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Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: John Mason Neale; Henry W. Baker; Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-ca. 410) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 227 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Ecumenism; Other Observances Reformation Day 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 you 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 you with God the Father, And the Spirit, one in three, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore! Amen. Scripture: Revelation 1:8 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

We Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 484 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Stewardship Lyrics: 1 We sing the mighty power of God, That made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. We sing the Wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at his command, And all the stars obey. 2 We sing the goodness of the Lord, That filled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with his word, And then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, Where'er we turn my eyes: If we survey the ground we tread, Or gaze upon the skies! 3 There's not a plant or flower below But makes your glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from your throne; All creatures, many as they be, Are ever in your care, And everywhere that man can be, We see your presence there. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 89 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright

Author: John Chandler; Charles Coffin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 97 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Christian Education Lyrics: 1 What star is this, with beams so bright, More lovely than the noonday light? ’Tis sent to announce a newborn King, Glad tidings of our God to bring. 2 ’Tis now fulfilled what God decreed, “From Jacob shall a star proceed"; And lo! the Eastern sages stand, To read in heaven the Lord’s command. 3 O Jesus, while the star of grace Impels us on to seek your face, Let not our slothful hearts refuse The guidance of your light to use. 4 To God the Father, heavenly Light, To Christ, revealed in earthly night, To God the Holy Ghost we raise An endless song of thankful praise! Amen. Scripture: Matthew 2:2 Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS (Praetorius)

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,080 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Stewardship Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God. All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Used With Tune: HAMBURG

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 724 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Mission Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised! Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised! 2 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find: May Jesus Christ be praised! Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this: May Jesus Christ be praised! 3 Let earth's wide circle round In joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised! Let air and sea and sky, From depth to height, reply: May Jesus Christ be praised! 4 Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this th'eternal song, Through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised! Amen. Scripture: Luke 21:38 Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: German hymn, 18th(?) century

You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 695 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Mission Lyrics: 1 You servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad his wonderful name; The name all victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, and rules over all. 2 Our God rules on high, almighty to save; And still He is nigh, his presence we have. The great congregation his triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. 3 Salvation to God, who sits on the throne, Let all cry aloud and honor the Son. The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore, and give him his right, All glory and power, and wisdom and might; All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love. Amen. Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12 Used With Tune: LYONS

Son of God, Eternal Savior

Author: Somerset Corry Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Ecumenism; Other Observances Stewardship Lyrics: 1 Son of God, eternal Savior, Source of life and truth and grace, Son of Man, whose birth incarnate Hallows all our human race; You our Head, who, throned in glory, For your own do ever plead, Fill us with your love and pity, Heal our wrongs, and help our need. 2 Lord, as you have lived for others, So may we for others live; Freely have your gifts been granted, Freely may your servants give. Yours the gold and yours the silver, Yours the wealth of land and sea, We, the stewards of your bounty, Faithful to our trust should be. 3 Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of love and Prince of Peace; Hush the storm of strife and passion, Bid its cruel discords cease. By your patient years of toiling, By your silent hours of pain, Quench our fevered thirst of pleasure, Shame our selfish greed of gain. 4 See the Christ-like host advancing, High and lowly, great and small, Linked in bonds of common service For the common Lord of all. As you prayed and as you labored That your people should be one, Grant, O grant our hope’s fruition: Here on earth your will be done. Amen. Scripture: Titus 2:13-14 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 754 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Reformation Day; Other Observances Stewardship; Other Observances World Communion; Other Observances World Peace Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell, Come ye before him and rejoice. 2 Know that the Lord is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH (altered rhythm)

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Joseph A. Seiss Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 619 hymnals Topics: Other Observances Mission; Other Observances Stewardship; Other Observances World Communion; Other Observances World Peace Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight, And all the twinkling, starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels heaven can boast. 4 Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be thine! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 45:2 Used With Tune: CRUSADERS' HYMN Text Sources: MS., Münster, 1662; alt.

Judge Eternal, Throned. in Splendor

Author: Henry Scott Holland Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: Other Observances World Peace First Line: Judge eternal, throned in splendor Lyrics: 1 Judge eternal, throned in splendor, Lord of lords and Kings of kings, With the living fire of judgment Purge this realm of bitter things: Solace all its wide dominion With the healing of your wings. 2 Still the weary folk are pining For the hour that brings release; And the city's crowded clangor Cries aloud for sin to cease; And the homesteads and the woodlands Plead in silence for their peace. 3 Crown, O God, your own endeavor: Cleave our darkness with your sword: Feed the faint and hungry people With the richness of your Word; Cleanse the body of this nation Through the glory of the Lord. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 82:8 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN