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Shall We Gather at the River
Author: Robert Lowry, b. 1826-1899 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 746 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5 Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?
Refrain:
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
2 On the margin of the river,
washing up its silver spray,
we will walk and worship ever,
all the happy golden day.
(Refrain)
3 Ere we reach the shining river,
lay we ev'ry burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a robe and crown.
(Refrain)
4 Soon we'll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace.
(Refrain)
Topics: All Saints Day; Christian Hope; Heaven, Eternal Life; Lesser Festivals Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE
Shall We Gather at the River
Soon and Very Soon
Author: Andraé Crouch, b. 1942 Meter: 12.12.12 with refrain Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:20 First Line: Soon and very soon we are goin' to see the King Refrain First Line: Hallelujh, hallelujah, We're goin' to see the King Topics: Christ the King/Reign of Christ; Christian Hope; Heaven, Eternal Life; Last Times; Advent Used With Tune: VERY SOON
Soon and Very Soon
For the Healing of the Nations
Author: Fred Kaan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5 Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations,
Lord, we pray with one accord;
for a just and equal sharing
of the things that earth affords;
To a life of love in action
help us rise and pledge our word,
help us rise and pledge our word.
2 Lead us forward into freedom;
from despair your world release,
that, redeemed from war and hatred,
all may come and go in peace.
Show us how through care and goodness
fear will die and hope increase,
fear will die and hope increase.
3 All that kills abundant living,
let it from the earth be banned;
pride of status, race, or schooling,
dogmas that obscure your plan.
In our common quest for justice
may we hallow life's brief span,
may we hallow life's brief span.
4 You, Creator God, have written
your great name on humankind;
for our growing in your likeness
bring the life of Christ to mind,
that by our response and service
earth its destiny may find,
earth its destiny may find. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Social Holiness; Justice; Peace, World; Social Concerns Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
For the Healing of the Nations
Come, You Thankful People, Come
Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Lyrics: 1 Come, you thankful people, come,
raise the song of harvest home;
all is safely gathered in
ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, does provide
for our needs to be supplied;
come, with all his people come,
raise the song of harvest home.
2 All the world is God's own field,
fruit unto his praise to yield;
wheat and weeds together sown,
unto joy or sorrow grown:
first the blade and then the ear,
then the full corn shall appear;
Lord of harvest, grant that we
wholesome grain and pure may be.
3 For the Lord our God shall come
and shall take his harvest home;
he himself in that great day
all offense shall take away,
give his angels charge at last
in the fire the weeds to cast,
but the fruitful ears to store
in his garner evermore.
4 Even so, Lord, quickly come
to your final harvest home;
gather all your people in,
free from sorrow, free from sin
there, forever purified,
in your presence to abide;
come, with all your angels come,
raise the glorious harvest home.
Topics: Return of Christ; Songs for Children Hymns; Church and Mission; Angels; Harvest; Missions; New Creation; Return of Christ; Thanksgiving & Gratitude Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
Come, You Thankful People, Come
Of the Father's Love Begotten
Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; John Mason Neale; Henry Williams Baker Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:13 Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten
ere the worlds began to be,
he is Alpha and Omega
he the source, the ending he,
of the things that are, that have been,
and that future years shall see
evermore and evermore.
2 O that birth forever blessed,
when a virgin, blest with grace,
by the Holy Ghost conceiving,
bore the Savior of our race;
and the babe, the world's Redeemer,
first revealed his sacred face,
evermore and evermore.
3 This is he whom seers in old time
chanted of with one accord,
whom the voices of the prophets
promised in their faithful word;
now he shines, the long-expected;
let creation praise its Lord
evermore and evermore.
4 Let the heights of heaven adore him;
angel hosts, his praises sing:
powers, dominions, bow before him
and extol our God and King;
let no tongue on earth be silent,
every voice in concert ring
evermore and evermore.
5 Christ, to you, with God the Father
and the Spirit, there shall be
hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
and the shout of jubilee:
honor, glory, and dominion
and eternal victory
evermore and evermore!
Amen.
Topics: King, God/Christ as; Christmas; Christmas; Creation; King, God/Christ as; Majesty of God; Trinity Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Of the Father's Love Begotten
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
Author: John Brownlie Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 94 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Lyrics: 1 The King shall come when morning dawns
and light triumphant breaks,
when beauty gilds the eastern hills
and life to joy awakes
2 not, as of old, a little child,
to bear and fight and die,
but crowned with glory like the sun
that lights the morning sky.
3 Oh, brighter than the rising morn
when Christ, victorious, rose
and left the lonesome place of death,
despite the rage of foes
4 oh, brighter than that glorious morn
shall dawn upon our race
the day when Christ in splendor comes
and we shall see his face.
5 The King shall come when morning dawns
and light and beauty brings.
Hail, Christ the Lord! Your people pray:
come quickly, King of kings.
Topics: King, God/Christ as; Return of Christ; The New Creation; Advent; King, God/Christ as; Majesty of God; New Creation; Return of Christ Used With Tune: MORNING SONG Text Sources: Greek
The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns
O Holy City, Seen of John
Author: Walter Russell Bowie Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 89 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22 Lyrics: 1 O holy city, seen of John,
Where Christ, the Lamb, does reign,
Within whose foursquare walls shall come
No night, nor need, nor pain,
And where the tears are wiped from eyes
That shall not weep again.
2 O shame to us who rest content
While lust and greed for gain
In street and shop and tenement
Wring gold from human pain,
And bitter lips in blind despair
Cry “Christ has died in vain!”
3 Give us, O God, the strength to build
The city that hath stood
Too long a dream, whose laws are love,
Whose ways are servanthood,
And where the sun that shines becomes
God’s grace for human good.
4 Already in the mind of God
That city rises fair.
Lo, how its splendor challenges
The souls that greatly dare,
And bids us seize the whole of life
And build its glory there.
Used With Tune: MORNING SONG
O Holy City, Seen of John
Jesus Comes with Clouds Descending
Author: Charles Wesley; Martin Madan Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.4.7.7 Appears in 768 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Lyrics: 1 Jesus comes with clouds descending--
See the Lamb for sinners slain!
Thousand, thousand saints attending
Join to sing the glad refrain:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
God appears on earth to reign.
God appears on earth to reign.
2 Every eye shall then behold You
Robed in awesome majesty;
Those who jeered at him and sold him,
Pierced and nailed him to the tree,
Shamed and grieving, Shamed and grieving,
Shamed and grieving,
Shall their true Messiah see.
Shall their true Messiah see.
3 All the wounds of cross and passion
still his glorious body bears;
cause of endless exultation
to his ransome worshipers.
With what gladness, with what gladness,
with what gladness,
we shall see the Savior's scars;
we shall see the Savior's scars!
4 Yes, Amen! Let all adore You
High on your eternal throne;
Crowns and empires fall before You--
Claim the kingdom for Your own:
Come, Lord Jesus, Come, Lord Jesus,
Come, Lord Jesus, Everlasting Christ, come down;
Everlasting Christ, come down!
Topics: Jesus Christ Majesty; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ Majesty; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory) Used With Tune: BRYN CALFARIA Text Sources: Based on John Cennick, 1752
Jesus Comes with Clouds Descending
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,225 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Topics: Call, Divine; Life, Jesus The; Light: God, Christ, As; Peace and Rest; Profession of Faith; Prophet, Christ Our; Voice of Jesus; Water of Life; Repentance Used With Tune: RESTING-PLACE
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
As with Gladness Men of Old
Author: William C. Dix Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 638 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:5 Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old
did the guiding star behold,
as with joy they hailed its light,
leading onward, beaming bright;
so, most gracious Lord, may we
evermore your splendor see.
2 As with joyful steps they sped
to that lowly infant bed,
there to bend the knee before
Christ, whom heaven and earth adore;
so may we with willing feet
ever seek your mercy seat.
3 As they offered gifts most rare
at that cradle plain and bare,
so may we with holy joy,
pure and free from sin's alloy,
all our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to you, our heavenly King.
4 Holy Jesus, every day
keep us in the narrow way,
and when mortal things are past,
bring our ransomed lives at last
where they need no star to guide,
where no clouds your glory hide.
5 In that glorious city bright
none shall need created light;
you its light, its joy, its crown,
you its sun which goes not down;
there forever may we sing
alleluias to our King!
Topics: Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Songs for Children Hymns; Christmas; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Eternal Life; Light; New Creation; Offering Used With Tune: DIX
As with Gladness Men of Old
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Author: William Williams (1717-1791); Peter Williams (1722-1796) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,822 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:1 Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
feed me till my want is o'er.
2 Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside!
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side!
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee.
Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Death and Bereavement; Heaven; Jesus Names and images for; Pilgrimage; Providence Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us;
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
2 Born thy people to deliver,
born a child, and yet a king,
born to reign in us for ever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal Spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all-sufficient merit
raise us to thy glorious throne.
Topics: Advent Season; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Reign Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Near the Cross
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 680 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:16 First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross;
there a precious fountain,
free to all, a healing stream,
flows from Calvary's mountain.
[Refrain:]
In the cross, in the cross,
be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul shall find
rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
love and mercy found me;
there the bright and morning star
sheds its beams around me. (Refrain)
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
bring its scenes before me;
help me walk from day to day
with its shadow o'er me. (Refrain)
4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
hoping, trusting ever,
till I reach the golden strand
just beyond the river. (Refrain)
Topics: Cross of Christ; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Mercy; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS
Near the Cross
The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:4-5 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above,
Ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love.
Jehovah, great I AM,
by earth and heaven confessed:
we bow and bless the sacred name
forever blest.
2 He by himself has sworn,
we on his oath depend,
we shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heaven ascend;
we shall behold his face,
we shall his power adore,
and sing the wonders of his grace
forevermore.
3 The God who reigns on high
the great archangels sing,
and “Holy, holy, holy!” cry,
“Almighty King!
Who was and is the same,
and evermore shall be:
eternal Father, great I AM,
we worship thee.”
4 The whole triumphant host
give thanks to God on high;
“Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!”
they ever cry.
Hail, Abraham’s God, and mine!
With heaven our songs we raise;
all might and majesty are thine,
and endless praise.
Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; Biblical Persons; God Eternal; God Holiness; Grace Of God; Adoration of God; Biblical Persons Abraham; God Eternal; God Holiness; God King; Grace of God; Heritage; Love God’s Love for Us Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Paraphrase of Hebrew Yigdal
The God of Abraham Praise
"Whosoever Will"
Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Appears in 307 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:17 First Line: "Whosoever heareth" shout, shout the sound! Refrain First Line: "Whosoever will, whosoever will!" Used With Tune: ["Whosoever heareth" shout, shout the sound!]
"Whosoever Will"
Just as I Am, without One Plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,114 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea,
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidd'st me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
2 Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
3 Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
4 Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Doubt; Confession and Forgiveness; Assurance; Blood of Christ; Commitment & Dedication; Confession of Sin; Doubt; Forgiveness; Lamb of God Used With Tune: WOODWORTH
Just as I Am, without One Plea
Joy to the World! the Lord is Come
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,857 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:3 Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
2 Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns:
let all their songs employ;
while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat the sounding joy,
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3 No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
he comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found,
far as the curse is found,
far as, far as the curse is found.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love,
and wonders, wonders of his love. Topics: Christmas Season Used With Tune: ANTIOCH
Joy to the World! the Lord is Come
O Come, O Come, Immanuel
Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 509 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:16 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
2 O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave. (Refrain)
3 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light. (Refrain)
Topics: Singing God's Story Advent / Looking for the Messiah Used With Tune: VENI IMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin, 12th century; composite translation
O Come, O Come, Immanuel
The Spirit, in our hearts
Author: Onderdonk Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 427 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Lyrics: 1 The Spirit, in our hearts,
Is whispering, Sinner, come!
The bride, the church of Christ, proclaims
To all his children, Come!
2 Let him that heareth say
To all about him, Come!
Let him that thirsts for righteousness,
To Christ, the fountain, come.
3 Yes, whosoever will,
Oh, let him freely come,
And freely drink the stream of life;
'Tis Jesus bids him come.
4 Lo! Jesus, who invites,
Declares, I quickly come:
Lord, even so! we wait thine hour;
O blest Redeemer, come! Topics: Provisions of the Gospel Invitations and Promises; Sinner, Come
The Spirit, in our hearts
Come, Lord, and Tarry Not
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:20 First Line: Come, Lord, and tarry not; Bring the long looked for day Topics: Christ Coming again Used With Tune: SIENNA
Come, Lord, and Tarry Not
Brightest and Best of the Stars
Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 911 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:16 First Line: Brightest and best of the stars of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
dawn on our darkness and come to our aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 What shall we give him, in costly devotion?
Shall we bring incense and offerings divine,
gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean,
myrrh from the forest or gold from the mine?
3 Vainly we offer each lavish oblation,
vainly with gifts would his favor secure;
richer by far is the heart’s adoration,
dearer to God are the prayers of the poor.
4 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning,
dawn on our darkness and come to our aid;
star of the east, the horizon adorning,
guide where our infant Redeemer is laid!
Topics: Epiphany Season Used With Tune: MORNING STAR
Brightest and Best of the Stars
While We Are Waiting, Come
Author: Claire Cloninger Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:20 Topics: Advent First; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Patience Used With Tune: [While we are waiting, come]
While We Are Waiting, Come
On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand
Author: Samuel Stennett Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 1,331 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:1 Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand,
and cast a wishful eye
to Canaan's fair and happy land,
where my possessions lie.
[Refrain:]
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
O who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
2 O'er all those wide extended plains
shines one eternal day;
there God the Son forever reigns,
and scatters night away. (Refrain)
3 No chilling winds or poisonous breath
can reach that healthful shore;
sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
are felt and feared no more. (Refrain)
4 When I shall reach that happy place,
I'll be forever blest,
for I shall see my Father's face
and in his bosom rest. (Refrain)
Topics: The Christian Life Death and Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: PROMISED LAND
On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,292 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:1 Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou mayest smile at all thy foes.
2 See! the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
ever will their thirst assuage --
grace which, like the Lord the Giver,
never fails from age to age?
3 Saviour, since of Zion's city
I, through grace, a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy Name.
Fading is the worldling's pleasure,
and all boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Church Body of Christ; Communion of Saints; Heaven Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Yes, Whosoever Will
Author: Daniel S. Warner Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:17 First Line: Oh, why should I be lost Lyrics: 1 Oh, why should I be lost,
So careless meet my doom?
I hear a loving voice
Inviting me to come.
Refrain:
Yes, whosoever will
May freely come to God;
’Tis mercy calling still,
Come, sinner, to the blood.
2 The Spirit and the bride,
And angels ’round the throne,
Assure me Jesus died
That I may freely come. [Refrain]
3 I know that God is love,
He freely gave His Son,
Who intercedes above,
That I may truly come. [Refrain]
4 I hear the strong appeal
From my Redeemer’s throne,
And in my heart I feel
That even I may come. [Refrain]
5 Yes, whosoever will,
Thy word, O Lord, I own;
Though near the brink of hell,
All heaven bids me come. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation Used With Tune: [Oh, why should I be lost] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Yes_Whosoever_Will); Whosoever Will; The Gos
Yes, Whosoever Will
Jesus, lover of my soul
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,220 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the nearer waters roll,
while the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide,
oh, receive my soul at last!
2 Other refuge have I none,
hangs my helpless soul on thee;
leave, ah! leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring;
cover my defenceless head
with the shadow of thy wing.
3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
more than all in thee I find!
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is thy name,
I am all unrighteousness;
false and full of sin I am,
thou art full of truth and grace.
4 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cover all my sin;
let the healing streams abound,
make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
freely let me take of thee;
spring thou up within my heart,
rise to all eternity. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Penitence; God in grace and mercy Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Jesus, lover of my soul
The Lily of the Valley
Author: Charles W. Fry Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 394 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:16 First Line: I have found a friend in Jesus Refrain First Line: He's the Lily of the Valley, Lyrics: 1 I have found a friend in Jesus, he’s everything to me,
he’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
the Lily of the Valley, in him alone I see
all I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow he’s my comfort, in trouble he’s my stay.
he tells me every care on him to roll.
He’s the Lily of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star,
he’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
2 He all my grief has taken, and all my sorrows borne;
in temptation he’s my strong and mighty tower;
I have all for him forsaken, and all my idols torn
from my heart, and now he keeps me by his power.
Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempts me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal.
He’s the Lily of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star,
he’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
3 He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
while I live by faith and do his blessed will;
a wall of fire about me, I’ve nothing now to fear,
with his manna he my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory, to see his blessed face,
where rivers of delight shall ever roll.
He’s the Lily of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star,
he’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ Used With Tune: SALVATIONIST
The Lily of the Valley
There in God's Garden
Author: Király Imre von Pécselyi, c. 1590-c. 1641; Erik R. Routley, 1917-1982 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22 First Line: There in God's garden stands the Tree of Wisdom Topics: Lent Used With Tune: SHADES MOUNTAIN
There in God's Garden
Viene Otra Vez
Author: Leila N. Morris Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:20 First Line: Viene otra vez nuestro Salvador Refrain First Line: ¡Gloria! ¡Gloria! Gozo sin fin traerá Used With Tune: SECOND COMING Text Sources: Es traducción
Viene Otra Vez
The new creation
Appears in 1,863 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:6 First Line: Love divine, all love excelling Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification Used With Tune: BAVARIA
The new creation
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Author: Joseph Hart Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 1,462 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Refrain First Line: I will arise and go to Jesus Lyrics: 1. Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love, and pow'r.
Refrain:
I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
O there are ten thousand charms.
2. Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,
God's free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Ev'ry grace that brings you nigh. [Refrain]
3. Come, ye weary, heavy-laden,
Lost and ruined by the fall;
If you tarry till you're better,
You will never come at all. [Refrain]
4. Let not conscience make you linger,
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness He requireth
Is to feel your need of Him. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: RESTORATION Text Sources: Refrain, Anonymous
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,054 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:1 First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish;
come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel;
here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;
earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying,
hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure,
here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying,
"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure."
3 Here see the Bread of Life; see waters flowing
forth from the throne of God, pure from above;
come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing
earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove. Topics: Comfort; God Comforter; Sorrow Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Jerusalem the golden
Author: Bernard of Cluny (12th century); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 910 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 21, 22 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blessed,
beneath your contemplation
sink heart and voice oppressed:
I know not, oh, I know not
what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Zion
all jubilant with song,
and radiant with the angels
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever in them,
the daylight is serene,
the pastures of the blessèd
are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from care released,
the shout of those who triumph,
the song of those who feast;
and they who, with their Leader,
have conquered in the fight,
for ever and for ever
are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessèd country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessèd country
that eager hearts expect!
Jesus in mercy bring us
to that dear land above,
where you, with God the Father
and Spirit, reign in love. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general; Heaven Used With Tune: EWING
Jerusalem the golden
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Author: F. B. P., 16th C. Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 841 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22 Topics: Funeral; Courage; Eternal Life; Heaven; Homecoming; Hope; Joy; Music; Saints; Song; Trust Used With Tune: LAND OF REST
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Sweet By and By
Author: Sanford F. Bennett Appears in 657 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:2 First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by Lyrics: 1 There's a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar,
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there.
Chorus:
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.
2 We shall sing on that beautiful shore
The melodious songs of the blest;
And our spirits shall sorrow no more--
Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. (Chorus)
3 To our bountiful Father above
We will offer the tribute of praise,
For the glorious gift of His love,
And the blessings that hallow our days. (Chorus)
4 We shall rest on that beautiful shore,
In the joys of the saved we shall share;
All our pilgrimage toil will be o'er,
And the conqueror's crown we shall wear.
In the sweet, etc.
5 We shall meet, we shall sing, we shall reign,
In the land where the saved never die;
We shall rest free from sorrow and pain,
Safe at home in the sweet by and by.
In the sweet, etc.
Used With Tune: [There's a land that is fairer than day]
Sweet By and By
Lift High the Cross
Author: George W. Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:4 First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all the world adore his sacred name.
1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod,
our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 All newborn servants of the Crucified
bear on their brows the seal of him who died. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain,
draw all the world to seek you once again. [Refrain]
4 Let every race and every language tell
of him who saves our souls from death and hell. [Refrain]
5 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain]
Topics: Processional Hymns; Cross of Christ; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Lenten Season; Processional Hymns; Proclamation; Recessional Hymns Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
Bright and Morning Star
Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:16 First Line: Ye Worlds of Light, that roll so near Lyrics: 1 Ye Worlds of Light, that roll so near
The Saviour's Throne of shining Bliss,
O tell how mean your Glories are,
How faint, and few, compar'd with his.
