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I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship

Author: William Young Fullerton (1857-1932) Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals St Stephen; Other Saints and Festivals Joseph of Nazareth Lyrics: 1 I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship, should set his love upon the sons of men, or why, as Shepherd, he should seek the wanderers, to bring them back, they know not how or when. But this I know, that he was born of Mary when Bethl'em's manger was his only home, and that he lived at Nazareth and laboured, and so the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is come. 2 I cannot tell how silently he suffered, as with his peace he graced this place of tears, or how his heart upon the cross was broken, the crown of pain to three and thirty years. But this I know, he heals the broken-hearted and stays our sin and calms our lurking fear and lifts the burden from the heavy laden; for still the Saviour, Saviour of the world is here. 3 I cannot tell how he will win the nations, how he will claim his earthly heritage, how satisfy the needs and aspirations of east and west, of sinner and of sage. But this I know, all flesh shall see his glory, and he shall reap the harvest he has sown, and some glad day his sun will shine in splendour when he the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is known. 4 I cannot tell how all the lands shall worship, when at his bidding every storm is stilled, or who can say how great the jubilation when every heart with love and joy is filled. But this I know, the skies will thrill with rapture, and myriad myriad human voices sing, and earth to heav'n, and heav'n to earth, will answer, 'at last the Saviour, Saviour of the world, is King!' Scripture: Luke 2 Used With Tune: LONDONDERRY AIR

Ye who own the faith of Jesus

Author: V. Stuckey S. Coles, 1845-1929 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Ye who own the faith of Jesus Sing the wonders that were done, When the love of God the Father O'er our sin the victory won, When he made the Virgin Mary Mother of his only Son. Hail Mary, full of grace. 2 Blessèd were the chosen people Out of whom the Lord did come, Blessèd was the land of promise Fashioned for his earthly home; But more blessèd far the Mother She who bare him in her womb. Hail Mary, full of grace. 3 Wherefore let all faithful people Tell the honour of her name, Let the Church in her foreshadowed Part in her thanksgiving claim; What Christ's Mother sang in gladness Let Christ's people sing the same. Hail Mary, full of grace. 4 Let us weave our supplications, She with us and we with her, For the advancement of the faithful, For each faithful worshipper, For the doubting, for the sinful, For each heedless wanderer. Hail Mary, full of grace. 5 *May the Mother's intercessions On our homes a blessing win, That the children all be prospered, Strong and fair and pure within, Following our Lord's own footsteps, Firm in faith and free from sin. Hail Mary, full of grace. 6 *For the sick and for the agèd, For our dear ones far away, For the hearts that mourn in secret, All who need our prayers today, For the faithful gone before us, May the holy Virgin pray. Hail Mary, full of grace. 7 Praise, O Mary, praise the Father, Praise thy Saviour and thy Son, Praise the everlasting Spirit, Who hath made thee ark and throne; O'er all creatures high exalted, Lowly praise the Three in One. Hail Mary, full of grace. Used With Tune: DEN DES VATERS SINN GEBOREN

Praise the LORD, Sing Hallelujah

Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Occasional Services Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival Lyrics: 1 Praise the LORD, sing hallelujah, from the heavens praise his name; praise the LORD, our great Creator; all his angels, praise proclaim. All his hosts, together praise him, sun and moon and stars on high; praise the LORD, O heavens of heavens, and the floods above the sky. Refrain: Praise the LORD, sing hallelujah, for his name alone is high, and his glory is exalted, and his glory is exalted, and his glory is exalted, far above the earth and sky. 2 Let them praise the LORD their Maker: they were made at his command. God established them forever; his decree shall ever stand. Let the earth sing hallelujah: raging seas, you monsters all, fire and hail and snow and vapors, stormy winds that hear his call. [Refrain] 3 All you fruitful trees and cedars, every hill and mountain high, creeping things and beasts and cattle, birds that in the heavens fly, kings of earth and all you people, princes great, earth's judges all; praise his name, young men and maidens, aged men, and children small. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 148 Used With Tune: PRAISE JEHOVAH Text Sources: Bible Songs Hymnal, 1927, alt.

