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As with Gladness Men of Old

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 644 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most glorious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin’s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Used With Tune: DIX

Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness

Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Christian Jacobi Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness; Pierce the clouds of nature’s night; Come, O Source of joy and gladness, Breathe Your life, and spread Your light. From the height which knows no measure, As a gracious shower descend, Bringing down the richest treasure Man can wish, or God can send. 2 Author of the new creation, Come, anoint us with Your power. Make our hearts Your habitation; With Your grace our spirits shower. Hear, O hear our supplication; Blessèd Spirit, God of peace! Rest upon this congregation, With the fullness of Your grace. Used With Tune: GENEVA

What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 253 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss To bear the *heavy cross for my soul, for my soul, To bear the *heavy cross for my soul! 2 To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing, To God and to the Lamb, I will sing; To God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am, While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing; While millions join the theme, I will sing! 3 And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on; And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, And through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on. And through eternity I’ll sing on. *dreadful curse Scripture: Isaiah 53:6 Used With Tune: WONDROUS LOVE Text Sources: American folk hymn, c. 1811

O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright

Author: Philipp Nicolai; Johann Adolf Schlegel; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Morning Star, how fair and bright Thou beamest forth in truth and light! O Sovereign meek and lowly! Thou root of Jesse, David’s Son, My Lord and Savior, Thou hast won My heart to serve Thee solely! Thou art holy, Fair and glorious, all victorious, Rich in blessing, Rule and might o'er all possessing. 2 Thou heavenly brightness! Light divine! O deep within my heart now shine, And make Thee there an altar! Fill me with joy and strength to be Thy member, ever joined to Thee In love that cannot falter! Toward Thee longing Doth possess me; turn and bless me; Here in sadness Eye and heart long for Thy gladness! Scripture: Isaiah 11:1 Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

Were You There?

Meter: Irregular Appears in 227 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord?(Were you there?) Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? (Were you there?) 2 Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? (Were you there?) Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? (Were you there?) 3 Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? (Were you there?) Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? (Were you there?) 4 Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? (Were you there?) Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? (Were you there?) Scripture: John 19:17-35 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: African-American spiritual

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 347 hymnals First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings: God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings. (Refrain) 2 The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky, (Refrain) 3 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, God made them every one. (Refrain) 4 God gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. (Refrain) Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK

The Glory of These Forty Days

Author: Gregory the Great; Maurice F. Bell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 35 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days We celebrate with songs of praise; For Christ, by whom all things were made, Himself has fasted and has prayed. 2 Alone and fasting Moses saw The loving God who gave the law; And to Elijah, fasting, came The steeds and chariots of flame. 3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight, Delivered from the lions’ might; And John, the Bridegroom’s friend, became The herald of Messiah’s name. 4 Then grant that we like them be true, Consumed in fast and prayer with You; Our spirits strengthen with Your grace, And give us joy to see Your face. Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Author: John Henry Hopkins, Jr. Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Appears in 318 hymnals Refrain First Line: O star of wonder, star of night Lyrics: 1 We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light! 2 Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign. (Refrain) 3 Frankincense to offer have I: Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, we are raising, Worshipping God Most High. (Refrain) 4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. (Refrain) 5 Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice; Alleluia, Alleluia, Sounds through the earth and skies. (Refrain) Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Used With Tune: THREE KINGS OF ORIENT

Lord Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Dear

Author: Heinrich von Laufenberg; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: Lord Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear, As You were once an infant here, So give this child of Yours, we pray, Your grace and blessing day by day. Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright

Author: Charles Coffin; John Chandler Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 93 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What star is this, with beams so bright, More lovely than the noonday light? ’Tis sent to announce a newborn King, Glad tidings of our God to bring. 2 ’Tis now fulfilled what God decreed, “From Jacob shall a star proceed”; And lo! the Eastern sages stand To read in heaven the Lord’s command. 3 O Jesus, while the star of grace Impels us on to seek Your face, Let not our slothful hearts refuse The guidance of Your light to use. 4 To God the Father, God the Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One, May every tongue and nation raise An endless song of thankful praise. Scripture: Numbers 24:17 Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR