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A Man Named Nicodemus

Author: Susan H. Peterson Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A man named Nicodemus to Jesus came one night Lyrics: 1. A man named Nicodemus to Jesus came one night. He said, We know You’ve come from God; Your wonders show His might. In answer, Jesus did declare, Give heed, these words are true: You cannot see God’s kingdom come unless you’re born anew. 2. Then Nicodemus questioned, Reborn, how can this be? For surely none can to the womb return and new life see. Jesus replied, Flesh brings forth flesh, but like the blowing wind, The Spirit does give birth to spirit; thus man is born again. 3. As Moses in the desert did lift the snake up high, The Son of Man must be raised up that men might live, not die. For God so loved this world of men, he gave his Son for us, That we might have eternal life, if we in Him do trust. 4. God did not send His Son to condemn the world of sin. Christ came instead to save all those who place their trust in Him. All who believe escape God’s wrath; they come into the light. But all who practice evil deeds are guilty in God’s sight. 5. Without the Son, all perish; the verdict is decreed. All those who fail to trust Christ’s name condemned will ever be. Lord, give me boldness to proclaim Your message to the lost, That they might gain eternal life by looking to the cross. Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

We Hail Thee Now, O Jesus

Author: Frederick George Scott (1861-1944) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We hail thee now, O Jesus: thy presence here we own, though sight and touch have failed us, and faith perceives alone. Thy love has veiled thy glory and hid thy power divine, in mercy to our weakness, beneath an earthly sign. 2 We hail thee now, O Jesus: in silence hast thou come, for all the hosts of heaven with wonderment are dumb -- so great the condescension, so marvellous the love, which for our sakes, O Saviour, have drawn thee from above. 3 We hail thee now, O Jesus: for law and type have ceased, and thou in each communion art sacrifice and priest. We make this great memorial in union, Lord, with thee, and plead thy death and passion to cleanse and set us free. 4 We hail thee now, O Jesus: for death is ever near, and in thy presence only its terrors disappear. Dwell with us, sweetest Saviour, and guide us through the night, till shadows end in glory. and faith be lost in sight. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Funeral; Jesus, the Priest; Salvation/Redemption Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18 Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

Spirit of God within me

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God within me, possess my human frame; fan the dull embers of my heart, stir up the living flame. Strive till that image Adam lost, new-minted and restored, in shining splendour brightly bears the likeness of the Lord. 2 Spirit of truth within me, possess my thought and mind; lighten anew the inward eye by Satan rendered blind; shine on the words that wisdom speaks and grant me power to see the truth made known to all in Christ, and in that truth be free. 3 Spirit of love within me, possess my hands and heart; break through the bonds of self-concern that seeks to stand apart: grant me the love that suffers long, that hopes, believes and bears, the love fulfilled in sacrifice, that cares as Jesus cares. 4 Spirit of life within me, possess this life of mine; come as the wind of heaven's breath, come as the fire divine! Spirit of Christ, the living Lord, reign in this house of clay, till from its dust with Christ I rise to everlasting day. Topics: General Hymns The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: ST CHRISTPHER

O Sacred Head surrounded

Author: St. Bernard; H. W. Baker Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 92 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Sacred Head surrounded By crown of piercing thorn! O bleeding Head, so wounded, Reviled and put to scorn! Death's pallid hue comes o'er Thee, The glow of life decays, Yet angel-hosts adore Thee, And tremble as they gaze. 2 I see Thy strength and vigor, All fading in the strife, And death with cruel rigor, Bereaving Thee of life; O agony and dying! O love to sinners free! Jesu, all grace supplying, Oh, turn Thy face on me. 3 In this, Thy bitter Passion, Good Shepherd, think of me With Thy most sweet compassion, Unworthy though I be: Beneath Thy cross abiding Forever would I rest, In Thy dear love confiding, And with Thy presence blest. 4 Be near when I am dying; Oh, show Thy cross to me: And to my succor flying, Come, Lord, and set me free. These eyes, new faith receiving, From Jesus shall not move; For he, who dies believing, Dies safely through Thy love. Amen. Topics: Holy Week Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

O One with God the Father

Author: William W. How, 1823-97 Appears in 64 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

I could not do without thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 189 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

God is my strong salvation

Author: James Montgomery Appears in 288 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

O Blessèd Sun whose splendor

Author: Karl Johann Philipp Spitta; Richard Massie Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O blessèd Sun, whose splendor Dispels the shades of night; O Jesus, my Defender, My Soul's supreme delight, Though fortune should bereave me Of all I love the best, If Thou Thy love still leave me, I freely give the rest. 2 I know no life divided, O Lord of life, from Thee; In Thee is life provided For all mankind and me; I know no death, O Jesus, Because I live in Thee; Thy death it is which frees us From death eternally. 3 I fear no tribulation, Since, whatsoe'er it be, It makes no separation Between my Lord and me. If Thou, my God and Teacher, Vouchsafe to be my own, Though poor, I shall be richer Than monarch on his throne. 4 If, while on earth I wander, My heart is light and blest, Ah, what shall I be yonder, In perfect peace and rest? O blessèd thought in dying! We go to meet the Lord, Where there shall be no sighing, A kingdom our reward. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Communion with Christ Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

In You, LORD, I Take Refuge

Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Christ As Rock; Old Age; Trust and Assurance; Youth Scripture: Psalm 71 Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER Text Sources: OPC/URCNA 2016