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Christ, upon the Mountain Peak
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 7.8.7.8 R with alleluias Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Christ, upon the mountain peak,
stands alone in glory blazing.
Let us, if we dare to speak,
with the saints and angels praise him.
Alleluia, alleluia!
2 Trembling at his feet we saw
Moses and Elijah speaking.
All the prophets and the law
shout through them their joyful greeting.
Alleluia, alleluia!
3 Swift the cloud of glory came,
God proclaiming in its thunder
Jesus as his Son by name!
Nations, cry aloud in wonder!
Alleluia, alleluia!
4 This is God's beloved Son!
Law and prophets fade before him;
first and last and only One,
let creation now adore him!
Alleluia, alleluia!
Topics: Biblical Names & Places Elijah; Biblical Names & Places Moses; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Alleluias; Biblical Names & Places Elijah; Biblical Names & Places Moses; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Light; Nation Used With Tune: TRANSFIGURATION
Christ, upon the Mountain Peak
'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here
Author: Joseph A. Robinson, 1858-1933 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Used With Tune: SWABIA
'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
Author: Sylvia Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17 Refrain First Line: Topics: Faith Used With Tune: PICARDY
You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd
O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair
Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 103 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-3 Lyrics: 1 O wondrous sight, O vision fair
Of glory that the church shall share,
Which Christ upon the mountain shows,
Where brighter than the sun He glows!
2 From age to age the tale declare,
How with the three disciples there,
Where Moses and Elijah meet,
The Lord holds converse high and sweet.
3 The law and prophets there have place,
Two chosen witnesses of grace;
The Father’s voice from out the cloud
Proclaims His only Son aloud.
4 With shining face and bright array
Christ deigns to manifest today
What glory shall be theirs above
Who joy in God with perfect love.
5 And faithful hearts are raised on high
By this great vision’s mystery,
For which in joyful strains we raise
The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise.
Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS
O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair
We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Lyrics: 1 We have come at Christ’s own bidding
to this high and holy place,
where we wait with hope and longing
for some token of God’s grace.
Here we pray for new assurance
that our faith is not in vain,
searching like those first disciples
for a sign both clear and plain.
2 Light breaks through our clouds and shadows,
splendor bathes the flesh-joined Word,
Moses and Elijah marvel
as the heavenly voice is heard.
Eyes and hearts behold with wonder
how the Law and Prophets meet:
Christ with garments drenched in brightness,
stands transfigured and complete.
3 Strengthened by this glimpse of glory,
fearful lest our faith decline,
we, like Peter, find it tempting
to remain and build a shrine.
But true worship gives us courage
to proclaim what we profess,
that our daily lives may prove us
people of the God we bless.
Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Life and Teaching Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding
Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Used With Tune: GENEVA
Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Author: Graham Kendrick Meter: 9.9.10.10.3.3 with refrain Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Topics: Transfiguration of Our Lord, The; Epiphany Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Sing of God Made Manifest
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Sing of God made manifest
in a child robust and blest,
to whose home in Bethlehem
where a star had guided them,
Magi came and gifts unbound,
signs mysterious and profound:
myrrh and frankincense and gold
grave and God and King foretold.
2 Sing of God made manifest
when at Jordan John confessed,
"I should be baptized by you,
but your bidding I will do."
Then from heaven a double sign--
dove-like Spirit, voice divine--
hailed the true Anointed One:
"This is my beloved Son."
3 Sing of God made manifest
when Christ came as wedding guest
and at Cana gave a sign,
turning water into wine;
further still was love revealed
as he taught, forgave, and healed,
bringing light and life to all
who would listen to God's call.
4 Sing of God made manifest
on the cloud capped mountain's crest,
where the law and prophets waned
so that Christ alone remained:
glimpse of glory, pledge of grace,
given as Jesus set his face
towards the waiting cross and grave,
sign of hope that God would save. Used With Tune: SALZBURG
Sing of God Made Manifest
Be Thou My Vision
Author: Mary E. Byrne; Eleanor H. Hull Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 159 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art--
thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2 Be thou my Wisdom, and thou my true Word,
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou and thou only, first in my heart,
high King of heaven, my Treasure thou art.
3 High King of heaven, my victory won,
may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Topics: Aspiration; Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Wisdom Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Traditional Irish hymn, c. 8th C.
Be Thou My Vision
Christ's Transfiguration
Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 71 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:4 First Line: When at this distance, Lord, we trace Lyrics: 1 When at this distance, Lord, we trace
The various glories of thy face,
What transport pours o'er all our breast,
And charms our cares and woes to rest.
2 With thee in the obscurest cell
On some bleak mountain would I dwell,
Rather than pompous courts behold,
And share their grandeur and their gold.
3 Away, ye dreams of mortal joy!
Raptures divine my thoughts employ:
I see the King of glory shine;
And feel his love, and call him mine.
4 On tabor, thus his servants view'd
His lustre, when transform'd he stood;
And, bidding earthly scenes farewel,
Cries, "Lord, 'tis pleasant here to dwell."
5 Yet still our elevated eyes
To nobler visions long to rise;
That grand Assembly would we join,
Where all thy saints around thee shine.
6 That mount how bright! those forms how fair!
'Tis good to dwell for ever there:
Come, death, dear envoy of my God,
And bear me to that blest abode. Topics: The Life and Ministry of Christ; Presence of Christ the joy of his people; Transfiguration of Christ
Christ's Transfiguration
"Jesus only"
Author: Elias Nason Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: Jesus only, when the morning Lyrics: 1 Jesus only, when the morning
Beams upon the path I tread;
Jesus only, when the darkness
Gathers round my weary head.
2 Jesus only, when the billows
Cold and sullen o'er me roll;
Jesus only, when the trumpet
Rends the tomb and wakes the soul.
3 Jesus only, when, adoring,
Saints their crowns before him bring;
Jesus only, I will, joyous,
Through eternal ages sing. Topics: Christ Character of; Christians Love for Christ; Communion of Saints With Christ Used With Tune: BARTIMEUS
"Jesus only"
Transform Us
Author: Sylvia Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 First Line: Transform us as you, transfigured Topics: Transfiguration of the Lord August 6th; Communion of Saints; Conversion; Discipleship; Mission; Mystery of God; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Transcendence; Witness Used With Tune: PICARDY
Transform Us
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,024 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 Topics: The Christian Love for the Saviour
Jesus, the very thought of thee
The Glory of These Forty Days
Author: Gregory the Great, c. 540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days
We celebrate with songs of praise;
For Christ, by whom all things were made,
Himself has fasted and has prayed.
2 Alone and fasting Moses saw
The loving God who gave the law;
And to Elijah, fasting, came
The steeds and chariots of flame.
3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight,
Delivered from the lion's might;
And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became
The herald of Messiah’s name.
4 Then grant that we like them be true,
Consumed in fast and prayer with you;
Our spirits strengthen with your grace,
And give us joy to see your face.
Topics: Seasons and Feasts Ash Wednesday; Fasting Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH
The Glory of These Forty Days
Christ Beside Me
Author: James Quinn Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: Christ beside me, Christ before me Topics: Aspiration; Jesus Christ Presence of; Jesus Christ Refuge Used With Tune: BUNESSAN Text Sources: From St. Patrick's Breastplate,
Christ Beside Me
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Author: Paul Baloche, 1962- Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 First Line: Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Topics: God Holiness Used With Tune: [Open the eyes of my heart]
Open the Eyes of My Heart
From Ashes to the Living Font
Author: Alan J. Hommerding, b. 1956 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:2 Topics: Lenten Season; Christian Initiation/Baptism; Eternal Life; Fasting; Grace; Holy Spirit; Journey; Joy; New Life; Paschal Mystery; Presence of God; Reconciliation; Renewal; Repentance; Service; Sin; Truth; Water; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. FLAVIAN
From Ashes to the Living Font
Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Topics: Biblical Names; Jesus Christ Divinity; Jesus Christ Transfiguration; Transfiguration; Year A Epiphany Last / Transfiguration; Year A Lent 2; Year B Epiphany Last / Transfiguration; Year B Lent 2; Year C Lent 2 Used With Tune: SILVER SPRING
Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain
Transfigure Us, O Lord
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 First Line: Down from heights of glory Topics: Conversion; Conversion; Conversion; Darkness; Journey; Light; Petition/Prayer; Retreats; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguarion of the Lord (August 6) Used With Tune: [Down from heights of glory]
Transfigure Us, O Lord
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Author: Frank Mason North Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 369 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
Where sound the cries of race and clan,
Above the noise of selfish strife,
We hear your voice, O Son of Man.
2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
On shadowed thresholds dark with fears,
From paths where hide the lures of greed,
We catch the vision of your tears.
3 From tender childhood's helplessness,
From woman's grief, man's burdened toil,
From famished souls, from sorrow's stress,
Your heart has never known recoil.
4 The cup of water given for you
Still holds the freshness of your grace;
Yet long these multitudes to view
The sweet compassion of your face.
5 O Master, from the mountainside,
Make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
Among these restless throngs abide,
O tread the city's streets again;
6 Till sons of men shall learn your love,
And follow where your feet have trod;
Till glorious from your heaven above
Shall come the city of our God.
Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day After Creed; Service for the Lord's Day Conclusion of Worship; Other Observances Mission; Other Observances Stewardship; Other Observances World Peace Used With Tune: GERMANY
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
Author: Tob. Clausnitzer, 1618-1684 Appears in 140 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:5 Topics: Der Tag des Herrn und der öffentliche Gottesdiest
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee
Author: Henry Montague Butler (1833-1918) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 Lyrics: 1 'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee;
here at thy feet none other may we see:
'Lift up your hearts!' Even so, with one accord,
we lift them up, we lift them to the Lord.
2 Above the level of the former years,
the mire of sin, the slough of guilty fears,
the mist of doubt, the blight of love's decay,
O Lord of light, lift all our hearts today!
3 Lift every gift that thou thyself hast given;
low lies the best till lifted up to heaven:
low lie the bounding heart, the teeming brain,
till, sent from God, they mount to God again.
4 Then, as the trumpet-call in after years,
'Lift up your hearts!' rings pealing in our ears,
still shall those hearts respond with full accord,
'We lift them up, we lift them to the Lord!' Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; The Church Celebrates Holy Communion; Dedication of people; Despair and Trouble; Holy Communion Used With Tune: WOODLANDS
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them, Lord, to thee
Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann M. Meyfart Meter: 10.6.10.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 65 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, thou city fair and high,
Would God I were in thee!
My longing heart fain, fain, to thee would fly,
It will not stay with me.
Far over vale and mountain,
Far over field and plain,
It hastes to seek its Fountain
And leave this world of pain.
2 O happy day and yet far happier hour,
When wilt thou come at last,
When fearless to my Father's love and pow'r,
Whose promise standeth fast,
My soul I gladly render?
For surely will His hand
Lead her with guidance tender
To heav'n, her fatherland.
3 A moment's space, and gently, wondrously,
Released from earthly ties,
Elijah's chariot bears her up to thee,
Thro' all these lower skies
To yonder shining regions,
While down to meet her come
The blessed angel legions
And bid her welcome home.
4 O Zion, hail! Bright city, now unfold
The gates of grace to me.
How many a time I longed for thee of old
Ere yet I was set free
From yon dark life of sadness,
Yon world of shadowy naught,
And God had given the gladness,
The heritage, I sought!
5 What glorious throng and what resplendent host
Comes sweeping swiftly down?
The chosen ones on earth who wrought the most,
The Church's brightest crown,
Our Lord hath set to meet me,
As in the far-off years
Their words oft came to greet me
In yonder land of tears.
