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O God, unseen yet ever near

Author: Edward Osler, 1768-1863 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 134 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, unseen yet ever near, thy presence may we feel; and thus inspired with holy fear, before thine altar kneel. 2 Here may thy faithful people know the blessings of thy love, the streams that through the desert flow, the manna from above. 3 We come, obedient to thy word, to feast on heavenly food; our meat the Body of the Lord, our drink his precious Blood. 4 Thus may we all thy word obey, for we, O God, are thine; and go rejoicing on our way, renewed with strength divine. Topics: Holy Eucharist Used With Tune: ST. FLAVIAN

Fraction Anthem: Be known to us

Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Be known to us, Lord Jesus Lyrics: Antiphon: Be known to us, Lord Jesus, in the breaking of the bread 1. The bread which we break, alleluia, is the communion of the body of Christ. [Ant.] 2. One body are we, alleluia, for though many we share one bread. [Ant.] Used With Tune: [Be known to us, Lord Jesus]

Therefore, according to his command, O Father

Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory. Used With Tune: [Therefore, according to his command, O Father]

O Jesus, crowned with all renown

Author: Edward White Benson, 1829-1896 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O Jesus, crowned with all renown, since thou the earth hast trod, thou reignest and by thee come down henceforth the gifts of God. Thine is the health and thine the wealth that in our halls abound, and thine the beauty and the joy with which the years are crowned. 2. Lord, in their change, let frost and heat, and winds and dews be given; all fostering power, all influence sweet, breathe from the bounteous heaven. Attemper fair with gentle air the sunshine and the rain, that kindly earth with timely birth may yield her fruits again: 3. that we may feed the poor aright, and, gathering round thy throne, here, in the holy angel's sight, repay thee of thine own: That we may praise thee all our days, and with the Father's Name, and with the Holy Spirit's gifts, the Savior's love proclaim. Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Rogation Days Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 98 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless thy chosen pilgrim flock with manna in the wilderness, with water from the rock. 2 We would not live by bread alone, but by thy word of grace, in strength of which we travel on to our abiding-place. 3 Be known to us in breaking bread, and do not then depart; Saviour, abide with us, and spread thy table in our heart. 4 Lord, sup with us in love divine, thy Body and thy Blood, that living bread, that heavenly wine, be our immortal food. Topics: Holy Eucharist Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

We plow the field and scatter

Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815; Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 461 hymnals Lyrics: 1. We plow the fields, and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand; he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, the breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain. Refrain: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above; then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love. 2. He only is the Maker of all things near and far; he paints the wayside flower, he lights the evening star; the wind and waves obey him, by him the birds are fed; much more to us, his children, he gives our daily bread. [Refrain] 3. We thank thee, then, O Father, for all things bright and good, the seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food: the gifts we have to offer are what thy love imparts, but chiefly thou desirest our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Thanksgiving Day Used With Tune: WIR PFLUGEN

Holy God, we praise thy Name

Author: Ignaz Franz, 1719-1790; Clarence Walworth, 1820-1900; F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 207 hymnals Used With Tune: GROSSER GOTT Text Sources: Te Deum (para.)

Holy Father, great Creator

Author: Alexander Viets Griswold, 1766-1843 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 61 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Father, great Creator, source of mercy, love, and peace, look upon the Mediator, clothe us with his righteousness; heavenly Father, heavenly Father, through the Savior hear and bless. 2 Holy Jesus, Lord of glory, whom angelic hosts proclaim, while we hear thy wondrous story, meet and worship in thy Name, dear Redeemer, dear Redeemer, in our hearts thy peace proclaim. 3 Holy Spirit, Sanctifier, come with unction from above, touch our hearts with sacred fire, fill them with the Savior's love. Source of comfort, Source of comfort, cheer us with the Savior's love. 4 God the Lord, through every nation let thy wondrous mercies shine. In the song of thy salvation every tongue and race combine. Great Jehovah, great Jehovah, form our hearts and make them thine. Topics: The Holy Trinity Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Bread of the world, in mercy broken

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 344 hymnals Lyrics: Bread of the world, in mercy broken, Wine of the soul, in mercy shed, by whom the words of life were spoken, and in whose death our sins are dead: look on the heart by sorrow broken, look on the tears by sinners shed; and be thy feast to us the token that by thy grace our souls are fed. Topics: Holy Eucharist Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU

I sing the almighty power of God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 475 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I sing the almighty power of God, that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at his command, and all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of the Lord, that filled the earth with food; he formed the creatures with his Word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how thy wonders are displayed, where’er I turn my eye, if I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky! 3 There’s not a plant or flower below, but makes thy glories known; and clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from thy throne; while all that borrows life from thee is ever in thy care, and everywhere that I could be, thou, God, art present there. Topics: Praise to God Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN