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Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 742 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore.
Rejoice, give thanks and sing
and triumph evermore.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice.
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
2 His kingdom cannot fail;
he rules o'er earth and heaven;
the keys of death and hell
to Christ the Lord are given.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice.
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
3 He sits at God's right hand
till all his foes submit,
bow down at his command,
and fall beneath his feet.
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice.
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
4 Rejoice in glorious hope;
for Christ, the Judge, shall come
to gather all his saints
to their eternal home.
We soon shall hear the archangel's voice;
the trump of God shall sound, rejoice!
Topics: Ascension & Reign of Christ; Judge, God/Christ as; King, God/Christ as; Return of Christ; Ascension & Reign of Christ; Assurance; Joy; Judge, God/Christ as; King, God/Christ as; Kingdom; Return of Christ Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
God Has Spoken by the Prophets
Author: George Wallace Briggs Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 First Line: [God Has Spoken by the Prophets] Text Sources: New Songs of Rejoicing (Selah Publishing Co, 1994)
God Has Spoken by the Prophets
O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
Author: Ambrose of Milan Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 O splendor of God’s glory bright,
From light eternal bringing light;
Thou light of life, light’s living spring,
True day, all days illumining.
2 Come, Holy Sun of heavenly love,
Shower down Thy radiance from above,
And to our inward hearts convey
The Holy Spirit's cloudless ray.
3 O joyful be the passing day
With thoughts as clear as morning’s ray,
With faith like noontide shining bright,
Our souls unshadowed by the night.
4 O Lord, with each returning morn
Thine image to our hearts is born;
O may we ever clearly see
Our Savior and our God in Thee! Topics: Morning and Opening Hymns Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Text Sources: Rejoice in the Lord, 1985, trans. composite
O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
Beautiful Savior
Author: Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904 Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-13 Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior,
King of creation,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Truly I'd love Thee,
Truly I'd serve Thee,
Light of my soul, my joy, my crown.
2 Fair are the meadows,
Fair are the woodlands,
Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring;
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer;
He makes our sorr'wing spirit sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine,
Fair is the moonlight,
Bright the sparkling stars on high;
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels in the sky.
4 Beautiful Savior,
Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU Text Sources: Münsterisch Gesangbuch, Münster, 1677
Beautiful Savior
This Is Your God (Meekness and Majesty)
Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Meter: 6.6.6.5.6.6.6.5 with refrain Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1 First Line: Meekness and majesty, manhood and Deity Refrain First Line: Oh, what a mystery -- meekness and majesty Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: MEEKNESS AND MAJESTY
This Is Your God (Meekness and Majesty)
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Author: Marcus Aurelius C. Prudentius; John M. Neale; Henry W. Baker Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten,
ere the worlds began to be,
he is Alpha and Omega,
he the source, the ending he,
of the things that are, that have been,
and that future years shall see
evermore and evermore!
2 O that birth forever blessed,
when the Virgin, full of grace,
by the Holy Ghost conceiving,
bore the Savior of our race;
and the Babe, the world's Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore!
3 O ye heights of heaven, adore him,
angel hosts, his praises sing,
powers, dominions, bow before him,
and extol our God and King;
let no tongue on earth be silent,
every voice in concert ring,
evermore and evermore!
4 Christ, to thee with God the Father,
and, O Holy Ghost, to thee,
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
and unwearied praises be:
honor, glory, and dominion,
and eternal victory,
evermore and evermore!
Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2-3 Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose word was spoken
in the making of the earth.
His the voice that called a nation,
fired her vision, tried her worth.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
2 Thanks to God whose word incarnate
came to save our human race.
Deeds and words and death and rising
testify to heaven's grace.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
3 Thanks to God whose word was written
in the Bible's sacred page,
record of the revelation
showing God to every age.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
4 Thanks to God whose word is published
in the tongues of every race.
See its glory undiminished
by the change of time and place.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
5 Thanks to God whose word is answered
by the Spirit's voice within.
Here we drink of joy unmeasured,
life redeemed from death and sin.
God is speaking, God is speaking:
praise him for his open word. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; God In Creation; Jesus incarnation; Jesus Word of God; Scripture; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. HELEN
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,621 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:4 Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear!
It soothes my sorrows, heals my wounds,
and drives away my fear.
It makes the wounded spirit whole,
and calms the troubled breast;
it satisfies the hungry soul,
and gives the weary rest.
2 Dear name, the rock on which I build,
my shield and hiding-place,
my never-failing treasury, filled
with boundless stores of grace,
Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend,
my Prophet, Priest, and King,
my Lord, my life, my way, my end--
accept the praise I bring.
3 Weak is the effort of my heart
and cold my warmest thought;
but when I see you as you are,
I'll praise you as I ought.
Till then I would your love proclaim
with every fleeting breath;
and may the music of your name
refresh my soul in death.
Topics: Jesus Christ Physician; Confession; Our Death; Heaven; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Names; Jesus Christ Physician; Jesus Christ Refuge; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Praise of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: RACHEL
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus
Author: Christopher M. Idle Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3-4 Lyrics: 1 Since our great high priest, Christ Jesus,
bears the name above all names,
reigning Son of God, surpassing
other titles, powers, and claims
since to heaven our Lord has passed,
let us hold our witness fast!
2 Since we have a priest who suffered,
knowing weakness, tears, and pain;
who, like us, was tried and tempted;
unlike us, without a stain
since he shared our lowly place,
let us boldly seek his grace!
3 Sacrifice and suffering over,
now he sits at God's right hand,
crowned with praise, no more an outcast,
his preeminence long planned;
such a great high priest we have,
strong to help, supreme to save!
4 Love's example, hope's attraction,
faith's beginning and its end,
pioneer of our salvation,
mighty advocate and friend:
Jesus, now in glory raised,
our ascended Lord, be praised!
Topics: Intercession of Christ; Comfort & Encouragement; Suffering of Christ; Afflictions; Atonement; Comfort & Encouragement; Intercession of Christ; Suffering of Christ Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS (WEISSE FLAGGEN)
Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Author: John F. Wade; Frederick Oakeley Meter: Irregular Appears in 730 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3-7 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 True God of true God, Light from Light eternal,
lo, he shuns not the virgin's womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created; (Refrain)
3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation!
O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above:
"Glory to God, all glory in the highest"; (Refrain)
4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to thee be all glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; (Refrain)
Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES Text Sources: Latin hymn
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Fairest Lord Jesus
Author: Joseph August Seiss Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 571 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus,
Ruler of all nature,
O thou of God to earth come down,
thee will I cherish,
thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
2 Fair are the meadows,
fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring.
Jesus is fairer;
Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine,
fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling, starry host.
Jesus shines brighter;
Jesus shines purer,
than all the angels heaven can boast.
4 Beautiful Savior,
Ruler of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine! Topics: Adoration; Creation; Jesus Christ Ascension and Reign; Love for God; Praise; Sovereignty of God Used With Tune: CRUSADERS’ HYMN Text Sources: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677; Sts. 1-3, trans. Church Chorals and Choir Studies, 1850, alt.
Fairest Lord Jesus
The Head That Once Was Crowned
Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 511 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns Lyrics: 1 The Head that once was crowned with thorns
Is crowned with glory now;
A royal diadem adorns
The mighty Victor's brow.
2 The highest place that heav'n affords
Is His, is His by right,
The King of kings and Lord of lords,
And heav'n's eternal Light;.
3 The joy of all who dwell above;
The joy of all below,
To whom He manifests His love
And grants His name to know.
4 The cross He bore is life and health,
Tho' shame and death to Him:
His people's hope, His people's wealth,
Their everlasting theme.
Amen. Topics: Ascension and Reign; Christ Ascension; Christ Attributes; Christ Reign Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS
The Head That Once Was Crowned
God's Word our Guide
Author: Rev. Benjamin Beddome (1717-1795); Rev. Thomas Cotterill (1779-1823) Appears in 336 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2 First Line: God, in the gospel of His Son Topics: Gospel Excellency of; Word of God
God's Word our Guide
Mighty God, While Angels Bless Thee
Author: Robert Robinson; R. W. Dale Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 286 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Mighty God, while angels bless thee,
may a mortal sing thy name?
Lord of earth as well as angels,
thou art ev'ry creature’s theme;
Lord of ev'ry land and nation,
Ancient of Eternal Days,
sounded through the wide creation
be thy just and endless praise.
2 For the grandeur of your nature,
grand beyond a seraph’s thought;
for the wonders of creation,
works with skill and kindness wrought;
for thy providence that gtoverns
through thine empire's wide domain,
wings an angel, guides a sparrow:
blessed by thy gentle reign.
4 But thy rich, thy free redemption,
dark through brightness all along;
thought is poor, and poor expression:
who dare sing that wondrous song?
Brightness of the Father’s glory,
shall thy praise unuttered lie?
Break, my tongue, such guilty silence;
sing the Lord who came to die.
4 From the highest throne of glory
to the cross of deepest woe,
all to ransom guilty captives!
Flow my praise, forever flow
Go, return, immortal Savior;
leave thy footstool, claim thy throne;
thence return, and reign forever;
be the kingdom all thine own!
Used With Tune: RUSTINGTON
Mighty God, While Angels Bless Thee
Hymn 53
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2 First Line: God, who in various methods told Lyrics:
God, who in various methods told
His mind and will to saints of old,
Sent down his Son, with truth and grace,
To teach us in these latter days.
Our nation reads the written word,
That book of life, that sure record:
The bright inheritance of heav'n
Is by the sweet conveyance giv'n.
God's kindest thoughts are here expressed,
Able to make us wise and bless'd;
The doctrines are divinely true,
Fit for reproof and comfort too.
Ye British isles, who read his love
In long epistles from above,
(He hath not sent his sacred word
To every land,) praise ye the Lord.
Hymn 53
¡Oh, Bondad Tan Infinita!
Author: Desconocido Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-6 First Line: ¡Oh, bondad tan infinita Refrain First Line: En Jesús pará mí Used With Tune: [¡Oh, bondad tan infinita]
¡Oh, Bondad Tan Infinita!
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 Lyrics: 1 Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders,
unmistakable and clear,
mighty signs to prove your presence,
overcoming doubt and fear.
2 Lord, you sometimes speak in whispers,
still and small and scarcely heard;
only those who want to listen
catch the all-important word.
3 Lord, you sometimes speak in silence,
through our loud and noisy day:
we can know and trust you better
when we quietly wait and pray.
4 Lord, you often speak in Scripture,
words that summon from the page,
shown and taught us by your Spirit
with fresh light for every age.
5 Lord, you always speak in Jesus,
always new yet still the same:
teach us now more of our Saviour,
make our lives display his Name. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Jesus incarnation; Scripture; Word of God Used With Tune: STUTTGART
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 509 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
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 your ways to go. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem,
From ev'ry foe deliver them
That trust your mighty pow'r to save,
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain]
5 O come, O Key of David, come,
And open wide our heav'n home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain]
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. [Refrain] Topics: Advent; Covenant/Law; Wisdom Used With Tune: VENI, VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin 9th C.
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
At the Name of Jesus
Author: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 253 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4 First Line: At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow Lyrics: 1 At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow,
every tongue confess him King of glory now;
'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord,
who from the beginning was the mighty Word.
2 Humbled for a season to receive a name
from the lips of sinners unto whom he came,
faithfully he bore it spotless to the last,
brought it back victorious when from death he passed;
3 Name him, Christians, name him, with love strong as death,
but with awe and wonder, and with bated breath;
he is God the Saviour, he is Christ the Lord,
ever to be worshipped, trusted, and adored.
5 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue
all that is not holy, all that is not true;
crown him as your Saviour in temptation's hour;
let his will enfold you in its light and power.
5 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again,
with his Father's glory, with his angel train;
for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow,
and our hearts confess him King of Glory now. Topics: Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Name of Jesus; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON
At the Name of Jesus
Eternal Beam of Light Divine
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 96 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Eternal Beam of light divine,
Fountain of unexhausted love,
in whom the Father’s glories shine,
through earth beneath, and heav'n above:
2 Jesus, the weary wand'rer’s rest,
give me thine easy yoke to bear,
with steadfast patience arm my breast,
with spotless love and holy fear.
3 Thankful, I take the cup from thee,
prepared and mingled by thy skill,
though bitter to the taste it be,
pow'rful the wounded soul to heal.
4 Be thou, O Rock of ages, nigh;
so shall each murm'ring thought be gone,
and grief and fear and care shall fly,
ss clouds before the mid-day sun.
5 Speak to my warring passions, “Peace”'
day to my wounded heart, “Be still!”
Thy power my strength and fortress is,
and all things serve thy sovereign will.
6 O death, where is thy sting? Where now
thy boasted victory, O grave?
Who shall contend with God? or who
can hurt whom God delights to save?
Topics: Jesus Christ Rock of Ages Used With Tune: KENT
Eternal Beam of Light Divine
O splendour of God's glory bright
Author: St. Ambrose, c. 340-397 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 O splendour of God's glory bright,
who bringest forth the light from Light,
O Light, of light the fountain-spring,
O Day, our days illumining;
2 Come, very Sun of truth and love
come in thy radiance from above,
and shed the Holy Spirit's ray
on all we think or do to-day.
3 Teach us to work with all our might;
put Satan's fierce assaults to flight;
turn all to good that seems most ill;
help us our calling to fulfil.
4 O joyful be the livelong day,
our thoughts as pure as morning ray,
our faith like noonday's glowing height,
our souls undimmed by shades of night.
5 All praise to God the Father be,
all praise, eternal Son, to thee,
whom with the Spirit we adore
for ever and for evermore. Topics: Morning Used With Tune: SOLEMNIS HÆC FESTIVITAS Text Sources: tr. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1904
O splendour of God's glory bright
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
Author: The Venerable Bede, 8th C. Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Majesty; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Ascension Day; Biblical Places Mt. of Olives; Heaven; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Majesty; Jesus Christ Resurrection Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN Text Sources: Translated from Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
Great God of every shining constellation
Author: Albert Frederick Bayly (1901-1984) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the stewardship of the earth; Care of Creation; Renewal; Science and Technology Used With Tune: HIGHWOOD
Great God of every shining constellation
Ángeles cantando están
Author: G. P. Simmonds Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-9 Refrain First Line: Gloria, en lo alto gloria Lyrics: 1 Ángeles cantando están
tan dulcísima canción;
Las montañas su eco dan
como fiel contestación.
Coro:
Gloria, en lo alto gloria,
Gloria, en lo alto gloria a Dios.
[Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.]
2 Los pastores sin cesar
sus loores dan a Dios;
Cuán glorioso es el cantar
de su melodiosa voz. [Coro]
3 Oh, venid pronto a Belén
para contemplar con fe
A Jesús, autor del bien,
al recién nacido Rey. [Coro]
Topics: Adoración; Worship; Advenimiento; Advent; Glorias; Glories Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: Villancico francés, s. 18
Ángeles cantando están
My Lord of Light Who Made the Worlds
Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 Lyrics: 1 My Lord of light who made the worlds, in wisdom you have spoken:
but those who heard your wise commands your holy law have broken.
2 My Lord of love who knew no sin, a sinner's death enduring:
for us you wore a crown of thorns, a crown of life securing.
3 My Lord of life who came in fire when Christ was high ascended:
your burning love is now released, our days of fear are ended.
4 My Lord of lords, one Trinity, to your pure name be given
all glory now and evermore, all praise in earth and heaven. Topics: God The Trinity; Holy Spirit Comforter; God Creator; Holy Spirit Images of; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Sinlessness; Word of God Used With Tune: DOMINUS REGIT ME
My Lord of Light Who Made the Worlds
We will glorify
Author: Phil Lawson-Johnston Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 First Line: Jesus is the name we honour Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Coming Again; Adoration Of Jesus; Jesus Name Used With Tune: [Jesus is the name we honour]
We will glorify
Praise the Lord! O Heavens, Adore Him
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 752 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord! O heavens, adore him;
praise him, angels in the height;
sun and moon, bow down before him;
praise him, shining stars of light.
Praise the Lord, for he hath spoken;
worlds his mighty voice obeyed;
laws which never shall be broken
for their guidance he has made.
2 Praise the Lord, for he is gracious;
never shall his promise fail;
God has made his saints victorious;
sin and death shall not prevail.
Praise the God of our salvation;
hosts on high, his power proclaim;
heaven and earth, and all creation,
laud and magnify his name. Topics: Adoration Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN Text Sources: The Foundling Hospital Collection, 1796, alt.
Praise the Lord! O Heavens, Adore Him
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 551 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia!
to his throne beyond the skies; Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners giv'n, Alleluia!
enters now the highest heav'n. Alleluia!
2 There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia!
lift your heads, eternal gates, Alleluia!
he has conquered death and sin, Alleluia!
take the King of glory in! Alleluia!
3 See, he lifts his hands above! Alleluia!
See, he shows the prints of love! Alleluia!
Hark! his gracious lips bestow Alleluia!
blessings on his church below. Alleluia!
4 Lord, beyond our mortal sight, Alleluia!
raise our hearts to reach thy height; Alleluia!
there thy face unclouded see, Alleluia!
find our heav'n of heav'ns in thee! Alleluia!
Topics: Jesus Christ His Ascension; Blessed Hope; Christ Conqueror Used With Tune: LLANFAIR
Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise!
Triumph o'er the shades of night:
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.
2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by thee;
joyless is the day’s return
till thy mercy’s beams I see,
till they inward light impart,
glad my eyes and warm my heart.
3 Visit then this soul of mine,
pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
fill me, Radiancy divine,
scatter all my unbelief;
more and more thyself display,
shining to the perfect day. Topics: Morning; Jesus Christ, Light; Light Used With Tune: RATISBON
Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice!
Author: Josiah Conder (1789-1855) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 256 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 The Lord is King! lift up your voice!
Let earth and all the heavens rejoice.
From world to world the joy shall ring,
'The Lord omnipotent is King!'
2 The Lord is King! who then shall dare
resist his will, distrust his care,
or murmur at his wise decrees,
or doubt his royal promises?
3 The Lord is King! child of the dust,
the judge of all the earth is just;
holy and true are all his ways:
let every creature speak his praise.
4 Come, make your wants, your burdens known;
Christ will present them at the throne;
for he is at the Father's side,
the Man of Love, the Crucified.
5 One Lord, one empire, all secures;
he reigns, and life and death are yours;
through earth and heaven one song shall ring,
'The Lord omnipotent is King!' Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; God in judgement and justice; God in majesty; Prayer Used With Tune: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice!
venite, adoremus
Author: John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786) Meter: Irregular Appears in 87 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2-3 First Line: Adeste, fideles Lyrics: 1 Adeste, fideles,
laeti, triumphantes,
venite, venite in Bethlehem;
natum videte
regem angelorum:
[Refrain:]
venite, adoremus,
venite, adoremus,
venite, adoremus Dominum.
2 Deum de Deo,
Lumen de Lumine,
gestant puellae viscera,
Deum verum,
genitum, non factum: [Refrain]
3. Cantet nunc hymnos
chorus angelorum;
cantet nunc aula caelestium:
gloria
in excelsis Deo! [Refrain]
4 Ergo qui natus
die hodierna,
Jesu, tibi sit gloria:
Patris aeterni
verbum caro factum: [Refrain] Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES
venite, adoremus
Hail! gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
Author: John Keble Meter: Irregular Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Hail, gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest,
Holiest of Holies, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
2 Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest,
the lights of evening round us shine.
