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Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true and 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: Comfort & Encouragement; Invitation; Redemption; Advent; Comfort & Encouragement; Invitation; Light; Redemption; Redemption; Sanctification Used With Tune: LUX PRIMA

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Appears in 1,325 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic hosts proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold him come, offspring of the virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail the incarnate Deity, pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel. Refrain 3 Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild, he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise the lost on earth, born to give them second birth. Refrain Topics: Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; King, God/Christ as; Alternative Harmonizations; Christmas; Angels; Biblical Names & Places Bethlehem; Christmas; King, God/Christ as; Redemption Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Sometimes a Light Surprises

Author: William Cowper Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 407 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises the Christian while he sings; it is the Lord, who rises with healing in his wings: when comforts are declining, he grants the soul again a season of clear shining, to cheer it after rain. 2 In holy contemplation we sweetly then pursue the theme of God's salvation, and find it ever new; set free from present sorrow, we cheerfully can say, "Let the unknown tomorrow bring with it what it may." 3 It can bring with it nothing but he will bear us through; who gives the lilies clothing will clothe his people too: beneath the spreading heavens no creature but is fed; and he who feeds the ravens will give his children bread. 4 Though vine nor fig tree neither their wonted fruit shall bear, though all the field should wither, nor flocks nor herds be there; yet God the same abiding, his praise shall tune my voice, for, while in him confiding, I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Trust in God; The Christian Life God's Refreshing Grace; Opening and Closing of the Year; Peace and Joy; Tribulation and Suffering Prayer in Used With Tune: BENTLEY

Thou, whose Almighty word

Author: John Marriott Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Used With Tune: MOSCOW

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Author: Kathleen Thomerson Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Refrain First Line: In him there is no darkness at all Topics: Aspiration; Aspiration; Choruses, Refrains; Following God/Christ; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory) Used With Tune: HOUSTON

Rejoice, All Ye Believers

Author: Laurentius Lurenti; Sarah B. Findlater Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 335 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, all ye believers, and let your lights appear; the evening is advancing, and darker night is near: the Bridegroom is arising, and soon he draweth nigh; up, pray, and watch, and wrestle: at midnight comes the cry. 2 See that your lamps are burning; replenish them with oil; and wait for your salvation, the end of earthly toil. The watchers on the mountain proclaim the Bridegroom near; go meet him as he cometh, with alleluias clear. 3 Ye saints, who here in patience your cross and suff'rings bore, shall live and reign forever, when sorrow is no more: around the throne of glory the Lamb ye shall behold, in triumph cast before him your diadems of gold. 4 Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; arise, thou sun so longed for, o'er this benighted sphere. With hearts and hands uplifted, we plead, O Lord to see the day of earth's redemption that brings us unto thee. Topics: Watchfulness; Christ Bridegroom; Heaven Redeemed in; Jesus Christ His Second Coming and Judgment Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Judge Eternal, throned in splendor

Author: Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Judge Eternal, throned in splendour, Lord of lords and King of kings, with your living fire of judgement purge this land of bitter things; solace all its wide dominion with the healing of your wings. 2 Still the weary folk are pining for the hour that brings release; and the city's crowded clangour cries aloud for sin to cease; and the homesteads and the woodlands plead in silence for their peace. 3 Crown, O God, your own endeavour; cleave our darkness with your sword; feed the faithless and the hungry with the richness of your word; cleanse the body of this nation through the glory of the Lord. Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; The Church Celebrates National Life; God in judgement and justice; Nation and Society; Word of God Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

The Sun of righteousness

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 98 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: O sun of righteousness, arise Topics: The Sinner Penitential

Jesus, the Light of the World

Author: George D. Elderkin; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: Hark the herald angels sing Refrain First Line: We'll walk in the light Lyrics: 1 Hark the herald angels sing. Jesus, the light of the world. Glory to the newborn King. Jesus, the light of the world. Refrain: We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light. Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright. Oh, shine all around us by day and by night. Jesus, the light of the world. 2 Joyful, all ye nations, rise. Jesus, the light of the world. Join the triumph of the skies. Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] 3 Christ, by highest heaven adored. Jesus, the light of the world. Christ, the everlasting Lord, Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] 4 Hail, the heaven born Prince of Peace. Jesus, the light of the world. Hail, the Sun of righteousness! Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain] Topics: Church Year Christmas; Church Year Epiphany; Hope; Jesus Christ Lord; Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Used With Tune: WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT

El Dios de Paz (Peace-Giving God)

Author: Anónima; Mary Louise Bringle, n. 1953 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: El Dios de paz, el Verbo eterno (Peace-giving God and Word eternal) Refrain First Line: Ven, Salvador (Come quickly, Lord) Topics: Advent Season; Tiempo de Advento; Encarnación; Incarnation; Eternal Life; Vida Eterna; Grace; Gracia; Guía; Guidance; Jesucristo; Jesus Christ; Justice; Justicia; Light; Luz; Mesiánico; Messianic; Misterio Pascual; Paschal Mystery; Palabra de Dios; Word of God; Paz; Peace; Petition/Prayer; Súplica/Oración; Presence of God; Presencia de Dios; Salvación; Salvation Used With Tune: EL DIOS DE PAZ Text Sources: Adapt. por el comité editorial del himnario Albricias

The People Who in Darkness Walked

Author: John Morison Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 217 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 The people who in darkness walked have seen a glorious light; the heavenly dawn broke forth on those who dwelt in death and night, who dwelt in death and night. 2 To greet you, Sun of Righteousness, the gathering nations come, rejoicing as when reapers bring their harvest treasures home, their harvest treasures home. 3 To us the promised child is born, to us a son is given; and on his shoulders ever rests all power in earth and heaven, all power in earth and heaven. 4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace forevermore adored, the Wonderful, the Counselor, the Mighty God and Lord, the Mighty God and Lord. 5 His peace and righteous government shall over all extend; on judgment and on justice based, his reign shall never end, his reign shall never end. Topics: Judge, God/Christ as; Christmas; Judge, God/Christ as; Judgment Used With Tune: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN

Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding

Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 133 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4 Lyrics: 1 Hark, a herald voice is sounding: "Christ is nigh," it seems to say. "Cast away the dreams of darkness, O ye children of the day!" 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, our sun, all sloth dispelling, shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, comes with pardon down from heaven; let us all, with deep repentance, pray that we may be forgiven, 4 that when next he comes with glory, and the world is wrapped in fear, with his mercy he may shield us, and with words of love draw near. 5 Honour, glory, might, and blessing to the Father and the Son, with the everlasting Spirit, while eternal ages run. Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist; Repentance Used With Tune: MERTON Text Sources: Latin (10th cent.)

The Sun of Righteousness on me

Author: C. Wesley Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 The Sun of Righteousness on me Hath risen with healing in his wings: Withered my nature's strength, from thee My soul its life and succor brings; My help is all laid up above; Thy nature and thy name is Love. 2 Contented now, upon my thigh I halt till life's short journey end; All helplessness, all weakness, I On thee alone for strength depend: Nor have I power from thee to move: Thy nature and thy name is Love. 3 Lame as I am, I take the prey; Hell, earth, and sin with ease o'ercome; I leap for joy, pursue my way, And as a bounding hart, fly home To all eternity, to prove Thy nature and thy name is Love. Topics: The Christian System Justification By Faith; Wrestling Jacob:--I will not Let thee Go Fourth Part

Jesus Heals

Author: J. E. R. Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: Have you heard the joyful sound? Lyrics: 1 Have you heard the joyful sound? Jesus heals, Jesus heals; Through the Spirit we have found Jesus heals, Jesus heals. Yes, He heals the blind and lame, And His pow’r is just the same As when first to earth He came, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. 2 He is just the same today, Jesus heals, Jesus heals; As before He went away, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. If in Him you safely hide, And His words in you abide, Ask in faith, you’ll be supplied, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. 3 Loud proclaim the jubilee, Jesus heals, Jesus heals; Bear the news across the sea, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. “Lo, I’m with you to the end”— Blessed Jesus, what a Friend! One on whom we can depend, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. 4 Jesus heals and makes us whole, Jesus heals, Jesus heals; Heals the body and the soul, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. Yes, He heals the sick and sore, And our suff’ring days are o’er, Praise His name forevermore, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. 5 Blow the trumpet loud and long, Jesus heals, Jesus heals; Chant the sweet, melodious song, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. “I’m the Lord that healeth thee,” Just believe and you’ll be free, Praise His name, He healeth me, Jesus heals, Jesus heals. Used With Tune: [Have you heard the joyful sound] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Jesus_Heals); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (306); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (370)

I heard the voice of Jesus say

Author: Horatius N. Bonar (1808-1889) Appears in 1,224 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Come unto me and rest; lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast': I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting-place, and he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink, and live': I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'I am this dark world's Light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, and all thy day be bright': I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my Star, my Sun; and in that light of life I'll walk, till travelling days are done. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Jesus Names and images for; Light; Rest; Water Used With Tune: THE ROWAN TREE

Brightest and Best of the Stars

Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 911 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 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

The Heavens Declare Thy Glory, Lord

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 592 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: The heav'ns declare Thy glory, Lord Lyrics: 1 The heav'ns declare Thy glory, Lord In every star Thy wisdom shines; But when our eyes behold Thy Word, We read Thy name in fairer lines. 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days, Thy pow'r confess But the blest volume Thou hast writ, Reveals Thy justice and your grace 3 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise. Bless the dark world with heav'nly light; Thy gospel makes the simple wise, Thy laws are pure, Thy judgments right. 4 Thy noblest wonders here we view In souls renewed, and sins forgiv'n; Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make Thy Word my guide to heav'n. Amen. Topics: Christ Name(s) of; God the Father in Nature; Scriptures Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW

Triumphant joy

Appears in 559 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: My God, the spring of all my joys Topics: Rejoicing Communion with God Used With Tune: ROSE

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 509 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. 2 O come, thou Wisdom from on high, who orderest all things mightily: to us the path of knowledge show; and teach us in her ways to go. [Refrain] 3 O come, O come, thou Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height in ancient times didst give the law in cloud and majesty and awe. [Refrain] 4 O come, thou Root of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny; from depths of hell thy people save and give them victory o’er the grave. [Refrain] 5 O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. [Refrain] 6 O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain] 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind; bid envy, strife, and discord cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort; God's Covenant with Israel; Jesus Christ Advent; World Peace; Prayer; Unity Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin prose, pre-9th cent.; Trans. composite

O'er the gloomy hills of darkness

Author: Williams Appears in 410 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 O'er the gloomy hills of darkness, Cheered by no celestial ray, Sun of Righteousness! arising, Bring the bright, the glorious day; Send the gospel To the earth's remotest bound. 2 Kingdoms wide that sit in darkness-- Grant them, Lord, the glorious light; And, from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night; And redemption, Freely purchased, win the day. 3 Fly abroad, thou mighty Gospel! Win and conquer--never cease; May thy lasting, wide dominion Multiply and still increase: Sway thy scepter, Saviour! all the world around. Topics: The Christian Church Missionary; The Subduing Gospel

Unto the Lord

Author: William Shrubsole, Jr. (1759-1829) Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: When, streaming from the eastern skies Topics: Morning Used With Tune: BICKLEY

O Splendor of God's Glory Bright

Author: Ambrose of Milan Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 O Splendor of God’s glory bright, from light eternal bringing light; O Light of Light, light’s living spring, true Day, all days illumining: 2 Come, Holy Sun of heavenly love, rain down your radiance from above, and to our inward hearts convey the Holy Spirit’s cloudless ray. 3 O joyful be the passing day with thoughts as clear as morning’s ray, with faith like noontide shining bright, our souls unshadowed by the night. 4 O Lord, with each returning morn, your image to our heart is born; O may we ever clearly view our Savior and our God in you. Topics: Celebrating Time; Evening; Faith; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Light; Morning Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR Text Sources: Trans. composite

To thee, O God, we homage pay

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Topics: Gospel of Jesus Its renovating power; Jesus Christ, the Sun of Righteousness

Waiting for Light

Author: Rev. John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: O very God of very God Topics: Pilgrims Prayer of

God of day and God of darkness

Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the morning and evening; God names and imags of Used With Tune: JOEL

There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord

Author: Anne Quigley Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: For justice, for freedom, for mercy Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Wholeness and Healing; Courage; Grief; Justice and Peace; Longing Used With Tune: LONGING

Oh, the life of the world is a joy and a treasure

Author: Kathryn Galloway (b. 1952) Meter: 13.11.12.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Topics: The Living God The Activity of God - God in creation; The Activity of God God in creation; Children; City; God in Trinity; Healing Used With Tune: LIFE OF THE WORLD

All Shall Be Well

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 4.6.4.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 All shall be well! For on our Easter skies see Christ the sun of righteousness arise. 2 All shall be well! The sacrifice is made, the sinner freed, the price of pardon paid. 3 All shall be well! The cross and passion past, dark night is done, bright morning come at last. 4 All shall be well! Lift every voice on high; "Death has no more dominion but shall die." 5 Jesus alive! Rejoice and sing again; all shall be well for evermore, Amen! Topics: Easter Season; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Names; Jesus Christ Sacrifice; Jesus Christ Final Victory Used With Tune: SONG 46

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,126 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he has said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed, For I am your God, and will still give you aid; I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand." 3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go, The rivers of woe shall not you overflow; For I will be with you, your troubles to bless, And sanctify to you, your deepest distress." 4 "The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" Topics: Care of the Sick; Comfort; Confidence; Courage; Faith; Grief; Hope; Love of God for Us; Providence; Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick); Saints; Suffering; Trust Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: "K" in Rippon's A Selection of Hymns", 1787

Sun of my soul, my Saviour dear

Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Appears in 1,435 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, my Saviour dear, it is not night if you are near; oh may no earth-born cloud arise to hide you from your servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep my wearied eyelids gently steep, be my last thought: How sweet to rest forever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor with blessings from your boundless store; be every mourner's sleep tonight, like infants' slumbers, pure and light. 4 Come near and bless us when we wake, as through the world our way we take, till in the ocean of your love we lose ourselves in heaven above. Topics: Evening; Rest Used With Tune: HURSLEY

Hark, the glad sound

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 820 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes Lyrics: 1 Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes, the Saviour promised long: let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, and ev'ry voice a song. 2 He comes, the prisoners to release in Satan's bondage held; the gates of brass before him burst, the iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, the broken heart to bind, the bleeding soul to cure, and with the treasures of his grace to bless the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, thy welcome shall proclaim; and heav'n's eternal arches ring with thy belovèd name. Topics: Advent; Year B Advent 3 Used With Tune: BRISTOL

We've a story to tell to the nations

Author: Colin Sterne, 1862-1928 Appears in 306 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Refrain First Line: for the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations, that shall turn their hearts to the right, a story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light, a story of peace and light, Refrain: for the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noonday bright, and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, the kingdom of love and light. 2 We've a song to be sung to the nations that shall lift their hearts to the Lord, a song that shall conquer evil and shatter the spear and sword, and shatter the spear and sword, [Refrain] 3 We've a message to give to the nations, that the Lord who reigneth above hath sent us his Son to save us, and show us that God is love, and show us that God is love, [Refrain] Topics: Communication / Language; Evangelism; Jesus Christ Light of the World; Jesus Christ Kingship / Reign; Nations; One Life in Christ Mission; Salvation Used With Tune: WE'VE A STORY

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Author: Henry van Dyke Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 266 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love! Hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. 2 All thy works with joy surround thee; earth and heaven reflect thy rays; stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee. 3 Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began. Love divine is reigning o'er us, joining all in heaven's plan. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife. Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life. Topics: Adoration; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Creation; Joy; Music and the Arts; Praise; Wedding Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY

Christ the Lord Is Risen Again

Author: Michael Weiss, c. 1488-1534 Meter: 7.7.7.7.4.3 Appears in 258 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen again, Christ hath broken every chain, Hark! angelic voices cry, Singing ever more on high: Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! 2 He who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal Lamb to day; We, too, sing for joy, and say: Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! 3 He who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the cross, Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us, and hears our cry: Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! 4 Now He bids us tell abroad How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiven, How we, too, may enter heaven, Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Resurrection; Processionals Used With Tune: ESSEX

O Spread the Tidings 'Round

Author: Frank Bottome Meter: 12.12.12.6 Appears in 229 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: O spread the tidings 'round wherever man is found Refrain First Line: The Comforter has come, the Comforter has come! Lyrics: 1 O spread the tidings ’round wherever man is found, Wherever human hearts and human woes abound; Let every Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound: The Comforter has come! Refrain: The Comforter has come, the Comforter has come! The Holy Ghost from Heav’n, the Father’s promise giv’n; O spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found—- The Comforter has come! 2 The long, long night is past, the morning breaks at last, And hushed the dreadful wail and fury of the blast, As o’er the golden hills the day advances fast! The Comforter has come! (Refrain) 3 Lo, the great King of kings with healing in His wings, To every captive soul a full deliv'rance brings; And through the vacant cells the song of triumph rings; The Comforter has come! (Refrain) 4 O boundless love divine! How shall this tongue of mine To wond’ring mortals tell the matchless grace divine—- That I, a child of hell, should in His image shine! The Comforter has come! (Refrain) Used With Tune: COMFORTER

Of the Father’s love begotten

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 348-c. 413; John Mason Neale, 1818-66; Henry Wiliams Baker, 1827-77 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 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 for ever blessèd, when the virgin full of grace, by the Spirit's power conceiving, bore the saviour of our race, and the babe, the world's redeemer, first revealed his sacred face evermore and evermore. 3 This is he whom seers and sages sang of old 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 In the heights of heaven adore him, angel hosts his praises sing, all dominions bow before him and extol our God and king; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice together sing evermore and evermore. Topics: Christmas; Circumcision; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Prophetic Witness; Saints Days and Holy Days Anunciation of the Blessed Virgin; Saints Days and Holy Days St Matthias; Virgin Mary; Worship Earthly and Heavenly Used With Tune: CORDE NATUS

Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray

Author: Philip Doddridge; Thomas Cotterill Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 181 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Lord of the Sabbath, hear us pray, in this your house, on this your day; and own, as grateful sacrifice, the songs which from your temple rise. 2 Now met to pray and bless your name, whose mercies flow each day the same, whose kind compassions never cease, we seek instruction, pardon, peace. 3 Your earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love, but there's a nobler rest above; to that our lab'ring souls aspire with ardent hope and strong desire. 4 In your blest kingdom we shall be from ev'ry mortal trouble free: no sighs shall mingle with the songs resounding from immortal tongues. 5 No rude alarms of raging foes, no cares to break the long repose, no midnight shade, no waning moon, but sacred, high, eternal noon. 6 O long-expected day, begin, dawn on these realms of woe and sin! Break, morn of God, upon our eyes; and let the world's true Sun arise! Topics: Heaven anticipation of; Invocation; Lord's Day; Prayer Used With Tune: GERMANY

Light of Light, Enlighten Me

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Benjamin Schmolk Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 127 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Light of light, enlighten me, Now anew the day is dawning; Sun of grace, the shadows flee; Brighten Thou my Sabbath morning; With Thy joyous sunshine blest, Happy is my day of rest. 2 Let me with my heart today, Holy, holy, holy, singing, Rapt awhile from earth away, All my soul to Thee upspringing, Have a foretaste inly given How they worship Thee in heaven. 3 Hence all care, all vanity! For the day to God is holy; Come, Thou glorious Majesty, Deign to fill this temple lowly; Nought today my soul shall move, Simply resting in Thy love. Amen. Topics: Aspiration; God Light; Lord's Day, The; Morning; Rest; Worship Lord's Day, The Used With Tune: HINCHMAN

Let Us Break Bread Together

Meter: 10.10.4 with refrain Appears in 112 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees, WIth my face to the rising sun, Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees, let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees, let us drink wine together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 3 Let us praise God together on our knees, let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Used With Tune: [Let us break bread together on our knees] Text Sources: American Negro Spiritual