6 The partiarchs' and prophets' noble train,
With all Christ's followers true,
Who bore the cross and could the worst disdain
That tyrants dared to do,
I see them shine forever,
All-glorious as the sun,
Mid light that fadeth never,
Their perfect freedom won.
7 And when within that lovely Paradise
At last I safely dwell,
What songs of bliss shall from my lips arise,
What joy my tongue shall tell,
While all the saints are singing
Hosannas o'er and o'er,
Pure hallelujahs ringing
Around me evermore!
8 Unnumbered choirs before the shining throne
Their joyful anthems raise
Till heaven's glad halls are echoing with the tone
Of that great hymn of praise
And all its host rejoices,
And all its blessed throng
Unite their myriad voices
In one eternal song.
Amen. Topics: The Last Things Life Everlasting Used With Tune: JERUSALEM, DU HOCHGEBUATED STADT
Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High
Wo reißt mich die betrachtung hin?
Author: J. H. C. Helmuth, 1745-1825 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:4 Topics: Selige und unselige Ewigkeit
Wo reißt mich die betrachtung hin?
When Christ was on the mount reveal'd
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Lyrics: 1 When Christ was on the mount reveal'd
In his Disciples view,
Their hearts with dread and fear was fill'd,
With joy, and wonder too.
2 Their feeble eyes could scarce behold
The brightness of his face;
The Sun with all his glory could,
Dart no such glorious rays.
3 To prove that Jesus was the Lord,
Elias did appear;
And Moses bore the same record,
Whilst both convers'd him there.
4 A gracious voice from heaven came:
This is mine only son!
Give praise and honour to his name,
And make his glories known.
5 Should we not wish with him to dwell?
And view him ever more;
Like the Disciples, hear and feel
His glory, love and pow'r.
6 Can such a sight of Christ below
Transport our souls with love?
Far greater joys will He bestow,
In the bright world above. Topics: Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
When Christ was on the mount reveal'd
Afar in old Judea
Author: Roy A. Cheville Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:4 Topics: Baptism; Christ The Living; Christ The Universal; Confirmation; Light; Restoration; Revelation; Holy Spirit; The Church and The Sacraments Revelation and Restoration Used With Tune: EWING
Afar in old Judea
Bright the cloud and bright the glory
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-20 Lyrics: 1 Bright the cloud and bright the glory,
brighter far than mere sun's rays,
opening up a glimpse of heaven
to disciples' awestruck gaze:
power past their comprehension,
splendour too profound for praise.
All was changed, all was changed;
and they would never be the same.
2 Bright the cloud but dark the glory
wrought by human enterprise,
opening wide with awful terror
stark new worlds before our eyes:
power grasped but far from mastered,
knowledge keen but not yet wise.
All has changed, all has changed;
and we shall never be the same.
3 From the cloud and from the glory
human need brought Jesus down:
down to death, then from death rising
to receive a victor's crown.
Lead us, Christ, to prize compassion
more than might, wealth, or renown.
Help us change, help us change,
that we may never be the same. Topics: Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Change; Christian Year Season of Epiphany; Jesus transfiguration Used With Tune: LUX TREMENDA
Bright the cloud and bright the glory
Transfigured Christ, None Comprehends
Author: Alan Gaunt (1935-) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Lyrics: 1 Transfigured Christ, none comprehends
your majesty, whose splendour stuns
all waking souls; whose light transcends
the brightness of a thousand suns!
2 You stand with Moses on the hill,
you speak of your new exodus.
The way through death, you will fulfil
by dying helpless on the cross.
3 You stand here with Elijah too,
by whom the still small voice was heard:
and you, yourself, will prove God true,
made mute in death, incarnate Word.
4 If we could bear your brightness here
and stay for ever in your light,
then we would conquer grief and fear,
and scorn the terrors of the night.
5 But, from the heights, you bring us down,
to share earth's agonies with you,
where piercing thorns are made your crown
and death, accepted, proves love true.
6 Majestic Christ, God's well-loved son,
if we must share your grief and loss,
transfigure us, when all is done,
with glory shining from your cross. Topics: Transfiguration Used With Tune: BROCKHAM
Transfigured Christ, None Comprehends
Christ, We Climb with You the Mountain
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13 Topics: Church Year Transfiguration; Church Year Lent; Social Justice; Violence and Crime Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
Christ, We Climb with You the Mountain
Down at the Cross
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain Appears in 797 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:2 First Line: Down at the cross where my Savior died Refrain First Line: Glory to His name Lyrics: 1 Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name!
Refrain:
Glory to His name, His name!
Glory to His name, Precious name.
Glory to His name, Precious name.
There to my heart was the blood applied;
singin' Glory to His name, His name.
2 I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides within;
There at the cross where He took me in;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain]
3 Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain]
4 Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain] Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work Used With Tune: GLORY TO HIS NAME
Down at the Cross
Fairest Lord Jesus
Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 571 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Topics: Creation; Jesus Christ Used With Tune: CRUSADERS' HYMN Text Sources: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677; tr. Church Chorals and Choir Studies, 1850, alt.
Fairest Lord Jesus
Alleluia with verses
Appears in 459 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:5 First Line: Alleluia, Alleluia Lyrics: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Topics: Service Music Gospel acclamations Used With Tune: [Alleluia, Alleluia] (Tone 2)
Alleluia with verses
Dear Shepherd of Your People, Hear
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 213 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Topics: Easter (fourth Sunday); Gathering of the Community; Jesus, the Shepherd; Trust Used With Tune: STOCKTON
Dear Shepherd of Your People, Hear
O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow
Author: Rev. Theo. Monod Appears in 208 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: O the bitter shame and sorrow Lyrics: 1 O the bitter shame and sorrow,
That a time could ever be,
When I let the Saviour’s pity
Plead in vain, and proudly answered,
“All of self, and none of Thee,
All of self, and none of Thee.”
2 Yet He found me; I beheld Him
Bleeding on the cursed tree,
Heard Him pray, “Forgive them, Father;”
And my wistful heart said faintly—
“Some of self, and some of Thee,
Some of self, and some of Thee.”
3 Day by day His tender mercy,
Healing, helping, full and free,
Sweet and strong, and ah! so patient,
Brought me lower, while I whispered,—
“Less of self, and more of Thee,
Less of self, and more of Thee.”
4 Higher than the highest heavens,
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last hath conquered;
Grant me now my spirit’s longing,—
“None of self, and all of Thee,
None of self, and all of Thee.” Used With Tune: [O the bitter shame and sorrow]
O the Bitter Shame and Sorrow
Sunlight
Author: Judson W. Van deVenter Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:2 First Line: I wandered in the shades of night Refrain First Line: Sunlight, sunlight in my soul today Lyrics: 1 I wandered in the shades of night,
Till Jesus came to me,
And with the sunlight of His love
Bid all my darkness flee.
Chorus:
Sunlight, sunlight in my soul today,
Sunlight, sunlight all along the way;
Since the Savior found me
Took away my sin,
I have had the sunlight of His love within.
2 Tho' clouds may gather in the sky,
And billows round me roll,
However dark the world may be,
I've sunlight in my soul. (Chorus)
3 While walking in the light of God,
I sweet communion find;
I press with holy vigor on,
And leave the world behind. (Chorus)
4 I cross the wide-extended fields,
I journey o'er the plain,
And in the sunlight of His love
I reap the golden grain. (Chorus)
5 Soon I shall see Him as He is,
The light that came to me,
Behold the brightness of His face,
Thro'out eternity. (Chorus)
Topics: Christ Light; Christ Love; Christ Light; Christ Love Used With Tune: [I wandered in the shades of night]
Sunlight
Shepherd Divine, Our Wants Relieve
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 159 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Shepherd divine, our wants relieve
in this, our evil day;
to all thy tempted foll'wers give
the power to watch and pray.
2 Long as our fiery trials last,
long as the cross we bear,
O let our souls on thee be cast
in never ceasing prayer.
