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At the Cross

Author: Isaac Watts; Ralph E. Hudson Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 2,303 hymnals First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign die? Would he devote that sacred head for sinners such as I? [Refrain:] At the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light, and the burden of my heart rolled away, it was there by faith I received my sight, and now I am happy all the day! 2 Was it for crimes that I have done, he groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! (Refrain) 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut its glories in, when Christ, the mighty Maker, died for his own creature's sin. (Refrain) 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face while his dear cross appears, dissolve my heart in thankfulness, and melt mine eyes to tears. (Refrain) 5 But drops of tears can ne'er repay the debt of love I owe; here, Lord, I give myself away-- 'tis all that I can do! (Refrain) Topics: Commitment; Cross of Christ; Saving Faith; Saving Work of Christ; Testimony; Thankfulness Used With Tune: HUDSON

Beautiful Saviour, wonderful Counsellor

Author: Stuart Townend Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: All my days I will sing this song of gladness Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Heaven; Jesus cross Used With Tune: BEAUTIFUL SAVIOUR

All Who Claim the Faith of Jesus

Author: Vincent Stuckey Stratton Coles, 1845-1929; F. Bland Tucker, 1985-1984 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6 Lyrics: 1 All who claim the faith of Jesus Sing the wonders that were done When the love of God the Father O'er our sins the vict'ry won, When God made the Virgin Mary Mother of the only Son. 2 Blessed were the chosen people Out of whom the Lord did come; Blessed was the land of promise Fashioned for his earthly home; But more blessed far the mother, She who bore him in her womb. 3 Therefore let all faithful people Sing the honor of her name; Let the Church, in her foreshadowed, Part in her thanksgiving claim; What God's mother sang in gladness Let Christ's people sing the same: 4 "Magnify, my soul, God's greatness; In my Savior I rejoice; All the ages call me blessed, In his praise I lift my voice; God has cast down all the mighty, And the lowly are his choice." Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary; Blessed Virgin Mary; Holy Family; Mary, Mother of God Used With Tune: TILLFLYKT

And didst thou travel light, dear Lord

Author: Geoffrey Dearmer, 1893-1996 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Topics: Passiontide and Holy Week; Lent V Year A; Palm Sunday Year C Used With Tune: SOLL 'S SEIN

Down in the Valley

Author: Mary Barrett Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Are you dwelling in the sunlight? Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Topics: Christians Aspiration & Longing; Encouragement Used With Tune: [Are you dwelling in the sunlight?]

The law of Christ alone can make me free

Author: James Philip McAuley, 1917-76 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: As children of our God we're sisters, brothers Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2 Topics: Conflict; Healing; Justice; Law of God; Liberation; Our Love to Others; Pastoral Care; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days St Paul; Witness Used With Tune: LOVE IS THE FULFILLING

As now the sun's declining rays

Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14-16 Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays at eventide descend, so life's brief day is sinking down to its appointed end. 2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched to draw thy people nigh: O grant us then that cross to love, and in those arms to die. 3 All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, while endless ages run. Topics: Church Year Good Friday; Death and Bereavement; Evening; Stages of Life Used With Tune: ST PETER

Seedtime and Harvest

Author: Charles E. Orr Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: As pilgrims and strangers we journey through life Scripture: Galatians 6:7 Lyrics: 1 As pilgrims and strangers we journey through life: Through sunshine and shadow, through calm and through strife; Each day we are scattering seed as we go, Some day ’twill be harvest—“we reap what we sow.” 2 Though weary and worn, and alone in your way, And stormclouds are gath’ring, and dark is your day, Weep not, toiling one, neither faint as you go; The harvest is nearing—“we reap what we sow.” 3 Though life may appear as a cold, barren waste, And comes no return of the bread you have cast, Continue to do loving deeds as you go; The harvest is nearing—“we reap what we sow.” 4 We’ll reap what we sow when the harvest is come, Some day we shall garner the deeds we have done; Then heed not the storm, nor the cold winds that blow, Toil on till the harvest—“we reap what we sow.” Topics: Sowing/Reaping Used With Tune: [As pilgrims and strangers we journey through life] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Seedtime_and_Harvest); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (265); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (19)

As Sisters in Zion (Women)

Author: Emily H. Woodmansee, 1836–1906 Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: As sisters in Zion, we’ll all work together Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10 Lyrics: 1. As sisters in Zion, we’ll all work together; The blessings of God on our labors we’ll seek. We’ll build up his kingdom with earnest endeavor; We’ll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak. 2. The errand of angels is given to women; And this is a gift that, as sisters, we claim: To do whatsoever is gentle and human, To cheer and to bless in humanity’s name. 3. How vast is our purpose, how broad is our mission, If we but fulfill it in spirit and deed. Oh, naught but the Spirit’s divinest tuition Can give us the wisdom to truly succeed. Topics: Commitment; For Women; Love; Service; Sisterhood Used With Tune: SAUNDERS

As the Wind Song (風之頌)

Author: Shirley Erena Murray; Ee Suen Wong Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: As the wind song through the trees (風之頌林中吹送) Scripture: Galatians 6:8 Lyrics: ENGLISH: 1 As the wind song through the trees, as the stirring of the breeze, so it is with the Spirit of God, as the heart made strangely warm, as the voice within the storm, so it is with the Spirit of God. Never seen, ever known where this wind has blown bringing life, bringing power to the world, as the dancing tongues of fire, as the soul’s most deep desire, so it is with the Spirit of God. 2 As the rainbow after rain, as the hope that’s born again, so it is with the Spirit of God, as the green in the spring, as a kite on a string, so it is with the Spirit of God, making worlds that are new, making peace come true, bringing gifts, bringing love to the world, as the rising of the yeast, as the wine at the feast, so it is with the Spirit of God. CHINESE: 1 風之頌林中吹送輕風送心中振動上主的靈如風吹送心溫暖奇異難明風浪中靜聽主聲上主的靈如風吹送眼不見心未明風來去何蹤給世人賜生命加力量火之舌跳動飛舞心深處朝思暮想上主的靈如風吹送 2 彩之虹雨後高懸生之盼人間再現上主的靈如風吹送春天裡青山綠水線上繫飛揚風箏上主的靈如風吹送大地萬象更新和平終實現給世人帶來愛和禮物麵之酵悄然膨升盛宴上醇香美酒上主的靈如風吹送 Topics: Gift of the Holy Spirit; Hope Used With Tune: WAIRUA TAPU