Creator of the Stars of Night

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 91 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Creator of the stars of night, Thy people's everlasting Light: O Christ, Redeemer, save us all And hear Thy servants when they call. 2 Thou, grieving that the ancient curse Should doom to death a universe, Hast found the healing, full of grace, To cure and save our ruined race. 3 Thou cam'st the Bridegroom of the bride, As drew the world to eventide, The spotless Victim all divine Proceeding from a virgin shrine. 4 At whose dread name, majestic now, All knees must bend, all hearts must bow; All things celestial Thee shall own, And things terrestrial, Lord alone. A-men. 5 O Thou, whose coming is with dread To judge the living and the dead, Preserve us from the ancient foe While still we dwell on earth below. 6 To God the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, Praise, honor, might, and glory be From age to age eternally. Amen. Topics: End Times Used With Tune: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM Text Sources: Latin, 5th-10th cent.

"The world's true Light"

Author: William W. How Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 First Line: O One with God the Father Lyrics: 1 O one with God the Father In majesty and might, The brightness of his glory, Eternal Light of light; O'er this our home of darkness Thy rays are streaming now; The shadows flee before thee, The world's true Light art thou. 2 Yet, Lord, we see but darkly:-- O heavenly Light, arise, Dispel these mists that shroud us, And hide thee from our eyes! We long to track the footprints That thou thyself hast trod; We long to see the pathway That leads to thee our God. 3 O Jesus, shine around us With radiance of thy grace; O Jesus, turn upon us The brightness of thy face. We need no star to guide us, As on our way we press, If thou thy light vouchsafest, O Sun of righteousness! Topics: Christ Character of; Christ light of the world; Christ Sun; Christians Love for Christ; Communion of Saints With Christ Used With Tune: SPITTA

Oh, where is he that trod the sea?

Author: T. T. Lynch Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 Oh, where is he that trod the sea? Oh, where is he that spake, And lepers from their pains are free, And slaves their fetters break? The lame and palsied freely rise, With joy the dumb do sing; And on the darkened, blinded eyes, Glad beams of morning spring! 2 Oh, where is he that trod the sea? Oh, where is he that spake, And demons from their victims flee, The dead from slumber wake? Here, here art thou, almighty Lord! Oh, speak to us once more, And let thy healing, quickening word Our ruined souls restore! Topics: Christ Life, Office, and Example; Miracles of Christ

For the healing of the nations

Author: Fred Kaan; Dieter Trautwein; Marc Chambron Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Hills of the north, rejoice

Author: Charles Ernest Oakley, 1832-1865 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:1-2 Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent Used With Tune: LITTLE CORNARD Text Sources: Editors of English Praise also authors

O Splendor of God's Glory Bright

Author: Ambrose of Milan, c. 340-397; Robert S. Bridges, 1844-1930 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Topics: Doxologies and Glorias; Epiphany Life; God Glory; Holy Trinity; Nurturing and Renewing Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR

O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 4:2 Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how shall I meet you, how welcome you aright? Your people long to greet you, my hope, my heart's delight. O Jesus, let your Word be a lamp to light my way, to show me how to please you, to guide me ev'ry day. 2 Love caused your incarnation; love brought you down to me. Your thirst for my salvation procured my liberty. Oh, love beyond all telling that led you to embrace in love, all love excelling, our lost and fallen race! 3 Rejoice, then, you sad-hearted, who sit in deepest gloom, who mourn o'er joys departed and tremble at your doom. Despair not; he is near you, he's standing at the door who best can help and cheer you and bids you weep no more. 4 Sin's debt, that fearful burden, let not your souls distress; your guilt the Lord will pardon and cover by his grace. He comes, for you procuring the peace of sin forgiv'n, his children thus securing eternal life in heav'n. 5 He comes to judge the nations, a terror to his foes, a light of consolation and blessèd hope to those who love the Lord's appearing. O glorious Sun, now come, send forth your beams most cheering, and guide us safely home. Topics: Advent Used With Tune: WIE SOLL ICH DICH EMPFANGEN Text Sources: D. M. Luther's...Geistliche Lieder, Berlin, 1653, abr.; Tr. composite

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