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Breathe on me, Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 338 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:18 Topics: Year A Lent 5; Year A Pentecost; Year B Pentecost; Year B Second Sunday Before Lent; Year C Easter 6; Year C Pentecost; Year C Second Sunday Before Lent; Years A, B, and C Christmas 2; Years A, B, and C Easter Vigil; Confirmation; Grace and Providence; New Year and Anniversaries; Pentecost Used With Tune: CARLISLE

All things bright and beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 328 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:9 First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. 2 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, he made their glowing colours, he made their tiny wings: [Refrain] 3 The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky: [Refrain] 4 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden, he made them every one: [Refrain] *5 The tall trees in the greenwood, the meadows where we play, the rushes by the water we gather every day: [Refrain] 6 He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God almighty, who has made all things well: [Refrain] Topics: Creation Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

Lord, while for all mankind we pray

Author: Wreford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 319 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:14 Lyrics: 1 Lord, while for all mankind we pray, Of every clime and coast, Oh, hear us for our native land-- The land we love the most. 2 Oh, guard our shores from every foe; With peace our borders bless- Our cities with prosperity, Our fields with plenteousness. 3 Unite us in the sacred love Of knowledge, truth, and thee; And let our hills and valleys chant The songs of liberty. 4 Lord of the nations, thus to thee Our country we commend; Be thou her refuge and her trust-- Her everlasting friend. Topics: The Christian Nation Patriotism; Prayer for our Native Land

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 210 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:8 Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might: thy justice, like mountains high soaring above; thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small. In all life thou livest, the true life of all. We blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree, then wither and perish; but naught changeth thee. 4 Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light. Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render; O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee! Topics: Adoration; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Creation; Providence; Sovereignty of God Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Let all the world in every corner sing

Author: George Herbert (1593-1633) Meter: 10.4.6.6.6.6.10.4 Appears in 169 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:1 Lyrics: 1 Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' The heavens are not too high, his praise may thither fly; the earth is not too low, his praises there may grow. Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' 2 Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out; but, above all, the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing, 'My God and King!' Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Adoration Of God; Church Worship Used With Tune: LUCKINGTON

Thou hidden source of calm repose

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 166 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:3 Topics: Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: COLCHESTER (Wesley)

'Tis winter now; the fallen snow

Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:15-18 Lyrics: 1 'Tis winter now; the fallen snow has left the heavens all coldly clear; through leafless boughs the sharp winds blow, and all the earth lies dead and drear. 2 And yet God's love is not withdrawn; his life within the keen air breathes; his beauty paints the crimson dawn, and clothes each branch with glittering wreaths. 3 And though abroad the sharp winds blow, and skies are chill, and frosts are keen, home closer draws her circle now, and warmer glows her light within. 4 O God, you give the winter's cold, as well as summer's joyous rays, you warmly in your love enfold, and keep us through life's wintry days. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Providence; Winter Used With Tune: O WALY WALY

Saviour, bless thy word to all

Author: T. Kelly Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:18 Used With Tune: HENDON

Whom man forsakes thou wilt not leave

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:2 Lyrics: 1 Whom man forsakes thou wilt not leave, Ready the outcasts to receive: Though all my simpleness I own, And all my faults to thee are known 2 Ah! wherefore did I ever doubt? Thou wilt in nowise cast me out-- A helpless soul that comes to thee With only sin and misery. 3 Lord, I am sick--my sickness cure; I want--do thou enrich the poor: Under thy mighty hand I stoop; Oh, lift the abject sinner up. 4 Lord, I am blind--be thou my sight; Lord, I am weak--be thou my might: A helper of the helpless be, And let me find my all in thee. Topics: The Christian System Repentance and Faith; Helpless, in Sin and Misery

You Satisfy the Hungry Heart

Author: Omer Westendorf, 1916-1998 Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 147:14 First Line: As when a shepherd calls his sheep Used With Tune: FINEST WHEAT