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Lift High the Cross
Author: George William Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Meter: Irregular Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Come, brethren, follow where our Savior trod Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, brethren, follow where our Savior trod,
our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
the hosts of God in conqu'ring ranks combine. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
as thou hast promised, draw men unto thee. [Refrain]
4 Thy kingdom come, that earth's despair may cease
beneath the shadow of its healing peace. [Refrain]
5 For thy blest cross which doth for us atone,
creation's praises rise before thy throne. [Refrain]
Topics: Jesus Christ His Death; Adoration; Christ Cross of Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
When Christ Was Lifted from the Earth
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: When Christ was lifted from the earth Lyrics: 1. When Christ was lifted from the earth
His arms stretched out above
Thro' ev'ry culture, ev'ry birth,
To draw an answering love.
2. Still east and west His love extends
And always, near or far,
He calls and claims us as His friends
And loves us as we are.
3. Where generation, class or race
Divides us to our shame,
He sees not labels but a face,
A person and a name.
4. Thus feely loved, tho' fully known,
May I in Christ be free
To welcome and accept His own
As Christ accepted me.
Used With Tune: HAYES
When Christ Was Lifted from the Earth
The Attraction of the Cross
Author: Dr. S. Stennett Appears in 98 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Yonder — amazing Sight! — I see Lyrics: 1 Yonder — amazing Sight! — I see
Th' incarnate Son of GOD,
Expiring on the accursed tree,
And welt'ring in his blood.
2 Behold a purple torrent run
Down from his hands and head:
The crimson tide puts out the sun;
His groans awake the dead.
3 The trembling earth, the darken'd sky,
Proclaim the truth aloud!
And with th' amaz'd centurion cry,
"This is the son of God."
4 So great, so vast a sacrifice,
May well my hope revive:
If GOD's own Son thus bleeds and dies,
The sinner sure may live.
5 O that these cords of love divine,
Might draw me, Lord to thee,
Thou hast my heart, it shall be thine —
Thine it shall ever be!
Topics: After Sermon
The Attraction of the Cross
Lift Him Up
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 11.9.11.7.6.8.11.7 Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: How to reach the masses, men of every birth Refrain First Line: Lift Him up, lift Him up Lyrics: 1 How to reach the masses, men of every birth,
For an answer, Jesus gave the key:
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,
Will draw all men unto Me.”
Refrain:
Lift Him up, lift Him up;
Still He speaks from eternity:
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,
Will draw all men unto Me.”
2 Oh! the world is hungry for the Living Bread,
Lift the Savior up for them to see;
Trust Him, and do not doubt the words that He said,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain]
3 Don’t exalt the preacher, don’t exalt the pew,
Preach the Gospel simple, full, and free;
Prove Him and you will find that promise is true,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain]
4 Lift Him up by living as a Christian ought,
Let the world in you the Savior see;
Then men will gladly follow Him Who once taught,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain] Topics: Missionary Used With Tune: [How to reach the masses, men of every birth] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Lift_Him_Up); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (5)
Lift Him Up
Hallelujah! What a Savior
Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7.7.7.8 Appears in 326 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: "Man of Sorrows," what a name Lyrics: 1 "Man of Sorrows," what a name
for the Son of God, who came
ruined sinners to reclaim!
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
2 Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
in my place condemned he stood;
sealed my pardon with his blood:
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
3 Guilty, vile, and helpless, we;
spotless Lamb of God was he;
full atonement, can it be?
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
4 Lifted up was he to die,
“It is finished,” was his cry;
now in heaven exalted high:
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
5 When he comes, our glorious King,
all his ransomed home to bring,
then anew this song we’ll sing:
Hallelujah! what a Savior!
Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Atonement; Good Friday; Jesus Christ Exaltation; Jesus Christ Man of Sorrows; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Savior; Jesus Christ Sinlessness Used With Tune: HALLELUJAH! WHAT A SAVIOR
Hallelujah! What a Savior
Now the Green Blade Rises
Author: John M. C. Crum, 1872-1958 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: John 12:20-33 First Line: Now the green blade rises, from the buried grain Used With Tune: NOEL NOUVELET Text Sources: Oxford Book of Carols
Now the Green Blade Rises
Behold the Wood
Author: Dan Schutte, B. 1947 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: John 12 First Line: Unless a grain of wheat shall fall Refrain First Line: Behold, behold the wood of the cross Topics: Seasons and Feasts Triumph of the Cross Used With Tune: [Unless a grain of wheat shall fall]
Behold the Wood
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,512 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory,
towering 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 more 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 thro' all time abide. Used With Tune: RATHBUN
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
As now the sun's declining rays
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32-33 Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays
at eventide descend,
so life's brief day is sinking down
to its appointed end.
2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched
to draw thy people nigh:
O grant us then that cross to love,
and in those arms to die.
3 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Topics: Evening Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA
As now the sun's declining rays
O my Saviour, lifted
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-97 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32-33 Lyrics: 1 O my Saviour, lifted
from the earth for me,
draw me, in your mercy,
at your side to be.
2 Lift my earth-bound longings,
fix them, Lord, above;
draw me with the magnet
of your mighty love.
3 Lord, thine arms are stretching
ever far and wide
to enfold your children
to your loving side.
4 And I come, Lord Jesus:
dare I turn away?
No, your love has conquered,
and I come today.
5 Bringing all my burdens,
sorrow, sin and care,
at your feet I lay them,
and I leave them there. Topics: Christ's Sacrifice; Commitment; Confession of Sin; Freedom; God's Love to Us; Good Friday; Holy Week; Jesus Christ Priesthood and Intercession; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Personal Petition; Personal Response to Jesus; Saints Days and Holy Days St Mary Magdalene; Suffering Used With Tune: GLENFINLAS
O my Saviour, lifted
Drawn to the Cross, which Thou hast Blest
Author: Genevieve M. Irons Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Drawn to the Cross, which Thou has blest
With healing gifts for souls distrest,
To find in Thee my life, my rest,
Christ Crucified, I come.
2 Thou knowest all my griefs and fears,
Thy grace abused, my misspent years;
Yet now to Thee with contrite tears,
Christ Crucified, I come.
3 Wash me and take away each stain;
Let nothing of my sin remain.
For cleansing, tho’ it be thro’ pain,
Christ Crucified, I come.
4 And then for work to do for Thee,
Which shall so sweet a service be
That angels well might envy me,
Christ Crucified, I come.
Amen. Topics: Faith and Justification Used With Tune: DUNSTAN
Drawn to the Cross, which Thou hast Blest
He decidido seguir a Cristo
Author: Descon.; Roberto C. Savage; Roberto C. Savage Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: John 12:20-32 Topics: Consagración; Consecration; Discipulado; Discipleship; Jóvenes; Youths; Lealtad y Valor; Loyalty and Courage; Servicio Cristiano; Christian Service; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony Used With Tune: ASSAM
He decidido seguir a Cristo
Three holy days enfold us now
Author: Delores Dufner, OSB (b. 1939) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Used With Tune: GRACE CHURCH
Three holy days enfold us now
"The wondrous Cross"
Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,993 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross 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 death 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 I am 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. Topics: Christ Agony of; Christ Blood of; Christ Crucifixion of; Christ Prince of Glory; Christ Sufferings of; Consecration Of Self; Cross of Christ Taking; Christ Compassion of Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM (OLD)
"The wondrous Cross"
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 676 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross;
There's a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my ransomed soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the bright and morning star
Shed its beams around me. [Refrain]
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadow o'er me. [Refrain]
4 Near the cross! I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river. [Refrain] Topics: Devotional; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ Shepherd and Lamb; Patience Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
O Love that wilt not let me go
Author: George Matheson (1842-1906) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 673 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee:
I give thee back the life I owe,
that in thine ocean depths its flow
may richer, fuller be.
2 O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee:
my heart restores its borrowed ray,
that in thy sunshine's blaze its day
may brighter, fairer be.
3 O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee:
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
and feel the promise is not vain,
that morn shall tearless be.
4 O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee:
I lay in dust life's glory dead,
and from the ground there blossoms red
life that shall endless be. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Death and Bereavement; Eternal Life; God Love of Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET
O Love that wilt not let me go
Behold the amazing sight
Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 113 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Topics: Attraction of the Cross; Jesus Christ Moral influence of his sufferings
Behold the amazing sight
He Is Lord
Author: Anonymous Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: He is Lord, he is Lord Lyrics: 1 He is Lord, he is Lord,
he is risen from the dead, and he is Lord!
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord.
2 He is King, he is King,
he will draw all nations to him; he is King!
And the time shall be when the world shall sing
that Jesus Christ is King.
3 He is Love, he is Love,
he has shown us by his life that he is Love!
All his people sing with one voice of joy
that Jesus Christ is Love.
4 He is Life, he is Life,
he has died to set us free, and he is Life!
And he calls us all to live evermore,
for Jesus Christ is Life. Topics: Singing God's Story Ascension and Reign of Christ Used With Tune: HE IS LORD
He Is Lord
Father, whose everlasting love
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32-33 Lyrics: 1 Father, whose everlasting love
your only Son for sinners gave,
whose grace to all did freely move,
and sent him down the world to save:
2 help us your mercy to extol,
immense, unfathomed, unconfined;
to praise the Lamb who died for all,
the Saviour of all humankind.
3 Your undistinguishing regard
was cast on Adam's fallen race;
for all you have in Christ prepared
sufficient, sovereign, saving grace.
4 The world he suffered to redeem;
for all he has the atonement made;
for those that will not come to him
the ransom of his life was paid.
5 Arise, O God, maintain your cause!
The fullness of the nations call;
lift up the standard of your cross,
and all shall own you died for all. Topics: Atonement; Good Friday; Grace; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Mission/Sending; Passion Sunday; Redemption Used With Tune: RIMINGTON
Father, whose everlasting love
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.5.5.5.6.7 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 12:31-33 Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
a trusty shield and weapon;
he helps us free from ev'ry need
that has us now o'ertaken.
The old evil foe
now means deadly woe;
deep guile and great might
are his dread arms in fight;
on earth is not his equal.
2 With might of ours can naught be done,
soon were our loss effected;
but for us fights the valiant one
whom God himself elected.
You ask, "Who is this?"
Jesus Christ it is,
the almighty Lord,
and there's no other God;
he holds the field forever.
3 Though devils all the world should fill,
all eager to devour us,
we tremble not, we fear no ill:
they shall not overpow'r us.
This world's prince may still
scowl fierce as he will,
he can harm us none.
He's judged; the deed is done;
one little word can fell him.
4 The Word they still shall let remain
nor any thanks have for it;
he's by our side upon the plain
with his good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
goods, fame, child, and wife,
though all may be gone,
our victory is won;
the kingdom's ours forever!
Topics: Church Militant Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG Text Sources: Tr. composite
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Now Sing We, Now Rejoice
Author: Arthur T. Russell, 1806-74 Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6.5.5 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Now sing we, now rejoice,
Now raise to heav'n our voice;
He from whom joy streameth
Poor in a manger lies;
Not so brightly beameth
The sun in yonder skies.
Thou my Savior art!
Thou my Savior art!
2 Come from on high to me;
I cannot rise to thee.
Cheer my wearied spirit,
O pure and holy Child;
Through Thy grace and merit,
Blest Jesus, Lord most mild,
Draw me unto Thee!
Draw me unto Thee!
3 Now through His Son doth shine
The Father's grace divine.
Death was reigning o'er us
Through sin and vanity
Till He opened for us
A bright eternity.
May we praise Him there!
May we praise Him there!
4 Oh, where shall joy be found?
Where but on heav'nly ground?
Where the angels singing
With all His saints unite,
Sweetest praises bringing
In heav'nly joy and light,
Oh, that we were there!
Oh, that we were there!
Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Latin and German, 14th cent.
Now Sing We, Now Rejoice
Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery
Author: Marty Haugen (1950-) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: John 12:20-36 Topics: Ash Wednesday; Lent (season); Pentecost Used With Tune: THOMAS
Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery
Uplift the blood-red Banner
Author: Benjamin Gough (1805-1882) Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Uplift the blood red banner Topics: Gospel Spread of; Ministry; Missionaries Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Uplift the blood-red Banner
Lift Him Up
Author: May E. Warren Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Lift Him up, 'tis He that bids you, Let the dying look and live Refrain First Line: Lift Him up, the risen Savior, High amid the waiting throng; Lyrics: 1 Lift Him up, ’tis He that bids you,
Let the dying look and live;
To all weary, thirsting sinners,
Living waters will He give;
And though once so meek and lowly,
Yet the Prince of heaven was He;
And the blind, who grope in darkness,
Through the blood of Christ shall see.
Refrain
Lift Him up, the risen Savior,
High amid the waiting throng;
Lift Him up, ’tis He that speaketh,
Now He bids you flee from wrong.
2 Lift Him up, this precious Savior,
Let the multitude behold;
They with willing hearts shall seek Him,
He will draw them to His fold;
They shall gather from the wayside,
Hastening on with joyous feet,
They shall bear the cross of Jesus,
And shall find salvation sweet.
3 Lift Him up in all His glory,
‘Tis the Son of God on high;
Lift Him up, His love shall draw them,
Eén the careless shall draw nigh;
Let them hear again the story
Of the cross, the death of shame;
And from tongue to tongue repeat it;
Mighty throngs shall bless His name.
4 O then lift Him up in singing,
Lift the Savior up in prayer;
He, the glorious Redeemer,
All the sins of men did bear;
Yes, the young shall bow before Him,
And the old their voices raise;
All the deaf shall hear hosannah;
And the dumb shall shout His praise. Topics: Christian Church Mission of the Church Used With Tune: [Lift Him up, 'tis He that bids you]
Lift Him Up
Cross of Jesus
Author: J. Wellington Frizzelle Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Cross of Jesus, cross of Love Refrain First Line: Blessed cross, oh, let me rest Topics: Atonement and Redemption Used With Tune: MESSIAH
Cross of Jesus
Come to the Feast (Ven al Banquete)
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950; Pia Moriarty, b. 1948; Jaime Cortez Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: John 12 First Line: Like the child whose fishes and loaves (Quién le puede dar de comer) Refrain First Line: Ven, ven al banquete (Come, come to the banquet) Topics: Musical Style Vals Ranchero; Musical Style Vals Ranchero; Musical Style Vals Ranchero; Musical Style Vals Ranchero; Musical Style Vals Ranchero; Musical Style Vals Ranchero; Gathering; Hunger; Justice; Social Concern; Thirst; Welcome; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Service Music for Mass Communion Song; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Communion Song Used With Tune: [Like the child whose fishes and loaves]
Come to the Feast (Ven al Banquete)
Sing, my tongue, how glorious battle
Author: Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus (c. 535-609); John Mason Neale (1818-1866); William Mair (1830-1920); Arthur Wellesley Wotherspoon (1853-1936) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32-33 Lyrics: 1 Sing, my tongue, how glorious battle
glorious victory became;
and above the cross, his trophy,
tell the triumph and the fame:
tell how he, the earth's Redeemer,
by his death for all o'ercame.
2 When the thirty years were ended,
humbly lived for all to see,
willingly he met his passion,
born to set his people free:
on the cross the Lamb is lifted,
there the sacrifice to be.
3 His the nails, the spear, the spitting,
reed and vinegar and gall;
from his patient body piercèd
blood and water streaming fall:
earth and sea and stars and mankind
by that stream are cleansèd all.
4 Faithful cross, above all other,
one and only noble tree,
none in foliage, none in blossom,
none in fruit your match can be:
focus of the world's redemption,
your dear burden makes us free.
5 Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
one in might, and one in glory,
while eternal ages run. Topics: Christ Incarnate Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Jesus cross Used With Tune: PANGE LINGUA
Sing, my tongue, how glorious battle
Ride on, ride on, the time is right
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 12:27-33 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Palm (Passion) Sunday Used With Tune: RIDE ON
Ride on, ride on, the time is right
Christ, the Lord of Hosts, Unshaken
Author: Peter M. Prange, b. 1972 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 12:31-32 Topics: Feasts and Festivals St. Michael and All Angels Used With Tune: FORTUNATUS NEW
Christ, the Lord of Hosts, Unshaken
Who Is This Boy?
Author: John F. Wilson Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Who is this boy? He's God's little Son!
What can He do?
Save everyone!
What does He bring?
Peace and joy!
And He'll fill you with happiness,
This little boy.
2 Who is this man who is hanging up on high?
What did He do?
Why do they crucify?
What does He bring?
Hope and light!
And to all men He brings release
From darkest night.
3 Who is this King? He's God's only Son!
What did He do?
Rise for everyone!
What does He bring?
Life and love!
And for all who believe in Him
A home above. Topics: Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Resurrection; Christ Sacrifice; Christ Advent and Birth; Christ Resurrection; Christ Sacrifice Used With Tune: [Who is this boy?]
Who Is This Boy?
Christ bids us break the bread
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Christ bids us break the bread
and share the cup he gave,
in token of the blood he shed
for those he died to save.
2 It was for us he came,
to bear, by human birth,
a crown of thorn, a cross of shame,
for every child of earth.
3 The Saviour crucified
in glory rose again:
we here remember him who died,
ascended now to reign.
4 Our hearts his word obey,
in thankfulness and love:
we feed on Christ by faith today
and feast with him above.
5 O Christ, once lifted up
that we might be forgiven,
we take the bread and drink the cup
and share the life of heaven. Topics: Atonement; Church Year Good Friday; Church Year Easter; Church Year Ascension; Heaven; Holy Communion; Jesus Life and Ministry; Obedience Used With Tune: EASTVILLE
Christ bids us break the bread
Alas! and did my Saviour bleed
Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,300 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Saviour bleed,
And did my Sovereign die?
Would he devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?
2 Was it for crimes that I had done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut his glories in,
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died
For man the creature's sin.
4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
While his dear cross appears;
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears.
5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay
The debt of love I owe:
Here, Lord, I give myself away,
'Tis all that I can do.
Topics: Christ Sufferings and Death; On the Cross
Alas! and did my Saviour bleed
My faith looks up to thee
Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,201 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine:
now hear me when I pray;
take all my guilt away;
oh let me from this day
be wholly thine.
2 May thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart;
my zeal inspire;
as thou hast died for me,
oh may my love to thee
pure, warm and changeless be,
a living fire.
3 While life's dark maze I tread,
and griefs around me spread,
be thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow's tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from thee aside.
4 When ends life's transient dream,
when death's cold sullen stream
shall o'er me roll,
blest Saviour, then, in love,
fear and distrust remove;
oh bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul. Topics: Death; Eternal Life; Fire / Flame; Gratitude; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; One Life in Christ Faith; Repentance Used With Tune: OLIVET
My faith looks up to thee
Come, Every Soul by Sin Oppressed
Author: John H. Stockton, 1813-1877 Appears in 855 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed Refrain First Line: Only trust Him, only trust Him Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission Inviting Men to Christ Used With Tune: ONLY TRUST HIM
Come, Every Soul by Sin Oppressed
I Am Thine, O Lord
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 684 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice Topics: Christians Aspiration & Longing; Christians Commitment Used With Tune: [I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice]
I Am Thine, O Lord
Christ for the world we sing
Author: Samuel Wolcott, 1813-1886 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 406 hymnals Scripture: John 12:20-32 First Line: "Christ for the world" we sing Lyrics: 1 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with loving zeal,
the poor and them that mourn,
the faint and overborne,
sin-sick and sorrow worn,
for Christ to heal.
2 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with fervent prayer,
the wayward and the lost,
by restless passions tossed,
redeemed at countless cost
from dark despair.
3 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with one accord,
with us the work to share,
with us reproach to dare,
with us the cross to bear
for Christ our Lord.
4 "Christ for the world" we sing;
the world to Christ we bring
with joyful song;
the newborn souls whose days,
reclaimed to live always,
inspired with hope and praise,
to Christ belong. Topics: Compassion; Jesus Christ Redeemer and Savior; One Life in Christ Mission; Redemption Used With Tune: MILTON ABBAS
Christ for the world we sing
Lead on, O King eternal
Author: Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862-1917 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 396 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal:
the day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of battle
thy tents shall be our home:
through days of preparation
thy grace has made us strong,
and now, O King eternal,
we lift our battle-song.
2 Lead on, O King eternal,
till sin's fierce war shall cease,
and holiness shall whisper
the sweet Amen of peace;
for not with swords' loud clashing
nor roll of stirring drum,
but deeds of love and mercy,
thy reign of peace shall come.
3 Lead on, O King eternal:
we follow, not with fears,
for gladness breaks like morning
where'er thy face appears:
thy cross is lifted o'er us;
we journey in its light;
the crown awaits the conquest;
lead on, O God of might. Topics: Commitment; Cross; Gladness / Happiness; Guidance; Jesus Christ Kingship / Reign; Love; Mercy; One Life in Christ Peace; Recessionals; Struggle Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead on, O King eternal
Now is the accepted time
Author: John Dobell Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 315 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Gospel - Offered Used With Tune: BIDBOROUGH
Now is the accepted time
For the darkness shall turn to dawning
Author: Colin Sterne, 1862-1928 Appears in 305 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: We've a story to tell to the nations Topics: Evangelism; God Love of; The Kingdom; National and World Peace; Truth; The Kingdom of God on Earth Missions and World Fellowship Used With Tune: MESSAGE
For the darkness shall turn to dawning
Rise Up, O Men of God!
Author: William P. Merrill Appears in 252 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Following God/Christ; Christian Service
Rise Up, O Men of God!
The People That in Darkness Sat
Author: John Morison (1750-1798) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 217 hymnals Scripture: John 12:20-36 Lyrics: 1 The people that in darkness sat
a glorious light have seen;
the Light has shined on them who long
in shades of death have been.
2 To hail thee, Sun of Righteousness,
the gathering nations come;
they joy as when the reapers bear
their harvest treasures home.
3 For thou their burden dost remove,
and break the tyrant's rod,
as in the day when Midian fell
before the sword of God.
4 For unto us a child is born,
to us a Son is given,
and on his shoulder ever rests
all power in earth and heaven.
5 His name shall be the Prince of Peace,
the everlasting Lord,
the Wonderful, the Counsellor,
the God by all adored.
6 Lord Jesus, reign in us we pray,
and make us thine alone,
who with the Father ever art
and Holy Spirit one. Topics: Epiphany (season); Christmas Used With Tune: DUNDEE
The People That in Darkness Sat
The Death of the Lord of Glory
Author: Steele Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 190 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Stretch'd on the cross the Saviour dies Lyrics: 1 Stretch'd on the cross, the Saviour dies;
Hark! his expiring groans arise!
See, from his hands, his feet, his side,
Runs down the sacred crimson tide!
2 But life attends the deathful sound,
And flows from ev'ry bleeding wound;
The vital stream, how free it flows,
To save and cleanse his rebel foes!
3 To suffer in the traitor's place,
To die for man, surprising grace!
Yet pass rebellious angels by—
O why for man, dear Saviour, why?
4 And didst thou bleed, for sinners bleed?
And could the sun behold the deed?
No, he withdrew his sick'ning ray,
And darkness veil'd the mourning day.
5 Can I survey this scene of woe,
Where mingling grief and wonder flow;
And yet my heart unmov'd remain,
Insensible to love or pain?
6 Come, dearest Lord, thy pow'r impart,
To warm this cold, this stupid heart;
Till all its pow'rs and passions move
In melting grief and ardent love.
Topics: The Death of Jesus, who Died for All; Who tasted Death for Every Man
The Death of the Lord of Glory
See what a living stone
Appears in 137 hymnals Scripture: John 12 Lyrics: 1 See what a living Stone
the Builders did refuse;
Yet God hath built his Church thereon,
in Spite of envious Jews.
2 The Scribe and angry Priest
reject thine only Son;
Yet on this Rock shall Zion rest,
as the chief Corner-Stone.
