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Hark, the herald angels sing

Appears in 1,348 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark, the herald angels sing, Glory to the new-born King. Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled. Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies: With th' angelic host proclaim: Christ is born in Bethlehem. 2 Christ, by highest heav'n adored, Christ the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold, Him come, Offspring of a Virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh, the Godhead He: Hail th' incarnate Deity. Pleased as man with man appear, Jesus our Immanuel here.

Oh! beautiful thou art

Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Oh, beautiful thou art Lyrics: 1 Oh, beautiful thou art, Our sweet Virgin Queen, Come reign within each heart, Peaceful and serene. See, with love now thrilling all thy children's hearts, Joy each breast is filling, Sadness now departs, Joy each breath is filling, Sadness now departs. 2 Oh list to strains now swelling Even to thy throne; O call us for this dwelling,-- Leave us not alone. Mother ever holy, Hear us as we pray; Virgin pure and lowly With us ever stay. 3 Ah! when we're sad and weary: Tired of life and sin, And when the way looks dreary Haste thy child and win. When death lays his finger On our key brow, Oh, then near us linger, Linger then as now. Used With Tune: [Oh, beautiful thou art]

O Purest of the Pure

Appears in 36 hymnals First Line: O purest of creatures, sweet Mother, sweet Maid Lyrics: 1 O purest of creatures, sweet Mother, sweet Maid, The one spotless womb wherein Jesus was laid: Dark night hath come down on us, Mother, and we Look out for thy shining, Sweet Star of the Sea, Look out for thy shining, Sweet Star of the Sea, Sweet Star of the Sea. 2 Deep night hath come down on this rough-spoken world, And the banners of darkness are boldly unfurl'd; And the tempest-toss'd Church, all her eyes are on thee; They look for thy shining, Sweet Star of the Sea, They look for thy shining, Sweet Star of the Sea, Sweet Star of the Sea. 3 Oh! blissful and calm was the wonderful rest That thou gavest thy God in thy virginal breast; For the heaven He left He found heaven in thee; And He shone in thy shining, Sweet Star of the Sea. 3 Oh! shine on us brighter than ever, then shine! For the primest of honors, dear Mother! is thine; "Conceived without sin," thy new title shall be, Clear light from thy birth-spring, Sweet Star of the Sea. Used With Tune: [O purest of creatures, sweet Mother, sweet Maid]

I am my Love's

Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: I am my Love's and He is mine Refrain First Line: My dearest Lord, my Love, I'm thine Lyrics: 1 I am my Love's and He is mine, O Earth, attend, ye heav'ns, hear! Your mighty Lord, your King divine Is now my bosom's Guest most dear; Behold the vast Creator makes His home within His creatures' breast; His realms of glory He forsakes; 'Tis in my heart He loves to rest. Chorus: My dearest Lord, my Love, I'm thine, And Thou, my Jesus, art all mine, My heart forever thine shall be! Oh, keep it, Jesus, all for Thee. 2 Close lock'd within His fond embrace, His Sacred Heart reclines on mine; Its throbbings flood my soul with grace, And rapt'rous love, and bliss divine. Lo! angels near me hover round, From opening skies bright legions dart; For Jesus, their dear King, they've found Within the heaven of my heart. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [I am my Love's and He is mine]

Jesus, Jesus, come to me

Appears in 29 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Jesus, come to me, Oh, how much I long for thee! Come, Thou of all friends the best, Take possession of my breast, Take possession of my breast. 2 Comfort my poor soul distressed, Come and dwell within my breast; Oh, how oft I sigh for Thee! Jesus, Jesus, come to me, Jesus, Jesus, come to me. 3 Empty is all worldly joy, Ever mixed with some alloy; Give me my true Sovereign Good, Jesus, Thy own Flesh and Blood. 4 On the Cross three hours for me Thou didst hang in agony; I my heart to Thee resign: O, what rapture to be Thine. Topics: Communion Used With Tune: [Jesus, Jesus, come to me]

Our Lady's Expectation

Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: Like the dawning of the morning Lyrics: 1 Like the dawning of the morning On the mountain's golden heights, Like the breaking of the moonbeams On the gloom of cloudy nights; Like the secret told by angels, Getting known upon the earth, Is the Mother's expectation Of Messiah's speedy birth. 2 Thou wert happy, blessed Mother, With the very bliss of heaven, Since the angel's salutation In thy raptured ear was given; Since the Ave of that midnight, When thou wast anointed Queen, Like a river overflowing Hath the grace within thee been. 3 And what wonders have been in thee All the day and all the night, While the angels fell before thee, To adore the Light of Light; While the glory of the Father Hath been in thee as a home, And the scepter of creation Hath been wielded in thy womb. 4 Thou hast waited, Child of David! And thy waiting now is o'er! Thou hast seen Him Blessed Mother! And wilt see him evermore! Oh! His Human Face and Features, They were passing sweet to see; Thou beholdest them this moment; Mother, show them now to me! Used With Tune: [Like the dawning of the morning]

Let every heart exulting beat

Appears in 13 hymnals Refrain First Line: Let ev'ry heart exulting beat Lyrics: 1 Let ev'ry heart exulting beat With joy at Jesus' name of bliss; With ev'ry pure delight replete, And passing sweet, the music is. Chorus: Let ev'ry heart exulting beat, With joy at Jesus' name of bliss; With ev'ry pure delight replete, And passing sweet, the music is, And passing sweet the music is. 2 Jesus the comfortless consoles, Jesus each sinful fever quells, Jesus the power of hell controls, Jesus each deadly foe repels. Let every heart, etc. 3 Oh! speak His glorious name abroad! Jesus let every tongue confess; Let every heart and voice accord The Healer of our souls to bless. Let every heart, etc. 4 Jesus, the sinner's Friend, abide With us, and hearken to our prayers: Thy frail and erring wanderers guide, In mercy our transgressions spare. Let every heart, etc. 5 All might, all glory be to Thee, Refulgent with this Name Divine; All honor, worship, majesty, Jesus, for evermore be Thine. Let every heart, etc. Topics: Month of June Used With Tune: [Let ev'ry heart exulting beat]

Salve Regina

Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Salve Regina, Mater Misericordiae Lyrics: 1 Salve Regina, Mater Misericordiae. Ad te clamamus, exules filii Evae, ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes, in hac lacrymarum valle. Viva, dulcedo, Et spec nostra, salve. Eia ergo advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad noscon verte. Et Jesum benedictum fructum ventris tui. nobis post hoc exilium ostende O clemens! O pia! O dulcis Virgo Maria! Used With Tune: [Salve Regina, Mater Misericordiae]

Saviour, when in dust to Thee

Author: Giulio Roberti Appears in 445 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Saviour, when in dust to Thee, Low we bow th' adoring knee; When, repentant, to the skies,-- Scarce we lift our streaming eyes; Oh! by all the pains and woe, Suffer'd once for man below, Bending from Thy throne on high, Hear our solemn litany. 2 By Thy birth and early years, By Thy human griefs and fears, By Thy fasting and distress, In the lonely wilderness, By Thy vict'ry in the hour Of the subtle tempter's pow'r, Jesus, look with pitying eye; Hear, etc. 3 By Thine hour of dark despair, By Thine agony of prayer, By Thy purple robe of scorn, By Thy wounds, Thy crown of thorn, By Thy cross, Thy pangs and cries, By Thy perfect sacrifice, Jesus, look with pitying eye; Hear our solemn Litany. 4 By Thy deep, expiring groan, By Thy sealed sepulchral stone, By Thy trimph o'er the grave, By Thy power from death to save, Mighty God, ascended Lord, To Thy throne in heaven restored, Prince and Saviour, hear our cry, Hear our solemn Litany. Used With Tune: [Saviour, when in dust to Thee]

Star of Jacob

Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Star of Jacob, ever beaming Lyrics: 1 Star of Jacob, ever beaming, Bright and clear, of peace the sign; 'Mid the stars of highest heaven Glows no purer ray than thine. 2 All in stoles of snowy brightness, Unto thee the angels sing, Unto thee the virgin choirs, Mother of th' Eternal King, Mother of th' Eternal King. 3 Joyful is thy path they scatter Roses white and lilies fair; Yet with thy chaste bosom's whiteness, Rose nor lily can compare. 4 Oh! that this low earth of ours, Answering th' angelic strain, With thy praises might re-echo, Till the heavens replied again. 5 Honor, glory, virtue, merit, Be to Thee, O Virgin's Son! With the Father and the Spirit, While the eternal ages run. 6 Star of Jacob, ever beaming, Bright and clear, of peace the sign; 'Mid the stars of highest heaven Glows no purer ray than thine. Used With Tune: [Star of Jacob, ever beaming]