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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #144 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Desire of Nations; Names and Office of Christ Hope and Expectation; Names and Office of Christ God; Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ Maker; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer; Names and Office of Christ Reward; Names and Office of Christ Word Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our Hope, our heart's Desire, Maker and God of all, The Word in latter days made flesh, Redeemer from the fall! 2 How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death, To set Thy people free! 3 But now the bands of death are burst, The ransom has been paid; And Thou art on Thy Father's throne, In glorious robes arrayed. 4 O may Thy mighty love prevail Our sinful souls to spare! O may we come before Thy throne, And fine acceptance there! 5 O Christ, be Thou our present Joy, Our future great Reward; Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord! Amen. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:29-31 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE

Christ the Lord Is Risen To-day

Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #130 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Hope and Expectation; Names and Office of Christ First0-born; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Lamb; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Life; Names and Office of Christ Substitute; Names and Office of Christ Victim First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n to-day, Christians, haste your vows to pay, Offer ye your praises meet, At the Paschal Victim's feet. For the sheep the Lamb hath bled, Sinless, in the sinner's stead; "Christ is ris'n," to-day we cry; Now He lives, no more to die. 2 Christ, the Victim undefiled, Man to God hath reconciled, Whilst in strange and awful strife Met together Death and Life. Christians, on this happy day, Haste with joy your vows to pay; "Christ is risen," to-day we cry; Now He lives, no more to die. 3 Christ, who once for sinners bled, Now the First-born from the dead, Throned in endless might and power Lives and reigns for evermore. Hail, eternal Hope on high! Hail, Thou King of victory! Hail, Thou Prince of Life adored! Help and save us, gracious Lord. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

Thine forever! God of Love

Author: Mary Fawler Maude (Hooper) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #252 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Friend; Names and Office of Christ Guard; Names and Office of Christ Guide; Names and Office of Christ Life; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Names and Office of Christ Shepherd; Names and Office of Christ Truth; Names and Office of Christ Way Lyrics: 1 Thine forever! God of love, Hear us from Thy throne above; Thine forever may we be Here and in eternity. 2 Thine forever! Lord of life, Shield us through our earthly strife; Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way, Guide us to the realms of day. 3 Thine forever! O how blest They who find in Thee their rest! Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend, O defend us to the end. 4 Thine forever! Shepherd, keep These, Thy frail and trembling sheep, Safe alone beneath Thy care, Let us all Thy goodness share. 5 Thine forever! Thou our Guide, All our wants by Thee supplied, All our sins by Thee forgiven, Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven. Amen. Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English Tune Title: MERCY

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #34 (1926) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Names and Office of Christ Desire of Nations; Names and Office of Christ Immanuel; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Peace; Names and Office of Christ Physician; Names and Office of Christ Sun Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies: Universal nature say, "Christ the Lord is born today!' Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing: “Glory to the newborn King!” 2 Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleased as Man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel. Hail, the heavenly Prince of Peace, Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. [Refrain] 3 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. Come, Desire of nations, come, Fix in us Thy humble home; O to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart! [Refrain] Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MENDELSSOHN

Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #117 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Anointed; Names and Office of Christ Lamb; Names and Office of Christ Rock of Salvation; Names and Office of Christ Sacrifice; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Names and Office of Christ Substitute Lyrics: 1 Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, See Him dying on the tree! 'Tis the Christ by man rejected; Yes, my soul, 'tis He, 'tis He! Many hands were raised to wound Him, None would interpose to save; But the deepest stroke that pierced Him Was the stroke that Justice gave. 2 Ye who think of sin but lightly, Nor suppose the evil great, Here may view its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estimate. Mark the Sacrifice appointed! See who bears the awful load! 'Tis the Word, the Lord's Anointed, Son of Man, and Son of God. 3 Here we have a firm foundation, Here the refuge of the lost; Christ the Rock of our salvation: Christ the Name of which we boast. Lamb of God, for sinners wounded! Sacrifice to cancel guilt! None shall ever be confounded Who on Him their hope have built. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Languages: English Tune Title: WO IST JESUS, MEIN VERLANGEN

Welcome, Happy Morning! Age to Age Shall Say

Author: Venantius Fortunatus, (530-609) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #122 (1926) Meter: 11.11.11.11.11 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Author of Life; Names and Office of Christ Creator; Names and Office of Christ Health; Names and Office of Christ Life; Names and Office of Christ Maker; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say, Hell today is vanquished, heav'n is won today. Lo! the Dead is living, God for evermore! Him their true Creator, all His works adore. Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say. 2 Maker and Redeemer, Life and Health of all, Thou from heaven beholding human nature's fall, Thou of God the Father, true and only Son, Manhood to deliver, manhood didst put on: Hell to-day is vanquished; heaven is won to-day! 3 Thou, of life the Author, death didst undergo, Tread the path of darkness, saving strength to show; Come then, True and Faithful, now fulfill Thy word; 'Tis Thine own third morning: rise, O buried Lord! Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say. 4 Loose the souls long prisoned, bound with Satan's chain: All that now is fallen raise to life again; Show Thy face in brightness, bid the nations see; Bring again our daylight: day returns with Thee! Welcome, happy morning! Heaven is won to-day! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: FORTUNATUS