3 The Work, O Lord, is thine,
and wondrous in our Eyes:
This Day declares it all divine,
this Day did Jesus rise.
4 This is the glorious Day
that our Redeemer made;
Let us rejoice, and sing and pray,
let all the Church be glad.
5 Hosanna to the King
of David's Royal Blood;
Bless him, ye Saints; he comes to bring
Salvation from your God.
6 We bless thine holy Word,
which all this Grace displays;
And offer on thine Altar, Lord,
our Sacrifice of Praise.
See what a living stone
The Hallowed Cross
Author: J. H. S. Appears in 110 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: The cross! the cross! the blood-stain'd cross! Refrain First Line: Oh, the ! the precious blood! Used With Tune: [The cross! the cross! the blood-stain'd cross!]
The Hallowed Cross
Gazing upon the Cross
Author: William Walsham How (1823— ) Appears in 97 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Lord Jesus, when we stand afar Topics: Calvary; Christ Passion of Used With Tune: ASHWELL
Gazing upon the Cross
Christ lifted up
Author: R. Hill Appears in 92 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Ye who in these courts are found Topics: Church Ordinances of; Communion of Christians; Lord's Supper; Ordinances; Sacraments
Christ lifted up
I Sought the Lord
Author: Anonymous Appears in 89 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew Topics: Jesus Christ Refuge; Jesus Christ Savior
I Sought the Lord
Draw Thou My Soul
Author: Lucy Larcom Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 First Line: Draw Thou my soul, O Christ Lyrics: 1 Draw Thou my soul, O Christ,
Closer to Thine;
Breathe into every wish
Thy will divine;
Raised my low self above,
Won by Thy deathless love,
Ever, O Christ, through mine
Let Thy life shine.
2 Lead forth my soul, O Christ,
One with Thine own,
Joyful to follow Thee
Through paths unknown:
In Thee my strength renew;
Give me Thy work to do;
Through me Thy truth be shown,
Thy love made known.
3 Not for myself alone
May my prayer be;
Lift Thou Thy world, O Christ,
Closer to Thee;
Cleanse it from guilt and wrong;
Teach it salvation's song,
Till earth, as heaven, fulfill
God's holy will.
Amen. Used With Tune: ST. EDMUND
Draw Thou My Soul
Help us to help each other, Lord
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32 Lyrics: 1 Help us to help each other, Lord,
each other's cross to share;
let each our friendly aid afford
and feel each other's care.
2 Up into thee, our living Head,
let us in all things grow,
and by thy sacrifice be led
the fruits of love to show.
3 Drawn by the magnet of thy love
let all our hearts agree,
and ever to each other move,
and ever nearer thee.
4 This is the bond of perfectness,
thy spotless charity.
Oh let us still, we pray, possess
the mind that was in thee. Topics: Compassion; Help; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ Head of Church; Love; The Church; Unity Used With Tune: DUNFERMLINE
Help us to help each other, Lord
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
Author: Venantius Fortunatus, 530-609; John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 59 hymnals Scripture: John 12:32-33 Lyrics: 1 Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle;
of the mighty conflict sing:
tell the triumph of the victim,
to his cross your tribute bring.
Jesus Christ, the world's Redeemer,
from that cross now reigns as King.
2 When at length the appointed fullness
of the sacred time was come,
he was sent, the world's Creator,
from the Father's heavenly home
and was found in human fashion
offspring of the Virgin's womb.
3 When the thirty years were ended
which on earth he willed to see,
willingly he meets his passion,
born to set his people free;
on the cross the Lamb is lifted,
there the sacrifice to be.
4 There the nails and spear he suffers,
vinegar and gall and reed;
from his sacred body pierced
blood and water both proceed:
precious flood, which all creation
from the stain of sin has freed.
5 Faithful cross, above all other,
one and only noble tree,
none in foliage, none in blossom,
none in fruit your peer may be;
sweet the wood and sweet the iron,
and your load, most sweet is he.
6 Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One:
One in might and One in glory
while eternal ages run.
Topics: Good Friday; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Passion Sunday Used With Tune: PANGE LINGUA
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
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