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Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 555 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for His bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: MUELLER Text Sources: Little Children's Book for Schools and Families, c. 1885, st. 1-2; Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892 (st. 3)

O Day of God, Draw Nigh

Author: Robert Balgarnie Young Scott, 1899- Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 45 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1:3 Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL

I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 77 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I to the hills will lift my eyes; From whence shall come my aid? My help is from the Lord alone, Who Heaven and earth has made. 2 He will not let your foot be moved, Your Guardian never sleeps; God's watchful and unslumbering care Protects and safely keeps. 3 Your faithful keeper is the Lord, Your shelter and your shade; 'Neath sun or moon, by day or night, You shall not be afraid. 4 From evil He will keep you safe, Provide for all you need; Your going out, your coming in, God will forever lead. Topics: God Protection Scripture: Psalm 121 Used With Tune: DUNDEE Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912; alt. 1988

Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 673 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name; The name all victorious of Jesus extol, His kingdom is glorious and rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save; And still He is nigh--His presence we have; The great congregation His triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. 3 “Salvation to God, who sits on the throne,” Let all cry aloud, and honor the Son; The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces, and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore, and give Him His right, All glory and power, all wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love. Topics: Jesus Christ Praise; Morning and Opening Hymns Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12 Used With Tune: HANOVER

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael A. Saward Meter: 5.5.8.5.5.9 Appears in 49 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; Heirs of salvation, Trusting the promise, Faithfully now God's praises we sing. 2 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Dead in the tomb with Christ, our King; One with his rising, Freed and forgiven Thankfully now God's praises we sing. 3 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign of Christ, our King; Born of the Spirit, We are God's children, Joyfully now God's praises we sing. Scripture: Romans 6:3 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 103 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O wondrous sight, O vision fair Of glory that the church shall share, Which Christ upon the mountain shows, Where brighter than the sun He glows! 2 From age to age the tale declare, How with the three disciples there, Where Moses and Elijah meet, The Lord holds converse high and sweet. 3 The law and prophets there have place, Two chosen witnesses of grace; The Father’s voice from out the cloud Proclaims His only Son aloud. 4 With shining face and bright array Christ deigns to manifest today What glory shall be theirs above Who joy in God with perfect love. 5 And faithful hearts are raised on high By this great vision’s mystery, For which in joyful strains we raise The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise. Scripture: Matthew 17:1-3 Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS

Break Thou the Bread of Life

Author: Mary Artemesia Lathbury Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 736 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word! 2 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord, Now unto me, As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find my peace, My all in all! Scripture: Mark 6:41 Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE

Christ Is Alive!

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Lyrics: 1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. The cross stands empty to the sky. Let streets and homes with praises ring. Love, drowned in death, shall never die. 2 Christ is alive! No longer bound To distant years in Palestine, But saving, healing, here and now, And touching every place and time. 3 Not throned afar, remotely high, Untouched, unmoved by human pains, But daily, in the midst of life, Our Savior in the Godhead reigns. 4 In every insult, rift and war, Where color, scorn or wealth divide, Christ suffers still, yet loves the more, And lives, where even hope has died. 5 Christ is alive, and comes to bring Good news to this and every age, Till earth and sky and ocean ring With joy, with justice, love and praise. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: TRURO

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 732 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home: All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God’s own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest home. 2 All the world is God’s own field, Fruit unto God's praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take the harvest home; From each field shall in that day All offenses purge away; Give the angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In God's garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There forever purified, In Thy presence to abide: Come, with all Thine angels come, Raise the glorious harvest home. Topics: Consummation Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art

Author: John Calvin; Elizabeth Lee Smith Appears in 42 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I greet Thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only trust and Savior of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray Thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, Reigning omnipotent in every place: So come, O King, and our whole being sway; Shine on us with the light of Thy pure day. 3 Thou art the life, by which alone we live, And all our substance and our strength receive; Sustain us by Thy faith and by Thy power, And give us strength in every trying hour. 4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast Thou and no bitterness; O grant to us the grace we find in Thee, That we may dwell in perfect unity. 5 Our hope is in no other save in Thee; Our faith is built upon Thy promise free; Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure, That in Thy strength we evermore endure. Topics: Jesus Christ Praise; Morning and Opening Hymns Scripture: John 14:6 Used With Tune: TOULON Text Sources: French Psalter, Strassburg, 1545