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We Are Called to Be God's People
Author: Thomas A. Jackson, 1931- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Fellowship Scripture: Proverbs 3:14 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
We Are Called to Be God's People
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 heaven to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling,
all thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love thou art;
visit us with thy salvation,
enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit
into every troubled breast;
let us all in thee inherit,
let us find the promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning,
Alpha and Omega be;
end of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.
3 Come, almighty to deliver,
let us all thy life receive;
suddenly return, and never,
nevermore thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve thee as thy hosts above,
pray and praise thee without ceasing,
glory in thy perfect love.
4 Finish then thy new creation,
pure and spotless let us be;
let us see thy great salvation
perfectly restored in thee:
changed from glory into glory,
till in heaven we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before thee,
lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Adoration Scripture: Revelation 21:6 Used With Tune: BEECHER
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 219 hymnals First Line: Alleluia, alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia, alleluia!
Hearts to heaven and voices raise:
sing to God a hymn of gladness,
sing to God a hymn of praise;
he who on the cross a victim
for the world's salvation bled--
Jesus Christ, the King of glory,
now is risen from the dead.
2 Alleluia, Christ is risen!
Death at last has met defeat:
see the ancient powers of evil
in confusion and retreat;
once he died, and once was buried:
now he lives forevermore,
Jesus Christ, the world's Redeemer,
whom we worship and adore.
3 Christ is risen, we are risen!
Set your hearts on things above;
there in all the Father's glory
lives and reigns our King of love;
hear the word of peace he brings us,
see his wounded hands and side!
Now let every wrong be ended,
every sin be crucified.
4 Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory be to God on high:
Alleluia to the Savior
who has gained the victory;
Alleluia to the Spirit,
fount of love and sanctity!
Alleluia, alleluia
to the Triune Majesty! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY Text Sources: Jubilate Hymns, 1982, rev. vss. 2 & 3
Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 12.10.12.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 405 hymnals First Line: Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Refrain First Line: Praise him! Praise him! Tell of his excellent greatness Lyrics: 1 Praise him! Praise him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
Sing, O earth, his wonderful love proclaim!
Hail him! Hail him! Highest archangels in glory;
strength and honor give to his holy name!
Like a shepherd Jesus will guard his children,
in his arms he carries them all day long:
Refrain:
Praise him! Praise him!
Tell of his excellent greatness.
Praise him, praise him,
ever in joyful song!
2 Praise him! Praise him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
For our sins he suffered, and bled, and died;
he our rock, our hope of eternal salvation.
Hail him, hail him, Jesus the crucified.
Sound his praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows;
love unbounded, wonderful, deep, and strong: [Refrain]
3 Praise him! Praise him! Jesus, our blessèd Redeemer!
Heavenly portals loud with hosannas ring!
Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever.
Crown him, crown him, Prophet and Priest and King!
Christ is coming, over the world victorious,
power and glory unto the Lord belong: [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 18:16 Used With Tune: JOYFUL SONG
Praise Him! Praise Him!
America, the Beautiful
Author: Katharine 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 every 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 every 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!
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7 Used With Tune: MATERNA
America, the Beautiful
All Glory, Laud and Honor
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Theodulph of Orleans, ca. 760-821 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 601 hymnals First Line: You are the king of Israel Lyrics: Refrain:
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 blessèd One!
2 The company of angels
are praising you on high,
creation and all mortals
in chorus make reply: [Refrain]
3 The people of the Hebrews
with palms before you went;
our praise and prayer and anthems
before you we present: [Refrain]
4 To you, before your passion,
they sang their hymns of praise;
to you, now high exalted,
our melody we raise: [Refrain]
5 As you received their praises,
accept the prayers we bring,
for you delight in goodness,
O good and gracious King! [Refrain] Scripture: Mark 11:8-10 Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH
All Glory, Laud and Honor
The Church of Christ in Every Age
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in every age,
beset by change but Spirit-led,
must claim and test its heritage
and keep on rising from the dead.
2 Across the world, across the street,
the victims of injustice cry
for shelter and for bread to eat,
and never live until they die.
3 Then let the servant church arise,
a caring church that longs to be
a partner in Christ's sacrifice,
and clothed in Christ's humanity.
4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed,
can cure the fever in our blood,
and teach us how to share our bread
and feed the starving multitude.
5 We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord:
to care for all, without reserve,
and spread Christ's liberating word.
Scripture: John 21:15-17 Used With Tune: WAREHAM
The Church of Christ in Every Age
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
Author: Sebastian Temple, 1928-1998 Meter: Irregular Appears in 40 hymnals Refrain First Line: O Master, grant that I may never seek Scripture: Matthew 5:9 Used With Tune: PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 84 hymnals 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 every 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 every 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: Adoration; Dedication Instruments Scripture: Colossians 3:16 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Open My Eyes, That I May See
Author: Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897 Meter: 8.8.9.8.8.8.8.4 Appears in 238 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Open my eyes, that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me;
place in my hands the wonderful key
that shall unlock and set me free.
Silently now, on bended knee,
ready I wait your will to see;
open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
2 Open my ears, that I may hear
voices of truth you send so clear,
and while the message sounds in my ear,
everything false will disappear.
Silently now, on bended knee,
ready I wait your will to see;
open my ears, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
3 Open my mouth, and let me bear
gladly the warm truth everywhere;
open my heart, and let me prepare
love with your children thus to share.
Silently now, on bended knee,
ready I wait your will to see;
open my heart, illumine me,
Spirit divine! Scripture: Revelation 1:18 Used With Tune: OPEN MY EYES
Open My Eyes, That I May See
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
Author: Rusty Edwards, 1955- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise the One who breaks the darkness
with a liberating light.
Praise the One who frees the prisoners,
turning blindness into sight.
Praise the One who preached the gospel,
healing every dread disease,
calming storms and feeding thousands
with the very bread of peace.
2 Praise the One who blessed the children
with a strong yet gentle word.
Praise the One who drove out demons
with a piercing two edged sword.
Praise the one who brings cool water
to the desert's burning sand.
From this well comes living water
quenching thirst in every land.
3 Praise the one true love incarnate:
Christ who suffered in our place.
Jesus died and rose for many
that we may know God by grace.
Let us sing for joy and gladness,
seeing what our God has done.
Praise the one redeeming glory;
praise the One who makes us one. Scripture: Matthew 9:33 Used With Tune: NETTLETON
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
A Charge to Keep I Have
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,351 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have,
a God to glorify,
a never-dying soul to save,
and fit it for the sky.
2 To serve the present age,
my calling to fulfill,
O may it all my powers engage
to do my Master's will!
3 Arm me with watchful care
as in thy sight to live,
and now thy servant, Lord,
prepare a strict account to give!
4 Help me to watch and pray,
and still on thee rely,
O let me not my trust betray,
but press to realms on high.
Scripture: Matthew 26:29-41 Used With Tune: BOYLSTON
A Charge to Keep I Have
Hear Our Prayer, O Lord
Appears in 98 hymnals Lyrics: Hear our prayer, O Lord,
hear our prayer, O Lord;
incline thine ear to us,
and grant us thy peace.
Amen Scripture: Proverbs 15:29 Used With Tune: [Hear our prayer, O Lord]
Hear Our Prayer, O Lord
Your Love, O God, Has Called Us
Author: Russell Schulz-Widmar, 1944- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Your love, O God, has called us here Lyrics: 1 Your love, O God, has called us here,
for all love finds its source in you,
the perfect love that casts out fear,
the love that Christ makes ever new.
2 O gracious God, you consecrate
all that is lovely, good, and true.
Bless those who in your presence wait
and every day their love renew.
3 O God of love, inspire our life,
reveal your will in all we do.
Join every husband, every wife
in mutual love and love for you.
Topics: Family & Relationships; Marriage Scripture: Ephesians 5:31 Used With Tune: QUEBEC
Your Love, O God, Has Called Us
God of Our Life
Author: Hugh T. Kerr, 1872-1950 Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 51 hymnals First Line: God of our life, through all the circling years Scripture: Exodus 16:31 Used With Tune: SANDON
God of Our Life
How Blest Are They
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: How blest are they who trust in Christ Lyrics: 1 How blest are they who trust in Christ
when we and those we love must part:
we yield them up, for go they must,
but do not lose them from our heart.
2 In ripened age, their harvest reaped,
or gone from us in youth or prime,
in Christ they have eternal life,
released from all the bonds of time.
3 In Christ, who tasted death for us,
we rise above our natural grief,
and witness to a stricken world
the strength and splendor of belief.
Scripture: Hebrews 2:9 Used With Tune: CANONBURY
How Blest Are They
Into My Heart
Author: Harry D. Clarke, 1888-1957 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 65 hymnals First Line: Into my heart, into my heart Lyrics: Into my heart, into my heart,
come into my heart, Lord Jesus;
come in today, come in to stay,
come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Topics: Invitation Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22 Used With Tune: INTO MY HEART
Into My Heart
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Meter: 10.8.10.8 with refrain Appears in 93 hymnals First Line: I looked over Jordan, and what did I see Lyrics: Refrain:
Swing low, sweet chariot,
coming for to carry me home;
swing low, sweet chariot,
coming for to carry me home.
1 I looked over Jordan, and what did I see,
coming for to carry me home?
A band of angels coming after me,
coming for to carry me home. [Refrain]
2 If you get there before I do,
coming for to carry me home;
tell all my friends I'm coming too,
coming for to carry me home. [Refrain]
3 I'm sometimes up, I'm sometimes down,
coming for to carry me home;
but still my soul feels heavenly bound,
coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SWING LOW Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
When Jesus Came to Jordan
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan
to be baptized by John,
he did not come for pardon
but as the sinless one.
He came to share repentance
with all who mourn their sins,
to speak the vital sentence
with which good news begins.
2 He came to share temptation,
our utmost woe and loss,
for us and our salvation
to die upon the cross.
So when the dove descended
on him, the Son of Man,
the hidden years had ended,
the age of grace began.
3 Come, Holy Spirit,
aid us to keep the vows we make;
this very day invade us,
and ev'ry bondage break.
Come, give our lives direction,
the gift we covet most:
to share the resurrection
that leds to Pentecost. Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism Scripture: John 14:25-27 Used With Tune: MUNICH
When Jesus Came to Jordan
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919- Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Mark 10:14 Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow
Author: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945- Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: John 20:22 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow
As Saints of Old Their First-fruits Brought
Author: Frank von Christierson, 1900-1996 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As saints of old their firstfruits brought
of vineyard, flock, and field
to God, the giver of all good,
the source of bounteous yield;
so we today our firstfruits bring:
the wealth of this good land,
of farm and market, shop and home,
of mind and heart and hand.
2 A world in need now summons us
to labor, love, and give,
to make our life an offering
to God, that all may live.
The church of Christ is calling us
to make the dream come true:
a world redeemed, by Christ-like love,
all life in Christ made new.
3 With gratitude and humble trust
we bring our best to you,
not just to serve your cause,
but share your love with neighbors too.
O God, who gave yourself to us
in Jesus Christ your Son,
help us to give ourselves each day
until life's work is done.
Scripture: Malachi 3:10 Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN
As Saints of Old Their First-fruits Brought
Let Every Christian Pray
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let every Christian pray,
this day and every day,
come, Holy Spirit, come!
Was not the church we love
commissioned from above?
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
2 The Spirit brought to birth
the church of Christ on earth
to seek and save the lost:
God never has withdrawn,
since that tremendous dawn,
the gifts at Pentecost.
3 Only the Spirit's power
can fit us for this hour:
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Instruct, inspire, unite,
and help us see your light:
Come, Holy Spirit, come! Scripture: Luke 19:10 Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI
Let Every Christian Pray
We Come, O Christ, to You
Author: Margaret Clarkson, 1915- Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We come, O Christ, to you,
true Son of God and man;
by whom all things consist,
in whom all life began:
in you alone we live and move,
and have our being in your love.
