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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,032 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down; did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Christian Year Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Christian Year Good Friday; Jesus Christ Passion and Death; Atonement; Commitment; Dedication; Love of God for Us; Offering; Repentance Scripture: Matthew 26:28 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM

The Church of Christ in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in every age, beset by change but Spirit-led, must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead. 2 Across the world, across the street, the victims of injustice cry for shelter and for bread to eat, and never live before they die. 3 Then let the servant church arise, a caring church that longs to be a partner in Christ's sacrifice, and clothed in Christ's humanity. 4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed, can cure the fever in our blood, and teach us how to share our bread and feed the starving multitude. 5 We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord: to care for all, without reserve, and spread Christ's liberating word. Topics: Atonement; The Church; Evangelism; Hunger; Mission; Social Concerns; Vocation Scripture: Psalm 72:12-13 Used With Tune: WAREHAM

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 772 hymnals Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we’ll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, washing up its silver spray, we will walk and worship ever, all the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, lay we every burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we’ll reach the shining river; soon our pilgrimage will cease; soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. [Refrain] Topics: Death; Eternal Life; Funeral; A New Heaven and a New Earth Scripture: Psalm 46:4 Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Author: Theodulph of Orleans; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 606 hymnals First Line: Thou art the King of Israel Lyrics: Refrain: All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring! 1 Thou art the King of Israel, thou David’s royal Son, who in the Lord’s name comest, the King and blessed One. [Refrain] 2 The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went; our praise and prayers and anthems before thee we present. [Refrain] 3 To thee, before thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. [Refrain] 4 Thou didst accept their praises; accept the prayers we bring, who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King! [Refrain] Topics: Christian Year Palm Sunday; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Christian Year Good Friday; Jesus Christ Passion and Death Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Used With Tune: VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

Amen

Appears in 1,031 hymnals First Line: Amen, amen, amen Lyrics: Amen, amen, amen. Amen, amen. Topics: Service Music Used With Tune: AMEN (Schubert) Text Sources: Trad. liturgical text

Sometimes a Light Surprises

Author: William Cowper Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 409 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises the child of God who sings; it is the Lord who rises with healing in his wings; when comforts are declining, he grants the soul again a season of clear shining to cheer it after rain. 2 In holy contemplation we sweetly then pursue the theme of God’s salvation and find it ever new; set free from present sorrow, we cheerfully can say, “Let the unknown tomorrow bring with it what it may.” 3 It can bring with it nothing but he will bear us through; who gives the lilies clothing will clothe his people, too; beneath the spreading heavens no creature but is fed; and he who feeds the ravens will give his children bread. 4 Though vine nor fig tree neither their longed-for fruit should bear, though all the fields should wither, nor flocks nor herds be there, yet God the same abiding, his praise shall tune my voice; for while in him confiding, I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Care of Creation; Healing; Lament; Music and the Arts; Renewal Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:4-5 Used With Tune: SALLEY GARDENS

God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens

Author: Catherine Cameron Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 46 hymnals Topics: Creation; Guidance; Providence; Social Concerns Scripture: Genesis 1:1 Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

What Child Is This

Author: William Chatterton Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.8.6.7 Appears in 209 hymnals First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest Lyrics: 1 What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary! 2 Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. Nails, spear, shall pierce him through; the cross be borne for me, for you. Hail, hail, the Word made flesh, the babe, the son of Mary! 3 So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, one and all, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise, raise the song on high. The virgin sings her lullaby. Joy, joy, for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary! Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES

Steal Away

Meter: 5.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 123 hymnals First Line: My Lord, he calls me Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal, away Lyrics: Refrain: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home; I ain't got long to stay here. 1 My Lord, he calls me; he calls me by the thunder. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 2 Green trees are bending; poor sinners stand a trembling. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 3 My Lord, he calls me; he calls me by the lightning. The trumpet sounds within my soul; I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] Topics: Christ's Return and Judgment; Commitment; Freedom; Jesus Christ Advent Scripture: Psalm 27:5 Used With Tune: STEAL AWAY Text Sources: African American spiritual

What Shall I Render to the Lord (Psalm 116)

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: What shall I render to the Lord Lyrics: 1 What shall I render to the Lord; what shall my offering be, for all the gracious benefits God hath bestowed on me? 2 Salvation's cup my soul shall take while to the Lord I pray, and with God's people I will meet, my thankful vows to pay. 3 Not lightly dost thou, Lord, permit thy chosen saints to die; from death thou hast delivered me; thy servant, Lord, am I. 4 Within God's house, the house of prayer, my soul shall bless the Lord, and praises to God's holy name let all the saints accord. Topics: The Church; Community in Christ; Lord's Supper; Providence; Redemption; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 116 Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM Text Sources: The New Metrical Version of the Psalms, 1909, alt.