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Nearer, my God, to Thee
Author: S. Adams Hymnal: CHRC1920 #338 (1920) Person Name: S. Adams Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee,
E'en tho' it be a cross
That raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.
2 Though like a wanderer,
Weary and lone,
Darkness comes over me,
My rest a stone;
Yet in my dreams I'd be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.
3 There let my way appear
Steps unto heaven;
All that Thou sendest me
In mercy given;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.
4 Then with my waking thoughts
Bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs
Altars I'll raise;
So by my woes to be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.
5 Or if on joyful wing,
Cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upward I fly,
Still all my song shall be
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to Thee. Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY
Nearer, my God, to Thee
When all Thy mercies, O my God
Author: J. Addison Hymnal: CHRC1920 #421 (1920) Person Name: J. Addison Lyrics: 1 When all Thy mercies, O my God,
My rising soul surveys,
Transported with the view, I'm lost
In wonder, love, and praise.
2 O how shall words with equal warmth
The gratitude declare,
That glows within my ravish'd heart?
But Thou canst read it there.
3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart,
That tastes those gifts with joy.
4 Through every period of my life
Thy goodness I'll pursue;
And after death, in distant worlds,
The glorious theme renew.
5 When nature fails, and day and night
Divide Thy works no more,
My ever grateful heart, O Lord,
Thy mercy shall adore.
6 Through all eternity, to Thee
A joyful song I'll raise;
But O eternity's too short
To utter all Thy praise! Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: ARLINGTON
When all Thy mercies, O my God
The spacious firmament on high
Author: J. Addison Hymnal: CHRC1920 #438 (1920) Person Name: J. Addison Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high,
With all the blue ethereal sky,
And spangled heavens, a shining frame,
Their great Original proclaim.
The unwearied sun, from day to day,
Does his Creator's power display,
And publishes to ev'ry land
The work of an almighty hand.
2 Soon as the evening shades prevail,
The moon takes up the wondrous tale,
And nightly to the listening earth
Repeats the story of her birth;
Whilst all the stars that round her burn,
And all the planets in their turn,
Confirm the tidings as they roll,
And spread the truth from pole to pole.
3 What though in solemn silence all
Move round this dark terrestrial ball;
What though no real voice nor sound
Amidst their radiant orbs be found;
In reason's ear they all rejoice,
And utter forth a glorious voice;
For ever singing, as they shine,
"The Hand that made us is divine." Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: CREATION
The spacious firmament on high
The Lord my pasture shall prepare
Author: J. Addison Hymnal: CHRC1920 #467 (1920) Person Name: J. Addison Lyrics: 1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare,
And feed me with a shepherd's care;
His presence shall my wants supply,
And guard me with a watchful eye;
My noon-day walk He shall attend,
And all my mid-night hours defend.
2 When in the sultry glebe I faint,
Or on the thirsty mountain pant,
To fertile vales and dewy meads
My weary, wandering steps He leads,
Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow,
Amid the verdant landscape flow.
3 Though in the paths of death I tread,
With gloomy horrors overspread,
My steadfast heart shall fear no ill,
For Thou, O Lord, art with me still;
Thy friendly crook shall give me aid,
And guide me through the dreadful shade. Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: SURREY
The Lord my pasture shall prepare
God is working His purpose out
Author: A. C. Ainger Hymnal: CHRC1920 #275 (1920) Person Name: A. C. Ainger Lyrics: 1 God is working His purpose out,
as year succeeds to year:
God is working His purpose out,
and the time is drawing near--
Nearer and nearer draws the time,
the time that shall surely be,
When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God,
as the waters cover the sea.
2 From utmost East to utmost West,
where'er man's foot hath trod,
By the mouth of many messengers
goes forth the voice of God;
Give ear to Me, ye continents---
ye isles, give ear to Me,
That the earth shall be filled with the glory of God,
as the waters cover the sea.
3 What can we do to work God's work,
to prosper and increase
The brotherhood of all mankind--
the reign of the Prince of Peace?
What can we do to hasten the time,
the time that shall surely be,
When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God,
as the waters cover the sea.
4 March we forth in the strength of God,
with the banner of Christ unfurled,
That the light of the glorious gospel of truth
may shine throughout the world:
Fight we the fight with sorrow and sin
to set their captives free,
That the earth shall be filled with the glory of God,
as the waters cover the sea.
5 All we can do is nothing worth,
unless God blesses the deed;
Vainly we hope for the harvest tide,
till God gives life to the seed;
Yet nearer and nearer draws the time,
the time shall surely be,
When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God,
as the waters cover the sea.
Topics: The Church Missions Languages: English Tune Title: AINGER
God is working His purpose out
God of our fathers, unto Thee
Author: A. C. Ainger Hymnal: CHRC1920 #573 (1920) Person Name: A. C. Ainger Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, unto Thee
Our fathers cried in danger's hour,
And then Thou gavest them to see
The acts of Thine Almighty power.
They cried to Thee, and Thou didst hear;
They called on Thee and Thou didst save;
And we, their sons, today draw near
Thy Name to praise, Thy help to crave
Refrain:
Lord God of Hosts, uplift Thine hand,
Protect and bless our Fatherland.
2 Thine is the Majesty, O Lord,
And Thine dominion over all;
When Thou commandest, at Thy word
Great kings and nations rise or fall.
For eastern realms, for western coasts,
For islands wash'd by many a sea,
The praise be given, O God of Hosts,
Not unto us but unto Thee. [Refrain]
3 If in Thy grace Thou should'st allow
Our fame to wax thro' coming days,
Still grant us humbly, then as now,
Thy help to crave, Thy Name to praise.
Not all alike in speech or birth,
Alike we bow before Thy throne;
Our fatherland throughout the earth
Our Father's noble acts we own. [Refrain] Topics: General Processionals Languages: English Tune Title: ETONA
God of our fathers, unto Thee
A little kingdom I possess
Author: L. M. Alcott Hymnal: CHRC1920 #628 (1920) Person Name: L. M. Alcott Lyrics: 1 A little kingdom I posses,
Where thoughts and feelings dwell;
And very hard I find the task
Of governing it well:
For passion tempts and troubles me,
A wayward will misleads,
And selfishness its shadow casts
On all my words and deeds.
2 How can I learn to rule myself,
To be the child I should,
Honest and brave, nor ever tire
Of trying to be good?
How can I keep a sunny soul
To shine along life's way?
How can I tune my little heart
To sweetly sing all day?
3 Dear Father, help me with the love
That casteth out my fear;
Teach me to lean on Thee, and feel
That Thou art very near:
That no temptation is unseen,
No childish grief too small,
Since Thou, with patience infinite,
Dost soothe and comfort all.
4 I do not ask for any crown
But that which all may win:
Nor try to conquer any world
Except the one within.
Be Thou my guide until I find
Led by a tender hand,
Thy happy kingdom in myself,
And dare to take command.
Topics: Youth and School Life Languages: English Tune Title: ALCOTT
A little kingdom I possess
When wounded sore the stricken soul
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #89 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 When wounded sore the stricken soul
Lies bleeding and unbound,
One only hand, a pierced hand,
Can heal the sinner's wound.
2 When sorrow swells the laden breast,
And tears of anguish flow,
One only heart, a broken heart,
Can feel the sinner's woe.
3 When penitence has wept in vain,
Over some foul dark spot,
One only stream, a stream of blood,
Can wash away the blot.
4 'T is Jesus' blood that washes white,
His hand that brings relief,
His heart that's touched with all our joys,
And feeleth for our grief.
5 Lift up Thy bleeding hand, O Lord;
Unseal that cleansing tide;
We have no shelter from our sin,
But in Thy wounded side. Topics: Lent Languages: English Tune Title: FAITH
When wounded sore the stricken soul
His are the thousand sparkling rills
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #95 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 His are the thousand sparkling rills
That from a thousand fountains burst;
And fill with music all the hills:
And yet He saith "I thirst."
2 All fiery pangs on battlefields,
On fever beds where sick men toss,
Are in that human cry He yields
To anguish on the cross.
3 But more than pains that racked Him then
Was the deep longing thirst divine
That thirsted for the souls of men:
Dear Lord! and one was mine.
4 O Love most patient, give me grace;
Make all my soul athirst for Thee;
That parched dry lip, that fading face,
That thirst, were all for me. Topics: Lent Holy Week Languages: English Tune Title: SAFFRON WALDEN
His are the thousand sparkling rills
He is risen, He is risen
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #123 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 He is risen, He is risen;
Tell it out with joyful voice:
He has burst His three days' prison;
Let the whole wide earth rejoice:
Death is conquer'd, man is free,
Christ has won the victory.
2 Come, ye sad and fearful-hearted,
With glad smile and radiant brow:
Lent's long shadows have departed;
All His woes are over now,
And the Passion that He bore:
Sin and pain can vex no more.
3 Come, with high and holy hymning,
Chant our Lord's triumphant lay;
Not one darksome cloud is dimming
Yonder glorious morning ray,
Breaking o'er the purple East,
Symbol of our Easter feast.
4 He is risen, He is risen:
He hath opened heaven's gate:
We are free from sin's dark prison,
Risen to a holier state;
And a brighter Easter beam
On our longing eyes shall stream. Topics: Lent Eastertide Languages: English Tune Title: NEANDER
He is risen, He is risen
Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #143 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
Of our life's wild, restless sea,
Day by day His sweet voice soundeth,
Saying, "Christian, follow Me:"
2 As of old, Saint Andrew heard it,
By the Galilean lake,
Turned from home, and toil, and kindred,
Leaving all for His dear sake.
3 Jesus calls us from the worship
Of the vain world's golden store;
From each idol that would keep us,
Saying, "Christian, love Me more."
4 In our joys and in our sorrows,
Days of toil and hours of ease,
Still He calls, in cares and pleasure,
"That we love Him more than these."
5 Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies,
Saviour, make us heart Thy call,
Give our hearts to Thine obedience,
Serve and love Thee best of all. Topics: Holy Days St. Andrew Languages: English Tune Title: GALILEE
Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
Forsaken once, and thrice denied
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #159 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 Forsaken once, and thrice denied,
The risen Lord gave pardon free,
Stood once again at Peter's side,
And asked him, "Lov'st thou Me?"
2 How many times with faithless word
Have we denied His holy Name,
How oft forsaken our dear Lord,
And shrunk when trial came!
3 Saint Peter, when the cock crew clear,
Went out and wept his broken faith;
Strong as a rock through strife and fear,
He served his Lord till death.
4 How oft his cowardice of heart
We have without his love sincere,
The sin without the sorrow's smart,
The shame without the tear!
5 O oft forsaken, oft denied,
Forgive our shame, wash out our sin;
Look on us from Thy Father's side,
And let that sweet look win. Topics: Holy Days St. Peter Languages: English Tune Title: ELMHURST
Forsaken once, and thrice denied
There is a green hill far away
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #486 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away,
Without a city wall,
Where the dear Lord was crucified
Who died to save us all.
2 We may not know, we cannot tell,
What pains He had to bear
But we believe it was for us
He hung and suffered there.
3 He died that we might be forgiven,
He died to make us good,
That we might go at last to heaven,
Saved by His precious blood.
4 There was no other good enough
To pay the price of sin,
He only could unlock the gate
Of heaven, and let us in.
5 O dearly, dearly has He loved!
And we must love Him too,
And trust in His redeeming blood,
And try His works to do.
Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: MEDITATION
There is a green hill far away
The golden gates are lifted up
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #569 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 The golden gates are lifted up,
The doors are opened wide;
The King of Glory is gone in
Unto His Father's side.
2 Thou art gone up before us, Lord,
To make for us a place,
That we may be where now Thou art,
And look upon God's face.
3 And ever on our earthly path
A gleam of glory lies,
A light still breaks behind the cloud
That veiled Thee from our eyes.
4 Lift up our hearts, lift up our minds:
Let Thy dear grace be given,
That, while we wander here below,
Our treasure be in heaven;
5 That where Thou art, at God's right hand,
Our hope, our love, may be:
Dwell Thou in us, that we may dwell
For evermore in Thee. Topics: General Processionals Languages: English Tune Title: ARISTIDES
The golden gates are lifted up
Once in royal David's city
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #605 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city,
Stood a lowly cattle shed,
Where a mother laid her Baby,
In a manger for His bed:
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little Child.
2 He came down to earth from heaven,
Who is God and Lord of all,
And His shelter was a stable,
And His cradle was a stall;
With the poor, and mean, and lowly,
Lived on earth our Saviour holy.
3 And, thro' all His wondrous childhood,
He would honour and obey,
Love, and watch the lowly maiden
In whose gentle arms He lay;
Christian children all must be
Mild, obedient, good as He.
4 For He is our childhood's pattern;
Day by day like us He grew;
He was little, weak and helpless,
Tears and smiles like us he knew;
And He feeleth for our sadness,
And He shareth in our gladness.
5 And our eyes at last shall see Him,
Through His own redeeming love;
For that Child so dear and gentle
Is our Lord in heaven above;
And He leads His children on
To the place where He is gone.
6 Not in that poor lowly stable,
With the oxen standing by,
We shall see Him; but in heaven,
Set at God's right hand on high;
When like stars His children crown'd,
All in white shall wait around. Topics: Youth and School Life Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY
Once in royal David's city
O Lord, the Holy Innocents
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #607 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 O Lord, the Holy Innocents
Laid down for Thee their infant life,
And martyrs brave and patient saints
Have stood for Thee in fire and strife.
2 We wear the cross they wore of old,
Our lips have learned like vows to make;
We need not die; we cannot fight;
What may we do for Jesus' sake?
3 O day by day each Christian child
Has much to do, without, within;
A death to die for Jesus' sake,
A weary war to wage with sin.
4 When deep within our swelling hearts,
The thoughts of pride and anger rise,
When bitter words are on our tongues,
And tears of passion in our eyes;
5 Then we may stay the angry blow,
Then we may check the hasty word,
Give gentle answers back again,
And fight a battle for our Lord.
6 With smiles of peace and looks of love,
Light in our dwellings we may make,
Bid kind good-humor brighten there,
And do all still for Jesus' sake.
7 There's not a child so weak and small
But has his little cross to take,
His little work of love and praise,
That he may do for Jesus' sake. Topics: Youth and School Life; Youth and School Life Languages: English Tune Title: ALSTONE
O Lord, the Holy Innocents
All things bright and beautiful
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #614 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
2 Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
3 The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning,
That brightens up the sky.
4 The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden
He made them every one.
5 The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water
We gather every day.
6 He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
Topics: Youth and School Life Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THINGS BRIGHT
All things bright and beautiful
Saw you never, in the twilight
Author: C. F. Alexander Hymnal: CHRC1920 #665 (1920) Person Name: C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 Saw you never, in the twilight,
When the sun had left the skies,
Up in heaven the clear stars shining
Thro' the gloom, like silver eyes?
So of old the wise men, watching,
Saw a little stranger star,
And they knew the King was given,
And they followed it from far.
2 Heard you never of the story
How they crossed the desert wild,
Journeyed on by plain and mountain,
Till they found the holy Child?
How they opened all their treasure,
Kneeling to that infant King;
Gave the gold and fragrant incense,
Gave the myrrh in offering?
3 Know ye not that lowly baby
Was the bright and morning Star?
He who came to light the Gentiles,
And the darkened isles afar?
And we, too, may seek His cradle;
There our hearts, best treasures bring;
Love, and faith, and true devotion
For our Saviour, God, and King.
Topics: Youth and School Life Carols Languages: English Tune Title: [Saw you never, in the twilight]
Saw you never, in the twilight
We walk by faith, and not by sight
Author: H. Alford Hymnal: CHRC1920 #145 (1920) Person Name: H. Alford Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight;
No gracious words we hear
From Him Who spake as man ne'er spake;
But we believe Him near.
2 We may not touch His hands and side,
Nor follow where He trod;
But in His promise we rejoice,
And cry, "My Lord and God!"
3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief;
And may our faith abound,
To call on Thee when Thou art near,
And seek where Thou art found:
4 That, when our life of faith is done,
In realms of clearer light
We may behold Thee as Thou art,
With full and endless sight. Topics: Holy Days St. Thomas Languages: English Tune Title: ARLINGTON
We walk by faith, and not by sight
Come, ye thankful people, come
Author: H. Alford Hymnal: CHRC1920 #188 (1920) Person Name: H. Alford Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest-home;
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied;
Come to God's own temple, come,
Raise the song of harvest-home.
2 All the world is God's own field,
Fruit unto His praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown:
First the blade, and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear:
Grant, O harvest Lord, that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.
3 For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take His harvest-home;
From His field shall in that day
All offences purge away;
Give His angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In His garner evermore.
4 Even so, Lord, quickly come
To Thy final harvest-home;
Gather Thou Thy people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin;
There for ever purified,
In Thy presence to abide;
Come, with all Thine angels, come,
Raise the glorious harvest-home. Topics: Holy Days Harvest and Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR
Come, ye thankful people, come
In token that thou shalt not fear
Author: H. Alford Hymnal: CHRC1920 #236 (1920) Person Name: H. Alford Lyrics: 1 In token that thou shalt not fear
Christ crucified to own,
We print the cross upon thee here,
And stamp thee His alone.
2 In token that thou shalt not blush
To glory in His Name,
We blazon here upon thy front
His glory and His shame.
3 In token that thou too shalt tread
The path He travelled by,
Endure the cross, despise the shame,
And sit thee down on high;
4 Thus outwardly and visibly
We seal thee for His own:
And may the brow that wears His cross
Hereafter share His crown. Topics: The Church Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS'S ORDINAL
In token that thou shalt not fear
Ten thousand times ten thousand
Author: H. Alford Hymnal: CHRC1920 #391 (1920) Person Name: H. Alford Lyrics: 1 Ten thousand times ten thousand
In sparkling raiment bright,
The armies of the ransomed saints
Throng up the steeps of light:
'Tis finished! all is finished,
Their fight with deal and sin:
Fling open wide the golden gates,
And let the victors in.
2 What rush of alleluias
Fills all the earth and sky!
What ringing of a thousand harps
Bespeaks the triumph nigh!
O day, for which creation
And all its tribes were made!
O joy, for all its former woes
A thousand-fold repaid!
3 O then what raptured greetings
On Canaan's happy shore!
What knitting severed friendships up,
Where partings are no more!
Then eyes with joy shall sparkle
That brimmed with tears of late;
Orphans no longer fatherless,
Nor widows desolate.
4 Bring near Thy great salvation,
Thou Lamb for sinners slain;
Fill up the roll of Thine elect,
Then take Thy power and reign!
Appear, Desire of nations!
Thine exiles long for home:
Show in the heav'ns Thy promised sign!
Thou Prince and Saviour, come! Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: ALFORD
Ten thousand times ten thousand
Forward! be our watchword
Author: H. Alford Hymnal: CHRC1920 #596 (1920) Person Name: H. Alford Lyrics: 1 Forward! be our watchword,
Steps and voices joined;
Seek the things before us,
Not a look behind:
Burns the fiery pillar
At our army's head;
Who shall dream of shrinking,
By our Captain led?
Forward thro' the desert,
Thro' the toil and fight!
Jordan flows before us;
Sion beams with light.
2 Glories upon glories
Hath our God prepared,
By the souls that love Him
One day to be shared;
Eye hath not beheld them,
Ear hath never heard;
Nor of these hath uttered
Thought or speech a word;
Forward! marching eastward
Where the heaven is bright,
Till the veil be lifted,
Till our faith be sight.
3 Far o'er yon horizon
Rise the city towers,
Where our God abideth;
That fair home is ours:
Flash the streets with jasper,
Shine the gates with gold;
Flows the gladdening river
Shedding joys untold.
Thither, onward thither,
In the Spirit's might!
Pilgrims to your country,
Forward into light!
4 To the eternal Father
Loudest anthems raise:
To the Son and Spirit
Echo songs of praise:
To the Lord of glory,
Blessed Three in One,
Be by men and angels
Endless honour done.
Weak are earthly praises,
Dull the songs of night:
Forward into triumph!
Forward into light! Topics: General Processionals Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BONIFACE
Forward! be our watchword
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love
Author: Anon. Hymnal: CHRC1920 #135 (1920) Person Name: Anon. Lyrics: 1 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love,
O shed Thine influence from above;
And still from age to age convey
The wonders of this sacred day.
2 In every clime, by every tongue,
Be God's surpassing glory sung:
Let all the listening earth be taught
The deeds our great Redeemer wrought.
3 Unfailing Comfort, heavenly Guide,
Still o'er Thy holy Church preside;
Still let mankind Thy blessings prove;
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. Topics: Lent Whitsuntide Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love
Praise we the Lord this day
Author: Anon. Hymnal: CHRC1920 #153 (1920) Person Name: Anon. Lyrics: 1 Praise we the Lord this day,
This day so long foretold,
Whose promise shone with cheering ray
On waiting saints of old.
2 The prophet gave the sign
For faithful men to read;
A virgin born of David's line
Shall bear the promised Seed.
3 Ask not how this should be,
But worship and adore,
Like her whom heaven's majesty
Came down to shadow o'er.
4 Meekly she bowed her head
To hear the gracious word,
Mary, the pure and lowly maid,
The favoured of the Lord.
5 Blessed shall be her name
In all the Church on earth
Through whom that wondrous mercy came
The Incarnate Saviour's birth. Topics: Holy Days The Annunciation Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE
Praise we the Lord this day
We praise Thy Name, O Lord most High
Author: Anon. Hymnal: CHRC1920 #160 (1920) Person Name: Anon. Lyrics: 1 We praise Thy Name, O Lord most High,
Redeemer of our souls from death,
And all Thy mercies magnify,
In making known Thy saving faith.
2 Thou didst the humble fisher call,
Beside the shores of Galilee:
At Thy command he gave up all,
And left his nets to follow Thee.
3 O happy choice, for earthly toil
The strife to rescue souls from sin;
For treasures that may rust and spoil,
The crown of heavenly life to win.
4 O favoured one, who, ere he knew
The sharpness of the coming cross,
Of Thy bright beauty caught the view
That turns to gain all earthly loss.
5 Grant, Lord, that hope of seeing Thee
In bliss may us with courage nerve,
The world and all its pomps to flee,
Our cross to bear, and Thee to serve. Topics: Holy Days St. James Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON
We praise Thy Name, O Lord most High
Lord, in Thy presence dread and sweet
Author: Anon. Hymnal: CHRC1920 #248 (1920) Person Name: Anon. Lyrics: 1 Lord, in Thy presence dread and sweet,
Thine own dear Spirit we entreat
His seven-fold gifts to shed
On us who fall before Thee now,
Bearing the cross upon our brow
On which our Master bled.
2 Spirit of Wisdom! turn our eyes
From earth and earthly vanities,
To heavenly truth and love.
Spirit of Understanding true!
Our souls with holy light endue
To seek the things above.
3 Spirit of Counsel! be our Guide;
Teach us by earthly struggles tried
Our heavenly crown to win.
Spirit of Fortitude! Thy power
Be with us in temptation's hour,
To keep us free from sin.
4 Spirit of Knowledge! lead our feet
In Thine own path secure and sweet,
By angel footsteps trod;
Where Thou our Guardian true shalt be,
Spirit of gentle Piety!
To keep us close to God.
5 But most of all, be ever near,
Spirit of God's most holy Fear!
In our hearts' inmost shrine:
Our souls with loving reverence fill,
To worship His most holy will,
All righteous and divine.
6 So, dearest Lord, through peace or strife,
Lead us to everlasting life,
Where only rest may be.
What matters where our lot is cast,
If only it may end at last
In Paradise with Thee! Topics: The Church Confirmation Languages: English Tune Title: ESCA VIATORUM
Lord, in Thy presence dread and sweet
Come, Thou Almighty King
Author: Anon Hymnal: CHRC1920 #383 (1920) Person Name: Anon Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Almighty King,
Help us Thy Name to sing,
Help us to praise!
Father all glorious,
O'er all victorious,
Come and reign over us,
Ancient of days!
2 Come, Thou Incarnate Word,
Gird on Thy mighty sword;
Our prayer attend!
Come, and Thy people bless;
Come, give Thy word success;
'Stablish Thy righteousness,
Saviour and Friend!
3 Come, Holy Comforter,
Thy sacred witness bear,
In this glad hour!
Thou, Who almighty art,
Now rule in every heart,
And ne'er from us depart,
Spirit of power!
4 To Thee, great One in Three,
The highest praises be,
Hence evermore;
Thy sovereign majesty
May we in glory see,
And to eternity
Love and adore. Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: MOSCOW
Come, Thou Almighty King
Sing, my soul, His wondrous love
Author: Anon Hymnal: CHRC1920 #418 (1920) Person Name: Anon Lyrics: 1 Sing, my soul, His wondrous love,
Who, from yon bright throne above,
Ever watchful o'er our race,
Still to man extends His grace.
2 Heav'n and earth by Him were made;
All is by His sceptre swayed;
What are we that He should show
So much love to us below?
2 God, the merciful and good,
Bought us with the Saviour's blood;
And, to make our safety sure,
Guides us by His Spirit pure.
3 Sing, my soul, adore His Name!
Let His glory be thy theme:
Praise Him till He calls thee home;
Trust His love for all to come. Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BEES
Sing, my soul, His wondrous love
Fairest Lord Jesus
Author: Anon.; R. S. Willis Hymnal: CHRC1920 #468 (1920) Person Name: Anon. Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus,
Ruler of all nature,
O Thou of God and man the Son;
Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honour,
Thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
2 Fair are the meadows,
Fairer still the woodlands,
Robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer,
Who makes the woeful heart to sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine,
Fairer still the moonlight,
And all the twinkling, starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer,
Than all the angels heaven can boast. Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ELIZABETH
Fairest Lord Jesus
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
Author: Anon. Hymnal: CHRC1920 #544 (1920) Person Name: Anon. Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
He moved my soul to seek Him, seeking me;
It was not I that found, O Saviour true;
No, I was found of Thee.
2 Thou didst reach forth Thy hand and mine enfold;
I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea
'Twas not so much that I on Thee took hold,
As Thou, dear Lord, on me.
3 I find, I walk, I love, but O the whole
Of love is but my answer, Lord, to Thee;
For Thou wert long beforehand with my soul,
Always Thou lovedst me.
Topics: General Home and Personal Use Languages: English Tune Title: ARTAVIA
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
O, that I might hear the angels
Author: Anon. Hymnal: CHRC1920 #588 (1920) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Daily, daily sing the praises Lyrics: 1 Daily, daily sing the praises
Of the City God hath made;
In the beauteous fields of Eden
Its foundation stones are laid:
O that I might hear the angels
Singing o'er the crystal sea,
And amidst the fields of Eden
Find a home prepared for me!
2 All the walls of that dear City
Are of bright and burnished gold;
It is matchless in its beauty,
And its treasures are untold.
O that I might, etc.
3 There are sounds of many voices
In the golden streets above,
Filling all the air with gladness,
Blended in eternal love.
O that I might, etc.
4 In those quiet resting places,
Midst the pastures green and fair,
Jesus gathers in the homeless,
And He dwells among them there.
O that I might, etc.
5 Can we see the happy faces
Of the dear ones gone before?
They are ready now to greet us
When we gain that blessed shore.
O that I might, etc.
6 Then the pearly gates, unfolding,
Never shall be closed again,
We shall see within the City
Jesus, 'mid His white-robed train.
O that I might, etc.
7 O I would my ears were open
Here to catch that happy strain!
O I would my eyes some vision
Of that Eden could attain!
O that I might, etc. Topics: General Processionals Languages: English Tune Title: DAILY, DAILY
O, that I might hear the angels
Glory to the blessed Jesus!
Author: Anon. Hymnal: CHRC1920 #608 (1920) Person Name: Anon. Lyrics: 1 Glory to the blessed Jesus!
Who for us was born,
In the stable, cold and poor,
On glad Christmas morn.
2 Glory to the blessed Jesus!
Who was crucified
On Good Friday for our sins:
Loving us He died.
3 Glory to the blessed Jesus!
Who for sinners lay
In the tomb, and rose upon
Happy Easter Day.
4 Glory to the blessed Jesus!
He, Who is our Way,
Went up in a cloud to heaven
On Ascension Day.
5 Glory to the blessed Jesus!
Who at Whitsuntide
Sent His Holy Spirit down
With us to abide.
6 Glory to the blessed Jesus!
We will praise His love,
All our days on earth below,
And for aye above. Topics: Youth and School Life Languages: English Tune Title: WOODCHESTER
Glory to the blessed Jesus!
Christ was born on Christmas day
Author: Anon. Hymnal: CHRC1920 #650 (1920) Person Name: Anon. Lyrics: 1 Christ was born on Christmas day;
Wreathe the holly, twine the bay;
Christus natus hodie;
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.
2 He is born to set us free,
He is born our Lord to be,
Ex Maria Virgine;
The God, the Lord, by all adored for ever.
3 Let the bright red berries glow,
Everywhere in goodly show;
Christus natus hodie:
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.
4 Christian men, rejoice and sing;
'T is the birthday of a King.
Ex Maria Virgine;
The God, the Lord, by all adored for ever.
5 Night of sadness; morn of gladness,
Evermore: Ever, ever;
After many troubles sore;
Morn of gladness, evermore and evermore.
6 Midnight scarcely pass'd and over,
Drawing to this holy morn,
Very early, very early,
Christ was born.
7 Sing out with bliss,
His Name is this:
Emmanuel:
As was foretold in days of old by Gabriel.
Topics: Youth and School Life Carols Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ was born on Christmas day]
Christ was born on Christmas day
O Lord, how happy should we be
Author: J. Anstice Hymnal: CHRC1920 #345 (1920) Person Name: J. Anstice Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how happy should we be
If we could cast our care on Thee,
If we from self could rest,
And feel at heart that One above,
In perfect wisdom, perfect love,
Is working for the best!
2 How far from this our daily life,
Ever disturbed by anxious strife,
By sudden, wild alarms!
O could, we but relinquish all
Our earthly props, and simply fall
On Thy almighty arms!
3 Could we but kneel and cast our load,
E'en while we pray, upon our God,
Then rise with lightened cheer,
Sure that the Father, who is nigh
To still the famished raven's cry,
Will hear in that we fear!
4 Lord, make these faithless hearts of ours
Such lesson learns from birds and flowers;
Make them from self to cease,
Leave all things to a Father's will,
And taste, before Him lying still,
E'en in affliction, peace. Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: BREMEN
O Lord, how happy should we be
O Thou Who makest souls to shine
Author: J. Armstrong Hymnal: CHRC1920 #181 (1920) Person Name: J. Armstrong Lyrics: 1 O Thou Who makest souls to shine
With light from brighter worlds above,
And droppest glistening dew divine
On all who seek a Saviour's love;
2 Do Thou Thy benediction give
On all who teach, on all who learn,
That so Thy Church may holier live,
And every lamp more brightly burn.
3 Give those that teach pure hearts and wise,
Faith, hope, and love, all warmed by prayer:
Themselves first training for the skies,
They best will raise for the skies,
They best will raise their people there.
4 Give those that learn the willing ear,
The spirit meek, the guileless mind;
Such gifts will make the lowliest here
Far better than a kingdom find.
5 O bless the shepherd, bless the sheep,
That guide and guided both be one,
One in the faithful watch they keep
Until this hurrying life be done.
6 If thus, good Lord, Thy grace be given,
Our glory meets us ere we die;
Before we upward pass to heaven
We taste our immortality.
Topics: Holy Days Ember Days Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LAWRENCE
O Thou Who makest souls to shine
Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
Author: H. Auber Hymnal: CHRC1920 #369 (1920) Person Name: H. Auber Lyrics: 1 Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
His tender, last farewell,
A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed
With us to dwell.
2 He came sweet influence to impart,
A gracious, willing Guest,
While He can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest.
3 And His that gentle voice we hear,
Soft as the breath of even,
That checks each thought, that calms each fear,
And speaks of heaven.
4 And every virtue we possess,
And every victory won,
And every thought of holiness
Are His alone.
5 Spirit of purity and grace,
Our weakness pitying, see:
O make our hearts Thy dwelling-place,
And worthier Thee. Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CUTHBERT
Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed
On this day, the first of days
Author: H. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #31 (1920) Person Name: H. Baker Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days,
God the Father's Name we praise;
Who, creation's Lord and Spring,
Did the world from darkness bring.
2 On this day, th' Eternal Son
Over death His triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With His gifts of living flame.
3 O that fervent love to-day
May in every heart have sway,
Teaching us to praise aright
God, the Source of life and light.
4 Father, Who didst fashion me
Image of Thyself to be,
Fill me with Thy love divine,
Let my every thought be Thine.
5 Thou, Who dost all gifts impart,
Shine, blest Spirit, in my heart;
Best of gifts Thy love bestow;
Make me burn Thy love to know.
6 God, the blessed Three in One,
Dwell within my heart alone;
Thou dost give Thyself to me,
May I give myself to Thee. Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English Tune Title: LUBECK
On this day, the first of days
O sacred Head surrounded
Author: H. W. Baker; St. Bernard Hymnal: CHRC1920 #105 (1920) Person Name: H. W. Baker Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head surrounded
By crown of piercing thorn!
O bleeding Head, so wounded,
Reviled and put to scorn!
Death's pallid hue comes o'er Thee,
The glow of life decays,
Yet angel hosts adore Thee,
And tremble as they gaze.
2 I see Thy strength and vigour,
All fading in the strife,
And death with cruel rigour,
Bereaving Thee of life;
O agony and dying!
O love to sinners free!
Jesus, all grace supplying,
O turn Thy face on me.
3 In this, Thy bitter Passion,
Good Shepherd, think of me
With Thy most sweet compassion,
Unworthy though I be:
Beneath Thy Cross abiding
For ever would I rest,
In Thy dear love confiding,
And with Thy presence blest.
4 Be near when I am dying;
O show Thy Cross to me:
And to my succour flying,
Come, Lord, and set me free.
These eyes, new faith receiving,
From Jesus shall not move;
For he, who dies believing,
Dies safely through Thy love.
Topics: Lent Holy Week Languages: English Tune Title: PASSION CHORALE
O sacred Head surrounded
O God of love, O King of peace
Author: H. W. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #205 (1920) Person Name: H. W. Baker Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of peace,
Make wars thro'out the world to cease,
The wrath of sinful man restrain,
Give peace, O God, give peace again.
2 Remember, Lord, Thy works of old,
The wonders that our father told;
Remember not our sin's dark stain,
Give peace, O God, give peace again.
3 Whom shall we trust but Thee, O Lord?
Where rest but on Thy faithful word?
None ever called on Thee in vain,
Give peace, O God, give peace again!
4 Where saints and angels dwell above,
All hearts are knit in holy love;
O bind us in that heavenly chain!
Give peace, O God, give peace again! Topics: Holy Days National Days Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS
O God of love, O King of peace
I am not worthy, holy Lord
Author: H. W. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #225 (1920) Person Name: H. W. Baker Lyrics: 1 I am not worthy, holy Lord,
That Thou shouldst come to me;
Speak but the word: one gracious word
Can set the sinner free.
2 I am not worthy; cold and bare
The lodging of my soul;
How canst Thou deign to enter there?
Lord, speak, and make me whole.
3 I am not worthy; yet, my God,
How can I say Thee nay;
Thee, Who didst give Thy Flesh and Blood
My ransom-price to pay?
4 O come! in this sweet morning hour
Feed me with food divine;
And fill with all Thy love and power
This worthless heart of mine. Topics: The Church Holy Communion Languages: English Tune Title: GERONTIUS
I am not worthy, holy Lord
Lord, Thy Word abideth
Author: H. W. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #283 (1920) Person Name: H. W. Baker Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thy Word abideth,
And our footsteps guideth;
Who its truth believeth
Light and joy receiveth.
2 When our foes are near us.
Then Thy Word doth cheer us,
Word of consolation,
Message of salvation.
3 When the storms are o'er us,
And dark clouds before us,
Then its light directeth,
And our way protecteth.
4 Who can tell the pleasure,
Who recount the treasure,
By Thy Word imparted
To the simple-hearted?
5 Word of mercy, giving
Succour to the living;
Word of life, supplying
Comfort to the dying!
6 O that we discerning
Its most holy learning,
Lord, may love and fear Thee!
Evermore be near Thee! Topics: The Church Holy Scriptures Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CYPRIAN
Lord, Thy Word abideth
The King of love my Shepherd is
Author: H. W. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #406 (1920) Person Name: H. W. Baker Lyrics: 1 The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness falleth never;
I nothing lack if I am His,
And He is mine for ever.
2 Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul He leadeth,
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With good celestial feedeth.
3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.
4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill
With Thee, dear Lord, beside me;
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy Cross before to guide me.
5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
Thy unction grace bestoweth;
And O what transport of delight
From Thy pure, chalice floweth!
6 And so through all the length of days,
Thy goodness faileth never:
Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy priase
Within Thy house for ever.
Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME
The King of love my Shepherd is
O praise our God to-day
Author: H. W. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #525 (1920) Person Name: H. W. Baker Lyrics: 1 O praise our God to-day,
His constant mercy bless,
Whose love hath helped me on our way,
And granted us success.
2 His arm the strength imparts
Our daily toil to bear;
His grace alone inspires our hearts
Each other's load to share.
3 O happiest work below,
Earnest of joy above,
To sweeten a cup of woe
By deeds of holy love!
4 Lord, may it be our choice
This blessed rule to keep,
"Rejoice with them that do rejoice,
And week with them that weep."
5 O praise our God to-day,
His constant mercy bless,
Whose love has helped us on our way,
And granted us success.
Topics: General Brotherhood, Service, Guilds, Parochial Missions Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MICHAEL
O praise our God to-day
My Father, for another night
Author: H. W. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #530 (1920) Person Name: H. W. Baker Lyrics: 1 My Father, for another night
Of quiet sleep and rest,
For all the joy of morning light,
Thy holy Name be blest.
2 Now with the newborn day I give
Myself anew to Thee,
That as Thou willest I may live,
And what Thou willest be.
3 Whate'er I do, things great or small,
Whate'er I speak or frame,
Thy glory may I seek in all,
Do all in Jesus' Name.
4 My Father, for His sake, I pray
Thy child accept and bless;
And lead me by Thy grace to-day
In paths of righteousness. Topics: General Home and Personal Use Languages: English Tune Title: ST. TIMOTHY
My Father, for another night
There is a blessed home
Author: H. W. Baker Hymnal: CHRC1920 #558 (1920) Person Name: H. W. Baker Lyrics: 1 There is a blessed home
Beyond this land of woe,
Where trials never come,
Nor tears of sorrow flow;
Where faith is lost in sight,
And patient hope is crown'd,
And everlasting light
Its glory throws around.
2 There is a land of peace:
Good angels know it well;
Glad songs that never cease
Within its portals swell;
Around its glorious throne
Ten thousand saints adore
Christ, with the Father One,
And Spirit, evermore.
3 O joy all joys beyond,
To see the Lamb Who died,
And count each sacred wound
In hands, and feet, and side;
To give to Him the praise
Of every triumph won,
And sing through endless days
The great things He hath done!
4 Look up, ye saints of God!
Nor fear to tread below
The path your Saviour trod
Of daily toil and woe!
Wait but a little while
In uncomplaining love!
His own most gracious smile
Shall welcome you above. Topics: General Home and Personal Use Languages: English Tune Title: BEULAH
There is a blessed home
Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!
Author: J. Bakewell; A. M. Toplady; M. Madan Hymnal: CHRC1920 #359 (1920) Person Name: J. Bakewell Lyrics: 1 Hail, Thou once-despised Jesus!
Hail, Thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us:
Thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, Thou agonizing Saviour,
Bearer of our sin and shame!
By Thy merit we find favour:
Life is given thro' Thy Name.
2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
All our sins on Thee were laid:
By almighty love anointed,
Thou hast full atonement made.
All Thy people are forgiven
Through the virtue of Thy Blood:
Opened is the gate of heaven,
Peace is made 'twixt man and God.
3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory,
There for ever to abide;
All the heavenly hosts adore Thee,
Seated at Thy Father's side.
There for sinners Thou art pleading:
There Thou dost our place prepare
Ever for us interceding,
Till in glory we appear.
4 Worship, honour, power and blessing
Thou art worthy to receive:
Loudest praises without ceasing,
Meet it is for us to give.
Help, ye bright angelic spirits!
Bring your sweetest, noblest lays!
Help to sing our Saviour's merits!
Help to chant Emmanuel's praise!
Topics: General Languages: English Tune Title: ST. HILDA
Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!
O Lamb of God, most lowly
Author: W. P. Balfern Hymnal: CHRC1920 #508 (1920) Person Name: W. P. Balfern Lyrics: 1 O Lamb of God most lowly,
All free from spot and stain:
O help us now to serve Thee
And sing Thy praise again.
2 O Lamb of God most holy,
So great and yet so meek:
May we when pride allures us,
Thy lowly spirit seek.
3 O Lamb of God most gentle;
So kind, and good, and true;
May we when passion tempts us,
Thy gentleness pursue.
4 O Lamb of God most lovely,
To Thee our faith would flee;
Reveal to us Thy beauty,
And turn our hearts to Thee. Topics: General Brotherhood, Service, Guilds, Parochial Missions Languages: English Tune Title: WALSH
O Lamb of God, most lowly
Praise to God, immortal praise
Author: L. Barbauld Hymnal: CHRC1920 #187 (1920) Person Name: L. Barbauld Lyrics: 1 Praise to God, immortal praise,
For the love that crowns our days;
Bounteous source of ev'ry joy,
Let Thy praise our tongues employ:
All to Thee, our God, we owe,
Source whence all our blessings flow.
2 All the plenty summer pours;
Autumn's rich o'erflowing stores;
Flocks that whiten all the plain;
Yellow sheaves of ripened grain:
Lord, for these our souls shall raise
Grateful vows and solemn praise.
3 Peace, prosperity, and health,
Private bliss, and public wealth,
Knowledge with its gladdening stream,
Pure religion's holier beams:
Lord, for these our souls shall raise
Grateful vows and solemn praise.
4 As Thy prospering hand hath blest,
May we give Thee of our best;
And by deeds of kindly love
For Thy mercies grateful prove;
Singing thus through all our days,
Praise to God, immortal praise. Topics: Holy Days Harvest and Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
Praise to God, immortal praise
Thro' the night of doubt and sorrow
Author: S. Baring-Gould; B. S. Ingemann Hymnal: CHRC1920 #583 (1920) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould Lyrics: 1 Thro the night of doubt and sorrow
Onward goes the pilgrim band,
Singing songs of expectation,
Marching to the promised land:
Clear before us through the darkness
Gleams and burns the guiding light;
Brother clasps the hand of brother,
Stepping fearless through the night.
2 One the light of God's own presence
O'er His ransomed people shed,
Chasing far the gloom and terror,
Brightening all the path we tread;
One the object of our journey,
One the faith which never tires,
One the earnest looking forward,
One the hope our God inspires;
3 One the strain that lips of thousands
Lift as from the heart of one,
One the conflict, one the peril,
One the march in God begun;
One the gladness of rejoicing
On the far eternal shore,
Where the One Almighty Father
Reigns in love for evermore.
4 Onward, there, pilgrim brothers,
Onward, with the cross our aid;
Bear its shame, and fight its battle,
Till we rest beneath its shade:
Soon shall come the great awaking,
Soon the rending of the tomb;
Then the scattering of all shadows,
And the end of toil and gloom. Topics: General Processionals Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ASAPH
Thro' the night of doubt and sorrow
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