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O Gladsome Light

Author: Robert Seymour Bridges Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Appears in 59 hymnals First Line: O gladsome light, O grace Lyrics: 1 O gladsome light, O grace Of our Creator’s face, The eternal splendor wearing; Celestial, holy, blessed, Our Savior Jesus Christ, Joyful in Your appearing! 2 As fades the day’s last light, We see the lamps of night Our common hymn outpouring; O God of might unknown, You, the incarnate Son, And Spirit blessed adoring. 3 To You of right belongs Aall praise of holy songs, O Son of God, Life-giver; You, therefore, O Most High, The world does glorify And shall exalt forever. Topics: Evening hymns Scripture: John 1:9 Used With Tune: LE CANTIQUE DE SIMÉON Text Sources: Phos Hilaron, 4rd century

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5 Appears in 223 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today; Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart, and soul and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He hath opened heaven's door, And we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian friends, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all, To gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: IN DULCI JUBILO Text Sources: Medieval Latin carol

O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O my soul, bless your Redeemer; All within me, bless God's Name; Bless the Savior, and forget not All God's mercies to proclaim; 2 God forgives all your transgressions, All diseases gently heals; God redeems you from destruction, And with you so kindly deals. 3 Far as east from west is distant, God has put away our sin; Like the pity of a father Has the Lord's compassion been. 4 As it was without beginning, So it lasts without an end; To their children's children ever Shall God's righteousness extend: 5 Unto such as keep God's covenant And are steadfast in God's way; Unto those who still remember The commandments and obey. 6 Bless your Maker, all you creatures, Ever under God's control, All throughout God's vast dominion; Bless the Lord of all, my soul! Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: STUTTGART Text Sources: The Book of Psalms, 1871; alt. 1972, 1988, para. in

Jesus, Our Divine Companion

Author: Henry van Dyke Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 78 hymnals Used With Tune: PLEADING SAVIOR

Jesus Comes with Clouds Descending

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.4.7 Appears in 778 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus comes with clouds descending; See the Lamb for sinner slain! Thousand, thousand saints attending Join to sing the glad refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ the Lord returns to reign! 2 Every eye shall then behold You Robed in awesome majesty; Those who jeered and mocked and sold You, Pierced and nailed You to the tree, Shamed and grieving, Shamed and grieving, Shamed and grieving, Shall their true Messiah see. 3 Yes, Amen! Let all adore You High on your eternal throne; Crowns and empires fall before You, Claim the kingdom for Your own: Come, Lord Jesus, Come, Lord Jesus, Come, Lord Jesus, Everlasting Christ, come down! Scripture: Zechariah 12:10 Used With Tune: HELMSLEY

God Is My Strong Salvation

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 288 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is my strong Salvation: What foe have I to fear? In peril and temptation My light, my help is near. 2 Though hosts encamp around me, Firm to the fight I stand; What terror can confound me, With God at my right hand? 3 Place on the Lord reliance, My soul, with courage wait; God's truth be thine affiance, When faint and desolate. 4 God's might thy heart shall strengthen, God's love thy joy increase; Mercy thy days shall lengthen; The Lord will give thee peace. Topics: God Help Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; John Mason Neale; Henry Williams Baker Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 219 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Of the Father’s love begotten, Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He, Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore! 2 O ye heights of heaven adore Him; Angel hosts, His praises sing; Powers, dominions, bow before Him, And extol our God and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent, Every voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore! 3 Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant with high thanksgiving, And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore! Amen. Scripture: Revelation 21:6 Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

O Radiant Light, O Sun Divine

Author: William G. Story Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Praise; Evening hymns Used With Tune: CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM Text Sources: Phos Hilaron, 3rd century

What Child is This

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 209 hymnals First Line: What Child is this, who, laid to rest Refrain First Line: This, this is Christ the King Lyrics: 1 What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? Refrain: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary! 2 Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. 3 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come one and all, to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Scripture: Matthew 2:11 Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES

This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 598 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is the day the Lord hath made; The hours are all God's own; Let Heav’n rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 Hosanna to the anointed King, To David’s holy Son! Help us, O Lord; descend and bring Salvation from the throne. 3 Blest be the Lord, who comes in power With messages of grace, Who comes in this accepted hour To save our sinful race. 4 Hosanna in the highest strains The Church on earth can raise! The highest heavens, in which God reigns, Shall now resound with praise. Scripture: Psalm 118 Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL' UND BRIGET EHR'