In Death's Strong Grasp the Saviour Lay

Author: Martin Luther Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #134 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Bread; Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ Lamb; Names and Office of Christ Passover; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Names and Office of Christ Word Lyrics: 1 In death's strong grasp the Saviour lay, For our offenses given: But, lo, the Lord is ris'n today, And brings us life from heaven: Now therefore let us all rejoice And praise our God with cheerful voice, And sing loud hallelujahs. 2 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see, Whom God so freely gave us; He died on the accursed tree, So strong His love to save us. Th'atoning blood now marks our door, Faith points to it, death passes o'er, He nevermore can harm us. 3 So let us keep the festival Whereto the Lord invites us; Christ is Himself the Joy of all, The Sun which warms and lights us: And by His grace He doth impart Eternal sunshine to the heart; The night of sin is ended. Hallelujah! 4 Then let us feast this Easter day On the true Bread of heaven; The Word of grade hath purged away The old and wicked leaven: For Christ alone our souls will feed, He is our meat and drink indeed; Faith lives upon no other. Amen. Scripture: Exodus 12:7 Languages: English Tune Title: O JESU CHRIST, DU HÖCHSTES GUT

Now the Blessed Dayspring

Author: Mary Ann Thomson, (1834-) Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #200 (1926) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ David's Seed; Names and Office of Christ Dayspring; Names and Office of Christ Glory; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Light; Names and Office of Christ Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Now the blessed Dayspring Cometh from on high; Now, the world's Redeemer, To her aid draws nigh; Bearer of the tidings From the throne of light, To a lowly maiden, Speeds an angel bright. 2 In the chosen daughter Of King David's line, God fulfills the promise Of King Ahaz's sign: Gabriel hath spoken; Mary hath believed; And, behold, a virgin Hath a Son conceived. 3 Though He take our nature, Linked to low estate, Though He stoop to suffer, Yet shall He be great; Though His crown and scepter Be of thorn and reed, His shall be the kingdom Sworn to David's Seed. 4 Light to light the Gentiles, Bending at His throne; Glory to His people, When His sway they own; He shall reign for ever, King of kings confessed, And all tribes and kindreds Shall in Him be blest. Amen. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: URSWICKE

Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower

Author: Johann Scheffler Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #469 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Names and Office of Christ Crown; Names and Office of Christ God; Names and Office of Christ Joy; Names and Office of Christ Strength; Names and Office of Christ Sun; Names and Office of Christ Tower First Line: Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tow'r Lyrics: 1 Thee will I love, my Strength, my Tow'r, Thee will I love, my Joy, my Crown; Thee will I love with all my pow'r, In all Thy works, and Thee alone; Thee will I love, till Thy pure fire Fill all my soul with chaste desire. 2 I thank Thee, uncreated Sun, That Thy bright beams on me have shined; I thank Thee, who hast overthrown My foes, and healed my wounded mind; I thank Thee, whose enlivening voice Bids my freed heart in Thee rejoice. 3 Uphold me in the doubtful race, Nor suffer me again to stray; Strengthen my feet with steady pace Still to press forward in Thy way; That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. 4 Thee will I love, my Joy, my Crown; Thee will I love, my Lord, my God; Thee love beneath Thy smile or frown, Beneath Thy scepter or Thy rod. What though my flesh and heart decay? Thee shall I love in endless day. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: PATER OMNIUM

The Newborn King Who Comes Today

Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #40 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Names and Office of Christ Counsellor; Names and Office of Christ Immanuel; Names and Office of Christ King; Names and Office of Christ Prince of Peace; Names and Office of Christ Wonderful Lyrics: 1 The new-born King who comes to-day Brings tidings of great joy, Which sin can never take away, Nor death nor hell destroy. Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, And hail this glorious dawn; For God comes down, frail man to crown: The Lord of life is born! 2 He comes not as a king of earth, In pomp and pride to reign; He seeks a poor and humble birth, But free from sinful stain; Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, Glad hymns of triumph sing: The Wonderful, the Counsellor, He comes, your God and King! 3 For us He leaves His Father’s throne, His sapphire throne on high, And comes to dwell on earth alone, For fallen man to die. Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, All hail Messiah’s dawn; Our God comes down, earth’s joy and crown: The King of Love is born. 4 Glad Gentiles in their eastern home His radiant star behold; To God, their King, they joy to bring Sweet incense, myrrh, and gold. Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, In heaven your praises sing, Before Him fall, the Lord of all, Your Maker and your King! 5 We join your song, celestial throng, Whose anthems never cease; We tune our lyres, with angels choirs, To hail the Prince of Peace! Rejoice, ye Gentile lands, rejoice, All hail Immanuel’s morn; For God comes down, frail man to crown: To us a Child is born. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: MATERNA