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What is the crying at Jordan?

Author: Carol Christopher Drake, b. 1933 Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. MARK'S, BERKELEY

Sound the trumpet! Tell the message!

Author: Moir A. J. Waters, 1906-1980 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Herald, sound the note of judgment Used With Tune: HERALD, SOUND

How wondrous great, how glorious bright

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Caryl Micklen, b. 1925 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 41 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How wondrous great, how glorious bright must our Creator be, who dwells amidst the dazzling light of vast eternity. 2 Our soaring spirits upwards rise to reach the burning throne and long to see the blessed Three in the Almighty One. 3 Our reason stretches all its wings, and climbs above the skies; but still how far beneath thy feet our groundling knowledge lies! 4 While all the heavenly powers conspire eternal praise to sing, let faith in humble notes adore the great mysterious King. Topics: The Holy Trinity Used With Tune: SHORNEY

Jesus came, adored by angels

Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus came, adored by angels, came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came for our redemption, lowly came on earth to die: Alleluia, alleluia! came in deep humility. 2 Jesus comes again in mercy, when our hearts are bowed with care; Jesus comes again in answer to our earnest heartfelt prayer; Alleluia, alleluia! comes to save us from despair. 3 Jesus comes to hearts rejoicing, bringing news of sins forgiven; Jesus comes in sounds of gladness, leading souls redeemed to heaven; Alleluia, alleluia! now the gate of death is riven. 4 Jesus comes on clouds triumphant, when the heavens shall pass away; Jesus comes again in glory; let us then our homage pay: Alleluia, alleluia! till the dawn of endless day. Topics: Jesus Christ our Lord Used With Tune: LOWRY

God himself is with us

Author: Gerhardt Terstegen, 1697-1769; Henry Sloane Coffin, 1877-1954 Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.8.6.6.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Used With Tune: TYSK Text Sources: Tr.: Hymnal 1940, alt.

Go forth for God, go to the world in peace

Author: John Raphael Peacey, 1896-1971 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Holy Eucharist Used With Tune: LITTON Text Sources: English Praise, 1975, alt.

Hail thee, festival day

Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, 540?-600? Meter: 7.9.7.7 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: He who was nailed to the cross Topics: Ascension Used With Tune: SALVE FESTA DIES Text Sources: Tr.: The English Hymnal, 1906, alt.

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Author: Anon. Meter: 10.10.10.6 Appears in 89 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew he moved my soul to seek him, seeking me; it was not I that found, O Savior true; no, I was found of thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea; 'twas not so much that I on thee took hold, as thou, dear Lord, on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love, but oh, the whole of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee; for thou wert long beforehand with my soul, always thou lovedst me. Used With Tune: FAITH Text Sources: Pilgrim Hymnal, 1904

O brightness of the immortal Father's face

Author: Edward W. Eddis, 1825-1905 Meter: 10.6.10.6 Appears in 23 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O brightness of the immortal Father's face, most holy, heavenly, blest, Lord Jesus Christ, in whom his truth and grace are visibly expressed: 2 The sun is sinking now, and one by one the lamps of evening shine; we hymn the eternal Father, and the Son, and Holy Ghost divine. 3 Worthy art thou at all times to receive our hallowed praises, Lord. O Son of God, be thou, in whom we live, through all the world adored. Used With Tune: EVENING HYMN (Near) Text Sources: Greek, 3rd cent. O Gracious Light (para.)

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia

Author: F. Pratt Green, b. 1903 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Glorious the day when Christ was born Lyrics: 1 Glorious the day when Christ was born to wear the crown that Caesars scorn, whose life and death that love reveal which mortals need and need to feel. Refrain: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Glorious the day when Christ arose, the surest friend of all his foes; who for the sake of those he grieves transcends the world he never leaves. [Refrain 3 Glorious the days of gospel grace when Christ restores the fallen race, when doubters kneel and waverers stand, and faith achieves what reason planned. [Refrain] 4 Glorious the day when Christ fulfills what self rejects yet feebly wills; when that strong Light puts out the sun and all is ended, all begun. [Refrain] Used With Tune: FROHLOCKT MIT FREUD'