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| | Comfort, Comfort Now My People | Comfort, comfort now my people | | | | English | Johannes G. Olearius; Catherine Winkworth | Comfort, comfort now my people; speak ... | 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 | Isaiah 40:1-5This hymn directly quotes Isaiah 40's opening call to "comfort my people" and references the herald's voice preparing the way for the Lord in the wilderness. | | | Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Comfort & Encouragement; Advent; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Comfort & Encouragement; Peace | | GENEVAN 42 |     | | | 1 | 1 | | 134 | 0 | 2466 | 50 |
| | On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry | On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry | | | | English | Charles Coffin; John Chandler | On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry ... | 8.8.8.8 | Isaiah 40:3This hymn directly references Isaiah 40's call to "prepare the way of the Lord" through John the Baptist's ministry of repentance. | | | Advent Season; Biblical Persons; Advent Season; Biblical Persons John the Baptist; Biblical Places Jordan; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Refuge; Salvation | | PUER NOBIS |     | 222550 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 250 | 1 | 15158 | 27 |
| | Hymn 48 | Awake, our souls; away, our fears | | | | English | Isaac Watts | our souls; away, our fears, Let every ... | 8.8.8.8 | Isaiah 40:28-31This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's encouragement to not grow weary or faint, trusting that God renews the strength of those who wait on Him. | | | | | |  | | | | | | 407 | 0 | 1114 | 19 |
| | The God of Abr'am Praise | The God of Abr'am praise | | | | English | Thomas Olivers | The God of Abr'am praise, who reigns ... | 6.6.8.4 D | Isaiah 40:31This hymn echoes Isaiah 40:31's promise that those who trust in the Lord shall mount up with eagles' wings. | | | Biblical Characters Abraham | | LEONI |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 472 | 0 | 14390 | 10 |
| | People, Look East | People, look East, the time is near | | | | English | Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965 | People, look East. The time is near Of ... | 8.7.9.8.8.7 | Isaiah 40:4This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's call to prepare the way for the Lord's coming with joyful anticipation. | | | Seasons and Feasts Advent; Second Coming | | BESANCON | | | | | 1 | | 47 | 0 | 31368 | 10 |
| | Prepare the way | Prepare the way of the Lord | | | | English | | the way of the Lord. Prepare the way of ... | | Isaiah 40:3This hymn directly quotes Isaiah 40:3's call to prepare the Lord's way and echoes verse 5's promise that all will see God's salvation. | | | Advent | | [Prepare the way of the Lord] |   | | | 1 | 1 | | 23 | 0 | 4302 | 10 |
| | Praise Him! Praise Him! | Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer | Praise him! Praise him! tell of his excellent greatness | | | English | Fanny J. Crosby | Praise him! praise him! Jesus, our ... | 12.10.12.10.11.10.11.10 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn directly echoes Isaiah 40:11's imagery of Jesus as the shepherd who carries His flock in His arms. | | | Jesus Christ Names; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Refuge; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Jesus Christ Savior; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Praise of Jesus Christ | | JOYFUL SONG |    | 222700 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 467 | 1 | 14910 | 9 |
| | Go Tell It on the Mountain | While shepherds kept their watching | Go tell it on the mountain | | | English | John W. Work II, 1873-1925 | Go tell it on the mountain, Over the ... | 7.8.7.6.7.6.7.6 | Isaiah 40:9-11This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's call to proclaim good news from the mountains that God's salvation has come. | African American spiritual (Refrain) | | African American spiritual; Mission and Witness | | GO TELL IT |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 122 | 0 | 903260 | 9 |
| | Hymn 32 | Whence do our mournful thoughts arise? | | | | English | Isaac Watts | do our mournful thoughts arise? And ... | 8.6.8.6 | Isaiah 40:27-30This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's reassurance of God's almighty power and comfort for those who are weary and discouraged. | | | | | |  | | | | | | 75 | 0 | 1075 | 9 |
| | How Firm a Foundation | How firm a foundation | | | | English | | How firm a foundation, you saints of the ... | 11.11.11.11 | Isaiah 40:10This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's assurance of God's strengthening presence and promise not to fear. | Rippon's A Selection of Hymns, 1787 ("K") | | | | FOUNDATION |    | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2356 | 0 | 32324 | 8 |
| | Shepherd of Tender Youth | Shepherd of tender youth | | | | English | Clement of Alexandria; Henry M. Dexter | Shepherd of tender youth, guiding in ... | 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's portrayal of God as the gentle shepherd who tenderly guides and cares for His flock. | | | Jesus Christ The Only Mediator and Redeemer; Christ Praise of; Christ Shepherd; Christian Education; Church Children of; Family Worship | | KECK |  | | | | | | 291 | 0 | 9798 | 8 |
| | O Zion Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling | O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling | Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace | | | English | Mary Ann Thomson | O Zion, haste, thy mission high ... | 11.10.11.10 with refrain | Isaiah 40:9This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's call to proclaim good tidings and share God's message of comfort and redemption with all nations. | | | | | TIDINGS |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 492 | 0 | 13924 | 7 |
| | Savior, Who Thy Flock Art Feeding | Savior, who Thy flock art feeding | | | | English | William A. Mühlenburg | | 8.7.8.7 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn reflects Isaiah 40's imagery of God as the gentle shepherd who feeds His flock and gathers the lambs. | | | Shepherd, God, Christ As | | BROCKLESBURY | | | | | 1 | | 372 | 0 | 33895 | 7 |
| | Have You Not Known, Have You Not Heard | Have you not known, have you not heard | | | | English | Isaac Watts | Have you not known, have you not heard ... | 8.6.8.6 | Isaiah 40:28This hymn directly paraphrases Isaiah 40's opening questions and themes of God's eternal power and faithfulness to the weary. | Alt. in Scottish Paraphrases, 1781; mod. | | Waiting upon God ; God His Unchangeableness; God Eternity of ; God Faithfulness of; God Incomprehensibility of; God Power of; God Sovereignty of | | HERMON (Mason) |   | | | | 1 | | 23 | 1 | 9571 | 7 |
| | Wait for the Lord | Wait for the Lord, whose day is near | | | | English | Taize Community | | | Isaiah 40This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's call to wait with hope for the Lord's strength and coming deliverance. | | | Pastoral Care of the Sick; Second Coming | | [Prepare the way for the Lord] |  | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 37927 | 7 |
| | Wait for the Lord | Prepare the way for the Lord | | | | English | Taize Community | for the Lord, whose day is near. Wait ... | | Isaiah 40This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's call to prepare the Lord's way and find strength in waiting for God's coming. | | | Seasons and Feasts Advent; Second Coming | | [Prepare the way of the Lord] | | | | | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 31437 | 7 |
| | Los Que Esperan en Jehová | Los que esperan en Jehová | Cual las águilas alzarán | | | Spanish | Alfredo Colom M. | | | Isaiah 40:31This hymn directly references Isaiah 40:31's promise that those who wait on the Lord will soar on wings like eagles. | | | | | ESPERANDO EN JEHOVA | | | | | | | 11 | 0 | 1145010 | 7 |
| | Like a Shepherd | Say to the cities of Judah | Like a shepherd he feeds his flock | | | English | Bob Dufford, SJ, b. 1943 | Like a shepherd he feeds his flock and ... | | Isaiah 40:9This hymn directly quotes Isaiah 40's imagery of God as a shepherd who gathers lambs and prepares the way of the Lord. | | | Seasons and Feasts Advent; Shepherd | | [Say to the cities of Judah] | | | | | | 1 | 9 | 0 | 31411 | 7 |
| | Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise | Immortal, invisible, God only wise | | | | | Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) | Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In ... | 11.11.11.11 | Isaiah 40:28This hymn celebrates God's eternal nature, incomparable wisdom, and sovereign power as proclaimed in Isaiah 40. | | | Adoration and Praise; God Eternity and Power; God Life; God Light; God Nature, in; Nature; God the Father His Eternity and Power | | JOANNA |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 236 | 0 | 1047992 | 6 |
| | Children of the Heavenly Father | Children of the heavenly Father | | | | English | Carolina Sandell Berg; Ernest W. Olson | Children of the heavenly Father safely ... | 8.8.8.8 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's comforting imagery of God tenderly gathering and carrying His people like a shepherd. | | | God the Father Providence and Care; God Sustainer; Comfort; God Faithfulness; God Father; God Providence; God Refuge; God Sustainer; Spiritual Hunger; Sorrow | | TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA |   | 222695 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 114 | 0 | 14822 | 6 |
| | Comfort, ye ministers of grace! | Comfort, ye ministers of grace! | | | | | C. Wesley | Comfort, ye ministers of grace! Comfort ... | 8.8.8.8 | Isaiah 40:1-5This hymn directly echoes Isaiah 40's opening call to "comfort my people" and proclaim God's glory to all nations. | | | The Christian Church Ministry; Comfort the People | | |   | | | | | | 97 | 0 | 311934 | 6 |
| | Fight the Good Fight with All Thy Might | Fight the good fight with all thy might | | | | English | John Samuel Bewley Monsell, 1811-1875 | | 8.8.8.8 | Isaiah 40:21-31This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's call to find strength and endurance by waiting upon the Lord who renews our might. | | | Christian Character; Pilgrimage; Christian Life; Baptism (general) | | PENTECOST |   | | | 1 | 1 | | 532 | 0 | 1101571 | 5 |
| | God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand | God of the ages, whose almighty hand | | | | English | Daniel Crane Roberts | God of the ages, whose almighty hand ... | 10.10.10.10 | Isaiah 40:25-26This hymn reflects Isaiah 40's themes of God's almighty power, divine guidance, and sovereign rule over creation. | | | Adoration; Guidance; The Life of the Nations; Love of God for Us; World Peace | | NATIONAL HYMN |     | 148538 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 465 | 1 | 1127521 | 5 |
| | The morning flowers display their sweets | The morning flowers display their sweets | | | | | S. Wesley | The morning flowers display their ... | 8.8.8.8 | Isaiah 40:8This hymn reflects Isaiah 40's imagery of human frailty as grass and flowers that wither, contrasting with God's eternal nature. | | | Life and Death; Sown in Weakness, Raised in Power | | |   | | | | | | 171 | 0 | 751571 | 5 |
| | Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd | Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd | | | | English | Jane E. Lesson; John Keble | Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, our ... | 8.7.8.7.8.7 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn draws directly from Isaiah 40:11's imagery of the gentle Shepherd gathering lambs in His arms and carrying them in His bosom. | | | The Church Baptism; Christ Shepherd; Family Worship; Supplication For Sanctification | | DISMISSAL |   | | | | 1 | | 151 | 1 | 10319 | 5 |
| | On Eagle's Wings | You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord | And he will raise you up on eagle's wings | | | English | Michael Joncas, 1951- | You who dwell in the shelter of the ... | | Isaiah 40:31This hymn draws directly from Isaiah 40:31's promise that those who hope in the Lord will soar on wings like eagles. | | | | | [You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord] | | | | | 1 | | 46 | 0 | 919383 | 5 |
| | Arise, Your Light Is Come! | Arise, your light is come! | | | | English | Ruth Duck | Arise, your light is come! The Spirit's ... | 6.6.8.6 | Isaiah 40:31This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's promise that God's people will rise up with wings like eagles in strength and hope. | | | | | FESTAL SONG |  | | | 1 | 1 | | 21 | 0 | 9196 | 5 |
| | Those Who Wait upon the Lord | Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength | | | | English | Stuart Hamblen | Those who wait upon the Lord shall ... | | Isaiah 40:31This hymn directly quotes Isaiah 40:31's promise that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength and soar like eagles. | | | Living in God's World Walking with God | | TEACH ME LORD | | | | | | | 10 | 0 | 7946 | 5 |
| | Prepare the Way | Prepare the way, O Zion | O blest is Christ that came | | | English | Frans Mikael Franzen; Charles P. Price | Prepare the way, O Zion, Your Christ is ... | 7.6.7.6.7.7 with refrain | Isaiah 40:4This hymn directly echoes Isaiah 40's call to "prepare the way" and make straight paths for the Lord's coming. | | | Jesus Christ Triumphant | | BEREDEN V |  | | | 1 | 1 | | 8 | 0 | 8394 | 5 |
| | A Voice Cries Out | Console my people, the ones dear to me | A voice cries out in the wilderness | | | English | Michael Joncas, b. 1951 | | | Isaiah 40:1-11This hymn directly quotes Isaiah 40's opening call to "comfort my people" and the prophetic voice crying out in the wilderness. | | | | | [Console my people, the ones dear to me] | | | | | | | 8 | 0 | 37935 | 5 |
| | Though the Mountains May Fall | Could the Lord ever leave you? | Though the mountains may fall | | | English | Dan Schutte, b. 1947 | Though the mountains may fall and the ... | | Isaiah 40:30-31This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's assurance of God's enduring faithfulness and comfort to His people. | | | | | [Could the Lord ever leave you?] | | | | | | 1 | 7 | 0 | 32313 | 5 |
| | God Be with You Till We Meet Again | God be with you till we meet again | | | | English | Jeremiah Eames Rankin | God be with you till we meet again; ... | 9.8.8.9 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn reflects Isaiah 40's imagery of God as shepherd who tenderly guides, protects, and strengthens His people. | | | Guidance; Providence; Sending | | RANDOLPH |     | 148658 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 1320 | 1 | 1129192 | 4 |
| | Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us | Savior, like a shepherd lead us | | | | English | Dorothy A. Thrupp | Savior, like a shepherd lead us, Much ... | 8.7.8.7 D | Isaiah 40:11This hymn reflects Isaiah 40:11's imagery of God as a gentle shepherd who tenderly feeds, carries, and leads His flock. | From Hymns for the Young, 1836 | | | | BRADBURY |     | | | 1 | 1 | | 1234 | 0 | 19191 | 4 |
| | I Cannot Tell | I cannot tell why he whom angels worship | | | | English | William Y. Fullerton | I cannot tell why he whom angels worship ... | 11.10.11.10 D | Isaiah 40:5This hymn reflects Isaiah 40's prophecy of the coming Shepherd who gathers and carries his flock with tender care. | | | Jesus Christ Physician; Evangelism; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Physician; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Jesus Christ Savior; Jesus Christ Suffering; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Praise of Jesus Christ | | LONDONDERRY AIR |  | | | | 1 | | 41 | 0 | 14973 | 4 |
| | There's a Voice in the Wilderness | There's a voice in the wilderness crying | | | | English | James Lewis Milligan (1876-1961) | There’s a voice in the wilderness ... | Irregular | Isaiah 40:3-11This hymn directly quotes Isaiah 40's prophecy of a voice crying in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord. | | | Advent; John, the Baptist | | ASCENSION |  | | | | | | 27 | 0 | 982826 | 4 |
| | I Am Jesus' Little Lamb | I am Jesus' little lamb | | | | English | Henrietta L. von Hayn | I am Jesus' little lamb, ever glad at ... | 7.7.8.8.7.7 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn reflects Isaiah 40:11's image of the Lord as a gentle shepherd who tenderly feeds and guides his flock. | | | Jesus Christ His Love and Grace; Christ Guide; Christ Shepherd; Death Of Children | | WEIL ICH JESU SCHÄFLEIN BIN |   | | | | 1 | | 14 | 1 | 9858 | 4 |
| | It Is God Who Holds the Nations | It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand | | | | English | Fred Pratt Green | It is God who hold the nations in the ... | 15.15.15.7 | Isaiah 40:12-17This hymn directly echoes Isaiah 40:12's image of God holding the nations in the hollow of His hand. | | | City of God; God Light; Memorial Day | | VISION (Davies) |   | | | | 1 | | 9 | 0 | 14125 | 4 |
| | Jesus, lover of my soul | Jesus, lover of my soul | | | | English | Charles Wesley (1707-1788) | Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy ... | 7.7.7.7 D | Isaiah 40:29This hymn reflects Isaiah 40's comfort and assurance that God strengthens the weary and shelters His people like a shepherd. | | | Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Penitence; God in grace and mercy | | ABERYSTWYTH |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 3516 | 0 | 960976 | 3 |
| | Anunciemos su poder | ¿Quién midió las aguas con el hueco | | | | Spanish | | | | Isaiah 40:12 | | | Apertura del Culto; Opening of Worship; Majestad Divina; Divine Majesty; Poder Divino; Divine Power | | | | | | | | | 2721 | 0 | 1503764 | 3 |
| | The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want | The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want | | | | English | | The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not ... | 8.6.8.6 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn echoes Isaiah 40:11's imagery of God as a shepherd who gently leads and carries His flock. | Scottish Psalter, 1650 | | | | CRIMOND |     | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 736 | 1 | 916255 | 3 |
| | See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand | See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand | | | | | Doddridge | See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand, ... | 8.6.8.6 | Isaiah 40:11This hymn draws directly from Isaiah 40:11's image of the gentle Shepherd gathering lambs in his arms and carrying them close to his heart. | | | The Christian Church Baptism; Consecration of Children | | |   | | | | | | 490 | 0 | 694367 | 3 |
| | Sing to the Lord a joyful song | Sing to the Lord a joyful song | | | | English | John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) | Sing to the Lord a joyful song, lift up ... | 8.8.8.8 | Isaiah 40:31This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's themes of God's greatness, strength for the weary, and faithful provision for those who wait on Him. | | | The Living God Our Response to God - in adoration and gratitude; Providence | | GONFALON ROYAL |  | | | | 1 | | 102 | 0 | 955523 | 3 |
| | God of all power, and truth, and grace | God of all power, and truth, and grace | | | | English | Charles Wesley 1707-1788 | God of all power, and truth, and grace, ... | 8.8.8.8 | Isaiah 40:8This hymn echoes Isaiah 40:8's promise that God's word endures forever while heaven and earth pass away. | | | | | OMBERSLEY |   | | | | 1 | | 72 | 0 | 1282686 | 3 |
| | Heralds of Christ | Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's commands | | | | English | Laura S. Copenhaver | Heralds of Christ, who bear the King's ... | 10.10.10.10 | Isaiah 40:3This hymn directly echoes Isaiah 40's call to prepare the way of the Lord by making straight paths in the wilderness. | | | Peace among Men | | NATIONAL HYMN |    | | | 1 | 1 | | 57 | 0 | 914614 | 3 |
| | Progress | Like the eagle, upward, onward | | | | English | Horatius Bonar | Like the eagle, upward, onward, Let my ... | | Isaiah 40:31This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's imagery of mounting up with wings like eagles in faithful, upward pursuit of God. | | | Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Cross of Christ Taking | | WIMBORNE |   | | | | 1 | | 34 | 0 | 1011133 | 3 |
| | In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful | In the Lord I'll be ever thankful | | | | English | Taizé Community | the Lord I’ll be ever thankful, in the ... | | Isaiah 40:9This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's call to "fear not" and rejoice in God's comforting nearness to His people. | | | | | [In the Lord I'll be ever thankful] |  | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 919501 | 3 |
| | All Earth is Hopeful | All earth is hopeful, the Savior comes at last (Toda la tierra espara al Salvador) | | Toda la tierra | Spanish | English; Spanish | Alberto Taulé, b. 1932; Madeleine Forell Marshall, b. 1946 | -- 1 All earth is hopeful, the Savior ... | 11.11.12.12 | Isaiah 40:1-11This hymn directly references Isaiah 40's prophecy of preparing the way for the Lord through valleys and mountains made level. | | | Christian Hope; Advent | | TAULÈ | | | | | 1 | | 14 | 0 | 5067 | 3 |
| | City of God | Awake from your slumber! | Let us build the city of God | | | English | Daniel L. Schutte | Awake from your slumber! Arise from your ... | | Isaiah 40:1-2This hymn echoes Isaiah 40's themes of comfort, hope, and God's light breaking through darkness for those who weep. | | | Discipleship | | [Awake from your slumber] | | | | | | | 13 | 0 | 1453785 | 3 |
| | Prepare the Royal Highway | Prepare the royal highway | Hosanna to the Lord, For He fulfills God's Word! | | | English | Frans Mikael Franzén, 1772-1847 | Prepare the royal highway; The King of ... | 7.6.7.6.7.7 with refrain | Isaiah 40:3-5This hymn directly references Isaiah 40's call to prepare the Lord's way by making every hill and valley level for the coming King. | Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978 (tr.) | | | | BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN | | | | | 1 | | 10 | 0 | 902815 | 3 |
| | We Shall Run and Not Be Weary | I now am running in the Christian race | We shall run and not be weary | | | | B. E. W. | I now am running in the Christian race, ... | 10.6.10.6.8.7.8.6 | Isaiah 40:31This hymn directly quotes Isaiah 40:31's promise that those who trust in the Lord will run without weariness and walk without fainting. | Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/We_Shall_Run_and_Not_Be_Weary); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (197); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (412) | | | | [I now am running in the Christian race] |  | | | | | | 7 | 0 | 34740 | 3 |