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Thanks be to Thee, O Christ

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Lyrics: Thanks be to Thee, O Christ, for this Thy holy gospel. Used With Tune: GRATIA TIBI
Thanks be to Thee, O Christ
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Doxology

Author: Bishop Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,381 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Doxology First Line: Praise God from whom all blessings flow Lyrics: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH
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It is a good thing to give thanks

Appears in 269 hymnals Topics: Canticles and Ancient Hymns Used With Tune: BONUM EST CONFITERI
It is a good thing to give thanks
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O Christ, Thou Lamb of God

Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Lyrics: O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen. Used With Tune: [O Christ, Thou Lamb of God]
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Cantemus Cuncti

Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles First Line: The strain upraise of joy and praise Used With Tune: TROYTE
Cantemus Cuncti
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Father, We Praise Thee

Author: Gregory the Great (540-604); Rev. Percy Dearmer Appears in 89 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Plain Songs First Line: Father, we praise Thee, now the night is over Lyrics: 1 Father, we praise Thee, now the night is over, Active and watchful, stand we all before Thee; Singing, we offer prayer and meditation: Thus we adore Thee. 2 Monarch of all things, fit us for Thy mansions; Banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending; Bring us to heaven, where Thy saints united Joy without ending. 3 All holy Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Trinity blessed, send us Thy salvation; Thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding Through all creation. Amen. Used With Tune: PROPER SARUM (MODE VI)
Father, We Praise Thee

Salvator Mundi

Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles First Line: O Savior of the world, the Son, Lord Jesus
Salvator Mundi
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Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law

Appears in 222 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Lyrics: Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these Thy laws in our hearts, Thy laws in our hearts, we beseech Thee. Used With Tune: [Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law]
Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law
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Of the Father's love begotten

Author: Rev. John Mason Neale; Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-413); Rev. Henry W. Baker Appears in 228 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Plain Songs 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 ye 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! 3 Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore! Amen. Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
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Glory to God in the Highest

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles First Line: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men Lyrics: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men in whom He is well pleased. Used With Tune: THE ANGELIC SONG
Glory to God in the Highest

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