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Come, Ye Faithful, Raise The Strain

Author: St. John of Damascus, 8th cent.; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #402 (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Scripture: Revelation 21:23 First Line: Come, ye faithful raise the strain Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God has brought his Israel Into joy from sadness; Loosed from Pharoah's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters. 2 'Tis the spring of souls today; Christ has burst his prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun has risen; All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From his light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. 3 Now the queen of seasons bright With the day of splendor, With the royal feast of feasts Comes its joy to render; Comes to gladden faithful hearts Who with true affection Welcome in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 4 Neither could the gates of death, Nor the tomb's dark portal, Nor the watchers, nor the seal Hold him as a mortal; But today amid the twelve Christ appeared, bestowing Lasting peace which evermore Passes human knowing. 5 "Alleluia!" now we cry To our King immortal, Who, triumphant, burst the bars Of the tomb's dark portal; "Alleluia!" with the Son, God the Father praising; "Alleluia!" yet again To the Spirit raising. Languages: English Tune Title: GAUDEAMUS PARITER

Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life

Author: Frank. M. North Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #602 (1987) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Revelation 21 Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life, where sound the cries of race and clan, above the noise of selfish strife, we hear your voice, O Son of Man. 2 In haunts of wretchedness and need, on shadowed thresholds dark with fears, from paths where hide the lures of greed, we catch the vision of your tears. 3 The cup of water given for you still holds the freshness of your grace; yet long these multitudes to see the true compassion of your face. 4 O Master, from the mountainside make haste to heal these hearts of pain; among these restless throngs abide, and tread the city's streets again 5 till all the world shall learn your love and follow where your feet have trod, till glorious from your heaven above shall come the city of our God. Topics: Sickness & Health; Society/Social Concerns; War & Revolution; Missions; Poverty; Sickness & Health; Society/Social Concerns; Walk with God; War & Revolution Languages: English Tune Title: GERMANY

Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers

Author: Laurentius Laurenti; Sarah Borthwick Findlater Hymnal: Glory to God #362 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Revelation 21 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice! Rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear; the evening is advancing and darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising and soon he will draw nigh. Up, watch with expectation; at midnight comes the cry. 2 See that your lamps are burning; replenish them with oil; look now for your salvation, the end of sin and toil. The marriage feast is waiting; the gates wide open stand; arise, O heirs of glory; the Bridegroom is at hand! 3 Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; arise, thou Sun so longed for, above this shadowed sphere! With hearts and hands uplifted, we plead, O Lord, to see the day of earth’s redemption, and ever be with thee! Topics: Christ's Return and Judgment; Hope; Jesus Christ Advent Languages: English Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN

The sands of time are sinking

Author: Anne Ross Cousin Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #346 (1897) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.5 Scripture: Revelation 21:23 Topics: The Christian Life The Life Everlasting Languages: English Tune Title: RUTHERFORD

The Sands of Time Are Sinking

Author: Anne R. Cousin; Samuel Rutherford, 1600-1661 Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #471 (2018) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.5 Scripture: Revelation 21:23 Lyrics: 1 The sands of time are sinking, the dawn of heaven breaks, the summer morn I've sighed for, the fair sweet morn awakes; dark, dark hath been the midnight, but dayspring is at hand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. 2 The King there in his beauty without a veil is seen; it were a well-spent journey, though sev'n deaths lay between: the Lamb with his fair army doth on Mount Zion stand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. 3 O Christ, he is the fountain, the deep sweet well of love! The streams on earth I've tasted, more deep I'll drink above: there to an ocean fullness his mercy doth expand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel's land. 4 The bride eyes not her garment, but her dear bridegroom's face; I will not gaze at glory, but on my King of grace; not at the crown he gifteth, but on his piercèd hand: the Lamb is all the glory of Emmanuel's land. Topics: Funerals; Heaven anticipation of; Life Brevity of; Resurrection and Glorification Languages: English Tune Title: RUTHERFORD

Far from these narrow scenes of night

Author: Steele Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #953 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Revelation 21:27 Lyrics: 1 Far from these narrow scenes of night, Unbounded glories rise, And realms of joy and pure delight, Unknown to mortal eyes. 2 Fair, distant land! could mortal eyes But half its charms explore, How would our spirits long to rise, And dwell on earth no more! 3 No cloud those blissful regions know,-- Realms ever bright and fair; For sin, the source of mortal woe, Can never enter there. 4 Oh, may the heavenly prospect fire Our hearts with ardent love, Till wings of faith and strong desire Bear every thought above. 5 Prepare us, Lord, by grace divine, For thy bright courts on high; Then bid our spirits rise and join The chorus of the sky. Topics: Heaven; Glories of Heaven

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: Glory to God #394 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Scripture: Revelation 21 Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord and precious, binding all the church in one; holy Zion's help forever, and our confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call you, come, O Lord of hosts, and stay; come, with all your loving-kindness; hear your people as we pray, and your fullest benediction shed within these walls today. 3 Here bestow on all your servants what they seek from you to gain; what they gain from you, forever with the blessed to retain; and hereafter in your glory evermore with you to reign. 4 Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one: one in might and one in glory while unending ages run! Topics: Christian Year All Saints; The Church; Eternal Life; Gathering; Teaching/Education; The Triune God Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: Hymnal Supplement 98 #865 (1998) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Scripture: Revelation 21 Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ, our head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Holy Zion’s help forever And our confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call You, Come, O Lord of hosts, and stay; Come with all Your loving-kindness, Hear Your people as they pray; And Your fullest benediction Shed within these walls today. 3 Grant, we pray, to all Your faithful All the gifts they ask to gain; What they gain from You, forever With the blessed to retain; And hereafter in Your glory Evermore with You to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever three and ever one: One in might and one in glory While unending ages run! Topics: The Church; Anniversary, Church; The House of God Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Beautiful Zion, Built Above

Author: George Gill, 1820–1880 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #44 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.5.7 Scripture: Revelation 21:2-23 Refrain First Line: Zion, Zion, lovely Zion Lyrics: 1. Beautiful Zion, built above; Beautiful city that I love; Beautiful gates of pearly white; Beautiful temple—God its light; He who was slain on Calvary Opens those pearly gates for me. [Chorus:] Zion, Zion, lovely Zion; Beautiful Zion; Zion, city of our God! 2. Beautiful heav’n, where all is light; Beautiful angels clothed in white; Beautiful strains that never tire; Beautiful harps thru all the choir; There shall I join the chorus sweet, Worshiping at the Savior’s feet. [Chorus] 3. Beautiful crowns on ev’ry brow; Beautiful palms the conq’rors show; Beautiful robes the ransomed wear; Beautiful all who enter there; Thither I press with eager feet; There shall my rest be long and sweet. [Chorus] Topics: Exaltation; Millennium; Restoration; Zion Languages: English Tune Title: [Beautiful Zion, built above]

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Author: Frances Jane van Alstyne (Fanny Crosby), 1820-1915 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #94 (2011) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Scripture: Revelation 21:25-27 First Line: To God be the glory, great things he has done! Topics: Praise and Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: TO GOD BE THE GLORY