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O God, whose presence glows in all

Author: Octavius B. Frothingham, 1822-1895 Appears in 91 hymnals Topics: God as Guide Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Used With Tune: HURSLEY

God of the changing year, whose arm of power

Author: E. Taylor Appears in 41 hymnals Topics: God as Guide Scripture: Psalm 74:16-17 Used With Tune: MORECAMBE

I Will Wait for You

Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: God as Merciful First Line: Out of the depths I cry to you Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM Text Sources: "Lord, from the Depths I Call to You" from Sing Psalms

Jesus Shall Reign Where're the Sun

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,849 hymnals Topics: God as King First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun does its successive journeys run, his kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, and praises throng to crown his head. His name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue dwell on his love with sweetest song, and infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns: the prisoners leap to lose their chains, the weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring the highest honors to our King, angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud amen. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Great Shepherd Who Leadest Thy People

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: God As Shepherd First Line: Great shepherd who leadest thy people in love Lyrics: 1 Great shepherd who leadest thy people in love, 'mid cherubim dwelling, shine thou from above; in might come and save us, thy people restore, and we shall be saved when thy face shines once more. 2 O haste, Lord, to hear us and pity our woes, affliction our portion, despised by our foes. O Lord God Almighty, in mercy restore, and we shall be saved when thy face shines once more. 3 A place for thy people thou, Lord, didst prepare, thy vine deeply rooted rewarded thy care; its branches, like cedars, majestic and free, spread over the mountains from river to sea. 4 Thy vineyard no longer thy tender care knows, defenseless, the victim and spoil of her foes; O turn, we beseech thee, all glory is thine, look down in thy mercy and visit thy vine. 5 The branch of thy planting is burned and cut down, brought nigh to destruction because of thy frown; the man of thy right hand with wisdom endue, the son of man strengthen thy pleasure to do. 6 When thou shalt revive us, thy name we will praise, and nevermore, turning, depart from thy ways; O Lord God Almighty, in mercy restore, and we shall be saved when thy face shines once more. Scripture: Psalm 80 Used With Tune: CARITAS Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Author: Henry van Dyke Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 289 hymnals Topics: Creation God as Creator Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love. Hearts unfold like flow’rs before thee, praising thee their sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive our fear and doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! 2 All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heav'n reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, blooming meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee. 3 Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever bless’d, wellspring of the joy of living, ocean-depth of happy rest! Known in Jesus Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine. Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. 4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began. Love divine is reigning o’er us, leading us with mercy’s hand. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife. Joyful music lifts us sunward in the triumph song of life. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-36 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY Text Sources: Poems of Henry van Dyke, 1911, alt.

Ye Who His Temple Throng

Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: God as King Lyrics: 1 Ye who His temple throng, Jehovah's praise prolong, New anthems sing; Ye saints, with joy declare Your Maker's loving care, And let the children there Joy in their King. 2 O let His Name employ Your every note of joy, His praises speak; He looks with loving face Upon His chosen race, And will with every grace Adorn the meek. 3 Ye saints, your joy proclaim And glory in the Name Of God above; And when the daylight dies, Ere sleep shall close your eyes, Let praise to God arise For all His love. Scripture: Psalm 149 Used With Tune: TRINITY (ITALIAN HYMN)

Come, Let Us Praise the Lord

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: God as Refuge; God as Shepherd; God as Creator; God as King Lyrics: 1 Come, let us praise the Lord, with joy our God acclaim, his greatness tell abroad and bless his saving name. Lift high your songs before his throne to whom alone all praise belongs. 2 Our God of matchless worth, our King beyond compare, the deepest bounds of earth, the hills, are in his care. He all decrees, who by his hand prepared the land and formed the seas. 3 In worship bow the knee, our glorious God confess; the great Creator, he, the Lord our Righteousness. He reigns unseen: his flock he feeds and gently leads in pastures green. 4 Come, hear his voice today, receive what love imparts; his holy will obey and harden not your hearts. His ways are best and lead at last, all troubles past, to perfect rest. Scripture: Psalm 95 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

My faith looks up to thee

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Appears in 2,318 hymnals Topics: God as Guide Scripture: Ephesians 2:8 Used With Tune: OLIVET

Church of God, Elect and Glorious

Author: James E. Seddon Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: God As Father Lyrics: 1 Church of God, elect and glorious, holy nation, chosen race, called as God's own special people, royal priests and heirs of grace; know the purpose of your calling, show to all his mighty deeds, tell of love that knows no limits, grace that meets all human needs. 2 God has called you out of darkness into his most marvelous light, brought his truth to life within you, turned your blindness into sight. Let your light so shine around you that God's name is glorified and all find fresh hope and purpose in Christ Jesus crucified. 3 Once you were an alien people, strangers to God's heart of love, but he brought you home in mercy, citizens of heaven above. Let his love flow out to others, let them feel the Father's care, that they too may know his welcome and his countless blessings share. 4 Church of God, elect and holy, be the people he intends, strong in faith and swift to answer each command your Master sends. Royal priests, fulfill your calling through your sacrifice and prayer; give your lives in joyful service, sing his praise, his love declare. Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Used With Tune: ABBOT’S LEIGH