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God of grace and God of glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick 1878-1969 Appears in 159 hymnals Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor

Author: Henry Scott Holland Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Judge eternal, throned in splendor, Lord of Lords and Kings of Kings, With Thy living fire of judgment Purge our land of bitter things: Solace all its wide dominion With the healing of Thy 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, Thine own endeavor: Cleave our darkness with Thy sword: Feed the faint and hungry people With the richness of Thy word: Cleanse the body of this nation Through the glory of the Lord. Amen. Topics: City, The; God Judge; Nation, The; Kingdom of God on Earth, The Nation, The Scripture: Psalm 72:4 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Day of judgement! Day of wonder!

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; Norman Wallwork, b. 1946 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 342 hymnals Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent; Death, Judgement and Eternal Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Light's abode, celestial Salem

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 93 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Light's abode, celestial Salem, vision whence true peace doth spring, brighter than the heart can fancy, mansion of the highest King; O how glorious are the praises which of thee the prophets sing! 2 There for ever and for ever alleluia is outpoured; for unending, for unbroken is the feast-day of the Lord; all is pure and all is holy that within thy walls is stored. 3 There no cloud nor passing vapor dims the brightness of the air; endless noonday, glorious noonday, from the Sun of suns is there; there no night brings rest from labor, for unknown are toil and care. 4 O how glorious and resplendent, fragile body, shalt thou be, when endued with heavenly beauty, full of health, and strong, and free, full of vigor, full of pleasure that shall last eternally! 5 Now with gladness, now with courage, bear the burden on thee laid, that hereafter these thy labors may with endless gifts be paid, and in everlasting glory thou with brightness be arrayed. Topics: The Church Triumphant Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN Text Sources: Latin, 15th cent.

Lord Eternal, God of Ages

Author: Leland Bryant Ross (Ros' Haruo) Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. Lord Eternal, God of Ages, throned in splendor, far above Galaxies and history's pages, ruling all, Almighty Love! Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, reign within us, Spirit-Dove! 2. Great the honor we are given, great the privilege we share: Called to help thee, Lord of Heaven, here on earth thy name to wear! Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, teach us, Lord, thy word to bear. 3. Love our God and love our neighbor, sister, brother, enemy, Love each other: this the labor thou commandest lovingly. Grant us patience, grant us pardon, grant that we may all be free. 4. Evil forces all around us threaten us with hate and hell. Lest their menacing confound us, in our hearts, O Savior, dwell! Grant us faith and grant us insight, let us know that all is well. Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Hark! the voice of love and mercy

Author: Jonathan Evans 1748-1809 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 551 hymnals Topics: The Son His Suffering and Death Scripture: Matthew 27:51 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Jesus came — the heavens adoring

Author: G. Thring (1823-1903) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Topics: Advent 1 The Advent Hope; God, Saviour Returning and Triumphant Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Jesus, Lord of life and glory

Author: John James Cummins Appears in 96 hymnals Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

Gracious God, in adoration

Author: Basil Bridge (b. 1927) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Creation; Creation and the Environment; Environmental concern; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Justice; Neighbour; Peace; Sharing and Caring; Social Concern; Justice and Peace Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN