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Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges; Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 798 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne; hark! how the heav'nly 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 life, who triumphed o'er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save; His glories now we sing who died and reigns on high, who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. 3 Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, rich wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified; no angels in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bends his burning eye at mysteries so bright. 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. Used With Tune: DIADEMATA

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! his the scepter, his the throne; Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone. Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood. Jesus, out of every nation, has redeemed us by his blood. 2 Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! he is near us; faith believes nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o'er, shall our hearts forget his promise, "I am with you evermore"? 3 Alleluia! heavenly High Priest, here on earth our help, our stay; Alleluia! hear the sinful cry to you from day to day. Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, hear our plea, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 454 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love. Jehovah, great I AM, by earth and heaven confessed: we bow and bless the sacred name, forever blest. 2 He by himself hath sworn, we on his oath depend; we shall on eagles' wings upborne, to heaven ascend; we shall behold his face, we shall his power adore, and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 3 The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing, and “Holy, holy, holy!” cry, “Almighty King! Who wast and art the same, and evermore shall be: eternal Father, great I AM, we worship thee.” 4 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high, “Hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost!” they ever cry. Hail, Abraham’s God and mine! With heaven our songs we raise; all might and majesty are thine, and endless praise. Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: paraphrase of Hebrew Yigdal

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals Topics: Going Forth Recessional Hymns; The Going Forth Recessional Hymns First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun does its successive journeys run; his kingdom spread from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made, and endless praises crown his head; his name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue dwell on his love with sweetest song; and infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns: the prisoners leap to lose their chains, the weary find eternal rest, and all who suffer want are blessed. 5 Let all the people rise and bring their special honors to our King; angels descend with songs again and earth repeat the loud Amen. Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Lift High the Cross

Author: George W. Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Going Forth Recessional Hymns; The Going Forth Recessional Hymns First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. (Refrain) 2 All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brows the seal of him who died. (Refrain) 3 O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain, draw all the world to seek you once again. (Refrain) 4 Let every race and every language tell of him who saves our lives from death and hell. (Refrain) 5 So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory! (Refrain) Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 253 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Recessional Hymns First Line: At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow Lyrics: 1 At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 At his voice creation sprang at once to sight: all the angel faces, all the hosts of light, thrones and dominations, stars upon their way, all the heavenly orders in their great array. 3 Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners, unto whom he came; faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed; 4 bore it up triumphant with its human light, through all ranks of creatures, to the central height, to the throne of Godhead, to the Father's breast; filled it with the glory of that perfect rest. 5 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true. Look to him, your Savior, in temptation's hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power. 6 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory, o'er the earth to reign; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of glory now. Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,863 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down; fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart. 2 Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would always blessing, serve thee with thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 3 Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Topics: Going Forth Recessional Hymns; The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient Church’s story; bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us-- free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Cure your children’s warring madness, bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal, lest we miss your kingdom’s goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish-—but naught changeth thee. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all praise we would render; O help us to see ’tis only the splendor of light hideth thee. Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Mary Byrne; Eleanor Hall Appears in 159 hymnals Topics: The Going Forth Songs of Service Lyrics: 1 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that Thou art-- Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. 2 Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father and I thy true son, Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. 3 High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'n's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Used With Tune: [Be Thou my Vision] Text Sources: Traditional Irish Hymn