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Christ Arose!

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 435 hymnals First Line: Low in the grave he lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave he lay-- Jesus my Savior, waiting the coming day-- Jesus my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! 2 Vainly they watch his bed-- Jesus my Savior, vainly they seal the dead-- Jesus my Lord! [Refrain] 3 Death cannot keep his prey-- Jesus my Savior, he tore the bars away-- Jesus my Lord! [Refrain] Scripture: John 1:1-2 Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE

If I come to Jesus, Happy I shall be

Author: Frances Jane Crosby, 1823-1915 Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 58 hymnals First Line: If I come to Jesus Topics: Hymns for the Young Coming to Jesus Used With Tune: IF I COME TO JESUS

Sing We Now of Christmas

Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 20 hymnals Refrain First Line: Sing we Noel Lyrics: 1 Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here! Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear. Refrain: Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel! 2 Angels called to shepherds, "Leave your flocks at rest, journey forth to Bethlehem, find the lambkin blest." (Refrain) 3 In Bethlehem they found him; Joseph and Mary mild, seated by the manger, watching the holy child. (Refrain) 4 From the eastern country came the kings afar, bearing gifts to Bethlehem guided by a star. (Refrain) 5 Gold and myrrh they took there, gifts of greatest price; there was ne'er a place on earth so like paradise. (Refrain) Topics: Children’s Hymns; Christmas Season Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: NOEL NOUVELET Text Sources: Traditional French carol

Ave, ave, ave Maria

Author: Brian Foley 1919- Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Immaculate Mary, we praise God in you Used With Tune: LOURDES

Onward, Christian soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 1,811 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before: Christ the royal Master leads against the foe; forward into battle, see, his banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell's foundations quiver at the shout of praise; brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise: [Refrain] 3 Like a mighty army moves the church of God; brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod: we are not divided, all one body we, one in hope and doctrine, one in charity: [Refrain] 4 Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the church of Jesus constant will remain: gates of hell can never 'gainst that church prevail; we have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail: [Refrain] 5 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng, blend with ours your voices in the triumph song: glory, laud, and honour unto Christ the King, this through countless ages men and angels sing: [Refrain] Topics: Church nature of; Conflict; Courage; Praise; Victory Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Used With Tune: ST GERTRUDE

I need Thee, O I need Thee

Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks, 1835- Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 987 hymnals First Line: I need Thee every hour Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Hymns for the Young Aspiration and Prayer Used With Tune: I NEED THEE

Standing at the Portal

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain Appears in 171 hymnals Refrain First Line: Onward, then, and fear not Lyrics: 1. Standing at the portal Of the opening year, Words of comfort meet us, Hushing every fear; Spoken thru the silence By our Savior’s voice, Tender, strong and faithful, Making us rejoice. Refrain Onward, then, and fear not, Children of the day; For His Word shall never, Never pass away. 2. I, the Lord, am with thee, Be thou not afraid; I will help and strengthen Be thou not dismayed. Yea, I will uphold thee With My own right hand; Thou art called and chosen In My sight to stand. [Refrain] 3. For the year before us, O what rich supplies! For the poor and needy Living streams shall rise; For the sad and sinful Shall His grace abound; For the faint and feeble Perfect strength be found. [Refrain] 4. He will never fail us, He will not forsake; His eternal covenant He will never break. Resting on the promise, What have we to fear? God is all sufficient For the coming year. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN (Haydn) Text Sources: Published in Under the Surface, 1874, & Life Chords, 1880