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Ye watchers and ye holy ones
Author: John Athelstan Laurie Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #607 (1997) Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Communion of Saints; Companion / Friend; Gladness / Happiness; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ Word; Praise; Trinity; Witness / Martyrs Scripture: Daniel 4:17 Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Ye watchers and ye holy ones
Oh what their joy and their glory must be
Author: Peter Abelard, 1079-1142; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #608 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: City / City of God; Communion of Saints; Exile; Heaven; Hymns with Doxologies; Recessionals; Zion Lyrics: 1 Oh what their joy and their glory must be,
those endless Sabbaths the blessed ones see,
crowns for the valiant, to weary ones rest:
God shall be all and in all ever blest.
2 Truly, "Jerusalem" name we that shore,
city of peace that brings joy evermore;
wish and fulfillment are not severed there,
nor do things prayed for come short of the prayer.
3 There, where no troubles distraction can bring,
we the sweet anthems of Zion shall sing,
while for thy grace, Lord, their voices of praise
thy blessed people eternally raise.
4 Now, in the meantime, with hearts raised on high,
we for that country must yearn and must sigh,
seeking Jerusalem, dear native land,
through our long exile on Babylon's strand.
5 Low before God with our praises we fall,
of whom, and in whom, and through whom are all;
of whom, the Father, and through whom, the Son,
in whom, the Spirit, with these ever One.
Scripture: Psalm 92 Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA
Oh what their joy and their glory must be
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Author: William W. Walford Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #634 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Church Communion of Saints; Conflict With Sin; Prayer Times of Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father's throne,
make all my wants and wishes known!
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter's snare,
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer.
2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God, my Savior, shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.
3 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him, whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting the soul to bless:
and since he bids me seek his face,
believe his Word, and trust his grace,
I'll cast on him my ev'ry care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.
Scripture: Acts 3:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SWEET HOUR
Sweet Hour of Prayer
What brought us together
Author: Rev. Ludolf Ernst Schlicht, 1714-1769 Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #678 (1920) Topics: Brotherly Love and Fellowship; Christians Fellowship of; Communion with Christ; Consistency; Saints Blessedness of; Saints Union with each Other Languages: English Tune Title: CONFESSION
What brought us together
Communion with God
Author: Unknown Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #711 (1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Devotion; Faith Power of; God Communion with; Hope Rejoicing in; Love Perfect; Prayer Blessings of ; Saints Rejoicing First Line: Sweet is the prayer whose holy stream Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12 Languages: English
Communion with God
Give thanks for life, the measure of our days
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #736 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Topics: The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general Lyrics: 1 Give thanks for life, the measure of our days,
mortal, we pass through beauty that decays,
yet sing to God our hope, our love, our praise:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
2 Give thanks for those whose lives shone with a light
caught from the Christ-flame, gleaming through the night,
who touched the truth, who burned for what is right:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
3 Give thanks for all, our living and our dead,
thanks for the love by which our life is fed,
a love not changed by time or death or dread:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
4 Give thanks for hope that, like the seed of grain
lying in darkness, does its life retain
to rise in glory, growing green again:
Alleluia, Alleluia! Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
Give thanks for life, the measure of our days
Give thanks for life, the measure of our days
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #736 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Topics: The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general Lyrics: 1 Give thanks for life, the measure of our days,
mortal, we pass through beauty that decays,
yet sing to God our hope, our love, our praise:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
2 Give thanks for those whose lives shone with a light
caught from the Christ-flame, gleaming through the night,
who touched the truth, who burned for what is right:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
3 Give thanks for all, our living and our dead,
thanks for the love by which our life is fed,
a love not changed by time or death or dread:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
4 Give thanks for hope, that, like the seed of grain
lying in darkness, does its life retain
to rise in glory, growing green again:
Alleluia, Alleluia! Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
Give thanks for life, the measure of our days
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #738 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Church Body of Christ; Communion of Saints; Heaven Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou mayest smile at all thy foes.
2 See! the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
ever will their thirst assuage --
grace which, like the Lord the Giver,
never fails from age to age?
3 Saviour, since of Zion's city
I, through grace, a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy Name.
Fading is the worldling's pleasure,
and all boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4 Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #738 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Church Body of Christ; Communion of Saints; Heaven Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou mayest smile at all thy foes.
2 See! the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
ever will their thirst assuage --
grace which, like the Lord, the Giver,
never fails from age to age?
3 Saviour, since of Zion's city
I, through grace, a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy Name.
Fading is the worldling's pleasure,
and all boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4 Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious things of thee are spoken
The Church's one foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone (1839-1900) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #739 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Church unity and ecumenism; Communion of Saints Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord:
she is his new creation
by water and the word;
from heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Called forth from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation:
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
and shares one holy food,
as to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 In toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore,
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great Church victorious
shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth has union
with God, the Three in one,
and mystical communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's one foundation
The Church's one foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone (1839-1900) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #739 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Church unity and ecumenism; Communion of Saints Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the word;
from heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Called forth from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
and shares one holy food,
as to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 In toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore,
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great Church victorious
shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth has union
with God, the Three in one,
and mystical communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's one foundation
For all the saints, who from their labours rest
Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #740 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general; Heaven; Jesus Names and images for 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 Oh, 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 strife 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!
7 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For all the saints, who from their labours rest
For all the saints, who from their labours rest
Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #740 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general; Heaven; Jesus Names and images for 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 Oh, 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 strife 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!
7 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For all the saints, who from their labours rest
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #742 (2005) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.
2 Some march with events to turn them God's way;
some need to withdraw, the better to pray;
some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
our world is their parish: their purpose is God.
3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
who bear someone's cross, or shoulder their own:
they share our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs!
4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
In loving, in living, they prove it is true:
the way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you. Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDATE DOMINUM
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #742 (2008) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints Lyrics: 1 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
Their faith in acquiring the habit of prayer,
their depth of adoring, Lord, help us to share.
2 Some march with events to turn them God's way;
some need to withdraw, the better to pray;
some carry the gospel through fire and through flood:
our world is their parish: their purpose is God.
3 Rejoice in those saints, unpraised and unknown,
who bear someone's cross, or shoulder their own:
they share our complaining, our comforts, our cares:
what patience in caring, what courage, is theirs!
4 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
A world without saints forgets how to praise.
In loving, in living, they prove it is true:
the way of self-giving, Lord, leads us to you. Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDATE DOMINUM
Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days!
Behold what witnesses unseen
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #743 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints Lyrics: 1 Behold what witnesses unseen
encompass us around,
who, once like us, with suffering tried,
but now with glory crowned.
2 Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired,
begin the Christian race,
and, freed from each encumbering weight,
their holy footsteps trace.
3 Behold a witness nobler still,
who trod affliction's path,
Jesus, at once the finisher
and author of our faith.
4 He for the joy before him set,
so generous was his love,
endured the cross, despised the shame,
and now he reigns above.
5 Then let our hearts no more despond,
our hands be weak no more;
still let us trust our Father's love,
his wisdom still adore. Scripture: Hebrews 12 Languages: English Tune Title: WETHERBY
Behold what witnesses unseen
Behold what witnesses unseen
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #743 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints Lyrics: 1 Behold what witnesses unseen
encompass us around,
who, once like us, with suffering tried,
but now with glory crowned.
2 Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired,
begin the Christian race,
and, freed from each encumbering weight,
their holy footsteps trace.
3 Behold a witness nobler still,
who trod affliction's path,
Jesus, at once the finisher
and author of our faith.
4 He for the joy before him set,
so generous was his love,
endured the cross, despised the shame,
and now he reigns above.
5 Then let our hearts no more despond,
our hands be weak no more;
still let us trust our Father's love,
his wisdom still adore. Scripture: Hebrews 12 Languages: English Tune Title: WETHERBY
Behold what witnesses unseen
Always rejoicing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #744 (1891) Topics: Angels song of; Christians Work; God Communion with; Heaven Songs of ; Saints Happiness of First Line: How happy, gracious Lord, are we Scripture: Matthew 8:1 Languages: English
Always rejoicing
How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #745 (2005) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general Lyrics: 1 How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Whence all their bright array?
How came they to the blissful seats
of everlasting day?
Lo! these are they, from sufferings great
who came to realms of light,
and in the blood of Christ have washed
those robes which shine so bright.
2 Now, with triumphal palms, they stand
before the throne on high,
and serve the God they love, amidst
the glories of the sky.
His presence fills each heart with joy,
tunes every mouth to sing:
by day, by night, the sacred courts
with glad hosannas ring.
3 Hunger and thirst are felt no more,
nor suns with scorching ray;
God is their sun, whose cheering beams
diffuse eternal day.
The Lamb who dwells amidst the throne
shall o'er them still preside,
feed them with nourishment divine,
and all their footsteps guide.
4 'Mong pastures green he'll lead his flock,
where living streams appear;
and God the Lord from every eye
shall wipe off every tear. Scripture: Revelation 7:13-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ASAPH
How bright these glorious spirits shine!
How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #745 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general Lyrics: 1 How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Whence all their bright array?
How came they to the blissful seats
of everlasting day?
Lo! these are they, from sufferings great
who came to realms of light,
and in the blood of Christ have washed
those robes which shine so bright.
2 Now, with triumphal palms, they stand
before the throne on high,
and serve the God they love, amidst
the glories of the sky.
His presence fills each heart with joy,
tunes every mouth to sing:
by day, by night, the sacred courts
with glad hosannas ring.
3 Hunger and thirst are felt no more,
nor suns with scorching ray;
God is their sun, whose cheering beams
diffuse eternal day.
The Lamb who dwells amidst the throne
shall o'er them still preside,
feed them with nourishment divine,
and all their footsteps guide.
4 'Mong pastures green he'll lead his flock,
where living streams appear;
and God the Lord from every eye
shall wipe off every tear. Scripture: Revelation 7:13-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ASAPH
How bright these glorious spirits shine!
Jerusalem the golden
Author: Bernard of Cluny (12th century); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #747 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general; Heaven Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blessed,
beneath your contemplation
sink heart and voice oppressed:
I know not, oh, I know not
what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Zion
all jubilant with song,
and radiant with the angels
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever in them,
the daylight is serene,
the pastures of the blessèd
are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from care released,
the shout of those who triumph,
the song of those who feast;
and they who, with their Leader,
have conquered in the fight,
for ever and for ever
are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessèd country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessèd country
that eager hearts expect!
Jesus in mercy bring us
to that dear land above,
where you, with God the Father
and Spirit, reign in love. Scripture: Ezekiel 44:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: EWING
Jerusalem the golden
Jerusalem the golden
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Bernard of Cluny (12th century) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #747 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general; Heaven Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blessed,
beneath your contemplation
sink heart and voice oppressed:
I know not, oh, I know not
what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Zion,
all jubilant with song,
and radiant with the angels,
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever in them,
the daylight is serene,
the pastures of the blessèd
are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from care released,
the shout of those who triumph,
the song of those who feast;
and they who, with their Leader,
have conquered in the fight,
for ever and for ever
are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessèd country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessèd country,
that eager hearts expect!
Jesus, in mercy bring us
to that dear land above,
where you, with God the Father,
and Spirit, reign in love. Scripture: Ezekiel 44:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: EWING
Jerusalem the golden
As stars adorn the night-veiled sky
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #748 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Jesus Names and images for; Light Lyrics: 1 As stars adorn the night-veiled sky,
arrayed like jewels rare and bright,
so shine God's saints in every age
to give the world new hop, new light.
2 The light saints bear is not their own
but shines through them as gift and sign:
to show how God can use and bless
frail human means for ends divine.
Through saints we glimpse the light of Christ,
the Morning Star that crowns the night,
whose rising heralds God's new day,
the promised dawn of life and light.
4 That light is ours to claim and share,
not merely praise or gaze upon:
for all who are baptized become
light-bearers through the Risen One.
5 The saints inspire and challenge us
our holy calling to embrace:
to bear Christ's light in our own day,
to be the vessels of God's grace. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Languages: English Tune Title: WAREHAM
As stars adorn the night-veiled sky
As stars adorn the night-veiled sky
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #748 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Jesus Names and images for; Light Lyrics: 1 As stars adorn the night-veiled sky,
arrayed like jewels rare and bright,
so shine God's saints in every age
to give the world new hope, new light.
2 The light saints bear is not their own
but shines through them as gift and sign:
to show how God can use and bless
frail human means for ends divine.
3 Through saints we glimpse the light of Christ,
the Morning Star that crowns the night,
whose rising heralds God's new day,
the promised dawn of life and light.
4 That light is ours to claim and share,
not merely praise or gaze upon:
for all who are baptized become
light-bearers through the Risen One.
5 The saints inspire and challenge us
our holy calling to embrace:
to bear Christ's light in our own day,
to be the vessels of God's grace. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 Languages: English Tune Title: WAREHAM
As stars adorn the night-veiled sky
The golden chain
Author: Joseph Swain Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #780 (1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Fellowship of; Christians Unity of; Church Unity of the; God Communion with; Love For the Church; Saints Communion of; Saints Union of, with each other First Line: How sweet, how heavenly is the sight Scripture: Psalm 133:1 Languages: English
The golden chain
The bond of love
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #788 (1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Fellowship of; Faith Prayer of; Saints Communion of; Saints Rejoicing; Saints Union of, with Christ; Saints Union of, with each other; Starry Heavens First Line: The glorious universe around Scripture: Psalm 119:54 Languages: English
The bond of love
Harmony and joy unspeakable
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #789 (1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Fellowship of; Saints Communion of; Saints Union of, with each other First Line: All praise to our redeeming Lord Scripture: Jude 20 Languages: English
Harmony and joy unspeakable
One fold and one Shepherd
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #793 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christians Example of; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Unity of; Prayer For union; Saints Communion of; Saints Union of, with each other First Line: Giver of peace and unity Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1 Languages: English
One fold and one Shepherd
Sympathy and mutual love
Author: John Fawcett Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #797 (1891) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Fellowship of; Christians Unity of; God All-seeing; Heaven Prospect of; Hope Of Heaven; Saints Communion of; Saints Union of, with each other First Line: Blest be the tie that binds Scripture: Psalm 133:1 Languages: English
Sympathy and mutual love
Bear ye one another's burdens
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #801 (1891) Topics: Christians Fellowship of; Christians Unity of; Holy Spirit Sealing; Providence; Saints Communion of; Saints Union of, with each other; Trust In Providence First Line: Thou God of truth and love Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Languages: English
Bear ye one another's burdens
Home! home! sweet, sweet home
Author: David Denham Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #1054 (1891) Meter: 11 Topics: Christ Preciousness of; Heaven Longings for; Heaven Society of; Holy Spirit Witness of; Longings For Christ; Longings For holiness; Saints Communion of; Saints Union of, with each other First Line: 'Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints Scripture: Romans 13:11 Languages: English
Home! home! sweet, sweet home
Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumpre Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #353 (2013) Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Communion of the Saints; Doxologies; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Joy; Occasional Services New Year; Perseverance; Walk with God First Line: Rejoice, O pure in heart! Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O pure in heart!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
Your festal banner wave on high,
the cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
2 Yes, on through life's long path,
still chanting as you go;
from youth to age, by night and day,
in gladness and in woe. [Refrain]
3 At last the march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest;
the pilgrims find their home at last,
Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain]
4 Praise God, who reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore:
the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MARION
Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
Thou art the Way, to thee alone
Author: George Washington Doane Hymnal: The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940 #361 (1940) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Easter; Saints' Days and Holy Days St. Philip and St. James; Christ Guide and Leader; Jesus Christ our Lord His presence with us; Lent V Morning Prayer General; St. Philip & St. James Morning Prayer General; St. Philip & St. James The Communion General; Trust; Truth Tune Title: ST. JAMES
Thou art the Way, to thee alone
All praise to Thee, for thou, O King divine
Author: F. Bland Tucker Hymnal: The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940 #366 (1940) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia Topics: Saints' Days and Holy Days The Circumcision; Christ Example of; Christ King; Christ Praise to; Epiphany II The Holy Communion General; Jesus Christ our Lord His presence with us; Praise; The Circumcision The Holy Communion General; Trinity I The Holy Communion Opening; Trinity XVI The Holy Communion Sequence; Trinity XVII The Communion Sequence Tune Title: ENGELBERG
All praise to Thee, for thou, O King divine
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