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O God, Thou art my God alone

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Appears in 132 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 63 Used With Tune: Rivaulx

O Father, Thou who givest all

Author: John Haynes Holmes Appears in 43 hymnals Used With Tune: RIVAULX

Come, let us sing the song of songs

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 117 hymnals First Line: Come, let us sing the song of songs! Lyrics: 1 Come let us sing the song of songs! The saints in heaven began the strain; The homage which to Christ belongs: "Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!" 2 Slain to redeem us by His blood, To cleanse from every sinful stain, And make us kings and priests to God: "Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!" 3 To Him who suffered on the tree, Our souls, at His soul's price to gain, Blessing, and praise, and glory be: "Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!" 4 To Him, enthroned by filial right, All power in heaven and earth proclaim, Honor, and majesty, and might: "Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!" 5 Long as we live, and when we die, And while in heaven with Him we reign, This song, our song of songs shall be: "Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!" Amen. Topics: Eastertide; Processional; Parochial Missions; Adoration Used With Tune: [Come, let us sing the song of songs]

God calling yet! shall I not hear?

Author: Jane Borthwick; Gerhard Tersteegen Appears in 431 hymnals Used With Tune: RIVAULX

Awhile in spirit, Lord, to Thee

Author: J. F. Thrupp Appears in 32 hymnals Used With Tune: RIVAULX

O Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord (Eastburn)

Author: James W. Eastburn Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 100 hymnals First Line: O holy, holy, holy Lord Lyrics: 1. O holy, holy, holy Lord, Bright in Thy deeds and in Thy name, Forever be Thy name adored, Thy glories let the world proclaim. 2. O Jesus, Lamb once crucified, To take our load of sins away, Thine be the hymn that rolls its tide Along the realms of upper day. 3. O Holy Spirit, from above In streams of light and glory given, Thou source of ecstasy and love, Thy praises ring through earth and Heaven. 4. O God triune, to Thee we owe Our every thought, our every song; And ever may Thy praises flow From saint and seraph’s burning tongue. Used With Tune: RIVAULX

The dawn is sprinkling in the east

Author: Rev. Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Appears in 21 hymnals Used With Tune: RIVAULX

Eternal Light, Shine in My Heart

Author: Christopher Idle; Alcuin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal light, shine in my heart; eternal hope, lift up my eyes; eternal power, be my support; eternal wisdom, make me wise. 2 Eternal life, raise me from death; eternal brightness, help me see; eternal Spirit, give me breath; eternal Saviour, come to me, 3 until by your most costly grace, invited by your holy word, at last I come before your face to know you, my eternal God. Topics: Church in the World Renewal: Transformation; Eternal Life; God Images; God Light; God Name; Light; Renewal; Transformation; Trinity Used With Tune: RIVAULX Text Sources: Prayer by Alcuin, 8th cent.

How blest are they who trust in Christ

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Death, Judgement and Eternal Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 Used With Tune: RIVAULX