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The mourner blessed

Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:4 First Line: Jesus, if still the same thou art Topics: The Sinner Penitential

God Has Spoken by His Prophets

Author: George W. Briggs Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:18 Lyrics: 1 God hath spoken by the prophets, spoken the unchanging Word, each from age to age proclaiming God the one, the righteous Lord. In the world's despair and turmoil one firm anchor holds us fast: God is king, his throne eternal, God the first, and God the last. 2 God hath spoken by Christ Jesus, Christ, the everlasting Son, brightness of the Father's glory, with the Father ever one; spoken by the Word incarnate, God of God, ere time was born; Light of Light, to earth descending, Christ, as God in human form. 3 God is speaking by his Spirit, speaking to our hearts again; in the agelong Word expounding God's own message, now as then. Through the rise and fall of nations one sure faith yet standing fast: God abides, his Word unchanging, God the first, and God the last. Topics: Jesus Christ God Incarnate; Descants; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Jesus Christ God Incarnate; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Light; Proclamation; Holy Scriptures; Trinity Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY

Love to our Enemies from the example of Christ

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:44 First Line: Aloud we sing the wondrous grace Lyrics: 1 Aloud we sing the wondrous grace, Christ to his murderers bare; Which made the tottering cross its throne, And hung its trophies there. 2 "Father forgive," his mercy cried, With his expiring breath, And drew eternal blessings down On those who wrought his death. 3 Jesus, this wond'rous love we sing, And whilst we sing admire; Breathe on our souls, and kindle there, The same celestial fire. 4 Sway'd by thy dear example, we For enemies will pray; With love, their hatred, and their curse With blessings will repay. Topics: Graces of the Spirit Love to Enemies; Love to Enemies; Example of Christ

We Come, O Christ, to You

Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.8 Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:16 First Line: We come, O Christ to you Lyrics: 1 We come, O Christ, to you, true Son of God and man; by whom all things consist, in whom all life began: In you alone we live and move, and have our being in your love. 2 You are the Way to God, your blood our ransom paid; in you we face our Judge and Maker unafraid; before the throne absolved we stand: your love has met your law’s demand. 3 You are the living Truth, all wisdom dwells in you, the source of every skill, the one eternal TRUE! O great I AM! in you we rest, sure answer to our every quest. 4 You only are true Life, to know you is to live the more abundant life that earth can never give. O risen Lord! we live in you: in us each day your life renew! 5 We worship you, Lord Christ, our Savior and our King; to you our youth and strength adoringly we bring: so fill our hearts that all may view your life in us, and turn to you! Topics: Jesus Christ Son of Man; Jesus Christ Truth; Commitment; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Son of Man; Jesus Christ Truth; Praise of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: DARWALL

Be Not Afraid

Author: Bob, Dufford, SJ, 1943- Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10 First Line: You shall cross the barren desert Refrain First Line: Be not afraid. I go before you always Topics: Promise & Hope Used With Tune: [You shall cross the barren desert]

We Are Called

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:6 First Line: Come! Live in the light! Refrain First Line: We are called to act with justice Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood; City of God; Courage; Discipleship; Freedom; Hope; Humility; Justice; Kingdom/Reign of God; Light; Love for Others; Ministry; Mission; Service; Social Concern; Song; Unity Used With Tune: [Come! live in the light]

Whatsoever You Do

Author: Willard F. Jabusch, b. 1930 Meter: 10.10.11 with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 First Line: When I was hungry, you gave me to eat Refrain First Line: Whatsoever you do to the least of my people Topics: Homeland; Thirst Used With Tune: WHATSOEVER YOU DO

Pray for the church afflicted and oppressed

Author: F. Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12 Lyrics: 1 Pray for the church afflicted and oppressed, for all who suffer for the gospel's sake, that Christ may show us how to serve them best in that one kingdom Satan cannot shake. But how much more than us they have to give, who by their dying show us how to live! 2 Pray for Christ's dissidents, who daily wait, as Jesus waited in the olive grove, the unjust trial, the pre-determined fate, the world's contempt for reconciling love. Shall all they won for us, at such a cost, be by our negligence or weakness lost? 3 Pray that if times of testing should lay bare what sort we are, who call ourselves his own, we may be counted worthy then to wear, with quiet fortitude, Christ's only crown: the crown that in his saints he wears again the crown of thorns that signifies his reign. Topics: Peace and Justice; Maundy Thursday Used With Tune: UNDE ET MEMORES

God! As with silent hearts we bring to mind

Author: Fred Kaan, 1919-2009 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:9 Topics: Times and Seasons; Justice and Peace Used With Tune: SUPREME SACRIFICE

Jerusalem, My Destiny

Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6 First Line: Other spirits, lesser gods Refrain First Line: I have fixed my eyes on your hills Topics: Journey Used With Tune: [Other spirits, lesser gods]