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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

Spirit

Author: James K. Manley Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: You moved on the waters Refrain First Line: Spirit, spirit of gentleness Topics: Holy Spirit Work Used With Tune: Spirit

The First Nowell

Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 413 hymnals First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Refrain First Line: Nowell, nowell Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay akeeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest; O'er Bethlehem it took its rest; And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain] 5 Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon the knee, And offered there, in His presence, Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. [Refrain] 6 Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord; That hath made Heaven and earth of naught, And with His blood our life hath bought. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Used With Tune: THE FIRST NOWELL Text Sources: English carol, 17th century

As with Gladness Men of Old

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 645 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

What Wondrous Love Is This

Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Appears in 254 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 230 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 350 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

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Author: John Henry Hopkins, Jr. Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrain Appears in 319 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

Holy, Holy, Holy

Appears in 324 hymnals Lyrics: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory: Glory be to Thee, O Lord Most High. Amen. Used With Tune: [Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts]