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Behold the Love, the Grace of God

Author: Barton W. Stone Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #205 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 Behold the love, the grace of God, displayed in Jesus' precious blood; my soul's on fire, it yearns to prove the fullness of redeeming love. 2 The cross I view--O wondrous love! My sins expire, my fears remove; my native enmity is slain I'm reconciled--I'm born again. 3 Our God is love--O, leap, my soul! Let warm hosannas gently roll! Love gave a Son to save our race, and Jesus died through sov'reign grace! 4 What love has done, sing earth around! Angels prolong the eternal sound! Lo, Jesus bleeding on the tree! There, there, the love of God I see! Languages: English

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #100 (1995) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ 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 Discordant humankind, in this your concord find, may Jesus Christ be praised! Let all earth around ring joyous with the sound, may Jesus Christ be praised! 3 Sing, suns and stars of space, sing, all that see his face; may Jesus Christ be praised! God's whole creation o'er, both now and evermore: may Jesus Christ be praised! 4 Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine, may Jesus Christ be praised! Be this the eternal song through all the ages long, may Jesus Christ be praised! Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDES DOMINI

You Servants of God

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #110 (1995) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: You servants of God, your Savior proclaim Lyrics: 1 Your servants of God, your Savior proclaim, and publish abroad that wonderful name: the name all-victorious of Jesus extol; who, sovereign and glorious, now rules over all. 2 God truth reaches high, almighty to save; and yet remains nigh: God's presence we have. The great congregation God's triumphs shall praise, ascribing salvation to Jesus always. 3 Salvation to God who sits on the throne! Let all cry aloud for what God has done. The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim; still veiling their faces, they worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore and render God's right, all glory and power, all wisdom and might, all honor and blessing with angels above, and thanks never-ceasing, and infinite love. Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12 Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER

In Suff'ring Love

Author: Robert M. Johns Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #212 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death First Line: In suff'ring love the thread of life Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT

Creator of the Stars of Night

Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #127 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Languages: English Tune Title: CONDITOR ALME

When God Is a Child

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #132 (1995) Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Lyrics: 1 Hope is a star that shines in the night, leading us on till the morning is bright. Refrain: When God is a child there's joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong, and none shall be afraid. 2 Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, giving a promise of safety and worth. (Refrain) 3 Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn, telling the world that the Savior is born. (Refrain) 4 Love is a flame that burns in our heart. Jesus has come and will never depart. (Refrain) Languages: English Tune Title: MOON BEAMS

Sing of God Made Manifest

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #176 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Epiphany Lyrics: 1 Sing of God made manifest in a child robust and blest, to whose home in Bethlehem where a star had guided them, Magi came and gifts unbound, signs mysterious and profound: myrrh and frankincense and gold grave and God and King foretold. 2 Sing of God made manifest when at Jordan John confessed, "I should be baptized by you, but your bidding I will do." Then from heaven a double sign-- dove-like Spirit, voice divine-- hailed the true Anointed One: "This is my beloved Son." 3 Sing of God made manifest when Christ came as wedding-guest and at Cana gave a sign, turning water into wine; further still was love revealed as he taught, forgave, and healed, bringing light and life to all who would listen to God's call. 4 Sing of God made manifest on the cloud-capped mountain's crest, where the law and prophets waned so that Christ alone remained: glimpse of glory, pledge of grace, given as Jesus set his face towards the waiting cross and grave, sign of hope that God would save. Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG

Go to Dark Gethsemane

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #196 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 Go to dark Gethsemane, all who feel the tempter’s power; your Redeemer’s conflict see, watch with him one bitter hour; turn not from his griefs away; learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2 Follow to the judgment hall; view the Lord of life arraigned, O the wormwood and the gall! O the pangs his soul sustained! Shun not suff'ring, shame, or loss; learn of him to bear the cross. 3 Calv'ry’s mournful mountain climb; there, adoring at his feet, mark that miracle of time, God’s own sacrifice complete: “It is finished!” hear him cry; learn of Jesus Christ to die. 4 Early hasten to the tomb where they laid his breathless clay; all is solitude and gloom. Who has taken him away? Christ is ris'n! He meets our eyes; Savior, teach us so to rise. Languages: English Tune Title: REDHEAD 76

What Wondrous Love Is This

Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #200 (1995) Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul! 2 When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down, sinking down; when I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul! 3 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, to God and to the Lamb I will sing! To God and to the Lamb, who is the great "I AM," while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, while millions join the theme, I will sing! 4 And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on, and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on! And when from death I'm free, I'll sing and joyful be, and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on, and through eternity I'll sing on! Languages: English Tune Title: WONDROUS LOVE

In the Garden

Author: C. Austin Miles Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #227 (1995) Meter: 8.9.5.5.7 with refrain Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Resurrection and Exaltation 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 20:11-17 Languages: English Tune Title: GARDEN

Jesucristo es el Señor (Jesus Christ is Lord of All)

Author: Jorge Himitián; Luis Ferrer Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #107 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: Jesucristo es el Señor Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: HIMITIÁN

Let All Mortal Fesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #124 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent First Line: Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly-minded, for with blessing in his hand, Christ our God to earth descendeth, our full homage to demand. 2 Truly God, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, word of God, in human vesture, in the body and the blood, Christ will give to all the faithful his own self for heavenly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of light descendeth from the realms of endless day, that the powers of hell may vanish as the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six-winged seraph; cherubim with sleepless eye, veil their faces to the Presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, God most high!" Languages: English Tune Title: PICARDY

Come, O Long-expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #125 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent Lyrics: 1 Come, O long-expected Jesus, born to set your people free. From our fears and sins release us; Christ, in whom our rest shall be. You, our strength and consolation, come salvation to impart; dear desire of every nation, joy of many a longing heart. 2 Born your people to deliver, born a child, and yet a king, born to reign in us for ever, born your gracious realm to bring. By your own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by your all-sufficient merit raise us to your glorious throne. Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

Blessed Be the God of Israel

Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #135 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent Lyrics: 1 Blessed the God of Israel, who comes to set us free, who visits and redeems us and grants us liberty. The prophets spoke of mercy, of freedom and release; God shall fulfill the promise to bring our people peace. 2 Now from the house of David a child of grace has come, a Savior who will lead us to our eternal home. Before him goes the herald, forerunner in the way, the prophet of salvation, the harbinger of day. On all by death imprisoned the sun begins to rise, the dawning of forgiveness upon the sinner's eyes, to guide the feet of pilgrims along the paths of peace; O bless our God and Savior with songs that never cease! Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE

I Wonder as I Wander

Author: John Jacob Niles Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #161 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: I wonder as I wander out under the sky Lyrics: 1 I wonder as I wander, out under the sky, how Jesus the Savior did come for to die for poor ordinary people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander, out under the sky. 2 When Mary birthed Jesus, 'twas in a cow's stall with wise men and farmers and shepherd and all. but high from God's heaven a star's light did fall, and the promise of ages it did then recall. 3 If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing, a star in the sky, or a bird on the wing, or all of God's angels in heaven for to sing, he surely could have it, 'cause he was the King. 4 I wonder as I wander, out under the sky, how Jesus the Savior did come for to die for poor ordinary people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander, out under the sky. Languages: English Tune Title: I WONDER AS I WANDER

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #164 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Listen now to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today. Ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Now you hear of endless bliss; Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven's door, and we are blest for evermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Now you need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Languages: English Tune Title: IN DULCI JUBILO

Down to Earth

Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #168 (1995) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: Down to earth as a dove Refrain First Line: Let us sing, sing, sing Lyrics: 1 Down to earth, as a dove, came to light holy love; Jesus Christ from above bringing great salvation, meant for every nation. Refrain: Let us sing, sing, sing, dance and spring, spring, spring. Christ is here, ever near! Gloria in excelsis. 2 This is love come to light, now is fear put to flight. God defeats evil's blight; giving for our sorrows hope of new tomorrows. [Refrain] 3 Jesus Christ comes to feed hungry ones in their need; in the house there is bread: Jesus in a stable, in the church a table. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: PERSONENT HODIE

God's Love Made Visible

Author: Iola Brubeck Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #171 (1995) Meter: 12.10.12.10.9.9.12.10 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: God's love made visible! Incomprehensible Languages: English Tune Title: POSADA

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #195 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death 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 cross 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 an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Languages: English Tune Title: HAMBURG

Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed?

Author: Isaac Watts; Ralph E. Hudson Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #204 (1995) Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed? Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed? And did my Sovereign die? Would he devote that sacred head For sinners such as I! Refrain: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light and the burden of my heart rolled away-- it was there by faith I received my sight, and now I am happy all the day! 2 Was it for crimes that I have done he groaned on the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! and love beyond degree! [Refrain] 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut his glories in, when Christ, the mighty Maker, died for mortal creatures' sin. [Refrain] 4 But drops of grief can ne’er repay the debt of love I owe; here, Lord, I give myself away; ’tis all that I can do! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HUDSON

Who Would Ever Have Believed It?

Author: Iona Community Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #213 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Scripture: Philippians 2:13 Languages: English Tune Title: TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #214 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure, save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress, helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly, wash me, Savior, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. Languages: English Tune Title: TOPLADY

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #233 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Resurrection and Exaltation Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus, risen now to reign in love. Alleluia! Praise the Savior; with the multitudes above. There the songs of saints and martyrs thunder like a mighty flood, "Jesus out of every nation has redeemed us by his blood." 2 Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now. Alleluia! Christ is near us; faith believes, nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o'er, shall our hearts forget the promise, "I am with you evermore"? 3 Alleluia! Bread of Heaven, be on earth our food and stay. Alleluia! here the sinful flee to you from day to day. Intercessor, friend of sinners, earth's redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #91 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all. 2 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, ye ransomed of the fall, hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all; hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all. 3 O Sinners, who can ne'er forget the wormwood and the gall, go spread your trophies at his feet, and crown him Lord of all; go spread your trophies at his feet, and crown him Lord of all 4 Let every kindred, every tribe, on this terrestrial ball, to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all; to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all. 5 O that with yonder sacred throng we at his feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all; We'll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all. Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: CORONATION

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: John Rippon; Edward Perronet Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #92 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all! 2 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, ye ransomed of the fall, hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all! 3 O Sinners, who can ne'er forget the wormwood and the gall, go spread your trophies at his feet, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all! 4 Let every kindred, every tribe, on this terrestrial ball, to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all! 5 O that with yonder sacred throng we at his feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, and crown him, crown him, crown him, crown him, and crown him Lord of all! Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEM

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #101 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, thou fount of life, thou light of light, greater than pleasure earth imparts, thy love is true and pure delight. 2 Thy gracious word hath ever stood: thou savest those that on thee call; to them that seek thee thou art good, to them that find thee, all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountainhead, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, where'er our changeful lost is cast, glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright; banish the sin of earth, we pray; shed o'er the world thy holy light. Languages: English Tune Title: QUEBEC

Of the Father's Love Begotten (Of Eternal Love Begotten)

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; John Mason Neale ; R. F. Davis; Henry W. Baker Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #104 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: Of the Father's love begotten Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten, ere the worlds began to be, Christ 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 ye heights of heaven, sing praises; angels and archangels sing! And on earth let all the faithful now your joyous anthems ring, ev'ry tongue Christ's name confessing, countless voices answering, evermore and evermore! 3 Christ, to thee with God Creator, and O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving and unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore! Languages: English Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

O Morning Star

Author: Philipp Nicolai Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #105 (1995) Meter: 8.7.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ First Line: O Morning Star, how fair and bright! Languages: English Tune Title: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

Glorious Is Your Name, O Jesus

Author: Robert J. Fryson Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #118 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Praise to Christ Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIOUS IS YOUR NAME

Comfort, Comfort You My People

Author: Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #122 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort you my people, tell of peace, thus says our God; comfort those who sit in darkness bowed beneath oppression's load. Speak you to Jerusalem of the peace that waits for them; tell them that their sins I cover, and their warfare now is over. 2 Hark, the herald's voice is calling in the desert far and near, bidding us to make repentance since the reign of God is here. O that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way; let the valleys rise in meeting and the hills bow down to greeting. 3 Make you straight what long was crooked, make the rougher places plain; let your hearts be true and humble, as befits God's holy reign. For the glory of our God now o'er earth is shed abroad; and all flesh shall see the token that God's word is never broken. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA 42

The Coming of God

Author: Johannes G. Olearius Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #123 (1995) Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent First Line: Comfort, comfort you my people Lyrics: RESPONSE Comfort, comfort you my people, tell of peace, thus says our God. R Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and cry to them that they have served their term, that their penalty is paid, that they have received from the Lord’s hand double for all their sins. R A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.’ Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, ‘Here is your God!’ R Languages: English Tune Title: [GENEVA 42]

One Candle Is Lit

Author: Mary Anne Parrott Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #128 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent First Line: Come surely, Lord Jesus, as dawn follows night Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG

My Soul Gives Glory to My God

Author: Miriam Therese Winter Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #130 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING SONG

Song of Mary (Magnificat)

Author: Miriam Therese Winter Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #131 (1995) Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent First Line: My soul gives glory to my God Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Languages: English Tune Title: [MORNING SONG]

Christians All, Your Lord Is Coming

Author: Jim Miller Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #136 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent Languages: English Tune Title: PLEADING SAVIOR

Song of Zechariah

Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #137 (1995) Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent First Line: Blessed be the God of Israel Lyrics: RESPONSE Blessed be the God of Israel, who comes to set us free. R Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who has come to set the chosen people free. God has raised up for us a mighty Savior from the house of David. Through the holy prophets, God promised of old to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us; to show mercy to our forebears, and to remember the holy covenant. This was the oath God swore to our ancestor Abraham, to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship without fear, holy and righteous in God's sight, all the days of our life. R And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give God's people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins. In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. R Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: [MERLE'S TUNE]

All Earth Is Waiting

Author: Alberto Taulé; Gertrude C. Suppe Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #139 (1995) Meter: 11.11.12.12 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent First Line: All earth is waiting to see the Promised One Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: TAULÉ

A Stable Lamp Is Lighted

Author: Richard Wilbur Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #141 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.6.7.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent Scripture: Luke 19:39-40 Languages: English Tune Title: ANDUJAR

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #144 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth 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. Your voices raise to God in praise; and peace to all on earth; 3 How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts the joys of highest heaven. No ear may hear Christ 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 God, Emmanuel. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Joseph Mohr; John F. Young Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #145 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth Lyrics: 1 Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright, round yon virgin mother and child, holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Silent night, holy night. shepherds quake at the sight, glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia; Christ, the Savior is born, Christ, the Savior is born! 3 Silent night, holy night. Son of God, love's pure light, radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace: Jesus, Lord at thy birth, Jesus, Lord at thy birth. 4 Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing, alleluia to our King; Christ, the Savior, is born, Christ, the Savior, is born. Languages: English Tune Title: STILLE NACHT

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #154 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, the messenger of God came down, and glory shone around, and glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," the angel said--for dread had seized their troubled mind, "Glad tidings of great joy I bring to all of humankind, to all of humankind. 3 "To you in David's town this day is born of David's line a Savior, who is Christ, the Lord, and this shall be the sign: and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swathing bands, and in a manger laid, and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and on the earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to earth begin and never cease, begin and never cease." Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS

Angels We Have Heard on High

Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #155 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o'er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Refrain: Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain] 3 Come to Bethlehem and see Christ, who comes in lowly birth. Come, adore on bended knee Jesus, joy of heav'n and earth. [Refrain] 4 See within a manger laid, Christ, whom choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 Languages: English Tune Title: GLORIA

Once in Royal David's City

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #165 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth 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 Christ came down to earth from heaven love incarnate for us all, and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall; with the poor, the scorned, the lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy. 3 Jesus 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; Thus he feels for our sadness, and he shares in all our gladness. 5 And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love; for that child who seemed so helpless, lives and reigns in heaven above; and he leads his children on to the place where he is gone. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work, Jr. Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #167 (1995) Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere. Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. 1 While shepherds kept their watching o'er silent flocks by night, behold throughout the heavens, there shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled when, lo! above the earth, rang out the angel chorus that hailed the Savior's birth: [Refrain] 3 Down in a lonely manger the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Languages: English Tune Title: GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

'Tis Midnight, and on Olive's Brow

Author: William B. Tappan Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #194 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 ’Tis midnight, and on Olive’s brow the star is dimmed that lately shone; ’tis midnight, in the garden now the suffering Savior prays alone. 2 ’Tis midnight, and from all removed, the Savior wrestles lone with fears; e’en that disciple whom he loved heeds not the Savior’s grief and tears. 3 ’Tis midnight, and for others’ guilt the Man of Sorrows weeps in blood; yet he that has in anguish knelt is not forsaken by his God. 4 ’Tis midnight, and from heavenly plains is borne the song that angels know; unheard by mortals are the strains that sweetly soothe the Savior’s woe. Scripture: Mark 14:26-42 Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVE'S BROW

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #197 (1995) Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; a home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day. 2 Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see the very dying form of one who suffered there for me; and from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess: the wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of his face; content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, my sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CHRISTOPHER

When Jesus Wept

Author: William Billings Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #199 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death First Line: When Jesus wept, the falling tear Lyrics: When Jesus wept, the falling tear in mercy flowed beyond all bound; when Jesus groaned, a trembling fear seized all the guilty world around. Languages: English Tune Title: WHEN JESUS WEPT

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th C.; James W. Alexander Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #202 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 O sacred head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, now scornfully surrounded with thorns, thine only crown: how pale thou art with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish which once was bright as morn! 2 What thou, O Christ, hast suffered was all for sinners’ gain; mine, mine was the transgression, but thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior! ’Tis I deserve thy place; look on me with thy favor, and keep me in thy grace. 3 What language shall I borrow to thank thee, dearest Friend, for this thy dying sorrow, thy pity without end? O make me thine forever; and should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: PASSION CHORALE

The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

Author: Andre Crouch Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #206 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death First Line: The blood that Jesus shed for me Refrain First Line: It reaches to the highest mountain Languages: English Tune Title: THE BLOOD

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #207 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Suffering and Death Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o’er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o’ertake me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy, never shall the cross forsake me; lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way, from the cross the radiance streaming adds new luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, by the cross are sanctified; peace is there, that knows no measure, joys that through all time abide. Languages: English Tune Title: RATHBUN

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