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The spiritual Coronation

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,619 hymnals First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: Angels. 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall: Bring forth the royal Diadem, To crown him Lord of all. Martyrs. 2 [Crown him ye martyrs of your God, Who from his altar call; Extol the stem of Jesse's rod, And crown him Lord of all.] Converted Jews. 3 [Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, A remnant weak and small; Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all.] Believing Gentiles. 4 Ye Gentile sinners ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall; Go—spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. Sinners of every age. 5 [Babes, men, and sires, who know him love, Who feel your sin and thrall, Now joy with all the hosts above, And crown him Lord of all.] Sinners of every nation. 6 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. Ourselves. 7 O that, with yonder sacred throng, We at his feet may fall; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ King; Christ King of saints; Christ Lord of all; Coronation of Christ; Crown Him Scripture: Song of Solomon 3:11

The Resurrection and Ascension

Appears in 501 hymnals First Line: Angels, roll the rock away Lyrics: 1 Angels, roll the rock away, Death yield up thy mighty prey: See! he rises from the tomb, Glowing with immortal bloom. Hallelujah. 2 'Tis the Savior, angels, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise; Let the earth's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. Hallelujah. 3 Now, ye saints, lift up your eyes, Now to glory see him rise, In long triumph up the sky, Up to waiting worlds on high. Hallelujah. 4 Heaven displays her portals wide, Glorious hero, thro' them ride: King of glory, mount thy throne, Thy great Father's and thy own. Hallelujah. 5 Praise him, all ye heavenly choirs, Praise, and sweep your golden lyres; Shout, O earth, in rapturous song, Let the strains be sweet and strong. Hallelujah. 6 Every note with wonder swell, Sin o'erthrown, and captiv'd hell; Where is hell's once dreaded king? Where, O death, thy mortal sting! Hallelujah. Topics: The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Resurrection of Christ; Resurrection and ascension of Christ

Thy kingdom come

Author: Beddome Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: Ascend thy throne, almighty King Lyrics: 1 Ascend thy throne, almighty king, And spread thy glories all abroad; Let thine own arm salvation bring, And be thou known the gracious God. 2 Let millions bow before thy seat, Let humble mourners seek thy face, Bring daring rebels to thy feet, Subdu'd by thy victorious grace. 3 O let the kingdoms of the world Become the kingdoms of the Lord; Let saints and angels praise thy name, Be thou thro' heav'n and earth ador'd. Topics: Worship Hymns Before Sermon; Spread of the Gospel desired; Public Religion Scripture: Matthew 6:10

A practical Improvement of Baptism

Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 63 hymnals First Line: Attend, ye children of your God Lyrics: 1 Attend, ye children of your God Ye heirs of glory hear; Let accents so divine as these, Might charm the dullest ear. 2 Baptiz'd into your Savior's death, Your souls to sin must die; With Christ your Lord, ye live anew, With Christ ascend on high. 3 There by his father's side he sits Enthron'd divinely far; Yet owns himself your brother still, And your forerunner there. 4 Rise from these earthly trifles, rise On wings of faith and love; Above your choicest treasure lies, And be your hearts above. 5 But earth and sin will drag us down, When we attempt to fly; Lord, send thy strong attractive power To raise and fix us high. Topics: Baptism Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Running the Christian Race

Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,076 hymnals First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve, And press with vigor on: An heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 'Tis God's all animating voice, That calls thee from on high: 'Tis hos own hand presents the prize, To thine aspiring eye. 3 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee if full survey; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 4 Bless'd Savior, introduc'd by thee, Have we our race begun; And crown'd with victory at thy feet We lay our laurels down. Topics: The Christian; Christian Running the race; The Christian Race

A Hymn for the Lord's day morning

Appears in 107 hymnals First Line: Awake, our drowsy souls Lyrics: 1 Awake, our drowsy souls, Shake off each slothful band, The wonders of this day Our noblest songs demand. Auspicious morn! thy blissful rays, Bright seraphs hail in song of praise. 2 At thy approaching dawn, Reluctant death resign'd The glorious prince of life, In dark domains confin'd: Th' angelic host around him bends, And 'midst their shouts, the God ascends. 3 All hail, triumphant Lord, Heaven with hosannas rings; While earth, in humbler strains, Thy praise responsive sings: Worthy art thou, who once wast slain, Thro' endless years to live and reign. 4 Make bare thy potent arm, And wing th' unerring dart, With salutary pangs, To each rebellious heart: Then dying souls for life shall sue, Numerous as drops of morning dew. Topics: Worship The Lord's Day; Public Religion

The spirit's influences compared to living water

Author: Dr. Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 61 hymnals First Line: Bless'd Jesus, source of grace divine Lyrics: 1 Bless'd Jesus, source of grace divine What soul-refreshing streams are thine! O bring these healing waters nigh, Or we must droop, and fall, and die. 2 No traveller thro' desert lands, ’Midst scorching suns, and burning sands, More needs the current to obtain, Or to enjoy refreshing rain. 3 Our longing souls aloud would sing, Spring up, celestial fountain, spring; To a redundant river flow, And cheer this thirsty land below. 4 May this blest torrent near my side, Thro' all the desert gently glide; Then in Immanuel’s land above, Spread to a sea of joy and love! Topics: The Influences and Graces of the Spirit; Influences of the Spirit; Influences of the spirit Compared to living water; Spirit of God Scripture: John 4:10

The Jubilee

Author: Toplady Appears in 959 hymnals First Line: Blow ye the trumpet, blow Lyrics: 1 Blow ye the trumpet, blow The gladly solemn sound! Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound, The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 2 Exalt the Lamb of God. The sin-atoning Lamb; Redemption by his blood, Thro' all the lands proclaim: The year of J=jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 3 [Ye, who have sold for nought The heritage above; Shall have it back, unbought, The gift of Jesus' love: The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom'd sinners home.] 4 Ye slaves of sin and hell, Your liberty receive; And safe in Jesus dwell, And blest in Jesus live: The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 5 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of pardoning grace: Ye happy souls, draw near, Behold your Savior's face: The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 6 Jesus our great high priest Has full atonement made: Ye weary spirits rest; Ye mournful souls be glad? The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. Topics: Scripture The Gospel; Gospel Represented by The Jubilee; Jubilee

The Resurrection

Appears in 1,228 hymnals First Line: Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day Lyrics: 1 Christ, the Lord, is risen to-day, Sons of men, and angels say, Raise your joys and triumphs high, Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Fought the fight, the battle won: Lo! the sun's eclipse is o'er, Lo! he sets in blood no more. 3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Christ has burst the gates of hell: Death in vain forbids his rise, Christ hath open'd Paradise. 4 Lives again our glorious King, "Where, O death, is now thy sting?" Once he dy'd our souls to save; "Where's thy vict'ry, boasting grave?" 5 Soar we now where Christ has led, Following our exalted Head: Made like him, like him we rise Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. 6 What tho' once we perish'd all, Partners of our parents' fall; Second life let us receive, In our heavenly Adam live. 7 Hail the Lord of earth and Heaven! Praise to thee by both be given! Thee we greet triumphant now, Hail! the Resurrection— thou. Topics: The Resurrection of Christ; Resurrection of Christ Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56

A Blessing requested

Appears in 167 hymnals First Line: Come, thou soul-transforming spirit Lyrics: 1 Come, thou soul-transforming spirit, Bless the sower and the seed; Let each heart thy grace inherit Raise the weak, the hungry feed; From the gospel Now supply thy people's need. 2 O may all enjoy the blessing! Which thy word's design'd to give; Let us all, thy love possessing, Joyfully the truth receive: And for ever To thy praise and glory live. Topics: Worship Hymns Before Sermon; Public Religion