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Once in Royal David's City

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 408 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 And through all his wondrous childhood He would honor and obey, Love and watch the lowly maiden In whose gentle arms he lay. Christian children all should be Kind, obedient, good as he. 4 For he is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us he grew; He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew: And he feels for all our sadness, And he shares in all our gladness. 5 And our eyes at last shall see him, Through his own redeeming love; For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heav'n above: And he leads his children on To the place where he has gone. Topics: Incarnation; The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: IRBY

My Song Is Love Unknown

Author: Samuel Crossman, ca. 1624-1683 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 127 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My song is love unknown, My Savior’s love to me, Love to the loveless shown That they might lovely be. O who am I, That for my sake My Lord should take Frail flesh, and die? 2 He came from his blest throne Salvation to bestow, But all made strange, and none The longed-for Christ would know. But O my friend, My friend indeed, Who at my need His life did spend! 3 Sometimes they strew his way, And his sweet praises sing, Resounding all the day Hosannas to their King. Then “Crucify!” Is all their breath, And for his death They thirst and cry. 4 Why, what hath my Lord done? What makes this rage and spite? He made the lame to run, He gave the blind their sight. Sweet injuries! Yet they at these Themselves displease, And 'gainst him rise. 5 They rise and needs will have My dear Lord made a way; A murderer they save, The Prince of Life they slay. Yet steadfast he To suff'ring goes, That he his foes From thence might free. 6 In life no house, no home My Lord on earth might have; In death no friendly tomb But what a stranger gave. What may I say? Heav'n was his home; But mine the tomb Wherein he lay. 7 Here might I stay and sing, No story so divine! Never was love, dear King, Never was grief like thine. This is my friend, In whose sweet praise I all my days Could gladly spend. Topics: Cross; Devotions Stations of the Cross; Paschal Mystery; The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) Scripture: Isaiah 53 Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise The Strain

Author: St. John of Damascus, 8th cent.; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 380 hymnals First Line: Come, ye faithful raise the strain Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God has brought his Israel Into joy from sadness; Loosed from Pharoah's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters. 2 'Tis the spring of souls today; Christ has burst his prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun has risen; All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From his light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. 3 Now the queen of seasons bright With the day of splendor, With the royal feast of feasts Comes its joy to render; Comes to gladden faithful hearts Who with true affection Welcome in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 4 Neither could the gates of death, Nor the tomb's dark portal, Nor the watchers, nor the seal Hold him as a mortal; But today amid the twelve Christ appeared, bestowing Lasting peace which evermore Passes human knowing. 5 "Alleluia!" now we cry To our King immortal, Who, triumphant, burst the bars Of the tomb's dark portal; "Alleluia!" with the Son, God the Father praising; "Alleluia!" yet again To the Spirit raising. Scripture: Exodus 14:15-29 Used With Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER

Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Again

Author: Michael Weisse, ca. 1480-1534; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Appears in 258 hymnals First Line: Christ, the Lord is ris'n again Refrain First Line: 77 77 with alleluias Lyrics: 1 Christ, the Lord is ris'n again, Christ has broken ev'ry chain! Hark, the angels shout for joy, Singing evermore on high: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Christ who gave for us his life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal Lamb today. We, too, sing for joy and say: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Christ who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the cross, Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us and hears our cry: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 He who slumbered in the grave Is exalted now to save; Now throughout the world it rings That the Lamb is King of kings. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 Now he bids us tell abroad How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiv'n, How we, too, may enter heav'n. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 You, our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, today your people feed; Take our sins and guilt away, That we all may sing for joy: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Paschal Mystery; Resurrection; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Scripture: John 1:29 Used With Tune: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN

Go Make of All Disciples

Author: Leon M. Adkins, 1896-1986 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: "Go make of all disciples" Topics: Christian Life; Commissioning; Discipleship; Ministry/Mission; Obedience; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Sending Forth Scripture: Luke 24:46-48 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals First Line: Alleluia! sing to Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! His the scepter, his the throne; Alleluia! his the triumph, His the victory alone; Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of ev'ry nation Has redeemed us by his blood. 2 Alleluia! not as orphans Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! he is near us, Faith believes, nor questions how: Though the cloud from sight received him, When the forty days were o'er, Shall our hearts forget his promise? "I am with you evermore!" 3 Alleluia! Bread of Angels, Here on earth our food, our stay! Alleluia! here the sinful Flee to you from day to day: Intercessor, friend of sinners, Earth's redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia! King eternal, You the Lord of lords we own; Alleluia! born of Mary, Earth your footstool, heav'n your throne: You within the veil have entered, Robed in flesh, our great high priest; Here on earth both priest and victim In the Eucharistic feast. 5 Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; Alleluia to the Savior Who has won the victory; Alleluia to the Spirit, Font of love and sanctity; Alleluia! Alleluia! To the triune majesty. Topics: Comfort; Praise; Salvation; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Scripture: John 6:31-51 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 798 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon his throne; Hark! how the heav'nly anthem drowns All music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing Of him who set us free, And hail him as your heav'nly King Through all eternity. 2 Crown him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o'er the grave, And rose victorious in the strife For those he came to save. His glories now we sing, Who died and rose on high, Who died, eternal life to bring, And lives that death may die. 3 Crown him the Lord of love, Behold his hands and side, Rich wounds yet visible above In beauty glorified. No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye At mysteries so bright. 4 Crown him the Lord of peace, Whose pow'r a scepter sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, Absorbed in prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, And round his pierced feet Fair flow'rs of Paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet. 5 Crown him the Lord of years, The risen Lord sublime, Creator of the rolling spheres, The Master of all time. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For you have died for me; Your praise and glory shall not fail Throughout eternity. Topics: Kingdom/Reign of God; Praise; The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Scripture: Revelation 19:12 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ our King: Heirs of salvation, Trusting his promise, Faithfully now God's praise we sing. 2 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Dead in the tomb with Christ our King: One with his rising, Freed and forgiven, Thankfully now God's praise we sing. 3 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign of Christ our King: Born of one Father, We are his children, Joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: Holy Spirit; Rites of the Church Baptism; Service Music for Mass Rite for the Blessing and Sprinkling of Water; Water Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 865 hymnals 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, you who are weary, come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling for you to 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: Conversion; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Retreats; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Galatians 4:28-31, 5:1 Used With Tune: THOMPSON

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 268 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore you, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow'rs before you, Op'ning to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! 2 All your works with joy surround you, Earth and heav'n reflect your rays, Stars and angels sing around you, Center of unbroken praise; Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Praising you eternally! 3 Always giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Loving Father, Christ our brother, Let your light upon us shine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. 4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o’er us, Binding all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward, In the triumph song of life. Topics: Creation; Joy; Morning Prayer Hymn; Music Ministry; Power of God; Praise Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Praise to the Lord

Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 14.14.4.6.8 Appears in 384 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation! Come, all who hear: Now to his temple draw near, Joining in glad adoration! 2 Praise to the Lord, above all things so wondrously reigning, Shelt'ring you under his wings, and so gently sustaining. Have you not seen All that is needful has been Sent by his gracious ordaining? 3 Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you; Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do As with his love he befriends you. 4 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the "Amen!" Sound from his people again, Gladly with praise we adore him! Topics: Gathering; Praise Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, your great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night; Your justice like mountains high soaring above Your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 Life-giving Creator, of both great and small; Of all life the maker, the true life of all; We blossom, then wither, as leaves on a tree, But you live for ever, who is and will be. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight; We too, God invisible, offer our praise; O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days! Topics: Angels; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional) Scripture: Daniel 7:9 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