3 Thy Spirit's interceding grace
give us in faith to claim,
to wrestle till we see thy face,
and know thy hidden name.
4 Till thou thy perfect love impart,
till thou thyself bestow,
be this the cry of ev'ry heart:
"I will not let thee go!
5 "I will not let thee go unless
thou tell thy name to me,
with all thy great salvation bless,
and make me all like thee."
6 Then let me on the mountaintop
behold thine open face
where faith in sight is swallowed up,
and prayer in endless praise. Used With Tune: BEDENS BROOK
Shepherd Divine, Our Wants Relieve
"Looking unto Jesus"
Author: John N. Darby Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: O eyes that are weary, and hearts that are sore! Lyrics: 1 O eyes that are weary, and hearts that are sore!
Look off unto Jesus, now sorrow no more!
The light of his countenance shineth so bright,
That here, as in heaven, there need be no night.
2 While looking to Jesus, my heart cannot fear;
I tremble no more when I see Jesus near;
I know that his presence my safeguard will be,
For, "Why are you troubled," he saith unto me.
3 Still looking to Jesus, oh, may I be found,
When Jordan's dark waters encompass me round;
They bear me away in his presence to be:
I see him still nearer whom always I see.
4 Then, then shall I know the full beauty and grace
Of Jesus, my Lord, when I stand face to face;
Shall know how his love went before me each day,
And wonder that ever my eyes turned away. Topics: Assurance Urged; Blindness; Christians Encouragements; Comfort; Courage Used With Tune: GOSHEN
"Looking unto Jesus"
Blessed Jesus, At Your Word
Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-1684; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 144 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Topics: Gathering of the Community; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; Trust Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU
Blessed Jesus, At Your Word
Beautiful Savior
Author: Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904 Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 First Line: Beautiful Savior, King of creation Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior, King of creation,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Truly I'd love thee, truly I'd serve thee,
light of my soul, my joy, my crown.
2 Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands,
robed in flow'rs of blooming spring;
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
he makes our sorr'wing spirit sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight,
bright the sparkling stars on high;
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
than all the angels in the sky.
4 Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
now and forevermore be thine! Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: SCHÖNSTER JERR JESU Text Sources: Münsterisch Gesangbuch, Münster, 1677, abr.
Beautiful Savior
Lord, when together here we meet
Appears in 119 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:4 Used With Tune: HICK'S FAREWELL
Lord, when together here we meet
O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Author: Robert Seymour Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Lyrics: 1 O gladsome light, O grace
of our Creator's face,
the eternal splendor wearing:
celestial, holy, blest,
our Savior Jesus Christ,
joyful in your appearing.
2 As fades the day's last light,
we see the lamps of night
our common hymn outpouring;
O God of might unknown,
you, the incarnate Son,
and Spirit blest adoring.
3 To you of right belongs
all praise of holy songs,
O Son of God, Life giver;
you, therefore, O Most High,
the world does glorify
and shall exalt forever. Topics: Daily Prayer Evening; Praise of Christ; Time Used With Tune: NUNC DIMITTIS Text Sources: Phos Hilaron, Greek hymn
O Gladsome Light, O Grace
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Author: Joseph S. Cook Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 48 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her Child lowly in a manger;
there he lay, the undefiled, to the world a stranger:
Such a Babe in such a place, can he be the Savior?
Ask the saved of every race who have found his favor.
2 Angels sang about his birth; Wise Men sought and found him;
heaven’s star shone brightly forth, glory all around him:
Shepherds saw the wondrous sight, heard the angels singing;
all the plains were lit that night, all the hills were ringing.
3 Gentle Mary laid her Child lowly in a manger;
he is still the undefiled, but no more a stranger:
Son of God, of humble birth, beautiful the story;
praise his name in all the earth, hail the King of glory!
Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Open Our Eyes, Lord
Author: Robert Cull, b. 1949 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 Topics: Easter; Choruses Used With Tune: [Open our eyes, Lord]
Open Our Eyes, Lord
Jesus Only
Author: Hattie M. Conrey Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: What though clouds are hovering o'er me Lyrics: 1 What tho' clouds are hovering o'er me,
And I seem to walk alone,
Longing, 'mid my cares and crosses,
For the joys that now are flown—
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
Then my sky will have a gem;
He's a Sun of brightest splendor,
And the Star of Bethlehem.
2 What tho' all my earthly journey
Bringeth naught but weary hours,
And, in grasping for life's roses,
Thorns I find instead of flowers—
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
I possess a cluster rare;
He's the "Lily of the Valley,"
And the "Rose of Sharon" fair.
3 What tho' all my heart is yearning
For the loved of long ago,
Bitter lessons sadly learning
From the shadowy page of woe—
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
He'll be with me to the end;
And, unseen by mortal vision,
Angel bands will o'er me bend.
4 When I soar to realms of glory,
And an entrance I await,
If I whisper, "Jesus only!"
Wide will ope the pearly gate;
When I join the heavenly chorus,
And the angel hosts I see,
Precious Jesus, "Jesus only,"
Will my theme of rapture be.
Used With Tune: [What though clouds are hovering o'er me]
Jesus Only
Holy Ground
Author: Geron Davis, 1960- Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 First Line: We are standing on holy ground Used With Tune: [We are standing on holy ground]
Holy Ground
The Son of God proclaim
Author: Basil Ernest Bridge, 1927- Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Topics: Jesus Christ Coming today; Jesus Christ Humanity; Jesus Christ Lordship; Jesus Christ Priesthood and Intercession; Light; Maundy Thursday; Name/s of Jesus; Palm Sunday; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Evangelist; Service; Witness Used With Tune: VINEYARD HAVEN
The Son of God proclaim
Jesus Only, Let Me See
Author: Oswald J. Smith Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: For salvation full and free Lyrics: 1 For salvation full and free,
Purchased once on Calvary,
Christ alone shall be my plea—-
Jesus! Jesus only.
Chorus:
Jesus only, let me see,
Jesus only, none save He,
Then my song shall ever be—-
Jesus! Jesus only!
2 He my Guide from day to day,
As I journey on life’s way;
Close beside Him let me stay—-
Jesus! Jesus only. (Chorus)
3 May my model ever be
Christ the Lord, and none save He,
That the world may see in me
Jesus! Jesus only. (Chorus)
4 He shall reign from shore to shore,
His the glory evermore—-
Heav’n and earth shall bow before
Jesus! Jesus only. (Chorus)
Topics: Christ Example; Christ Guide; Christ Kingship and Reign; Christ Example; Christ Guide; Christ Kingship and Reign Used With Tune: [For salvation full and free]
Jesus Only, Let Me See
Only Jesus
Author: Avis B. Christiansen Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:8 First Line: I've found a refuge from life's care in Jesus Refrain First Line: Only Jesus! Only Jesus! Lyrics: 1 I’ve found a refuge from life’s care in Jesus,
I am hiding in His love divine;
He fully understands my soul’s deep longing,
And He whispers softly, “Thou art Mine.”
Chorus:
Only Jesus! Only Jesus!
Only He can satisfy;
Every burden becomes a blessing,
When I know my Lord is nigh.
2 I’ve found a precious joy in knowing Jesus,
Never dreamed of in this world of woe;
No clouds, however dark, can dim the radiance
Of the heav’nly light He doth bestow. (Chorus)
3 I’ve found a blessèd hope divine in Jesus,
’Tis a Day Star ever shining bright;
It fills my earthly way with heav’nly glory,
And it turns life’s darkness into light. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Comforter; Christ Refuge; Christ Comforter; Christ Refuge Used With Tune: [I've found a refuge from life's care in Jesus]
Only Jesus
The Transfiguration
Author: David H. Ela Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 17:2 First Line: The chosen three, on mountain height Topics: Christ Transfiguration of; Prayer Power of
The Transfiguration
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