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He Is King of Kings

Author: John W. Work, III, 1901-1967 Meter: Irregular Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: He built his throne up in the air Lyrics: Refrain: He is King of kings, he is Lord of lords. Jesus Christ, the first and last, no one works like him. 1 He built his throne up in the air, No one works like him. And called his saints from ev'rywhere, No one works like Him. (Refrain) 2 He pitched his tents on Canaan's ground, No one works like him. And broke the Roman kingdom down, No one works like him. (Refrain) Topics: Christ the King; Communion of Saints; Jesus Christ; Spirituals Scripture: John 1:14 Used With Tune: HE IS KING Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

Keep Me Every Day

Author: Franklin L. Eiland, 1860-1909 Meter: 7.5.7.5 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Lord, I want to live for thee Refrain First Line: Keep my heart, and keep my hand Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to live for thee, Ev’ry day and hour; Let thy spirit be with me, In its saving pow’r! Refrain: Keep my heart, and keep my hand, Keep my soul, I pray! Keep my tongue to speak thy praise, Keep me all the way! 2 In my weakness be my strength; In my trials all, Be thou near me all the day, Hear my ev’ry call! [Refrain] 3 Leave me not to walk alone, Lest I faint and die; Let thy spirit go with me, And attend my cry! [Refrain] Topics: Burdens; Commitment; Faithfulness of God; Holy Spirit; Petition, Prayer; Praise; Presence of God; Refuge, Security; Strength; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: EVERY DAY

Christ Has Arisen / Mfurahini, Haleluya

Author: Bernard Kyamanywa; Howard S. Olson, 1922-2010 Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Christ has arisen, Alleluia! (Mfurahini, Haleluya) Refrain First Line: Let us sing praise to him with endless joy (Tumwimbie sote kwa furaha) Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter Season Resurrection; African Hymns; Music; Praise; Promise of God; Redemption; Song; Victory over Sin and Death; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Matthew 28:5-9 Used With Tune: MFURAHINI, HALELUYA Text Sources: Swahili

Remember Me

Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Remember me, remember me Lyrics: 1 Remember me, remember me, Oh Lord, remember me. 2 Father I stretch my hands to thee, no other help I know. 3 If thou withdraw thyself from me, Oh whither shall I go? Topics: Faithfulness of God; Lament; Petition, Prayer; Refuge, Security Scripture: Luke 23:42 Used With Tune: [Remember me, remember me] Text Sources: Congregational Praise Song

Immaculate Mary

Author: Jeremiah Cummings, 1814-1866; Brian Foley, 1919-2000 Meter: 11.11 with refrain Appears in 31 hymnals First Line: Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing Refrain First Line: Ave, ave, ave, María Topics: Mary, Mother of God; Immaculate Conception December 8th; Blessed Virgin Mary; Angels; Grace; Holy Spirit; Hope; Jesus Christ; Joy; Praise; Redemption; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Used With Tune: LOURDES HYMN

Gather Us In

Author: Marty Haugen, b.1950 Meter: 10.9.10.10 D Appears in 39 hymnals First Line: Here in this place new light is streaming Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; Eucharist Sacraments; Comfort; Communion; Community; Compassion; Courage; Diversity; Faith; Gathering; Holiness; Hope; Light; Petition, Prayer; Providence; Reign of God, Kingdom; Sickness; Trust, Confidence Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14 Used With Tune: GATHER US IN

From the Dawning of Creation

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b.1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Creation; Images of God; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Light; Presence of God; Word of God; Gospel Scripture: John 1:1-14 Used With Tune: JULION

Behold the Star!

Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: There was no room found in the inn Lyrics: Refrain: Behold the star! Behold the star up yonder! Behold the star! It is the star of Bethlehem. Behold the star! Behold the star up yonder! Behold the star! It is the star of Bethlehem. 1 There was no room found in the inn, It is the star of Bethlehem. For Him who was born free from sin. It is the star of Bethlehem. Oh, [Refrain] 2 The wise men came from the East It is the star of Bethlehem. To worship him, the "Prince of Peace." It is the star of Bethlehem. Oh, [Refrain] 3 A song broke forth upon the night. It is the star of Bethlehem. Peace on earth, good-will to men. It is the star of Bethlehem. Oh, [Refrain] Topics: Epiphany of the Lord; Freedom; Music; Peace; Song; Spirituals; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 Used With Tune: BEHOLD THE STAR Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

Deep River

Meter: Irregular Appears in 27 hymnals First Line: Deep river, my home is over Jordan Lyrics: Deep river, my home is over Jordan, Deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground. Oh, don't you want to go to that gospel feast, That promised land where all is peace? Oh, deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground. Topics: All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Eternal Life; Heaven; Homecoming; Peace; Spirituals Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:25 Used With Tune: DEEP RIVER Text Sources: Traditional

Over My Head

Meter: 11.11.11.7 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Over my head I see trouble in the air Refrain First Line: There must be a God somewhere! Lyrics: 1 Over my head I see trouble in the air. Over my head I see trouble in the air. Over my head I see trouble in the air; There must be a God somewhere! 2 Over my head I hear music in the air. Over my head I hear music in the air. Over my head I hear music in the air; There must be a God somewhere! 3 Over my head I hear singing in the air. Over my head I hear singing in the air. Over my head I hear singing in the air; There must be a God somewhere! 4 Over my head I see glory in the air. Over my head I see glory in the air. Over my head I see glory in the air; There must be a God somewhere! Topics: Music; Praise; Presence of God; Providence; Song; Struggle; Trust, Confidence; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: OVER MY HEAD Text Sources: Traditional