Now in holy celebration

Author: Laurence Housman, 1865-1959 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Used With Tune: URBS BEATA Text Sources: Latin, 15th century

Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels

Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels, Thou who hast made us, thou who o'er us rulest, Grant of thy mercy unto us thy servants Steps up to heaven. 2 Send thy archangel, Michael, to our succour; Peacemaker blessèd, may he banish from us Striving and hatred, so that for the peaceful All things may prosper. 3 Send thy archangel, Gabriel, the mighty; Herald of heaven, may he from us mortals Spurn the old serpent, watching o'er the temples Where thou art worshiped. 4 Send thy archangel, Raphael, the restorer Of the misguided ways of men who wander, Who at thy bidding strengthens soul and body With thine anointing. 5 May the blest Mother of our God and Saviour, May the assembly of the saints in glory, May the celestial companies of angels Ever assist us. 6 Father almighty, Son and Holy Spirit, God ever blessèd, be thou our preserver; Thine is the glory which the angels worship, Veiling their faces. Amen. Used With Tune: ISTE CONFESSOR Text Sources: Latin, 9th century

'Tis good, Lord, to be here!

Author: J. Armitage Robinson, 1858-1933 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 51 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Thy glory fills the night; Thy face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light. 2 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Thy beauty to behold, Where Moses and Elijah stand, Thy messengers of old. 3 Fulfiller of the past, Promise of things to be, We hail thy Body glorified, And our redemption see. 4 Before we taste of death, We see thy kingdom come; We fain would hold the vision bright, And make this hill our home. 5 'Tis good, Lord, to be here! Yet we may not remain; But since you bidst us leave the mount Come with us to the plain. Used With Tune: CARLISLE

Te exaltaré, me Dios, mi Rey (I will exalt my God, my King)

Author: Casodioro Cárdenas; Mary Louis Bringle, b. 1953 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Occasional Services Thanksgving Day / Harvest Festival Refrain First Line: Y alabaré tu nombre (I will praise your name forever) Lyrics: 1 I will exalt my God, my King; I will praise your name forever. I will exalt your name forever; every day I’ll praise your holy name. Refrain: I will praise your name forever; I will exalt your name forever. LORD our God, you are great and worthy of the highest praise and honor, for your greatness is far beyond us; every day I’ll praise your holy name. 2 Each generation to the next will proclaim your works of splendor, and celebrate your mighty deeds. Every day I’ll praise your holy name. [Refrain] Spanish: 1 Te exaltaré, mi Dios, mi Rey, y bendeciré tu nombre. Eternamente y para siempre, cada día te bendeciré. Refrain: Y alabaré tu nombre eternamente y para siempre. Grande es Jehová y digno de suprema alabanza; y su grandeza es inescrutable; cada día te bendeciré. 2 Generación a generación celebrará tus obras y anunciará tus poderosos hechos; cada día te bendeciré. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 145 Used With Tune: ECUADOR Text Sources: Tr. st. 1 composite

Lo! God is here! let us adore

Author: G. Tersteegen, 1697-1769; John Wesley, 1703-91 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 294 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper; Dedication Festival Lyrics: 1 Lo! God is here! let us adore And own how dreadful is this place! Let all within us feel his power, And silent bow before his face, Who know his power, his grace who prove, Serve him with awe, with reverence love. 2 Lo! God is here! Him day and night The united choirs of angels sing; To him, enthroned above all height, Heaven's hosts their noblest praises bring; To thee may all our thoughts arise Ceaseless, accepted Sacrifice. Used With Tune: MACH'S MIT MIR GOTT Text Sources: German

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

Author: Daniel L. Schutte (b. 1947) Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: Other Saints and Festivals Matthias the Apostle; Other Saints and Festivals James the Apostle First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Used With Tune: HERE I AM, LORD

Mary, weep not, weep no longer

Author: Laurence Housman, 1865-1959 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Mary, weep not, weep no longer, Now thy heart hath gained its goal; Here, in truth, the Gardener standeth, But the Gardener of thy soul, Who within thy spirit's garden By his love hath made thee whole. 2 Now from grief and lamentation Lift thy drooping heart with cheer; While for love of him thou mournest, Lo, thy Lord regained is here! Fainting for him, thou hast found him; All unknown, behold him near! 3 *Whence thy sorrow, whence thy weeping, Since with thee true bliss abides? In thy heart, though undiscovered, Balm of consolation hides: Holding all, thou canst no longer Lack the cure that Health provides. 4 Nay, no wonder if she knows not Till the Sower's seed be sown, Till from him, the Word eternal, Light within her heart is thrown. Now he calls her, and 'Rabboni,' She in turn her Lord doth own. 5 Faith that washed the feet of Jesus, Fed with dew the Fount of Grace Win for us a like compassion, That, with all the ransomed race, At the glory of his rising We may see him face to face. 6 Glory be to God and honour, Who, preferring sacrifice, Far above the rich man's bounty, Sweetness found in Mary's sighs, Who for all, his love foretasting, Spreads the banquet of the skies. Amen. Used With Tune: URBS BEATA Text Sources: Latin, 13th century