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God Be with You Till We Meet Again

Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 1,181 hymnals Refrain First Line: Till we meet, till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again; By God's counsels guide, uphold you, With God's sheep securely fold you: God be with you till we meet again. Refrain: Till we meet, till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus’ feet, Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again; ’Neath God's wings protecting hide you, Daily manna still provide you: God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 3 God be with you till we meet again; When life’s perils thick confound you, Put God's arms unfailing round you: God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 4 God be with you till we meet again; Keep love’s banner floating o’er you, Smite death’s threatening wave before you: God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] . Topics: Blessing; Comfort; Encouragement; Guidance; Presence of God; Providence; Refuge, Security; Going Forth, Sending Forth; Sickness; Victory over Sin and Death Scripture: Exodus 16:13-15 Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU

O Come, All Ye Faithful / Adéste Fidéles

Author: John F. Wade, c.1711-1786; Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880 Appears in 745 hymnals First Line: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant (Adéste fidéles, laeti, triumphántes) Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore him (Veníte adorémus) Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant. O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him, born the King of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord! 2 God of God, Light of Light, Lo! He comes forth from the Virgin's womb. Our very God, begotten not created, [Refrain] 3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [Refrain] 4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain] Latin: 1 Adéste fidéles, laeti, triumphántes, Veníte, veníte in Béthlehem. Natum vidéte, Regem angelórum. Refrain: Veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus, Veníte adorémus Dóminum. 2 Deum de Deo, Lumen de Lúmine Gestant puéllae víscera. Deum verum, génitum, non factum. [Refrain] 3 Cantet nunc io, chorus angelórum, Cantet nunc aula caeléstium. Glória, glória in excélsis Deo. [Refrain] 4 Ergo qui natus Die hodiérna, Jesu tibi sit glória. Patris aeterni verbum caro factum. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Season; Epiphany of the Lord; Incarnation; Jesus Christ; Light; Praise; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11 Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES Text Sources: Adeste fideles

I Am Thine

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 696 hymnals First Line: I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, And it told thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith And be closer drawn to thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To the cross where thou hast died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, By the pow’r of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, And my will be lost in thine. [Refrain] 3 O, the pure delight of a single hour That before thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain] 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know Till I cross the narrow sea; There are heights of joy that I may not reach Till I rest in peace with thee. [Refrain] Topics: Commitment; Grace; Hope; Inner Peace; Joy; Love for Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Obedience; Petition, Prayer; Service; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Exodus 33:11 Used With Tune: I AM THINE

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting, 1825-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 430 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm has bound the restless wave, Who bade the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 2 O Savior, whose almighty word The wind and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And calm amid its rage did sleep: O hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 O Holy Spirit, who did brood Upon the chaos wild and rude, And bade its angry tumult cease, And gave, for fierce confusion, peace: O hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 O Trinity of love and pow'r, All travelers guard in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them where-so-e'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to thee Glad praise from air and land and sea. Topics: Pastoral Care of the Sick Sacraments; Creation; God the Father, Creator; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ; Light; Peace; Petition, Prayer; Refuge, Security; Sickness; Trinity; Word of God; Gospel Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3 Used With Tune: MELITA

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 191 hymnals First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with thee; Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not, As thou hast been thou for ever wilt be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed thy hand hath provided, Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness, To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Faithfulness of God; God the Father, Creator; Harvest; Hope; Love of God for Us; Mercy, Forgiveness; Morning; Peace; Praise; Presence of God; Providence; Strength; Times and Seasons; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,248 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. 2 Under the shadow of your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received its frame, From everlasting you are God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in your sight Are like an evening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all our years away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op'ning day. 6 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Still be our guide while troubles last, And our eternal home. Topics: Anniversaries; God the Father, Creator; Guidance; Hope; Journey, Pilgrimage; Praise; Providence; Refuge, Security; Times and Seasons; Trust, Confidence; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Psalm 90:1-5 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

The Solid Rock

Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,096 hymnals First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand -- All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; In ev'ry high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 His oath, his covenant, his blood Support me in the whelming floods; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain] 4 When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found, Dressed in his righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Topics: All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Comfort; Eternal Life; Faithfulness of God; Holiness; Hope; Jesus Christ; Redemption; Refuge, Security; Saving Blood of Christ; Second Coming; Sickness; Trust, Confidence; Trust in Jesus Christ Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2 Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,807 hymnals First Line: Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns: The pris'ners leap, unloose their chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Blessing and honor to our King, Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter Season Resurrection; Ascension of the Lord; Christ the King; Blessing; Holy Name of Jesus; Jesus Christ; Majesty and Power; Morning; Music; Praise; Reign of God, Kingdom; Song; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Job 3:17-18 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,872 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heav'n, to earth come down! Fix in us your humble dwelling, All your faithful mercies crown. Jesus, source of all compassion, Love unbounded, love all pure; Visit us with your salvation, Let your love in us endure. 2 Come, Almighty, to deliver, Let us all your life receive; Suddenly return and never, Nevermore your temples leave. You we would be always blessing, Serve you as your hosts above, Pray, and praise you without ceasing, Glory in your perfect love. 3 Finish then your new creation, Pure and spotless, gracious Lord. Let us see your great salvation Perfectly in you restored. Changed from glory into glory, Till in heav'n we take our place, Till we sing before the Almighty, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Advent Season; Marriage Sacraments; Funeral Sacraments; Compassion; Grace; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Joy; Love of God for Us; Mercy, Forgiveness; New Creation; Petition, Prayer; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Salvation; Second Coming Scripture: Psalm 106:4 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

Author: Thomas Shepherd, 1665-1739 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,209 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for ev'ry one, And there's a cross for me. 2 The consecrated cross I'll bear Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, For there's a crown for me. 3 Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus' pierced feet, Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown And his dear name repeat. 4 O precious cross! O glorious crown! O resurrection day! Ye angels, from the stars come down And bear my soul away. Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter Season Resurrection; Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14th; Funeral Sacraments; Angels; Cross; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Heaven; Holy Name of Jesus; Homecoming; Joy; Sacrifice Scripture: Luke 9:23 Used With Tune: MAITLAND