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Christ the Lord is risen to-day

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,176 hymnals Topics: Processionals Eastertide; Eastertide Used With Tune: MOZART

The day of resurrection!

Author: J. M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D 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 earth unto 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, The round world keep high triumph, And all that is therein; Let all things seen and unseen Their notes together blend, For Christ the Lord is risen, Our joy that hath no end. Amen. Topics: Eastertide; Processionals Eastertide Used With Tune: ALL HALLOW'S Text Sources: Greek

Jesus lives! thy terrors now

Author: C. F. Gellert; F. E. Cox Meter: 7.8.7.8 with alleluia Appears in 279 hymnals Topics: Eastertide; Burial of the Dead; Eastertide; Burial of the Dead; Burial of the Dead; Eastertide Used With Tune: ST. ALBINUS

See the Conqueror mounts in triumph

Author: C. Wordsworth Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 198 hymnals Lyrics: 1 See the Conqueror mounts in triumph; See the King in royal state, Riding on the clouds, His chariot, To His heav'nly palace gate! Hark! the choir of angel voices Joyful alleluias sing, And the portals high are lifted To receive their heavenly King. 2 Who is this that comes in glory, With the trump of jubilee? Lord of battles, God of armies, He hath gained the victory! He Who on the cross did suffer, He Who from the grave arose, He has vanquished sin and Satan; He by death has spoiled His foes. 3 While He raised His hands in blessing, He was parted from His friends; While their eager eyes behold Him, He upon the clouds ascends; He Who walked with God and pleased Him, Preaching truth and doom to come, He, our Enoch, is translated, To His everlasting home. 4 Now our heavenly Aaron enters, With His blood, within the veil; Joshua now is come to Canaan, And the kings before Him quail; Now He plants the tribes of Israel In their promised resting-place; Now our great Elijah offers Double portion of His grace. 5 Thou hast raised our human nature On the clouds to God's right hand: There we sit in heavenly places, There with Thee in glory stand. Jesus reigns, adored by angels; Man with God is on the throne; Mighty Lord, in Thine Ascension, We by faith behold our own. Amen. Topics: Ascensiontide; Ascensiontide; Processionals Ascensiontide Used With Tune: REX GLORIÆ

Look, ye saints; the sight is glorious

Author: T. Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 539 hymnals Topics: Ascensiontide; Ascensiontide; Ascensiontide; Ascensiontide Used With Tune: CORONÆ

Spirit of mercy, truth, and love

Author: Anon. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 96 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love, Oh, shed Thine influence from above; And still from age to age convey The wonders of this sacred day. 2 In every clime, by every tongue, Be God's surpassing glory sung: Let all the listening earth be taught The deeds our great Redeemer wrought. 3 Unfailing Comfort, heavenly Guide, Still o'er Thy holy Church preside; Still let mankind Thy blessings prove; Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. Amen. Topics: Whitsuntide; Whitsuntide Used With Tune: MELCOMBE

O Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

Author: J. W. Eastburn Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 99 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Bright in Thy deeds and in Thy Name, Forever be Thy Name adored, Thy glories let the world proclaim. 2 O Jesus, Lamb once crucified To take our load of sins away, Thine be the hymn that rolls its tide Along the realm of upper day. 3 O Holy Spirit from above, In streams of light and glory given, Thou source of ecstasy and love, Thy praises ring through earth and heaven. 4 O God Triune, to Thee we own Our every thought, our every song; And ever may Thy praises flow From saints and seraphs burning tongue. Amen. Topics: Adoration; Trinity Sunday Used With Tune: WAREHAM

For all the saints, who from their labors rest

Author: W. W. How Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 570 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesu, be forever blest. Alleluia! Allleluia! 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! Allleluia! 3 O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Allleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Allleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Allleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia! Allleluia! 7 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! Allleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Allleluia! Amen. Topics: All Saints; Burial of the Dead; All Saints; Burial of the Dead; Burial of the Dead; Other Feasts and Fasts; Processionals Saints' Days; Processionals Saints' Days Used With Tune: SARUM

Who are these like stars appearing

Author: H. T. Schenck; F. E. Cox Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 145 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Who are these like stars appearing, These, before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing; Who are all this glorious band? Alleluia! hark, they sing, Praising loud their heavenly King. 2 Who are these of dazzling brightness, These in God's own truth arrayed, Clad in robes of purest whiteness, Robes whose lustre ne'er shall fade, Ne'er be touched by time's rude hand? Whence come all this glorious band? 3 These are they who have contended For their Saviour's honor long, Wrestling on till life was ended, Following not the sinful throng: These, who well the fight sustained, Triumph by the Lamb have gained. 4 These are they whose hearts were riven, Sore with woe and anguish tried, Who in prayer full oft have striven With the God they glorified: Now, their painful conflict o'er, God has bid them weep no more. 5 These like priests have watched and waited, Offering up to Christ their will; Soul and body consecrated, Day and night to serve him still: Now in God's most holy place Blest they stand before His face. Amen. Topics: All Saints; Burial of the Dead; Processionals Saints' Days Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS

Hark! the sound of holy voices

Author: C. Wordsworth Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 236 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark! the sound of holy voices, Chanting at the crystal sea, Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia, Lord, to Thee; Multitude which none can number, Like the stars in glory stands, Clothed in white apparel, holding Palms of victory in their hands. 2 Patriarch, and holy prophet. Who prepared the way for Christ, King, apostle, saint, confessor, Martyr and evangelist; Saintly maiden, golden matron, Widows who have watched to prayer, Joined in holy concert, singing, To the Lord of all, are there. 3 Marching with Thy cross their banner, They have triumphed, following Thee, the Captain of salvation, Thee, their Saviour and their King; Gladly, Lord, with Thee they suffered; Gladly, Lord, with Thee they died; And by death to life immortal They were born and glorified. 4 Now they reign in heavenly glory, Now they walk in golden light, Now they drink, as from a river, Holy bliss and infinite: Love and peace they taste for ever, And all truth and knowledge see In the beatific vision Of the blessèd Trinity. Amen. Topics: All Saints; All Saints; Burial of the Dead; Church At Rest; Other Feasts and Fasts; Processionals General Used With Tune: SANCTUARY

Lord of the harvest, hear

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 191 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord of the harvest, hear Thy needy servants' cry; Answer our faith's effectual prayer, And all our wants supply. 2 On Thee we humbly wait; Our wants are in Thy view: The harvest, Lord, is truly great, The laborers are few. 3 Anoint and send forth more Into Thy Church abroad, And let them speak Thy word of power, As workers with their God. 4 Oh, let them spread Thy name, Their mission fully prove: Thy universal grace proclaim, Thine all-redeeming love. Amen. Topics: Ember Days; Ember Days Used With Tune: NARENZA

Ye servants of the Lord

Author: P. Doddridge Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 454 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord, Each in your office wait, Observant of His heavenly word, And watchful at His gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame; Gird up your loins, as in His sight, For awful is His Name. 3 Watch!'tis your Lord's command, And while we speak, He's near; Mark the first signal of His hand, And ready all appear. 4 Oh, happy servant he In such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honor crowned. Amen. Topics: Ember Days; Advent; Ember Days; Ordinations; Watchfulness Used With Tune: OLMUTZ

Lord God, we worship Thee!

Author: J. Franck; C. Winkworth Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 60 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord God, we worship Thee! In loud and happy chorus, We praise Thy love and power, Whose goodness reigneth o'er us. To heaven our song shall soar, Forever shall it be Resounding o'er and o'er; Lord God, we worship Thee! 2 Lord God, we worship Thee! For Thou our land defendest, Thou pourest down Thy grace, And strife and war Thou endest. Since golden peace, O Lord, Thou grantest us to see, Our land, with one accord, Lord God, gives thanks to Thee! 3 Lord God, we worship Thee! Thou didst indeed chastise us, Yet still Thy anger spares, And still Thy mercy tries us: Once more our Father's hand Doth bid our sorrows flee, And Peace rejoice our land; Lord God, we worship Thee! Amen. Topics: National Days; Our Country Used With Tune: NUN DANKET

A few more years shall roll

Author: H. Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 382 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest Asleep within the tomb; Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 2 A few more suns shall set, O'er these dark hills of time, And we shall be where suns are not, A far serener clime: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that blest day; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 3 A few more storms shall beat On this wild rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that calm day; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 4 A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that bright day; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. 5 'Tis but a little while And He shall come again, Who died that we might live, Who lives That we with Him may reign: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day; Oh, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. Amen. Topics: The Old Year; The Old Year; Burial of the Dead; Old Year; Parochial Missions Used With Tune: CHALVEY

From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song

Author: F. R. Havergal Meter: 13.13.13.14 Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song; As on the King's own highway, We bravely march along. From glory unto glory! O word of stirring cheer, As dawns the solemn brightness of another glad New Year. 2 From glory unto glory! What great things He hath done, What wonders He hath shown us, what triumphs He hath won! From glory unto glory! What mighty blessings crown The lives for which our Lord laid His own so freely down! 3 The fullness of His blessing encompasseth our way; The fullness of His promises crowns every brightening day; The fullness of His glory is beaming from above, While more and more we learn to know the fullness of His love. 4 And closer yet and closer the golden bonds shall be, Uniting all who love our Lord in pure sincerity; And wider yet and wider shall the circling glory glow, As more and more are taught of God that mighty love to know. 5 Oh, let our adoration for all that He hath done, Peal out beyond the stars of God, while voice and life are one; And let our consecration be real, deep, and true: Oh, even now our hearts shall bow, and joyful vows renew. 6 Now onward, ever onward, from strength to strength we go, While grace for grace abundantly shall from His fullness flow, To glory's full fruition, from glory's foretaste here, Until His very presence crown our happiest New Year. Amen. Topics: The New Year; New Year; Processionals New Year Used With Tune: BERTHOLD

In token that thou shalt not fear

Author: H. Alford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 63 hymnals 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 too shalt tread The path He traveled by, Endure the cross, despise the shame, And sit thee down on high; 4 Thus outwardly and visibly We seal thee for His own: And may the brow that wears His cross Hereafter share His crown. Amen. Topics: Baptism Used With Tune: TALLIS'S ORDINAL

Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face

Author: H. Bonar Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 315 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face; Here would I touch and handle things unseen; Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, And all my weariness upon Thee lean. 2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God; Here drink with Thee the royal wine of heaven; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. 3 I have no help but Thine, nor do I need Another arm save Thine to lean upon; It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed; My strength is in Thy might, Thy might alone. 5 Mine is the sin, but Thine the righteousness: Mine is the guilt, but Thine the cleansing blood; Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace; Thy Blood, Thy righteousness, O Lord my God! Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: PENITENTIA

Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go

Author: F. W. Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 336 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go: Thy word into our minds instil; And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesu, be our light. 2 The day is gone, its hours have run, And Thou hast taken count of all, The scanty triumphs grace hath won, The broken vow, the frequent fall. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesu, be our light. 3 Grant us, dear Lord, from evil ways True absolution and release; And bless us, more than in past days, With purity and inward peace. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesu, be our light. 4 For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto Thee we call; Oh, let Thy mercy make us glad; Thou art our Saviour, and our all. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesu, be our light. 5 Sweet Saviour, bless us; night is come; Through night and darkness near us be; Good angels watch about our home, And we are one day nearer Thee. Through life's long day and death's dark night, O gentle Jesu, be our light. Amen. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening Used With Tune: ST. MATTHIAS

My God, and is Thy table spread

Author: P. Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 217 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My God, and is Thy table spread? And does Thy cup with love o'erflow? Thither be all Thy children led, And let them Thy sweet mercies know. 2 Hail! sacred feast, which Jesus makes, Rich banquet of His flesh and blood! Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred stream, that heavenly food. 3 Oh, let Thy table honored be, And furnished well with joyful guests; And may each soul salvation see That here its sacred pledges tastes. 4 Drawn by Thy quickening grace, O Lord, In countless numbers let them come; And gather from their Father's board The bread that lives beyond the tomb. 5 Nor let Thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world Thy truth has run; Till with this bread all men be blest, Who see the light or feel the sun. Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM

Asleep in Jesus! blessèd sleep

Author: M. Mackay Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,057 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Asleep in Jesus! blessèd sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus! Oh, how sweet To be for such a slumber meet; With holy confidence to sing That death hath lost its painful sting. 3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest, Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Saviour's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus! Oh, for me May such a blissful refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie, Waiting the summons from on high. 5 Asleep in Jesus! far from thee Thy kindred and their graves may be; But there is still a blessèd sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep. Amen. Topics: Burial of the Dead; Burial of the Dead; Burial of the Dead; Burial of the Dead Used With Tune: REST

Look from Thy sphere of endless day

Author: W. C. Bryant Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 173 hymnals Topics: Missions; Parochial Missions Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

Lord, when we bend before Thy throne

Author: J. D. Carlyle Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 326 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, when we bend before Thy throne, And our confessions pour, Teach us to feel the sins we own, And hate what we deplore. 2 Our broken spirits, pitying, see; True penitence impart; Then let a kindling glance from Thee Beam hope upon the heart. 3 When we disclose our wants in prayer, May we our wills resign; And not a thought our bosom share Which is not wholly Thine. 5 Let faith each weak petition fill, And waft it to the skies; And teach our hearts 'tis goodness still That grants it, or denies. Amen. Topics: General; Lent; Penitence Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM

Glory be to Jesus

Author: E. Caswall Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 208 hymnals Topics: Holy Week; Lent; Parochial Missions; Praise Used With Tune: CASWALL

Bonum est

Appears in 251 hymnals First Line: It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto thy Name - O Most Highest Scripture: Psalm 92 Used With Tune: [It is a good thing to give thanks]

Magnificat

Appears in 89 hymnals First Line: My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour Scripture: Luke 1:46 Used With Tune: [My soul doth magnify the Lord] (Ouseley)

Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness

Author: J. Ellerton Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: Processionals General Used With Tune: ELLERTON

O Holy Jesu, Prince of Peace!

Author: R. Brown-Borthwick Meter: 8.10.10.10.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Holy Jesu, Prince of Peace! Thy peace be with us gathering round Thy board, Here, where the presence of an unseen Lord Waits to be gracious, charged with full release To every heavy-laden soul Which here remembers Thee. 2 Once more, as in that upper room, Thou Who didst love Thine own until the end, Thou Whose dear voice to every sorrowing friend Spoke the great promise through the deepening gloom, Thou bidd'st us, Master of the feast, To-day remember Thee! 3 And e'en as in our hands we take This broken bread, this precious cup of love, Thy dying testament, which from above Thou deignest ever new and fresh to make, A fount of grace and life to all; We do remember Thee! 4 Ours is the bond of love divine, Which knits us each to all and all to each; That love whose ever-lengthening cords can reach From the white choir around Thy heavenly shrine To those who come in faith to-day Here to remember Thee. 5 Thy banquet over, as we go, Strong in the strength of this celestial meat, To tread the path of life with firmer feet, To work the works which Thou hast bid us do, Abide with us, O Lord, that still We may remember Thee! Amen. Used With Tune: EUCHARIST

By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored

Author: G. Rawson Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 186 hymnals Lyrics: 1 By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored, We keep the memory adored, And show the death of our dear Lord Until He come. 2 His body broken in our stead Is here in this memorial bread, And so our feeble love is fed Until He come. 3 His fearful drops of agony, His life-blood shed for us we see: The wine shall tell the mystery Until He come. 4 And thus that dark betrayal night With the last Advent we unite-- The shame, the glory, by this rite Until He come. 5 Until the trump of God be heard, Until the ancient graves be stirred, And, with the great commanding word, The Lord shall come. 6 O blessèd hope! with this elate Let not our hearts be desolate, But, strong in faith, in patience wait Until He come. Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: IN MEMORIAM

Lord, lead the way the Saviour went

Author: W. Croswell Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 200 hymnals Topics: Almsgiving; Almsgiving; Almsgiving and Charities Used With Tune: HOLY TRINITY

Thou to Whom the sick and dying

Author: G. Thring Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 77 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou to Whom the sick and dying Ever came, nor came in vain, Still with healing word replying To the wearied cry of pain; Hear us, Jesus, as we meet Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat. 2 Every care, and every sorrow, Be it great, or be it small, Yesterday, to-day, to-morrow, When, where'er it may befall, Lay we humbly at Thy feet, Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat. 3 Still the weary, sick and dying Need a brother's, sister's care, On Thy higher help relying May we now their burden share, Bringing all our offerings meet Suppliants at Thy mercy-seat. 4 May each child of Thine be willing, Willing both in hand and heart, All the law of love fulfilling, Ever comfort to impart, Ever bringing offerings meet Suppliant to Thy mercy-seat. 5 So may sickness, sin and sadness To Thy healing virtue yield, Till the sick and sad, in gladness, Rescued, ransomed, cleansèd, healed, One in Thee together meet, Pardoned at Thy judgment-seat. Amen. Topics: Charities; Almsgiving and Charities; Almsgiving and Charities; Hospitals; Sympathy Used With Tune: WALTHAM

O God of mercy! hearken now

Author: E. S. Clark Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Charities; Almsgiving and Charities; Love to Man; Sympathy Used With Tune: HESPERUS

God of the prophets! Bless the prophets' sons

Author: D. Wortman Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 61 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of the prophets! Bless the prophets' sons: Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha cast; Each age its solemn task may claim but once; Make each one nobler, stronger than the last! 2 Anoint them prophets! Make their ears attend To Thy divinest speech; their hearts awake To human need; their lips make eloquent To assure the right, and every evil break. 3 Anoint them priests! Strong intercessors they For pardon, and for charity and peace! Ah, if with them the world might pass, astray, Into the dear Christ's life of sacrifice! 4 Anoint them kings! Aye, kingly kings, O Lord! Anoint them with the Spirit of Thy Son: Theirs, not a jewelled crown, a blood-stained sword; Theirs, by sweet love, for Christ a kingdom won. 5 Make them apostles! Heralds of Thy cross, Forth may they go to tell all realms Thy grace: Inspired of Thee, may they count all but loss, And stand at last with joy before Thy face. 6 O mighty age of prophet-kings, return! O truth, O faith, enrich our urgent time! Lord Jesus Christ, again with us sojourn: A weary world awaits Thy reign sublime! Amen. Topics: Divinity Schools Used With Tune: OLD 124TH

Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace

Author: B. Barton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 276 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Our path when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heavenly grace, Brook by the traveller's way; 2 Bread of our souls, whereon we feed; True manna from on high; Our guide and chart, wherein we read Of realms beyond the sky; 3 Pillar of fire, through watches dark, Or radiant cloud by day; When waves would whelm our tossing bark, Our anchor and our stay: 4 Word of the everlasting God, Will of His glorious Son; Without thee how could earth be trod, Or heaven itself be won? 5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn The wisdom it imparts, Must to its heavenly teaching turn With simple, childlike hearts. Amen. Topics: The Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Lord, Thy Word abideth

Author: H. W. Baker Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 203 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thy Word abideth, And our footsteps guideth; Who its truth believeth Light and joy receiveth. 2 When our foes are near us, Then Thy word doth cheer us, Word of consolation, Message of salvation. 3 When the storms are o'er us, And dark clouds before us, Then its light directeth, And our way protecteth. 4 Who can tell the pleasure, Who recount the treasure, By Thy Word imparted To the simple-hearted? 5 Word of mercy, giving Succor to the living; Word of life, supplying Comfort to the dying! 6 O that we, discerning Its most holy learning, Lord, may love and fear Thee! Evermore be near Thee! Amen. Topics: The Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: RAVENSHAW

Father of mercies! in Thy Word

Author: A. Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 755 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies! in Thy Word What endless glory shines! Forever be Thy Name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3 Oh, may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. 5 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, Be Thou forever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there. Amen. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; The Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: CHESTERFIELD

O Word of God incarnate

Author: W. W. How Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 485 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth, unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky; We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age. 2 The Church from her dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light she lifteth O'er all the earth to shine. It is the golden casket Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ, the living Word. 3 It floateth like a banner Before God's host unfurled; It shineth like a beacon Above the darkling world; It is the chart and compass That o'er life's surging sea, 'Mid mists and rocks and quicksands, Still guides, O Christ, to Thee. 4 O make Thy Church, dear Saviour, A lamp of purest gold, To bear before the nations Thy true light, as of old; O teach Thy wandering pilgrims By this, their path to trace, Till, clouds and darkness ended, They see Thee face to face. Amen. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Processionals General Used With Tune: MUNICH

Lord of the living harvest

Author: J. S. B. Monsell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 119 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord of the living harvest That whitens o'er the plain, Where angels soon shall gather Their sheaves of golden grain; Accept these hands to labor, These hearts to trust and love, And deign with them to hasten Thy kingdom from above. 2 As laborers in Thy vineyard Still faithful may they be, Content to bear the burden Of weary days for Thee; To ask no other wages, When Thou shalt call them home, But to have shared the travail Which makes Thy kingdom come. 3 Come down, Thou Holy Spirit, And fill their souls with light; Clothe them in spotless raiment, In vesture clean and white; Within Thy sacred temple Be with them where they stand, To guide and teach Thy people Throughout our native land. 4 Be with them, God the Father! Be with them, God the Son! And God the Holy Spirit! Most blessèd Three in One! Make them a holy priesthood, Thee humbly to adore, And fill them with Thy fullness, Both now and evermore! Amen. Topics: Ordinations; Processionals Ordinations; The Clergy Used With Tune: CALKIN

Father of mercies, bow Thine ear

Author: B. Beddome Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 194 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, bow Thine ear, Attentive to our earnest prayer: We plead for those who plead for Thee; Successful pleaders may they be! 2 How great their work, how vast their charge! Do Thou their anxious souls enlarge: Their best acquirements are our gain; We share the blessings they obtain. 3 Clothe, then with energy divine Their words, and let their words be Thine; To them Thy sacred truth reveal, Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. 4 Teach them to sow the precious seed; Teach them Thy chosen flock to feed; Teach them immortal souls to gain, Souls that will well reward their pain. 5 Let thronging multitudes around Hear from their lips the joyful sound; In humble strains Thy grace implore, And feel Thy new-creating power. 6 Let sinners break their massy chains, Distressèd souls forget their pains; Let light through distant realms be spread, And Sion rear her drooping head. Topics: Ember Days; Ordinations Used With Tune: WAREHAM

O Spirit of the living God

Author: J. Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 373 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God, In all Thy plenitude of grace, Where'er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race. 2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love, To preach the reconciling word; Give power and unction from above, Whene'er the joyful sound is heard. 3 Be darkness, at Thy coming, light, Confusion, order, in Thy path; Souls without strength inspire with might, Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4 Convert the nations! far and nigh, The triumphs of the cross record; The Name of Jesus glorify, Till every people call Him Lord. Amen. Topics: Missions; Ordinations; The Clergy Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Author: J. Cosin Appears in 238 hymnals Topics: Ordinations; Whitsuntide Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR NO. 2 Text Sources: Latin

With joy we hail the sacred day

Author: H. Auber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 259 hymnals Lyrics: 1 With joy we hail the sacred day, Which God hath called His own; With joy the summons we obey, To worship at His throne. 2 Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair! As here Thy servants throng To breathe the humble, fervent prayer, And pour the grateful song. 3 Spirit of grace, oh, deign to dwell Within Thy Church below! Make her in holiness excel, With pure devotion glow! 4 Let peace within her walls be found; Let all her sons unite To spread the holy zeal around Her clear and shining light. 5 Great God, we hail the sacred day Which Thou hast called Thine own; With joy the summons we obey, To worship at Thy throne! Amen. Topics: The Lord's Day; Daily Prayer The Lord's Day Used With Tune: ST. FRANCES

O Lord of hosts, Whose glory fills

Author: J. M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 97 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Lord of hosts, Whose glory fills The bounds of the eternal hills, And yet vouchsafes, in Christian lands, To dwell in temples made of hands; 2 Grant that all we who here to-day Rejoicing this foundation lay, May be in very deed Thine own, Built on the precious Corner-stone. 3 Endue the creatures with Thy grace, That shall adorn Thy dwelling-place; The beauty of the oak and pine, The gold and silver, make them Thine. 4 To Thee they all belong; to Thee The treasures of the earth and sea; And when we bring them to Thy throne, We but present Thee with Thine own. 5 The minds that guide, endue with skill; The hands that work, preserve from ill; That we, who these foundations lay, May raise the top-stone in its day. 6 Both now and ever, Lord, protect The temple of Thine own elect; Be Thou in them, and they in Thee, O ever blessèd Trinity! Amen. Topics: Laying of a Corner-Stone; Corner-stone and Consecration Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Jesu! where'er Thy people meet

Author: W. Cowper Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 515 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesu! where'er Thy people meet, There they behold Thy mercy-seat; Where'er they seek Thee, Thou art found, And ev'ry place is hallowed ground. 2 And since within no walls confined, Thou dwellest in the humble mind: Let all within Thy house who come, Departing, take Thee to their home. 3 Yet everywhere Thou guid'st Thine own To raise for Thee an earthly throne; And where Thy Name Thou dost record, There Thou wilt come and bless them, Lord! [4* Behold at Thy commanding word, We stretch the curtain and the cord; Come Thou and fill this wider space, And bless us with a large increase.] 5 Great Shepherd of Thy chosen few, Thy former mercies here renew; And here to wayward hearts proclaim The sweetness of Thy saving Name! 6 Here may we prove the might of prayer, To strengthen faith and sweeten care: To teach our faint desires to rise, And bring all heaven before our eyes! 7 Here to the babe new-born on earth, Grant Thou the newer, better birth; By water and the Holy Ghost Restoring all that Adam lost. 8 Here to the weary, hungry, soul, Give Thou the gift that maketh whole; The bread that is Christ's flesh, for food, The wine that is the Saviour's blood. 9 Lord, we are few, but Thou art near; Nor short Thine arm, nor deaf Thine ear; Oh, rend the heavens, come quickly down, And make a thousand hearts Thine own! Amen. * For enlargement of the Church Topics: Consecration of Churches; Corner-stone and Consecration Used With Tune: HEBRON

Angel voices, ever singing

Author: F. Pott Appears in 379 hymnals Used With Tune: ANGEL VOICES

O Lord, be with us when we sail

Author: E. A. Dayman Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Lord, be with us when we sail Upon the lonely deep, Our Guard, when on the silent deck The midnight watch we keep. 2 We need not fear, though all around 'Mid rising winds we hear The multitude of waters surge; For Thou, O God, art near. 3 The calm, the breeze, the gale, the storm, The ocean and the land, All, all are Thine, are held within The hollow of Thy hand. 4 As when on blue Gennesareth Rose high the angry wave, And Thy disciples quailed in dread, One word of Thine could save; 5 So when the fiercer storms arise From man's unbridled will, Be Thou, Lord, present in our hearts To whisper "Peace be still." 6 If duty calls from threatened strife To guard our native shore, And shot and shell are answering The booming cannon's roar; 7 Be Thou the mainquard of our host, Till war and dangers cease; Defend the right, put up the sword, And through the world make peace. 8 Across this troubled tide of life Thyself our Pilot be, Until we reach that better land, The land that knows no sea. Amen. Topics: Travellers by Sea or Land; Travellers by Sea or Land Used With Tune: DUNDEE

