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Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 126 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5 Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort now my people;
speak of peace: so says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness,
mourning under sorrow's load.
Cry out to Jerusalem
of the peace that waits for them;
tell her that her sins I cover
and her warfare now is over.
2 For the herald's voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling all to true repentance,
since the kingdom now is here.
Oh, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet him
and the hills bow down to greet him.
3 Then make straight what long was crooked;
make the rougher places plain.
let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign.
For the glory of the LORD
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God's word is never broken.
Topics: Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Comfort & Encouragement; Advent; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Comfort & Encouragement; Peace Used With Tune: GENEVAN 42
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Author: Charles Coffin; John Chandler Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 230 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:3 Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh:
awake and listen for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.
2 Let every heart be cleansed from sin,
make straight the way for God within,
and so prepare to be the home
where such a mighty guest may come.
3 For you are our salvation, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward;
without your grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.
4 To heal the sick, stretch out your hand,
and make the fallen sinner stand;
shine out, and let your light restore
earth's own true loveliness once more.
5 To you, O Christ, all praises be,
whose advent sets your people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit evermore! Topics: Advent Season; Biblical Persons; Advent Season; Biblical Persons John the Baptist; Biblical Places Jordan; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Refuge; Salvation Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Hymn 48
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 403 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31 First Line: Awake, our souls; away, our fears Lyrics:
Awake, our souls; away, our fears,
Let every trembling thought begone;
Awake, and run the heav'nly race,
And put a cheerful courage on.
True, 'tis a strait and thorny road,
And mortal spirits tire and faint;
But they forget the mighty God,
That feeds the strength of every saint.
Thee, mighty God! whose matchless power
Is ever new and ever young,
And firm endures, while endless years
Their everlasting circles run.
From thee, the overflowing spring,
Our souls shall drink a fresh supply,
While such as trust their native strength
Shall melt away, and droop, and die.
Swift as an eagle cuts the air,
We'll mount aloft to thine abode
On wings of love our souls shall fly,
Nor tire amidst the heav'nly road.
Hymn 48
The God of Abr'am Praise
Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abr'am praise, who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love;
the Lord, the great I AM, by earth and heav'n confessed:
I bow and bless the sacred name, forever bless'd.
2 He by himself hath sworn, I on his oath depend:
I shall on eagles' wings upborne, to heav'n ascend;
I shall behold his face, I shall his power adore,
and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore.
3 The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing,
and “Holy, Holy, Holy!” cry, “Almighty King!
who wast and art the same, and evermore shall be;
the Lord, our Father! great I AM, we worship thee.”
4 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high,
“Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!” they ever cry;
Hail, Abr'am’s God and mine (I join the heav'nly lays),
all might and majesty are thine and endless praise!
Topics: Biblical Characters Abraham Used With Tune: LEONI
The God of Abr'am Praise
People, Look East
Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 Meter: 8.7.9.8.8.7 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:4 First Line: People, look East, the time is near Topics: Seasons and Feasts Advent; Second Coming Used With Tune: BESANCON
People, Look East
Prepare the way
Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:3 First Line: Prepare the way of the Lord Topics: Advent Used With Tune: [Prepare the way of the Lord]
Prepare the way
Hymn 32
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 75 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-30 First Line: Whence do our mournful thoughts arise? Lyrics:
Whence do our mournful thoughts arise?
And where's our courage fled?
Have restless sin and raging hell
Struck all our comforts dead?
Have we forgot th' almighty name
That formed the earth and sea?
And can an all-creating arm
Grow weary or decay?
Treasures of everlasting might
In our Jehovah dwell;
He gives the conquest to the weak
And treads their foes to hell.
Mere mortal power shall fade and die,
And youthful vigor cease:
But we that wait upon the Lord
Shall feel our strength increase.
The saints shall mount on eagles' wings,
And taste the promised bliss,
Till their unwearied feet arrive
Where perfect pleasure is.
Hymn 32
How Firm a Foundation
Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,126 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:10 Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in this excellent Word!
What more can God say than to you has been said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed,
For I am your God and will still give you aid;
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
The rivers of woe shall not you overflow;
For I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
And sanctify to you, your deepest distress.
4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!"
Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: Rippon's A Selection of Hymns, 1787 ("K")
How Firm a Foundation
Shepherd of Tender Youth
Author: Clement of Alexandria; Henry M. Dexter Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 278 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of tender youth,
guiding in love and truth
through winding ways:
Christ, our triumphant King,
we come your name to sing;
here we our children bring
to shout your praise.
2 You are our holy Lord,
the all-subduing Word,
healer of strife:
you did yourself abase,
that from sin's deep disgrace
your might now save our race,
and give us life.
3 You are the great High Priest,
you have prepared the feast
of heav'nly love:
while in our mortal pain,
none calls on you in vain:
help you do not disdain,
help from above.
4 Forever be our Guide,
our Shepherd and our pride,
our staff and song:
Jesus, O Christ of God,
by your perennial Word,
lead us where you have trod;
make our faith strong.
5 So now and till we die,
sound we your praises high,
and joyful sing:
infants, and the glad throng
who to your church belong,
unite to swell the song
to Christ our King.
Topics: Jesus Christ The Only Mediator and Redeemer; Christ Praise of; Christ Shepherd; Christian Education; Church Children of; Family Worship Used With Tune: KECK
Shepherd of Tender Youth
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Author: John W. Work II, 1873-1925 Meter: 7.8.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 107 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-11 First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain:
Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and ev'rywhere;
Go tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born!
1 While shepherds kept their watching
O'er silent flocks by night,
Behold, throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light. [Refrain]
2 The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo, above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth. [Refrain]
3 Down in a lonely manger
The humble Christ was born;
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: African American spiritual; Mission and Witness Used With Tune: GO TELL IT Text Sources: African American spiritual (Refrain)
Go Tell It on the Mountain
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