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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878 Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 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 thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration. 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth! Hast thou not seen How thy desires e'er have been Granted in what He ordaineth? 3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee. 4 Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him. Let the Amen Sound from His people again, Forevermore we adore Him. Topics: The Assembly at Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration; Praise Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN Text Sources: German Hymn

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 328 hymnals First Line: Each little flow'r that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, And all things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flow'r that opens, Each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountains, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky. [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden: God made them ev'ry one. [Refrain] 4 God 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: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence; Children's Selections; Creation and Nature; God Hand/work in nature, world, universe; Love Of God; Hope; Joy; Trust Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Author: John F. Wade, c.1711-1786; Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 730 hymnals First Line: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore Him Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, born the king of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! 2 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [Refrain] 3 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain] Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Christmas; Christian Year Christmas Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11 Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; John F. Young, 1820-1885 Meter: 6.6.8.9.6.6 Appears in 623 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing alleluia; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! 3 Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Christmas; Christian Year Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:6-14 Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Author: Theodulph of Orleans, c. 760-821; John M. Neale, 1816-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 601 hymnals Lyrics: All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 1 You are the King of Israel, And David’s royal Son, Now in the Lord’s Name coming, Our King and Blessed One. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 2 The company of angels Are praising You on high; And mortals, joined with all things Created, make reply. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 3 The people of the Hebrews With palms before You went; Our praise and prayers and anthems Before You we present. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 4 To You before Your passion, They sang their hymns of praise; to You, now high exalted, Our melody we raise. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 5 Their praises You accepted; Accept the prayers we bring, Great source of love and goodness, Our Savior and our King. All glory, laud, and honor To You, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Palm/Passion Sunday; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Petition; Praise; Prayer; Redemption Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH

Look and Live

Author: William A. Ogden, 1841-1897 Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 140 hymnals First Line: I've a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! Refrain First Line: "Look and live," my brother, live Lyrics: 1 I’ve a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! The message unto you I’ll give. ’Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah! It is only that you “look and live.” Refrain: “Look and live,” my brother, live. Look to Jesus now and live. ’Tis recorded in His Word, Hallelujah! It is only that you “look and live.” 2 I’ve a message full of love, Hallelujah! A message, O my friend, for you. ’Tis a message from above, Hallelujah! Jesus said it, and I know ’tis true. [Refrain] 3 Life is offered unto you. Hallelujah! Eternal life your soul shall have If you’ll only look to Him. Hallelujah! Look to Jesus, who alone can save. [Refrain] 4 I will tell you how I came, Hallelujah! To Jesus when He made me whole: ’Twas believing on His name, Hallelujah! I trusted and He saved my soul. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Encouragement; Eternal Life; Wholeness Scripture: Luke 10:23-24 Used With Tune: LOOK AND LIVE

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting, 1825-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 425 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm has bound the restless wave, Who bade the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 2 O Savior, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And calm amid the rage did sleep: Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 O Holy Spirit, who did brood Upon the chaos wild and rude, And bade its angry tumult cease, And gave, for fierce confusion, peace: Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 O Trinity of love and pow'r, All trav'lers guard in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad praise from air and land and sea. Topics: Freedom Songs and Patriotic Hymns Patriotic Hymns; Petition Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Used With Tune: MELITA

Trust and Obey

Author: John H. Sammis, 1846-1919 Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 441 hymnals First Line: When we walk with the Lord Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey- For there’s no other way To be happy in Jesus But to trust and obey. 2 Not a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies, But His smile quickly drives it away; Not a doubt nor a fear, Not a sigh nor a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey. 3 Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief nor a loss, Not a frown nor a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. 4 But we never can prove The delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; For the favor He shows And the joy He bestows Are for those who will trust and obey. 5 Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we’ll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go- Never fear, only trust and obey. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Faith, Trust, Love; Burdens; New Life in Jesus Christ; Obedience; Sorrow; Trust; Word of God Scripture: Exodus 19:5 Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 509 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, Who order all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 3 O come, O come, great Lord of might, Who to Your tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times once gave the Law In cloud and majesty and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust Your mighty power to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 5 O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 6 O come, O Dayspring from on high And cheer us by Your drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadow put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of humankind; O bid our sad divisions cease, And be for us our King of Peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to you, O Israel! Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Advent; Christian Year Advent (First) Scripture: Exodus 20 Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin, 9th C.

Mighty God Who Called Creation

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Mighty God who called creation From the unformed womb of space, Newborn worlds of gleaming glory, Fresh with hope and ripe with grace: Speak again with pow'r and promise When the storms of fear increase; To our chaos and confusion Let Your light and truth bring peace. 2 As we worship, may Your Spirit Breathe through us the pow'r of prayer, Words of life for daily living, Strength to do and faith to dare. Come, enflame us, Holy Spirit, Like the Church at Pentecost; Help us bear the light of blessing To the least, the last, the lost. 3 Rooted in the love of Jesus, Nourished by His flesh and blood, May we prove a fruitful vineyard Joined in mutual servanthood. Work through us, O risen Savior, To reap peace from fields of strife; Bring our barren wastes to blossom; Lead us out of death to life. 4 Keep us faithful, joyful, loving, Filled with hope through grief and pain, Knowing that the One who made us Has redeemed and will sustain: Triune God, of boundless glory, Yet in human form made known, Raise us up to be a people Called by love to be Your own. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Commitment/Dedication; Discipleship; God Hand/work in nature, world, universe; Holy Spirit Renewal; Service Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Spirit of the Living God

Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Meter: Irregular Appears in 100 hymnals Topics: The Assembly at Worship Prayer; Presence of Holy Spirit; Submission/Surrender Scripture: John 1:32 Used With Tune: IVERSON

Now the Day Is Over

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 945 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Father, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tend'rest blessing May our eyelids close. 3 Through the long night watches, May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Marking Time (Morning/Evening); Prayer of/for Protection and Guidance; Service Music Evening; Service Music Evening Prayer Used With Tune: MERRIAL

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore, 1779-1852; Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,055 hymnals First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish- Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish: Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot cure.” 3 Here see the Bread of Life, see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above; Come to the feast of love- come ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heav’n can remove. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Encouragement; Sorrow Scripture: Isaiah 54:7 Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR

Does Jesus Care?

Author: Frank E. Graeff, 1860-1919 Meter: 9.8.10.8 with refrain Appears in 154 hymnals First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: O yes, He cares— I know he cares! Lyrics: 1 Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth or song; As the burdens press, and the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long? Refrain: O yes, He cares- I know He cares! His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares. 2 Does Jesus care when my way is dark With a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades into deep night shades, Does He care enough to be near? [Refrain] 3 Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief I find no relief, Though my tears flow all the night long? [Refrain] 4 Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye To the dearest on earth to me, And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks— Is it aught to Him? does He see? [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Confidence; Encouragement; Providence of Jesus Christ; Sorrow Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Used With Tune: MY SAVIOR CARES

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer, 1834-1907 Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 727 hymnals Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each vict’ry will help you, Some other to win; Fight valiantly onward, Evil passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain; God’s name hold in rev’rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] 3 To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown; Through faith we will conquer, Though often cast down; He who is our Savior, Our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Confidence; Consecration; Encouragement; Faith; Holiness; Temptation/Trial; Trust Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:11 Used With Tune: YIELD NOT

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph M. Scriven, 1819-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,692 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged– Take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness– Take it to the Lord in prayer! 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge– Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee– Thou wilt find a solace there. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Encouragement; Jesus Christ Friend Scripture: Psalm 38:12 Used With Tune: ANNIE LOWERY

In the Garden

Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8.9.10.7 with refrain Appears in 260 hymnals First Line: I come to the garden alone Refrain First Line: And He walks with me, and He talks with me Lyrics: 1 I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. Refrain: And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known. 2 He speaks, and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing; And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing. [Refrain] 3 I'd stay in the garden with Him Though the night around me be falling; But He bids me go– through the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Joy; Inner Peace; Prayer Scripture: Genesis 3:8 Used With Tune: GARDEN

Since Jesus Came into My Heart

Author: Rufus H. McDaniel, 1860-1950 Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 239 hymnals First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I have sought, Since Jesus came into my heart! Refrain: Since Jesus came into my heart, Since Jesus came into my heart, Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll, Since Jesus came into my heart. 2 I have ceased from my wand'ring and going astray, Since Jesus came into my heart! And my sins which were many are all washed away, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 3 I’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure, Since Jesus came into my heart! And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me, Since Jesus came into my heart! And the gates of the City beyond I can see, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 5 I shall go there to dwell in that city, I know, Since Jesus came into my heart! And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Contentment; New Life in Jesus Christ; Joy; Peace with God Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11 Used With Tune: MCDANIEL

