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Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick William Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 831 hymnals Topics: Church Fellowship and Unity; Father's Day; National Hymns; All Saints Day; Confession of Faith; Father's Day First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still

Come, Share the Lord

Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: Irregular Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Church Fellowship and Unity; Fellowship of Believers; liturgical Communion Songs First Line: We gather here in Jesus' name

Forward through the Ages

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 83 hymnals Topics: Church Communion of Saints; Church Mission in the World; Pilgrimage; Year B Proper 10; Year C Proper 14 Lyrics: 1 Forward through the ages, in unbroken line, move the faithful spirits at the call divine; Gifts in differing measure, hearts of one accord, manifold the service, one the sure reward. Refrain: Forward through the ages, in unbroken line, Move the faithful spirits at the call divine. 2 Wide grows God's dominion, reign of love and peace; for it we must labor, till all strivings cease. Prophets have proclaimed it, teachers testified, poets sung its glory, martyrs for it died. [Refrain] 3 Not alone we conquer, not alone we fall; in each loss or triumph, lose or triumph all. Bound by God's far purpose in one living whole, move we on together to the shining goal. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 11 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Hail to the Lord's Anointed (Psalm 72)

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 843 hymnals Topics: Church Year Advent; Church Year Epiphany; Church Year Easter/Season of Easter First Line: Hail to the Lord's anointed Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord’s anointed, great David’s greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, your reign on earth begun! You come to break oppression, to set the captive free, to take away transgression, and rule in equity. 2 You come with rescue speedy to those who suffer wrong, to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong; to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned and dying, are precious in your sight. 3 You shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth; love, joy, and hope, like flowers, spring in your path to birth. Before you on the mountains shall peace, the herald, go, and righteousness in fountains from hill to valley flow. 4 Kings shall fall down before you, and gold and incense bring; all nations shall adore you, your praise all people sing. To you shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend, your kingdom still increasing, a kingdom without end. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN

Holy Father! Thou hast taught us

Author: John Mason Neale, D. D. Appears in 178 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Sylvester Eve Lyrics: 1 Holy Father, Thou hast taught us We should live to Thee alone; Year by year, Thy hand hath brought us On thro' dangers oft unknown. When we wandered Thou hast found us, When we doubted, sent us light; Still Thine arm has been around us, All our paths were in Thy sight. 2 In the world will foes assail us, Craftier, stronger far than we; And the strife will never fail us, Till our death shall set us free. Therefore, Lord, we come believing Thou canst give the power we need, Through the prayer of faith receiving Strength, the Spirit’s strength, indeed. 3 We would trust in Thy protecting, Wholly rest upon Thine arm, Follow wholly Thy directing, Thou our only guard from harm; Keep us from our own undoing, Help us turn to Thee when tried; Still our footsteps, Father! viewing, Keep us ever at Thy side. Used With Tune: AUSTRIA

One Day!

Author: J. Wilbur Chapman Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 171 hymnals Topics: Choruses Refrains of the following:; Christ Life and Ministry; Church Her Faith; Dedication of Building First Line: One day when heaven was filled with His praises Refrain First Line: Living, He loved me; dying, He saved me

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-29 (A Responsorial Reading)

Appears in 459 hymnals Topics: Church Year Easter; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday First Line: Alleluia, alleluia Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2 Used With Tune: [Alleluia, alleluia] Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)

When I survey the wondrous cross

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,997 hymnals Topics: Church year Passiontide; Church Year Good Friday Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast save in the cross of Christ my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down; did e'er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown! 4 His dying crimson, like a robe, spreads o'er his body on the tree: then am I dead to all the globe, and all the globe is dead to me. 5 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:28-30 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM

For Thy Mercy And Thy Grace

Author: H. Downton Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 219 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Sylvester Eve Lyrics: 1 For Thy mercy and Thy grace Constant through another year, Hear our song of thankfulness; Father and Redeemer, hear. 2 In our weakness and distress, Rock of strength, be Thou our stay! In the pathless wilderness, Be our true and living way. 3 Which of us death's awful road In the coming year shall tread-- With Thy rod and staff, O God, Comfort Thou his dying bed. 4 Make us faithful, keep us pure; Keep us evermore Thine own; Help Thy servants to endure; Fit us for the promised crown. 5 So within Thy palace gate We shall praise, on golden strings, Thee, the only Potentate, Lord of lords, and King of kings. Amen. Used With Tune: ROSEFIELD

Psalm 114 (A Responsorial Setting)

Author: John of Damascus, ca. 875-749; John Mason Neale Appears in 380 hymnals Topics: Church Year Easter First Line: Come you faithful, raise the strain Scripture: Psalm 114 Used With Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER (AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM) (fragment) Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)

Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 820 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Advent Lyrics: 1 Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes, the Saviour promised long: let every heart prepare a throne, and every voice a song. 2 He comes, the prisoners to release in Satan's bondage held; the gates of brass before him burst, the iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, the broken heart to bind, the bleeding soul to cure, and with the treasures of his grace to enrich the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, thy welcome shall proclaim; and heaven's eternal arches ring with thy beloved name. Used With Tune: BRISTOL (Fauxbourdon)

come and worship, come and worship

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 764 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Christmas First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; ye who sang creation's story, now proclaim Messiah's birth: Refrain: come and worship Christ the new-born King, come and worship, worship Christ the new-born King. 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing; yonder shines the infant Light: [Refrain] 3 Sages, leave your contemplations; brighter visions beam afar: seek the great Desire of Nations; ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain] 4 Saints before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear, suddenly the Lord, descending, in his temple shall appear: [Refrain] 5 Though an infant now we view him, he shall fill his Father's throne, gather all the nations to him; every knee shall then bow down: [Refrain] Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Ride on! Ride on in majesty!

Author: Henry Hart Milman, 1791-1868 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 505 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Palm Sunday Lyrics: 1 Ride on! Ride on in majesty! Hark! All the tribes hosanna cry: O Saviour meek, pursue thy road with palms and scattered garments strowed. 2 Ride on! Ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die: O Christ, thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. 3 Ride on! Ride on in majesty! The angel armies of the sky look down with sad and wondering eyes to see the approaching sacrifice. 4 Ride on! Ride on in majesty! The last and fiercest strife is nigh; the Father on his sapphire throne awaits his own anointed Son. 5 Ride on! Ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; bow thy meek head to mortal pain, then take, O God, thy power, and reign. Scripture: Matthew 21:9 Used With Tune: ST DROSTANE

All glory, laud, and honour

Author: Theodulph of Orleans, 760-821; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 601 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Palm Sunday First Line: Thou art the King of Israel Lyrics: Refrain: All glory, laud, and honour to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. 1 Thou art the King of Israel, thou David's royal Son, who in the Lord's name comest, the King and blessèd one. [Refrain] 2 The company of angels are praising thee on high, and mortal men and all things created make reply. [Refrain] 3 The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went: our praise and prayer and anthems before thee we present. [Refrain] 4 To thee before thy Passion they sang their hymns of praise: to thee now high exalted our melody we raise. [Refrain] 5 Thou didst accept their praises: accept the prayers we bring, who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 21:16 Used With Tune: ST THEODULPH (VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN)

Hosanna, loud hosanna

Author: Jeanette Threlfall, 1821-1880 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 159 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Palm Sunday Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna the little children sang; through pillared court and temple, the lovely anthem rang; to Jesus, who had blessed them, close folded to his breast, the children sang their praises, the simplest and the best. 2 From Olivet they followed midst an exultant crowd, waving the victor palm branch, and shouting clear and loud. Bright angels joined the chorus, beyond the cloudless sky: hosanna in the highest, glory to God on high! 3 Fair leaves of silvery olive they strewed upon the ground, whilst Salem's circling mountains echoed the joyful sound. The Lord of men and angels rode on in lowly state, nor scorned that little children should on his bidding wait. 4 Hosanna in the highest! That ancient song we sing; for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven our King: O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice. Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Go to dark Gethsemane

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 506 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Passion and Holy Week Lyrics: 1 Go to dark Gethsemane, ye 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; oh, the wormwood and the gall! Oh, the pains 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. Used With Tune: PETRA

Lift high the cross

Author: George William Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael Robert Newbolt Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Passion and Holy Week First Line: Come, Christians, follow where the Captain trod Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adores his sacred name! 1 Come, Christians, follow where the Captain trod, the King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 Each new-born soldier of the crucified bears on his brow the seal of him who died: [Refrain] 3 This is the sign that Satan's armies fear and angels veil their faces to revere: [Refrain] 4 Saved by the cross on which their Lord was slain, see Adam's children their lost home regain: [Refrain] 5 From north and south from east and west they raise in growing unison their songs of praise:[Refrain] 6 Let every race and every language tell of him who saves our souls from death and hell! [Refrain] 7 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain, draw all the world to seek you once again: [Refrain] 8 Set up your throne, that earth's despair may cease beneath the shadow of its healing peace:[Refrain] Scripture: John 12:32 Used With Tune: CRUCIFER Text Sources: Altered by Jubilate Hymns

Good Christian men, rejoice and sing!

