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O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Appears in 843 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Mary Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
and gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth,
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to men on earth.
3 How silently, how silently
the wondrous Gift is given;
so God imparts to human hearts
the blessings of his heaven!
No ear may hear his coming,
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him still
the dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in;
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel.
Scripture: Job 38:7 Used With Tune: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Lead Me to Calvary
Author: Jennie E. Hussey Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 126 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Mary Magdalene First Line: King of my life, I crown thee now Refrain First Line: Lest I forget Gethsemane Lyrics: 1 King of my life, I crown thee now,
thine shall the glory be;
lest I forget thy thorn-crowned brow,
lead me to Calvary.
[Refrain:]
Lest I forget Gethsemane,
lest I forget thine agony,
lest I forget thy love for me,
lead me to Calvary.
2 Show me the tomb where thou wast laid,
tenderly mourned and wept;
angels in robes of light arrayed
guarded thee whilst thou slept. (Refrain)
3 Let me like Mary through the gloom,
come with a gift to thee;
show to me now the empty tomb,
lead me to Calvary. (Refrain)
4 May I be willing, Lord, to bear
daily my cross for thee;
even thy cup of grief to share,
thou hast borne all for me. (Refrain) Scripture: Luke 9:23 Used With Tune: DUNCANNON
Lead Me to Calvary
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 762 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Simeon, Anna Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o'er all the earth;
ye who sang creation's story,
now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Refrain:
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn King.
2 Shepherds in the fields abiding,
watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing,
yonder shines the infant Light: [Refrain]
3 Sages, leave your contemplations,
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of Nations,
ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain]
4 Saints before the altar bending,
watching long in hope and fear,
suddenly the Lord, descending,
in his temple shall appear. [Refrain]
5 Though an infant now we view him
he will share his Father's throne,
gather all the nations to him;
every knee shall then bow down. [Refrain]
Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE
Angels from the Realms of Glory
The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Abraham Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above,
Ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love.
Jehovah, great I AM,
by earth and heaven confessed:
we bow and bless the sacred name
forever blest.
2 He by himself has sworn,
we on his oath depend,
we shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heaven ascend;
we shall behold his face,
we shall his power adore,
and sing the wonders of his grace
forevermore.
3 The God who reigns on high
the great archangels sing,
and “Holy, holy, holy!” cry,
“Almighty King!
Who was and is the same,
and evermore shall be:
eternal Father, great I AM,
we worship thee.”
4 The whole triumphant host
give thanks to God on high;
“Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!”
they ever cry.
Hail, Abraham’s God, and mine!
With heaven our songs we raise;
all might and majesty are thine,
and endless praise.
Scripture: Exodus 3:6-14 Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Paraphrase of Hebrew Yigdal
The God of Abraham Praise
Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming
Author: Theodore Baker; Harriet Krauth Spaeth Meter: Irregular Appears in 101 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Isaiah, Jesse, Mary Lyrics: 1 Lo! how a rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung,
of Jesse's lineage coming, as saints of old have sung.
It came a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter,
when half spent was the night.
2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind;
with Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind.
To show God's love aright, she bore to us a Savior,
when half spent was the night.
3 This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air,
dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere.
True man, yet very God, from sin and death he saves us
and lightens every load.
Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:1 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: German carol, 16th century
Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming
Angels We Have Heard on High
Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 235 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Mary, Joseph Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high
sweetly singing o'er the plains,
and the mountains in reply
echo back their joyous strains.
Refrain:
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say, what may the tidings be
which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain]
3 Come to Bethlehem, and see
him whose birth the angels sing;
come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain]
4 See within a manger laid
Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth!
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
sing with us our Savior's birth. [Refrain]
Scripture: Luke 2:6-20 Used With Tune: GLORIA Text Sources: Traditional French carol, 18th C.; trans. from Crown of Jesus Music,1862, alt.
Angels We Have Heard on High
All Glory, Laud and Honor
Author: Theodulph of Orleans ; John M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 601 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons David First Line: Thou art the King of Israel Lyrics: Refrain:
All glory, laud and honor
to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
1 Thou art the King of Israel,
thou David’s royal Son,
who in the Lord’s name comest,
the King and blessed One! [Refrain]
2 The company of angels
are praising thee on high,
and we with all creation
in chorus make reply: [Refrain]
3 The people of the Hebrews
with palms before thee went;
our praise and prayer and anthems
before thee we present: [Refrain]
4 To thee, before thy passion,
they sang their hymns of praise;
to thee, now high exalted,
our melody we raise: [Refrain]
5 Thou didst accept their praises–
accept the prayers we bring,
who in all good delightest,
thou good and gracious King! [Refrain]
Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9 Used With Tune: ST. THEODULPH
All Glory, Laud and Honor
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
Author: Jean Tisserand, 15th C.; John M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 191 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Thomas First Line: O sons and daughters let us sing Lyrics: 1 O sons and daughters, let us sing!
