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Murder Of The Innocents

Author: Thomas B. Murray Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: The songs of praise were scarcely done Lyrics: 1 The songs of praise were scarcely done, Which magnified the Father’s love In sending forth His only Son, A perfect offering from above; 2 When He, the Lamb, unblemished, bright, Snatched from the tyrant’s hands in time, Amidst the silence of the night, Sought refuge in a foreign clime. 3 For murder’s threatening shadow fell On Bethl’hem, and the coasts around; And scenes too sad for tongue to tell, Were acted on that holy ground. 4 A voice was heard of those that mourn, A piteous plaint, a clamor wild; The infant from its mother torn, The mother wailing for her child. 5 ’Twas heard in Ramah long before, When Rachel, bending o’er the dead, Bemoaned her children now no more, Refusing to be comforted. 6 O dark and lamentable day, That saw fulfilled the prophet’s word, The lamb-like victims dragged away, And slaughtered by the tyrant’s sword. 7 Yet they were blest; that shining band First in the martyrs’ army stood; Fair spring flowers, nipped by Herod’s hand, Torn from the stem, baptized in blood. 8 Then, mothers, cease your mourning tones; Resign in faith what God hath giv’n; And count your parted little ones His jewels treasured up in Heav’n. Used With Tune: BRESLAU Text Sources: Lays of Christmas (London: Francis & John Rivington, 1847)

Herr Jesu Christ, dein teures Blut

Author: Johann Olearius Appears in 51 hymnals Used With Tune: O JESU CHRIST MEINS LEBENS LICHT

Thy Soul, O Jesus, Hallow Me

Author: M. Loy; Johann Scheffler Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thy soul, O Jesus, hallow me, Thy Spirit steep me all in Thee; Thy body, pierced by ruthless steel, My wretched soul and body heal. 2 The water from Thy side that poured For me a cleansing bath afford, And all Thy blood, with life divine, Revive these sluggish pow'rs of mine. 3 The bloody sweat upon Thy face Deliver me from death's embrace, And all Thy passion, cross and pain, With strength my feebleness sustain. A-men. 4 O Christ! turn not away from me, Accept and hide me quite in Thee, Within Thy holy wounds enclose And keep me safe when foes oppose. 5 In death's dark hour with me abide, And place me, Savior, at Thy side, With all Thy blessed saints on high To sing Thy praise, and never die. Topics: The Church Year Passion Used With Tune: BRESLAU

O Jesus, Lamb of God, who art

Author: Bartholomaüs Helder; Rev. A. Crull Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, Lamb of God, who art The Life and Comfort of my heart: From wrath I, wretched sinner, flee With all my many sins to Thee. 2 O God, my sinfulness is great! I groan beneath a dreadful weight; Yet, be Thou merciful, I pray, And take my guilty curse away. 3 St. John, the Baptist, biddeth me To cast my burden, Lamb, on Thee: Since Thou art come, as Friend indeed, To succor me and all in need. 4 Grant that I may amend my ways, And keep Thy Word throughout my days: To this end, Lord, abide with me, And when I die take me to Thee. Topics: The Church Year John the Baptist; Fourth Sunday of Advent Used With Tune: BRESLAU (Herr Jesu Christ, mein's Leben's Licht)

O Jesu Christe, wahres Licht

Author: Johann Heermann Appears in 91 hymnals Used With Tune: [O Jesu Christe, wahres Licht]

Throughout these Lenten days and nights

Author: James Gertmenian, 1947- Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Throughout these Lenten days and nights we turn to walk the inward way, where, meeting Christ, our guide and light, we live in hope till Easter day. 2 The pilgrim Christ, the Lamb of God, who found in weakness greater power, embraces us, though lost and flawed, and leads us to his rising hour. 3 We bear the silence, cross and pain of human burdens, human strife, while sisters, brothers help sustain our courage till the feast of life. 4 And though the road is hard and steep, the Spirit ever calls us on through Calvary’s dying, dark and deep, until we see the coming dawn. 5 So let us choose the path of one who wore, for us, the crown of thorn, and slept in death, that we might wake to life on Resurrection Morn! 6 Rejoice, O sons and daughters! Sing and shout hosannas! Raise the strain! For Christ, whose death Good Friday brings, on Easter day will live again! Topics: Church Year Lent; Feast / Food; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims; Suffering Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 Used With Tune: BRESLAU

Repent, the Kingdom Draweth Nigh

Author: Anna B. Hoppe Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Repent, the kingdom draweth nigh, The herald of the Lord doth cry. Ye sinners lost through Adam’s fall, Will ye not hearken to the call? 2. Repent! The gracious call believe, Haste His forgiveness to receive. The Prince of Life, incarnate Word, Life and salvation can afford. 3. Divine Redeemer, glorious King! Repentant hearts to Thee we bring. Thy holy blood for us was spilt, Cleanse us from all the stains of guilt. 4. Drawn by Thy Spirit, through Thy Word, Thine invitation have we heard. In answer to Thy sweet request, We come to Thee, O Christ, for rest. 5. Thy pardon, full, complete, and free, Removes sin’s awful penalty. Our Father’s love is now restored; Thou hast redeemed us, dearest Lord. 6. Let us Thy name forever bless, On earth Thy Gospel truth confess, Till saved by grace, through faith in Thee, The gates of paradise we see. Used With Tune: BRESLAU

The past is dark with sin and shame

Author: Thomas Wentworth Higginson Appears in 30 hymnals Used With Tune: BRESLAU

Bow Down Your Ear, Almighty Lord

Author: T. E. Powell, 1823-1901 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 23 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Bow down your ear, almighty Lord, And hear your Church’s suppliant cry For all who preach your saving Word And serve you in their ministry. 2 In mercy, Father, now give heed, And pour your quick'ning Spirit’s breath On those whom you have called to feed Your flock redeemed by Jesus’ death. 3 O Savior, from your pierced hand Shed on them all your gifts divine, That those who in your presence stand May form their lives to your design. 4 Blest Spirit, in their hearts abide And give them grace to watch and pray, That as they seek your flock to guide, They too may keep the narrow way. 5 O God, your strength and mercy send To shield them in their strife with sin. Grant them, enduring to the end, The crown of life at last to win. Topics: Pastors; Commemorations and Accoasions Pastors and Bishops; Pastors Used With Tune: HERR JESU CHRIST, MEINS