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Lord Jesus Christ, You have come to us

Author: Patrick Robert Norman Appleford, b. 1925 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #388 (2004) Meter: 9.8.8.8.8.3 Topics: Jesus Christ The Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING LORD

Alleluia

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: The Hymnal #165 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Resurrection First Line: Christ the Lord is risen today Lyrics: 1 "Christ the Lord is risen today," Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say; Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply; Alleluia! 2 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal; Alleluia! Christ has burst the gates of hell: Alleluia! Death in vain forbids His rise; Alleluia! Christ hath opened Paradise. Alleluia! 3 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died, our souls to save; Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! 4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head; Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise; Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! 5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia! Praise to Thee by both be given; Alleluia! Thee we greet triumphant now; Alleluia! Hail, the Resurrection Thou! Alleluia! Amen. Tune Title: LLANFAIR

Rejoice, the Lord is King

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #193a (1950) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph ever more: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 His Kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 He all His foes shall quell, Shall all our sins destroy, And every bosom swell With pure seraphic joy: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Amen. Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH

Rejoice, the Lord is King

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #193b (1950) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph ever more: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 His Kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 He all His foes shall quell, Shall all our sins destroy, And every bosom swell With pure seraphic joy: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Amen. Tune Title: JUBILATE

All hail the power of Jesus' Name!

Author: Rev. John Rippon; Rev. Edward Perronet Hymnal: The Hymnal #192a (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' Name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. 2 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go, spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all; Go, spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him Lord of all. 3 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all; To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. 4 O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. Amen. Tune Title: CORONATION

All hail the power of Jesus' Name!

Author: Rev. Edward Perronet; Rev. John Rippon Hymnal: The Hymnal #192b (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' Name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Lord of all. 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the Fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Lord of all. 3 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Lord of all. 4 O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Lord of all. Amen. Tune Title: MILES LANE

Fairest Lord Jesus

Hymnal: The Hymnal #194 (1950) Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul's Glory, Joy, and Crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight, And all the twinkling, starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels heaven can boast. Amen. Tune Title: SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU

O come, all ye faithful

Author: Rev. Frederick Oakeley; Anon. Hymnal: The Hymnal #116 (1950) Meter: Irregular Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, Joyfully triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels! Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! 2 The Brightness of glory, Light of light eternal, Our lowly nature He hath not abhorred: Son of the Father, Word of God Incarnate! [Refrain] 3 O sing choirs of angels, Sing in exultation! Through heaven's high arches your praises poured! Now to our God be Glory in the highest! [Refrain] 4 Amen Lord, we greet Thee, Born for our salvation, O Jesus, forever be Thy Name adored; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing! [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES

Joy to the world! the Lord is come

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Hymnal #122 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth! the Saviour reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 98 Tune Title: ANTIOCH

Angels, from the realms of glory

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Hymnal #124 (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth 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: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King! 2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant Light: 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 nations; Ye have seen His natal star: 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: Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King! Amen. Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE

Jesus Christ is risen today

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #163 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Resurrection Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! 2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! 3 But the pains which He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured; Alleluia! Now above the sky He's King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! 4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love; Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Amen. Tune Title: EASTER HYMN

Crown Him with many crowns

Author: Rev. Matthew Bridges Hymnal: The Hymnal #190 (1950) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own: Awake my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King Through all eternity. 2 Crown Him the Lord of love; Behold His hands and side, Rich wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified: No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye At mysteries so bright. 3 Crown Him the Lord of peace; Whose power a scepter sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, Absorbed in prayer and praise: His reign shall know no end; And round His pierced feet Fair flowers of Paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet. 4 Crown Him the Lord of years, The Potentate of time; Creator of the rolling spheres, Ineffably sublime: All hail, Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me: Thy praise shall never, never fail Throughout eternity. Amen. Tune Title: DIADEMATA

Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #198 (1950) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful Name; The Name, all victorious, of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, and rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save; And still He is nigh— His presence we have; The great congregation His triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. 3 Salvation to God, who sits on the throne! Let all cry aloud, and honor the Son; The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces, and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore, and give Him His right, All glory and power, and wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love. Amen. Tune Title: LYONS

Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious

Author: Rev. Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Hymnal #201a (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious; See the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Saviour! Angels, crown Him! Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone Him, While the vault of heaven rings: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown the Saviour King of Kings. 3 Sinners in derision crowned Him, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His name: Crown Him! Crown Him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame! 4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation! Hark, those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! Crown Him! Crown Him! King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Amen. Tune Title: CORONÆ

Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious

Author: Rev. Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Hymnal #201b (1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Look, ye saints! The sight is glorious; See the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Saviour! Angels, crown Him! Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone Him, While the vault of heaven rings: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown the Saviour King of Kings. 3 Sinners in derision crowned Him, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His name: Crown Him! Crown Him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame! 4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation! Hark, those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! Crown Him! Crown Him! King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Amen. Tune Title: REX TRIUMPHANS

Good Christian men, rejoice

Author: Rev. John M. Neale Hymnal: The Hymnal #130 (1950) Meter: 6.6.7.9.7.8.5.5 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth Lyrics: 1 Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: News! news! Jesus Christ is born today: Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! 2 Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss; Joy! joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He has oped the heavenly door, And man is blessed evermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! 3 Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all, To gain His everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Amen. Languages: Latin Tune Title: IN DULCI JUBILO

O for a thousand tongues to sing

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #199 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace. 2 Jesus, the Name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 3 He breaks the power of reigning sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the sinful clean, His blood availed for me. 4 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of Thy Name. 5 Glory to God and praise and love Be ever, ever given By saints below and saints above, The Church in earth and heaven. Amen. Tune Title: RICHMOND

O Saviour, precious Saviour

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal Hymnal: The Hymnal #200 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, precious Saviour, Whom yet unseen we love! O Name of might and favor, All other names above! We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our holy Lord and King. 2 O Bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation Of love beyond our thought! We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our gracious Lord and King. 3 In Thee all fulness dwelleth, All grace and power divine; The glory that excelleth, O Son of God, is Thine; We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our glorious Lord and King. Amen. Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY

Hark! the herald angels sing

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal #117 (1950) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" 2 Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the Everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of the Virgin's womb; Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th' Incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" 3 Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" Amen. Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN

While shepherds watched their flocks by night

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: The Hymnal #120 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around, And glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he-- for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind— "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind, To you and all mankind. 3 "To you, in David's town this day, Is born of David's line The Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord, And this shall be the sign: And this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid, And in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace: Good will henceforth, from heaven to men, Begin and never cease!" Amen. Tune Title: CHRISTMAS

When the Lord of Love was here

Author: Rev. Stopford Augustus Brooke (1832-1916) Hymnal: The Hymnal #141 (1950) Meter: 7.7.5 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry Lyrics: 1 When the Lord of Love was here, Happy hearts to Him were dear, Though His heart was sad; Worn and lonesome for our sake, Yet he turned aside to make All the weary glad. 2 Meek and lowly were His ways, From His loving grew His praise, From His giving, prayer; All the outcast thronged to hear, All the sorrowful drew near To enjoy His care. 3 When he walked the fields, He drew From the flowers and birds and dew Parables of God; For within His heart of love All the soul of man did move, God had His abode. 4 Lord, be ours Thy power to keep In the very heart of grief, And in trial, love; In our meekness to be wise, And through sorrows to arise To our God above. 5 Fill us with Thy deep desire All the sinful to inspire With the Father’s life; Free us from the cares that press On the heart of worldliness, From the fret and strife. Amen. Tune Title: WINDRUSH

The day of resurrection!

Author: Rev. John M. Neale; John of Damascus (8th century) Hymnal: The Hymnal #166 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Resurrection Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God. From death to life eternal, From this world to the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over With hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection light; And, listening to His accents, May hear, so calm and plain, His own "All hail!" and, hearing, May raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth her song begin; Let the round world keep triumph, And all that is therein; Let all things seen and unseen Their notes of gladness blend, For Christ the Lord hath risen, Our Joy that hath no end. Amen. Tune Title: LANCASHIRE

Come Christians, join to sing

Author: Christian Henry Bateman (1813-1889) Hymnal: The Hymnal #191 (1950) Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, Before His throne rejoice; Praise is His gracious choice: Alleluia! Amen! 2 Come, lift your hearts on high; Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen! He is our Guide and Friend; To us He'll condescend; His love shall never end: Alleluia! Amen! 3 Praise yet our Christ again; Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen! On heaven's blissful shore His goodness we'll adore, Singing forevermore, "Alleluia! Amen!" Amen. Tune Title: MADRID

The Head that once was crowned with thorns

Author: Rev. Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Hymnal #195 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 The Head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords Is His, is His by right, The King of Kings, and Lord of lords, And heaven's eternal Light: 3 The Joy of all who dwell above, The Joy of all below To whom He manifests His love, And grants His name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is given; Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with their Lord below, They reign with Him above; Their profit and their joy to know The wonder of His love. Amen. Tune Title: ST. MAGNUS

Majestic sweetness sits enthroned

Author: Rev. Samuel Stennett Hymnal: The Hymnal #197a (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Saviour's brow; His head with radiant glories crowned, His lips with grace o'erflow. 2 No mortal can with Him compare Among the sons of men; Fairer is He than all the fair That fill the heavenly train. 3 To Him I owe my life and breath, And all the joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, And saves me from the grave. 4 To heaven, the place of His abode, He brings my weary feet; Shows me the glories of my God, And makes my joys complete. 5 Since from His bounty I receive Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be Thine. Amen. Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)

Majestic sweetness sits enthroned

Author: Rev. Samuel Stennett Hymnal: The Hymnal #197b (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Saviour's brow; His head with radiant glories crowned, His lips with grace o'erflow, His lips with grace o'erflow. 2 No mortal can with Him compare Among the sons of men; Fairer is He than all the fair That fill the heavenly train, That fill the heavenly train. 3 To Him I owe my life and breath, And all the joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, And saves me from the grave, And saves me from the grave. 4 To heaven, the place of His abode, He brings my weary feet; Shows me the glories of my God, And makes my joys complete, And makes my joys complete. 5 Since from His bounty I receive Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be Thine, Lord, they should all be Thine. Amen. Tune Title: ORTONVILLE

Saviour, blessed Saviour

Author: Rev. Godfrey Thring Hymnal: The Hymnal #202 (1950) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Saviour, blessed Saviour, Listen while we sing, Hearts and voices raising Praises to our King. All we have we offer, All we hope to be, Body, soul, and spirit, All we yield to Thee. 2 Nearer, ever nearer, Christ, we draw to Thee, Deep in adoration Bending low the knee: Thou for our redemption Cam'st on earth to die; Thou, that we might follow, Hast gone up on high. 3 Clearer still, and clearer, Dawns the light from heaven, In our sadness bringing News of sins forgiven; Life has lost its shadows; Pure the light within; Thou hast shed Thy radiance On a world of sin. 4 Great, and ever greater, Are Thy mercies here; True and everlasting Are the glories there, Where no pain or sorrow, Toil or care, is known, Where the angel legions Circle round Thy throne. Amen. Tune Title: DAVID

O could I speak the matchless worth

Author: Rev. Samuel Medley Hymnal: The Hymnal #203 (1950) Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 O could I speak the matchless worth, O could I sound the glories forth Which in my Saviour shine, I'd sing His glorious righteousness, And magnify the wondrous grace Which made salvation mine, Which made salvation mine. 2 I'd sing the characters He bears, And all the forms of love He wears, Exalted on His throne: In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, I would to everlasting days Make all His glories known, Make all His glories known. 3 Soon, the delightful day will come When my dear Lord will bring me home, And I shall see His face; Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend, A blest eternity I'll spend, Triumphant in His grace, Triumphant in His grace. Amen. Tune Title: ARIEL

