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God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 156 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church's story; bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Cure thy children's warring madness; bend our pride to thy control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal, lest we miss thy kingdom's goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore. Let the gift of thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore. Topics: The Church; Faith; Grace; World Peace; Salvation; Temptation; Wisdom; Youth Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Your hand, O God, has guided

Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821-1891) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7 with refrain Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 Lyrics: 1 Your hand, O God, has guided your flock, from age to age; the wondrous tale is written, full clear, on every page; your people owned your goodness, and we their deeds record: and both of this bear witness: one Church, one Faith, one Lord. 2 Your heralds brought glad tidings to greatest as to least; they summoned all to hasten and share the great King's feast; and this was all their teaching, in every deed and word, to all alike proclaiming: one Church, one Faith, one Lord. 3 Through many a day of darkness, through many a scene of strife, the faithful few fought bravely to guard the nation's life. Their Gospel of redemption, sin pardoned, life restored, was all in this enfolded: one Church, one Faith, one Lord. 4 Your mercy will not fail us, nor leave your work undone; with your right hand to help us, the victory shall be won; by mortals and by angels your name shall be adored, and this shall be our anthem: one Church, one Faith, one Lord. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Church Ministry; Church unity and ecumenism; Salvation and Redemption; Witness Used With Tune: THORNBURY

Speak, Lord, in the Stillness

Author: E. May Grimes Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:9 Lyrics: 1 Speak, Lord, in the stillness, speak your word to me; help me now to listen in expectancy. 2 Speak, O gracious Master, in this quiet hour; let me see your face, Lord, feel your touch of power. 3 For the words you give me, they are life indeed; living Bread from heaven, now on my spirit feed. 4 Speak, your servant listens-- I await your word; let me know your presence, let your voice be heart! 5 Fill me with the knowledge of your glorious will; all your own good pleasure in my life fulfill. Topics: Jesus Christ Food, Spiritual; Aspiration; Jesus Christ Spiritual Food; Jesus Christ Presence of; Christian Maturity; Submission; Word of God Used With Tune: QUIETUDE

Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,327 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-23 Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign die! Would he devote that sacred head for sinners such as I! 2 Was it for sins that I have done he suffered on the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut its glories in, when Christ, the great Redeemer, died for human creatures' sin. 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. Topics: Atonement; Christian Year Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Christian Year Good Friday; Commitment; Grace; Jesus Christ Passion and Death Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,018 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13-23 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 death of Christ, my Lord; The vain things that now tempt me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, the pain and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were ev'ry realm of nature mine, My gift would still be far too small: Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Cross; Devotional; Salvation; Suffering of Christ; Devotions The Way of the Cross; The Liturgical Year Palm Sunday of teh Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; The Liturgical Year The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) Used With Tune: HAMBURG

Heavenly Hope

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 1,234 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 First Line: When I can read my title clear Topics: Heaven Anticipated; Heaven Rest of; Pilgrims Spirit of Used With Tune: CLINTON

When morning gilds the skies

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 706 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13 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 Whene'er the sweet church bell peals over hill and dell, may Jesus Christ be praised: O hark to what it sings, as joyously it rings, may Jesus Christ be praised. 3 My tongue shall never tire of chanting with the choir, may Jesus Christ be praised: this song of sacred joy, it never seems to cloy, may Jesus Christ be praised. 4 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, may Jesus Christ be praised: or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, may Jesus Christ be praised. 5 The night becomes as day, when from the heart we say, may Jesus Christ be praised: the powers of darkness fear, when this sweet chant they hear, may Jesus Christ be praised. 6 Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine, may Jesus Christ be praised: be this the eternal song through ages all along, may Jesus Christ be praised! Topics: Morning Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: German, 19th century

Silent Night, Holy Night

Author: Franz Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848; John F. Young, 1820-85; Federico Fliedner, 1845-1901 Meter: 6.6.8.8.6.6 Appears in 642 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13 First Line: Silent night, holy night! 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, Heav'nly 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. German: 1 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das traute, hochheilige Paar: Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh, Schlaf in himmlishcer Ruh. 2 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Hirten erst kundgemacht, Durch der Engel Halleluja Tönt es laut von fern und nah: Christ, der Retter, ist da, Christ, der Retter, ist da! 3 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht! Gottes Sohn, o wie lacth Lieb aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund, Christ, in deiner Geburt, Christ, in deiner Geburt. Alternate first verse: Stille nacht, heilige nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das heilige Elternpaar, Das in Stalle zu Bethlehem war, Bei dem himmlischen Kind, Bei dem himmlischen Kind. Spanish: 1 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Todo duerme en derredor, Entre los astros que esparcen su luz, bella anunciando al niñito Jesús, brilla la estrella de paz, brilla la estrella de paz. 2 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Oye humilde el fiel pastor coros celestes que anuncian salud, gracias y glorias en gran plenitud, por nuestro buen Redentor, por nuestro buen Redentor. 3 ¡Noche de paz, noche de amor! Ved qué bello resplandor luce en el rostro del niño Jesús en el pesebre, del mundo la luz, astro de eterno fulgor, astro de eterno fulgor. Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

Author: Washington Gladden Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 581 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:10 Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free; tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me thy patience, still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way; in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live. Topics: Christian Life; Discipleship and Mission; Hope; Ministry; Personal Peace Used With Tune: MARYTON

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 555 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: AWAY IN A MANGER Text Sources: VV. 1, 2 Little children's book, Philadelphia, 1885; V. 3 Vineyard Songs, C. H. Gabriel, 1892