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The Head that once was crowned with thorns

Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 511 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:5 Lyrics: 1 The Head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now; a royal diadem adorns the mighty Victor’s brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords is his, is his by right, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, and heaven’s eternal Light; 3 The joy of all who dwell above, the joy of all below to whom he manifests his love, and grants his name to know: 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, with all its grace, is given; their name an everlasting name, their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, they reign with him above, their profit and their joy to know the mystery of his love. 6 The cross he bore is life and health, though shame and death to him, his people's hope, his people's wealth, their everlasting theme. Topics: Christ Risen Ascension; Christian Year Ascension; Communion of Saints; Jesus cross Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS (NOTTINGHAM)

Lord of hosts! to thee we raise

Author: Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 205 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:7 Lyrics: 1 Lord of hosts! to thee we raise Here a house of prayer and praise; Thou thy people's hearts prepare, Here to meet with praise and prayer. 2 Let the living here be fed With thy word, the heavenly bread: Here, in hope of glory blest, May the dead be laid to rest. 3 Here to thee a temple stand, While the sea shall gird the land: Here reveal thy mercy sure, While the sun and moon endure. 4 Hallelujah!--earth and sky To the joyful sound reply: Hallelujah! hence ascend Prayer and praise till time shall end. Topics: The Christian Church Dedication; Dedication

Comofrt for pious Parents, who have been bereaved of their Children

Appears in 88 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:4-5 First Line: Ye mourning Saints, whose streaming Tears Lyrics: 1 Ye mourning Saints, whose streaming Tears Flow o'er your Children dead, Say not in Transports of Despair, That all your Hopes are fled. 2 While cleaving to that darling Dust, In fond Distress ye lie; Rise, and with Joy and Reverence view A heavenly Parent nigh. 3 Tho', your young Branches torn away, Like wither'd Trunks ye stand, With fairer Verdure shall ye bloom Touch'd by th' Almighty's Hand. 4 "I'll give the Mourner," saith the LORD, "In my own House a Place, "No Names of Daughters and of Sons "Could yield so high a Grace. 5 "Transient and vain is every Hope "A rising Race can give; "In endless Honour and Delight "My Children all shall live." 6 We welcome, LORD, those rising Tears, Thro' which thy Face we see, And bless those Wounds, which thro' our Hearts Prepare a Way for thee. Topics: Funeral Hymns

All are welcome

Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Meter: 9.6.8.6.8.7.10 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-7 First Line: Let us build a house where love can dwell Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the worship of God's house; Children; Church nature of; Church unity and ecumenism; Dedication of buildings; Holy Communion; Strangers and Exiles; Visons and Dreams Used With Tune: TWO OAKS

At the forming of a church

Author: Dr. Doddridge Appears in 75 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:6 First Line: Great Father of mankind Lyrics: 1 Great Father of mankind, We bless that wond'rous grace Which could for Gentiles find, Within thy courts a place: How kind the care Our God displays, For us to raise A house of prayer! 2 Tho' once estranged far, We now approach the throne For Jesus brings us near, And makes our cause his own: Strangers no more, To thee we come, And find our home, And rest secure. 3 To thee our souls we join, And love thy sacred name; No more our own, but thine, We triumph in thy claim; Our father-king, The covenant grace, Our souls embrace, Thy titles sing. 4 Here in thy house we fest On dainties all divine; And, while such sweets we taste, With joy our faces shine; Incense shall rise From flames of love, And God approve The sacrifice. 5 May all the nations throng, To worship in thy house; And thou attend the song, And smile upon their vows; Indulgent still, 'Till earth conspire To join the choir On Zion's hill. Topics: The Church The Gospel Church; Church Formed

Lord's Day Hymn

Author: Eben E. Rexford Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:2 First Line: Again the Sabbath God has blest Topics: Sabbath Used With Tune: [Again the Sabbath God has blest]

Almighty God, Thy Word Is Cast

Author: John Cawood (1775-1852) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 222 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55, 56:1 Topics: Jesus Christ the Word; Christian Life Used With Tune: ALBANO

God of Mercy, God of Grace

Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 198 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8 Lyrics: 1 God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face; shine upon us, Saviour, shine; fill your church with light divine; and your saving health extend unto earth's remotest end. 2 Let the people praise you, Lord; be by all that live adored; let the nations shout and sing glory to their Saviour King; at your feet their tribute pay, and your holy will obey. 3 Let the people praise you, Lord; earth shall then its fruits afford, God to us all blessings give, we to God devoted live; all below and all above one in joy and light and love. Topics: Jesus Christ, Light; Light; Mission; Offertory; Praise of God Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS

My song is love unknown

Author: Samuel Crossman, c. 1625-1693 Meter: 6.6.12.8.8 Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Suffering Servant: The Passion and The Cross Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN

For the Healing of the Nations

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929-2009 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8 Topics: Healing; Justice; Nation and City; Stewardship; Peace Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY