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Let Us Break Bread Together
Hymnal: HOP2015 #183 (2015) Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees;
let us break bread together on our knees.
Refrain:
When I fall on my knees
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
2 Let us drink wine together on our knees;
let us drink wine together on our knees. [Refrain]
3 Let us praise God together on our knees;
let us praise God together on our knees. [Refrain]
Topics: Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: LET US BREAK BREAD
Let Us Break Bread Together
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: HOP2015 #13 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
For All the Saints
Author: William W. How, 1832-1897 Hymnal: HOP2015 #138 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might;
thou, Lord, their captain in the well fought fight;
thou in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle; they in glory shine.
Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day:
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Katherina von Schlegel, 18th c.; Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897 Hymnal: HOP2015 #97 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 First Line: Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side! Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side!
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide--
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul; your God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past;
your hope, your confidence let nothing shake--
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
his voice, who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
Topics: Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
Be Thou My Vision
Author: Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931; Eleanor H. Hull, 1860-1935 Hymnal: HOP2015 #7 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art --
thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2 Be thou my Wisdom, and thou my true Word,
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou and thou only, first in my heart,
high King of heaven, my Treasure thou art.
3 High King of heaven, my victory won,
may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
Be Thou My Vision
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Hymnal: HOP2015 #69 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart,
free it from sin, through all its pulses move.
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as you are,
and make me love you as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel visitant, no opening skies,
but take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Did you not bid us love you, God and King,
love you with all our heart and strength and mind?
I see your cross -- there teach my heart to cling.
O let me seek you and O let me find!
4 Teach me to love you as your angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame:
the baptism of the heaven descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and your love the flame.
Topics: Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
Search Me, O God
Author: J. Edwin Orr, 1912-1987 Hymnal: HOP2015 #132 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Search me, O God, and know my heart today Lyrics: 1 Search me, O God, and know my heart today;
try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray.
See if there be some wicked way in me;
cleanse me from every sin and set me free.
2 I praise thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sin;
fulfill thy word and make me pure within.
Fill me with fire where once I burned with shame;
grant my desire to magnify thy name.
3 Lord, take my life, and make it wholly thine;
fill my poor heart with thy great love divine.
Take all my will, my passion, self, and pride;
I now surrender, Lord-- in me abide. Topics: Prayer and Devotion Languages: English Tune Title: ELLERS
Search Me, O God
Abide with Me
Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: HOP2015 #139 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens: Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, O abide with me.
2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O Lord who changes not, abide with me.
3 I need your presence every passing hour;
what but your grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like yourself, my guide and strength can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
4 I fear no foe, with you at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, your victory?
I triumph still, if you abide with me.
5 Hold now your cross before my closing eyes;
shine through the gloom and point me to the skies:
heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with Me
Lift High the Cross
Author: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Hymnal: HOP2015 #171 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod,
our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 All newborn servants of the Crucified
bear on their brow the seal of Christ who died. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
your death has brought us life eternally. [Refrain]
4 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory. [Refrain] Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Hymnal: HOP2015 #192 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 God of the ages, whose almighty hand
leads forth in beauty all the starry band
of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,
our grateful songs before your throne arise.
2 Your love divine has led us in the past,
in this free land by you our lot is cast;
be now our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay,
your word our law, your paths our chosen way.
3 Refresh your people on their toilsome way,
lead us from night to never ending day;
fill all our lives with heaven born love and grace,
and songs of praise we'll lift before your face! Topics: Patriotic Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Author: S. Sundar Singh, 1889-1929 Hymnal: HOP2015 #85 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.8 Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
no turning back, no turning back.
2 Though none go with me, I still will follow;
though none go with me, I still will follow;
though none go with me, I still will follow;
no turning back, no turning back.
3 The world behind me, the cross before me;
the world behind me, the cross before me,
the world behind me, the cross before me;
no turning back, no turning back.
Topics: Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: ASSAM
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
O Worship the King
Author: Robert Grant, 1779-1838 Hymnal: HOP2015 #14 (2015) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: O worship the King, all glorious above Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing his power and his love;
our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.
2 O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space.
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
3 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
4 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;
thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.
Topics: Praise to God Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English Tune Title: LYONS
O Worship the King
Rejoice in God's Saints
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: HOP2015 #72 (2015) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days;
a world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.
2 Some march with events to turn them God's way;
some need to withdraw, the better to pray;
some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
our world is their parish; their purpose is God.
3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
who bear someone's cross or shoulder their own;
they shame our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs!
4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days;
a world without saints forgets how to praise.
In loving, in living, they prove it is true:
the way of self giving, Lord, leads us to you. Topics: Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER
Rejoice in God's Saints
God of Our Life
Author: Hugh T. Kerr, 1872-1950 Hymnal: HOP2015 #147 (2015) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 First Line: God of our life, through all the circling years Lyrics: 1 God of our life, through all the circling years,
we trust in you;
in all the past, through all our hopes and fears,
your hand we view.
With each new day, when morning lifts the veil,
we own your mercies, Lord, which never fail.
2 God of the past, our times are in your hand;
with us abide.
Lead us by faith, to hope's true Promised Land;
be now our guide.
With you to bless, the darkness shines as light,
and faith's fair vision changes into sight.
3 God of the coming years, thro' paths unknown
we follow you;
when we are strong, Lord, leave us not alone;
our faith renew.
Be now for us in life our daily bread,
our heart's true home when all our years have sped. Topics: Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: SANDON
God of Our Life
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Author: Kathleen Thomerson, 1934- Hymnal: HOP2015 #78 (2015) Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: In him there is no darkness at all Topics: Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: HOUSTON
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Hymnal: HOP2015 #137 (2015) Meter: 10.8.10.8 with refrain First Line: I looked over Jordan, and what did I see Lyrics: Refrain:
Swing low, sweet chariot,
coming for to carry me home;
swing low, sweet chariot,
coming for to carry me home.
1 I looked over Jordan, and what did I see,
coming for to carry me home?
A band of angels coming after me,
coming for to carry me home. [Refrain]
2 If you get there before I do,
coming for to carry me home;
tell all my friends I’m coming too,
coming for to carry me home. [Refrain]
3 I’m sometimes up, I'm sometimes down,
coming for to carry me home;
but still my soul feels heavenly bound,
coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: SWING LOW
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Hymnal: HOP2015 #103 (2015) Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Lyrics: 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
what a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain:
Leaning, leaning,
safe and secure from all alarms;
leaning, leaning,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
2 O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain]
3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] Topics: Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: SHOWALTER
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
How Great Thou Art
Author: Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989 Hymnal: HOP2015 #2 (2015) Meter: 11.10.11.0.1 with refrain First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: HOW GREAT THOU ART
How Great Thou Art
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Hymnal: HOP2015 #6 (2015) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not;
as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
Refrain:
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided --
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]
3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: FAITHFULNESS
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
For Everyone Born
Author: Shirley Erana Murray, 1931- Hymnal: HOP2015 #80 (2015) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: For everyone born, a place at the table Refrain First Line: And god will delight when we are creators of justice and joy Lyrics: 1 For everyone born, a place at the table,
for everyone born, clean water and bread,
a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
for everyone born, a star overhead.
Refrain:
And God will delight when we are creators
of justice and joy, compassion and peace:
yes, God will delight when we are creators
of justice, justice and joy.
2 For woman and man, a place at the table,
revising the roles, deciding the share,
with wisdom and grace dividing the power,
for woman and man, a system that's fair. [Refrain]
3 For young and for old, a place at the table,
a voice to be heard, a part in the song,
the hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled,
for young and for old, the right to belong. [Refrain]
4 For just and unjust, a place at the table,
abuser, abused, with need to forgive,
in anger, in hurt, a mindset of mercy,
for just and unjust, a new way to live. [Refrain]
5 For everyone born, a place at the table,
to live without fear, and simply to be,
to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
for everyone born, the right to be free. [Refrain] Topics: Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: FOR EVERYONE BORN
For Everyone Born
I Then Shall Live
Author: Gloria Gaither, 1942- Hymnal: HOP2015 #120 (2015) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 First Line: I then shall live as one who's been forgiven Topics: Prayer and Devotion Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
I Then Shall Live
When Memory Fades
Author: Mary Louise Bringle, 1953- Hymnal: HOP2015 #125 (2015) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 First Line: When memory fades and recognition falters Topics: Prayer and Devotion Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
When Memory Fades
Be Strong in the Lord
Author: Linda Lee Johnson, 1947- Hymnal: HOP2015 #109 (2015) Meter: 11.11.11.10 First Line: Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord Lyrics: Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord,
and be of good courage for he is your guide.
Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord,
and rejoice for the victory is yours. Topics: Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: STENGTH
Be Strong in the Lord
To God Be the Glory
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: HOP2015 #8 (2015) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain First Line: To God be the glory, great things he hath done Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory, great things he hath done;
so loved he the world that he gave us his Son,
who yielded his life an atonement for sin,
and opened the life gate that all may go in.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,
and give him the glory, great things he hath done.
2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
to every believer the promise of God;
the vilest offender who truly believes,
that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [Refrain]
3 Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done,
and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
but purer, and higher and greater will be
our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain] Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: TO GOD BE THE GLORY
To God Be the Glory
Song of Hope
Author: Alvin Schutmaat, 1921-1988 Hymnal: HOP2015 #196 (2015) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain First Line: May the God of hope go with us every day Lyrics: May the God of hope go with us every day,
filling all our lives with love and joy and peace.
May the God of justice speed us on our way,
bringing light and hope to every land and race.
Praying, let us work for peace;
singing, share our joy with all;
working for a world that's new,
faithful when we hear Christ's call. Topics: Blessing Languages: English Tune Title: ARGENTINA
Song of Hope
My Jesus, I Love Thee
Author: William R. Featherstone, 1846-1873 Hymnal: HOP2015 #34 (2015) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine,
for thee all the follies of sin I resign;
my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me,
and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
3 In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow;
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Topics: Praise to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: GORDON
My Jesus, I Love Thee
How Firm a Foundation
Hymnal: HOP2015 #50 (2015) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed,
for I am your God, and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by mMy righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
for I will be with you in trouble to bless,
and sanctify to you your deepest distress.
4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply;
the flame shall not hurt you, I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.
5 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake!"
Topics: Praise to Christ Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: FOUNDATION
How Firm a Foundation
Away in a Manger
Author: Anon.; John Thomas McFarland, 1851-1913 Hymnal: HOP2015 #158 (2015) Meter: 11.11.11.11 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 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 side until 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 fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.
Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: AWAY IN A MANGER
Away in a Manger
What Gift Can We Bring
Author: Jane Marshall, 1924- Hymnal: HOP2015 #187 (2015) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: What gift can we bring, what present, what token? Lyrics: 1 What gift can we bring, what present, what token?
What words can convey it-- the joy of this day?
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
what song can we offer in honor and praise?
2 Give thanks for the Past, for those who had vision,
who planted and watered so dreams could come
true.
Give thanks for the Now, for study, for worship,
for mission that bids us turn prayer into deed.
3 Give thanks for Tomorrow, full of surprises,
for knowing whatever Tomorrow may bring,
God gives us his word that always, forever,
we rest in his keeping and live in his love.
4 This gift we now bring, this present, this token,
these words can convey it-- the joy of this day!
When grateful we come, remembering, rejoicing,
this song we now offer in honor and praise! Topics: Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: ANNIVERSARY SONG
What Gift Can We Bring
Surely the Presence
Author: Lanny Wolfe, 1942- Hymnal: HOP2015 #74 (2015) Meter: 11.11.9.7.12 First Line: Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place Topics: Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: WOLFE
Surely the Presence
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
Author: Reginald Heber, 1738-1826 Hymnal: HOP2015 #4 (2015) Meter: 11.12.12.10 Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
2 Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert and art, and evermore shalt be.
3 Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye made blind by sin thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love and purity.
4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: NICAEA
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
Softly and Tenderly
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: HOP2015 #61 (2015) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
ye who are weary, come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Praise to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly
It Is Well with My Soul
Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Hymnal: HOP2015 #82 (2015) Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain First Line: When peace like a river attended my way Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attended my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll,
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."
Refrain:
It is well with my soul,
it is well, it is well with my soul.
2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control;
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain]
3 My sin - O, the bliss of this glorious thought,
my sin - not in part but the whole,
is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] Topics: Walking in Faith; Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: VILLE DU HAVRE
It Is Well with My Soul
Let All Things Now Living
Author: Katherine K. Davis, 1892-1980 Hymnal: HOP2015 #22 (2015) Meter: 12.11.12.11 D First Line: Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: ASH GROVE
Let All Things Now Living
We Gather Together
Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Hymnal: HOP2015 #189 (2015) Meter: 12.11.12.11 First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;
he chastens and hastens his will to make known;
the wicked oppressing now cease from distressing,
sing praises to his name: he forgets not his own.
2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine;
so from the beginning the fight we were winning:
Thou, Lord wast at our side, all glory be thine!
3 We all do extol thee, our leader triumphant,
and pray that thou still our defender wilt be;
Let thy congregation escape tribulation:
thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
Topics: Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: KREMSER
We Gather Together
Soon and Very Soon
Author: Andraé Crouch, 1945-2015 Hymnal: HOP2015 #145 (2015) Meter: 12.12.12 with refrain First Line: Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, hallelujah! We're going to see the King Topics: Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: SOON AND VERY SOON
Soon and Very Soon
What Wondrous Love Is This
Hymnal: HOP2015 #168 (2015) Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul,
what wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul!
2 When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul!
3 To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing,
to God and to the Lamb I will sing!
To God and to the Lamb, who is the great "I AM,"
while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
while millions join the theme, I will sing!
4 And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on!
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
and through eternity I’ll sing on. Topics: Lent Languages: English Tune Title: WONDROUS LOVE
What Wondrous Love Is This
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Author: James M. Black, 1856-1938 Hymnal: HOP2015 #141 (2015) Meter: 15.11.15.11 with refrain First Line: When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound Lyrics: 1 When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound,
and time shall be no more,
and the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair;
when the saved of earth shall gather
over on the other shore,
and the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
Refrain:
When the roll is called up yonder,
when the roll is called up yonder,
when the roll is called up yonder,
when the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
2 On that bright and cloudless morning
when the dead in Christ shall rise,
and the glory of his resurrection share;
when his chosen ones shall gather
to their home beyond the skies,
and the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. [Refrain]
3 Let us labor for the Master
from the dawn till setting sun,
let us talk of all his wondrous love and care;
then when all of life is over,
and our work on earth is done,
and the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life Languages: English Tune Title: ROLL CALL
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Author: Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 Hymnal: HOP2015 #194 (2015) Meter: 15.15.15.6 ith refrain First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Glory, glory hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
he is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
he hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword;
his truth is marching on.
Refrain:
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
2 I have seen him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps,
they have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read his righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps;
his day is marching on. [Refrain]
3 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
he is sifting out the hearts of all before his judgment seat.
O be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on. [Refrain]
4 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
with a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me;
as he died to make us holy, let us die to make all free,
while God is marching on. [Refrain] Topics: Patriotic Languages: English Tune Title: BATTLE HYMN
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Touch the Earth Lightly
Author: Shirley Erana Murray, 1931- Hymnal: HOP2015 #24 (2015) Meter: 5.5.10 D Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster--
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently, and making us one. Topics: Praise to God Languages: English; Latin Tune Title: TENDERNESS
Touch the Earth Lightly
Morning Has Broken
Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Hymnal: HOP2015 #11 (2015) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Topics: Praise to God Languages: English Tune Title: BUNESSAN
Morning Has Broken
Thine Is the Glory
Author: Edmond L. Budry, 1854-1932; R. Birch Hoyle, 1875-1939 Hymnal: HOP2015 #176 (2015) Meter: 5.5.6.5.6.5.6.5 with refrain First Line: Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son Lyrics: 1 Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.
Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave clothes where thy body lay.
Refrain:
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.
2 Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb;
lovingly He greets us, scatters fear and gloom.
Let his church with gladness hymns of triumph sing,
for her Lord now liveth: death hath lost its sting. [Refrain]
3 No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life!
Life is nought without thee; aid us in our strife.
Make us more than conquerors, through thy deathless love:
bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above. [Refrain] Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: JUDAS MACCABEUS
Thine Is the Glory
Fairest Lord Jesus
Hymnal: HOP2015 #39 (2015) Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus,
ruler of all nature,
O thou of God and man the Son,
thee will I cherish,
thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown!