2 You are the Way to God,
your blood our ransom paid;
in you we face our Judge
and Maker unafraid;
before the throne absolved we stand:
your love has met your law’s demand.
3 You are the living Truth,
all wisdom dwells in you,
the source of every skill,
the one eternal True!
O great I Am! in you we rest,
sure answer to our every quest.
4 You only are true Life,
to know you is to live
the more abundant life
that earth can never give.
O risen Lord! we live in you:
in us each day your life renew!
5 We worship you, Lord Christ,
our Savior and our King;
to you our youth and strength
adoringly we bring:
so fill our hearts that all may view
your life in us, and turn to you! Topics: Adoration Scripture: John 10:10 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148th
We Come, O Christ, to You
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Author: Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 95 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, infant lowly,
for his bed a cattle stall;
oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Swift are 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. Scripture: John 3:16 Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY Text Sources: Polish carol
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Christ Be My Leader
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Christ be my leader by night as by day Lyrics: 1 Christ be my leader by night as by day;
safe through the darkness, for he is the Way.
Gladly I follow, my future his care,
darkness is daylight when Jesus is there.
2 Christ be my teacher in age as in youth,
drifting or doubting, for he is the Truth.
Grant me to trust him; though shifting as sand,
doubt cannot daunt me; in Jesus I stand.
3 Christ be my Saviour in calm as in strife;
death cannot hold me for he is the Life.
Nor darkness nor doubting nor sin and its stain
can touch my salvation: with Jesus I reign. Scripture: Psalm 139:12 Used With Tune: SLANE
Christ Be My Leader
Seek Ye First
Author: Karen Lafferty, 1948- Appears in 75 hymnals First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom of God Scripture: Matthew 6:33 Used With Tune: [Seek ye first the Kingdom of God]
Seek Ye First
Christ the Victorious
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. , 1944- Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: Christ the Victorious, give to your servants Lyrics: 1 Christ the Victorious, give to your servants
rest with your saints in the regions of light.
Grief and pain ended, and sighing no longer,
there may they find everlasting life.
2 Only Immortal One, Mighty Creator!
We are your creatures and children of earth.
From earth you formed us, both glorious and mortal,
and to the earth shall we all return.
3 God-spoken prophecy, word at creation:
"You came from dust and to dust shall return."
Yet at the grave shall we raise up our glad song,
"Alleluia, alleluia!"
4 Christ the Victorious, give to your servants
rest with your saints in the regions of light.
Grief and pain ended, and sighing no longer,
there may they find everlasting life. Scripture: Luke 18:30 Used With Tune: RUSSIAN HYMN
Christ the Victorious
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Appears in 42 hymnals First Line: Upon the mountain when My Lord spoke Lyrics: Refrain:
Every time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart I will pray.
1 Upon the mountain, when my Lord spoke,
out of God's mouth came fire and smoke.
Looked all around me, it looked so fine,
till I asked my Lord if all was mine. [Refrain]
2 Jordan river, chilly and cold,
it chills the body but not the soul.
There is but one train upon this track;
it runs to heaven and then right back. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Used With Tune: [Upon the mountain, my Lord spoke] Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Happy the Home When God Is There
Author: Henry Ware, Jr. , 1794-1843; Bryan Jeffery Leech, 1931- Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Family & Relationships Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES
Happy the Home When God Is There
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
Author: Ronald S. Cole-Turner, 1948- Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Luke 18:16-17 Used With Tune: STUTTGART
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
Here I Am, Lord
Author: Daniel L. Schutte, 1947- Appears in 63 hymnals First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Used With Tune: [I, the Lord of sea and sky]
Here I Am, Lord
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Author: Anonymous Meter: 10.10.10.8 Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus,
I have decided to follow Jesus–
no turning back, no turning back.
2 The world behind me, the cross before me,
the world behind me, the cross before me,
the world behind me, the cross before me–
no turning back, no turning back.
3 Though none go with me, I still will follow,
though none go with me, I still will follow,
though none go with me, I still will follow–
no turning back, no turning back.
