory to th'almighty Father Sing we with the heavenly host; Glory to the great Redeemer, Glory to the Holy Ghost; Three in one and One in Three, Throughout all eternity! Topics: Michaelmas Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

From All that Dwell Below the Skies

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 1,278 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator's praise arise. Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through ev'ry land, by ev'ry tongue. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends Thy Word. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore Till suns shall rise and set no more. Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Invocation Scripture: Psalm 117 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Lord of All Hopefulness

Author: J. Struther, 1901-1953 Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Used With Tune: SLANE

Angels We Have Heard on High

Author: J. Chadwick, 1813-82 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 236 hymnals Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heav'nly song? What glad tidings did you hear? Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo. 3 Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the new-born king. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo. 4 See, within a manger laid, Jesus, Lord of heav'n and earth, Lend your voices, lend your aid To proclaim the Savior's birth! Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: GLORIA

We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend

Author: Unknown; M. Loy, 1828-1915 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We thank Thee, Jesus, dearest Friend, That Thou didst into heav'n ascend. O blessed Savior, bid us live And strength to soul and body give. Allelujah. 2 Ascended to His throne on high, Hid from our sight, yet always nigh, He rules and reigns at God's right hand And has all pow'r at His command. Allelujah. 3 The man who trusts in Him is blest And finds in Him eternal rest; This world's allurements we despise And fix on Christ alone our eyes. Allelujah. 4 We therefore heartily rejoice And sing His praise with cheerful voice; He captive led captivity, From bitter death He set us free. Allelujah. 5 Through Him we heirs of heav'n are made; O Brother, Christ, extend Thine aid That we may firmly trust in Thee And through Thee live eternally. Allelujah. Topics: Exaltation of Christ Used With Tune: ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG

Christ, the Life of All the Living

Author: E. C. Homburg, 1605-81 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 66 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, the Life of all the living, Christ, the Death of death, our foe, Who, Thyself for me once giving To the darkest depths of woe-- Through thy suff'rings, death, and merit I eternal life inherit: Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 2 Thou, ah, Thou, hast taken on Thee Bonds and stripes, a cruel rod; Pain and scorn were heaped upon Thee, 0 Thou sinless Son of God! Thus didst Thou my soul deliver From the bonds of sin forever. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 3 Thou hast borne the smiting only That my wounds might all be whole; Thou hast suffered, sad and lonely, Rest to give my weary soul; Yea, the curse of God enduring, Blessing unto me securing. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 4 Heartless scoffers did surround Thee, Treating Thee with shameful scorn, And with piercing thorns they crowned Thee. All disgrace Thou, Lord, hast borne That as Thine Thou mightest own me And with heavenly glory crown me. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 5 Thou hast suffered men to bruise Thee That from pain I might be free; Falsely did Thy foes accuse Thee-- Thence I gain security; Comfortless Thy soul did languish Me to comfort in my anguish. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 6 Thou hast suffered great affliction And hast borne it patiently, Even death by crucifixion, Fully to atone for me; Thou didst choose to be tormented That my doom should be prevented. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 7 Then, for all that wrought my pardon, For Thy sorrows deep and sore, For Thine anguish in the Garden, I will thank Thee evermore, Thank Thee for Thy groaning, sighing, For Thy bleeding and Thy dying, For that last triumphant cry, And shall praise Thee, Lord, on high. Topics: Jesus, Our Redeemer Used With Tune: JESU, MEINES LEBENS LEBEN

Lord, Hear the Voice of My Complaint

Author: J. Agricola, 1494-1566 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.4.6.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint, To Thee I now commend me, Let not my heart and hope grow faint, But deign Thy grace to send me. True faith from Thee, my God, I seek, The faith that loves Thee solely, Keeps me lowly, And prompt to aid the weak, And mark each word that Thou dost speak. 2 Yet more from Thee I dare to claim, Whose goodness is unbounded; Oh let me ne'er be put to shame, My hope be ne'er confounded; But e'en in death still find Thee true, And in that hour, else lonely, Trust Thee only, Not aught that I can do, For such false trust I sore should rue. 3 Oh grant that from my very heart My foes be all forgiven, Forgive my sins and heal their smart, And grant new life from heaven. Thy Word, that blessed food, bestow, Which best the soul canst nourish; Make it flourish Through all the storms of woe That else my faith might overthrow. 4 Then be the world my foe or friend, Keep me to her a stranger, Thy steadfast soldier to the end, Through pleasure and through danger. From Thee alone comes such high grace, No works of ours obtain it, Or can gain it; Our pride hath here no place, 'Tis Thy free promise we embrace. 5 Help me, for I am weak; I fight, Yet scarce can battle longer. I cling but to Thy grace and might, 'Tis Thou must make me stronger. When sore temptations are my lot, And tempests round me lower, Break their power; So, through deliv'rance wrought, I know that Thou forsak'st me not! Topics: Persistent Faith; Lent 2 Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39 Used With Tune: ICH RUF ZU DIR

