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Shine, Jesus, Shine

Author: Graham Kendrick, 1950- Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory Used With Tune: [Lord, the light of your love is shining]

Of the Father's love begotten

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Prudentius (348-c. 413); Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3-27 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 By his word was all created; he commanded; it was done: heaven and earth and depths of ocean, universe of three in one; all that sees the moon's soft shining, all that breathes beneath the sun, evermore and evermore. 3 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. 4 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. 5 All the heights of heaven, adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing; powers, dominions bow before him, and extol our God and King; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore. 6 Christ, to thee, with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be, honour, glory and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Christmas and Epiphany; Jesus Word of God Used With Tune: CORDE NATUS (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM)

God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens

Author: Catherine Arnott Cameron Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

Thy Strong Word

Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-76 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 First Line: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Topics: The Word of God; Beginning of Service Used With Tune: EBENEZER

Praise the Spirit in Creation

Author: Michael Hewlett, b. 1916 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Topics: Pentecost; Pentecost; Ministry; Mission; New Creation Used With Tune: JULION

Crashing Waters at Creation

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Topics: Christian Initiation; Salvation/Redemption; Water; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: MARCHING

God, That Madest Earth and Heaven

Author: Reginald Heber; Frederick Lucian Hosmer Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 474 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15 Lyrics: 1. God, that madest earth and heaven, darkness and light, who the day for toil hast given, for rest the night: may thine angel guards defend us, slumber sweet thy mercy send us; holy dreams and hopes attend us, this livelong night. 2. When the constant sun returning unseals our eyes, may we, born anew like morning, to labor rise. Gird us for the task that calls us, let not ease and self enthrall us, strong through thee whate'er befall us, O God most wise! Topics: Particular Times of Worship Evening; Evening Prayer; Providence; Work, Daily Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS

O Day of God, Draw Nigh

Author: Robert Balgarnie Young Scott, 1899- Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL

Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken

Author: R. T. Brooks, 1918-1985 Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1 Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose Word was spoken in the deed that made the earth: his the voice that called a nation, his the fires that tried her worth. God has spoken, praise to God for his open Word. 2 Thanks to God whose Word incarnate heights and depths of life did share; deeds and words and death and rising, grace in human form declare. God has spoken, praise to God for his open Word. 3 Thanks to God whose Word is answered by the Spirit's voice within; here we drink of joy unmeasured, life redeemed from death and sin. God is speaking, praise to God for his open Word. Used With Tune: WYLDE GREEN