When in Our Music

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 84 hymnals First Line: When in our music God is glorified Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified, And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried Alleluia! 2 How often, making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound, As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! 3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song, In faith and love through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in ev'ry tongue, Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight, Alleluia! 5 Let ev'ry instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always Alleluia! Topics: Church; Joy; Music Ministry; Praise; The Liturgical Year The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9) Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:16-24 Used With Tune: ENGLELBERG

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine Appears in 138 hymnals First Line: O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed; Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee; How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; How great thou art, how great thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander, And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze; [Refrain] 3 And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin; [Refrain] 4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art! [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Global Family; Power of God; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Used With Tune: [O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder]

Lord of All Hopefulness

Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953 Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Topics: Evening; Labor; Morning; Morning Prayer Hymn; Night Prayer Hymn; Petition/Prayer; Rites of the Church Marriage; Trust Scripture: Luke 2:39-40 Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Enlarged Songs of Praise, 1931

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,240 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. 2 Beneath the shadow of your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting you are God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in your sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all our years away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op'ning day. 6 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Still be our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home. Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Hope; Morning Prayer Hymn; Refuge; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 26:4 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 748 hymnals Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever, Flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev'ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. [Refrain] Topics: Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Vigil for the Deceased; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: First Scrutiny (3rd Sunday of Lent); Saints; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1 Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

As We Gather at Your Table

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As we gather at your Table, As we listen to your Word, Help us know, O God, your presence: Let our hearts and minds be stirred. Nourish us with sacred story Till we claim it as our own; Teach us through this holy banquet How to make Love’s vict'ry known. 2 Turn our worship into witness In the sacrament of life; Send us forth to love and serve you, Bringing peace where there is strife. Give us, Christ, your great compassion To forgive as you forgave; May we still behold your image In the world you died to save. 3 Gracious Spirit, help us summon Other guests to share that feast Where triumphant Love will welcome Those who had been last and least. There no more will envy blind us Nor will pride our peace destroy, As we join with saints and angels To repeat the sounding joy. Topics: Christian Life; Commissioning; Evangelization; Gathering; Ministry/Mission; Sending Forth Used With Tune: NETTLETON

America

Author: Samuel F. Smith, 1808-1895 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,945 hymnals 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 ev'ry 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. 4 Our fathers' God, to thee, Author of liberty, To thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King. Topics: Patriotic Used With Tune: AMERICA

The God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky

Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, ca. 530-609; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 37 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God whom earth and sea and sky Adore and praise and magnify, Whose might they claim, whose love they tell, In Mary's body comes to dwell. 2 O Mother blest! the chosen shrine Wherein the architect divine, Whose hand contains the earth and sky, Has come in human form to lie: 3 Blest in the message Gabriel brought; Blest in the work the Spirit wrought; Most blest, to bring to human birth The long desired of all the earth. 4 O Lord, the Virgin-born, to you Eternal praise and laud are due, Whom with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. Topics: Devotions Rosary; Mary; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25); The Liturgical Year The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December 8) Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: EISENACH

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 121 hymnals Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay; Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan's pow'r When we were gone astray. Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. 2 From God our heav'nly Father A blessed angel came, And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same, How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name. [Refrain] 3 "Fear not, then," said the angel, "Let nothing you affright; This day is born a Savior Of Virgin pure and bright, To free all those who trust in him From Satan's pow'r and might." [Refrain] 4 Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and charity Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas Is filled with heavn'ly grace. [Refrain] Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Scripture: Luke 2:9-10 Used With Tune: GOD REST YOU MERRY Text Sources: Trad. English Carol, 18th cent.

Praise We the Lord This Day

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 51 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise we the Lord this day, This day so long foretold, Whose promise shone with cheering ray On waiting saints of old. 2 The Prophet gave the sign For faithful folk to read: A virgin, born of David's line Shall bear the promised Seed. 3 Ask not how this should be, But worship and adore Like her whom God's own majesty Came down to shadow o'er. 4 She meekly bowed her head To hear the gracious word, Mary, the pure and lowly maid, The favored of the Lord. 5 Blessed shall be her name In all the Church on earth Through whom that wondrous mercy came, The incarnate Savior's birth. 6 O Christ, the Virgin's Son, We praise you and adore, You are with God the Father One And Spirit evermore. Topics: Incarnation; Mary; The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25); The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Scripture: Matthew 1:23 Used With Tune: SWABIA Text Sources: Hymns for the Festivals and Saints' Days, 1846

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone; George Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Topics: Global Family; Patriotic; Peace; Global Family; Patriotic; Peace Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

The Advent of Our King

Author: Charles Coffin; Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The advent of our King Our thoughts must now employ; Then let us meet him on the road With songs of holy joy. 2 The co-eternal Son A maiden's offspring see; A servant's form Christ putteth on, To set his people free. 3 Daughter of Sion rise To greet thine infant King; Nor let thy stubborn heart despise The pardon he doth bring. 4 In glory from his throne Again will Christ descend, And summon all who are his own To joys that never end. 5 Let deeds of darkness fly Before the approaching morn, For unto sin 'tis ours to die And serve the Virgin-born. 6 Our joyful praises sing To Christ, who set us free; Like tribute to the Father bring, And Holy Ghost, to thee. Topics: The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Daniel 7:13 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS) Text Sources: Paris Breviary, 1736

Come, O Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 749 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, O long-expected Jesus, Born to set your people free! From our fears and sins release us, You in whom our rest shall be. 2 Israel's strength and consolation, Hope to all the earth impart; Dear desire of ev'ry nation, Joy of ev'ry longing heart. 2 Born your people to deliver, Born a child and yet a king: Born to reign in us forever, Now your gracious kingdom bring. 4 By your own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By your all-sufficient merit Raise us to your glorious throne. Topics: Second Coming; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14 Used With Tune: STUTTGART

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 108 hymnals First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev'rywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born. 1 While shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled When high above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior's birth. [Refrain] 3 And lo, when they had heard it, They all bowed down and prayed; They traveled on together To where the Babe was laid. [Refrain] 4 Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Spiritual; The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 18:3 Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: American Negro Songs and Spirituals, 1940

We Walk by Faith

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight: No gracious words we hear Of him who spoke as none e’er spoke, But we believe him near. 2 We may not touch his hands and side, Nor follow where he trod; Yet in his promise we rejoice And cry, “My Lord and God!” 3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, And may our faith abound; To call on you when you are near, And seek where you are found: 4 That when our life of faith is done In realms of clearer light We may behold you as you are In full and endless sight. Topics: Faith; Hope; Journey Scripture: Luke 24:13-43 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Parable

Author: M. D. Ridge Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: A sower went out to sow the seed Refrain First Line: To ev'rything there is a season Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Harvest; Hope; Journey; Meditation; Providence; Retreats; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Word Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9 Used With Tune: [A sower went out to sow the seed]

Oh, Who Can Know the Mind of God

Author: Genevieve Glen, OSB, b. 1945 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Creation; Evening Prayer Hymn; Morning Prayer Hymn; Power of God Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith M. Reed, 1885-1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 95 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, infant lowly, For his bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, pittle knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swiftly winging, angels singing, Noels ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new. Saw the glory, heard the story, Tidings of a Gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, Praises voicing greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you. Christ the babe was born for you. Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of) Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish Carol

Lift High the Cross

Author: George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956 Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians follow where our captain 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 captain trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain] 3 Each newborn servant of the Crucified Bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 4 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, As thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain] 5 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: Cross; Discipleship; Holy Name; Paschal Mystery; Rites of the Church Baptism; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Signing of the Senses; Salvation; Sunday, the Lord's Day; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) Scripture: John 1:29-34 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals First Line: I sing the mighty pow'r of God Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty pow'r of God That made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord That filled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with his word, And then pronounced them good. Lord, how thy wonders are displayed Where'er I turn my eye; If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky! 3 There's not a plant or flow'r below, But makes thy glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow By order from thy throne; While all that borrows life from thee Is ever in thy care, And ev'rywhere that I can be, Thou, God, are present there. Topics: Creation; Evening; Journey; Morning; Morning Prayer Hymn; Music Ministry; Power of God; Praise; Providence; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional) Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-13 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 144 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, at your word we are gathered all to hear you; let our hearts and minds be stirred now to seek and love and fear you; By your teachings true and holy, drawn from earth to love you solely. 2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight lie in deepest darkness shrouded, till your Spirit breaks our night filling us with light unclouded; you alone to God can win us; you must work all good within us. 3 Glorious Lord, yourself impart! Light of Light, from God proceeding, open now each mind and heart, help us by your Spirit's pleading. Hear the cry your Church now raises; Lord, accept our prayers and praises. Topics: Darkness; Gathering; Longing for God; Petition/Prayer; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rite of Entrance into the Order of Catechumens; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Word Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Mary E. Byrne Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 159 hymnals 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 my great Father, I Thy true son, Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. 3 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art. 4 High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'n's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all. Topics: Longing for God; Petition/Prayer; Wisdom Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Ancient Irish; Eleanor Hull's Poem Book of the Gael, 1912, alt.

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 831 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! Living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword: O how our hearts beat high with joy, Whene’er we hear that glorious word: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2 The martyrs, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free: And truly blest would be our fate, If we, like them, should die for thee. Faith of the martyrs, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our mothers! Mary's pray'rs Shall win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, We all shall then indeed be free. Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 4 Faith of our fathers! we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee, too, as love knows how, By kindly words and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Topics: Christian Life; Church; Courage; Faith; Journey; Ministry/Mission; Morning Prayer Hymn; Pilgrim Church; Saints; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1) Scripture: John 8:31-36 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

A Mighty Fortress

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Topics: Confidence; Faith; Power of God; Refuge; Salvation; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Trust Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,423 hymnals First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! 3 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we'd first begun. Topics: Conversion; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Hope; Journey; Journey; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General); Salvation; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays) Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:16-17 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: Verse 5: anon., fr. A Collection of Sacred Ballads, 1790

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,129 hymnals 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 my righteous, omnipotent hand." 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of woe shall not you overflow; For I will be with you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you, your deepest distress." 4 "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: Care of the Sick; Comfort; Confidence; Courage; Faith; Grief; Hope; Love of God for Us; Providence; Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Saints; Suffering; Trust Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: "K" in Rippon's A Selection of Hymns", 1787

How Can I Keep from Singing

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899; Doris Plenn Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song; Above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real though far-off hymn That hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm, While to that rock I’m clinging. Since Love is Lord of heaven and earth, How can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; It sounds and echoes in my soul; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though the tempest 'round me roar, I hear the truth it liveth. What though the darkness 'round me close, Songs in the night it giveth. [Refrain] 4 When tyrants tremble, sick with fear, And hear their death knells ringing; When friends rejoice both far and near, How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 5 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am his; How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: Confidence; Courage; Faith; Hope; Music Ministry; Refuge; Retreats; Trust Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Used With Tune: ENDLESS SONG

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 107 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, And think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit Revives my soul again. [Refrain] 2 If you cannot preach like Peter, If you cannot pray like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus, And say, “He died for all.” [Refrain] 3 Don’t ever feel discouraged, For Jesus is your friend; And if you lack for knowledge He’ll not refuse to lend. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort; Courage; Healing; Musical Style Spiritual; Retreats; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Sin; Trust Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Spiritual

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 677 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness fails me never; I nothing lack if I am his, And he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow With gentle care he leads me, And where the verdant pastures grow, With heav'nly food he feeds me. 3 Perverse and foolish I have strayed, But yet in love he sought me, And on his shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With you, dear Lord, beside me; Your rod and staff my comfort still, Your cross before to guide me. 5 You spread a table in my sight, Your saving grace bestowing; And O what joy and true delight From your pure chalice flowing! 6 And so through all the length of days Your goodness fails me never: Good Shepherd, may I sing your praise Within your house forever. Topics: Comfort; Good Shepherd; Love of God for Us; Petition/Prayer; Retreats; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2); The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 53:6 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,227 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world’s light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I’ll walk Till trav'ling days are done. Topics: Comfort; Healing; Journey; Light; Night Prayer Hymn; Refuge; Retreats; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; Thirst; Water Scripture: John 1:9 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 234 hymnals Topics: Care of the Sick; Comfort; Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Evening Prayer Hymn; Good Shepherd; Journey; Love of God for Us; Providence; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Children; Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Trust Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,863 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling; All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, almighty to deliver; Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. Lord, we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your precious love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord; Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the almighty, Lost in wonder, love and praise. Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Mary; Morning Prayer Hymn; Praise; Salvation; Second Coming; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Luke 24:51-53 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 900 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy Like the wideness of the sea; There’s a kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. 2 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of the mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple We should take him at his word, And our lives would be thanksgiving For the goodness of our Lord. 3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter Like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts, why will you wander From a love so true and deep? There is welcome for the sinner And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior, There is healing in his blood. Topics: Healing; Love of God for Us; Praise; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Salvation; Sin; The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Scripture: Mark 6:30-34 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

What Wondrous Love Is This

Author: Anon. Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 252 hymnals 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 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 send this precious peace to my soul, to my soul, To send this precious peace to 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: Devotions Stations of the Cross; Eternal Life/Heaven; Love of God for Us; Love of God for Us; Paschal Mystery; Salvation; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year Lent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year Thursday of the Lord's Supper at the Evening Mass Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14 Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: A General Selection of the Newest andMost Admired Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811, adapt.

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 860 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is his new creation By water and the word: From heav'n he came and sought her To be his holy bride; With his own blood he bought her, And for her life he died. 2 Elect from ev'ry nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, Her charter of salvation, "One Lord, one faith, one birth!" One holy Name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses With ev'ry grace endued. 3 'Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest. 4 Yet she on earth hath union With God, the Three-in-One, And with the saints, communion With those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with thee. Topics: Church; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Journey; Pilgrim Church; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rite of Election; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Sending of the Catechumens for Election; Saints; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1); Unity Scripture: John 3:5 Used With Tune: AURELIA

By All Your Saints Still Striving

Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson; Jerry D. Godwin, b. 1944 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1); The Liturgical Year Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29); The Liturgical Year St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19); The Liturgical Year The Annunciation of the Lord (March 25); The Liturgical Year The Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24) Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH Text Sources: Based on "From All Thy Saints in Warfare" by Horatio Bolton Nelson; The Hymnal 1982

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

Author: Julia W. Howe, 1819-1910 Meter: 15.15.15.6 with refrain Appears in 554 hymnals 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 watch-fires of a hundred circling camps; They have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read the 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 that all be free! While God is marching on. [Refrain] Topics: Judgment; Patriotic; Power of God; Second Coming; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguration of the Lord (August 6) Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6 Used With Tune: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC

Jerusalem, My Happy Home

Author: F. B. P. Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 841 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, my happy home, When shall I come to thee? When shall my sorrows have an end? Your joys when shall I see? 2 O happy harbor of the saints, O sweet and pleasant soil! In you no sorrow may be found, No grief, no care, no toil. 3 Your gardens and your gallant walks Continually are green; There grow such sweet and pleasant flow'rs As nowhere else are seen. 4 There trees forevermore bear fruit And evermore do spring; There evermore the angels sit and evermore do sing. 5 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, God grant that I may see Your endless joy, and of the same Partaker ever be! Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Exile/Exodus; Hope; Kingdom/Reign of God; Saints; The Liturgical Year All Saints (November 1); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Scripture: Psalm 42:2 Used With Tune: LAND OF REST Text Sources: London, ca., 16th cent. alt.

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