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'Tis Shining Still

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #242 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: A beautiful star arose one night Refrain First Line: 'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still Lyrics: 1 A beautiful star arose one night, Divinely it shone with purest light; Its wonderful rays the wise men led To find the Saviour's lowly bed. Chorus: 'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still, That beautiful star, o'er plain and hill; 'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still, Salvation's star of God's good will. 2 They knew by the word of truth divine, 'Twas time that the guiding star should shine; They follow'd its light which shone afar, 'Twas Christ, "the bright and Morning Star." [Chorus] 3 We'll follow its light, like those of old, The "Light of the World," by seers foretold; We'll follow his light till we shall come To perfect rest in heav'n, our home. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [A beautiful star there rose one night]

Peace on Earth

Author: Julia A. Mathews Hymnal: Christ in Song #244 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: "Peace upon earth!" the angels sang Refrain First Line: Joyously sing, Joyously sing Lyrics: 1 "Peace upon earth!" the angels sang, "Goodwill unto men!" the chorus rang, "Glory to God!" the Christ has come, His bright star shines in the clear blue dome. Refrain: Joyously sing, Joyously sing, Joyously sing, Joyously sing! Shout hallelujah to Christ, our King! 2 "Peace upon earth!" 'tis sounding still, "Glory unto God, to men good will!" Bethlehem's song, 'tis caught from far, And lifted up to that glowing star. [Refrain] 3 "Jesus has come!" it echoes wide, Thro' valley and plain, on mountain side; But not alone the angels sing, For even children the anthem ring. [Refrain] 4 Yes! let them sing, for Christ has laid His hand with a blessing on their head; Sweeter to Him than angels' tones Are songs that come from His little ones. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ["Peace upon earth!" the angels sang]

At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #250 (1786) Topics: Church God's special delight; Church God's special delight First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find Lyrics: 1 Where shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' eternal Mind Among the sons of flesh and blood! 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his antient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3 "Here I will fix my gracious throne, "And reign forever, saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, "And blessings shall attend my word. 4 "Here will I meet the hungry poor, "And fill their souls with living bread; "Sinners that wait before my door "With sweet provisions shall be fed. 5 "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace "My priests, my ministers shall shine; "Not Aaron in his costly dress "Appears so glorious and divine. 6 "The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joys, shall shout and sing, "The son of David here shall reign, "And Zion triumph in her King. 7 "Jesus shall see a numerous seed "Born here t' uphold his glorious name; "His crown shall flourish on his head, "While all his foes are cloth'd with shame." Scripture: Psalm 132:13-18 Languages: English

At the Settlement of a Church; or, The Ordination of a Minister

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #250 (1787) Topics: Church God's special delight; Church God's special delight First Line: Where shall we go to seek and find Lyrics: 1 Where shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' eternal mind Among the sons of flesh and blood! 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his ancient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3 "Here I will fix my gracious throne, "And reign forever, saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, "And blessings shall attend my word. 4 "Here will I meet the hungry poor, "And fill their souls with living bread; "Sinners that wait before my door "With sweet provisions shall be fed. 5 "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace "My priests, my ministers shall shine; "Not Aaron in his costly dress "Appears so glorious and divine. 6 "The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joys, shall shout and sing, "The son of David here shall reign, "And Zion triumph in her King. 7 "Jesus shall see a numerous seed "Born here t' uphold his glorious name; "His crown shall flourish on his head, "While all his foes are cloth'd with shame." Scripture: Psalm 132:13-18 Languages: English

A Church established

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #251 (1786) Topics: Church God's special delight; Church God's special delight First Line: No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Lyrics: 1 [No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there: And there th' assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 We trace no more these toilsome ways, Nor wander far abroad; Where e’er thy people meet for praise, There is a house for God.] Pause. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest, Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and blest. 5 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy spirit and thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 6 Here, mighty God, accept our vows, Here let thy praise be spread; Bless the provisions of thy house, And fill thy poor with bread. 7 Here let the Son of David reign, Let God’s anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. Scripture: Psalm 122:7-8 Languages: English

A Church established

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #251 (1787) Topics: Church God's special delight; Church God's special delight First Line: No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Lyrics: 1 [No sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there: And there th' assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 We trace no more these toilsome ways, Nor wander far abroad; Where e’er thy people meet for praise, There is a house for God.] Pause. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest, Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and blest. 5 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy spirit and thy word; All that the ark did once contain Could no such grace afford. 6 Here mighty God, accept our vows, Here let thy praise be spread; Bless the provisions of thy house, And fill thy poor with bread. 7 Here, let the Son of David reign, Let God’s anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. Scripture: Psalm 122:4-5 Languages: English

Come and Worship

Hymnal: Christ in Song #266 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth. Chorus: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. 2 Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant light. Chorus: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar, Seek the great Desire of nation; Ye have seen his natal star. Chorus: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord descending, In His temple shall appear. Chorus: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the coming King. Languages: English

So May We

Author: Wm. C. Dix Hymnal: Christ in Song #267 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: As with gladness men of old Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heav'n and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek the mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure, and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heav'nly King. 4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Languages: English Tune Title: DIX

All Hail Immanuel

Author: D. R. van Sickle Hymnal: The Cokesbury Worship Hymnal #272 (1938) Topics: Special Selections Choruses; Special Selections Choruses First Line: All hail to Thee, Immanuel Refrain First Line: Hail to the King we love so well Languages: English Tune Title: [All hail to Thee, Immanuel]

God of Life and Light

Author: John R. Clements Hymnal: Christ in Song #279 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: God of life and God of light Lyrics: 1 God of life and God of light, Robed in all Thy glory might, Shed upon us from above Beams of Thine abiding love. Bless us with Thy peace today, While within Thy courts we stay. 2 God of good and God of grace, Show again Thy radiant face, As in Jesus long ago Thou Thyself to earth didst show. Bless us with Thy peace today, While within Thy courts we stay. 3 God of each and God of all, Low before Thy feet we fall, Take the gifts of love we bring; Hear us as Thy praise we sing. Bless us with Thy peace today, While within Thy courts we stay. 4 Thou our years of toil hast blest, Ever given what was best; May the future hold in store Cups of service running o'er. Bless us with Thy peace today, While within Thy courts we stay. Languages: English Tune Title: SUMNER