My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord

Author: Unknown; J. T. Mueller, 1885-1967 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Magnificat Used With Tune: GOTTLOB, ES GEHT NUNMEHR ZU ENDE

Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 545 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And take us to heaven to live with Thee there. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: Little Children's Book, Philadelphia, 1885, sts. 1,2; Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892, st. 3, alt.

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,621 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul And to the weary, rest. 3 Dear name! The Rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding-place; My never-failing Treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace. 4 By Thee my pray'rs acceptance gain Although with sin defiled. Satan accuses me in vain, And I am owned a child. 5 Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. 6 Weak is the effort of my heart And cold my warmest thought; But when I see Thee as Thou art, I'll praise Thee as I ought. 7 Till then I would Thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death! Topics: Circumcision and Name of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21 Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Christians, Come, in Sweetest Measures

Author: Adam of St. Victor, d. 1172; R. Campbell, 1814-68 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christians, come, in sweetest measures Sing of those who spread the treasures In the holy Gospels shrined; Blessèd tidings of salvation, Peace on earth their proclamation, Love from God to lost mankind. 2 See the rivers four that gladden With their streams the better Eden, Planted by our Savior dear. Christ the Fountain, these the waters, Drink, O Zion’s sons and daughters; Drink and find salvation here. 3 Here our souls, by Jesus sated, More and more shall be translated Earth’s temptations far above; Freed from sin’s abhorred dominion, Soaring on angelic pinion, They shall reach the Source of love. 4 Then shall thanks and praise ascending For Thy mercies without ending Rise to Thee, O Savior blest. With Thy gracious aid defend us, Let Thy guiding light attend us, Bring us to Thy place of rest. Topics: Heavenly Riches; Trinity 1 Used With Tune: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Bianco of Siena, d. 1434; R. F. Littledale, 1833-90 Meter: 6.6.11 D Appears in 109 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine, Seek Thou this soul of mine, And visit it with Thine own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, Within my heart appear, And kindle it, Thy holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let Thy glorious light Shine ever on my sight, And clothe me round, the while my path illuming. Topics: Invocation Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY

Joy to the World

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,857 hymnals First Line: Joy to the world, the Lord is come Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Topics: Nativity of our Lord; Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

Come, Thou Almighty King

Author: Unknown Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,791 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Almighty King; Help us Thy name to sing; Help us to praise. Father all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of days. 2 Jesus, our Lord, descend; From all our foes defend, Nor let us fall; Let Thine almighty aid Our sure defense be made: Our souls on Thee be stayed; Lord, hear our call. 3 Come, thou Incarnate Word; Gird on Thy mighty sword; Our pray'r attend. Come and Thy people bless, And give Thy Word success; Spirit of Holiness, On us descend. 4 Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour. Thou who almighty art, Now rule in ev'ry heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of pow'r. 5 To the great One in Three Eternal praises be, Hence evermore! His sov'reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Topics: Invocation Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

All that I Was

Author: H. Bonar, 1808-99 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 120 hymnals First Line: All that I was, my sin, my guilt Lyrics: 1 All that I was, my sin, my guilt, My death, was all my own; All that I am I owe to Thee, My gracious God, alone. 2 The evil of my former state Was mine, and only mine; The good in which I now rejoice Is Thine, and only Thine. 3 The darkness of my former state, The bondage, all was mine; The light of life in which I walk, The liberty, is Thine. 4 Thy Word first made me feel my sin, It taught me to believe; Then, in believing, peace I found, And now I live, I live! 5 All that I am, e'en here on earth, All that I hope to be, When Jesus comes and glory dawns, I owe it, Lord, to Thee. Topics: Humility: Pharisee and Publican; Trinity 11 Used With Tune: DETROIT