2 We sing the bright and Morning-Star,
(JESUS, the Spring or Light and Love;)
See how its Rays, diffus'd from far,
Conduct us to the Realms above.
3 Its cheering Beams, spread wide abroad,
Point out the puzzled Christian's Way;
Still as he goes, he finds the Road
Enlighten'd with a constant Day.
4 [Then when the Eastern Magi brought
Their Royal Gifts, a Star appears,
Directs them to the Babe they sought,
And guides their Steps, and calms their Fears.]
5 When shall we reach the heavenly Place,
Where this bright Star will brightest shine;
Leave, far behind, these Scenes of Night,
And view a Lustre so Divine!
Topics: Morning Hymns
Bright and Morning Star
There is a Redeemer
Author: Melody Green (b. 1946) Meter: 6.5.8.5 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:3-4 Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Salvation and Redemption; Temptation; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: [There is a Redeemer]
There is a Redeemer
How Bright Appears the Morning Star
Author: William Mercer; Philipp Nicolai Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:16 Lyrics: 1 How bright appears the Morning Star,
with mercy beaming from afar;
the host of heaven rejoices.
O Righteous Branch, O Jesse's Rod,
the Son of Man and Son of God!
we too will lift our voices:
Jesus, Jesus, holy, holy, yet most lowly,
come, draw near us; great Immanuel, come and hear us.
2 Though circled by the hosts on high,
he deigned to cast a pitying eye
upon his helpless creature.
The whole creation's head and Lord,
by highest seraphim adored,
assumed our very nature;
Jesus, grant us, through your merit, to inherit
your salvation. Hear, O hear our supplication.
3 Rejoice, O heavens, and earth, reply;
with praise, O sinners, fill the sky
for this, his incarnation.
Incarnate God, put forth your power,
ride on, ride on, great Conqueror,
till all know your salvation.
Amen, amen! Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise be given evermore by earth and heaven.
Topics: Biblical Names & Places Jesse; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Angels; Biblical Names & Places Jesse; Christmas; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Light Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
How Bright Appears the Morning Star
Christ Is Risen
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22 First Line: Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! Lyrics: 1
Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! Celebrate this day of
days!
Christ is risen! Hush in wonder; all creation is
amazed.
In the desert all-surrounding, see, a spreading tree
has grown.
Healing leaves of grace abounding bring a taste of
love unknown.
2
Christ is risen! Raise your spirits from the caverns
of despair.
Walk with gladness in the morning. See what love
can do and dare.
Drink the wine of resurrection, not a servant, but a
friend.
Jesus is our strong companion. Joy and peace shall
never end.
3
Christ is risen! Earth and heaven nevermore shall be
the same.
Break the bread of new creation where the world is
still in pain.
Tell its grim, demonic chorus: “Christ is risen! Get
you gone!”
God the First and Last is with us. Sing hosanna
everyone!
Topics: Easter and Ascension Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY
Christ Is Risen
Allí No Habrá Tribulación
Author: E. Rodriguez Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:1-6 First Line: En la mansión do Cristo está Used With Tune: [En la mansión do Cristo está]
Allí No Habrá Tribulación
How Lovely Shines the Morning Star!
Author: Philipp Nicolai Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:16 First Line: How lovely shines the Morning Star Lyrics: 1 How lovely shines the Morning Star!
The nations see and hail afar
the light in Judah shining.
Thou David's son of Jacob's race,
my bridegroom and my King of grace,
for thee my heart is pining.
Lowly, holy, great and glorious,
thou victorious Prince of graces,
filling all the heav'nly places.
2 Now richly to my waiting heart,
O thou, my God, deign to impart
the grace of love undying.
In thy blest body let me be,
e'en as the branch is in the tree,
thy life my life supplying.
Sighing, crying, for the savor
of thy favor; resting never
till I rest in thee forever.
3 Thou, mighty Father, in thy Son
didst love me ere thou hadst begun
this ancient world's foundation.
Thy Son hath made a friend of me,
and when in spirit him I see,
I joy in tribulation.
What bliss is this! He that liveth
to me giveth life forever;
nothing me from him can sever.
Topics: Election; The Way of Salvation Union with Christ; Christ Bridegroom; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Friend; Christ Son of David; Love Abiding in Christ's or God's Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGEN
How Lovely Shines the Morning Star!
O Blessed Spring
Author: Susan Palo Cherwien Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:14 First Line: O blessed spring where Word and sign Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ Used With Tune: GIFT OF LOVE
O Blessed Spring
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Author: Robert Robinson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,202 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:1 First Line: Come, Thou Fount of every blessing Lyrics: 1. Come, Thou Fount of ev'ry blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise:
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above;
Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love.
2. Here I raise mine Ebenezer;
Hither by Thy help I'm come;
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home:
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wand'ring from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood.
3. O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be!
Let Thy grace, Lord, like a fetter,
Bind my wand'ring heart to Thee:
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here's my heart, Lord, take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above. Used With Tune: NETTLETON
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Oh, for a closer walk with God
Author: William Cowper (1731-1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,368 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heavenly frame,
a light to shine upon the road
that leads me to the Lamb!
2 Where is the blessedness I knew
when first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
of Jesus and his word?
3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!
How sweet their memory still!
But they have left an aching void
the world can never fill.
4 Return, O Holy Dove! return,
sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
and drove thee from my breast.
5 The dearest idol I have known,
whate'er that idol be,
help me to tear it from thy throne,
and worship only thee.
6 So shall my walk be close with God,
calm and serene my frame;
so purer light shall mark the road
that leads me to the Lamb. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Our Response to Christ In Penitence; Holy Spirit name and images for; Penitence Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM (FENWICK)
Oh, for a closer walk with God
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,024 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:2 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee
with sweetness fills my breast;
but sweeter far thy face to see,
and in thy presence rest.
2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
nor can the memory find
a sweeter sound than thy blest name,
Saviour of humankind!
3 O hope of every contrite heart,
O joy of all the meek,
to those who fall how kind thou art!
how good to those who seek!
4 But what to those who find? Ah, this
nor tongue nor pen can show;
the love of Jesus, what it is
none but his loved ones know.
5 Jesus, our only joy be thou,
as thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be thou our glory now,
and through eternity. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Adoration Of Jesus; Jesus love of all; Longing Used With Tune: ST. AGNES (DYKES) Text Sources: Probably 12th century; Lyra Catholica, 1849
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Author: Matthew Bridges (1800-1894); Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 798 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:7 Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne:
hark, how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own!
Awake, my soul, and sing of him
who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
2 Crown him the Lord of life,
who triumphed o'er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife
for those he came to save.
His glories now we sing
who died and rose on high,
who died eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
3 Crown him the Lord of peace,
whose power a sceptre sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease,
absorbed in prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end;
and round his pierced feet
fair flowers of paradise extend
their fragrance ever sweet.
4 Crown him the Lord of love;
behold his hands and side,
rich wounds yet visible above
in beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
for thou hast died for me;
thy praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity. Topics: Jesus, the Lamb; Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Author: Joseph Bromehead, 1747-1826 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 622 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, my happy home,
When shall I with you be?
When shall my sorrows have an end?
Your joys when shall I see?
2 Your saints are crowned with glory great;
They see God face to face;
They triumph still, they still rejoice:
In that most holy place.
3 There David stands with harp in hand
As master of the choir:
Ten thousand time that we were blest
That might this music hear.
4 Our Lady sings Magnificat
With tune surpassing sweet;
And all the virgins join the song
While sitting at her feet.
5 There Magdalene has left her tears,
And cheerfully does sing
With blessed saints, whose harmony
In ev'ry street does ring.
6 Jerusalem, Jerusalem,
God grant that I may see
Your endless joy, and of the same
Partaker ever be!
Used With Tune: LAND OF REST
Jerusalem, My Happy Home
Close to Thee
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 413 hymnals Scripture: Revelation 22:14 First Line: Thou, my everlasting portion Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, close to Thee Lyrics: 1 Thou my everlasting portion,
More than friend or life to me;
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
2 Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
Nor for fame my prayer shall be;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
3 Lead me through the vale of shadows,
Bear me o'er life's fitful sea;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with thee. Used With Tune: [Thou, my everlasting portion]
Close to Thee
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