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This Is the Feast of Victory

Author: John W. Arthur, 1922-80 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain Refrain First Line: This is the feast of victory for our God Used With Tune: FESTIVAL CANTICLE

All Glory Be to God on High (Gloria in Excelsis)

Author: Nikolaus Decius, c. 1485-after 1546; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78; Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 103 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: All glory be to God on high Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on high, Who has our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh; The strife at last is ended. The Father's love, the Savior's birth, Bring peace, good will, to all the earth; Oh, thank him for his goodness! 2 We praise, we worship you, we trust; We give you thanks forever, O Father, that your rule is just And wise and changes never. In boundless pow'r, with mighty reign, Done is whatever you ordain; Your rule brings countless blessings! 3 O Jesus Christ, the only Son Of God, your heav'nly Father, You did for all our sins atone, And your lost sheep you gather. O Lamb of God, to you on high From depths of woe we sinners cry, Have mercy on us, Jesus! 4 [Text copyrighted] Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH SEI EHR

Holy God, We Praise Your Name

Author: Ruth M. Glaeske, b. 1941; Clarence A. Walworth Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 203 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy Lyrics: 1 Holy God, we praise your name; Lord of all, we bow before you. All on earth your scepter claim; All in heav'n above adore you. Infinite your vast domain, Everlasting is your reign. 2 Hark! the glad celestial song Angel choirs above are raising; Prophets, martyrs join the throng, In unceasing chorus praising With the Church in one accord: Holy, holy, holy Lord! 3 [Text copyrighted] 4 Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name you; Though in essence only one, Undivided God we claim you, Then, adoring, bend the knee And confess the mystery. Used With Tune: GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH Text Sources: Katholisches Gesangbuch, Vienna, 1774, abr., adapte., st. 1-2, 4

Praise Be to the Lord (Benedictus-Song of Zechariah)

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: Praise be to the Lord the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel; he has come to his people and set them free. 2 He has raised up for us a mighty Savior, born of the house of his servant David. 3 Through his holy prophets he promised of old that he would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us. 4 He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant. 5 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hands of our enemies, 6 free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. 7 You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, 8 to give his people knowledge of salvation by forgiveness of their sins. 9 In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us, 10 to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Used With Tune: BENEDICTUS

God, We Praise You (Te Deum)

Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: God, we praise you! God we bless you! Lyrics: 1 God, we praise you! God, we bless you! God, we name you sov'reign Lord! Mighty King whom angels worship, Father, by your Church adored: All creation shows your glory; Heav'n and earth draw near your throne, Singing, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord of hosts and God alone!" 2 True apostles, faithful prophets, Saints who set their world ablaze, Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded, Join one growing song of praise, While your Church on earth confesses One majestic Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God, our hope eternally. 3 Jesus Christ, the King of glory, Everlasting Son of God, Humble was your virgin mother, Hard the lonely path you trod: By your cross is sin defeated, Hell confronted face to face, Heaven opened to believers, Sinners justified by grace. 4 Christ, at God's right hand victorious, You will judge the world you made; Lord, in mercy help your servants For whose freedom you have paid: Raise us up from dust to glory; Guard us from all sin today. King enthroned above all praises, Save your people, God, we pray. Used With Tune: AUSTRIA

Blest Be the God of Israel (Benedictus-Song of Zechariah)

Author: Michael A. Perry, b. 1942 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: Blest be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Blest be the God of Israel, Who comes to set us free; He visits and redeems us; He grants us liberty. The prophets spoke of mercy, Of freedom and release; God shall fulfill his promise And bring his people peace. 2 He from the house of David A child of grace has giv'n; A Savior comes among us To raise us up to heav'n. Before him goes his herald, Forerunner in the way, The prophet of salvation, The harbinger of day. 3 On prisoners of darkness The sun begins to rise, The dawning of forgiveness Upon the sinner's eyes. He guides the feet of pilgrims Along the paths of peace. Oh, bless our God and Savior With songs that never cease! Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Lamb of God, Pure and Holy (Agnus Dei)

Author: Nikolaus Decius, c. 1485-after 1546 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: Lamb of God, pure and holy Lyrics: 1 Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross did suffer, Ever patient and lowly, Yourself to scorn did offer. All sins you carried for us, Else had despair reigned o'er us: Have mercy on us, O Jesus! 2 Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross did suffer, Ever patient and lowly, Yourself to scorn did offer. All sins you carried for us, Else had despair reigned o'er us: Have mercy on us, O Jesus! 3 Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross did suffer, Ever patient and lowly, Yourself to scorn did offer. All sins you carried for us, Else had despair reigned o'er us: Your peace be with us, O Jesus! Used With Tune: O LAMM GOTTES, UNSCHULDIG Text Sources: Translation composite

Glory Be to the Father (Gloria Patri)

Meter: Irregular Appears in 988 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: Glory be to the Father and to the Son Lyrics: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Used With Tune: GLORY BE TO THE FATHER Text Sources: Latin chant, second century; tr. unknown

Sing Praise to the God of Israel

Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: Sing praise to the God of Israel! Used With Tune: DEN SIGNEDE DAG

We All Believe in One True God (Credo)

Author: Tobias Clausnitzer, 1619-84; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 53 hymnals Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy First Line: We all believe in one true God Lyrics: 1 We all believe in one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Ever-present help in need, Praised by all the heav'nly host, By whose mighty pow'r alone All is made and wrought and done. 2 We all believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Mary's Son, Who descended from his throne And for us salvation won, By whose cross and death are we Rescued from all misery. 3 We all confess the Holy Ghost, Who from both fore'er proceeds, Who upholds and comforts us In all trials, fears, and needs. Blessed, holy Trinity, Hear our praise eternally! Used With Tune: WIR GLAUBEN ALL AN EINEN GOTT