We hymn the Father, Son and Holy Spirit divine.
3 Worthiest art thou at all times to be sung
with undefiléd tongue,
Son of our God, Giver of life, alone:
therefore in all the world thy glories, Lord, we own. Topics: Our Response to God in the morning and evening; Light Used With Tune: SEBASTE Text Sources: Greek, 3rd century or earlier
Hail! gladdening Light, of his pure glory poured
O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire
Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire,
Creation's mighty Lord,
Redeemer of the fallen world,
By holy love outpoured:
2 How vast Your mercy to accept
The burden of our sin
And bow Your head in cruel death
To make us clean within.
3 But now the bonds of death are burst,
The ransom has been paid;
You now ascend the Father's throne
In robes of light arrayed.
4 O let Your mighty love prevail
To purge us of our pride
That we may stand before Your throne
By mercy purified.
5 Christ Jesus, be our lasting joy,
Our future great reward;
Our only glory, may it be
To glory in the Lord!
6 All praise to You, ascended Lord;
All glory ever be
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Through all eternity! Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: ICH SINGE DIR Text Sources: Latin, c. 5th-10th cent.
O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire
O Gladsome Light
Author: Robert Bridges Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 First Line: O gladsome light, O grace Lyrics: 1 O gladsome light, O grace
of God the Father’s face,
th'eternal splendor wearing;
celestial, holy, blest,
our Savior Jesus Christ,
joyful in thine appearing.
2 Now, ere day fadeth quite,
we see the evening light,
our wonted hymn outpouring;
Father of might unknown,
thee, his incarnate Son,
and Holy Spirit adoring.
3 To thee of right belongs
all praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life-giver;
thee, therefore, O Most High,
the world doth glorify,
and shall exalt forever.
Topics: God Light Used With Tune: NUNC DIMITTIS Text Sources: Greek hymn, 3rd century
O Gladsome Light
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893; St. Ambrose, c. 340-397; F. J. A. Hort, 1828-1892 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 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. Topics: Evening Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Jesus comes, his conflict cover
Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Topics: Jesus Christ Adoration; Ascension of Christ; Christ Ascension; Christ Resurrection
Jesus comes, his conflict cover
Thou Art Worthy
Author: Pauline Michael Mills Meter: Irregular Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 First Line: Thou art worthy, thou art worthy Topics: Choruses, Refrains; Jesus Christ Creator; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Praise of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: WORTHY
Thou Art Worthy
Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, 1934- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Creating God, your fingers trace
the bold designs of farthest space;
let sun and moon and stars and light
and what lies hidden praise your might.
2 Sustaining God, your hands uphold
earth's mysteries known or yet untold;
let water's fragile blend with air,
enabling life, proclaim your care.
3 Redeeming God, your arms embrace
all now despised for creed or race;
let peace, descending like a dove,
make known on earth your healing love.
4 Indwelling God, your gospel claims
one family with a billion names;
let every life be touched by grace
until we praise you face to face. Used With Tune: CANONBURY
Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire
Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire,
thy work of grace we sing;
Redeemer of the world art thou,
its Maker and its King.
2 How vast the mercy and the love
which laid our sins on thee,
and led thee to a cruel death,
to set thy people free!
3 But now the bonds of death are burst,
the ransom has been paid;
and thou art on thy Father's throne,
in glorious robes arrayed.
4 O may thy mighty love prevail
our sinful souls to spare;
O may we stand around thy throne,
and see thy glory there.
5 Jesu, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
in thee be all our glory now
and through eternity.
6 All praise to thee who art gone up
triumphantly to heaven;
all praise to God the Father's name,
and Holy Ghost be given. Topics: Ascension Used With Tune: METZLER'S REDHEAD NO. 66 Text Sources: Latin, c. 8th century
Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire
Christ, be our light!
Author: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) Meter: 9.8.9.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 First Line: Longing for light, we wait in darkness Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Light; Longing; Service; Social Concern Used With Tune: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
Christ, be our light!
Creator of the Stars of Night
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 Topics: Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Musical Style Chant; Salvation; Second Coming; Evening Prayer Hymn; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundasy and Weekdays) Used With Tune: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM Text Sources: Latin, 9th cent.; Tr.: The Hymnal, 1982
Creator of the Stars of Night
Christ High-Ascended
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 11.11.11.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 First Line: Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated Lyrics: 1 Christ high-ascended, now in glory seated,
throned and exalted, victory completed,
death's dread dominion finally defeated,
we are his witnesses.
2 Christ from the Father every power possessing,
who on his chosen lifted hands in blessing,
sends forth his servants, still in faith confessing,
we are his witnesses.
3 Christ, who in dying won for us salvation,
lives now the firstborn of the new creation;
to win disciples out of every nation,
we are his witnesses.
4 Christ in his splendor, all dominion gaining,
Christ with his people evermore remaining,
Christ to all ages gloriously reigning,
we are his witnesses.
5 As at his parting, joy shall banish grieving,
faith in his presence strengthen our believing;
filled with his Spirit, love and power receiving,
we are his witnesses. Topics: Ascension Day; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Proclamation; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Christ High-Ascended
God Who Spoke in the Beginning
Author: Fred H. Kaan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2 Lyrics: 1 God who spoke in the beginning,
forming rock and shaping spar,
set all life and growth in motion,
earthly world and distant star;
he who calls the earth to order
is the ground of what we are.
2 God who spoke through people, nations,
through events long past and gone,
showing still today his purpose,
speaks supremely through his Son;
he who calls the earth to order
gives his word, and it is done.
3 God whose speech becomes incarnate
Christ is servant, Christ is Lord!
calls us to a life of service,
heart and will to action stirred;
he who uses our obedience
has the first and final word.
Topics: King, God/Christ as; Word of God; Christmas; Creation; King, God/Christ as; Ministry & Service; Obedience; Providence; Trinity; Word of God Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS (WEISSE FLAGGEN)
God Who Spoke in the Beginning
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
Author: Jane Parker Huber Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2 Topics: Faithfulness of Believers; Grace Of God; Aspiration; Faithfulness of Believers; God Creator; God Justice; God Mercy; God Truth; Grace of God; Worship Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
O Gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ
Author: F. Bland Tucker, 20th C. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Light Used With Tune: TALLIS CANON Text Sources: Phos hilaron, Greek hymn, 3rd C.
O Gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ
Look upon us, blessèd Lord
Author: Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister (1870-1950); Tobias Clausnitzer (1619-1684) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Jesus transfiguration; Light Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU (DESSAU)
Look upon us, blessèd Lord
O threefold God of tender unity
Author: William L. (Bill) Wallace (b. 1933) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Topics: God in mystery; Light Used With Tune: AZAIR
O threefold God of tender unity
Come, see the Lord in his breathtaking splendour
Author: Martin Leckebusch (b. 1962) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:2-3 Topics: Adoration; Ascension Day; Atonement; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent) Year C; Church Year Good Friday; Church Year Ascension; Church Year Christ the King; God in majesty; Jesus Life and Ministry; Jesus Names and images for; The Seventh Sunday of Easter Year A Used With Tune: BARNARD GATE
Come, see the Lord in his breathtaking splendour
The brightness of God’s glory
Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Meter: 15.14.15.14 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1 Topics: God, Saviour Praised and Worshipped; Christmas 1 The Incarnation; Epiphany 3, Revelation Signs of Glory; The Ascension of Christ Used With Tune: ROOTHAM'S GREEN
The brightness of God’s glory
All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Author: Peronett Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,425 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 1:3 Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown him Lord of all.
2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,
A remnant weak and small,
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
And crown him Lord of all.
3 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget
The wormwood and the gall;
Go, spread your trophies at his feet,
And crown him Lord of all.
4 Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To him all majesty ascribe,
And crown him Lord of all.
5 Oh, that with yonder sacred throng
We at his feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown him Lord of all. Topics: Christ Intercession and Reign; The Coronation
All hail the power of Jesus' name!
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