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Ye who claim the faith of Jesus
Author: Vincent Stuckey Stratton Coles, 1845-1929; F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #268 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25); Holy Days and Various Occasions The Visitation (May 31) Languages: English Tune Title: JULION
Ye who claim the faith of Jesus
Hail Mary, full of grace
Author: Vincent Stuckey Stratton Coles, 1845-1929; F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #269 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Visitation (May 31); Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25) First Line: Ye who claim the faith of Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: DEN DES VATERS SINN GEBOREN
Hail Mary, full of grace
Hark! the sound of holy voices
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #275 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saints' Days: All Saints' Day (November 1) Lyrics: 1. Hark! the sound of holy voices,
chanting at the crystal sea,
Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia! Lord, to thee!
Multitude which none can number
like the stars in glory stands,
clothed in white apparel, holding
palms of victory in their hands.
2. Patriarch, and holy prophet,
who prepared the way for Christ,
king, apostle, saint, confessor,
martyr and evangelist,
saintly maiden, godly matron,
widows who have watched to prayer,
joined in holy concert, singing
to the Lord of all, are there.
3. Marching with thy cross, their banner,
they have triumphed, following
thee, the Captain of salvation,
thee, their Savior and their King.
Gladly, Lord, with thee they suffered;
gladly, Lord, with thee they died;
and by death to life immortal
they were born and glorified.
4. Now they reign in heavenly glory,
now they walk in golden light,
now they drink, as from a river,
holy bliss and infinite;
love and peace they taste for ever,
and all truth and knowledge see
in the beatific vision
Of the blessed Trinity.
Languages: English Tune Title: MOULTRIE
Hark! the sound of holy voices
By all your saints still striving
Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson, 1823-1913 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #231 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saints' Days Languages: English Tune Title: KING'S LYNN
By all your saints still striving
For thy dear saints, O Lord
Author: Richard Mant, 1776-1848 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #279 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saints' Days: All Saints' Day (November 1) Lyrics: 1. For thy dear saints, O Lord,
who strove in thee to live,
who followed thee, obeyed, adored,
our grateful hymn receive.
2. They all in life and death,
with thee their Lord in view,
learned from thy Holy Spirit's breath
to suffer and to do.
3. Thine earthly members fit
to join thy saints above,
in one communion ever knit,
one fellowship of love.
4. Jesus, thy Name we bless
and humbly pray that we
may follow them in holiness,
who lived and died for thee.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE
For thy dear saints, O Lord
By all your saints still striving
Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson, 1823-1913 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #232 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saints' Days Languages: English Tune Title: NYLAND
By all your saints still striving
Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child
Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #247 (1985) Meter: 4.4.6 D with refrain Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Holy Innocents (December 28) First Line: O sisters, too Lyrics: Burden:
Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child,
bye-bye, lully lullay.
1. O sisters, too,
how may we do
for to preserve this day
this poor youngling
for whom we sing,
bye-bye lully lullay?
2. Herod the King,
in his raging
charged he hath this day
his men of might,
in his own sight,
all young children to slay.
3. That woe is me,
poor child, for thee!
And every morn and day,
for thy parting
nor say nor sing
bye-bye, lully lullay. [Burden]
Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child,
bye-bye, lully lullay. Languages: English Tune Title: COVENTRY CAROL
Lully, lullay, thou little tiny child
O Jesus, crowned with all renown
Author: Edward White Benson, 1829-1896 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #292 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Rogation Days Lyrics: 1. O Jesus, crowned with all renown,
since thou the earth hast trod,
thou reignest and by thee come down
henceforth the gifts of God.
Thine is the health and thine the wealth
that in our halls abound,
and thine the beauty and the joy
with which the years are crowned.
2. Lord, in their change, let frost and heat,
and winds and dews be given;
all fostering power, all influence sweet,
breathe from the bounteous heaven.
Attemper fair with gentle air
the sunshine and the rain,
that kindly earth with timely birth
may yield her fruits again:
3. that we may feed the poor aright,
and, gathering round thy throne,
here, in the holy angel's sight,
repay thee of thine own:
That we may praise thee all our days,
and with the Father's Name,
and with the Holy Spirit's gifts,
the Savior's love proclaim. Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
O Jesus, crowned with all renown
Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #238 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Martyrs Lyrics: 1. Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs,
holy women, holy men,
with affection's recollections
greet we your return again.
Worthy deeds they wrought, and wonders,
worthy of the Name they bore;
we, with meetest praise and sweetest,
honor them for evermore.
2. Faith prevailing, hope unfailing,
loving Christ with single heart,
thus they, glorious and victorious,
bravely bore the martyr's part,
by contempt of every anguish,
by unyielding battle done;
victors at the last, they triumph,
with the host of angels one.
3. Therefore, ye that reign in glory,
fellow-heirs with Christ on high,
join to ours your supplication
when before him we draw nigh,
praying that, this life completed,
all its fleeting moments past,
by his grace we may be worthy
of eternal bliss at last.
Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY MANNA
Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs
Praise we the Lord this day
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #267 (1985) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25) Lyrics: 1. Praise we the Lord this day,
this day so long foretold,
whose promise shone with cheering ray
on waiting saints of old.
2. The prophet gave the sign
for faithful folk to read:
a virgin born of David's line
shall bear the promised seed.
3. Ask not how this should be,
but worship and adore,
like her whom heaven's Majesty
came down to shadow o'er.
4. She meekly bowed her head
to hear the gracious word,
Mary, the pure and lowly maid,
the favored of the Lord.
5. Most blest shall be her name
in all the Church on earth,
through whom that wondrous mercy came,
the incarnate Savior's birth.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE
Praise we the Lord this day
Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels
Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #282 (1985) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Michael and All Angels (September 29) Languages: English Tune Title: CAELITES PLAUDANT
Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels
Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels
Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #283 (1985) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Michael and All Angels (September 29) Languages: English Tune Title: CAELITUM JOSEPH
Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels
To the Name of our salvation
Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #249 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Holy Name: New Year (January 1) Lyrics: 1. To the Name of our salvation
laud and honor let us pay,
which for many a generation
hid in God's foreknowledge lay;
but with holy exultation
we may sing aloud today.
2. Jesus is the Name we treasure;
Name beyond what words can tell;
Name of gladness, Name of pleasure,
ear and heart delighting well;
Name of sweetness, passing measure,
saving us from sin and hell.
3. 'Tis the Name that whoso preacheth
speaks like music to the ear;
who in prayer this Name beseecheth
sweetest comfort findeth near;
who its perfect wisdom reacheth,
heavenly joy possesseth here.
4. Therefore we, in love adoring,
this most blessed Name revere,
holy Jesus, thee imploring
so to write it in us here
that hereafter, heavenward soaring,
we may sing with angels there.
Languages: English Tune Title: GRAFTON
To the Name of our salvation
O God, whom neither time nor space
Author: Horace Smith, 1836-1922 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #251 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Holy Name: New Year (January 1) Lyrics: 1. O God, whom neither time nor space
can limit, hold, or bind,
look down from heaven, thy dwelling-place,
with love for humankind.
2. Another year its course has run;
thy loving care renew:
forgive the ill that we have done,
the good we failed to do.
3. In doubt or danger, all our days,
be near to guard us still;
let all our thoughts and all our ways
be governed by thy will.
4. O help us here on earth to live
from selfish passions free;
to us at last in mercy give
eternal life with thee. Languages: English Tune Title: LONDON NEW
O God, whom neither time nor space
Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #239 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Martyrs Lyrics: 1. Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs,
holy women, holy men,
with affection's recollections
greet we your return again.
Worthy deeds they wrought, and wonders,
worthy of the Name they bore;
we, with meetest praise and sweetest,
honor them for evermore.
2. Faith prevailing, hope unfailing,
loving Christ with single heart,
thus they, glorious and victorious,
bravely bore the martyr's part,
by contempt of every anguish,
by unyielding battle done;
victors at the last, they triumph,
with the host of angels one.
3. Therefore, ye that reign in glory,
fellow-heirs with Christ on high,
join to ours your supplication
when before him we draw nigh,
praying that, this life completed,
all its fleeting moments past,
by his grace we may be worthy
of eternal bliss at last.
Languages: English Tune Title: ALTA TRINITÀ BEATA
Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs
Come, pure hearts, in joyful measure
Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-1868 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #244 (1985) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Evangelists Lyrics: 1. Come, pure hearts, in joyful measure
sing of those who spread the treasure
in the holy Gospels shrined;
blessed tidings of salvation,
peace on earth their proclamation,
love from God to lost mankind.
2. See the rivers four that gladden,
with their streams, the better Eden
planted by our Lord most dear;
Christ the fountain, these the waters;
drink, O Zion's sons and daughters,
drink, and find salvation here.
3. O that we, thy truth confessing,
and thy holy word possessing,
Jesus may thy love adore;
unto thee our voices raising,
thee with all thy ransomed praising,
ever and for evermore. Languages: English Tune Title: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN
Come, pure hearts, in joyful measure
Jesus! Name of wondrous love!
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #252 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Holy Name: New Year (January 1) Lyrics: 1. Jesus! Name of wondrous love!
Name all other names above!
Unto which must every knee
bow in deep humility.
2. Jesus! Name decreed of old,
to the maiden mother told,
kneeling in her lowly cell,
by the angel Gabriel.
3. Jesus! Name of priceless worth
to the fallen of the earth,
for the promise that it gave,
"Jesus shall his people save."
4. Jesus! Name of mercy mild,
given to the holy child
when the cup of human woe
first he tasted here below.
5. Jesus! only Name that's given,
under all the mighty heaven,
whereby those to sin enslaved,
burst their fetters and are saved.
6. Jesus! Name of wondrous love!
Human Name of God above;
pleading only this we flee,
helpless, O our God, to thee.
Languages: English Tune Title: LOUEZ DIEU
Jesus! Name of wondrous love!
Give us the wings of faith to rise
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #253 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saints' Days: All Saints' Day (November 1) Lyrics: 1. Give us the wings of faith to rise
within the veil, and see
the saints above, how great their joys,
how bright their glories be.
2. We ask them whence their victory came;
they, with united breath,
ascribe their conquest to the Lamb,
their triumph to his death.
3. They marked the footsteps that he trod,
his zeal inspired their quest,
and following their incarnate God,
they reached the promised rest.
4. Our glorious Leader claims our praise
for his own pattern given;
while the long cloud of witnesses
show the same path to heaven. Languages: English Tune Title: SAN ROCCO
Give us the wings of faith to rise
O Zion, open wide thy gates
Author: Jean Baptiste de Santeüil, 1630-1697; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #257 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Presentation (February 2) Lyrics: 1. O Zion, open wide thy gates,
let symbols disappear;
a priest and victim, both in one,
the Truth himself, is here.
2. Aware of hidden deity,
the lowly Virgin brings
her newborn babe, with two young doves,
her humble offerings.
3. The aged Simeon sees at last
his Lord, so long desired,
and Anna welcomes Israel's hope,
with holy rapture fired.
4. But silent knelt the mother blest
of the yet silent Word,
and pondering all things in her heart,
with speechless praise adored.
5. All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Languages: English Tune Title: EDMONTON
O Zion, open wide thy gates
The Word whom earth and sea and sky
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866; Anne K. LeCroy, b. 1930 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #263 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25) Languages: English Tune Title: QUEM TERRA, PONTUS, AETHERA
The Word whom earth and sea and sky
The Word whom earth and sea and sky adore
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866; Anne K. LeCroy, b. 1930 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #264 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25) Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 34
The Word whom earth and sea and sky adore
Two stalwart trees both rooted
Author: Anne K. LeCroy, b. 1930 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #273 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Peter and Saint Paul (June 29) Languages: English Tune Title: AVE CAILI JAUNA
Two stalwart trees both rooted
Two stalwart trees both rooted
Author: Anne K. LeCroy, b. 1930 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #274 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Peter and Saint Paul (June 29) Languages: English Tune Title: DE EERSTEN ZIJN DE LATTSTEN
Two stalwart trees both rooted
Our Father, by whose servants
Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #289 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church Languages: English Tune Title: WOLVERCOTE
Our Father, by whose servants
Come sing, ye choirs exultant
Author: Jackson Mason, 1833-1889 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #235 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Evangelists Lyrics: 1. Come sing, ye choirs exultant,
those messengers of God,
through whom the living Gospels
came sounding all abroad!
Whose voice proclaimed salvation
that poured upon the night,
and drove away the shadows,
and filled the world with light.
2. In one harmonious witness
the chosen four combine,
while each his own commission
fulfills in every line;
as, in the prophet's vision
from out the amber flame
in mystic form and image
four living creatures came.
3. Foursquare on this foundation
the Church of Christ remains,
a house to stand unshaken
by floods or winds or rains.
How blest the habitation
of gospel liberty,
where with a holy people
God dwells in Unity.
Languages: English Tune Title: ACH GOTT, VOM HIMMELREICHE
Come sing, ye choirs exultant
Hail to the Lord who comes
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #259 (1985) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Presentation (February 2) Lyrics: 1. Hail to the Lord who comes,
comes to his temple gate;
not with his angel host,
not in his kingly state;
no shouts proclaim him nigh,
no crowds his coming wait;
2. but, borne upon the throne
of Mary's gentle breast,
watched by her duteous love,
in her fond arms at rest,
thus to his Father's house
he comes, the heavenly guest.
3. There Joseph at her side
in reverent wonder stands;
and, filled with holy joy,
old Simeon in his hands
takes up the promised child,
the glory of all lands.
4 O Light of all the earth,
thy children wait for thee!
Come to thy temples here,
that we, from sin set free,
before thy Father's face
may all presented be!
Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 120TH
Hail to the Lord who comes
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #265 (1985) Meter: 10.10.12.10 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25) Lyrics: 1. The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
"All hail," said he, "thou lowly maiden Mary,
most highly favored lady," Gloria!
2. "For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honor thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
most highly favored lady," Gloria!
3. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
"To me be as it pleaseth God," she said,
"my soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name."
Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
4. Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say—
"Most highly favored lady," Gloria! Languages: English Tune Title: GABRIEL'S MESSAGE
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
King of the martyrs' noble band
Author: John Webster Grant, b. 1919 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #236 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Martyrs Languages: English Tune Title: JESU, NOSTRA REDEMPTIO
King of the martyrs' noble band
Let us now our voices raise
Author: Joseph the Hymnographer, 9th cent.; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #237 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Martyrs Lyrics: 1. Let us now our voices raise,
wake the day with gladness;
God himself to joy and praise
turns our human sadness;
joy that martyrs won their crown,
opened heaven's bright portal,
when they laid the mortal down
for the life immortal.
2. Never flinched they from the flame,
from the torture never;
vain the tyrant's sharpest aim,
vain each fierce endeavor:
for by faith they saw the land
decked in all its glory,
where triumphant now they stand
with the victor's story.
3. Up and follow, Christians all:
press through toil and sorrow;
turn from fear, and heed the call
to a glorious morrow!
Who will venture on the strife;
who will first begin it?
Who will grasp the land of Life?
Christians, up and win it! Languages: English Tune Title: GAUDEAMUS PARITER
Let us now our voices raise
In Bethlehem a newborn boy
Author: Rosamond E. Herklots, b. 1905 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #246 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Holy Innocents (December 28) Languages: English Tune Title: IN BETHLEHEM
In Bethlehem a newborn boy
so, behold, all the gates of heaven unfold
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #270 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25) First Line: Gabriel's message does away Lyrics: 1. Gabriel's message does away
Satan's curse and Satan's sway,
out of darkness brings our Day:
Refrain:
so, behold,
all the gates of heaven unfold.
2. He that comes despised shall reign;
he that cannot die, be slain;
death by death its death shall gain: [Refrain]
3. Weakness shall the strong confound;
by the hands, in grave clothes wound,
Adam's chains shall be unbound. [Refrain]
4. Art by art shall be assailed;
to the cross shall Life be nailed;
from the grave shall hope be hailed: [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS EMITTITUR
so, behold, all the gates of heaven unfold
We plow the field and scatter
Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815; Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #291 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Thanksgiving Day Lyrics: 1. We plow the fields, and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God's almighty hand;
he sends the snow in winter,
the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes and the sunshine,
and soft refreshing rain.
Refrain:
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above;
then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord
for all his love.
2. He only is the Maker
of all things near and far;
he paints the wayside flower,
he lights the evening star;
the wind and waves obey him,
by him the birds are fed;
much more to us, his children,
he gives our daily bread. [Refrain]
3. We thank thee, then, O Father,
for all things bright and good,
the seedtime and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food:
the gifts we have to offer
are what thy love imparts,
but chiefly thou desirest
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: WIR PFLUGEN
We plow the field and scatter
I sing a song of the saints of God
Author: Lesbia Scott, b. 1898 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #293 (1985) Meter: Irregular Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saints' Days Lyrics: 1. I sing a song of the saints of God,
patient and brave and true,
who toiled and fought and lived and died
for the Lord they loved and knew.
And one was a doctor, and one was a queen,
and one was a shepherdess on the green:
they were all of them saints of God—and I mean,
God helping, to be one too.
2. They loved their Lord so dear, so dear,
and his love made them strong;
and they followed the right, for Jesus' sake,
the whole of their good lives long.
And one was a soldier, and one was a priest,
and one was slain by a fierce wild beast:
and there's not any reason, no, not the least,
why I shouldn't be one too.
3. They lived not only in ages past,
there are hundreds of thousands still,
the world is bright with the joyous saints
who love to do Jesus' will.
You can meet them in school, or in lanes, or at sea,
in church, or in trains, or in shops, or at tea,
for the saints of God are just folk like me,
and I mean to be one too. Languages: English Tune Title: GRAND ISLE
I sing a song of the saints of God
The eternal gifts of Christ the King
Author: Ambrose of Milan, 340-397 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #233 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Apostles Languages: English Tune Title: JESU, NOSTRA REDEMPTIO
The eternal gifts of Christ the King
The eternal gifts of Christ the King
Author: Ambrose of Milan, 340-397 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #234 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Apostles Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
The eternal gifts of Christ the King
Hearken to the anthem glorious
Author: Christopher Smart, 1722-1771 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #240 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Martyrs Lyrics: 1. Hearken to the anthem glorious
of the martyrs robed in white;
they, like Christ, in death victorious
dwell for ever in the light.
2. Living, they proclaimed salvation,
heaven endowed with grace and power;
and they died in imitation
of their Savior's final hour.
3. Christ, for cruel traitors pleading,
triumphed in his parting breath
o'er all miracles preceding
his inestimable death.
4. Take from him what ye will give him,
of his fullness grace for grace;
strive to think him, speak him, live him,
till you find him face to face. Languages: English Tune Title: FACIEM EJUS VIDETIS
Hearken to the anthem glorious
Hearken to the anthem glorious
Author: Christopher Smart, 1722-1771 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #241 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Martyrs Lyrics: 1. Hearken to the anthem glorious
of the martyrs robed in white;
they, like Christ, in death victorious
dwell for ever in the light.
2. Living, they proclaimed salvation,
heaven-endowed with grace and power;
and they died in imitation
of their Savior's final hour.
3. Christ, for cruel traitors pleading,
triumphed in his parting breath
o'er all miracles preceding
his inestimable death.
4. Take from him what ye will give him,
of his fullness grace for grace;
strive to think him, speak him, live him,
till you find him face to face. Languages: English Tune Title: LAUS DEO
Hearken to the anthem glorious
How oft, O Lord, thy face hath shone
Author: William Bright, 1824-1901 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #242 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Thomas (December 21) Lyrics: 1. How oft, O Lord, thy face hath shone
on doubting souls whose wills were true!
Thou Christ of Peter and of John,
thou art the Christ of Thomas too.
2. He loved thee well, and calmly said,
"Come, let us go, and die with him";
yet when thine Easter-news was spread,
mid all its light his eyes were dim.
3. His brethren's word he would not take,
but craved to touch those hands of thine:
when thou didst thine appearance make,
he saw, and hailed his Lord Divine.
4. He saw thee risen; at once he rose
to full belief's unclouded height;
and still through his confession flows
to Christian souls thy life and light.
5. O Savior, make thy presence known
to all who doubt thy Word and thee;
and teach us in that Word alone
to find the truth that sets us free.
Languages: English Tune Title: JACOB
How oft, O Lord, thy face hath shone
When Stephen, full of power and grace
Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #243 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Stephen (December 26) Languages: English Tune Title: SALVATION
When Stephen, full of power and grace
Praise God for John, evangelist
Author: F. Samuel Janzow, b. 1913 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #245 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint John (December 27) Languages: English Tune Title: NOEL
Praise God for John, evangelist
You are the Christ, O Lord
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #254 (1985) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Confession of Saint Peter (January 18) Lyrics: 1. You are the Christ, O Lord,
the Son of God most high!
For ever be adored
that Name in earth and sky,
in which, though mortal strength may fail,
the saints of God at last prevail!
2. Oh! Peter was most blest
with blessedness unpriced,
who, taught of God, confessed
the Godhead in the Christ!
For of your Church, Lord, you made known
this saint a true foundation-stone. Languages: English Tune Title: WYNGATE CANON
You are the Christ, O Lord
We sing the glorious conquest
Author: John Ellerton, 1825-1893 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #255 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Conversion of Saint Paul (January 25) Lyrics: 1. We sing the glorious conquest
before Damascus' gate,
when Saul, the church's spoiler
came breathing fear and hate.
God's light shone down from heaven
and broke cross the path.
His presence pierced and blinded
the zealot in his wrath.
2. O voice that spake within him;
O strong, reproving Word;
O Love that sought and held him
a prisoner of his Lord;
help us to know your kingship
that we, in every hour,
in all that may confront us,
will trust your hidden power.
3. Your grace, by ways mysterious,
our sinful wrath can bind,
and in those least expected
true servants you can find.
In us you seek disciples
to share your cross and crown
and give you final service
in glory at your throne.
Languages: English Tune Title: MUNICH
We sing the glorious conquest
A light from heaven shone around
Author: Gracia Grindal, b. 1943 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #256 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Conversion of Saint Paul (January 25) Languages: English Tune Title: CORNISH
A light from heaven shone around
Virgin-born, we bow before thee
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #258 (1985) Meter: 8.8.7.7 D Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Presentation (February 2) Lyrics: 1. Virgin-born, we bow before thee:
blessed was the womb that bore thee;
Mary, Mother meek and mild,
blessed was she in her Child.
Blessed was the breast that fed thee;
blessed was the hand that led thee;
blessed was the parent's eye
that watched thy slumbering infancy.
2. Blessed she by all creation,
who brought forth the world's salvation,
and blessed they, for ever blest,
who love thee most and serve thee best.
Virgin-born, we bow before thee;
blessed was the womb that bore thee;
Mary, Mother meek and mild,
blessed was she in her Child. Languages: English Tune Title: PSALM 86
Virgin-born, we bow before thee
Come now, and praise the humble saint
Author: George W. Williams, b. 1922 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #260 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Joseph (March 19) Lyrics: 1. Come now, and praise the humble saint
of David's house and line,
the carpenter whose life fulfilled
our gracious God's design.
2. The Architect's high miracles
he saw, and what was done,
the Virgin's spouse, the guardian of
great David's greater Son.
3. For him there was no glory here,
no crown or martyr's fame;
for him there was the patient life
of faith and humble name.
4. But now within the Father's grace
where saints and angels throng,
beside his spouse, before the Son,
he joins the heavenly song. Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS' ORDINAL
Come now, and praise the humble saint
By the Creator, Joseph was appointed
Author: Hieronimo Casanate, d. 1700 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #261 (1985) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Joseph (March 19) Languages: English Tune Title: CAELITUM JOSEPH
By the Creator, Joseph was appointed
By the Creator, Joseph was appointed
Author: Hieronimo Casanate, d. 1700 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #262 (1985) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions Saint Joseph (March 19) Languages: English Tune Title: BICKFORD
By the Creator, Joseph was appointed
Nova, nova
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #266 (1985) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Annunciation (March 25) First Line: Gabriel of high degree Languages: English Tune Title: NOVA, NOVA
Nova, nova
The great forerunner of the morn
Author: The Venerable Bede, 673-735; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #271 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (June 24) Lyrics: 1. The great forerunner of the morn,
the herald of the Word, is born;
and faithful hearts shall never fail
with thanks and praise his light to hail.
2. With heavenly message Gabriel came,
that John should be that herald's name,
and with prophetic utterance told
his actions great and manifold.
3. John, still unborn, yet gave aright
his witness to the coming light;
and Christ, the Sun of all the earth,
fulfilled that witness at his birth.
4. His mighty deeds exalt his fame
to greater than a prophet's name;
of woman born shall never be
a greater prophet than was he.
5. To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
praise, honor, might, and glory be
from age to age eternally.
Languages: English Tune Title: UT QUEANT LAXIS
The great forerunner of the morn
The great forerunner of the morn
Author: The Venerable Bede, 673-735; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #272 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Days and Various Occasions The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (June 24) Lyrics: 1. The great forerunner of the morn,
the herald of the Word, is born;
and faithful hearts shall never fail
with thanks and praise his light to hail.
2. With heavenly message Gabriel came,
that John should be that herald's name,
and with prophetic utterance told
his actions great and manifold.
3. John, still unborn, yet gave aright
his witness to the coming light;
and Christ, the Sun of all the earth,
fulfilled that witness at his birth.
4. His mighty deeds exalt his fame
to greater than a prophet's name;
of woman born shall never be
a greater prophet than was he.
5. To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
praise, honor, might, and glory be
from age to age eternally. Languages: English Tune Title: THE TRUTH FROM ABOVE
The great forerunner of the morn
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