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O what their joy and their glory must be

Author: Peter Abelard, 1079-1142; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: NEH1985 #432 (1986) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Peter Abelard, 1079-1142 Lyrics: 1 O what their joy and their glory must be, Those endless sabbaths the blessed ones see! Crown for the valiant; to weary ones rest; God shall be all, and in all ever blest. 2 *What are the Monarch, his court, and his throne? What are the peace and the joy that they own? Tell us, ye blest ones, that in it have share, If what ye feel ye can fully declare. 3 Truly Jerusalem name we that shore, 'Vision of peace,' that brings joy evermore! Wish and fufillment can severed be ne'er, Nor the thing prayed for come short of the prayer. 4 We, where no trouble distraction can bring, Safely the anthems of Sion shall sing; While for thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise Thy blessed people shall evermore raise. 5 *There dawns no sabbath, no sabbath is o'er, Those sabbath-keepers have one and no more; One and unending is that triumph-song Which to the angels and us shall belong. 6 *Now in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high, We for that country must yearn and must sigh, Seeking Jerusalem, dear native land, Through our long exile on Babylon's strand. 7 Low before him with our praises we fall, Of whom, and in whom, and through whom are all; Of whom, the Father; and through whom, the Son; In whom, the Spirit, with these ever One. Topics: All Saints November 1st; Common of Saints Languages: English Tune Title: REGNATOR ORBIS

Joy and triumph everlasting

Author: Adam of St Victor; Robert Bridges, 1844-1930 Hymnal: NEH1985 #229 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Person Name: Adam of St Victor Lyrics: 1 Joy and triumph everlasting Hath the heavenly Church on high; For that pure immortal gladness All our feast-days mourn and sigh: Yet in death’s dark desert wild Doth the mother aid her child, Guards celestial thence attend us, Stand in combat to defend us. 2 Here the world’s perpetual warfare Holds from heaven the soul apart; Legioned foes in shadowy terror Vex the Sabbath of the heart. O how happy that estate Where delight doth not abate; For that home the spirit yearneth, Where none languisheth nor mourneth. 3 There the body hath no torment, There the mind is free from care, There is every voice rejoicing, Every heart is loving there. Angels in that city dwell; Them their King delighteth well: Still they joy and weary never, More and more desiring ever. 4 There the seers and fathers holy, There the prophets glorified, All their doubts and darkness ended, In the Light of light abide. There the Saints, whose memories old We in faithful hymns uphold, Have forgot their bitter story In the joy of Jesu’s glory. 5 There from lowliness exalted Dwelleth Mary, Queen of grace, Ever with her presence pleading 'Gainst the sin of Adam's race. To that glory of the blest, By their prayers and faith confest, Us, us too, when death hath freed us, Christ of his good mercy lead us. Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holidays: General; Common of Saints; Funerals and The Departed; All Saints November 1st Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN PSALM 42

The spacious firmament on high

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: NEH1985 #267 (1986) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun from day to day Does his Creator's power display And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth; Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings, as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball; What though nor real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice; For ever singing as they shine, 'The hand that made us is divine.' Topics: Times and Seasons God in Nature; Rogation Days Languages: English Tune Title: ADDISON'S (LONDON)

The Lord my pasture shall prepare

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: NEH1985 #458 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 THE Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye; My noonday walks he shall attend, And all my midnight hours defend. 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, Or on the thirsty mountain pant, To fertile vales and dewy meads My weary wandering steps he leads, Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow. 3 Though in a bare and rugged way Through devious lonely wilds I stray, Thy bounty shall my pains beguile; The barren wilderness shall smile With sudden greens and herbage crowned, And streams shall murmur all around. 4 Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, 0 Lord, art with me still: Thy friendly staff shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade. Topics: God in Nature Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: SURREY

When all thy mercies, O my God

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: NEH1985 #472a (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3 When in the slippery paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm unseen conveyed me safe, And led me up to man. 4 When worn with sickness oft hast thou With health renewed my face; And when in sins and sorrows sunk, Revived my soul with grace. 5 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue, And after death in distant worlds The glorious theme renew. 6 Through all eternity to thee A joyful song I'll raise; For O, eternity's too short To utter all thy praise. Languages: English Tune Title: BELGRAVE

When all thy mercies, O my God

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: NEH1985 #472b (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3 When in the slippery paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm unseen conveyed me safe, And led me up to man. 4 When worn with sickness oft hast thou With health renewed my face; And when in sins and sorrows sunk, Revived my soul with grace. 5 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue, And after death in distant worlds The glorious theme renew. 6 Through all eternity to thee A joyful song I'll raise; For O, eternity's too short To utter all thy praise. Topics: New Year Languages: English Tune Title: CONTEMPLATION

God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year

Author: A. C. Ainger, 1841-1919 Hymnal: NEH1985 #495 (1986) Meter: Irregular Person Name: A. C. Ainger, 1841-1919 Lyrics: 1 God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year, God is working his purpose out and the time is drawing near; Nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 2 From utmost east to utmost west where'er man's foot hath trod, By the mouth of many messengers goes forth the voice of God, 'Give ear to me, ye continents, ye isles, give ear to me, That the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea.' 3 What can we do to work God's work, to prosper and increase The brotherhood of all mankind, the reign of the Prince of Peace? What can we do to hasten the time, the time that shall surely be, When the earth shall be filled with the lory of God as the waters cover the sea? 4 March we forth in the strength of God with the banner of Christ unfurled, That the light of the glorious gospel of truth may shine throughout the world; Fight we the fight with sorrow and sin, to set their captives free, That the earth may be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. 5 All we can do is nothing worth unless God blesses the deed; Vainly we hope for the harvest-tide till God gives life to the seed; Yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be, When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. Topics: Church and People The Kingdom of God; The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: BENSON

Once in royal David's city

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Hymnal: NEH1985 #34 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed: Mary was that Mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall: With the poor and mean and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour holy. 3 And through all his wondrous childhood Day by day like us he grew, He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us he knew: And he feeleth for our sadness, And he shareth in our gladness. 4 And our eyes at last shall see him Through his own redeeming love, For that Child so dear and gentle, Is our Lord in heaven above: And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone. 5 *Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall we see him: but in heaven, Set at God's right hand on high, Where like stars his children crowned, All in white shall wait around. Topics: Procession; The Christian Year Christmas; Mothering Sunday Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY

There is a green hill far away

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Hymnal: NEH1985 #92 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified Who died to save us all. 2 We may not know, we cannot tell What pains he had to bear, But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. 3 He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good; That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by his precious blood. 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. 5 O dearly, dearly has he loved, And we must love him too, And trust in his redeeming blood, And try his works to do. Topics: The Christian Year Passiontide; Holy Cross Day September 14th Languages: English Tune Title: HORSLEY

The eternal gates lift up their heads

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Hymnal: NEH1985 #133 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Lyrics: 1 The eternal gates lift up their heads, The doors are opened wide, The King of glory is gone up Unto his Father's side. 2 And ever on our earthly path A gleam of glory lies, A light still breaks behind the cloud That veils thee from our eyes. 3 Lift up our hearts, lift up our minds, And let thy grace be given, That, while we live on earth below, Our treasure be in heaven; 4 That, where thou art at God's right hand, Our hope, our love may be: Dwell in us now, that we may dwell For evermore in thee. Topics: The Christian Year Ascensiontide Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIS VICTORIA

Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Hymnal: NEH1985 #200 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult Of our life's wild restless sea Day by day his voice is sounding, Saying, 'Christian follow me': 2 As of old Saint Andrew heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, Leaving all for his dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, 'Christian, love me more'. 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still he calls, in cares and pleasures, 'Christian, love me more than these'. 5 Jesus calls us! By thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear thy call, Give our hearts to thy obedience, Serve and love thee best of all. Topics: St. Andrew, Patron of Scotland November 30th; The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANDREW

All things bright and beautiful

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Hymnal: NEH1985 #264 (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. 2 Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colours, He made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 3 The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset and the morning, That brightens up the sky; [Refrain] 4 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden,-- He made them every one; [Refrain] 5 *The tall trees in the greenwood, The meadows for our play, The rushes by the water, To gather every day;-- [Refrain] 6 He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Times and Seasons God in Nature; Harvest Languages: English Tune Title: ROYAL OAK

Christ be with me, Christ within me

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Hymnal: NEH1985 #278 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95 Lyrics: 1 Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. 2 Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all who love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Holy Communion Languages: English Tune Title: GARTAN

The highest and the holiest place

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-71 Hymnal: NEH1985 #165 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Henry Alford, 1810-71 Lyrics: 1 The highest and the holiest place Guards not the heart from sin; The Church that safest seems without May harbor foes within. 2 Within that small and chosen band, Beloved above the rest, One fell from his apostleship, A traitor soul unblest. 3 But ne'er the great designs of God Man’s sins shall overthrow; A better witness to the truth Forth to the lands shall go. 4 Matthias was the chosen one-- God's purpose cannot fail-- The word of grace no less shall sound, The truth no less prevail. 5 Righteous, O Lord, are all thy ways: Long as the worlds endure, From foes without and foes within Preserve thy Church secure. Topics: St. Matthias May 14th; The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Languages: English Tune Title: JACKSON

Come, ye thankful people, come

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-71 Hymnal: NEH1985 #259 (1986) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Person Name: Henry Alford, 1810-71 Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest-home! All be safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God’s own temple, come; Raise the song of harvest-home! 2 All the world is God’s own field, Fruit unto his praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Grant, O harvest Lord, that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take his harvest home; From his field shall purge away All that doth offend, that day; Give his angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store in his garner evermore. 4 Then, thou Church triumphant, come. Raise the song of harvest-home; All be safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, There for ever purified In God's garner to abide: Come, ten thousand angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest-home! Topics: Times and Seasons Harvest Languages: English Tune Title: ST GEORGE'S WINDSOR

Good Christian men, rejoice and sing!

Author: Cyril Alington, 1872-1955 Hymnal: NEH1985 #107 (1986) Person Name: Cyril Alington, 1872-1955 Lyrics: 1 Good Christian men, rejoice and sing! Now is the triumph of our King: To all the world glad news we bring: Alleluya! 2 The Lord of Life is risen for ay: Bring flowers of song to strew his way; Let all mankind rejoice and say: Alleluya! 3 Praise we in songs of victory That Love, that Life, which cannot die, And sing with hearts uplifted high: Alleluya! 4 Thy name we bless, O risen Lord, And sing today with one accord The life laid down, the life restored: Alleluya! Topics: The Christian Year Eastertide Languages: English Tune Title: VULPIUS (GELOB'T SEI GOTT)

God, whose city's sure foundation

Author: C. A. Alington, 1872-1955 Hymnal: NEH1985 #199 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Person Name: C. A. Alington, 1872-1955 Topics: Saints of England November 8th; The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Languages: English Tune Title: OBIIT

Lord of beauty, thine the splendour

Author: C. A. Alington, 1872-1955 Hymnal: NEH1985 #265 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Person Name: C. A. Alington, 1872-1955 Topics: Times and Seasons God in Nature Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE

Ye that know the Lord is gracious

Author: C. A. Alington 1872-1955 Hymnal: NEH1985 #477 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: C. A. Alington 1872-1955 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSTINGTON

Come, thou Redeemer of the earth

Author: St Ambrose, 340-97 Hymnal: NEH1985 #19a (1986) Person Name: St Ambrose, 340-97 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou Redeemer of the earth, And manifest thy virgin-birth: Let every age adoring fall, Such birth befits the God of all. 2 Begotten of no human will, But of the Spirit, thou art still The Word of God, in flesh arrayed, The Saviour, now to man displayed. 3 *The virgin womb that burden gained With virgin honour all unstained, The banners there of virtue glow, God in his temple dwells below. 4 *Forth from that chamber goeth he, That royal home of purity, A giant in twofold substance one, Rejoicing now his course to run. 5 *From God the Father he proceeds, To God the Father back he speeds, Runs out his course to death and hell, Returns on God’s high throne to dwell. 6 O equal to thy Father, thou! Gird on thy fleshly mantle now, The weakness of our mortal state With deathless might invigorate. 7 Thy cradle here shall glitter bright, And darkness glow with new-born light, No more shall night extinguish day, Where love's bright beams their power display. 8 O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee Eternal praise and glory be, Whom with the Father we adore And Holy Spirit, evermore. Amen. Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Office Hymn Languages: English Tune Title: VENI REDEMPTOR

Come, thou Redeemer of the earth

Author: St Ambrose, 340-97 Hymnal: NEH1985 #19b (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: St Ambrose, 340-97 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou Redeemer of the earth, And manifest thy virgin-birth: Let every age adoring fall, Such birth befits the God of all. 2 Begotten of no human will, But of the Spirit, thou art still The Word of God, in flesh arrayed, The Saviour, now to man displayed. 3 *The virgin womb that burden gained With virgin honour all unstained, The banners there of virtue glow, God in his temple dwells below. 4 *Forth from that chamber goeth he, That royal home of purity, A giant in twofold substance one, Rejoicing now his course to run. 5 *From God the Father he proceeds, To God the Father back he speeds, Runs out his course to death and hell, Returns on God’s high throne to dwell. 6 O equal to thy Father, thou! Gird on thy fleshly mantle now, The weakness of our mortal state With deathless might invigorate. 7 Thy cradle here shall glitter bright, And darkness glow with new-born light, No more shall night extinguish day, Where love's bright beams their power display. 8 O Jesu, Virgin-born, to thee Eternal praise and glory be, Whom with the Father we adore And Holy Spirit, evermore. Amen. Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Office Hymn Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR

Creator of the earth and sky

Author: St. Ambrose, 340-97; Charles Bigg, 1840-1908 Hymnal: NEH1985 #152 (1986) Person Name: St. Ambrose, 340-97 Lyrics: 1 Creator of the earth and sky, Ruling the firmament on high, Clothing the day with robes of light, Blessing with gracious sleep the night, 2 That rest may comfort weary men, And brace to useful toil again, And soothe awhile the harassed mind, And sorrow’s heavy load unbind: 3 Day sinks; we thank thee for thy gift; Night comes; and once again we lift Our prayer and vows and hymns that we Against all ills may shielded be. 4 That when black darkness closes day, And shadows thicken round our way, Faith may no darkness know, and night From faith’s clear beam may borrow light. 5 Pray we the Father and the Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One; Blest Trinity, whom all obey, Guard thou thy sheep by night and day. Amen. Topics: The Christian Year From Trinity Sunday to Advent; Office Hymn Weekday evenings Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS CREATOR

The eternal gifts of Christ the King

Author: St Ambrose, c. 340-97; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: NEH1985 #213a (1986) Person Name: St Ambrose, c. 340-97 Lyrics: 1 The eternal gifts of Christ the King, The Apostles’ glorious deeds, we sing; And while due hymns of praise we pay, Our thankful hearts cast grief away. 2 The Church in these her princes boasts, These victor chiefs of warrior hosts; The soldiers of the heavenly hall, The lights that rose on earth for all. 3 ’Twas thus the yearning faith of saints, The unconquered hope that never faints, The love of Christ that knows not shame, The prince of this world overcame. 4 In these the Father’s glory shone; In these the will of God the Son; In these exults the Holy Ghost; Through these rejoice the heavenly host. 5 Redeemer, hear us of thy love, That, with this glorious band above, Hereafter, of thine endless grace, Thy servants also may have place. Amen. Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holidays: General; Apostles and Evangelists; Office Hymn Languages: English Tune Title: AETERNA CHRISTI MUNERA

The eternal gifts of Christ the King

Author: St Ambrose, c. 340-97; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: NEH1985 #213b (1986) Person Name: St Ambrose, c. 340-97 Lyrics: 1 The eternal gifts of Christ the King, The Apostles’ glorious deeds, we sing; And while due hymns of praise we pay, Our thankful hearts cast grief away. 2 The Church in these her princes boasts, These victor chiefs of warriors hosts; The soldiers of the heavenly hall, The lights that rose on earth for all. 3 ’Twas thus the yearning faith of saints, The unconquered hope that never faints, The love of Christ that knows not shame, The prince of this world overcame. 4 In these the Father’s glory shone; In these the will of God the Son; In these exults the Holy Ghost; Through these rejoice the heavenly host. 5 Redeemer, hear us of thy love, That, with this glorious band above, Hereafter, of thine endless grace, Thy servants also may have place. Amen. Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holidays: General; Apostles and Evangelists; Office Hymn Tune Title: AETERNA CHRISTI MUNERA

O Strength and Stay upholding all creation

Author: St Ambrose, 340-397; John Ellerton, 1826-93; F. J. A. Hort, 1828-92 Hymnal: NEH1985 #248a (1986) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Person Name: St Ambrose, 340-397 Lyrics: 1 O Strength and Stay upholding all creation, Who ever dost thyself unmoved abide, Yet day by day the light in due gradation From hour to hour through all its changes guide; 2 Grant to life’s day a calm unclouded ending, An eve untouched by shadows of decay, The brightness of a holy death-bed blending With dawning glories of the eternal day. 3 Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving, Through Jesus Christ thy co-eternal Word, Who, with the Holy Ghost, by all things living Now and to endless ages art adored. Amen. Topics: Times and Seasons Evening Languages: English Tune Title: WELWYN

O Strength and Stay upholding all creation

Author: St Ambrose, 340-397; John Ellerton, 1826-93; F. J. A. Hort, 1828-92 Hymnal: NEH1985 #248b (1986) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Person Name: St Ambrose, 340-397 Lyrics: 1 O Strength and Stay upholding all creation, Who ever dost thyself unmoved abide, Yet day by day the light in due gradation From hour to hour through all its changes guide; 2 Grant to life’s day a calm unclouded ending, An eve untouched by shadows of decay, The brightness of a holy death-bed blending With dawning glories of the eternal day. 3 Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving, Through Jesus Christ thy co-eternal Word, Who, with the Holy Ghost, by all things living Now and to endless ages art adored. Amen. Topics: Times and Seasons Evening Tune Title: STRENGTH AND STAY

O dearest Lord, thy sacred head

Author: Father Andrew S.D.C., 1869-1946 Hymnal: NEH1985 #89a (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Father Andrew S.D.C., 1869-1946 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head With thorns was pierced for me; O pour thy blessing on my head That I may think for thee. 2 O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands With nails were pierced for me; O shed thy blessing on my hands That they may work for thee. 3 O dearest Lord, thy sacred feet With nails were pierced for me; O pour thy blessing on my feet That they may follow thee. 4 O dearest Lord, thy sacred heart With spear was pierced for me; O pour thy Spirit in my heart That I may live for thee. Topics: The Christian Year Passiontide Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT

O dearest Lord, thy sacred head

Author: Father Andrew S.D.C., 1869-1946 Hymnal: NEH1985 #89b (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Father Andrew S.D.C., 1869-1946 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head With thorns was pierced for me; O pour thy blessing on my head That I may think for thee. 2 O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands With nails were pierced for me; O shed thy blessing on my hands That they may work for thee. 3 O dearest Lord, thy sacred feet With nails were pierced for me; O pour thy blessing on my feet That they may follow thee. 4 O dearest Lord, thy sacred heart With spear was pierced for me; O pour thy Spirit in my heart That I may live for thee. Topics: The Christian Year Passiontide Tune Title: AYRSHIRE

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: NEH1985 #22 (1986) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Person Name: Anonymous Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my bedside till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me for ever, 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: The Christian Year Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG

Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: NEH1985 #305 (1986) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Anonymous Lyrics: 1 Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast, Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest, Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide, Wash me with water flowing from thy side. 2 Strength and protection may thy passion be, O blessèd Jesu, hear and answer me; Deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me, So shall I never, never part from thee. 3 Guard and defend me from the foe malign, In death's dread moments make me only thine; Call me and bid me come to thee on high Where I may praise thee with thy saints for ay. Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Holy Communion Languages: English Tune Title: ANIMA CHRISTI

National Anthem

Author: Anonymous; W. E. Hickson, 1803-70 Hymnal: NEH1985 #489 (1986) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Person Name: Anonymous First Line: God save our gracious Queen Lyrics: 1 God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save The Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save The Queen! 2 Thy choicest gifts in store On her be pleased to pour, Long may she reign: May she defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice God save The Queen! 3 *Nor on this land alone, But be God's mercies known From shore to shore: Lord, make the nations see That men should brothers be, And form one family The wide world o'er. Topics: Church and People National; St. George, Patron of England April 23rd Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL ANTHEM

When came in flesh the incarnate Word

Author: Joseph Anstice, 1808-36 Hymnal: NEH1985 #17 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Joseph Anstice, 1808-36 Lyrics: 1 WHEN came in flesh the incarnate Word, The heedless world slept on, And only simple shepherds heard That God had sent his Son. 2 When comes the Saviour at the last, From east to west shall shine The judgement light, and earth aghast Shall tremble at the sign. 3 Then shall the pure of heart be blest, As mild he comes to them, As when upon the Virgin’s breast He lay at Bethlehem: 4 As mild to meek-eyed love and faith, Only more strong to save; Strengthened by having bowed to death, By having burst the grave. 5 Lord, who could dare see thee descend In state, unless he knew Thou art the sorrowing sinner’s friend, The gracious and the true? 6 Dwell in our hearts, O Saviour blest; So shall thine advent’s dawn ’Twixt us and thee, our bosom-guest, Be but the veil withdrawn. Topics: The Christian Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: WALSALL

Lord Jesus Christ

Author: Patrick Appleford, b. 1924 Hymnal: NEH1985 #297 (1986) Meter: 4.5.5.3.8.8.8.3 Person Name: Patrick Appleford, b. 1924 Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Holy Communion Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING LORD

O praise our great and glorious Lord

Author: Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Hymnal: NEH1985 #116 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Lyrics: 1 O praise our great and gracious Lord, And call upon his name, To strains of joy tune every chord, His mighty acts proclaim: Tell how he freed his chosen race From Pharaoh's heavy hand, And led them by his sovereign grace To seek the promised land. 2 He gave the shadowing cloud by day, The moving fire by night, To guide his people on their way, And make their darkness light: To us, the light of Christ our Lord Illumines all our ways; He leads us by his gospel word, And turns our sighs to praise. 3 We too have manna from on high, The bread that came from heaven, And he who brought salvation nigh Has living water given: A rock is ours, from whence the spring In rich abundance flows, And Christ that rock, our priest and king, Both life and health bestows. 4 Come, let us prize this heavenly food, And trust our heavenly guide, So shall we find death’s fearful flood Serene as Jordan’s tide; And safely reach th'eternal shore No more by ills opprest; Where saints their Lord and God adore, And in his glory, rest. Topics: The Christian Year Eastertide; Easter Vigil Languages: English Tune Title: ST MATTHEW

Let bells peal forth the universal fame

Author: Peter Baelz, 1923-2000 Hymnal: NEH1985 #395 (1986) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Peter Baelz, 1923-2000 Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLANDS

Spread, O spread, thou mighty word

Author: Jonathan Bahnmaier, 1774-1841; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: NEH1985 #482 (1986) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: Jonathan Bahnmaier, 1774-1841 Lyrics: 1 SPREAD, O spread, thou mighty word, Spread the kingdom of the Lord, Wheresoe'er his breath has given Life to beings meant for heaven. 2 Tell them how the Father's will Made the world, and makes it still, How he sent his Son to save, How Christ conquered o'er the grave. 3 Tell of our Redeemer's love, Who for ever doth remove By his holy sacrifice All the guilt that on us lies. 4 Tell them of the Spirit given Now to guide us on to heaven, Strong and holy, just and true, Working both to will and do. 5 Word of life, most pure and strong, Lo, for thee the nations long; Spread, till from its dreary night All the world awakes to light! Topics: The Church Its Mission and Unity; Ember Days; Ordination Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT SEI DANK

Shall we not love thee, Mother dear

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: NEH1985 #184 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Lyrics: 1 Shall we not love thee, Mother dear, Whom Jesus loves so well, And to his glory year by year Thy praise and honour tell? 2 Thee did he choose from whom to take True flesh, his flesh to be; In it to suffer for our sake, And by it make us free. 3 O wondrous depth of love divine, That he should bend so low; And, Mary, O what joy was thine The Saviour's love to know. 4 Joy to be Mother of the Lord, Yet thine the truer bliss, In every thought and deed and word To be for ever his. 5 Now in the realm of life above Close to thy Son thou art, While on thy soul glad streams of love Flow from his sacred heart. 6 Jesu, the Virgin's holy Son, Praise we thy Mother blest; Grant when our earthly course is run, Life with the saints at rest. Topics: The Blessed Virgin Mary; The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper; Mothering Sunday; The Annunciation March 25th Languages: English Tune Title: BEATITUDO

On this day, the first of days

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: NEH1985 #256 (1986) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Topics: Times and Seasons Sunday Languages: English Tune Title: MONKLAND

Jesu, grant me this, I pray

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: NEH1985 #382 (1986) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Person Name: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Lyrics: 1 Jesu, grant me this, I pray, Ever in thy heart to stay; Let me evermore abide Hidden in thy wounded side. 2 If the evil one prepare, Or the world, a tempting snare, I am safe when I abide In thy heart and wounded side. 3 If the flesh, more dangerous still, Tempt my soul to deeds of ill, Naught I fear when I abide In thy heart and wounded side. 4 Death will come one day to me; Jesu, cast me not from thee: Dying let me still abide In thy heart and wounded side. Topics: Lent Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 13

Lord, thy word abideth

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: NEH1985 #407 (1986) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Person Name: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 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 Succour 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! Languages: English Tune Title: RAVENSHAW

O praise ye the Lord!

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: NEH1985 #427 (1986) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Person Name: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Lyrics: 1 O PRAISE ye the Lord! Praise him in the height; Rejoice in his word, Ye angels of light; Ye heavens adore him By whom you were made, And worship before him, In brightness arrayed. 2 O praise ye the Lord! Praise him on the earth, In tuneful accord, Ye sons of new birth; Praise him who has brought you His grace from above, Praise him who has taught you To sing of his love. 3 O praise ye the Lord! All things that give sound; Each jubilant chord, Re-echo around; Loud organs, his glory Forth tell in deep tone, And sweet harp, the story Of what he has done. 4 O praise ye the Lord! Thanksgiving and song To him be out-poured All ages along: For love in creation, For heaven restored, For grace of salvation, O praise ye the Lord! Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDATE DOMINUM (Parry)

Rejoice to-day with one accord

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: NEH1985 #444 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Person Name: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Lyrics: 1 REJOICE to-day with one accord, Sing out with exultation; Rejoice and praise our mighty Lord, Whose arm hath brought salvation. His works of love proclaim The greatness of his name; For he is God alone, Who hath his mercy shown: Let all his saints adore him! 2 When in distress to him we cried He heard our sad complaining; O trust in him, what'er betide, His love is all-sustaining. Triumphant songs of praise To him our hearts shall raise; Now every voice shall say, O praise our God alway: Let all his saints adore him! Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG

The King of love my Shepherd is

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: NEH1985 #457a (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Lyrics: 1 THE King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his And he is mine for ever. 2 Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul he leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow With food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I 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 thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; Thy unction, grace bestoweth: And O what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise Within thy house for ever. Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: ST COLUMBA

The King of love my Shepherd is

Author: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: NEH1985 #457b (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: H. W. Baker, 1821-77 Lyrics: 1 THE King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his And he is mine for ever. 2 Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul he leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow With food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I 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 thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; Thy unction, grace bestoweth: And O what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise Within thy house for ever. Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME

Onward, Christian soldiers

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: NEH1985 #435 (1986) Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Person Name: S. Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Lyrics: 1 ONWARD, Christian solders, 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 *At the sign of triumph Satan's legions flee; On then, Christian soldiers, On to victory. Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise. [Refrain] 3 *Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, 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] 4 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] 5 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song; Glory, laud, and honour Unto Christ the King; This through countless ages Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ST GERTRUDE

He wants not friends that hath thy love

Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-91 Hymnal: NEH1985 #371 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Richard Baxter, 1615-91 Lyrics: 1 He wants not friends that hath thy love, And may converse and walk with thee And with thy saints, here and above, With whom forever I must be. 2 Within the fellowship of saints Is wisdom, safety and delight; And when my heart declines and faints, It’s raisèd by their heat and light. 3 As for my friends, they are not lost: The several vessels of thy fleet Though parted now, by tempests tossed, Shall safely in the haven meet. 4 We still are centred all in thee, Though distant, members of one Head; Within one family we be, And by one faith and spirit led. 5 Before thy throne we daily meet As joint-petitioners to thee; In spirit each the other greet, And shall again each other see. 6 The heavenly hosts, world without end, Shall be my company above; And thou, my best and surest Friend, Who shall divide me from thy love? Topics: Funerals and The Departed Languages: English Tune Title: CAMERONIAN MIDNIGHT HYMN

Lord, it belongs not to my care

Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-91 Hymnal: NEH1985 #402 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Richard Baxter, 1615-91 Lyrics: 1 Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve thee is my share, And this thy grace must give. 2 If life be long, I will be glad That I may long obey; If short, yet why should I be sad To end my little day! 3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than he went through before; He that into God's kingdom comes Must enter by this door. 4 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet Thy blessèd face to see: For if thy work on earth be sweet, What will thy glory be! 5 My knowledge of that life is small, The eye of faith is dim; But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, And I shall be with him. Topics: Funerals and The Departed Languages: English Tune Title: ST MARY

Ye holy angels bright

Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-191 Hymnal: NEH1985 #475 (1986) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Person Name: Richard Baxter, 1615-191 Lyrics: 1 YE holy angels bright, Who wait at God's right hand, Or through the realms of light Fly at your Lord's command, Assist our song, For else the theme Too high doth seem For mortal tongue. 2 Ye blessèd souls at rest, Who ran this earthly race, And now, from sin released, Behold the Saviour's face, God's praises sound, As in his sight With sweet delight Ye do abound. 3 Ye saints, who toil below, Adore your heavenly King, And onward as ye go Some joyful anthem sing; Take what he gives And praise him still, Through good or ill, Who ever lives! 4 My soul, bear thou thy part, Triumph in God above: And with a well-tuned heart Sing thou the songs of love! Let all thy days Till life shall end, Whate'er he send, Be filled with praise. Topics: Michaelmas Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH

Lord of the boundless curves of space

Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-84 Hymnal: NEH1985 #405 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-84 Topics: The Christian Year Advent; God in Nature Languages: English Tune Title: KONOMICHI

Hail, harbinger of morn

Author: The Venerable Bede, 673-735; Charles Calverley, 1831-84 Hymnal: NEH1985 #169 (1986) Meter: 6.6.10 D Person Name: The Venerable Bede, 673-735 Lyrics: 1 Hail, harbinger of morn: Thou that art this day born, And heraldest the Word with clarion voice! Ye faithful ones, in him Behold the dawning dim Of the bright day, and let your hearts rejoice. 2 John;--by that chosen name To call him, Gabriel came By God's appointment from his home on high: What deeds that babe should do To manhood when he grew, God sent his angel forth to testify. 3 There is none greater, none, Than Zechariah's son; Than this no mightier prophet hath been born: Of prophets he may claim More than a prophet's fame; Sublimer deeds than theirs his brow adorn. 4 'Lo, to prepare thy way,' Did God the Father say 'Before thy face my messenger I send, Thy coming to forerun; As on the orient sun Doth the bright daystar morn by morn attend.' 5 Praise therefore God most high; Praise him who came to die For us, his Son that liveth evermore; And to the Spirit raise, The Comforter, like praise, While time endureth, and when time is o'er. Topics: St. John the Baptist; The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Languages: English Tune Title: HAIL, HARBINGER OF MORN

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