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Lord, now let your servant
Author: James Seddon (1915-1983) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple; Church year Presentation of Christ in the temple (Candlemas) Lyrics: 1 Lord, now let your servant
go his way in peace —
your great love has brought me
joy that will not cease.
2 For my eyes have seen him
promised from of old —
saviour of all people,
shepherd of one fold.
3 Light of revelation
to the Gentiles shown,
light of Israel's glory
to the world made known. Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Used With Tune: NORTH COATES Text Sources: Nunc Dimittis, The Song of Simeon
Lord, now let your servant
In our darkness light has shone
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple Lyrics: 1 In our darkness light has shone,
Alleluia,
still today the light shines on,
Alleluia;
Word made flesh in human birth,
Alleluia,
Light and Life of all the earth,
Alleluia!
2 Christ the Son incarnate see,
Alleluia,
by whom all things came to be,
Alleluia;
through the world his splendours shine,
Alleluia,
full of grace and truth divine,
Alleluia!
3 All who now in him believe,
Alleluia,
everlasting life receive,
Alleluia;
born of God and in his care,
Alleluia,
we his name and nature share,
Alleluia!
4 Christ a child on earth appears,
Alleluia,
crown of all creation's years,
Alleluia;
God's eternal Word has come,
Alleluia,
he shall lead his people home,
Alleluia! Scripture: John 1:1-14 Used With Tune: UPTON CHEYNEY
In our darkness light has shone
Jesu, redemptor omnium
Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple Scripture: Psalm 56 Used With Tune: [Jesu, redemptor omnium] Text Sources: Taizé Community
Jesu, redemptor omnium
Restore, O Lord
Author: Graham Kendrick; Chris Rolinson Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Years A, B, and C Presentation of Christ in the Temple Scripture: Genesis 4:7 Used With Tune: [Restore, O Lord]
Restore, O Lord
I was overjoyed, Alleluia!
Author: Albert McPherson, 1927-; Michael Wentzell, 1939-73 Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Saints Days and Holy Days Presentation of Christ in the Temple First Line: Jerusalem our home, Alleluia Used With Tune: PSALM 122
I was overjoyed, Alleluia!
To us a child of royal birth
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Saints Days and Holy Days Presentation of Christ in the Temple Lyrics: 1 To us a child of royal birth,
heir of the promises, is given;
the invisible appears on earth,
the son of man, the God of heaven.
2 A saviour born, in love supreme
he comes our fallen souls to raise;
he comes his people to redeem
with all the fulness of his grace.
3 The Christ by raptured seers foretold,
filled with the eternal Spirit’s power,
Prophet, and Priest, and King behold,
the Lord of all the worlds adore.
4 The Lord of hosts, the God most high,
who quits his throne on earth to live,
we welcome now with holy joy,
with faith into our hearts receive. Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18 Used With Tune: KILLIBEGS
To us a child of royal birth
Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates
Author: Bert Polman Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Advent; Church Year All Saints' Day; Church Year Ascension of the Lord; Church Year Christ the King; Church Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Church Year Transfiguration; Earth; Elements of Worship Call to Worship; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Preparation for Worship; Enthronement Psalms; Faith; Freedom; God Trust in; God as Creator; God as King; God's Sovereignty; God's Armor; God's Face; God's Majesty; God's Strength; Guilt; Hope; Idols and Idolatry; Innocence; Processions; Temple; Ten Commandments 2nd Commandment (do not make graven emages); The Creation; Unity and Fellowship; Worship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, All Saints' Day, November 1; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 10-16 Refrain First Line: Hosanna, hosanna! Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: VINEYARD HAVEN
Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates
Better Is One Day
Author: Matt Redman Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 First Line: How lovely is your dwelling place Refrain First Line: Better is one day in your courts Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord Almighty.
For my soul longs and even faints for you.
For here my heart is satisfied,
within your presence.
I sing beneath the shadow of your wings.
Refrain:
Better is one day in your courts,
better is one day in your house,
better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere.
Better is one day in your courts,
better is one day in your house,
better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere,
than thousands elsewhere.
2 One thing I ask and I would seek:
to see your beauty,
to find you in the place your glory dwells.
One thing I ask and I would seek:
to see your beauty,
To find you in the place your glory dwells. [Refrain]
Bridge:
My heart and flesh cry out
for you, the living god;
your Spirit's water to my soul.
I've tasted and I've seen,
come once again to me;
I will draw near to you,
I will draw near to you. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: [How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord God Almighty]
Better Is One Day
Lord God, you now have set your servant free
Author: Rae E. Whitney, 1927- Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Saints Days and Holy Days Presentation of Christ in the Temple Scripture: Luke 2:29-35 Used With Tune: SONG 1
Lord God, you now have set your servant free
We hail thy presence glorious
Author: Richard Godfrey Parsons, 1882-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Years A, B, and C Presentation of Christ in the Temple Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM
We hail thy presence glorious
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