4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?–
no turning back, no turning back. Scripture: Matthew 4:20 Used With Tune: ASSAM
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian,
windsped flame and hovering dove,
breath of life and voice of prophets,
sign of blessing, power of love:
give to those who lead your people,
fresh anointing of your grace;
send them forth as bold apostles
to your church in every place.
2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd,
Word made flesh, Love crucified,
teacher, healer, suffering Servant,
friend of sinners, foe of pride:
in your tending may all pastors*
learn and live a shepherd's care;
Grant them courage and compassion
shown through word and deed and prayer.
3 Great Creator, life bestower,
truth beyond all thought's recall,
fount of wisdom, womb of mercy,
giving and forgiving all:
as you know our strength and weakness,
so may those the church exalts
oversee its life steadfastly
yet not overlook its faults.
4 Triune god, mysterious being,
undivided and diverse,
deeper than our minds can fathom,
greater than our creeds rehearse:
help us in our varied callings
your full image to proclaim,
that our ministries uniting
may give glory to your name.
*when appropriate, ministers, leaders, elders, or deacons may be substituted for pastors. Scripture: Luke 3:22 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
When Love Is Found
Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: When love is found and hope comes home Lyrics: 1 When love is found and hope comes home,
sing and be glad that two are one.
When love explodes and fills the sky,
praise God and share our Maker's joy.
2 When love has flowered in trust and care,
build both each day, that love may dare
to reach beyond home's warmth and light,
to serve and strive for truth and right.
3 When love is tried as loved ones change,
hold still to hope though all seems strange,
till ease returns, and love grows wise
through listening ears and opened eyes.
4 When love is torn and trust betrayed,
pray strength to love till torments fade,
till lovers keep no score of wrong,
but hear through pain love's Easter song.
5 Praise God for love, praise God for life,
in age or youth, in calm or strife.
Lift up your hearts, let love be fed
through death and life in broken bread.
Topics: Family & Relationships; Marriage Scripture: Ephesians 6:3 Used With Tune: GIFT OF LOVE
When Love Is Found
Go to Dark Gethsemane
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 505 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Go to dark Gethsemane,
you that feel the tempter’s power;
your Redeemer’s conflict see;
watch with him one bitter hour;
turn not from his griefs away;
learn of Jesus Christ to pray.
2 Follow to the judgment hall;
view the Lord of life arraigned.
O the wormwood and the gall!
O the pangs his soul sustained!
Shun not suffering, shame, or loss;
learn of him to bear the cross.
3 Calvary’s mournful mountain climb;
there, adoring at his feet,
mark that miracle of time,
God’s own sacrifice complete:
“It is finished!” hear him cry;
learn of Jesus Christ to die. Scripture: Matthew 26:40 Used With Tune: REDHEAD
Go to Dark Gethsemane
Were You There
Meter: Irregular Appears in 218 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
3 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Scripture: Mark 15:21-47 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Were You There
Lift High the Cross
Author: Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956; George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod,
our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 All newborn servants of the Crucified
bear on their brow the seal of Christ who died. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
your death has brought us life eternally. [Refrain]
4 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory. [Refrain] Topics: Adoration Scripture: John 12:32 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,176 hymnals First Line: Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
All creation, join to say Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
2 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!
3 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Scripture: Matthew 28:2 Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
The Strife Is O'er
Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 496 hymnals First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
1 The strife is o’er, the battle done,
now is the victor's triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung. Alleluia! [Refrain]
2 The powers of death have done their worst,
and Jesus has his foes dispersed:
let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! [Refrain]
3 The three sad days are quickly sped,
Christ rises glorious from the dead:
all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! [Refrain]
4 He broke the agebound chains of hell,
the bars from heaven's high portals fell;
let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia! [Refrain]
5 Lord, by the strips which wounded thee,
from death’s dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live and sing to thee: Alleluia! [Refrain] Scripture: John 20:1-8 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 17th C.
The Strife Is O'er
Good Christians All, Rejoice
Author: Cyril A. Alington, 1872-1955 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!
Now is the triumph of our King!
To all the world glad news we bring:
"Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!"
2 The Lord of life is risen today;
death's mighty stone is rolled away:
let every tongue rejoice and say:
"Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!"
