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Hymn 7
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,993 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross Lyrics:
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
See from his head, his hands, his feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown!
[His dying crimson, like a robe,
Spreads o'er his body on the tree:
Then am I dead to all the globe,
And all the globe is dead to me.]
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
Hymn 7
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,512 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory,
towering o'er the wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story
gathers round its head sublime.
2 When the woes of life o'ertake me,
hopes deceive and fears annoy,
never shall the cross forsake me;
lo! it glows with peace and joy.
3 When the sun of bliss is beaming
light and love upon my way,
from the cross the radiance, streaming,
adds more luster to the day.
4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,
by the cross are sanctified;
peace is there that knows no measure,
joys that through all time abide.
Topics: Cross of Christ; Redemption; Atonement; Cross of Christ; Redemption Used With Tune: RATHBUN
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Author: John Fawcett Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,271 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
2 Before our Father's throne
we pour our ardent prayers;
our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.
3 We share our mutual woes,
our mutual burdens bear,
and often for each other flows
the sympathizing tear.
4 When we are called to part,
it gives us inward pain;
but we shall still be joined in heart,
and hope to meet again.
5 This glorious hope revives
our courage by the way;
while each in expectation lives
and waits to see the day.
6 From sorrow, toil, and pain,
and sin, we shall be free;
and perfect love and friendship reign
through all eternity.
Topics: Close of Worship; Close of Worship; Hope Used With Tune: DENNIS
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 521 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand–
the shadow of a mighty Rock
within a weary land,
a home within the wilderness,
a rest upon the way,
from the burning of the noontide heat,
and the burden of the day.
2 Upon that cross of Jesus
mine eye at times can see
the very dying form of One
who suffered there for me;
and from my smitten heart with tears
two wonders I confess–
the wonders of redeeming love
and my unworthiness.
3 I take, O cross, thy shadow
for my abiding place;
I ask no other sunshine than
the sunshine of his face,
content to let the world go by,
to know no gain nor loss,
my sinful self my only shame,
my glory all the cross.
Topics: Confession; Cross of Christ; Jesus Christ Suffering; Lord’s Supper; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Surrender Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 676 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 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 Calv'ry'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
shed 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: Jesus Christ His Death; Christ Cross of; Longing for Christ and God Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross
The Old Rugged Cross
Author: George Bennard Meter: Irregular Appears in 342 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suffering and shame;
and I love that old cross, where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.
Refrain:
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.
2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain]
3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
a wondrous beauty I see,
for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain]
4 To that old rugged cross I will ever be true,
its shame and reproach gladly bear;
then he'll call me some day to my home far away,
where his glory forever I'll share. [Refrain]
Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Cross of Christ; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Pardon; Sanctification; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS
The Old Rugged Cross
We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died
Author: Samuel Medley; Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 192 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 We sing the praise of him who died,
of him who died upon the cross;
the sinner's hope though all deride;
for this we count the world but loss
2 Inscribed upon the cross we see,
in shining letters, "God is love";
he bears our sins upon the tree;
he brings us mercy from above.
3 The cross! it takes our guilt away;
it holds the fainting spirit up;
it cheers with hope the gloomy day,
and sweetens ev'ry bitter cup;
4 it makes the coward spirit brave,
and nerves the feeble arm for right;
it takes its terror from the grave,
and gilds the bed of death with light;
5 the balm of life, the cure of woe,
the measure and the pledge of love,
the sinner's refuge here below,
the angels' theme in heav'n above.
Topics: Jesus Christ Passion and Cross Used With Tune: BRESLAU
We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died
Nearer the Cross
Author: F. J. Crosby Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: “Nearer the cross!” my heart can say Used With Tune: [“Nearer the cross!” my heart can say]
Nearer the Cross
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Author: Albert F. Bayly Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 First Line: Lord, whose love in humble service bore the weight of human need Topics: Inner Healing; Physical Hunger; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Justice; Missions; Social Concerns; Stewardship Of Possessions; Worship
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know
Author: Johann C. Schwedler; Benjamin H. Kennedy Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 D Appears in 161 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1. Ask ye what great thing I know,
that delights and stirs me so?
What the high reward I win?
Whose the name I glory in?
Jesus Christ, the crucified.
2. Who defeats my fiercest foes?
Who consoles my saddest woes?
Who revives my fainting heart,
healing all its hidden smart?
Jesus Christ, the crucified.
3. Who is life in life to me?
Who the death of death will be?
Who will place me on his right,
with the countless hosts of light?
Jesus Christ, the crucified.
4. This is that great thing I know;
this delights and stirs me so:
faith in him who died to save,
him who triumphed o'er the grave:
Jesus Christ, the crucified. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Assurance; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Faith; Jesus Christ; Salvation; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: HENDON
Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know
Lift High the Cross
Author: Michael R. Newbolt, 1874-1956; George W. Kitchin, 1827-1912 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 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 brow the seal of Christ who died. [Refrain]
3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
your death has brought us life eternally. [Refrain]
4 So shall our song of triumph ever be:
praise to the Crucified for victory. [Refrain] Topics: Adoration Used With Tune: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
Brother, sister, let me serve you
Author: Richard A. M. Gillard (b. 1953) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Family, Friendship, and Marriage; Church Body of Christ; Pilgrimage; Service; Sharing and Caring Used With Tune: SERVANT SONG
Brother, sister, let me serve you
Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 197 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lord, we look to thee;
let us in thy name agree;
show thyself the Prince of peace,
bid all strife forever cease.
2 Make us of one heart and mind,
courteous, pitiful, and kind,
lowly, meek, in thought and word,
altogether like the Lord.
3 Let us for each other care,
each the other's burdens bear;
to thy church the pattern give,
show how true believers live.
4 Free from anger and from pride,
let us thus in God abide;
all the depths of love express,
all the heights of holiness.
5 Fill us with the Father's love;
never from our souls remove;
dwell in us and we shall be
thine through all eternity.
Used With Tune: VIENNA
Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee
What shall the Harvest be?
Author: Emily S. Oakey Appears in 135 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:7 First Line: Some are sowing their seed Refrain First Line: What shall the harvest be Lyrics: 1 Some are sowing their seed in the daylight fair,
They are sowing seed in the noonday’s glare;
They are sowing seed in the soft twilight,
They are sowing their seed in the solemn night.
Refrain:
What shall the harvest be?
What shall the harvest be?
What shall the harvest be?
What shall the harvest be?
2 Some are sowing their seed both of word and deed,
Which the cold know not, nor the careless heed;
With a ceaseless hand in the earth they sow,
And the fields all are whitening where’er they go. [Refrain]
3 Whether sown in the darkness, or sown in light,
Whether sown in weakness, or sown in might;
Whether sown in meekness, or sown in wrath,
In the broadest highway or the shadowy path. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Some are sowing their seed]
What shall the Harvest be?
Help Us to Help Each Other
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2 First Line: Help us to help each other, Lord Lyrics: 1 Help us to help each other, Lord.
Each other's cross to bear;
Let each his friendly aid afford,
And feel his brother's care.
2 Help us to build each other up,
To help each one improve;
Increase our faith, confirm our hope,
And perfect us in love.
3 Up into Thee, the living Head,
Let us in all things grow,
Till Thou hast made us free indeed,
And spotless here below.
4 Then, when the mighty work is wrought,
Receive Thy ready bride;
Give us in heaven a happy lot
With all the sanctified.
Amen. Used With Tune: BALERMA
Help Us to Help Each Other
For the fruit of all creation
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 70 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:8-10 Lyrics: 1 For the fruits of all creation,
thanks be to God;
for these gifts to every nation,
thanks be to God;
for the ploughing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safe-keeping,
thanks be to God.
2 In the just reward of labour,
God's will is done;
in the help we give our neighbour,
God's will is done;
in our world-wide task of caring
for the hungry and despairing,
in the harvests we are sharing,
God's will is done.
3 For the harvests of the Spirit,
thanks be to God;
for the good we all inherit,
thanks be to God;
for the wonders that astound us,
for the truths that still confound us,
most of all, that love has found us,
thanks be to God. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Our Response to God in times and seasons; Harvest; Holy Spirit gifts of; Love for others; Work and Leisure Used With Tune: EAST ACKLAM
For the fruit of all creation
La Cruz Excelsa al Contemplar
Author: Isaac Watts; W. T. T. Millham Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: HAMBURG Text Sources: Basada en Gálatas 6:14
La Cruz Excelsa al Contemplar
At the Cross
Author: Isaac Watts; Ralph E. Hudson Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 2,300 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: Alas! and did my Savior bleed Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign die?
Would he devote that sacred head
for sinners such as I?
[Refrain:]
At the cross, at the cross,
where I first saw the light,
and the burden of my heart rolled away,
it was there by faith I received my sight,
and now I am happy all the day!
2 Was it for crimes that I have done,
he groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! (Refrain)
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide
and shut its glories in,
when Christ, the mighty Maker, died
for his own creature's sin. (Refrain)
4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
while his dear cross appears,
dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
and melt mine eyes to tears. (Refrain)
5 But drops of tears can ne'er repay
the debt of love I owe;
here, Lord, I give myself away--
'tis all that I can do! (Refrain)
Topics: Commitment; Cross of Christ; Saving Faith; Saving Work of Christ; Testimony; Thankfulness Used With Tune: HUDSON
At the Cross
Called as Partners in Christ's Service
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Used With Tune: BEECHER
Called as Partners in Christ's Service
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,793 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before:
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
forward into battle, see his banners go!
[Refrain:]
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
2 Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Christians, we are treading where the saints have trod;
we are not divided, all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine, one in charity. (Refrain)
3 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain;
gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. (Refrain )
4 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices in the triumph song;
glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King:
this thro' countless ages we with angels sing. (Refrain)
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Cross of Christ; Descants; Missions Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE
Onward, Christian Soldiers
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Author: George Matheson, 1842-1906 Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 673 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 O Love that will not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee;
I give thee back the life I owe,
that in thine ocean depths its flow
may richer, fuller be.
2 O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee;
my heart restores its borrowed ray,
that in thy sunshine’s blaze its day
may brighter, fairer be.
3 O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
and feel the promise is not vain
that morn shall tearless be.
4 O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
and from the ground there blossoms red
life that shall endless be. Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Go, Labor On
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 437 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:9 Lyrics: 1 Go, labor on: spend, and be spent,
your joy to do the Father's will;
it is the way the Master went;
should not the servant tread it still?
2 Go, labor on: 'tis not for naught;
your earthly loss is heav'nly gain;
men heed you, love you, praise you not;
the Master praises - what are men?
3 Go, labor on: enough while here
if he shall praise you, if he deign
your willing heart to mark and cheer:
no toil for him shall be in vain.
4 Go, labor on while it is day:
the world's dark night is hast'ning on.
Speed, speed your work, cast sloth away;
it is not thus that souls are won.
5 Toil on, faint not, keep watch and pray;
be wise the erring soul to win;
go forth into the world's highway,
compel the wand'rer to come in.
6 Toil on, and in your toil rejoice;
for toil comes rest, for exile home;
Soon shall you hear the Bridegroom's voice,
the midnight peal, "Behold, I come."
Topics: The Christian Life Christian Service; Christ Bridegroom; Christ Example of; Ministry Ordinations Used With Tune: PENTECOST
Go, Labor On
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided,
urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way,
sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided,
Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today.
2 Lord, for that word, the Word of life which fires us,
speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze,
teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us,
Lord of the word, receive your people's praise.
3 Lord, for our land, in this our generation,
spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care;
for young and old, for this and every nation,
Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer.
4 Lord, for our world; when we disown and doubt him,
loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain;
hungry and helpless, lost indeed without him,
Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign.
5 Lord, for ourselves; in living power remake us,
self on the cross and Christ upon the throne;
past put behind us, for the future take us,
Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone. Topics: The Activity of God God in human experience; The Church Celebrates National Life; Anniversaries; Jesus Word of God; Nation and Society; Word of God Used With Tune: LORD OF THE YEARS
Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided
Rock of Ages
Author: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,899 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure,
save from wrath and make me pure.
2 Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to the cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress,
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly,
wash me, Savior, or I die!
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyes shall close in death,
when I soar to worlds unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee. Used With Tune: TOPLADY
Rock of Ages
Love divine, all loves excelling
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,861 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:15 Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heaven, to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling,
all thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love thou art;
visit us with thy salvation,
enter every trembling heart.
2 Come, almighty to deliver;
let us all thy life receive;
suddenly return, and never,
never more thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve thee as thy hosts above,
pray, and praise thee, without ceasing,
glory in thy perfect love.
3 Finish then thy new creation:
pure and spotless let us be;
let us see thy great salvation
perfectly restored in thee,
changed from glory into glory,
till in heaven we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before thee,
lost in wonder, love, and praise.
Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; God Love of; Heaven; Jesus compassion; Jesus transfiguration; Salvation and Redemption Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Love divine, all loves excelling
Glory in His Name
Author: E. A. Hoffman Meter: 9.9.9.5 with refrain Appears in 796 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: Down at the cross where my Saviour died Refrain First Line: Glory to His name Topics: Atonement and Redemption Used With Tune: [Down at the cross where my Saviour died]
Glory in His Name
The Head that once was crowned with thorns
Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 510 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 The Head that once was crowned with thorns
is crowned with glory now;
a royal diadem adorns
the mighty Victor’s brow.
2 The highest place that heaven affords
is his, is his by right,
the King of kings, and Lord of lords,
and heaven’s eternal Light;
3 The joy of all who dwell above,
the joy of all below
to whom he manifests his love,
and grants his name to know:
4 To them the cross, with all its shame,
with all its grace, is given;
their name an everlasting name,
their joy the joy of heaven.
5 They suffer with their Lord below,
they reign with him above,
their profit and their joy to know
the mystery of his love.
6 The cross he bore is life and health,
though shame and death to him,
his people's hope, his people's wealth,
their everlasting theme. Topics: Christ Risen Ascension; Christian Year Ascension; Communion of Saints; Jesus cross Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS (NOTTINGHAM)
The Head that once was crowned with thorns
Think gently of the erring one!
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 137 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:1 Topics: The Christian Graces; Forbearance Christian; Forgiveness Of Injuries; Gentleness; Mercifulness 7
Think gently of the erring one!
Vexilla Regis prodeunt
Author: Venantius Fortunatus (530-609); Rev. John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Appears in 134 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: The royal banners forward go Topics: Christ Passion; Cross Power of; Praise To the Trinity Used With Tune: TRURO
Vexilla Regis prodeunt
O praise our God today
Appears in 75 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Topics: Christian Activity Calls to; Sympathy of Christians; Working and giving
O praise our God today
Bear ye one another's burdens
Appears in 65 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 First Line: Thou God of truth and love Topics: Christian Fellowship Communion of Saints Used With Tune: HARWICH
Bear ye one another's burdens
Oh! the sweet wonders of that cross
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Topics: The Church Ordinances; Cross Glorying in; Lord's Supper
Oh! the sweet wonders of that cross
"The Cross alone"
Author: Andrew Reed Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: Ye saints, your music bring Lyrics: 1 Ye saints, your music bring,
Attuned to sweetest sound,
Strike every trembling string,
Till earth and heaven resound;
The triumphs of the cross we sing;
Awake, ye saints, each joyful string.
2 The cross, the cross alone,
Subdued the powers of hell;
Like lightning from his throne
The prince of darkness fell;
The triumphs of the cross we sing;
Awake, ye saints, each joyful string.
3 The cross hath power to save
From all the foes that rise;
The cross hath made the grave
A passage to the skies;
The triumphs of the cross we sing;
Awake, ye saints, each joyful string. Topics: Access to God; Atonement Provided; Cross of Christ Glorying in Used With Tune: LENOX
"The Cross alone"
The Bread That Giveth Strength
Author: W. R. Fitch Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:10 First Line: The bread that giveth strength I want to give Lyrics: 1 The bread that giveth strength I want to give,
The water pure that bids the thirsty live;
I want to help the fainting day by day,
I'm sure I shall not pass again this way.
2 I want to give the oil of joy for tears,
The faith to conquer crowding doubts and fears;
Beauty for ashes may I give alway,
I'm sure I shall not pass again this way.
3 I want to give good measure, running o'er,
And into angry hearts I want to pour
The answer soft that turneth wrath away,
I'm sure I shall not pass again this way.
4 I want to give to others hope and faith;
I want to do all that the Master saith;
I want to live aright from day by day;
I'm sure I shall not pass again this way. Used With Tune: LIVORNO
The Bread That Giveth Strength
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.
2 Some march with events to turn them God's way;
some need to withdraw, the better to pray;
some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
our world is their parish: their purpose is God.
3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
who bear someone's cross, or shoulder their own:
they share our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs!
4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
In loving, in living, they prove it is true:
the way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you. Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
Lord, Make Us Servants of Your Peace
Author: Francis of Assisi; James Quinn Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8 Topics: Dedication Used With Tune: DICKINSON COLLEGE
Lord, Make Us Servants of Your Peace
Hacedores del bien
Appears in 1,746 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:7 First Line: Pero habla tú lo que está de acuerdo Topics: Jóvenes; Youths
Hacedores del bien
Jesus, and can it ever be
Author: Gregg Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,270 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, and can it ever be,
A mortal man ashamed of thee!
Blush at the thought, ye rich and poor;
Bow at his footstool and adore!
2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far
May evening blush to own a star:
Ashamed of Jesus! just as soon
May midnight be ashamed of noon.
3 Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may,
When I've no crimes to wash away;
No tears to wipe, no joys to crave,
No fears to quell, no soul to save!
4 Ashamed of Jesus, that dear Friend
On whom my hopes of heaven depend!
No: when I blush, be this my shame,
That I no more revere his name. Topics: The Christian Life Consecration and Activity; Not Ashamed of Jesus
Jesus, and can it ever be
Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
Author: Shirley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 822 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
Which before the cross we spend;
Life and health and peace possessing,
From the sinner's dying Friend.
2 Truly blessed is this station,
Low before his cross to lie,
While we see divine compassion
Beaming in his gracious eye.
3 Love and grief our hearts dividing,
With our tears his feet we bathe;
Constant still, in faith abiding,
Life deriving from his death.
4 For thy sorrows we adore thee,
For the pains that wrought our peace;
Gracious Saviour, we implore thee
In our souls thy love increase.
5 Here we feel our sins forgiven,
While upon the Lamb we gaze;
And our thoughts are all of heaven,
And our lips o'erflow with praise.
6 Still in ceaseless contemplation,
Fix our hearts and eyes on thee,
Till we taste thy full salvation,
And, unvailed, thy glories see. Topics: The Christian Life Honor and Influence; Before the Cross
Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
We'll Work Till Jesus Comes
Author: Elizabeth Mills Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 594 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:9 First Line: O land of rest, for thee I sigh! Lyrics: 1. O land of rest, for thee I sigh!
When will the moment come
When I shall lay my armor by
And dwell in peace at home?
Refrain:
We'll work till Jesus comes,
We'll work till Jesus comes,
We'll work till Jesus comes,
And we'll be gathered home.
2. To Jesus Christ I fled for rest;
He bade me cease to roam,
And lean for comfort on His breast
Till He conducts me home. [Refrain]
3. I sought at once my Savior's side,
No more my steps to roam:
With Him, I'll brave death's chilling tide,
And reach my heav'nly home. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: O LAND OF REST
We'll Work Till Jesus Comes
Sow in the morn thy seed
Author: Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 404 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:9 Lyrics: 1 Sow in the morn thy seed,
At eve hold not thy hand,
To doubt and fear give thou no heed,
Broadcast it o'er the land.
2 And duly shall appear,
In verdure, beauty, strength,
The tender blade, the stalk, the ear,
And the full corn at length.
3 Thou canst not toil in vain:
Cold, heat, and moist, and dry,
Shall foster and mature the grain
For garners in the sky.
4 And when the glorious end,
The day of God shall come,
Then angel reapers shall descend,
And heaven sing Harvest home. Topics: The Christian Life Honor and Influence; Sow thy Seed
Sow in the morn thy seed
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
Author: George Croly (1780-1860) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 340 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet-ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel-visitant, no opening skies:
but take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King --
all, all thine own, soul, heart, and strength, and mind?
I see thy cross -- there teach my heart to cling:
oh, let me seek thee, and oh, let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh:
teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh:
teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame --
the baptism of the heaven-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Penitence; The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Holy Spirit illunination of; Patience; Prayer Used With Tune: SONG 22
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
In Christ there is no east or west
Author: William Arthur Dunkerley ('John Oxenham'), 1852-1941 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10 Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no south or north,
but one great fellowship of love
throughout the whole wide earth.
2 In Christ shall true hearts everywhere
their high communion find,
his service is the golden cord
close-binding humankind.
3 Join hands, then, peoples of the faith,
whate'er your race may be;
who serves my Father as his child
is surely kin to me.
4 In Christ now meet both east and west,
in him meet south and north,
all Christlike souls are one in him
throughout the whole wide earth.
Topics: Epiphany; International Affairs; Mission/Sending; People of God; Reconciliation; Service; Social Justice; Unity of Humanity; Unity of the Church Used With Tune: MCKEE
In Christ there is no east or west
Let worldly minds the world pursue
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 225 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Topics: The Christian Love for the Saviour; Pleasures Worldly; Renunciation of the World
Let worldly minds the world pursue
And so fulfil the law of Christ
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 184 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:2 First Line: Try us, O God, and search the ground Topics: Christian Fellowship Communion of Saints Used With Tune: HARMONY GROVE
And so fulfil the law of Christ
Hallelujah for the cross
Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 131 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 First Line: The cross, it standeth fast Topics: Christ Cross Used With Tune: [The cross, it standeth fast]
Hallelujah for the cross
Seele, geh nach Golgatha
Author: B. Schmolk, 1672-1737 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Topics: Passionslieder Jesus und Kreuze
Seele, geh nach Golgatha
Faint Not, Christians
Author: Rev. James Harrington Evans, 1785-1849 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:9 First Line: Faint not, Christian, though the road Topics: Christians Encouragements of; Guidance; Pilgrimage
Faint Not, Christians
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore (Tú has venido a la orilla)
Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin; Gertrude Suppe; George Lockwood; Raquel Guittierez-Achón Meter: 8.10.10 with refrain Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10 Refrain First Line: O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me (Señor me has mirado a los ojos) Topics: Discipleship and Mission; Evangelism; Service; Work Used With Tune: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore (Tú has venido a la orilla)
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (Prayer of St. Francis)
Author: Anon.; Sebastian Temple Meter: Irregular Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10 First Line: Make me a channel of your peace Topics: Dedication; Dying in Christ; Justice and Reconciliation; Living in Christ; World Peace; Service Used With Tune: PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (Prayer of St. Francis)
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