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For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpont, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 633 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18 Refrain First Line: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies, Refrain: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light, Refrain 3 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild, Refrain 4 For yourself, best gift divine, to the world so freely given, agent of God's grand design: peace on earth and joy in heaven. Refrain Topics: Family; Praise & Adoration; Songs for Children Hymns; Creation and Providence; Creation; Family; Harvest; Praise & Adoration; Thanksgiving & Gratitude Used With Tune: DIX

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 621 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; be now and always near me, my master and my friend: I shall not fear the battle if you are by my side, not wander from the pathway if you will be my guide. 2 Oh, let me feel you near me: the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; my foes are ever near me, around me, and within; but, Jesus, draw still nearer, and shield my soul from sin. 3 Oh, let me hear you speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; Oh, speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, true guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, you have promised to all who follow you, that where you are in glory your servant shall be too; and, Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end: now give me grace to follow, my master and my friend. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; Conflict; Discipleship Used With Tune: THORNBURY

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 570 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine. Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day: the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 From earth's wide bounds and ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl stream in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Funerals; All Saints' Day; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Funerals; Heritage; Jesus Christ Presence of; Memorial Occasions Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

The strife is o'er, the battle done

Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 496 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 Lyrics: 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; now is the Victor's triumph won; now be the song of praise begun. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 The powers of death have done their worst, but Christ their legions has dispersed; let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 The three sad days are quickly sped; he rises glorious from the dead; all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 He broke the bonds of death and hell; the bars from heaven's gateways fell; let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 Lord, by the painful wounds you bore, death lost its sting for evermore; living in you, our praises soar. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Used With Tune: VULPIUS (GELOBT SEI GOTT) Text Sources: Latin, 17th century

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-99 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 470 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 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 triumphant from the grave; He lives eternally to save; He lives all-glorious in the sky; He lives exalted there on high. 3 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. 4 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. 5 He lives to silence all my fears; He lives to wipe away my tears; He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives all blessings to impart. 6 He lives, my kind, wise, heav'nly Friend; He lives and loves me to the end; He lives, and while He lives, I'll sing; He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King. 7 He lives and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives my mansion to prepare; He lives to bring me safely there. 8 He lives, all glory to His name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same; Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives; I know that my Redeemer lives! Topics: Death and Burial Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

The God of Abraham praise

Author: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love. Jehovah, Great I AM! by earth and heaven confessed, I bow, and bless the sacred name for ever blest. 2 The God of Abraham praise, at whose supreme command from earth I rise, and seek the joys at his right hand. I all on earth forsake, its wisdom, fame and power, and him my only portion make, my shield and tower. 3 He by himself has sworn, I on his oath depend: I shall, on eagle's wings upborne, to heaven ascend; I shall behold his face, I shall his power adore and sing the wonders of his grace for evermore. 4 There dwells the Lord our King, the Lord our Righteousness, triumphant o'er the world and sin, the Prince of Peace; on Zion's sacred height his kingdom he maintains, and glorious with his saints in light for ever reigns. 5 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high; 'Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!' they ever cry. Hail, Abraham's God, and mine!– I join the heavenly praise– all might and majesty are thine, through endless days. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; Adoration Of God; Communion of Saints; Covenant; Heaven Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Based on the Jewish Yigdal

Would You Be Free From The Burden Of Sin?

Author: Lewis Edgar Jones Meter: 10.9.10.8 with refrain Appears in 350 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:14 Refrain First Line: There is power, power, Wonder-working power Topics: The Christian Life; The Christian Gospel Promises

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord and precious, binding all the church in one; holy Zion's help forever, and our confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call you, come, O Lord of hosts, and stay; come, with all your loving-kindness; hear your people as we pray, and your fullest benediction shed within these walls today. 3 Here bestow on all your servants what they seek from you to gain; what they gain from you, forever with the blessed to retain; and hereafter in your glory evermore with you to reign. 4 Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one: one in might and one in glory while unending ages run! Topics: Christian Year All Saints; The Church; Eternal Life; Gathering; Teaching/Education; The Triune God Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, 7th cent.

And Can It Be That I Should Gain?

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 286 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 First Line: And can it be that I should gain Refrain First Line: Amazing love! how can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain? For me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! how can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? 2 'Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies! Who can explore his strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine! 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more. [Refrain] 3 He left his Father's throne above , so free, so infinite his grace; emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race; 'tis mercy all, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me. [Refrain] 4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night; thine eye diffused a quickening ray, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth and followed thee. [Refrain] 5 No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. [Refrain] Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Righteousness; Assurance; Blood of Christ; Spiritual Freedom; Jesus Christ Sacrifice; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Mercy; Righteousness; Testimony Used With Tune: SAGINA

Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 222 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11 Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright with reverence and with fear; though weak and sinful in your sight, we may, we must draw near. 2 We perish if we cease from prayer; O grant us power to pray; and when to meet you we prepare, Lord, meet us by the way. 3 O God of love, before your face we come with contrite heart to ask from you these gifts of grace-- truth in the inward part: 4 Faith in the only sacrifice that can for sin atone; to found our hopes, to fix our eyes, on Christ, and Christ alone: 5 Patience to watch, and weep and wait, whatever you may send; courage that will not hesitate to trust you to the end. 6 Give these, and then your will be done; thus, strengthened with all might, we through your Spirit and your Son, shall pray, and pray aright. Topics: Saving Faith; Prayer Used With Tune: RICHMOND