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Glory to God in the Highest

Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men Lyrics: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men in whom He is well pleased. Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Used With Tune: THE ANGELIC SONG

O come, let us worship and bow before the Lord

Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: O come, let us worship and bow before the Lord. O save us, Son of God, who from the dead didst rise, O Lord, hear and save us. Amen. Topics: Responses Opening Responses: Introits; Introits; Responses; Worship Introits Used With Tune: [O come, let us worship and bow before the Lord]

O 'twas a joyful sound to hear

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 118 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O 'twas a joyful sound to hear Our tribes devoutly say, Up, Israel! to the temple haste, And keep your festal day. At Salem's courts we must appear, With our assembled powers, In strong and beauteous order ranged, Like her united towers. 2 O ever pray for Salem's peace; For they shall prosperous be, Thou holy city of our God, Who bear true love to thee. May peace within thy sacred walls A constant guest be found; With plenty and prosperity Thy palaces be crowned. 3 For my dear brethren's sake, and friends' No less than brethren dear, I'll pray, "May peace in Salem's towers A constant guest appear." But most of all I'll seek thy good, And ever wish thee well, For Sion and the temple's sake, Where God vouchsafes to dwell. Amen. Topics: Times of Worship The Lord's Day; Fellowship; Lord's Day, The; Processionals; Worship The Lord's Day Scripture: Psalm 122 Used With Tune: MOUNT SION Text Sources: Tate and Brady, 1698

The Lord ascendeth up on high

Author: Rev. Arthur Tozer Russell (1806-1874) Meter: 8.8.7 D Appears in 37 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord ascendeth up on high, The Lord hath triumphed gloriously, In power and might excelling; The grave and hell are captive led, Lo! He returns, our glorious Head, To His eternal dwelling. 2 The heavens with joy receive their Lord, By saints, by angel hosts adored; O day of exultation! O earth, adore thy glorious King! His rising, His ascension sing With grateful adoration! 3 Our great High Priest hath gone before, Now on His Church His grace to pour, And still His love He giveth; O may our hearts to Him ascend; May all within us upward tend To Him who ever liveth! Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Ascension; Ascension, The; Christ Ascension Used With Tune: ASCENDIT DEUS

God of compassion, in mercy befriend us

Author: Rev. John J. Moment Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of compassion, in mercy befriend us; Giver of grace for our needs all-availing, Wisdom and strength for each day do Thou send us, Patience untiring and courage unfailing. 2 Wandering and lost, Thou hast sought us and found us, Stilled our rude hearts with Thy word of consoling; Wrap now Thy peace, like a mantle, around us, Guarding our thoughts and our passions controlling. 3 How shall we stray, with Thy hand to direct us, Thou who the stars in their courses art guiding? What shall we fear, with Thy power to protect us, We who walk forth in Thy greatness confiding? Amen. Topics: The Life in Christ Trust; Confidence; God Grace, His Restoring; God Guidance, His; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA

Christ of the Upward Way

Author: Rev. Walter J. Mathams Meter: 6.4.6.4.10.10 Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ of the Upward Way, My Guide divine, Where Thou hast set Thy feet My I place mine; And move and march wherever Thou hast trod, Keeping face forward up the hill of God. 2 Give me the heart to hear Thy voice and will, That without fault or fear I may fulfill Thy purpose with a glad and holy zest, Like one who would not bring less than his best. 3 Give me the good stout arm To shield the right, And wield Thy sword of truth With all my might, That, in the warfare I must wage for Thee, More than a victor I may ever be. · 4 Christ of the Upward Way, My Guide divine, Where Thou hast set Thy feet May I place mine; And when Thy last call comes serene and clear, Calm may my answer be, "Lord, I am here." Amen. Topics: The Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage; Conflict With Sin; Courage and Loyalty; Dedication of Life; Discipleship and Service; Loyalty and Courage; Young People's Day; Zeal Used With Tune: SURSUM CORDA

O Christ, Thou Lamb of God

Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace. Amen. Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Used With Tune: [O Christ, Thou Lamb of God]

Holy, holy, To our God all glory be!

Author: Rev. John J. Moment Meter: 7.7.7.7.5.7 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: Men and children everywhere Lyrics: 1 Men and children everywhere, With sweet music fill the air! Nations, come, your voices raise To the Lord in hymns of praise! Join the angel song, All the worlds to Him belong! Refrain Holy, holy, To our God all glory be! 2 Morning, evening, bless His name, Skies with crimson clouds aflame, Rainbow arch, His covenant sign, Countless stars by night that shine! Through His far domain, Love is King where He doth reign! [Refrain] 3 Storm and flood and ocean’s roar, Breakers crashing on the shore, Waterfalls that never sleep, Towering mountain, canyon deep, Tell ye forth His might, Lord of life and truth and right! [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Adoration; Nature Services; Worship Adoration Used With Tune: ROCK OF AGES

Thou Life within my life, than self more near

Author: Eliza Scudder Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou life within my life, than self more near, Thou veiled Presence infinitely clear, From all illusive shows of sense I flee, To find my center and my rest in Thee. 2 Below all depths Thy saving mercy lies, Through thickest gloom I see Thy light arise, Above the highest heaven Thou art not found More surely than within this earthly round. 3 Take part with me against those doubts that rise And seek to throne Thee far in distant skies; Take part with me against this self that dares Assume the burden of these sins and cares. 4 How shall I call Thee who art always here? How shall I praise Thee who art still most dear? What may I give Thee save what Thou hast given, And whom but Thee have I in earth or heaven? Amen. Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; Inner Life, The Used With Tune: FFIGYSBREN

Hear Thou in love, O Lord, our cry

Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: Hear Thou in love, O Lord, our cry, In heaven Thy dwelling place on high. Topics: Responses Prayer Responses; Responses Used With Tune: [Hear Thou in love, O Lord, our cry]