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I Greet My Sure Redeemer
Author: Elizabeth L. Smith Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 First Line: I greet my sure Redeemer and my King Lyrics: 1 I greet my sure Redeemer and my King.
You are my trust; accept the love I bring.
What pain you suffered, Jesus, for my sake;
I pray you from our hearts all cares to take.
2 You are the King of mercy and of grace,
reigning omnipotent in every place;
so come, O King, and our whole being sway;
shine on us with the light of your pure day.
3 You are the life by which alone we live
and all our substance and our strength receive.
Sustain us by your faith and by your power,
and give us strength in every trying hour.
4 You have the true and perfect gentleness.
You have no harshness and no bitterness.
Lord, grant to us the grace in you we see
that we may live in perfect unity.
5 Our hope is founded on your holy Word.
Our faith is built on every promise, Lord.
Grant us your peace; make us so strong and pure
that we may conquerors be, all ills endure.
Topics: Temptation & Trial; Opening of Worship; Atonement; Grace; Mercy; Opening of Worship; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Providence; Temptation & Trial; Victory; Word of God Used With Tune: JE TE SALUE Text Sources: French, 1545
I Greet My Sure Redeemer
This Is Why I Love My Savior
Author: Daniel S. Warner Meter: 10.7.10.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 First Line: Shall I tell you why I ceased from folly? Lyrics: 1 Shall I tell you why I ceased from folly?
Why I turned away from sin?
’Twas because the love of my Redeemer
Fully won my heart to Him.
Refrain:
This is why I love my Savior,
Why I love to follow Him;
For He died my soul to ransom,
And He washed me from my sin.
2 Do you ask me why I seek no pleasure
In the things I once did love?
’Tis because I’ve tasted life’s pure river,
Flowing from the throne above. [Refrain]
3 Would you bid me give to all a reason
Of the hope I now possess?
It is Christ in me the hope of glory,
And His perfect holiness. [Refrain]
4 Though all men may look on me with wonder,
At the change that’s taken place;
I will walk the downward road no longer,
Bless the Lord for saving grace. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Shall I tell you why I ceased from folly?] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/This_Is_Why_I_Love_My_Savior); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (286); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (208); The Gospel Tru
This Is Why I Love My Savior
We Wait for a Great and Glorious Day
Author: A. L. Skoog, 1856-1934 Meter: 10.7.10.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13 First Line: We wait for a great and glorious day (Snart randas en dag så hälig och stor) Refrain First Line: O wonderful day that soon may be here! (O härliga dag, som randas för mig!) Topics: 1st Sunday in Advent; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Heritage Hymns; Judgment; Second Advent Used With Tune: SKOOG
We Wait for a Great and Glorious Day
Nothing Between
Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 112 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-12 First Line: Nothing between my soul and the Savior Refrain First Line: Nothing between my soul and the Savior Lyrics: 1 Nothing between my soul and the Savior,
Naught of this world's delusive dream;
I have renounced all sinful pleasure -
Jesus is mine! There's nothing between.
Refrain:
Nothing between my soul and the Savior,
So that His blessed face may be seen;
Nothing preventing the least of His favor;
Keep the way clear! Let nothing between.
2 Nothing between, like worldly pleasure:
Habits of life, though harmless they seem,
Must not my heart from Him ever sever -
He is my all! There's nothing between. [Refrain]
3 Nothing between, like pride or station:
Self or friends shall not intervene;
Though it may cost me much tribulation,
I am resolved! There's nothing between. [Refrain]
4 Nothing between, e'en many hard trials,
Though the whole world against me convene;
Watching with prayer and much self denial -
Triumph at last, with nothing between! [Refrain] Topics: Faithfulness of the believer Used With Tune: NOTHING BETWEEN
Nothing Between
When He Shall Come
Author: Almeda J. Pearce Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13 First Line: When He shall come, resplendent in His glory Topics: The Worship of God; The Son Return And Reign
When He Shall Come
Hope of the World
Author: Georgia Harkness, 1891-1974 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13 First Line: Hope of the world, O Christ of great compasssion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion:
speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent;
save us, your people, from consuming passion,
who by our own false hopes and aims are spent.
2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven,
bringing to hungry souls the bread of life:
still let your Spirit unto us be given
to heal earth's wounds and end our bitter strife.
3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways,
showing to wandering souls the path of light:
walk now beside us, lest the tempting byways
lure us away from you to endless night.
4 Hope of the world, who by your cross did save us
from death and dark despair, from sin and guilt:
we render back the love your mercy gave us;
take now our lives and use them as you will.
5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious,
who by this sign did conquer grief and pain:
we would be faithful to your gospel glorious;
you are our Lord, and you forever reign! Used With Tune: VICAR
Hope of the World
Eternal God, Your Love's Tremendous Glory
Author: Alan Gaunt (1935-) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Lyrics: 1 Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory
cascades through life in overflowing grace,
to tell creation's meaning in the story
of love evolving love from time and space.
2 Eternal Son of God, uniquely precious,
in you, deserted, scorned and crucified,
God's love has fathomed sin and death's deep darkness,
and flawed humanity is glorified.
3 Eternal Spirit, with us like a mother,
embracing us in love serene and pure:
you nurture strength to follow Christ our brother,
as full-grown children, confident and sure.
4 Love's trinity, self-perfect, self-sustaining;
love which commands, enables and obeys:
you give yourself, in boundless joy, creating
one vast increasing harmony of praise.
5 We ask you now, complete your image in us;
this love of yours, our source and guide and goal.
May love in us, seek love and serve love's purpose,
till we ascend with Christ and find love whole. Topics: Trinity; Baptism (general); Images of God Used With Tune: HIGHWOOD
Eternal God, Your Love's Tremendous Glory
O Perfect Love
Author: Dorothy F. Gurney, 1858-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 236 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:4 First Line: O perfect Love, all human thought transcending Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending,
Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne,
That theirs may be the love which knows no ending,
Whom Thou for evermore dost join in one.
2 O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance
Of tender charity and steadfast faith,
Of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance,
With child-like trust that fears no pain nor death.
3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow;
Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife,
And to life's day the glorious, unknown morrow
That dawns upon eternal love and life.
Amen.
Topics: Family and Relationships; Love; Marriage / Wedding Used With Tune: O PERFECT LOVE
O Perfect Love
O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Topics: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light; O Gracious Light Used With Tune: PHOS HILARON Text Sources: Phos hilaron, Greek hymn, (200?)
O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation
He Lives
Author: Alfred H. Ackley Meter: 13.13.13.11 with refrain Appears in 158 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13 First Line: I serve a risen Savior, he's in the world today Refrain First Line: He lives, he lives Topics: Fellowship With Christ ; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Presence of; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Testimony Used With Tune: ACKLEY
He Lives
Beautiful Savior
Author: Joseph A. Seiss, 1823-1904 Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 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
Saviour, Thy dying love Thou gavest me
Author: Rev. Sylvanus Dryden Phelps (1816— ) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.6.4 Appears in 556 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 Topics: Consecration To Christ; Lord's Supper Used With Tune: CONSECRATION
Saviour, Thy dying love Thou gavest me
My Faith Looks Trustingly
Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,205 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 Lyrics: 1 My faith looks trustingly,
to Christ of Calvary,
my Savior true!
Lord, hear me while I pray;
take all my guilt away.
strengthen in ev'ry way
my love for you!
2 May your rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart,
my zeal inspire;
as you have died for me,
my love, adoringly,
pure, warm and changeless be,
a living fire!
3 While life’s dark maze I tread
and griefs around me spread,
O, be my guide;
make darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow’s tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from you aside.
4 When ends life’s transient dream,
when death’s cold, sullen stream
rolls over me,
blessed Savior, then, in love
fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
redeemed and free! Topics: Faith; Christ--Abiding with believers; Christ--Guidance; Death of Believers; Faith; Reaffirmation of faith; Redemption of humankind Used With Tune: OLIVET
My Faith Looks Trustingly
You Call Us, Lord, to Be
Author: Jane Manton Marshall (1924-) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Lyrics: 1 You call us, Lord, to be
a people set apart,
to feel with thoughtful mind
and think with tender heart.
Thus chosen, now, O Lord, we ask
for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task.
2 You call us, Lord, to care
for self and neighbour too,
to take the risk, and dare
to show what love can do.
Thus chosen, now, O Lord, we ask
for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task.
3 You call us, Lord, to be
good stewards of the earth;
to tend to it as a place
of blessedness and worth.
Thus chosen, now, O Lord, we ask
for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task.
4 You call us, Lord, to serve:
to die that we may live,
to know we best receive
when joyfully we give.
Thus chosen, now, O Lord, we ask
for faith in your unfailing grace
to make us equal to the task. Topics: Call and Vocation; Discipleship; Stewardship Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE
You Call Us, Lord, to Be
Rejoice! the Lord is King
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 742 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice! the Lord is King,
your Lord and King adore.
Mortals, give thanks and sing,
and triumph evermore:
[Refrain:]
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
rejoice; again I say: Rejoice!
2 Jesus the Saviour reigns,
the God of truth and love;
when he had purged our stains,
he took his seat above: [Refrain]
3 His kingdom cannot fail;
he rules both earth and heaven;
the keys of death and hell
are to our Jesus given: [Refrain]
4 Rejoice in glorious hope,
for Christ, the Judge, shall come,
and take his servants up
to their eternal home:
[Refrain:]
We then shall hear the archangel's voice;
the trump of God shall sound: Rejoice! Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; Christ Risen Coming Again; Christian Year Ascension; Jesus coming again Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148th
Rejoice! the Lord is King
Gott ist gegenwärtig (God Is Here among Us)
Author: Gerhard Tersteegen Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.8.3.3.6.6 Appears in 71 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Lyrics: 1 Gott ist gegenwärtig.
Lasset uns anbeten
und in Ehrfurcht vor ihn treten.
Gott ist in der Mitte.
Alles in uns schweige
und sich innigst vor ihm beuge.
Wer ihn kennt,
wer ihn nennt,
schlag die Augen nieder;
kommt, ergebt euch wieder.
2 Gott ist gegenwärtig,
dem die Cherubinen
Tag und Nacht gebücket dienen.
“Heilig, heilig, heilig!”
singen ihm zur Ehre
aller Engel hohe Chöre.
Herr, vernimm
unsre Stimm,
da auch wir Geringen
unsre Opfer bringen.
3 Herr, komm in mir wohnen;
lass mein Herz auf Erden
dir ein Heiligtum noch werden.
Komm, du nahes Wesen;
dich in mir verkläre,
dass ich dich stets lieb und ehre.
Wo ich geh, sitz und steh,
lass mich dich erblicken
und vor dir mich bücken.
1 God is here among us:
come with adoration,
fervent praise and expectation.
God is here within us:
known beyond believing,
soul in silent awe receiving.
God will name
and will claim
those beheld as lowly,
making all things holy.
2 Come, abide within me;
let my soul, like Mary,
be thine earthly sanctuary.
Come, indwelling Spirit,
with transfigured splendor;
love and honor will I render.
Where I go
here below,
let me bow before thee,
know thee, and adore thee.
3 Gladly we surrender
earth’s deceitful treasures,
pride of life, and sinful pleasures.
God, we gladly offer
thine to be forever,
soul and life and each endeavor.
Thou alone
shalt be known
Lord of all our being,
life’s true way decreeing. Topics: Adoration; Discipleship; Holy Spirit; Mary, Mother of Jesus Used With Tune: WUNDERBARER KÖNIG Text Sources: Geistliches Blumergärtlein, 1729; trans. The Hymnal, 1940, alt.
Gott ist gegenwärtig (God Is Here among Us)
Grace, 'Tis a Charming Sound
Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 826 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11 Topics: Grace and Intercesson of Christ Used With Tune: SILVER STREET
Grace, 'Tis a Charming Sound
I'm Redeemed
Author: J. C. F. Meter: 6.7.9.6.7.9 with refrain Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 First Line: I'm redeemed, I'm redeemed Refrain First Line: I’m redeemed, praise the Lord! Lyrics: 1 I’m redeemed, I’m redeemed,
From the darkness of the night,
That so thickly enveloped my soul;
In my heart there have gleamed
Rays of wonderful light,
Where the waves of Thy glory do roll.
Refrain:
I’m redeemed, praise the Lord!
I’m redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
I am saved from all sin,
And I’m walking in the light,
I’m redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
2 I’m redeemed by Thy blood,
From the power of the grave,
And the vict’ry I have over death;
Oh, that wonderful flood!
Oh, I felt its pow’r to save,
When I plunged in its fathomless depth! [Refrain]
3 I’m redeemed from all sin
And I’m walking in the light,
And Thy Spirit illumines my way;
I’ve no fear now within
“For the terror of the night,
Nor the arrow that flieth by day.” [Refrain]
4 The redeemed, they shall walk
In the pathway of the just,
Which shines brighter and brighter each day;
They shall sing and shall talk
With the bright, angelic host,
Where all sorrow and sighs flee away. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I'm redeemed, I"m redeemed] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Im_Redeemed); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (276); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (186); The Gospel Trumpet Company,
I'm Redeemed
Tell me the old, old story
Author: Katherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 504 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 Topics: Hymns for the Young The Gospel Used With Tune: EVANGEL
Tell me the old, old story
The world is very evil
Author: Bernard of Cluny; J. M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 120 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 Topics: The Christian Life The Life Everlasting Used With Tune: PEARSALL
The world is very evil
I Have No Other Comfort
Author: Alvin Grether Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 Lyrics: 1 I have no other comfort
which life and death endures
than that I am my Savior's,
whose death my life secures.
To you with soul and body,
O Jesus, I belong;
you are my only Master
and my Redeemer strong.
2 Your blood is full atonement
for all my sin and guilt;
the cross is all my glory;
on you my faith is built.
And you, my great deliv'rer,
are my preserver too;
you guide all of my footsteps,
and lead me clearly through.
3 Whatever things betide me
must serve to save my soul;
the Father watches o'er me
to keep me safe and whole.
Yes, by the Holy Spirit
I fully am assured
that mine is life eternal
according to your Word.
4 And so you make me willing
with all my heart and mind
to live for you, my Savior,
so loving, true, and kind.
To you with soul and body,
O Jesus, I belong;
you are my only Master
and my Redeemer strong. Topics: Christian Life; Comfort; Trust and Assurance Used With Tune: EWING Text Sources: Based on Heidelberg Catechism, Question 1
I Have No Other Comfort
O Word of God Incarnate
Author: William Walsham How Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 485 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate,
O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging,
O Light of our dark sky:
we praise you for the radiance
that from the Scripture's page,
a lantern to our footsteps,
shines on from age to age.
2 The church from you, dear Master,
received this gift divine;
and still that light is lifted
o'er all the earth to shine.
It is the chart and compass
that all life's voyage through,
mid mists and rocks and quicksands,
still guides, O Christ, to you.
3 O make your church, dear Savior,
a lamp of burnished gold
to bear before the nations
your true light as of old.
O teach your traveling pilgrims
by this their path to trace
till, clouds and darkness ended,
we see you face to face.
Topics: Illumination; Word of God; Christmas; Guidance; Illumination; Light; Missions; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Temptation & Trial; Wisdom; Witness; Word of God Used With Tune: MUNICH
O Word of God Incarnate
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 491 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!
3 But the anguish he endured, Alleluia!
our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
now in heavèn Christ is King, Alleluia!
where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!
4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!
praise him, all you heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN Text Sources: Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Jesus comes with all his grace
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
Jesus comes with all his grace
Hail, thou ever-blessed morn!
Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 164 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11 First Line: See! in yonder manger low Lyrics: 1 See! in yonder manger low,
born for us on earth below,
see! the tender Lamb appears
promised from eternal years.
Refrain:
Hail, thou ever-blessèd morn!
Hail, redemption's happy dawn!
Sing through all Jerusalem,
'Christ is born in Bethlehem!'
2 Lo! within a manger lies
he who built the starry skies,
he who, throned in height sublime,
sits amid the cherubim. [Refrain]
3 Say, ye holy shepherds, say,
what your joyful news today;
wherefore have ye left your sheep
on the lonely mountain steep? [Refrain]
4 'As we watched at dead of night,
lo! we saw a wondrous light:
angels, singing peace on earth,
told us of the Saviour's birth.' [Refrain]
5 Sacred Infant, all Divine,
what a tender love was thine,
thus to come from highest bliss
down to such a world as this! [Refrain] Topics: Christ Incarnate Christmas and Epiphany Used With Tune: HUMILITY (OXFORD)
Hail, thou ever-blessed morn!
Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise!
Triumph o'er the shades of night:
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.
2 Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by thee;
joyless is the day’s return
till thy mercy’s beams I see,
till they inward light impart,
glad my eyes and warm my heart.
3 Visit then this soul of mine,
pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
fill me, Radiancy divine,
scatter all my unbelief;
more and more thyself display,
shining to the perfect day. Topics: Morning; Jesus Christ, Light; Light Used With Tune: RATISBON
Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies
God of Mercy, God of Grace
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 198 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Lyrics: 1 God of mercy, God of grace,
show the brightness of your face;
shine upon us, Saviour, shine;
fill your church with light divine;
and your saving health extend
unto earth's remotest end.
2 Let the people praise you, Lord;
be by all that live adored;
let the nations shout and sing
glory to their Saviour King;
at your feet their tribute pay,
and your holy will obey.
3 Let the people praise you, Lord;
earth shall then its fruits afford,
God to us all blessings give,
we to God devoted live;
all below and all above
one in joy and light and love.
Topics: Jesus Christ, Light; Light; Mission; Offertory; Praise of God Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS
God of Mercy, God of Grace
In This Night We Hear Rejoicing (A Hymn for Christmas Eve)
Author: F. Richard Garland Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 First Line: In this night we hear rejoicing Topics: Christmas/Epiphany Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
In This Night We Hear Rejoicing (A Hymn for Christmas Eve)
Walk in the light, walk in the light
Author: Damian Lundy, 1944-1996 Meter: 8.5.8.5 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11 First Line: The Spirit lives to set us free Topics: The Gift and Work of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: WALK IN THE LIGHT
Walk in the light, walk in the light
Hope of the Righteous
Author: Luella B. Henry Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13 First Line: Beyond this world of toil and care Refrain First Line: Oh, yes, we’ll trust Him while we live! Lyrics: 1 Beyond this world of toil and care,
Beyond this veil of gloom;
There is a land, a happy land,
A place we call our home.
Refrain:
Oh, yes, we’ll trust Him while we live!
We’ll trust Him when we die;
And then when all our work is done,
We’ll reign with Him on high.
2 Oh, what a blessed hope is this,
An anchor to the soul;
And if we do our Savior’s will,
We’ll safely reach the goal. [Refrain]
3 God says, “Ye must be born again”;
To us this truth is giv’n;
And if we do not His commands,
We shall not enter heav’n. [Refrain]
To enter heav’n we must be pure
And holy in His sight;
And every day we surely must
Be walking in the light.
4 We’ll pray for God to keep our feet
Upon the Corner Stone;
We’ll give our hearts and lives to Him,
For we are not our own. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Beyond this world of toil and care] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Hope_of_the_Righteous); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (473); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (191); The Gospel Trumpet Co
Hope of the Righteous
Rise Up and Shine
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (1944-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 First Line: Rise up and shine! Your light has come Lyrics: 1 Rise up and shine! Your light has come;
God's glory breaks like dawn.
For though the earth be cloaked in night
and gloom shrouds everyone,
yet over you the Lord will rise,
with glory gleaming clear,
till nations turn to seek your light
and humbled kings draw near.
2 Fling wide your gates, both day and night;
no more keep watch or guard.
You will be called God's holy hill,
the city of the Lord.
No sound of strife will plague your land,
nor harm besiege your ways;
"Salvation" will you name your walls,
and all your portals "Praise."
3 No more will you implore the sun
to shed by day its light,
nor will you need the changeful moon
to glisten through the night.
Your glory then will be your God,
whose light will never cease.
Rise up and shine! Your light has come
to give you joy and peace. Topics: Epiphany (season); Jesus Christ, Light; Light; The New Jerusalem; Christmas Used With Tune: PETER'S BROOK
Rise Up and Shine
My Only Comfort
Author: Zacharius Ursinus; Caspar Olevianus; Marlene Veenstra Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 First Line: My only comfort, now, always Topics: Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Hope; Elements of Worship Profession of Faith Used With Tune: RESIGNATION Text Sources: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1
My Only Comfort
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumptre, 1821-1891 Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 426 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2 Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart,
rejoice, give thanks and sing;
your festal banner wave on high,
the cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks and sing.
2 Bright youth and snow crowned age,
strong souls and spirits meek,
raise high your free, exulting song,
God's wondrous praises speak. [Refrain]
3 With voice as full and strong
as ocean's surging praise,
send forth the hymns the saints have loved,
the psalms of ancient days. [Refrain]
4 Yes, on through life’s long path,
still chanting as you go,
from youth to age, by night and day,
in gladness and in woe. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MARION
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Appears in 844 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:12 First Line: O little town of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
and gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth,
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to all on earth.
3 How silently, how silently
the wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
the blessings of his heaven.
No ear may hear his coming,
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him still
the dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray.
Cast out our sin and enter in;
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel.
Topics: Biblical Names and Places Bethlehem; Church Year Christmas Used With Tune: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Am I a soldier of the cross
Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,941 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:10-13 Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
A follower of the Lamb?
And shall I fear to own his cause?
Or blush to speak his name?
2 Are there no foes for me to face?
Must I not stem the flood?
Is this vile world a friend to grace,
To help me on to God?
3 Sure I must fight--if I would reign;
Increase my courage, Lord!
I'll bear the toil--endure the pain
Supported by thy word.
4 Thy saints, in all this glorious war,
Shall conquer, though they die;
They see the triumph from afar,
And seize it with their eye.
5 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all thy armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies,
The glory shall be thine. Topics: The Christian Life Courage and Triumph; Remission of Sins
Am I a soldier of the cross
Behold where, in a mortal form
Author: Enfield Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 210 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 Lyrics: 1 Behold where, in a mortal form,
Appears each grace divine!
The virtues, all in Jesus met,
With mildest radiance shine.
2 To spread the rays of heavenly light,
To give the mourner joy,
To preach glad tidings to the poor,
Was his divine employ.
3 Lowly in heart, to all his friends
A friend and servant found;
He washed their feet, he wiped their tears,
And healed each bleeding wound.
4 'Mid keen reproach and cruel scorn
Patient and meek he stood;
His foes, ungrateful, sought his life:
He labored for their good.
5 In the last hour of deep distress,
Before his Father's throne,
With soul resigned, he bowed, and said,
Thy will, not mine, be done!
6 Be Christ our pattern and our guide;
His image may we bear:
Oh, may we tread his holy steps,
His joy and glory share.
Topics: Christ Life, Office, and Example; Divine Virtue in the Life of Jesus
Behold where, in a mortal form
The conquering love of Jesus
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 First Line: O that I could my Lord receive Topics: The Sinner Penitential Used With Tune: KULER
The conquering love of Jesus
Plunged in a gulf of dark despair
Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 479 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 Lyrics: 1 Plunged in a gulf of dark despair,
We wretched sinners lay,
Without one cheerful beam of hope
Or spark of glimmering day.
2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Grace
Behold our helpless grief;
He saw, and--oh, amazing love!--
He ran to our relief.
3 Down from the shining seats above,
With joyful haste he fled,
Entered the grave in mortal flesh,
And dwelt among the dead.
4 Oh, for this love, let rocks and hills
Their lasting silence break,
And all harmonious human tongues
The Saviour's praises speak.
5 Angels, assist our mighty joys,
Strike all your harps of gold;
But when you raise your highest notes,
His love can ne'er be told.
Topics: Christ Sufferings and Death; Our Delivery
Plunged in a gulf of dark despair
The bless'd and saving grace of God
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 Lyrics: 1 The bless'd and saving grace of God
Doth plainly now appear;
The Gospel truth's are understood,
By all who wish to hear.
2 Such light and knowledge as we need,
That is on us bestow'd,
That which enlightens us indeed,
To know the living God.
3 This grace that hath salvation brought,
It proves the saving means;
And thereby we are likewise taught,
To mortify our sins.
4 Ungodliness and worldly lust
They must be crucified,
And ev'ry base desire must
By christians be denied.
5 A holy godly life to live,
Must be our care and aim,
And for each blessing we receive
To praise the Saviour's name.
6 This saving grace affords us hope,
And knowledge, love and pow'r,
And we with confidence look up
To Jesus every more.
The bless'd and saving grace of God
Salvation, gratefully Commemorated
Author: Peacock Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Titus 2:14 First Line: With Angels join t' adore the name Lyrics: 1 With Angels join t' adore the name
Of him that bled and died,
And all his boundless grace proclaim,
Who justice satisfied.
2 What sorrows and what smarting pain,
With agonies unknown,
The blest Redeemer once sustain'd,
For crimes, but not his own!
3 His blood, the balm for all our grief,
The mourning sinner's ease;
His blood alone is our relief,
And man from vengeance frees.
4 Ye saints extol the heav'nly Lamb,
Who yielded up his breath,
To free us from the wrath divine,
And everlasting death.
5 Oh, when shall we that Saviour see,
Whom here by faith we love;
And praise him to eternity,
Around his throne above! Topics: Free, Complete, and Finished Salvation, ascribed unto the Just God, and the Saviour
Salvation, gratefully Commemorated
Amazing Grace
Author: Josephine S. (Konwenne) Day (1905-); John Newton (1725-1807); James Settee (1910-); Benjamin T. Arreak (1947-) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,421 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found:
was blind, but now I see.
2 'Twas grace first taught my heart to fear
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
3 The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
5 When we've been there ten thousand years
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we'd first begun.
Mohawk:
1 Ioh ne ra a kwat ra o ten raht
Ne se wa ah gsia tah kwen
Wa ka a tsia a tah ton ha tie es kwe
Ses ha tsia a tah tsen rion.
2 Ra o ten en raht ne wa kro ri
Iah te se e wak te rons
Ne se a ka at ka toh ra o ten en raht
Oni son tah keh tah kwe.
3 Eso te e wa ka to hets ton
Tsi non ni i iot te ron,
Ra oh o ten en raht se wak ne ren en shon
Ra on ten raht wa ka wi.
4 No nen tho o non ien te wa we
Tsi non te e tsios we te,
Ten tsi i te e wa ri wa a kwa a se
En tsi te wa sen na ien.
Ojibway:
1 Kihcishawencikewin
Kaapimaaci' ikoyaan
Ninkakippiinkwenaapan hsa
Nookom itahsh niwaap
2 Ninkiihsekis imaa nte 'ink
Oshawencikewin tahsh
Ninkii 'oncipisaa' nentam
Ehtepweyentamaan.
Topics: Evangelism; Lent (season); Praise of God; Salvation/Redemption Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: Ojibway translation Voices United, 1996; St. 5, A Collection of Sacred Ballads, Richmond, 1790
Amazing Grace
Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,304 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign die!
Would he devote that sacred head
for sinners such as I!
2 Was it for sins that I have done
he suffered on the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide
and shut its glories in,
when Christ, the great Redeemer, died
for human creatures' sin.
4 But drops of grief can ne'er repay
the debt of love I owe;
here, Lord, I give myself away;
'tis all that I can do. Topics: Atonement; Christian Year Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Christian Year Good Friday; Commitment; Grace; Jesus Christ Passion and Death Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM
Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
There Is a Green Hill Far Away
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 695 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away,
outside a city wall,
where the dear Lord was crucified,
who died to save us all.
2 We may not know, we cannot tell,
what pains he had to bear;
but we believe it was for us
he hung and suffered there.
3 He died that we might be forgiv'n,
he died to make us good,
that we might go at last to heav'n,
saved by his precious blood.
4 There was no other good enough
to pay the price of sin;
he only could unlock the gate
of heav'n, and let us in.
5 O dearly, dearly has he loved,
and we must love him too,
and trust in his redeeming blood,
and try his works to do. Topics: Holy Week; Christ--Atonement; Christ--Love of; Christ--Sacrifice of; Christian year--Holy Week; Love for Christ Used With Tune: GREEN HILL
There Is a Green Hill Far Away
Free Grace
Author: W. Gadsby Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Titus 2:11-14 First Line: God is a Spirit, just and wise Lyrics: 1 God is a Spirit, just and wise;
His footsteps who can trace?
His love, more ancient than the skies,
Breaks forth in boundless grace.
2 In vast eternity he chose
A people for his praise;
And saves them from their guilt and woes,
By his almighty grace.
3 Redeemed, with Jesus’ blood redeemed,
His beauties called to trace,
No angel can be more esteemed
Than sinners saved by grace.
4 [Immortal love no change can know
Though clouds surround his face;
All Israel must to glory go,
As trophies of his grace.]
5 [Satan and sin may vex the mind,
And threaten with disgrace;
But, after all, the saint shall find
He’s saved, and saved by grace.]
6 The work begun is carried on,
Nor hell can it deface;
The whole elect with Christ are one
And must be saved by grace.
7 Where Jesus is, there they must be,
And view his lovely face;
And sit to all eternity,
In chanting forth his grace. Topics: Salvation and Free Grace
Free Grace
Go in grace and make disciples
Author: Mary Louise Bringle (b. 1953) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:11-13 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
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 319 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 Lyrics: 1 I will sing of my Redeemer
and his wondrous love to me;
on the cruel cross he suffered,
from the curse to set me free.
Sing, O sing of my Redeemer!
With his blood he purchased me;
on the cross he sealed my pardon,
paid the debt, and made me free.
2 I will tell the wondrous story,
how my lost estate to save,
in his boundless love and mercy,
he the ransom freely gave.
I will praise my dear Redeemer,
his triumphant power I'll tell:
how the victory he gives me
over sin and death and hell.
3 I will sing of my Redeemer
and his heavenly love for me;
he from death to life has brought me,
Son of God, with him to be.
Sing, O sing of my Redeemer!
With his blood he purchased me;
on the cross he sealed my pardon,
paid the debt, and made me free.
Topics: Cross of Christ; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Love God's Love to Us; Praise & Adoration; Redemption; Cross of Christ; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Love God's Love to Us; Praise & Adoration; Redemption; Victory Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Our Great Savior
Author: J. Wilbur Chapman Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 78 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 First Line: Jesus! What a Friend for sinners! Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! what a Savior! Lyrics: 1 Jesus! What a Friend for sinners!
Jesus! Lover of my soul;
Friends may fail me, foes assail me,
He, my Savior, makes me whole.
Refrain
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Hallelujah! What a Friend!
Saving, helping, keeping, loving,
He is with me to the end.
2 Jesus! What a Strength in weakness!
Let me hide myself in Him;
Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing,
He, my Strength, my victory wins. [Refrain]
3 Jesus! What a Help in sorrow!
While the billows o'er me roll,
Even when my heart is breaking,
He, my Comfort, helps my soul. [Refrain]
4 Jesus! What a Guide and Keeper!
While the tempest still is high,
Storms about me, night o'er takes me,
He, my Pilot, hears my cry. [Refrain]
5 Jesus! I do now receive Him,
More than all in Him I find;
He hath granted me forgiveness,
I am His, and He is mine. [Refrain]
Topics: Praise the Lord; Adoration and Praise Jesus Our Savior Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Our Great Savior
God Is Here! As We His People
Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:14 Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people,
Meet to offer praise and prayer,
May we find in fuller measure
What it is in Christ we share:
Here, as in the world around us,
All our varied skills and arts
Wait the coming of his Spirit
Into open minds and hearts.
2 Here are symbols to remind us
Of our lifelong need of grace;
Here are table, font, and pulpit;
Here the cross has central place.
Here in honesty of preaching,
Here in silence, as in speech,
Here in newness and renewal
God the Spirit comes to each.
3 Here our children find a welcome
In the Shepherd's flock and fold,
Here, as bread and wine are taken,
Christ sustains us as of old;
Here the servants of the Servant
Seek in worship to explore
What it means in daily living
To believe and to adore.
4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom,
In an age of change and doubt,
Keep us faithful to the gospel,
Help us work your purpose out:
Here, in this day's dedication,
All we have to give, receive;
We who cannot live without you,
We adore you! We believe!
Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
God Is Here! As We His People
Jesus, I my cross have taken
Author: H. F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,304 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 Topics: The Christian Life Discipleship and Service Used With Tune: BETHANY
Jesus, I my cross have taken
Son of God, Eternal Savior
Author: Somerset Corry Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 Lyrics: 1 Son of God, eternal Savior,
Source of life and truth and grace,
Son of Man, whose birth incarnate
Hallows all our human race;
You our Head, who, throned in glory,
For your own do ever plead,
Fill us with your love and pity,
Heal our wrongs, and help our need.
2 Lord, as you have lived for others,
So may we for others live;
Freely have your gifts been granted,
Freely may your servants give.
Yours the gold and yours the silver,
Yours the wealth of land and sea,
We, the stewards of your bounty,
Faithful to our trust should be.
3 Come, O Christ, and reign among us,
King of love and Prince of Peace;
Hush the storm of strife and passion,
Bid its cruel discords cease.
By your patient years of toiling,
By your silent hours of pain,
Quench our fevered thirst of pleasure,
Shame our selfish greed of gain.
4 See the Christ-like host advancing,
High and lowly, great and small,
Linked in bonds of common service
For the common Lord of all.
As you prayed and as you labored
That your people should be one,
Grant, O grant our hope’s fruition:
Here on earth your will be done.
Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day Conclusion of Worship; Other Observances Ecumenism; Other Observances Stewardship Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
Son of God, Eternal Savior
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