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O thou who camest from above

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 176 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Lyrics: 1 O thou who camest from above the pure celestial fire to impart, kindle a flame of sacred love on the mean altar of my heart. 2 There let it for thy glory burn with inextinguishable blaze, and trembling to its source return, in humble prayer and fervent praise. 3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire to work, and speak, and think for thee; still let me guard the holy fire, and still stir up thy gift in me: 4 Ready for all thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat, till death thy endless mercies seal, and make the sacrifice complete. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Chruch; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Confirmation; Devotion Used With Tune: HEREFORD

Dulce Consuelo

Author: E. A. M. D. Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 First Line: En Jesucristo, mártir de paz Refrain First Line: Gloria cantemos al Redentor Used With Tune: [En Jesucristo, mártir de paz]

Come Now, Almighty King

Author: Anon. Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,791 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Lyrics: 1 Come now, Almighty King, Help us your name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all glorious, Ever victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come now, Incarnate Word, Our just and mighty Lord, Our prayer attend: Come, and your people bless, And give your word success; Strengthen our righteousness, Savior and Friend. 3 Come, Holy Comforter, Your sacred witness bear In this glad hour: To us your grace impart, And rule in ev'ry heart! Never from us depart, Spirit of pow'r. 4 To the great One in Three, Eternal praises be Forevermore! Your sov'reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore! Topics: Praise; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundasy and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Trinity Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

O for a closer walk with God

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,368 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9 Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly frame; a light to shine upon the road that leads me to the Lamb! 2 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed, how sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void the world can never fill. 3 Return, O holy Dove, return, sweet messenger of rest: I hate the sins that made thee mourn and drove thee from my breast. 4 The dearest idol I have known, whate'er that idol be, help me to tear it from thy throne and worship only thee. 5 So shall my walk be close with God, calm and serene my frame; so purer light shall mark the road that leads me to the Lamb. Topics: Lent I Year B; Lent Used With Tune: CAITHNESS

Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 924 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult of our life's wild restless sea, day by day his sweet voice soundeth, saying, 'Christian, follow me': 2 As of old Saint Andrew heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and toil and kindred leaving all for his dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store, from each idol that would keep us, saying, 'Christian, love me more.' 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, that we love him more than these. 5 Jesus calls us: by thy mercies, Saviour, make us hear thy call, give our hearts to thine obedience, serve and love thee best of all. Topics: Saints St. Andrew; Epiphany II Year A; Epiphany II Year B; Fifth Sunday Before Lent Year C; Proper 5 Year A; Proper 7 Year B Used With Tune: ST ANDREW

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 470 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives! Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives! What joy the blest assurance 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 in majesty above; He lives to guide his Church in love. 3 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. 4 He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my Savior, still the same; What joy this blest assurance gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Paschal Mystery; Resurrection; Salvation; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Rite of Committal; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays) Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Spirit of God, unseen as the wind

Author: Margaret V. Old (1932-2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 First Line: You spoke to us long, long ago Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; Holy Spirit name and images for; Scripture Used With Tune: SKYE BOAT SONG