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Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus

Author: John Bakewell (1721-1819) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 626 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 First Line: Hail, thou once despised Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Hail, thou once despised Jesus! Hail, thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, thou universal Saviour! Thou hast borne our sin and shame; by thy merit we find favour: life is given through thy name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, all our sins on thee were laid: by almighty love anointed, thou hast full atonement made. All thy people are forgiven through the virtue of thy blood: opened is the gate of heaven, peace is made 'twixt us and God. 3 Jesus, hail! Enthroned in glory, there for ever to abide; all the heavenly hosts adore thee, seated at thy Father's side. Worship, honor, power, and blessing thou art worthy to receive; highest praises, without ceasing, right it is for us to give. Topics: Adoration; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

may the Grace of Christ Our Saviour

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 618 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14 Topics: Church; Eucharist; Family; Marriage; Christian Life Used With Tune: HALTON HOLGATE Text Sources: St. 3, New English Hymnal

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 566 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, thou fount of life, thou light of all, from the best bliss that earth imparts we turn, unfilled, to heed thy call. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; thou savest those that on thee call; to them that seek thee thou art good, to them that find thee, all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountainhead, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, where'er our changeful lot is cast, glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright. O chase the night of sin away; shed o'er the world thy holy light. Topics: Discipleship; Eucharist; Faith; Joy; Light; Lord's Supper; Salvation; Sin; Communion Used With Tune: QUEBEC

I Lay My Sins on Jesus

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 560 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:14 Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all and frees us From the accursed load. I bring my guilt to Jesus To wash my crimson stains Clean in His blood most precious Till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus; All fulness dwells in Him; He heals all my diseases; My soul He does redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares; He from them all releases; He all my sorrows shares. 3 I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine; His right hand me embraces; I on His breast recline. I love the name of Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Lord; Like fragrance on the breezes His name abroad is poured. Topics: Confession and Absolution Used With Tune: MUNICH

Savior, More than Life to Me

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.9.7.9 with refrain Appears in 426 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12 Refrain First Line: Ev'ry day and ev'ry hour Lyrics: 1 Savior, more than life to me, I am clinging, clinging close to Thee; Let Thy precious blood applied, Keep me ever, ever near Thy side. Refrain: Ev'ry day, ev'ry hour Let me feel thy cleansing pow'r; May Thy tender love to me Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to Thee. 2 Through this changing world below, Lead me gently, gently as I go; Trusting Thee, I cannot stray, I can never, never lose my way. [Refrain] 3 Let me love Thee more and more, Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er; Till my soul is lost in love, In a brighter, brighter world above. [Refrain] Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Creation and Providence; Providence of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: MORE THAN LIFE

Stand Up and Bless the Lord

Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 401 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14 Lyrics: 1 Stand up and bless the Lord, you people of God's choice; stand up and bless the Lord of hosts with heart and soul and voice. 2 Though high above all praise, above all blessing high, who would not fear God's holy name, and laud and magnify! 3 O for the living flame from God's own altar brought, to touch our lips, our minds inspire, and wing to heaven our thought! 4 God is our strength and song, who makes salvation ours; then be God's love in Christ proclaimed with all our ransomed powers. 5 Stand up and bless the Lord; the Lord your God adore; stand up and bless the glorious name henceforth for evermore. Topics: Adoration; Gathering of the Community; Praise of God Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

We speak of the realms of the blest

Author: Elizabeth Mills Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 370 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:12 Topics: The Christian Life The Life Everlasting Used With Tune: REALMS OF THE BLEST

Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I Go

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 346 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:10 First Line: Forth in your name, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Forth in your name, O Lord, I go my daily labor to pursue - you only, Lord, resolved to know in all I think or speak or do. 2 The task your wisdom has assigned here let us cheerfully fulfill, in all my work your presence find and prove your good and perfect will. 3 Help me to bear your easy yoke, in every moment watch and pray, and still to things eternal look and hasten to that glorious day. 4 Then with delight may we employ all that your bounteous grace has giv'n, and run my earthly course with joy, and closely walk with you to heav'n. Topics: Ministry and Christian Vocation; Labor and laborers; Life in Christ; Ministry; Steadfastness; Worship Used With Tune: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM

Lamb of God - Litany

Appears in 297 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13-19 First Line: Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world Lyrics: Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world: grant us peace. Topics: Agnus Dei; Eucharistic Celebration (Mass) Lamb of God Used With Tune: [Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world]

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Appears in 290 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:13-19 Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ, the head and corner stone; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Sion's help for ever, And her confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call you, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With your wonted loving kindness, Hear your servants as we pray, And your fullest benediction Shed in all its brightest ray. 3 Grant, we pray, to all your people All the grace they ask to gain; What they gain from you for ever 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: Dedication of a Church; Jesus; Praise; Unity Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: 7th century