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Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 544 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for his bed 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 you, Lord Jesus: look down from on high and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care; prepare us for heaven to live with you there. Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: USA, 19th century

Alleluia, Song of Gladness

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 94 hymnals First Line: Allelua, song of gladness Lyrics: 1 Alleluia, song of gladness, Voice of joy that cannot die; Alleluia is the anthem Ever dear to choirs on high; In the house of God abiding Thus they sing eternally. 2 Alleluia! Lead our praises, True Jerusalem and free; Alleluia, joyful mother, Bring us to your jubilee; But by Babylon's sad waters Mourning exiles now are we. 3 Alleluia cannot always Be our song while here below; Alleluia our transgressions Make us for a while forego: For the solemn time is coming When our tears for sin must flow. 4 In our hymns we pray with longing: Grant us, blessed Trinity, At the last to keep glad Easter With the faithful saints on high; There to you for ever singing Alleluia joyfully. Topics: Transfiguration of Our Lord, The; Epiphany Scripture: Galatians 4:26-28 Used With Tune: PRAISE, MY SOUL Text Sources: Latin hymn, 11th century

Jesus, Remember Me

Meter: Irregular Appears in 57 hymnals Topics: Christ the King/Reign of Christ; Forgiveness, Healing; Heaven, Eternal Life; Sunday of the Passion Scripture: Luke 23:42 Used With Tune: REMEMBER ME

Glory to God, We Give You Thanks

Author: Edwin LeGrice Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Glory to God, we give you thanks and praise Topics: Holy Trinity, The; Praise, Adoration Scripture: Psalm 96 Used With Tune: WOODLANDS Text Sources: Gloria in excelsis Deo, based on

Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 34 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy; bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Refrain: Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! 2 Christ is able to make us one. At the table he sets the tone, teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. (Refrain) 3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share. God (Immanuel) everywhere! (Refrain) Topics: Witness Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 Used With Tune: LINSTEAD

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 329 hymnals 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. 1 Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings. (Refrain) 2 The purple headed mountains, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky. (Refrain) 3 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, God made them ev'ry one. (Refrain) 4 God 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, Preservation Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 184 hymnals First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. (Refrain) 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! (Refrain) Topics: Creation, Preservation Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24 Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Refrain First Line: With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the church neglect its mission and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise, life abundant meant for each, give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children's liberty: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity: With the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. Topics: Reformation Day; Society; Witness Scripture: Luke 24:44-52 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Soon and Very Soon

Author: Andraé Crouch, b. 1942 Meter: 12.12.12 with refrain Appears in 58 hymnals First Line: Soon and very soon we are goin' to see the King Refrain First Line: Hallelujh, hallelujah, We're goin' to see the King Topics: Christ the King/Reign of Christ; Christian Hope; Heaven, Eternal Life; Last Times; Advent Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Used With Tune: VERY SOON

Each Winter As the Year Grows Older

Author: William Gay Meter: 9.6.9.6.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Christian Hope; Society; Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Used With Tune: CAROL OF HOPE