2 Fair are the meadows,
fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine,
fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling, starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer,
than all the angels heaven can boast.
4 Beautiful Savior!
Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine! Topics: Praise to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: CRUSADER'S HYMN
Fairest Lord Jesus
I Need Thee Every Hour
Author: Annie S. Hawks, 1835-1918; Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Hymnal: HOP2015 #113 (2015) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Refrain First Line: I need thee, O I need thee Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour,
most gracious Lord;
no tender voice like thine
can peace afford.
Refrain:
I need thee, O I need thee;
every hour I need thee!
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to thee.
2 I need thee every hour,
stay thou near by;
temptations lose their power
when thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need thee every hour,
in joy or pain;
come quickly, and abide,
or life is vain. [Refrain]
4 I need thee every hour;
teach me thy will,
and thy rich promises
in me fulfill. [Refrain]
Topics: Prayer and Devotion Languages: English Tune Title: NEED
I Need Thee Every Hour
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: HOP2015 #108 (2015) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before:
Christ, the royal Master,
leads against the foe;
forward into battle,
see his banners go.
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus
going on before.
2 Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Christians, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
we are not divided
all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine,
one in charity. [Refrain]
3 Crowns and thrones may perish,
kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus
constant will remain;
gates of hell can never
'gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ's own promise,
and that cannot fail. [Refrain]
4 Onward, then, you people,
join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices
in the triumph song;
glory, laud, and honor
unto Christ the King:
this thro' countless ages
with the angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Like a River Glorious
Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Hymnal: HOP2015 #118 (2015) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Refrain First Line: Stayed upon Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Like a river glorious is God's perfect peace,
over all victorious in its bright increase;
perfect, yet it floweth fuller every day,
perfect, yet it groweth deeper all the way.
Refrain:
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest,
finding, as he promised, perfect peace and rest.
2 Hidden in the hollow of his blessed hand,
never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
not a blast of hurry touch the spirit there. [Refrain]
3 Every joy or trial falleth from above,
traced upon our dial by the Son of Love;
we may trust him fully all for us to do;
they who trust him wholly find him wholly true. [Refrain] Topics: Prayer and Devotion Languages: English Tune Title: WYE VALLEY
Like a River Glorious
Come, Thou Almighty King
Hymnal: HOP2015 #44 (2015) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 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 Come, thou incarnate Word,
gird on thy mighty sword,
our prayer attend:
come, and thy people bless,
and give thy word success:
Spirit of holiness,
on us descend.
3 Come, Holy Comforter,
thy sacred witness bear
in this glad hour:
thou who almighty art,
now rule in every heart,
and ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of power.
4 To thee, great One in Three,
eternal praises be
hence, evermore!
Thy sovereign majesty
may we in glory see,
and to eternity
love and adore! Topics: Praise to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN
Come, Thou Almighty King
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Hymnal: HOP2015 #95 (2015) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
take all my guilt away;
O let me from this day
be wholly thine!
2 May thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart,
my zeal inspire;
as thou hast died for me,
O may my love to thee
pure, warm, and changeless be,
a living fire!
3 While life’s dark maze I tread,
and griefs around me spread,
be thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow’s tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from thee aside.
4 When ends life's transient dream,
when death’s cold, sullen stream
shall o'er me roll;
blest Savior, then, in love,
fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul! Topics: Walking in Faith Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVET
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Author: Samuel F. Smith, 1808-1895 Hymnal: HOP2015 #195 (2015) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 First Line: My country 'tis of thee Lyrics: 1 My country, 'tis of thee,
sweet land of liberty,
of thee I sing:
land where my fathers died,
land of the pilgrims' pride,
from every mountainside
let freedom ring!
2 My native country, thee,
land of the noble free,
thy name I love;
I love thy rocks and rills,
thy woods and templed hills;
my heart with rapture thrills
like that above.
3 Let music swell the breeze,
and ring from all the trees
sweet freedom's song:
let mortal tongues awake,
let all that breathe partake;
let rocks their silence break,
the sound prolong.
Topics: Patriotic Languages: English Tune Title: AMERICA
My Country, 'Tis of Thee
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