Hark, what a sound, and too divine for hearing

Author: Frederick William Henry Myers (1843-1901) Hymnal: The Hymnal #110 (1950) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Advent Lyrics: 1 Hark, what a sound, and too divine for hearing, Stirs on the earth and trembles in the air! Is it the thunder of the Lord's appearing? Is it the music of His people's prayer? 2 Surely He cometh, and a thousand voices Shout to the saints and to the deaf are dumb; Surely He cometh, and the earth rejoices, Glad in His coming who hath sworn, "I come." 3 So even I, and with a pang more thrilling, So even I, and with a hope more sweet, Yearn for the sign, O Christ, of Thy fulfilling, Faint for the flaming of Thine advent feet. 4 Yea, through life, death, through sorrow and through sinning He shall suffice me, for He hath sufficed; Christ is the end, for Christ was the beginning, Christ the beginning, for the end is Christ. Amen. Tune Title: WELWYN

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Hymnal #111 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Advent Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. 3 He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, And love, joy, hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth; Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go; And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4 O'er every foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest, From age to age more glorious, All blessing and all blest; The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His Name shall stand forever— That Name to us is Love. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 72 Tune Title: TOURS

Hosanna, loud hosanna

Author: Jeannette Threlfall (1821-1880) Hymnal: The Hymnal #147 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Triumphal Entry Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna The little children sang; Through pillared court and temple The lovely anthem rang; To Jesus, who had blessed them Close folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best. 2 From Olivet they followed 'Mid an exultant crowd, The victor palm branch waving, And chanting clear and loud; The Lord of men and angels Rode on in lowly state, Nor scorned that little children Should on His bidding wait. 3 "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, The Lord of heaven our King. O may we ever praise Him With heart and life and voice, And in His blissful presence Eternally rejoice. Amen. Tune Title: ELLACOMBE

When, His salvation bringing

Author: Rev. John King Hymnal: The Hymnal #149 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Triumphal Entry Lyrics: 1 When, His salvation bringing, To Zion Jesus came, The children all stood singing Hosanna to His Name; Nor did their zeal offend Him, But, as He rode along, He let them still attend Him, · And smiled to hear their song. 2 And since the Lord retaineth His love for children still, Though now as King He reigneth On Zion's heavenly hill, We'll flock around His banner Who sits upon His throne, And cry aloud, "Hosanna To David's royal Son!" 3 For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise, The stones, our silence shaming, Would their hosannas raise. But shall we only render The tribute of our words? No; while our hearts are tender, They, too, shall be the Lord's. Amen. Tune Title: TOURS

The Lord ascendeth up on high

Author: Rev. Arthur Tozer Russell (1806-1874) Hymnal: The Hymnal #172 (1950) Meter: 8.8.7 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Ascension Lyrics: 1 The Lord ascendeth up on high, The Lord hath triumphed gloriously, In power and might excelling; The grave and hell are captive led, Lo! He returns, our glorious Head, To His eternal dwelling. 2 The heavens with joy receive their Lord, By saints, by angel hosts adored; O day of exultation! O earth, adore thy glorious King! His rising, His ascension sing With grateful adoration! 3 Our great High Priest hath gone before, Now on His Church His grace to pour, And still His love He giveth; O may our hearts to Him ascend; May all within us upward tend To Him who ever liveth! Amen. Tune Title: ASCENDIT DEUS

The King shall come when morning dawns

Author: Rev. John Brownlie Hymnal: The Hymnal #187 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Coming in Glory Lyrics: 1 The King shall come when morning dawns, And light triumphant breaks; When beauty gilds the eastern hills, And life to joy awakes. 2 Not as of old a little child To bear, and fight, and die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky. 3 O brighter than the rising morn When He, victorious, rose, And left the lonesome place of death, Despite the rage of foes— 4 O brighter than that glorious morn Shall this fair morning be, When Christ, our King, in beauty comes, And we His face shall see! 5 The King shall come when morning dawns, And light and beauty brings: Hail, Christ the Lord! Thy people pray, Come quickly, King of Kings! Amen. Tune Title: ST. STEPHEN

Blessing and honor and glory and power

Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) Hymnal: The Hymnal #196 (1950) Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord Praise to Christ the Lord Lyrics: 1 Blessing and honor and glory and power, Wisdom and riches and strength evermore Give ye to Him who our battle hath won, Whose are the Kingdom, the crown, and the throne. 2 Soundeth the heaven of the heavens with His Name; Ringeth the earth with His glory and fame; Ocean and mountain, stream, forest, and flower Echo His praises and tell of His power. 3 Ever ascendeth the song and the joy; Ever descendeth the love from on high; Blessing and honor and glory and praise— This is the theme of the hymns that we raise. 4 Give we the glory and praise to the Lamb; Take we the robe and the harp and the palm; Sing we the song of the Lamb that was slain, Dying in weakness, but rising to reign. Amen. Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA

We come as guests invited

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #393a (2004) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Jesus Christ The Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: PASSION CHORALE

We come as guests invited

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #393b (2004) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Jesus Christ The Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: SALLEY GARDENS

The Lord will come and not be slow

Author: John Milton (1608-1674) Hymnal: The Hymnal #185a (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Coming in Glory Lyrics: 1 The Lord will come and not be slow, His footsteps cannot err; Before Him righteousness shall go, His royal harbinger. 2 Truth from the earth, like to a flower, Shall bud and blossom then; And justice, from her heavenly bower, Look down on mortal men. 3 Rise, God, judge Thou the earth in might, This wicked earth redress; For Thou art He who shall by right The nations all possess. 4 For great Thou art, and wonders great By Thy strong hand are done: Thou in Thy everlasting seat Remainest God alone. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 82 Tune Title: OLD 107TH

The Lord will come and not be slow

Author: John Milton (1608-1674) Hymnal: The Hymnal #185b (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Coming in Glory Lyrics: 1 The Lord will come and not be slow, His footsteps cannot err; Before Him righteousness shall go, His royal harbinger. 2 Truth from the earth, like to a flower, Shall bud and blossom then; And justice, from her heavenly bower, Look down on mortal men. 3 Rise, God, judge Thou the earth in might, This wicked earth redress; For Thou art He who shall by right The nations all possess. 4 For great Thou art, and wonders great By Thy strong hand are done: Thou in Thy everlasting seat Remainest God alone. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 82 Tune Title: ST. MAGNUS

All who are thirsty, come to the Lord

Author: Michael Arnold Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #381 (2004) Topics: Jesus Christ The Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: [All who are thirsty, come to the Lord]

Shout for joy! the Lord has let us feast

Author: John Lamberton Bell, b. 1949 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #392 (2004) Meter: 9.9.9.9 Topics: Jesus Christ The Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: LANSDOWNE

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

Author: Rev. Martin Luther Hymnal: The Hymnal #126 (1950) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. Amen. Tune Title: CRADLE SONG

Silent night! holy night!

Author: Rev. Joseph Mohr Hymnal: The Hymnal #132 (1950) Meter: 6.6.8.8.6.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth Lyrics: 1 Silent night! holy night! All is dark, save the light Yonder, where they sweet vigil keep O'er the Babe, who in silent sleep Rests in heavenly peace, Rests in heavenly peace. 2 Peaceful night! holiest night! Darkness flies, all is light; Shepherds hear the angels sing: "Alleluia! hail the King! Christ the Saviour is here! Jesus the Saviour is here!" 3 Silent night! holiest night! Child of heaven, O how bright Thou didst smile on us when Thou wast born! Blest indeed that happy morn, Full of heavenly joy! Full of heavenly joy! Amen. Tune Title: STILLE NACHT

Lord, who throughout these forty days

Author: Claudia F. Hernaman Hymnal: The Hymnal #144 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Life and Ministry Lyrics: 1 Lord, who throughout these forty days For us didst fast and pray, Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins, And close by Thee to stay. 2 As Thou with Satan didst contend, And didst the victory win, O give us strength in Thee to fight, In Thee to conquer sin. 3 And through these days of penitence, And through Thy Passiontide, Yea, evermore, in life and death, Jesus! with us abide. 4 Abide with us, that so, this life Of suffering over-past, An Easter of unending joy We may attain at last! Amen. Tune Title: ST. FLAVIAN

O Jesus, we adore thee

Author: Rev. Arthur T. Russell Hymnal: The Hymnal #156 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Passion Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, we adore Thee, Upon the cross, our King! We bow our hearts before Thee, Thy gracious Name we sing. That Name hath brought salvation, That Name in life our stay, Our peace, our consolation, When life shall fade away. 2 Yet doth the world disdain Thee, Still passing by the cross; Lord, may our hearts retain Thee; All else we count but loss. Ah, Lord, our sins arraigned Thee, And nailed Thee to the tree: Our pride, our Lord, disdained Thee; Yet deign our Hope to be. 3 O glorious King, we bless Thee, No longer pass Thee by; O Jesus, we confess Thee The Son enthroned on high. Lord, grant to us remission; Life through Thy death restore; Yea, grant us the fruition Of life forevermore. Amen. Tune Title: MEIRIONYDD

O come and mourn with me awhile

Author: Rev. Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) Hymnal: The Hymnal #159 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Passion Lyrics: 1 O come and mourn with me awhile; O come ye to the Saviour's side; O come, together let us mourn: Jesus, our Lord, is crucified! 2 Seven times He spake, seven words of love; And all three hours His silence cried For mercy on the souls of men: Jesus, our Lord, is crucified! 3 O break, O break, hard heart of mine! Thy weak self-love and guilty pride His Pilate and His Judas were: Jesus, our Lord, is crucified! 4 A broken heart, a fount of tears, Ask, and they will not be denied; A broken heart love's cradle is: Jesus, our Lord, is crucified! 5 O love of God! O sin of man! In this dread act your strength is tried, And victory remains with love: Jesus, our Lord, is crucified! Amen. Tune Title: ST. CROSS

Lord Jesus, when we stand afar

Author: Bishop William Walsham How Hymnal: The Hymnal #160 (1950) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Passion Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, when we stand afar, And gaze upon Thy holy cross, In love of Thee, and scorn of self, O may we count the world as loss! 2 When we behold Thy bleeding wounds, And the rough way that Thou hast trod, Make us to hate the load of sin That lay so heavy on our God. 3 O holy Lord, uplifted high, With outstretched arms, in mortal woe, Thou dost embrace in wondrous love The sinful world that lies below. 4 Give us an ever-living faith To gaze beyond the things we see; And in the mystery of Thy death Draw us and all men unto Thee. Amen. Tune Title: PENITENCE

Immortal Love, forever full

Author: John G. Whittier Hymnal: The Hymnal #178 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Living Presence Lyrics: 1 Immortal Love, forever full, Forever flowing free, Forever shared, forever whole, A never-ebbing sea! 2 We may not climb the heavenly steeps To bring the Lord Christ down; In vain we search the lowest deeps, For Him no depths can drown. 3 But warm, sweet, tender, even yet A present help is He; And faith has still its Olivet, And love its Galilee. 4 The healing of His seamless dress Is by our beds of pain; We touch Him in life's throng and press, And we are whole again. 5 O Lord and Master of us all, Whate'er our name or sign, We own Thy sway, we hear Thy call, We test our lives by Thine. Amen. Tune Title: SERENITY

I know not how that Bethlehem's Babe

Author: Rev. Harry Webb Farrington Hymnal: The Hymnal #181 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Living Presence Lyrics: 1 I know not how that Bethlehem's Babe Could in the Godhead be; I only know the Manger Child Has brought God's life to me. 2 I know not how that Calvary's cross A world from sin could free; I only know its matchless love Has brought God's love to me. 3 I know not how that Joseph's tomb Could solve death's mystery; I only know a living Christ, Our immortality. Amen. Tune Title: EXETER

O tidings of comfort and joy

Hymnal: The Hymnal #131 (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Jesus Christ the Lord His Birth First Line: God rest you merry, gentlemen Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Saviour Was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray. Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy. 2 From God our heavenly Father A blessed angel came; And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same; How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name. [Refrain] 3 "Fear not, then," said the angel, "Let nothing you affright, This day is born a Saviour Of a pure Virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him From Satan's power and might." [Refrain] 4 Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All others doth deface. [Refrain] Amen. Tune Title: GOD REST YOU MERRY, GENTLEMEN

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