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The Strife Is O'er

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 495 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1 The strife is o’er, the battle done; Now is the Victor's triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung: Alleluia! [Refrain] 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions has dispersed; Let shouts of praise and joy outburst: Alleluia! [Refrain] 3 On the third morn he rose again, Glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain: Alleluia! [Refrain] 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heav'n's high portals fell; Let hymns of praise his triumph tell: Alleluia! [Refrain] 5 O Risen Lord, all praise to thee, Who from our sin has set us free, That we may live eternally! Alleluia! [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Paschal Mystery; Resurrection; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.

¡Oh! cuán gratas las nuevas

Author: Edgar L. Maxwell (1878-1940); Anónimo Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16 First Line: ¡Oh! cuán gratas las nuevas al peregrino aquí Refrain First Line: Sí, viene, viene Topics: Jesus Christ Second coming of Christ; Jesucristo Segunda venida de Cristo Used With Tune: BONNIE ELOISE

The advent of our King

Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18 Lyrics: 1 The advent of our King our prayers must now employ, and we must hymns of welcome sing in strains of holy joy. 2 The everlasting Son incarnate deigns to be; himself a servant's form puts on, to set his servants free. 3 Daughter of Sion, rise to meet thy lowly King; nor let thy faithless heart despise the peace he comes to bring. 4 As judge, on clouds of light, he soon will come again, and his true members all unite with him in heaven to reign. 5 All glory to the Son who comes to set us free, with Father, Spirit, ever One, through all eternity. Topics: Advent; Advent Sunday Year A; Church Year Advent; Future hope; God in judgement and justice; Heaven; Jesus coming again Used With Tune: ST THOMAS

Beloved Jesus, Shepherd

Author: Sarah P. Kalley, 1825-1907; João Wilson Faustini; Rae E. Whitney, b. 1927 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Topics: Christian Love; The Church; Unity Used With Tune: SÁBADO

O Sacred Head! sore wounded

Author: James Waddell Alexander (1804-1859); Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 724 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Lyrics: 1 O Sacred Head! sore wounded, with grief and shame weighed down! O Kingly Head, surrounded with thorns, thine only crown! How pale art thou with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn! How does that face now languish, which once was bright as morn! 2 O Lord of life and glory, what bliss till now was thine! I read the wondrous story; I joy to call thee mine. Thy grief and bitter Passion were all for sinners' gain; mine, mine was the transgression, but thine the deadly pain. 3 What language shall I borrow to praise thee, heavenly Friend, for this, thy dying sorrow, thy pity without end? O make me thine for ever, and, should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love for thee. 4 Be near me, Lord, when dying; O show thy cross to me; and, my last need supplying, come, Lord, and set me free; these eyes, new faith receiving, from thee shall never move; for they who die believing die safely through thy love. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnante - Passion and Death; Christian Year Good Friday; Death and Bereavement; Devotion Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE

How Great Thou Art (Cuán grande es él)

Author: Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989; Arturo W. Hotton Rives, 1909-1959 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 136 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 First Line: O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (Señor, mi Dios, al contemplar los cielos) Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee (Mi corazón entona esta canción) Lyrics: 1 O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works thy hands hath made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed; Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: How great thou art, how great thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander, I hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; [Refrain] 3 But when I think that God, his Son not sparing, Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in, That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin; [Refrain] 4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, "My God, how great thou art!" [Refrain] --- 1 Señor, mi Dios, al contemplar los cielos, el firmamento y las estrellas mil; al oír tu voz en los potentes truenos y ver brillar al sol en su cenit; Estribillo: Mi corazón entona la canción: ¡Cuán grande es él! ¡Cuán grande es él! Mi corazón entona la canción: ¡Cuán grande es él! ¡Cuán grande es él! 2 Al recorrer los montes y los valles y ver las bellas flores al pasar; al escuchar el canto de las aves y el murmurar del claro manantial; [Estribillo] 3 Cuando recuerdo del amor divino que desde el cielo al salvador envió, aquel Jesús que por salvarme vino y en una cruz sufrió por mi y murió; [Estribillo] 4 Cuando el Señor me llame a su presencia, al dulce hogar, al cielo de esplendor, le adoraré cantando la grandeza de su poder y su infinito amor: [Estribillo] Topics: Alabanza; Praise; Creation; Creación; Dios Grandeza de; God Greatness of Used With Tune: HOW GREAT THOU ART

Netatoxetano'tanone

Author: D. W. C. Huntington, 19th century; Rodolphe Petter Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14 First Line: Netatoxetano'tanonė Topics: Tsevehonatamano'e He'ama; The Most Beautiful Place Above Used With Tune: OVER THERE

Oh, qué bueno es Jesús (Oh, How Great Is Christ the Lord)

Meter: 7.7.7.6 with refrain Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 First Line: Oh, qué bueno es Jesús (Oh, how great is Christ the Lord!) Refrain First Line: A su nombre, ¡gloria! (Glory be to Jesus!) Lyrics: Oh, qué bueno es Jesús. Que por mí murió en la cruz. Mis pecados perdonó. A su nombre, ¡gloria! A su nombre, ¡gloria! A su nombre, ¡gloria! En tres días resucitó. A su nombre, ¡gloria!" Oh, how great is Jesus Christ! On the cross he died for me. He has pardoned all my sin. Glory be to Jesus. Glory be to Jesus! Glory be to Jesus! In three days he rose again. Glory be to Jesus! Topics: Forgiveness From God; Jesus Christ Death of; Praise Used With Tune: OH, QUÉ BUENO Text Sources: Puerto Rican traditional

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side

Author: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (b. 1697); Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 177 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul: for God will undertake to guide the future as he has the past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake, all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while he lived below. 3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart and all is darkened in the vale of tears, then you shall better know his love, his heart, who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears. Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay from his own fullness all he takes away. 4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be for ever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Death and Bereavement; God Faithfulness of; God in grace and mercy; Grief; Heaven Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Al Sonar De La Trompeta

Author: D. Bazan Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Refrain First Line: ¡Oh, hermano! ¿estás listo? Used With Tune: [Al sonar de la trompeta]

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