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Abide with Me; Fast Falls the Eventide

Author: H. F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,686 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide. The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away. Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me! 3 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word, But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free. Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me. 4 Come not in terrors as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings, Tears for all woes, a heart for ev'ry plea. O Friend of sinners, thus abide with me! 5 Thou on my head in every youth didst smile, And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee. On to the close, O Lord, abide with me! 6 I need Thy presence ev'ry passing hour. What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me! 7 I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still if Thou abide with me. 8 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto

Author: A. Juliane, 1637-1706; A. Crull, 1846-1923 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord hath helped me hitherto By His surpassing favor; His mercies ev'ry morn were new, His kindness did not waver. God hitherto hath been my Guide, Hath pleasures hitherto supplied, And hitherto hath helped me. 2 I praise and thank Thee, Lord, my God, For Thine abundant blessing Which heretofore Thou hast bestowed And I am still possessing. Inscribe this on my memory: The Lord hath done great things for me And graciously hath helped me. 3 Help me henceforth, O God of grace, Help me on each occasion, Help me in each and ev'ry place, Help me through Jesus' Passion; Help me in life and death, O God, Help me through Jesus' dying blood; Help me as Thou hast helped me. Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH

For All the Saints

Author: W. W. How, 1823-97 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 574 hymnals First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might, Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou in the darkness drear; their one true Light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine, We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon, to faithful warriors cometh rest. Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Saints and Martyrs Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Now Thank We All Our God

Author: M. Rinckart, 1586-1649; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 694 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices, Who from our mother's arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love And still is ours today. 2 Oh may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us And keep us in His grace And guide us when perplexed And free us from all ills In this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son, and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven, The one eternal God, Whom earth and heav'n adore! For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: H. F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 541 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing! Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, Praise the Everlasting King. 2 Praise Him for His grace and favor To His people in distress; Praise Him, still the same forever, Slow to chide and swift to bless. Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, Glorious in His faithfulness. 3 Father-like, He tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame He knows; In His hands He gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes. Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, Widely as His mercy flows. 4 Frail as summer's flow'r we flourish, Blows the wind and it is gone; But while mortals rise and perish God endures unchanging on. Praise Him, Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, Praise the High Eternal One. 5 Angels, help us to adore Him: Ye behold Him face to face; Saints triumphant, bow before Him; Gathered in from ev'ry race. Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, Praise with us the God of grace. Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: N. Tate, 1672-1715 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,108 hymnals First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind; "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 3 "To you, in David's town, this day, Is born of David's line A Savior, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign: 4 The heav'nly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swaddling-clothes And in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph,and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, and thus Addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Good will henceforth from Heav'n to men Begin and never cease." Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

Author: C. Wordsworth, 1807-85 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 129 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to Thee we raise; Manifested by the star To the sages from afar, Branch of royal David's stem, In Thy birth at Bethlehem: Anthems be to Thee addressed Word in flesh made manifest. 2 Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme, And at Cana, Wedding Guest, In Thy Godhead manifest; Manifest in pow'r divine, Changing water into wine; Anthems be to Thee addressed God on earth made manifest. 3 Manifest in making whole Palsied limbs and fainting soul; Manifest in valiant fight, Quelling all the devil's might; Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill; Anthems be to Thee addressed, God for us made manifest. 4 Grant us grace to see Thee, Lord, Mirrored in Thy holy Word; May we imitate Thee now And be pure, as pure art Thou; That we like to Thee may be At Thy great epiphany, And may praise Thee, ever blest, God for all made manifest. Topics: Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Used With Tune: SALZBURG

Hail, Thou Once-Despised Jesus

Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 626 hymnals 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 Savior, Who hast borne our sin and shame; By whose merits we find favor; 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. Ev'ry sin may be forgiven Through the virtue of Thy blood; Open is the gate of heaven; Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail, enthroned in glory, There forever to abide! All the heav'nly host adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side. There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare, Ever for us interceding Till in glory we appear. 4 Worship, honor, pow'r, and blessing Thou art worthy to receive; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits, Bring your sweetest, noblest lays; Help to sing our Savior's merits, Help to chant Immanuel's praise. Topics: Jesus, Our High Priest; Lent 5 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE Text Sources: A Collection of Hymns, London, c. 1757

O Jesus, King Most Wonderful

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1090-1153; E. Caswall, 1814-78 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 249 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, King most wonderful, Thou Conqueror renowned, Thou Sweetness most ineffable, In whom all joys are found! 2 When once Thou visitest the heart, The truth begins to shine, Then earthly vanities depart, Then kindles love divine. 3 O Jesus, Light of all below, Thou Fount of life and fire, Surpassing all the joys we know, All that we can desire. 4 May ev'ry heart confess Thy name And ever Thee adore And, seeking Thee, itself inflame To seek Thee more and more! 5 Thee may our tongues forever bless, Thee may we love alone, And ever in our lives express The image of Thine own! Topics: Jesus, Our King Scripture: John 18:33-37 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Author: J. Threlfall, 1821-1880 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 160 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna, The little children sang; Through pillared court and temple The lovely anthem rang. To Jesus, who had blessed them, Close folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best. 2 From Olivet they followed Mid an exultant crowd, The victor palm branch waving And chanting clear and loud. The Lord of men and angels Rode on in lowly state Nor scorned that little children Should on His bidding wait. 3 "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, The Lord of heav'n our King. O may we ever praise Him With heart and life and voice And in His blissful presence Eternally rejoice! Topics: Jesus, Our King Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE