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Ye Must Be Born Again
Author: William T. Sleeper Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 First Line: A ruler once came to Jesus by night Topics: Baptism; Jesus Intercessor Used With Tune: [A ruler once came to Jesus by night]
Ye Must Be Born Again
Holy Spirit, ever living
Author: Timothy Rees (1874-1939) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; The Church Celebrates Ordination; Church Ministry; Confirmation; Ordination Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Holy Spirit, ever living
Go in grace and make disciples
Author: Mary Louise Bringle (b. 1953) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18 Topics: The Church Celebrates Ordination; Our Response to God in mission and service; Gospel Call; Mission Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Go in grace and make disciples
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn, b. 1934 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18 Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission
And the gospel go unheard,
Help us witness to your purpose
With renewed integrity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust your promise,
Life abundant meant for each,
Give us all new fervor, draw us
Closer in community:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
3 Lord, you make the common holy:
"This my body, this my blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
Daily lift life heavenward,
Asking that the world around us
Share your children's liberty:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
4 Lord, you show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
All that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
To a just society:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry.
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
May we serve as you intend
And, amid the cares that claim us,
Hold in mind eternity:
With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us
For the work of ministry. Topics: Church; Commissioning; Discipleship; Justice; Ministry/Mission; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use; Sending Forth; The Liturgical Year Chrism Mass; The Liturgical Year Pentecost Sunday; The Liturgical Year Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles (June 29); The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Here on the threshold of a new beginning
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Topics: Times and Seasons; Covenant, Commitment and Dedication; Life and Unity in the Church Used With Tune: ADVENIT
Here on the threshold of a new beginning
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
Author: H. E. Hardy (Father Andrew SDC), 1869-1946 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 Topics: Passiontide and Holy Week; Palm Sunday Year A Used With Tune: ALBANO
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
New Earth, Heavens New
Author: Harris J. Loewen Meter: 5.6.5.6.5.6 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 Refrain First Line: Sing a new song to the One who has said Lyrics: 1 New earth, heavens new,
Spirit of God moving;
new seed, creatures new,
Spirit of life moving;
new man, woman new,
image of God moving.
Refrain:
Sing a new song to the One who has said,
“Behold, I make all things new.”
2 New love, mercies new,
Spirit of God moving;
new strength, hopefulness new,
Spirit of life moving;
new hearts, spirits new,
image of God moving. [Refrain]
3 New minds, wisdom new,
Spirit of God moving;
new law, covenant new,
Spirit of life moving;
new name, nature new,
image of God moving. [Refrain]
4 New earth, heavens new,
Spirit of God moving;
new birth, creatures new,
Spirit of life moving;
new growth, people new,
image of God moving. [Refrain] Topics: Baptism; Children Appropriate for; Covenant; New Creation; Praise; Reign of Christ Used With Tune: ALEXANDRA Text Sources: Assembly Songs, 1983, rev. 2019
New Earth, Heavens New
All for Jesus – all for Jesus
Author: W. J. Sparrow-Simpson, 1859-1952 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Topics: Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: ALL FOR JESUS
All for Jesus – all for Jesus
In the Sinner's stead
Author: Mrs. Anne Ross Cousin Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21 First Line: O Christ, what burdens bowed thy head Topics: Christ Atonement of; Christ Passion of; Christ Surety; Imputation Used With Tune: ALL HALLOWS
In the Sinner's stead
Blessed Be the Name
Author: William H. Clark; Ralph E. Hudson Appears in 169 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 First Line: All praise to Him who reigns above Lyrics: 1 All praise to Him who reigns above
In majesty supreme,
Who gave His Son for man to die,
That He might man redeem!
Chorus:
Blessèd be the name, blessèd be the name,
Blessèd be the name of the Lord;
Blessèd be the name, blessèd be the name,
Blessèd be the name of the Lord!
2 His name above all names shall stand,
Exalted more and more,
At God the Father’s own right hand,
Where angel hosts adore. (Chorus)
3 Redeemer, Savior, Friend of man
Once ruined by the fall,
Thou hast devised salvation’s plan,
For Thou hast died for all. (Chorus)
4 His name shall be the Counselor,
The mighty Prince of Peace,
Of all earth’s kingdoms Conqueror,
Whose reign shall never cease. (Chorus)
Topics: Adoration; Christ Kingship and Reign; Christ Name; Praise of Christ; Adoration; Christ Kingship and Reign; Christ Name; Praise of Christ Used With Tune: [All praise to Him to reigns above]
Blessed Be the Name
For ourselves no longer living
Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 Topics: Human Rights; Redemption and Salvation; The Serving Community Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS
For ourselves no longer living
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 317 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:2 Lyrics: 1 All the way my Savior leads me;
what have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt his tender mercy,
who through life has been my guide?
Heavenly peace, divinest comfort,
here by faith in him to dwell,
for I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;
for I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.
2 All the way my Savior leads me,
cheers each winding path I tread,
gives me grace for every trial,
feeds me with the living bread;
though my weary steps may falter,
and my soul athirst may be,
gushing from the rock before me,
lo! a spring of joy I see;
gushing from the rock before me,
lo! a spring of joy I see.
3 All the way my Savior leads me;
O the fullness of his love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
in my Father’s house above;
when my spirit, clothed immortal,
wings its flight to realms of day,
this my song through endless ages,
Jesus led me all the way;
this my song through endless ages,
Jesus led me all the way. Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Living Spirit, Holy Fire
Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Topics: Calling; Creation; Fears; Fire and Flame; Growth; Hearts; Hidden; Holiness; Light; Masks; Melt; New Beginnings; New Creation; New Life; Numb; Openness; People of God; Power and Might; Praise and Thanksgiving; Rebirth; Sharing; Story; Calling; Creation; Fears; Fire and Flame; Growth; Hearts; Hidden; Holiness; Light; Masks; Melt; New Beginnings; New Creation; New Life; Numb; Openness; People of God; Power and Might; Praise and Thanksgiving; Rebirth; Sharing; Story Used With Tune: ALL THINGS NEW
Living Spirit, Holy Fire
All Glory Be to God on High
Author: Nicolaus Decius, c. 1485-after 1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Topics: Service Music Gloria in excelsis Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH Text Sources: Tr.: Lutheran Service Book, 2006
All Glory Be to God on High
Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord
Author: Donald E. Fishel, 1950- Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 First Line: Jesus is Lord of all the earth Topics: Celebration of Faith; Eucharist; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Mission/Sending; New Life in Christ; Renewal; Resurrection; Worship Gathering Used With Tune: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA
Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord
Christian Giving
Author: Bp. Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885) Appears in 333 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 First Line: O Lord of Heaven, and earth, and sea Topics: Consecration Of Possessions; Working and giving Used With Tune: ALMSGIVING
Christian Giving
For the Sake of Christ
Author: Ken Canedo, b. 1953 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 First Line: Although in God's love my life was blest Topics: Love of God for Us; Petition/Prayer Used With Tune: [Although in God's love my life was blest]
For the Sake of Christ
The better portion
Author: Robert Seagrave Appears in 807 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1 First Line: Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings Lyrics: 1 Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings,
Thy better portion trace;
Rise from transitory things
Toward heaven, thy native 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 a soul that's born of God,
Pants to view his glorious face;
Upward tends to his abode,
To rest in his embrace.
3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn,
Press onward to the prize;
Soon our Saviour will return
Triumphant in the skies:
Yet a season,--and you know
Happy entrance will be given,
All our sorrows left below,
And earth exchanged for heaven. Used With Tune: AMSTERDAM
The better portion
We Are Ambassadors for Christ
Author: Joel Martinson Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Topics: Ministry and Service; Missions and Witness; Sanctification/Holiness Used With Tune: ANCHORAGE
We Are Ambassadors for Christ
There Are None Friendless
Author: William P. McKenzie Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 First Line: There are none friendless, none afraid Used With Tune: ANDALUCIA
There Are None Friendless
A Stable Lamp Is Lighted
Author: Richard Wilbur, b. 1921 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.6.7.6 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18 Topics: Christmas; Lent; Palm Sunday (Sunday of the Passion); Salvation Used With Tune: ANDUJAR
A Stable Lamp Is Lighted
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Author: John Ernest Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 621 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end;
be thou forever near me,
my Master and my friend;
I shall not fear the battle
if thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if thou wilt be my guide.
2 O let me feel thee near me!
The world is ever near:
I see the sights that dazzle;
the tempting sounds I hear.
My foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw thou nearer
and shield my soul from sin.
3 O let me hear thee speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
O speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
thou guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, thou hast promised
to all who follow thee
that where thou art in glory
there shall thy servant be.
And, Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
my Master and my friend. Topics: Baptism; Commitment; Discipleship and Mission; Guidance; Obedience; Temptation; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
Author: Rusty Edwards Meter: 7.7.7.7.6.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 Lyrics: 1 Blessed are the poor in spirit:
heaven will someday be theirs.
Blessed are the mourning children:
comfort comes from One who cares.
Blessed the meek and patient,
having courage to hang on.
Soon all earth they will inherit;
times of trials will be gone.
2 Blessed all who thirst or hunger:
righteously they will be fed.
Those who respond with mercy
will see mercy up ahead.
Blessed the clean in spirit -
beautiful, the pure in heart;
One day they will see their Maker,
nevermore to live apart.
3 Each seeking peace and justice
shall be known as God's own heir.
Blessed, too, are those ill-treated
for what's good and right and fair.
Blessed in New Creation,
joy beyond what we conceive;
Blessed all those who trust the promise:
without seeing, they believe! Topics: Comfort and Assurance; Epiphany; The Beatitudes; Year A Epiphany 4; Year A All Saints; Year C Epiphany 6; Year C All Saints Used With Tune: ANNIKA'S DANCE
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
Take Heart
Author: Dustin Battles, b. 1986 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 First Line: Take heart, O servants of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Take heart, O servants of the Lord,
amid the cloudy journey.
Though shadows seem to shade his Word,
they cannot hide his mercy.
When providence is manifest
in tempests of affliction,
behind the storm is Jesus Christ—
the sun of our salvation.
2 Serve not the dark desires within,
nor wicked foes, nor tempters.
Their subtle lies would lure us in,
but Christ our King will conquer.
We firmly stand in Jesus' might
against enticing evil:
he dresses us in radiant light—
the armor of his gospel.
3 We walk by faith and not by sight
while living in this darkness,
but grief will change into delight
when Christ returns in brightness.
Let us take heart until we see
the risen Lamb of suff'ring.
Then we before his throne will be
like him, forever shining! Topics: Trust Used With Tune: ANTHONY
Take Heart
Canto de alegría (Joyfully We Sing Here)
Author: Anónima; Enrique S. Turrall, 1867-1953; Mary Louise Bringle, n. 1953 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 First Line: Canto de alegría porque tengo amor (Joyfully we sing here of the Savior's grace) Refrain First Line: Canto porque tengo amor (Singing of the Savior's grace) Topics: Amor; Love; Amor de Dios; Love Of God; Assurance of Pardon; Garantía del Perdón; Dios Fidelidad de; God Faithfulness of; Dios Protección y Refugio; God Protection and Refuge; Gozo; Joy; Grace; Gracia; Jesucristo Intercesor; Jesus Christ Intercessor Used With Tune: ARGENTINA
Canto de alegría (Joyfully We Sing Here)
Who Is on the Lord's Side
Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 447 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14 Lyrics: 1 Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King?
Who will be his helpers, other lives to bring?
Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe?
Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go?
By thy call of mercy, by thy grace divine,
we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine.
2 Jesus, thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem,
but with Thine own life-blood, for thy diadem.
With thy blessing filling each who comes to thee,
thou hast made us willing, thou hast made us free.
By thy grand redemption, by thy grace divine,
we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine.
3 Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe,
but the King’s own army none can overthrow.
Round his standard ranging victory is secure;
for his truth unchanging makes the triumph sure.
Joyfully enlisting by thy grace divine,
we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine.
Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Commitment; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Invitation to Discipleship; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Missions; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: ARMAGEDDON
Who Is on the Lord's Side
Sent Forth by God's Blessing
Author: Omer Westendorf, 1916-1997 Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Topics: Benediction; Call/Calling; Communion; Sending Forth; Service; Sharing; Teaching Used With Tune: ASH GROVE
Sent Forth by God's Blessing
Blessed Assurance: Jesus Is Mine
Author: Fanny J. Crosby; Marie J. Post Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,059 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1 Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance: Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
[St. 2 copyrighted]
3 Perfect submission: all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, kept in his love. (Refrain)
Topics: Praise & Adoration; Redemption; Assurance; Praise & Adoration; Redemption; Walk with God Used With Tune: ASSURANCE
Blessed Assurance: Jesus Is Mine
In the Day of All Days
Author: Eden R. Latta, b. 1839 Meter: 12.12.12.12 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10 First Line: In the day of all days, when the world shall be judged Refrain First Line: Let me find a place with that happy band Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission Warning Men of Judgment Used With Tune: AT THE SAVIOUR'S RIGHT HAND
In the Day of All Days
All Christians Who Have Been Baptized
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676; Jon D. Vieker, b. 1961 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Topics: Baptismal Life Used With Tune: AUGUSTANA
All Christians Who Have Been Baptized
The Love of Jesus Calls Us
Author: Herbert O'Driscoll (1928-) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Topics: Call and Vocation; Discipleship; Justice; Kingdom Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Love of Jesus Calls Us
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone, 1839-1900 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 859 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Body of Christ; Church; Trust; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
O Christ, the Great Foundation
Author: Timothy T'ingfang Lew; Mildred A. Wiant Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Topics: Christ's Return and Judgment; The Church; Community in Christ; Faith; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Grace; Jesus Christ Advent; Mission; Salvation; Unity Used With Tune: AURELIA
O Christ, the Great Foundation
His Robes for Mine
Author: Chris Anderson, b. 1971 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21 First Line: His robes for mine: O wonderful exchange! Refrain First Line: I cling to Christ, and marvel at the cost Topics: Justification Used With Tune: AUSTINBURG
His Robes for Mine
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
We Are People of God's Peace
Author: Menno Simons, 1496-1561; Esther Bergen, 1921- Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 Topics: Church and Life Together; New Creation; Peace; Unity Used With Tune: AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM
We Are People of God's Peace
Christian people, raise your song
Author: Colin Peter Thompson (b. 1945) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Topics: Church Year Easter; Holy Communion; Joy; Music and Song Used With Tune: AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM
Christian people, raise your song
We Are People of God’s Peace
Author: David Augsburger; Esther Bergen Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Topics: Community; Covenant; Discipleship; Heritage 16th-Century; Heritage 16th-Century Anabaptist; Mennonite World Fellowship Sunday; New Creation; Nonviolence; Peace; Reconciliation Used With Tune: AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM (GAUDEAMUS PARITER) Text Sources: based on Menno Simons (present-day Netherlands), Reply to False Accusations, 1552; stanza 2 vers. Mennonite Worship and Song Committee, 2017
We Are People of God’s Peace
O threefold God of tender unity
Author: William L. (Bill) Wallace (b. 1933) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, 6:1 Topics: God in mystery; Light Used With Tune: AZAIR
O threefold God of tender unity
Thou strong and loving Son of Man
Author: Fred. von Hardenberg Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Used With Tune: BACA
Thou strong and loving Son of Man
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Meter: Irregular Appears in 107 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14 Lyrics: Refrain:
There is a balm in Gilead
To make the wounded whole.
There is a balm in Gilead
To heal the sin-sick soul.
1 Sometimes I feel discouraged,
And think my work’s in vain,
But then the Holy Spirit
Revives my soul again. (Refrain)
2 If you cannot preach like Peter,
If you cannot pray like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus
And say "He died for all." (Refrain) Topics: Renewal Personal Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Traditional Spiritual
There Is a Balm in Gilead
When human voices cannot sing
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Lyrics: 1 When human voices cannot sing
and human hearts are breaking,
we bring our grief to you, O God,
who knows our inner aching.
2 Set free our spirits from all fear —
the cloud of dark unknowing,
and let the light, the Christ-light show
the pathway of our going.
3 Make real for us your holding love,
the love which is your meaning,
the power to move the stone of death,
the hope of Easter morning.
4 And let the one we love now go
where we, in faith, shall follow,
to travel in the Spirit's peace,
to make an end to sorrow. Topics: Church Year Easter; Death and Bereavement; Funerals and The Departed; Future hope; God Love of; Grief; Sorrow; Sorrow and Lament Used With Tune: BARBARA ALLEN
When human voices cannot sing
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Author: Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 Meter: 15.15.15.6 ith refrain Appears in 553 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10 First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Glory, glory, hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
he is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
he hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword;
his truth is marching on.
Refrain:
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.
2 I have seen him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps,
they have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps;
I can read his righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps;
his day is marching on. [Refrain]
3 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
he is sifting out the hearts of all before his judgment seat.
O be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on. [Refrain]
4 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
with a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me;
as he died to make us holy, let us die to make all free,
while God is marching on. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: BATTLE HYMN
Battle Hymn of the Republic
A Spendthrift Lover Is the Lord
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1945-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-15 Topics: Ash Wednesday; Holy Week (Good Friday); Lent (season); Images of God Used With Tune: BEACH HAVEN
A Spendthrift Lover Is the Lord
Healing River of the Spirit
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Topics: Lenten Season; Christian Initiation/Baptism; Penance; Grace; Guidance; Healing; Holy Spirit; New Life; Peace; Petition/Prayer; Presence of God; Seeking; Social Concern; Water Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING
Healing River of the Spirit
How Shall We Thank You
Author: Jan Augusta; Jaroslav J. Vajda Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 First Line: How shall we thank you, Christ, our Lord Topics: Lent; Christ--Atonement; Christ--Sacrifice of; Christ--Substitute, our; Christian year--Lent Used With Tune: BEATUS VIR
How Shall We Thank You
Behold, behold I make all things new
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Topics: Change; Christian Initiation; Jesus Names and images for; Renewal; Short Chants Used With Tune: [Behold, behold I make all things new]
Behold, behold I make all things new
What a Wonderful Savior
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 181 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18 First Line: Christ has for sin atonement made Refrain First Line: What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus Lyrics: 1 Christ has for sin atonement made--
what a wonderful Savior!
We are redeemed, the price is paid--
what a wonderful Savior!
[Refrain:]
What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus!
What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Lord!
2 I praise him for the cleansing blood--
what a wonderful Savior!
that reconciled my soul to God--
what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain)
3 He cleansed my heart from all its sin--
what a wonderful Savior!
and now he reigns and rules therein--
what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain)
4 He walks beside me in the way--
what a wonderful Savior!
and keeps me faithful day by day--
what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain)
Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Reconciliation to God; Atonement; Cleansing; Jesus Christ Savior; Reconciliation to God; Redemption; Witness Used With Tune: BENTON HARBOR
What a Wonderful Savior
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