Author: Cyrli Argentine Alington, 1872-1955 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 72 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Easter 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 for ay: bring flowers of song to strew his way; let all mankind rejoice and say alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 3 Praise we in songs of victory that Love, that Life, which cannot die, and sing with hearts uplifted high alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 4 Thy name we bless, O risen Lord, and sing today with one accord the life laid down, the life restored: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT (VULPIUS)

O sons and daughters, let us sing!

Author: Jean Tisserant, 14??-1494; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 191 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Easter Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of heaven, the glorious King, o'er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 That Easter morn, at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 An angel clad in white they see, who sat, and spake unto the three, 'Your Lord doth go to Galilee.' Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 That night th'Apostles met in fear; amidst them came their Lord most dear, and said, 'My peace be on all here.' Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 When Thomas first the tidings heard, how they had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples' word. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 'My pierced side, O Thomas, see; my hands, my feet I show to thee; Not faithless, but believing be.' Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side; 'thou art my Lord and God,' he cried. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 How blest are they who have not seen, and yet whose faith hath constant been: for they eternal life shall win. Alleluia! Alleluia! 9 On this most holy day of days, to God your hearts and voices raise in laud, and jubilee, and praise, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE Text Sources: 17th century, Latin

The strife is o'er, the battle done

Author: Anonymous; Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 496 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Easter Lyrics: Antiphon: 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: [Antiphon] 2 Death's mightiest powers have done their worst, and Jesus hath his foes dispersed; let shouts of praise and joy outburst: [Antiphon] 3 On the third morn he rose again glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain: [Antiphon] 4 Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee from death's dread sting thy servants free, that we may live, and sing to thee [Antiphon] Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT (VULPIUS) Text Sources: 17th century, Latin

Ah, Dearest Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended

Author: J. F. Ohl; Johann Heermann Meter: Irregular Appears in 135 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Passion First Line: Ah, dearest Jesus how hast Thou offended Lyrics: 1 Ah, dearest Jesus, how hast Thou offended, That such fell judgment hath on Thee descended? What deeds of evil bring Thee tribulation And condemnation? 2 They have chastised Thee, thorns the crown Thou wearest, Thy face is smitten, cruel taunts Thou bearest, Gall Thou art given, on the cross in anguish Thou, Lord, dost languish. 3 Whence come these sorrows? Why art Thou afflicted? For me, a sinner, art Thou, Lord, convicted; All Thou endurest, while as victim offered, I should have suffered. 4 O love unfathomed, that for my salvation Thou, Lord, dost suffer such humiliation! While as a worldling I loved mirth and gladness, Thine is the sadness. 5 For Thy compassion, Hope of every nation, What can I bring Thee as a meet oblation? My best endeavors weak returns but render For love so tender. 6 But when in heaven, at Thy throne of glory, With saints united, I shall tell the story Of love unbounded, and in adoration Laud Thy salvation. Used With Tune: SUFFERING SAVIOR

As With Gladness Men Of Old

Author: W. C. Dix Appears in 639 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Epiphany Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heav'n and earth adore; So may we, with willing feet, Ever seek Thy mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare, So may we, with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heav'nly King. 4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Used With Tune: DIX

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 749 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Advent Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee; Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of ev'ry nation, Joy of ev'ry longing heart. 2 Born Thy people to deliver; Born a child, yet God our King: Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring; By Thine own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. Amen. Used With Tune: ST. HILARY

Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

Author: Catherine Winkworth; J. Olearius Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Advent Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye My people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Wounded sore by sorrows' rod. Bid Jerusalem be glad, Her whose heart so long was sad; Tell her that the strife is ended, All My peace to her extended. 2 All her sins I now will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed; That which well deserved My anger I no more will see or heed. She hath suffered bitter grief; Now I send her sweet relief, Changing all her gloomy sadness Into brightest joy and gladness. 3 Hark, the herald's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Saying to us all, Repent ye, Since the kingdom now is here; O that warning cry obey, For your Lord prepare the way; Let the valleys rise to meet Him And the hills bow down to greet Him. 4 Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits His holy reign. For the glory of our God Now o'er earth is shed abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. Used With Tune: LUDWIGSBURG

