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From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 147 hymnals First Line: "From heav'n above to earth I come Lyrics: 1 "From heav'n above to earth I come To bear good news to ev'ry home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will say and sing: 2 "To you this night is born a child Of Mary, chosen Virgin mild; This little child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all the earth. 3 'Tis Christ, our God who far on high Hath heard your sad and bitter cry; Himself will your salvation be Himself from sin will make you free. 4 "He brings those blessing, long ago Prepared by God for all below, Henceforth His kingdom open stands To you, as to the angel bands. 5 "These are the tokens ye shall mark: The swaddling-clothes and manger dark. There ye shall find the Infant laid By whom the heavens and earth were made." 6 Now let us all with gladsome cheer Follow the shepherds and draw near To see this wondrous gift of God, Who hath His only Son bestowed. 7 Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes! What is it in yon manger lies? Who is this child, so young and fair? The blessed Christ-child lieth there. 8 Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest, Through whom the sinful world is blest! Thou com'st to share my misery; What can we render, Lord, to Thee? 9 Ah, Lord, who hast created all, How weak art Thou, how poor and small, That Thou dost choose Thine infant bed Where ox and as but lately fed! 10 Were earth a thousand times as fair, Beset with gold and jewels rare, It yet were far too poor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee. 11 For velvets soft and silken stuff Thou hast but hay and straw so rough, Whereon Thou, King, so rich and great, As 'twere Thy heav'n, art throned in state. 12 Thus hath it pleased Thee to make plain The truth to sinners poor and vain, That all the world's honor, wealth and might, Are naught and worthless in Thy sight. 13 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. 14 My heart for very joy doth leap; My lips no more can silence keep. I, too, must sing with joyful tongue That sweetest ancient cradle-song: 15 Glory to God in highest heav'n, Who unto us His Son hath giv'n! While angels sing with pious mirth A glad new year to all the earth. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: VON HIMMEL HOCH

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,282 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide. Oh, receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on Thee. Leave, ah, leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me! All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find. Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy name; I am all unrighteousness, False and full of sin I am; Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin. Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Topics: Epiphany 4 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH

Thine Honor Save

Author: J. Heermann, 1585-1647; M. Loy, 1828-1915 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: Thine honor save, O Christ, our Lord Lyrics: 1 Thine honor save, O Christ, our Lord! Hear Zion's cries and help afford; Destroy the wiles of mighty foes Who now Thy Word and truth oppose. 2 Their craft and pow'r indeed are great, Thy holy Church they boldly hate, Our hope they scornfully deride And deem us nothing in their pride. 3 Forgive, O Lord, our sins forgive; Grant us Thy grace and let us live. Convince Thy foes throughout the land That godless counsels shall not stand. 4 That Thou art with us, Lord, proclaim And put our enemies to shame; Confound them in their haughtiness And help Thine own in their distress. 5 Preserve Thy chosen flock in peace, Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease; To all the world let it appear That Thy true Church indeed is here. Topics: Election; Epiphany 5

God of the Prophets

Author: D. Wortman, 1835-1922 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 61 hymnals First Line: God of the prophets, bless the prophets' sons Lyrics: 1 God of the prophets, bless the prophet's sons; Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha cast. Each age its solemn task may claim but once; Make each one nobler, stronger, than the last. 2 Anoint them prophets, Make their ears attent To Thy divinest speech, their hearts awake To human need, their lips make eloquent To gird the right and ev'ry evil break. 3 Anoint them priests, strong intercessors, they, For pardon and for charity and peace, Ah, if with them the world might, now astray, Find in our Lord from all its woes release. 4 Anoint them kings, aye, kingly kings, O Lord. Anoint them with the Spirit of Thy Son. Theirs not a jeweled crown, a blood-stained sword; Theirs, by sweet love, for Christ a kingdom won. 5 Make them apostles, heralds of Thy cross; Forth may they go to tell all realms Thy grace. Inspired of Thee, may they count all but loss And stand at last with joy before Thy face. Topics: Trinity 19 Used With Tune: OLD 124TH

He Is Arisen! Glorious Word!

Author: B. K. Boye, 1791-1853; G. A. T. Rygh, 1860-1942 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: He is arisen! Glorious Word! Now reconciled is God, my Lord; The gates of heav'n are open. My Jesus died triumphantly, And Satan's arrows broken lie, Destroyed hell's direst weapon. Oh, hear What cheer! Christ victorious Riseth glorious, Life He giveth-- He was dead, but see, He liveth! Topics: Resurrection Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

O Holy Spirit, Enter In

Author: M. Schirmer, 1606-73; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, enter in, And in our hearts Thy work begin, Thy temple deign to make us. Sun of the soul, Thou Light divine, Around and in us brightly shine, To joy and gladness wake us. That we To Thee Truly living, To Thee giving Prayer unceasing, Still may be in love increasing. 2 Give to Thy Word impressive pow'r That in our hearts from this good hour As fire it may be glowing, That we confess the Father, Son, And Thee, the Spirit, Three in One, Thy glory ever showing. O stay And sway Our souls ever, That they never May forsake Thee, But by faith their refuge make Thee. 3 Thou fountain whence all wisdom flows, Which God on pious hearts bestows, Grant us Thy consolation. That in our pure faith's unity We faithful witnesses may be, Of grace that brings salvation. Hear us, Cheer us By Thy teaching; Let our preaching And our labor Praise Thee, Lord, and bless our neighbor. 4 Left to ourselves we shall but stray; O lead us on the narrow way, With wisest counsel guide us; And give us steadfastness that we May ever faithful prove to Thee, Whatever woes betide us. Lord, now Heal Thou All hearts broken; And betoken Thou art near us, Whom we trust to light and cheer us. 5 Thy heav'nly strength sustain our heart, That we may act the valiant part With Thee as our reliance. Be Thou our refuge and our shield, That we may never quit the field, Bidding all foes defiance. Descend, Defend From all errors And earth's terrors: Thy salvation Be our constant consolation. 6 O mighty Rock, O Source of Life, Let Thy dear Word, 'mid doubt and strife, Be so within us burning That we be faithful unto death, In Thy pure love and holy faith, From Thee true wisdom learning. Thy grace And peace On us shower; By Thy power Christ confessing, Let us win our Savior's blessing. 7 O gentle Dew, from heav'n now fall With pow'r upon the hearts of all, Thy tender love instilling. That heart to heart more closely bound, Fruitful in kindly deeds be found, The law of love fulfilling. Then, Lord, Discord Shall not grieve Thee; We receive Thee; Where Thou livest Peace, and love, and joy Thou givest. 8 Grant that our days, while life shall last, In purest holiness be passed, Be Thou our strength forever. Grant that our hearts henceforth be free From sinful lust and vanity, Which us from Thee must sever. Keep Thou Pure now From offences Heart and senses. Blessed Spirit! Let us heav'nly life inherit. Topics: Invocation Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

Come, My Soul, with All Thy Care

Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 715 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, with all thy care; Jesus loves to answer prayer. He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 Thou art coming to a king-- Large petitions with thee bring, For His grace and pow'r are such None can ever ask too much. 3 With my burden I begin: Lord, remove this load of sin; Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 4 God, my Lord, my King, Thou art; Enter now my faithful heart. There Thy blood-bought right maintain And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer. Be my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. 6 Ev'ry hour my strength renew By Thy Word and Spirit true. Let me live a life of faith; Let me die Thy people's death. Topics: Easter 6 Used With Tune: VIENNA

Now the Light Has Gone Away

Author: F. R. Havergal, 1836-79 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 65 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the light has gone away; Father, listen while I pray, Asking Thee to watch and keep And to send me quiet sleep. 2 Jesus, Savior, wash away All that has been wrong today. Help me ev'ry day to be Good and gentle, more like Thee. 3 Let my near and dear ones be Always near and dear to Thee. Oh, bring me and all I love To Thy happy home above. 4 Now my evening praise I give; Thou didst die that I might live. All my blessings come from Thee-- O how good Thou art to me! 5 Jesus, best and kindest Friend, Thou wilt love me to the end. Spirit blest, whom I adore, Let me love Thee more and more. Used With Tune: MÜDE BIN ICH

O Living Bread from Heaven

Author: J. Rist, 1607-67; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Living Bread from heaven, How richly hast Thou fed Thy guest! The gifts Thou now hast given Have filled my heart with joy and rest. O wondrous food of blessing, O cup that heals our woes! My heart this gift professing, In thankful songs o'erflows; For while the faith within me Was quickened by this food, My soul hath gazed upon Thee, My highest, only Good! 2 My God, Thou here hast led me Within Thy temple's holiest place And there Thyself hast fed me With all the treasures of Thy grace; O boundless is Thy kindness, And righteous is Thy pow'r, While I in sinful blindness Am erring hour by hour; And yet Thou com'st not spurning A sinner, Lord, like me! Thy grace and love returning, What gift have I for Thee? 3 A heart that hath repented, And mourns for sin with bitter sighs-- Thou, Lord, art well-contented With this my only sacrifice. I know that in my weakness Thou wilt despise me not, But grant me in Thy meekness The favour I have sought; Yes, Thou wilt hear with favor The song that now I raise, For meet and right 'tis ever That I should sing Thy praise. 4 Grant what I have partaken May through Thy grace so work in me That sin be all forsaken And I may cleave alone to Thee And all my soul be heedful How she Thy love may know; For this alone is needful Thy love should in me glow. Then let no beauty ever, No joy, allure my heart, But what is Thine, my Saviour, What Thou dost here impart. 5 O well for me that, strengthened With heav'nly food and comfort here, Howe'er my course be lengthened, I now may serve Thee free from fear! Away, then, earthly pleasure! All earthly gifts are vain; I seek a heav'nly treasure, My home I long to gain, My God, where I shall praise Thee, Where none my peace destroy, And where my soul shall raise Thee Glad songs in endless With pure joy. Used With Tune: NUN LOB, MEIN SEEL

O God, Our Lord, Your Holy Word

Author: Unknown; W. G. Polack, 1890-1950 Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: O God, our Lord Topics: Reformation Used With Tune: O HERRE GOTT, DEIN GÖTTLICH WORT