Shine on Me

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,226 hymnals First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say Refrain First Line: Shine on me, Shine on me 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.” Refrain: Shine on me, Shine on me. Let the light from the lighthouse, Shine on me. Shine on me. Shine on me. Let the light from the lighthouse Shine on me. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Peace Beheld our helpless grief; He saw, and O amazing love! He came to our relief. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Burdens; Comfort; Grief; Spirituals Scripture: Psalm 31:16 Used With Tune: SHINE ON ME Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

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 Don’t ever be discouraged, For Jesus is your friend; And if you lack for knowledge, He’ll ne'er refuse to lend. [Refrain] 3 If you can't preach like Peter, If you can't pray like Paul, Just tell the love of Jesus, And say, “He died for all!” [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Encouragement; Healing; Spirituals; Wholeness Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners

Author: J. Wilbur Chapman, 1859-1918 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Jesus! what a friend for sinners! Lyrics: 1 Jesus! what a Friend for sinners! Jesus! Lover of my soul; Friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Savior, makes me whole. Refrain: Hallelujah! what a Savior! Hallelujah! what a Friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving, He is with me to the end. 2 Jesus! what a Strength for weakness! Let me hide myself in Him; Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my Strength, my vict'ry wins. [Refrain] 3 Jesus! what a Help in sorrow! While the billows o'er me roll, Even when my heart is breaking, He, my Comfort, helps my soul. [Refrain] 4 Jesus! I do now receive Him, More than all in Him I find, He has granted me forgiveness, I am His, and He is mine. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Forgiveness; Jesus Christ Friend; Presence of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work; Jesus Christ Savior Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,621 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds To all believing ears! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, And drives away our fears. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled mind; His manna for each hungry soul, The lost and weary find. 3 Blest Name! The rock on which we build, Our shield and resting place, Our never-failing comfort, filled With blessings of His grace! 4 O Jesus, Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, Our Prophet, Priest, and King, Our Lord, our Life, our Way, our End, Accept the praise we bring. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Holy name of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Works to/for the believer; Praise Used With Tune: ST. PETER

As a Fire Is Meant for Burning

Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Mission, Kingdom, Social Concern; Care/Concern For humanity; Church Family of believers; Church Ministers/ministry; Journey; Justice/Social Concern; World Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Used With Tune: NETTLETON

The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Mission, Kingdom, Social Concern; Justice Poverty; Ministry; Sending Forth; Service Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4 Used With Tune: AZMON

Come, Thou Almighty King

Author: Anonymous Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,791 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all-glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come, Thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword, Our prayer attend: Come and Thy people bless, And give Thy Word success- Spirit of holiness, On us descend. 3 Come, Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour: Thou who almighty art, Now rule in ev'ry heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of pow'r. 4 To the great One-in-Three Eternal praises be, Hence evermore: His sov'reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life The Church and Communion of the Saints; Adoration; Praise; Prayer; Trinity Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 859 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 mystic sweet 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: The Gospel in the Christian Life The Church and Communion of the Saints; Church; Communion of Saints; Saints Scripture: Psalm 118:22 Used With Tune: AURELIA

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 570 hymnals First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, All who by faith before the world confessed, Your name, O Jesus, be for ever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 You were their rock, their fortress and their might; You, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; You in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may Your soldiers, faithful, true and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, family divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one within Your great design. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day: The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life The Church and Communion of the Saints; Church Family of believers; Communion of Saints; Praise; Saints Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ, our Head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Zion's help forever And our confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call You, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With your steadfast loving kindness, Hear Your servants as they pray; And Your fullest benediction Shed in all its brightest ray. 3 Here bestow on all Your servants What they ask of You to gain; What they gain from You, forever With the blessed to retain; And hereafter in Your glory Evermore with You to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever three and ever one: One in might and one in glory While unending ages run! Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life The Church and Communion of the Saints; Blessing; Christian unity; Church; Church Gathered for worship; Communion of Saints; Love Of God; Hope; Petition; Praise; Prayer; Trust Scripture: Psalm 118:22 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Blest Be the Tie that Binds

Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,273 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share each other's woes, Each other's burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and joy shall reign Through all eternity. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life The Church and Communion of the Saints; Burdens; Christian unity; Church; Comfort; Freedom; Justice/Social Concern; Prayer; Service; Sin; Suffering Scripture: Acts 20:37-38 Used With Tune: DENNIS

Sing a New Church

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: Summoned by the God who made us Refrain First Line: Let us bring the gifts that differ Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life The Church and Communion of the Saints; Christian unity; Church; Church Family of believers; Church Gathered for worship Scripture: Joel 3:1 Used With Tune: NETTLETON

We Gather Together

Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 200 hymnals First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing: Sing praises to His name; He forgets not His own. 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Whose kingdom calls all to the love which endures. So from the beginning the fight we were winning: You, Lord, were at our side; all glory be Yours! 3 We all do extol You our leader triumphant, And pray that You still our defender will be. Let Your congregation escape tribulation: Your name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life The Church and Communion of the Saints; Church; Providence of God; Praise Scripture: Psalm 67:7 Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Netherlands folk hymn

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come- Raise the song of harvest-home: All is safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin. God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied: Come to God's own temple, come- Raise the song of harvest-home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield: Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown. First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come And shall take His harvest home: From His field shall in that day All offenses purge away- Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest-home: Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, forever purified, In Thy presence to abide: Come, with all Thine angels, come- Raise the glorious harvest-home. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Second Coming; Christian Year Advent (Second Coming); Thanksgiving Day Scripture: Psalm 67:6-7 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

The Sweet By and By

Author: Sanford F. Bennett, 1836-1889 Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 658 hymnals First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by Lyrics: 1 There's a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar, For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. Refrain: In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore; In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. 2 We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blest; And our spirits shall sorrow no more- Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. [Refrain] 3 To our bountiful Father above We will offer our tribute of praise For the glorious gift of His love And the blessings that hallow our days. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Heaven Scripture: John 14:2 Used With Tune: SWEET BY AND BY

On Jordan's Stormy Banks

Author: Samuel Stennett, 1727-1795 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,331 hymnals First Line: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye; To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. Refrain: I am bound for the promised land, I am bound for the promised land; Oh, who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. 2 All o'er those wide-extended plains, Shines one eternal day; There God the Son forever reigns, And scatters night away. [Refrain] 3 No chilling winds or pois'nous breath Can reach that healthful shore; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death, Are felt and feared no more. [Refrain] 4 When shall I reach that happy place And be forever blest? When shall I see my Father's face, And in God's bosom rest? [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Heaven; Reign of Jesus Christ Scripture: Joshua 1:2-4 Used With Tune: STORMY BANKS

The Uncloudy Day

Author: Rev. J. K. Alwood Meter: 12.10.12.10 with refrain Appears in 201 hymnals First Line: O they tell me of a home far beyond the skies Refrain First Line: O that land of the cloudless day Lyrics: 1 O they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, O they tell me of a home far away; O they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise; O they tell me of an uncloudy day. Refrain: O the land of cloudless day, O the land of an uncloudy day. O they tell me of a home where no storm-clouds rise, O they tell me of an uncloudy day. 2 O they tell me of a home where my friends have gone, O they tell me of that land far away, Where the tree of life in eternal bloom Sheds its fragrance thro' the uncloudy day. [Refrain] 3 O they tell me of a King in His beauty there, And they tell me that mine eyes shall behold Where He sits on the throne that is whiter than snow, In the city that is made of gold. [Refrain] 4 O they tell me that He smiles on His children there, And His smile drives their sorrows all away; And they tell me that no tears ever come again, In that lovely land of uncloudy day. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Heaven Scripture: Revelation 21:4 Used With Tune: UNCLOUDY DAY

We're Marching to Zion

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 6.6.8.8.6.6 with refrain Appears in 1,787 hymnals First Line: Come, we that love the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known, Join in a song with sweet accord, Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne, And thus surround the throne. Refrain: We're marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; We're marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God. 2 Let those refuse to sing Who never knew our God; But children of the heav'nly King, But children of the heav'nly King, May speak their joys abroad, May speak their joys abroad. [Refrain] 3 The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets Before we reach the heav'nly fields, Before we reach the heav'nly fields, Or walk the golden streets, Or walk the golden streets. [Refrain] 4 Then let our songs abound, And ev'ry tear be dry; We're marching through Immanuel's ground, We're marching through Immanuel's ground, To fairer worlds on high, To fairer worlds on high. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Heaven Scripture: Psalm 2:6 Used With Tune: MARCHING TO ZION

When We All Get to Heaven

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 298 hymnals First Line: Sing the wondrous love of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace; In the mansions bright and blessed He'll prepare for us a place. Refrain: When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, we'll sing and shout the victory! 2 While we walk the pilgrim pathway Clouds will overspread the sky; But when trav'ling days are over Not a shadow, not a sigh. [Refrain] 3 Let us then be true and faithful, Trusting, serving ev'ry day; Just one glimpse of Him in glory Will the toils of life repay. [Refrain] 4 Onward to the prize before us! Soon His beauty we'll behold; Soon the pearly gates will open– We shall tread the streets of gold. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Heaven; Joy Scripture: Psalm 16:11 Used With Tune: HEAVEN

Song of Farewell

Author: Dennis C. Smolarski, CJ Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Come, to his/her aid, O saints of God Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Funerals; Heaven; Sickness Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH Text Sources: Subvenite

America the Beautiful

Author: Katherine L. Bates, 1859-1929 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 506 hymnals First Line: O beautiful for spacious skies Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea. 2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law. 3 O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness, And ev'ry gain divine. 4 O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea. Topics: Freedom Songs and Patriotic Hymns Patriotic Hymns; Nation/National Hymns; Patriotic/Patriotism Scripture: Psalm 65:5-13 Used With Tune: MATERNA

God of Our Fathers

Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 419 hymnals First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor thru the skies, Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past, In this free land by Thee our lot is cast; Be Thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay, Thy word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase, Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way, Lead us from night to never ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine! Topics: Freedom Songs and Patriotic Hymns Patriotic Hymns; Nation/National Hymns; Patriotic/Patriotism Scripture: Psalm 44:1-9 Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN

Gloria Patri

Appears in 988 hymnals First Line: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son Lyrics: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Topics: Service Music; Service Music Gloria Patri Used With Tune: [Glory be to the Father, and to the Son] Text Sources: 2nd Century

Halle, Halle, Halle

Appears in 459 hymnals First Line: Halle, halle, hallelujah! Lyrics: Halle, halle, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelu, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah! Halle, halle, hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelu, hallelujah! Topics: Service Music; Service Music Alleluia Used With Tune: [Halle, halle, hallelujah]

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Appears in 1,225 hymnals Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen, Amen. Topics: Service Music; Praise; Service Music Refrain Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:31 Used With Tune: [Praise God, from whom all blessings flow]

Threefold Amen

Appears in 983 hymnals First Line: Amen, Amen, Amen Lyrics: Amen, Amen, Amen. Topics: Service Music; Service Music Amen Used With Tune: [Amen, Amen, Amen]

The Lord's Prayer

Appears in 729 hymnals First Line: Our Father, which art in heaven Lyrics: Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil: for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen. Amen. Topics: Service Music; Service Music Lord's Prayer Used With Tune: [Our Father, which art in heaven]

All Things Come of Thee

Appears in 127 hymnals First Line: All things come of Thee, O Lord Lyrics: All things come of Thee, O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee. Topics: Service Music; Service Music Offertory Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:14 Used With Tune: [All things come of Thee, O Lord]

Day Is Dying in the West

Author: Mary A. Lathbury, 1841-1913 Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain Appears in 554 hymnals Refrain First Line: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts! Lyrics: 1 Day is dying in the west; Heav'n is touching earth with rest; Wait and worship while the night Sets her evening lamps alight Through all the sky. Refrain: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts! Heav'n and earth are full of Thee; Heav'en and earth are praising Thee, O Lord most high! 2 Lord of life, beneath the dome Of the universe, Thy home, Gather us who seek Thy face To the fold of Thy embrace, For Thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 While the deep'ning shadows fall, Heart of Love, enfolding all, Through the glory and the grace Of the stars that veil Thy face, Our hearts ascend. [Refrain] 4 When forever from our sight Pass the stars, the day, the night, Lord of angels, on our eyes Let eternal morning rise, And shadows end. [Refrain] Topics: Praise; Service Music Evening; Service Music Evening Prayer Used With Tune: CHAUTAUQUA

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Author: Anonymous Meter: 7.7.7.8 Appears in 113 hymnals First Line: I am weak but Thou art strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I'll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee. Refrain: Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, if You please? Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 2 Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain] 3 When my feeble life is o'er, Time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o'er To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. [Refrain] Topics: The Assembly at Worship Prayer; Petition; Prayer Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27 Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993 Meter: Irregular Appears in 112 hymnals Topics: The Assembly at Worship Prayer; Providence of Jesus Christ Scripture: Psalm 139:10 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

Hear Our Prayer

Appears in 98 hymnals First Line: Hear our prayer, O Lord Lyrics: Hear our prayer, O Lord; Hear our prayer, O Lord; Incline Thine ear to us and grant us Thy peace. Amen. Topics: Service Music; Prayer; Service Music Prayer Scripture: Psalm 143:1 Used With Tune: [Hear our prayer, O Lord]

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