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Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: C. Wordsworth, 1807-85 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 131 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to Thee we raise; Manifested by the star To the sages from afar, Branch of royal David's stem, In Thy birth at Bethlehem: Anthems be to Thee addressed Word in flesh made manifest. 2 Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme, And at Cana, Wedding Guest, In Thy Godhead manifest; Manifest in pow'r divine, Changing water into wine; Anthems be to Thee addressed God on earth made manifest. 3 Manifest in making whole Palsied limbs and fainting soul; Manifest in valiant fight, Quelling all the devil's might; Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill; Anthems be to Thee addressed, God for us made manifest. 4 Grant us grace to see Thee, Lord, Mirrored in Thy holy Word; May we imitate Thee now And be pure, as pure art Thou; That we like to Thee may be At Thy great epiphany, And may praise Thee, ever blest, God for all made manifest. Topics: Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Used With Tune: SALZBURG

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Author: A. M. Toplady, 1740-78 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,942 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood From Thy riven side which flowed Be of sin the double cure: Cleanse me from its guilt and pow'r. 2 Not the labors of my hands Can fulfil 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 Thy 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 eyelids 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! Topics: Passion of Christ Used With Tune: TOPLADY

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: W. Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,137 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unknown, unfathomed mines Of never-failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sov'reign will. 2 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings on your head. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 3 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flow'r. Blind unbelief is sure to err And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. Topics: Trinity 7 Used With Tune: SALVATION

A Wondrous Mystery Is Here

Author: M. Loy, 1828-1915 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 A wondrous mystery is here To hold in faith and holy fear: The Savior comes as food divine, Concealed in earthly bread and wine. 2 This world is loveless, but above, What wondrous boundlessness of love! The King of Glory stoops to me My spirit's life and strength to be. 3 In consecrated wine and bread No eye perceives the myst'ry spread; But Jesus' words are strong and clear: "My body and My blood are here." 4 How dull are all the pow'rs of sense Employed on proofs of love immense! The richest food lies hid from view, The highest gifts we have below. 5 We have no greater boon on earth, And faith alone discerns its worth, The Wod, not sense, must be our guide, Christ's words assure though sight's denied. 6 Lord, show us still the You are good, And grant us evermore this food To strengthen ev'ry humble soul And make each wounded spirit whole. Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Creator of the Starry Height

Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 93 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Creator of the starry height, Thy people's everlasting light, O Christ, Redeemer of us all, Hear Thou Thy servants when they call. 2 Thou, sorr'wing at the helpless cry Of all creation doomed to die, Didst save our lost and guilty race By healing gifts of heav'nly grace. 3 Love drew Thee down the world to win From common stain of common sin; Proceeding from a virgin shrine The spotless victim all divine. 4 At Thy great name, exalted now, All knees in lowly homage bow: All things in heav'n and earth adore, And own Thee King forevermore. 5 To Thee, O holy One, we pray, Our Judge in that tremendous day; Ward off, while yet we dwell below, The weapons of our crafy foe. 6 To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Praise, honor, might, and glory be From age to age eternally. Topics: Rejoice; Advent 4 Used With Tune: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM Text Sources: Latin, 9th cent.

Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

Author: J. Olearius, 1611-84 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 128 hymnals First Line: "Comfort, comfort ye My people Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort ye My people, Speak ye peace," thus saith our God. "Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrows' load. Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over." 2 Yea, her sins our God will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed; All that well deserved His anger He will no more see or heed. She hath suffered many a day; Now her griefs have passed away. God will change her pining sadness Into ever-springing gladness. 3 Hark, the herald's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all men to repentance, Since the kingdom now is here. Oh that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way; Let the valleys rise to meet Him And the hills bow down to greet Him. 4 Make ye straight what long was crooked; Make the rougher places plain. Let your hearts be true and humble As befits His holy reign. For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. Topics: Forerunners of Christ; Advent 3 Used With Tune: FREU DICH SEHR

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Author: J. F. Wade, c. 1711-1786; F. Oakeley,1802-80 Meter: Irregular Appears in 753 hymnals Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore Him Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, born the King of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2 God of God, Light of Light, Lo! He comes forth from the Virgin's womb: Our very God, begotten, not created, [Refrain] 3 Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above; Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [Refrain] 4 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory giv'n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain] Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES

Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High

Author: J. M. Meyfart, 1590-1642; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 10.6.10.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 66 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, thou city fair and high, Would God I were in thee! My longing heart fain, fain, to thee would fly; It will not stay with me. Far over vale and mountain, Far over field and plain, It hastes to seek its Fountain And leave this world of pain. 2 O happy day and yet far happier hour, When wilt thou come at last, When fearless to my Father's love and pow'r, Whose promise standeth fast, My soul I gladly render? For surely will His hand Lead her with guidance tender To heav'n, her fatherland. 3 A moment's space, and gently, wondrously, Released from earthly ties, Elijah's chariot bears her up to thee, Through all these lower skies To yonder shining regions, While down to meet her come The blessed angel legions And bid her welcome home. 4 O Zion, hail! Bright city, now unfold The gates of grace to me. How many a time I longed for thee of old Ere yet I was set free From yon dark life of sadness, Yon world of shadowy naught, And God had giv'n the gladness, The heritage, I sought! 5 What glorious throng and what resplendent host Comes sweeping swiftly down? The chosen ones on earth who wrought the most, The Church's brightest crown, Our Lord hath set to meet me, As in the far-off years Their words oft came to greet me In yonder land of tears. 6 The partiarchs' and prophets' noble train, With all Christ's foll'wers true, Who bore the cross and could the worst disdain That tyrants dared to do; I see them shine forever, All-glorious as the sun, Mid light that fadeth never, Their perfect freedom won. 7 And when within that lovely Paradise At last I safely dwell, What songs of bliss shall from my lips arise, What joy my tongue shall tell; While all the saints are singing Hosannas o'er and o'er, Pure hallelujahs ringing Around me evermore! 8 Unnumbered choirs before the shining throne Their joyful anthems raise Till heaven's glad halls are echoing with the tone Of that great hymn of praise And all its host rejoices, And all its blessed throng Unite their myriad voices In one eternal song. Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Used With Tune: JERUSALEM, DU HOCHGEBAUTE STADT

Christians, Come, in Sweetest Measures

Author: Adam of St. Victor, d. 1172; R. Campbell, 1814-68 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christians, come, in sweetest measures Sing of those who spread the treasures In the holy Gospels shrined; Blessed tidings of salvation, Peace on earth their proclamation, Love from God to lost mankind. 2 See the rivers four that gladden With their streams the better Eden, Planted by our Savior dear. Christ the Fountain, these the waters. Drink, O Zion’s sons and daughters; Drink and find salvation here. 3 Here our souls, by Jesus sated, More and more shall be translated Earth’s temptations far above; Freed from sin’s abhorred dominion, Soaring on angelic pinion, They shall reach the Source of love. 4 Then shall thanks and praise ascending For Thy mercies without ending Rise to Thee, O Savior blest. With Thy gracious aid defend us, Let Thy guiding light attend us, Bring us to Thy place of rest. Topics: Heavenly Riches; Trinity 1 Used With Tune: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: W. Kethe, d. c. 1608 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 732 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, His praise forthtell, Come ye before Him and rejoice. 2 The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; Without our aid He did us make; We are His folk; He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. 3 O enter then His gates with praise; Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His Name always, For it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? the Lord our God is good: His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. 5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav'n and earth adore, From men and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH