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Through the Darkness of the Ages

Author: Hilary Jolly, 1945- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:11 Lyrics: 1 Through the darkness of the ages, through the sorrows of the days, strength of weary generations, lifting hearts in hope and praise, light in darkness, joy in sorrow, presence to allay all fears, Jesus, you have kept your promise, faithful through two thousand years. 2 Bounty of two thousand harvests, beauty of two thousand springs; He who framed the times and seasons has vouchsafed us greater things. Word of God who spoke creation speaks forgiveness, speaks to save, gathers still his ransomed people in the life he freely gave. 3 Countless flowers have bloomed and withered, countless noons are sealed in night, shattered thrones and fallen empires, realms and riches lost from sight. Christ, your kingdom still increases as the centuries unfold. Grain that fell to earth and perished has brought forth ten thousand-fold. 4 Master, we shall sing your praises, man of sorrows, God of power, for the measured march of seasons shall at last bring in the hour when, as lightning leaps the heavens, you return to lead us home. You have promised, "I am coming." Swiftly, our Lord Jesus, come. Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Abrahán, ¿por qué te vas lejos? (Why, Abraham, Must You Journey)

Author: Emilio Monti; Mary Louise Bringle, n. 1953 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12 First Line: Abrahán ¿por qué te vas lejos (Why, Abraham, must you journey) Topics: Covenant; Pacto; Guía; Guidance; Providence; Providencia Used With Tune: [Abrahán por qué te vas lejos]

Here on the threshold of a new beginning

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:1 Topics: Faith, Trust and Commitment; Human Rights; International relations; New Year and Anniversaries; Protection; The Journey of Life Used With Tune: ADVENT

Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.6.8.6 D Appears in 434 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:16 Lyrics: 1 Ten thousand times ten thousand give glory to the Lamb; the angel hosts around the throne praise God, the great I AM. Triumphant alleluias fill earth and sea and sky, as countless voices join the song and worship God on high. 2 O day, for which creation and all its tribes were made! O joy, for all its former grief a thousandfold repaid! The armies of the ransomed have fought with death and sin: fling open wide the mighty gates to let the victors in! 3 Bring near your great salvation, O Lord, return again. to gather all your chosen flock-- then take your power and reign! Appear, Desire of Nations; your exiles long for home; show in the heavens your promised sign, then, Prince and Savior, come! Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Heaven; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory) Used With Tune: ALFORD Text Sources: rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982

We Sing for All the Unsung Saints

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. b. 1944 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11 Lyrics: 1 We sing for all the unsung saints, That countless, nameless throng, Who kept the faith and passed it on With hope steadfast and strong Through all the daily griefs and joys No chronicles record, Forgetful of their lack of fame, But mindful of their Lord. 2 Though uninscribed with date or place, With title, rank, or name, As living stones their stories join To form a hallowed frame Around the myst'ry in their midst: The Lamb once sacrificed, The Love that wrested life from death, The wounded, risen Christ. 3 So we take heart from unknown saints Bereft of earthly fame, Those faithful ones who have received A more enduring name: For they reveal true blessing comes When we our pride efface And offer back our lives to be The vessels of God's grace. Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS NEW

My Country, ’Tis of Thee

Author: Samuel Francis Smith Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,945 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16 First Line: My country 'tis of thee Lyrics: 1 My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing: land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring. 2 My native country, thee, land of the noble free, thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills; my heart with rapture thrills like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet freedom's song. Let mortal tongues awake; let all that breathe partake; let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong. 4 Our fathers' God, to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing. Long may our land be bright with freedom's holy light; protect us by thy might, great God, our King. Topics: Freedom; The Life of the Nations Used With Tune: AMERICA

Rise, My Soul, and Stretch Thy Wings

Author: Robert Seagrave Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 807 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 Lyrics: 1 Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings, Thy better portion trace; Rise from transitory things Toward heaven, thy destined place. Sun and moon and stars decay, Time shall soon this earth remove; Rise, my soul, and haste away To seats prepared above. 2 Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course; Fire ascending seeks the sun; Both speed them to their source: So my soul, derived from God, Longs to view His glorious face, Forward tends to His abode, To rest in His embrace. 3 Cease, my soul, then, cease to mourn, Press onward to the prize; Soon the Saviour will return Triumphant in the skies: Yet a season, and we know Happy entrance will be given, All our sorrows left below, And earth exchanged for heaven. Amen. Topics: Aspiration; Hope; Perseverance; Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Used With Tune: AMSTERDAM

Not ashamed of Jesus

Author: Rev. Joseph Grigg ( —1768) Appears in 1,272 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:10 First Line: Jesus, and shall it ever be Topics: Ashamed of Jesus; Christ Glorying in; Faith Confession of Used With Tune: ANGELUS

Are You Seeking the Beautiful Country?

Author: Miss Jennie Wilson Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Hebrews 11:14 First Line: Are you seeking the beautiful country Refrain First Line: Are you seeking the beautiful country Lyrics: 1 Are you seeking the beautiful country, That is fairer than fancy can dream? Where the city of gold stands in splendor untold, On the banks of life’s pure, crystal stream. Refrain: Are you seeking the beautiful country, Weary pilgrim in life’s toilsome road? By and by will you rest in the realm of the blest, Safe at home in the country of God? 2 Are you seeking the beautiful country, As you travel the wilderness way? Does its far shining light, thro’ the shades of earth’s night, Bring a vision of heavenly day? [Refrain] 3 Are you seeking the beautiful country, To which friends fondly cherished have gone? The departed to greet where the glorified meet, Are you rapidly hastening on? [Refrain] 4 Are you seeking the beautiful country, Where the King in His beauty is seen? Will your soul pass from time to dominions sublime, O’er the river that now rolls between? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Are you seeking the beautiful country]

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,941 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-37 First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb, and shall I fear to own his cause, or blush to speak his name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease, while others fought to win the prize, and sailed through bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, to help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign; increase my courage, Lord. I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, supported by thy word. Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Challenge; Spiritual Conflict; Resolve; Witnessing Used With Tune: ARLINGTON