3 We praise in songs of victory
that love, that life, which cannot die,
and sing with hearts uplifted high:
"Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!"
4 Your name we bless, O risen Lord,
and sing today with one accord
the life laid down, the life restored:
"Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" Topics: Service Music Alleluia Scripture: Acts 14:21 Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT
Good Christians All, Rejoice
Christ Is Alive!
Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals First Line: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Lyrics: 1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing.
The cross stands empty to the sky.
Let streets and homes with praises ring.
Love, drowned in death, shall never die.
2 Christ is alive! No longer bound
to distant years in Palestine,
but saving, healing, here and now,
and touching every place and time.
3 In every insult, rift, and war,
where color, scorn, or wealth divide,
Christ suffers still, yet loves the more,
and lives, where even hope has died.
4 Women and men, in age and youth,
can feel the Spirit, hear the call,
and find the way, the life, the truth,
revealed in Jesus, freed for all.
5 Christ is alive and comes to bring
good news to this and every age;
till earth and sky and ocean ring
with joy, with justice, love, and praise. Scripture: Acts 1:1-3 Used With Tune: TRURO
Christ Is Alive!
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903; Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894 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 heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless 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 angels in the sky
can fully bear that sight,
but downward bend their burning eyes
at mysteries so bright.
4 Crown him the Lord of years,
the potentate of time,
creator of the rolling spheres,
ineffably sublime.
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
for thou hast died for me;
thy praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity. Scripture: Revelation 19:16 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire
Author: John Cosin, 1594-1672 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 238 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, our hearts inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire;
thou the anointing Spirit art,
who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.
2 Thy blessed unction from above
is comfort, life, and fire of love;
enable with perpetual light
the dullness of our blinded sight.
3 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and thee, of both, to be but one;
that through the ages all along
this may be our endless song:
4 Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 11:2 Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS Text Sources: Veni Creator Spiritus, 9th c
Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire
Kyrie
Appears in 270 hymnals First Line: Kyrie eleison (Lord, have mercy) Lyrics: Greek:
1,3 Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
2 Christe eleison
Christe eleison
Christe eleison
English:
1,3 Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
2 Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Scripture: Luke 18:13 Used With Tune: [Lord have mercy] Text Sources: Greek litany
Kyrie
We're Marching to Zion
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 6.6.8.6.6 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 heavenly King,
but children of the heavenly 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 heavenly fields,
before we reach the heavenly fields,
or walk the golden streets,
or walk the golden streets. [Refrain]
4 Then let our songs abound,
and every tear be dry;
we're marching through Emmanuel's ground,
we're marching through Emmanuel's ground,
to fairer worlds on high,
to fairer worlds on high. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 149:2 Used With Tune: MARCHING TO ZION
We're Marching to Zion
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 our mutual 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 friendship reign
through all eternity. Topics: Fellowship Scripture: Revelation 7:17 Used With Tune: DENNIS
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
How Can I Keep from Singing?
Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 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 catch the sweet, 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 Christ 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 finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]
3 What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord my Savior liveth.
What though the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain]
4 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] Scripture: Psalm 92:15 Used With Tune: ENDLESS SONG
How Can I Keep from Singing?
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johann Franck, 1618-1677 Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Appears in 131 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
source of purest pleasure,
truest friend to me:
Ah, how long I've panted,
and my heart has fainted,
thirsting, Lord, for thee!
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb;
I will suffer nought to hide thee,
nought I ask beside thee.
2 In thine arms I rest me;
foes who would molest me
cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
every heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Sin and hell in conflict fell
with their bitter storms assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.
3 Hence, all fears and sadness,
for the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in.
Those who love the Father,
though the storms may gather,
still have peace within.
Yea, whate'er I here must bear,
still in thee lies purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure! Scripture: Luke 8:24 Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897; Katherina von Schlegel, 18th c. . Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 178 hymnals First Line: Be still, my soul, the Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side!
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide--
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past;
your hope, your confidence let nothing shake--
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: The waves and winds still know
his voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul: The hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
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