Eternal Father! strong to save

Author: W. Whiting Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 425 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father! strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea! 2 O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy word, Who walked'st on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea! 3 Most Holy Spirit, Who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give for wild confusion, peace; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea! 4 O Trinity of love and power! Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go: Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Amen. Topics: Travellers by Sea or Land Used With Tune: MELITA

Blest day of God! most calm, most bright

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 132 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blest day of God! most calm, most bright, The first, the best of days; The laborer's rest, the saint's delight, The day of prayer and praise. 2 My Saviour's face made thee to shine, His rising thee did raise, And made thee heavenly and divine Beyond all other days. 3 The first-fruits oft of blessing prove To all the sheaves behind; And they the day of Christ who love, A happy week shall find. 4 This day I must with God appear; For, Lord, the day is Thine; Help me to spend it in Thy fear, And thus to make it mine. Amen. Topics: Daily Prayer The Lord's Day Used With Tune: CHESTERFIELD

Ancient of days, Who sittest, throned in glory

Author: W. C. Doane Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 197 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ancient of days, Who sittest, throned in glory; To Thee all knees are bent, all voices pray; Thy love has blest the wide world's wondrous story, With light and life since Eden's dawning day. 2 O Holy Father, who hast lead Thy children, In all the ages, with the Fire and Cloud, Through seas dry-shod; through weary wastes bewildering; To Thee, in reverent love, our hearts are bowed. 3 O Holy Jesus, Prince of Peace and Saviour, To Thee we owe the peace that still prevails, Stilling the rude wills of men's wild behaviour, And calming passion's fierce and stormy gales. 4 O Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Life-giver, Thine is the quickening power that gives increase: From Thee have flowed, as from a precious river, Our plenty, wealth, prosperity, and peace. 5 O Triune God, with heart and voice adoring, Praise we the goodness that doth crown our days; Pray we, that Thou wilt hear us, still imploring Thy love and favor, kept to us always. Amen. Topics: General; National Days; Processionals General Used With Tune: ANCIENT OF DAYS

Christ, Whose glory fills the skies

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Christ, Whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only Light, Sun of Righteousness, arise! Triumph o'er the shades of night! Day-spring from on high, be near; Day-star, in my heart appear. 2. Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by Thee; Joyless is the day's return, Till Thy mercy's beams I see; Till they inward light impart, Glad my eyes, and warm my heart. 3. Visit then this soul of mine! Pierce the gloom of sin and grief! Fill me, Radiancy divine! Scatter all my unbelief! More and more Thyself display, Shining to the perfect day. Amen. Topics: General; Daily Prayer Morning; Fellowship with God Used With Tune: LUX PRIMA

Lord of all being; throned afar

Author: O. W. Holmes Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 429 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord of all being; throned afar, Thy glory flames from sun and star; Centre and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart now near! 2 Sun of our life, Thy quickening ray Sheds on our path the glow of day; Star of our hope, Thy softened light Cheers the long watches of the night. 3 Our midnight is Thy smile withdrawn; Our noontide is Thy gracious dawn; Our rainbow arch, Thy mercy's sign; All, save the clouds of sin, are Thine. 4 Lord of all life, below, above, Whose light is truth, Whose warmth is love, Before Thy ever-blazing throne We ask no lustre of our own. 5 Grant us Thy truth to make us free, And kindling hearts that burn for Thee, Till all Thy living altars claim One holy light, one heavenly flame. Amen. Topics: General; Daily Prayer Morning; Processionals General Used With Tune: MENDON

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