The King of heaven, the glorious King,
o'er death and hell rose triumphing.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 That Easter morn at break of day,
the faithful women went their way
to seek the tomb where Jesus lay.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 An angel clad in white they see,
who sat and spake unto the three,
"Your Lord doth go to Galilee."
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 That night the apostles met in fear;
amidst them came their Lord most dear
and said, "My peace be on all here."
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 On this most holy day of days,
our hearts and voices, Lord, we raise
to thee, in jubilee and praise.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
6 When Thomas first the tidings heard,
how they had seen the risen Lord,
he doubted the disciples' word.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
7 "My pierc-ed side, O Thomas, see;
my hands, my feet, I show to thee;
not faithless, but believing be."
Alleluia! Alleluia!
8 No longer Thomas then denied;
he saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"Thou art my Lord and God!" he cried.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
9 How blest are they who have not seen
and yet whose faith has constant been,
for they eternal life shall win.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Scripture: Mark 16:6-7 Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Author: Charles Coffin; John Chandler Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 230 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons John the Baptist Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh:
awake and listen for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.
2 Let every heart be cleansed from sin,
make straight the way for God within,
and so prepare to be the home
where such a mighty guest may come.
3 For you are our salvation, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward;
without your grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.
4 To heal the sick, stretch out your hand,
and make the fallen sinner stand;
shine out, and let your light restore
earth's own true loveliness once more.
5 To you, O Christ, all praises be,
whose advent sets your people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit evermore! Scripture: Genesis 15:1 Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
In the Garden
Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 8.9.10.7 with refrain Appears in 259 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons Mary Magdalene First Line: I come to the garden alone Refrain First Line: And he walks with me Lyrics: 1 I come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses;
and the voice I hear, falling on my ear,
the Son of God discloses.
Refrain:
And he walks with me, and he talks with me,
and he tells me I am his own,
and the joy we share, as we tarry there,
none other has ever known.
2 He speaks, and the sound of his voice
is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
and the melody that he gave to me
within my heart is ringing. [Refrain]
3 I’d stay in the garden with him
though the night around me be falling,
but he bids me go; through the voice of woe
his voice to me is calling. [Refrain]
Scripture: John 20:11-18 Used With Tune: GARDEN
In the Garden
O Bless the Lord, My Soul!
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 252 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Moses, Elijah First Line: O bless the Lord, my soul Lyrics: 1 O bless the Lord, my soul!
Let all within me join
and help my tongue to praise his name
whose mercies are divine.
2 O bless the Lord, my soul,
Let not his mercies lie
forgotten in unthankfulness,
from lack of praise to die.
3 For God forgives our sins
and God relieves our pain;
the Lord who heals our sicknesses
renews our strength again.
4 He crowns our life with love
when ransomed from the grave;
he who redeemed my soul from hell
has sovereign power to save.
5 The Lord provides our food
and gives the sufferers rest;
the Lord has judgment for the proud,
and justice for the oppressed.
6 His mighty works and ways
by Moses he made known,
but gave the world his truth and grace
by his belovèd Son.
Scripture: Psalm 103:1-8 Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG
O Bless the Lord, My Soul!
Once in Royal David's City
Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 407 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons David Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city
stood a lowly cattle shed,
where a mother laid her baby
in a manger for his bed:
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little child.
2 He came down to earth from heaven
who is God and Lord of all,
and his shelter was a stable,
and his cradle was a stall:
with the poor and meek and lowly
lived on earth our Savior holy.
3 For he is our childhood's pattern,
day by day like us he grew,
he was little, weak, and helpless,
tears and smiles like us he knew:
and he feels for all our sadness,
and he shares in all our gladness.
4 And our eyes at last shall see him,
through his own redeeming love;
for that child, so dear and gentle,
is our Lord in heaven above,
and he leads his children on
to the place where he has gone.
Scripture: Luke 2:11 Used With Tune: IRBY
Once in Royal David's City
Jesus Comes with All His Grace
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 Appears in 51 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Abraham Lyrics: 1 Jesus comes with all his grace,
comes to save a fallen race:
object of our glorious hope,
Jesus comes to lift us up.
Alleluia!
2 Let the living stones cry out;
let the seed of Abram shout;
praise we all our lowly King,
give him thanks, rejoice, and sing.
Alleluia!
3 He has our salvation wrought,
he our captive souls has bought,
he has reconciled to God,
he has washed us in his blood.
Alleluia!
4 We are now his lawful right:
walk as children of the light;
we shall soon obtain the grace,
pure in heart, to see his face.
Alleluia!
5 We shall gain our calling's prize;
after God we all shall rise,
filled with joy, and love, and peace,
perfected in holiness.
Alleluia! Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Used With Tune: WUERTTEMBERG
Jesus Comes with All His Grace
Jesus Loves Me
Author: Anna Bartlett Warner; David Rutherford McGuire Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 613 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Life and Teachings; Assurance; Bible; Biblical Narrative; Choruses and Refrains; God Love; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Love of; Jesus Christ Person; Jesus Christ Presence; Jesus Christ Teacher/Teachings; Revelation; Word of God; Proper 9 Year A; Proper 20 Year B; Proper 22 Year B First Line: Jesus love me, this I know Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me! Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME
Jesus Loves Me
For Ages Women Hoped and Prayed
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Mary Scripture: Luke 1:28 Used With Tune: VOX DILECTI
For Ages Women Hoped and Prayed
As Jacob with Travel Was Weary
Meter: Irregular Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Jacob First Line: As Jacob with travel was weary one day Refrain First Line: Alleluia to Jesus who died on the tree Lyrics: 1 As Jacob with travel was weary one day,
at night on a stone for a pillow he lay;
he saw in a vision a ladder so high,
that its foot was on earth and its top in the sky:
[Refrain:]
Alleluia to Jesus, who died on the tree
and has raised up a ladder of mercy for me,
and has raised up a ladder of mercy for me.
2 The ladder is long, it is strong and well-made,
has stood hundreds of years and is not yet decayed;
many millions have climbed it and reached Zion's hill,
many millions by faith now are climbing it still: (Refrain)
3 Come, let us ascend! All may climb it who will,
for the angels of Jacob are guarding it still;
and remember, each step that by faith we pass o'er,
many prophets and martyrs have trod it before: (Refrain)
4 And when we arrive at the haven of rest,
we shall hear the glad words, "Come to me all the blest,
here are regions of light, here are mansions of bliss."
Who would not want to climb such a ladder as this. (Refrain)
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Used With Tune: JACOB'S LADDER Text Sources: Traditional English carol, c. 18th C.
As Jacob with Travel Was Weary
Christ upon the Mountain Peak
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 7.8.7.8 with alleluia Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Moses, Elijah Lyrics: 1 Christ upon the mountain peak
stands alone in glory blazing;
let us, if we dare to speak,
with the saints and angels praise him:
Alleluia!
2 Trembling at his feet we saw
Moses and Elijah speaking;
all the prophets and the law
shout through them their joyful greeting:
Alleluia!
3 Swift the cloud of glory came,
God proclaiming in the thunder
Jesus as his Son by name;
nations cry aloud in wonder!
Alleluia!
4 This is God's beloved Son:
law and prophets before him;
First and Last and only One,
let creation now adore him!
Alleluia!
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Used With Tune: MOWSLEY
Christ upon the Mountain Peak
Two Fishermen
Author: Suzanne Toolan Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Jesus’ followers First Line: Two fisherman, who lived along Refrain First Line: Leave all things you have Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Used With Tune: LEAVE ALL THINGS
Two Fishermen
Blest Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons John the Baptist Scripture: Luke 1:68-79
Blest Be the God of Israel
To a Virgin Meek and Mild
Author: Vigleik E. Boe; Oscar Overby Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Mary Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Used With Tune: LO DESEMBRE CONGELAT
To a Virgin Meek and Mild
Mary's Little Boy-Child
Author: Jester Hairston Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Mary, Joseph First Line: Long time ago in Bethlehem Refrain First Line: Hark now, hear the angels sing Scripture: Luke 2:20 Used With Tune: HAIRSTON
Mary's Little Boy-Child
Our Savior's Infant Cries Were Heard
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Mary, Joseph, Herod Scripture: Matthew 2:13 Used With Tune: BARIUM SPRINGS HOME
Our Savior's Infant Cries Were Heard
These Are the Facts
Author: Michael Saward Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Adam First Line: These are the facts as we have received them Scripture: Luke 24:27
These Are the Facts
We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder
Meter: Irregular Appears in 93 hymnals Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Biblical Narrative; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Perfection; Discipleship and Service Lyrics:
1 We are climbing Jacob’s ladder;
we are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
we are climbing Jacob’s ladder;
soldiers of the cross.
2 Every round goes higher, higher;
every round goes higher, higher,
every round goes higher, higher;
soldiers of the cross.
3 Sinner, do you love my Jesus?
Sinner, do you love my Jesus?
Sinner, do you love my Jesus?
Soldiers of the cross.
4 If you love him, why not serve him?
If you love him, why not serve him?
If you love him, why not serve him?
Soldiers of the cross.
5 We are climbing higher, higher;
we are climbing higher, higher,
we are climbing higher, higher;
soldiers of the cross.
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17 Used With Tune: JACOB'S LADDER Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual
We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder
What Fabled Names from Judah's Past
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places Peter; Epiphany and Ministry of Christ ; Jesus Christ Teaching of; Jesus Christ Person of; Proclamation/Testimony; Profession of Faith Refrain First Line: "You are the Christ! God's holy son Scripture: Luke 9:18-20 Used With Tune: UNE JEUNE PUCELLE
What Fabled Names from Judah's Past
In the Power of God's Own Spirit
Author: Albert F. Bayly Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places Nazareth; Deliverance; Epiphany and Ministry of Christ ; Jesus Christ Teaching of; Jesus Christ Person of; Jesus Christ Life of; Society First Line: In the power of God's own Spirit Scripture: Luke 4:14-21 Used With Tune: THE SPAIN
In the Power of God's Own Spirit
James and John Once Came to Jesus
Author: Paul O. Davidson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places Sons of Zebedee (James and John); God Nature of; Jesus Christ Teaching of; Jesus Christ Person of; Ministry and Service Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Used With Tune: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE
James and John Once Came to Jesus
See Christ, Who on the River's Shore
Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Baptism of Our Lord; Biblical Names and Places John the Baptizer; Epiphany and Ministry of Christ ; Jesus Christ Person of; Jesus Christ Life of; Temptations Lyrics: 1 See Christ, who on the river's shore
with John the Baptist stood,
his secret in the name he bore:
the holy Lamb of God.
See all his body washed and wet,
baptized in Jordan's flow,
as here his shame and glory meet,
his pain and triumph show.
2 See Christ submits himself to John;
the Lord bows to his slave!
See where he stoops, the sinless one,
to share a sinner's grave!
See him arising from the stream
where all the past now dies;
for yet a colder tomb he came
and now calls us to rise.
3 See Christ, to whom the Father speaks
as his beloved Son;
Messiah's chosen task he takes,
the servant's work begun.
See him on whom the Spirit fell,
descending like a dove,
in whom we find a springing well
of peace and joy and love.
4 See Christ through forty hungry days
with sand and stones for bed;
in lonely trials and desert ways
with him may we be led.
See him, the anointed Lamb who died,
to whom all praise we bring;
see Christ baptized, Christ crucified,
and Christ our reigning King! Scripture: Mark 1:9-13 Used With Tune: NOEL
See Christ, Who on the River's Shore
Where Mists upon the Mountain Swirled
Author: John Core Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places Elijah; Biblical Names and Places Moses; Biblical Names and Places Peter; Jesus Christ Person of; Jesus Christ Life of; Light (see also Illumination and Epiphany and Ministry of Christ); Transfiguration of our Lord Scripture: Luke 9:28-36 Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS
Where Mists upon the Mountain Swirled
When Jesus Passed through Jericho
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle Meter: 8.6.8.6.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zacchaeus; Epiphany and Ministry of Christ ; Family of God; Jesus Christ Teaching of; Jesus Christ Person of; Jesus Christ Life of; Mealtime; Missions and Witness Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Used With Tune: DOVE OF PEACE
When Jesus Passed through Jericho
Are You the One?
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places John the Baptizer; Comfort and Encouragement; Epiphany and Ministry of Christ ; Jesus Christ Person of; Jesus Christ Teaching of; Jesus Christ Miracles of; Sickness and Healing First Line: "Are you the one," they asked him, Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34 Used With Tune: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVOGELEIN Text Sources: Time Now to Gather
Are You the One?
Tell John His Prophecy Was True
Author: Gracia Grindal Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Biblical Names and Places John the Baptizer; Comfort and Encouragement; Epiphany and Ministry of Christ ; Jesus Christ Teaching of; Jesus Christ Person of; Return of Christ; Sickness and Healing Scripture: Luke 4:16-20 Used With Tune: BROTHER JAMES' AIR
Tell John His Prophecy Was True
