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We praise thy name, all-holy Lord

Author: Ebenezer Newell, 1853-1916 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #158 (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 We praise thy name, all-holy Lord, For him, the beacon-light That shone beside our western sea Through mists of ancient night; Who sent to Ireland’s fainting Church New tidings of thy word: For David, prince of Cambrian saints, We praise thee, holy Lord. 2 For all the saintly band whose prayers Still gird our land about, Of whom, lest men disdain their praise, The voiceless stones cry out; Our hills and vales on every hand Their names and deeds record: For these, thy ancient hero host, We praise thee, holy Lord. 3 Grant us but half their burning zeal, But half their iron faith, But half their charity of heart, And fortitude to death; That we with them and all thy saints May in thy truth accord, And ever in tThy holy Church May praise thee, holy Lord. Languages: English Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN

Lord God of Hosts, within whose hand

Author: Laurence Housman, 1865-1959 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #162 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA

Lord, who shall sit beside thee

Author: William Romanis, 1824-99 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #175 (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Lord, who shall sit beside thee, Enthroned on either hand, When clouds no longer hide thee, 'Mid all thy faithful band? 2 Who drinks the cup of sorrow Thy Father gave to thee 'Neath shadows of the morrow In dark Gethsemane; 3 Who on thy Passion thinking Can find in loss a gain, And dare to meet unshrinking Thy baptism of pain. 4 O Jesu, form within us Thy likeness clear and true; By thine example win us To suffer and to do. 5 This law itself fulfilleth,-- Christlike to Christ is nigh, And, where the Father willeth, Shall sit with Christ on high. Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN

Ave, maris Stella

Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #180a (1986) Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper First Line: Hail, O Star that pointest Lyrics: 1 Hail, O Star that pointest Towards the port of heaven, Thou to whom as maiden God for Son was given. 2 When the salutation Gabriel had spoken, Peace was shed upon us, Eva’s bonds were broken. 3 Bound by Satan’s fetters, Health and vision needing, God will aid and light us At thy gentle pleading. 4 Jesu’s tender Mother, Make thy supplication Unto him who chose thee At his Incarnation; 5 That, O matchless Maiden, Passing meek and lowly, Thy dear Son may make us Blameless, chaste and holy. 6 So, as now we journey, Aid our weak endeavour. Till we gaze on Jesus, And rejoice for ever. 7 Father, Son and Spirit, Three in One confessing, Give we equal glory, Equal praise and blessing. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: AVE MARIS STELLA

Ave, maris Stella

Author: Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #180b (1986) Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper First Line: Hail, O Star that pointest Lyrics: 1 Hail, O Star that pointest Towards the port of heaven, Thou to whom as maiden God for Son was given. 2 When the salutation Gabriel had spoken, Peace was shed upon us, Eva’s bonds were broken. 3 Bound by Satan’s fetters, Health and vision needing, God will aid and light us At thy gentle pleading. 4 Jesu’s tender Mother, Make thy supplication Unto him who chose thee At his Incarnation; 5 That, O matchless Maiden, Passing meek and lowly, Thy dear Son may make us Blameless, chaste and holy. 6 So, as now we journey, Aid our weak endeavour. Till we gaze on Jesus, And rejoice for ever. 7 Father, Son and Spirit, Three in One confessing, Give we equal glory, Equal praise and blessing. Amen. Tune Title: AVE MARIS STELLA

Her Virgin eyes saw God incarnate born

Author: Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #182 (1986) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Her Virgin eyes saw God incarnate born, When she to Bethl'em came that happy morn; How high her raptures then began to swell, None but her own omniscient Son can tell. 2 As Eve when she her fontal sin reviewed, Wept for herself and all she should include, Blest Mary with man's Saviour in embrace Joyed for herself and for all human race. 3 All saints are by her son's dear influence blest, She kept the very Fountain at her breast; The Son adored and nursed by the sweet Maid A thousandfold of love for love repaid. 4 Heaven with transcendent joys her entrance graced, Next to his throne her Son his Mother placed; And here below, now she's of heaven possest, All generations are to call her blest. Languages: Latin Tune Title: FARLEY CASTLE

Around the throne of God a band

Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #191 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Around the throne of God a band Of glorious angels ever stand; Bright things they see, sweet harps they hold, And on their heads are crowns of gold. 2 Some wait around him, ready still To sing his praise and do his will; And some when he commands them, go To guard his servants here below. 3 Lord, give thy angels every day Command to guide us on our way, And bid them every evening keep Their watch around us while we sleep. 4 So shall no evil thing draw near, To do us harm or cause us fear; And we shall dwell, when life is past, With angels round thy throne at last. Languages: English Tune Title: SOLOTHURN

Blessèd City, heavenly Salem

Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #204 (1986) Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Blessèd City, heavenly Salem, Vision dear of peace and love, Who, of living stones upbuilded, Art the joy of heaven above, And, with angel cohorts circled, As a bride to earth dost move! 2 From celestial realms descending, Bridal glory round her shed, To his presence, decked with jewels, By her Lord shall she be led: All her streets, and all her bulwarks, Of pure gold are fashionèd. 3 Bright with pearls her portals glitter, They are open evermore; And, by virtue of his merits, Thither faithful souls may soar, Who for Christ's dear name in this world Pain and tribulation bore. 4 Many a blow and biting sculpture Polished well those stones elect, In their places now compacted By the heavenly Architect, Who therewith hath willed for ever That his palace should be decked. 5 Laud and honour to the Father; Laud and honour to the Son; Laud and honour to the Spirit; Ever Three, and ever One: One in love, and One in splendour, While unending ages run. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: URBS BEATA

Christ is our corner-stone

Author: John Chandler, 1806-76 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #206 (1986) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Christ is our corner-stone, On him alone we build; With his true saints alone The courts of heaven are filled: On his great love Our hopes we place Of present grace And joys above. 2 Oh, then with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring; Our voices we will raise The Three in One to sing; And thus proclaim In joyful song, Both loud and long, That glorious Name. 3 Here may we gain from heaven The grace which we implore; And may that grace, once given, Be with us evermore, Until that day When all the blest To endless rest Are called away. Languages: English Tune Title: HAREWOOD

Lo! God is here! let us adore

Author: G. Tersteegen, 1697-1769; John Wesley, 1703-91 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #209 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christian Year Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper Lyrics: 1 Lo! God is here! let us adore And own how dreadful is this place! Let all within us feel his power, And silent bow before his face, Who know his power, his grace who prove, Serve him with awe, with reverence love. 2 Lo! God is here! Him day and night The united choirs of angels sing; To him, enthroned above all height, Heaven's hosts their noblest praises bring; To thee may all our thoughts arise Ceaseless, accepted Sacrifice. Languages: English Tune Title: MACH'S MIT MIR GOTT