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Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:32 Lyrics: 1 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided, urged and inspired us, cheered us on our way, sought us and saved us, pardoned and provided, Lord of the years, we bring our thanks today. 2 Lord, for that word, the word of life which fires us, speaks to our hearts and sets our souls ablaze, teaches and trains, rebukes us and inspires us, Lord of the word, receive your people's praise. 3 Lord, for our land, in this our generation, spirits oppressed by pleasure, wealth and care; for young and old, for commonwealth and nation, Lord of our land, be pleased to hear our prayer. 4 Lord, for our world; when we disown and doubt him, loveless in strength, and comfortless in pain; hungry and helpless, lost indeed without him, Lord of the world, we pray that Christ may reign. 5 Lord, for ourselves; in living power remake us, self on the cross and Christ upon the throne; past put behind us, for the future take us, Lord of our lives, to live for Christ alone. Topics: New Year; New Year; Proper 7 Year A; Proper 24 Year C Used With Tune: LORD OF THE YEARS

O What Delight Is This

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:30-31 Lyrics: 1 O what delight is this, Which now in Christ we know, An earnest of our glorious bliss, Or heaven begun below! 2 When He the table spreads, How royal is the cheer! With rapture we lift up our heads, And own that God is here. 3 The Lamb for sinners slain, Who died to die no more, Let all the ransomed sons of men, With all His hosts adore. 4 Let earth and heaven be joined, His glories to display, And hymn the Savior of mankind In one eternal day. Topics: The Living Church The Lord's Supper; The Lord's Supper Used With Tune: STATE STREET

Long Ago, Prophets Knew

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:27 Refrain First Line: Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring Lyrics: 1 Long ago, prophets knew Christ would come, born a Jew, come to make all things new, bear his people's burden, freely love and pardon. [Refrain:] Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing! When he comes, when he comes, who will make him welcome? 2 God in time, God in man, this is God's timeless plan: he will come, as a man, born himself of woman, God divinely human. (Refrain) 3 Mary hail! Though afraid, she believed, she obeyed. In her womb, God is laid till the time expected, nurtured and protected. (Refrain) 4 Journey ends! Where afar Bethlehem shines, like a star, stable door stands ajar: unborn Son of Mary, Savior, do not tarry! Ring, bells, ring, ring, ring! Sing, choirs, sing, sing, sing! When he comes, when he comes, we will make him welcome! Topics: Advent Season; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Music and Singing Used With Tune: PERSONENT HODIE

Walk Thou with Me

Author: E. B. Barnes Meter: 10.10.10.10 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:32 First Line: Walk Thou with me, nor let my footsteps stray Refrain First Line: Dear Savior, let me trust my hand in Thine Lyrics: 1 Walk Thou with me, nor let my footsteps stray Apart from Thee, throughout life’s threat’ning way; Be Thou my Guide, the path I cannot see; Close to Thy side, Lord, let me walk with Thee. Refrain: Dear Savior, let me trust my hand in Thine, And let me know Thy steps are guiding mine; Life’s changing way is ofttimes dark to me, I fear no ill if I may walk with Thee. 2 Through weary years my way hath miry been; My bitter tears Thy pitying eye hath seen; My fainting heart hath heard Thy voice divine; My trembling hand asks but to rest in Thine. [Refrain] 3 No earthly foe can give my spirit fear; No threat’ning woe can quail when Thou art near; No tempter’s snare can turn my steps aside; For in Thy care, I’m safe whate’er betide. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CONFIDENCE (RODEHEAVER) Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Walk_Thou_with_Me); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/w/a/walkthou.htm); Review and Herald Publishing Association, The Gospel in Song, 1926 (82); Confidence

Where Wilt Thou Go Since Night Draws Near

Author: August Crull, d. 1923; Unknown Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:29 First Line: Where wilt Thou go, since night draws near Lyrics: 1 Where wilt Thou go since night draws near, O Jesus Christ, Thou Pilgrim dear? Lord, make me happy, be my Guest, And in my heart, oh, deign to rest. 2 Grant my request, O dearest Friend, For truly I the best intend; Thou knowest that Thou ever art A welcome Guest unto my heart. 3 The day is now far spent and gone, The shades of night come quickly on; Abide with me, Thou heav'nly Light, And do not leave me in this night. 4 Enlighten me that from the way That leads to heaven I may not stray, That I may never be misled, Though night of sin is round me spread. 5 And when I on my death-bed lie, Help me that I in peace may die. Abide! I will not let Thee go. Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Easter Used With Tune: ACH BLEIB BEI UNS

Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide

Author: M. Lowrie Hofford Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:29 First Line: Abide with me; ’tis eventide Refrain First Line: O Savior, stay this night with me Lyrics: 1. Abide with me; ’tis eventide. The day is past and gone; The shadows of the evening fall; The night is coming on. Within my heart a welcome guest, Within my home abide. [Chorus:] O Savior, stay this night with me; Behold, ’tis eventide. O Savior, stay this night with me; Behold, ’tis eventide. 2. Abide with me; ’tis eventide. Thy walk today with me Has made my heart within me burn, As I communed with thee. Thy earnest words have filled my soul And kept me near thy side. [Chorus] 3. Abide with me; ’tis eventide, And lone will be the night If I cannot commune with thee Nor find in thee my light. The darkness of the world, I fear, Would in my home abide. [Chorus] Topics: Closing; Comfort; Evening; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Savior; Prayer and Supplication; Supplication Used With Tune: [Abide with me; ’tis eventide]

Somos pueblo que camina (We Are People on a Journey)

Author: Manuel Dávila; Carolyn Jennings Meter: 8.7 with refrain Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Refrain First Line: Acudamos jubilosos (Joyfully we come together) Topics: Faith Journey; Gathering; Jesus Christ Presence of; Justice; Justice Economic; Justice Racial; Pilgrimage; Unity; World Communion Used With Tune: SOMOS PUEBLO Text Sources: La Misa Popular Nicaragüense, 20th c.

Easter Song

Author: Anne Herring Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:34 First Line: Hear the bells ringing Topics: Choir; Christ Resurrection; Choir; Christ Resurrection Used With Tune: [Hear the bells ringing]

The Glory of Our King Was Seen

Author: Margaret Beatrice Cropper (1886-1980) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24 Lyrics: 1 The glory of our King was seen when he came riding by, and all the children waved and sang, "Hosanna, King most high!" 2 The glory of our King was seen when, with his arms stretched wide to show his love to everyone, Jesus was crucified. 3 The glory of our King was seen on the first Easter day, when Christ rose up, set free from death, to love, to guide, to stay. Topics: Easter (season); Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

Open My Eyes (Abre mis ojos)

Author: Jesse Manibusan; Rufino Zaragoza Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:30-32 First Line: Open my eyes, Lord (Abre mis ojos) Topics: Healing; Reign of Christ; Scripture Proclamation Used With Tune: ABRE MIS OJOS