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Hark, the Hosts of Heaven are Singing

Author: E. H. Plumptre Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth of First Line: Hark, the hosts of heav'n are singing Lyrics: 1 Hark, the hosts of heav’n are singing Praises to their new-born Lord, Strains of sweetest music flinging, Not a note or word unheard. 2 On this night, all nights excelling, God’s high praises sounded forth, As their lowly flocks they tended, Came new tidings from the skies. 3 All the hosts of heaven are chanting Songs with power to stir and thrill, And the universe is panting Joy’s deep longings to fulfill. 4 On this day then through creation Let the glorious hymn ring out; Let men hail the great salvation, “God with us,” with song and shout. Used With Tune: OSWALD

O Morning Star, how fair and bright

Author: Rev. Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8 Appears in 66 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth and Infancy of Lyrics: 1 O Morning Star, how fair and bright Thou beamest forth in truth and light! O Sovereign meek and lowly! Thou Root of Jesse, David's Son, My Lord and Master, Thou hast won My heart to serve Thee solely! Thou art holy, Fair and glorious, all victorious, Rich in blessing, Rule and might o'er all possessing. 2 Thou heavenly Brightness! Light divine! O deep within my heart now shine, And make Thee there an altar! Fill me with joy and strength to be Thy member, ever joined to Thee In love that cannot falter; Toward Thee longing Doth possess me; turn and bless me; Here in sadness Eye and heart long for Thy gladness! Amen. Used With Tune: FRANKFORT

A Penitent's Plea

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Christian Activity; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Holiness; Assurance Desired; Baptism; Character Depraved from Birth; Character New Birth Essential to Good; Christ Confessing; Christians Debt of; Christians Duties of; Christians Evangelists; Christians Graces of; Christians Saved by Grace; Deliverance From Sin; Faith Act of; Faith Walking by; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Preaching of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Justifying; Grace Restoring; Grace Sovereign ; Heart Claimed of God; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Holiness Of Christians; The Holy Spirit; Humility; Joy Prayer for; Man Sinful and Lost Condition; Pardon Sought; Parents and Children; Penitence; Praise For Work of Redemption; Prayer Confession in; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; Prayer For Pardon; Regeneration; Repentance; Revival; The Righteous Contrasted with the Wicked; Sin Confession of; Sin Conviction of; Sin Hatred of; Sin Original; Sin Salvation from; Sin Washed away; Thanksgiving For God's Mercies; Truth; Worship Sincerity in First Line: God be merciful to me Lyrics: 1 God, be merciful to me, On Thy grace I rest my plea; Plenteous in compassion Thou, Blot out my transgression now; Wash me, make me pure within, Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin, Wash me, make me pure within, Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin. 2 I am evil born in sin; Thou desired truth within. Thou alone my Saviour art, Teach Thy wisdom to my heart; Make me pure, Thy grace bestow, Wash me whiter than the snow, Make me pure, Thy grace bestow, Wash me whiter than the snow. 3 Gracious God, my heart renew, Make my spirit right and tree; Cast me not away from Thee, Let Thy Spirit dwell in me; Thy salvation's joy impart, Steadfast make my willing heart, Thy salvation's joy impart, Steadfast make my willing heart. 4 Sinners then shall learn from me And return, O God, to Thee; Saviour, all my guilt remove, And my tongue shall sing Thy love; Touch my silent lips, O Lord, And my mouth shall praise accord, Touch my silent lips, O Lord, And my mouth shall praise accord. Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: REFUGE

Blessed Redeemer

Author: Avis B. Christiansen, 1895-1985 Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 66 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Ash Wednesday; Atonement; Cross of Christ; Good Friday; Jesus Christ Crucifixion & Death; Jesus Christ Savior; New Birth; Praise; Redemption; Salvation; Testimony First Line: Up Calv’ry’s mountain, one dreadful morn Refrain First Line: Blessed Redeemer, precious Redeemer! Used With Tune: REDEEMER

Songs of Praise

Author: Montgomery Appears in 550 hymnals Topics: Advent of Christ At Birth First Line: Songs of praise the angels sang

Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Rev. Martin Luther Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth and Infancy of Lyrics: 1 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. 2 My heart for very joy doth leap, My lips no more can silence keep; I, too, must sing with joyful tongue That sweetest ancient cradle song. 3 Glory to God in highest heaven, Who unto man His Son hath given, While angels sing with tender mirth, A glad new year to all the earth. Amen. Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

Rejoice, Ye Shepherds

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 167 hymnals Topics: Christ Birth of First Line: Rejoice, ye shepherds, lift your eyes Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye shepherds, lift your eyes, And send your fear away! Good news from regions of the skies: A Saviour’s born today. Our Saviour makes His entrance here, But not as mortals do; Lord Jesus whom the angels fear Is come to dwell with you. 2 No gold, no purple swaddling bands, No royal shining things, A manger for His cradle stands And holds the King of kings. Go, shepherds, where the Infant lies, And see His humble throne; With tears of joy in all your eyes, Go, shepherds, kiss the Son! 3 Thus Gabriel sings, and all around The heav’nly armies throng; They tune their harps to lofty sound, And thus conclude their song: All glory to the Lord our God! Let peace surround the earth; Let all men know their Maker’s love At their Redeemer’s birth. Used With Tune: OXFORD

Hallelujah, 'tis Done!

Author: P. P. B. Appears in 146 hymnals Topics: God Promises; Christ Blood; Christ Rock; New Birth; The Call Accepted; Joy Of Holiness First Line: 'Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, 'tis done, I believe on the Son Used With Tune: ['Tis the promise of God, full salvation to give]

He Lifted Me

Author: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932 Appears in 197 hymnals Topics: Christ Saviour; New Birth; The Christian Way of Life Praise and Testimony First Line: In loving kindness Jesus came Refrain First Line: From singing sand He lifted me Lyrics: 1 In lovingkindness Jesus came My soul in mercy to reclaim, And from the depths of sin and shame Thro' grace He lifted me. Refrain: From sinking sand He lifted me, With tender hand He lifted me, From shades of night to plains of light, Oh, praise His name, He lifted me! 2 He called me long before I heard, Before my sinful heart was stirred, But when I took Him at His word, Forgiv'n He lifted me. (Refrain) 3 His brow was pierced with many a thorn, His hands by cruel nails were torn, When from my guilt and grief, forlorn, In love He lifted me. (Refrain) 4 Now on a higher plane I dwell, And with my soul I know 'tis well; Yet how or why, I cannot tell, He should have lifted me. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [In loving kindness Jesus came]