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Appears in 491 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Easter First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! 2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heav'nly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! 3 But the pains which He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He's King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Amen. Used With Tune: WORGAN Text Sources: Latin, XIII Century; Tr. in Lyra Davidica, 1708; Arnold's Compleat Psalmodist, 1719, a.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John Mason Neale Appears in 509 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Advent 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 thee, O Israel! 2 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 3 O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine Advent here; And drive away the shades of night, And pierce the clouds and bring us light! Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 4 O come, Thou 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 thee, O Israel! Amen. Used With Tune: VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin Antiphons, XI Century; Latin Hymn, XVIII Century

The Head That Once Was Crowned

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 511 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Ascension 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 by sov'reign 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 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace is giv'n; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy, the joy of heav'n. 5 His cross to us is life and health, Tho' shame and death to Him: His people's hope, His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. Amen. Used With Tune: BURLINGTON

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,101 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Christmas First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down And glory shone around. Fear not,said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind: Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 2 To you, in David's town this day, Is born of David's line A Savior, who is Christ, the Lord, And this shall be the sign:-- The heav'nly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands And in a manger laid. 3 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song: All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Goodwill henceforth from heav'n to men Begin, and never cease! Amen. Used With Tune: BETHLEHEM

"I know that my Redeemer lives"

Author: Samuel Medley Appears in 470 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Easter Lyrics: 1 "I know that my Redeemer lives;" What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever living Head. 2 He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above, He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need. 3 He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with His eye, He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 4 He lives to silence all my fears, He lives to stop and wipe my tears, He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives, all blessings to impart. 5 He lives, all glory to His Name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; O the sweet joy this sentence gives, I know that my Redeemer lives! Used With Tune: WARNER

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!

Author: Reginald Heber Appears in 1,643 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Trinity Lyrics: 1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth and sky and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, blessed Trinity! Used With Tune: NICAEA

A great and mighty wonder

Author: St. Anatolius; John Mason Neale, D. D. Appears in 107 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Christmas Lyrics: 1 A great and mighty wonder Our Christmas festal brings: On earth, a lowly Infant, Behold the King of kings. 2 The Word is made incarnate, Descending from on high; And Cherubim to shepherds Sing anthems from the sky. 3 And we with them triumphant, Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory, And peace on earth to men!" 4 While thus they sing your Monarch, Those bright angelic bands, Rejoice, ye vales and mountains! Ye oceans, clap your hands! 5 Since all He comes to ransom, By all be He adored, The Infant born in Bethlehem, The Savior and the Lord! 6 And idol-forms shall perish, And error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His scepter, Our Lord and God for aye. Used With Tune: KOCHER Text Sources: Greek

Come, let us join our cheerful songs

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,000 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Passion Lyrics: 1 Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 "Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, "To be exalted thus;" "Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, For He was slain for us. 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine; And blessings more than we can give, Be, Lord! for ever Thine. 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, And air, and earth, and seas, Conspire to lift Thy glories high, And speak Thine endless praise! Used With Tune: THANKSGIVING (Nun danket all und bringet Ehr)

To our Redeemer's glorious Name

Author: Anna Steele Appears in 358 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Passion Lyrics: 1 To our Redeemer's glorious Name Awake the sacred song! O may His love, immortal flame! Tune ev'ry heart and tongue, Tune ev'ry heart and tongue, Amen. 2 His love what mortal thought can reach? What mortal tongue display? Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 He left His radiant throne on high, Left the bright realms of bliss, And came to earth to bleed and die-- Was ever love like this? 4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to Thee, May every heart with rapture say, "The Savior died for me!" 5 O may the sweet, the blissful theme Fill every heart and tongue, Till strangers love Thy charming Name, And join the sacred song! Used With Tune: AVON

'Tis finished!" so the Savior cried

Author: Samuel Stennett, D. D. Appears in 389 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Passion Lyrics: 1 "'Tis finished!" so the Savior cried, And meekly bowed His head and died; 'Tis finished--yes the race is run, The battle fought, the vict'ry won. 2 'Tis finished! all that heaven decreed, And all the ancient prophets said, Is now fulfilled, as was designed, In Thee, the Savior of mankind. 3 'Tis finished!--Aaron now no more Must stain His robes with purple gore; The sacred veil is rent in twain, And Jewish rites no more remain. 4 'Tis finished!--man is reconciled To God, and powers of darkness spoiled: Peace, love, and happiness again Return and dwell with sinful men. 5 'Tis finished!--let the joyful sound Be heard through all the nations round: 'Tis finished!--let the echo fly, Through heaven and hell, through earth and sky. Used With Tune: OLIVE'S BROW