From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals First Line: "From heav'n above to earth I come Lyrics: 1 "From heav'n above to earth I come To bear good news to ev'ry home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will say and sing: 2 "To you this night is born a child Of Mary, chosen Virgin mild; This little child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all the earth. 13 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. 15 Glory to God in highest heav'n, Who unto us His Son hath giv'n! While angels sing with pious mirth A glad new year to all the earth. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: VON HIMMEL HOCH

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: C. Wordsworth, 1807-85 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 127 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to Thee we raise; Manifested by the star To the sages from afar, Branch of royal David's stem, In Thy birth at Bethlehem: Anthems be to Thee addressed Word in flesh made manifest. 2 Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme, And at Cana, Wedding Guest, In Thy Godhead manifest; Manifest in pow'r divine, Changing water into wine; Anthems be to Thee addressed God on earth made manifest. 3 Manifest in making whole Palsied limbs and fainting soul; Manifest in valiant fight, Quelling all the devil's might; Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill; Anthems be to Thee addressed, God for us made manifest. 4 Grant us grace to see Thee, Lord, Mirrored in Thy holy Word; May we imitate Thee now And be pure, as pure art Thou; That we like to Thee may be At Thy great epiphany, And may praise Thee, ever blest, God for all made manifest. Topics: Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Used With Tune: SALZBURG

Children of the Heavenly Father

Author: C. V. Sandell-Berg, 1823-1903; E. W. Olson, 1870-1958 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 98 hymnals First Line: Children of the heav'nly Father Topics: Youth and Education; Epiphany 1 Used With Tune: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA

How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 474 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin? Thy Word the choicest rules imparts To keep the conscience clean. 2 'Tis like the sun, a heav'nly light That guides us all the day, And through the dangers of the night A lamp to lead our way. 3 The starry heav'ns Thy rule obey; The earth maintains her place; And these Thy servants, night and day Thy skill and pow'r express. 4 But still Thy Law and Gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine; Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word, Nor stars so nobly shine. 5 Thy Word is everlasting truth; How pure is ev'ry page! That holy Book shall guide our youth And well support our age. Topics: Youth and Education; Epiphany 1 Scripture: Psalm 119 Used With Tune: AZMON

Jesus Loves Me

Author: A. Warner, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 615 hymnals First Line: Jesus loves me! This I know Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me Topics: Youth and Education; Epiphany 1 Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME (CHINA) Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary, 1995, sts. 2-4

How Beauteous Are Their Feet

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 711 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion's hill! Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal. 2 How charming is their voice! How sweet their tidings are! "Zion, behold thy Savior King; He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our ears, That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found. 4 How blessed are our eyes That see this heav'nly light! Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare His arm Through all the earth abroad; Let all the nations now behold Their Savior and their God. Used With Tune: CARLISLE

O Wondrous Type

Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 103 hymnals First Line: O wondrous type, O vision fair Lyrics: 1 O wondrous type, O vision fair Of glory that the Church shall share, Which Christ upon the mountain shows, Where brighter than the sun He glows! 2 From age to age the Word declares How with the three disciples there, Where Moses and Elijah meet, The Lord holds converse high and sweet. 3 The law and prophets there have place, The chosen witnesses of grace; The Father's voice from our the cloud Proclaims His only Son aloud. 4 With shining face and bright array, Christ deigns to manifest today What glory shall be theirs above Who joy in God with perfect love. 5 O Father, with th'eternal Son, And Holy Spirit, ever One, Vouchsafe to bring us by Thy grace To see Thy glory face to face. Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS Text Sources: Latin, 15th cent.

Jesus, Refuge of the Weary

Author: G. Savonarola, 1452-98; J. F. Wilde, 1826-96 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 57 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Refuge of the weary, Blest Redeemer, whom we love, Fountain in life's desert dreary, Savior from the world above, O how oft Thine eyes, offended, Gaze upon the sinner's fall! Yet, upon the cross extended, Thou didst bear the pain of all. 2 Do we pass that cross unheeding, Breathing no repentant vow, Though we see Thee wounded, bleeding, See Thy thorn-encircled brow? Yet Thy sinless death hath brought us Life eternal, peace, and rest; Only what Thy grace hath taught us Calms the sinner's stormy breast. 3 Jesus, may our hearts be burning With more fervent love for Thee! May our eyes be ever turning To Thy cross of agony, Till in glory, parted never From the blessed Savior's side, Graven in our hearts forever Dwell the cross, the Crucified! Topics: Mercy of God; Quinquagesima Used With Tune: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Author: P. Williams, 1722-96; W. Williams, 1717-91 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 1,822 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand. Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven Feed me till I want no more, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side. Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee. Topics: Jesus, Bread of Life; Lent 4 Scripture: Psalm 42 Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing

Author: W. Shirley, 1725-86 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 823 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross we spend. Life and health and peace possessing From the sinner's dying Friend. 2 Here we rest in wonder, viewing All our sins on Jesus laid; Here we see redemption flowing From the sacrifice He made. 3 Here we find the dawn of heaven While upon the cross we gaze, See our trespasses forgiven, And our songs of triumph raise. 4 Oh, that, near the cross abiding, We may to the Savior cleave, Naught with Him our hearts dividing, All for Him content to leave! 5 Lord, in loving contemplation Fix our hearts and eyes on Thee Till we taste Thy full salvation And Thine unveiled glory see. Topics: Passion of Christ Used With Tune: BROCKLESBURY

Just as I Am

Author: C. Elliott, 1789-1871 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,114 hymnals First Line: Just as I am, without one plea Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 2 Just as I am and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 5 Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 6 Just as I am; Thy love unknown Has broken ev'ry barrier down. Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

Christ the Lord Is Risen Again

Author: M. Weisse, c. 1480-1534; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain Appears in 258 hymnals First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n again; Christ has broken death's strong chain. Hark, the angels shout for joy, Singing evermore on high: Allelujah! He who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal Lamb today. Allelujah! Refrain: Allelujah, allelujah, allelujah! Christ our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, today Your people feed. Allelujah! 2 He who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the cross Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us and hears our cry: Allelujah! He whose path no records tell Hath descended into hell; He the strong man armed hath bound And in highest heaven is crowned. Allelujah! (Refrain) 3 He who slumbered in the grave Is exalted now to save; Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings. Allelujah! Now He bids us tell abroad How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiv'n, How we, too, may enter heaven. Allelujah! (Refrain) Topics: Resurrection Used With Tune: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 491 hymnals First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! 2 Hymns of praise, then, let us sing Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heav'nly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! 3 But the pains which He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He's King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! 4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heav'nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Topics: Resurrection Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN Text Sources: Latin hymn, 14th cent., sts 1-3; Lyra Davidica, 1708 (tr. sts. 1-3, alt.)

Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won

Author: C. F. Gellert, 1715-69; F. E. Cox, 1812-97 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 279 hymnals First Line: Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won Lyrics: 1 Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won! Death no longer can appall me. Jesus lives! Death's reign is done! From the grave Christ will recall me. Brighter scenes will then commence; This shall be my confidence. 2 Jesus lives! To Him the throne High o'er heav'n and earth is given. I shall go where He is gone, Live and reign with Him in heaven. God through Christ forgives offense; This shall be my confidence. 3 Jesus lives! For me He died; Hence will I, to Jesus living, Pure in heart and act abide, Praise to Him and glory giving. Freely God doth aid dispense; This shall be my confidence. 4 Jesus lives! I know full well Naught from me His love shall sever, Life nor death nor pow'rs of hell Part me now from Christ forever. God will be a sure defense; This shall be my confidence. 5 Jesus lives! Henceforth is death But the gate of life immortal; This shall calm my trembling breath When I pass its gloomy portal. Faith shall cry, as fails each sense, "Lord, Thou art my confidence!" Topics: Resurrection Used With Tune: JESUS, MEINE ZUBERSICHT

The Day of Resurrection

Author: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 518 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection, Earth, tell it out abroad, The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God. From death to life eternal, From this world to the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over With hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection light And, listening to His accents, May hear, so calm and plain, His own "All Hail!" and, hearing, May raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth her song begin, Let all the world keep triumph And all that is therein. Let all things, seen and unseen, Their notes of gladness blend; For Christ the Lord hath risen; Our joy that hath no end. Topics: Resurrection Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

Author: F. Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.4 with alleluias Appears in 496 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; The victory of life is won; The song of triumph hath begun. Alleluia! 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst, But Christ their legion hath dispersed. Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! 3 The three sad days have quickly sped, He rises glorious from the dead. All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heav'n's high portals fell. Let hymns of praise His triumph tell. Alleluia! 5 Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee, From death's dread sting Thy servants free That we may live and sing to Thee. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Resurrection Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Symphonia Sirenum Selectarum, Köln, 1695

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