Come, Holy Spirit, come

Author: Rev. Joseph Hart Appears in 541 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, come; Let Thy bright beams arise; Dispel the sorrow from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. 2 Convince us all of sin, Then lead to Jesus’ blood, And to our wond’ring view reveal The mercies of our God. 3 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove, And kindle in our breasts the flame= Of never-dying love. 4 ’Tis Thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul, To pour fresh life in ev'ry part, And new-create the whole. 5 Dwell, Spirit, in our hearts; Our minds from bondage free; Then we shall know and praise and love, The Father, Son, and Thee. Used With Tune: MORNINGTON

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 547 hymnals Topics: Church Year Christmas Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven, to live with thee there. Scripture: Mark 10:16 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: Author Unknown Little children's book, Philadelphia, 1885

Christians, awake! salute the happy morn

Author: John Byrom (1692-1763) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals Topics: Church Year Christmas Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake! salute the happy morn, whereon the Saviour of the world was born; rise to adore the mystery of love, which hosts of angels chanted from above: with them the joyful tidings first begun of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, who heard the angelic herald's voice, 'Behold, I bring good tidings of a Saviour's birth to you and all the nations upon earth: this day hath God fulfilled his promised word, this day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord.' 3 He spake; and straightway the celestial choir in hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire; the praises of redeeming love they sang, and heaven's whole orb with alleluias rang: God's highest glory was their anthem still, peace upon earth, and unto men good will. 4 To Bethl'em straight the enlightened shepherds ran, to see the wonder God had wrought for man, and found, with Joseph and the blessèd Maid, her Son, the Saviour, in a manger laid: then to their flocks, still praising God, return, and their glad hearts with holy rapture burn. 5 O may we keep and ponder in our mind God's wondrous love in saving lost mankind; trace we the babe, who hath retrieved our loss, from his poor manger to his bitter cross; tread in his steps, assisted by his grace, till man's first heavenly state again takes place. 6 Then may we hope, the angelic hosts among, to sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song: he that was born upon this joyful day around us all his glory shall display; saved by his love, incessant we shall sing eternal praise to heaven's almighty King. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE (STOCKPORT)

Hark, the herald angels sing

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 1,328 hymnals Topics: Church Year Christmas First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the new-born King, peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled. Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic host proclaim, 'Christ is born in Bethlehem.' Refrain: Hark, the herald angels sing glory to the new-born King. 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of a Virgin's womb! Veiled in flesh the Godhead see: Hail, the incarnate Deity, pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die, born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth. [Refrain] Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 912 hymnals Topics: Church Year Epiphany Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining; low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, odours of Edom, and offerings divine, gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, vainly with gifts would his favour secure: richer by far is the heart's adoration, dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; star of the east, the horizon adorning, guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Used With Tune: EPIPHANY

The day of resurrection!

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); St John of Damascus (c. 675-c. 750) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 518 hymnals Topics: Church Year Easter Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; the Passover of gladness, the Passover of God; from death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, our God hath brought us over with hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection-light; and, listening to his accents, may hear so calm and plain his own 'All hail', and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, and earth her song begin, the round world keep high triumph, and all that is therein; let all things seen and unseen their notes of gladness blend, for Christ the Lord is risen, our joy that hath no end. Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring; Miss Jane Eliza Leeson Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,516 hymnals Topics: Church Year Holy Week Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds new luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. Amen. Used With Tune: RATHBUN

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Bernard of Clairvaux, (1091-1153) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 726 hymnals Topics: Church Year Holy Week Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns Thine only crown! Once reigning in the highest In light and majesty, Dishonored now Thou diest, Yet here I worship Thee. 2 How art Thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish, Which once was bright as morn! What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, Was all for sinners' gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly pain. 3 Lo, here I fall, my Saviour, 'Tis I deserve Thy place: Look on me with Thy favor, Vouchsafe to me Thy grace. Receive me, my Redeemer; My Shepherd, make me Thine, Of every good the Fountain, Thou art the Spring of mine! 4 What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest Friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end! Oh, make me Thine forever, And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to Thee. 5 Forbid that I should leave Thee; O Jesus, leave not me; In faith may I receive Thee, When death shall set me free. When strength and comfort languish, And I must hence depart, Release me then from anguish By thine own wounded heart. Amen. Scripture: Job 3:17 Used With Tune: HERZLICH THUT MICH VERLANGEN

Christ the Lord Is Risen To-day

Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 87 hymnals Topics: Church Year Easter First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n to-day, Christians, haste your vows to pay, Offer ye your praises meet, At the Paschal Victim's feet. For the sheep the Lamb hath bled, Sinless, in the sinner's stead; "Christ is ris'n," to-day we cry; Now He lives, no more to die. 2 Christ, the Victim undefiled, Man to God hath reconciled, Whilst in strange and awful strife Met together Death and Life. Christians, on this happy day, Haste with joy your vows to pay; "Christ is risen," to-day we cry; Now He lives, no more to die. 3 Christ, who once for sinners bled, Now the First-born from the dead, Throned in endless might and power Lives and reigns for evermore. Hail, eternal Hope on high! Hail, Thou King of victory! Hail, Thou Prince of Life adored! Help and save us, gracious Lord. Amen. Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR Text Sources: Based on the Latin, 12th Century.

Come, Thou Almighty King

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,791 hymnals Topics: Church Year Trinity 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 Jesus, our Lord, descend; From all our foes defend, Nor let us fall; Let Thine almighty aid Our sure defense be made, Our souls on Thee be stayed; Lord, hear our call! 3 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. 4 Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour: Thou who almighty art Now rule in every heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of power! 5 To the great One in Three Eternal praises be, Hence, evermore! His sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Amen. Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

In His Temple Now Behold Him

Author: Henry John Pye Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 52 hymnals Topics: Church Year Minor Festivals Lyrics: 1 In His temple now behold Him, See the long-expected Lord; Ancient prophets had foretold Him, God has now fulfilled His Word. Now to praise Him, His redeemed Shall break forth with one accord. 2 In the arms of her who bore Him, Virgin pure, behold Him lie, While His agèd saints adore Him, Ere in perfect faith they die. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lo, the incarnate God Most High! 3 Jesus, by Thy presentation, Thou Who didst for us endure, Make us see Thy great salvation, Seal us with Thy promise sure; And present us in Thy glory To Thy Father, cleansed and pure. Amen. Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,859 hymnals Topics: Church Year Christmas Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sin and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Where'er the curse is found, Where'er the curse is found, Where'er, where'er the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His love. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 55:12-13 Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

Lo! He Comes, with Clouds Descending

Author: John Cennick Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 768 hymnals Topics: Church Year Advent Lyrics: 1 Lo, He comes, with clouds descending, Once for favored sinners slain. Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of His train. Alleluia! God appears on earth to reign. 2 Ev'ry eye shall now behold Him, Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at naught, and sold Him, Pierced, and nailed Him to the tree, Deeply wailing, Shall the true Messiah see. 3 Now redemption, long expected, See in solemn pomp appear, All His saints, by man rejected, Now shall meet Him in the air; Alleluia! See the Day of God appear. 4 Yea, Amen! let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal throne! Saviour, take the power and glory, Claim the Kingdom for Thine own; O come quickly, Alleluia! come, Lord come! Amen. Scripture: Daniel 7:10 Used With Tune: KENSINGTON

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John M. Neale Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 220 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Christmas Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ was born today. Ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven's door, and we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: German/Latin, medieval

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,176 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Easter and Ascension Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia! All creation, join to say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia! Sing, O 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 your sting? Alleluia! Once he died, our souls to save; Alleluia! Where your 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! 5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia! Praise to you by both be given; Alleluia! Risen Christ, triumphant now; Alleluia! Every knee to you shall bow. Alleluia! Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Author: Charles Wesley; Thomas Cotterill Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 551 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Easter and Ascension First Line: Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! to his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia! enters now the highest heaven. 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 Highest heaven its Lord receives; Alleluia! yet he loves the earth he leaves. Alleluia! Though returning to his throne, Alleluia! still he calls us all his own. Alleluia! 4 Still for us he intercedes; Alleluia! his atoning death he pleads, Alleluia! near himself prepares our place, Alleluia! he the firstfruits of our race. Alleluia! 5 There we shall with you remain, Alleluia! partners of your endless reign, Alleluia! see you with unclouded view, Alleluia! find our heaven of heavens in you. Alleluia! Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

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