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O Come, All Ye Faithful
Author: Frederick Oakeley; John Francis Wade; Claude Rozier Hymnal: Voices United #60 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: O come, all ye faithful (Adeste fideles) (Peuple fidèle) Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore him (Venite adoramus) (En lui viens reconnaître) Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful,
joyful and 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 God of God,
light of light,
lo, he abhors not the virgin's womb,
very God, begotten, not created: [Refrain]
3 Sing, choirs of angels,
sing in exultation,
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God in the highest: [Refrain]
4 See, how the shepherds
summoned to his cradle,
leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear;
we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; [Refrain]
5 Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory given;
word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: [Refrain]
1 Adeste, fideles, laeti triumphantes,
venite, venite, in Bethlehem.
natum vidéte, regem angelorum:
[Refrain:]
venite adoremus,
venite adoremus,
venite adoremus Dominum.
2 Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine,
parturit virgo mater,
Deum verum, genitum non factum. [Refrain]
3 Cantet nunc hymnos chorus angelorum,
cantet nunc aula caelestium:
gloria in excelsis Deo! [Refrain]
4 En grege relicto, -- humiles ad cunas
vocati pastores approperant;
et nos ovanti gradu festinemus. [Refrain]
5 Ergo qui natus die hodierna
Jesu, tibi sit gloria:
Patris aeterni verbum caro factum. [Refrain]
1 Peuple fidèle, le Seigneur t'appelle
c'est fête sur terre, le Christ est né.
Viens à la crèche, voir le Roi du monde.
[Refrain:]
En lui viens reconnaître,
en lui viens reconnaître,
en lui viens reconnaître,
ton Dieu, ton Sauveur!
2 Verbe, Lumière et splendeur du Père,
il naît d'une mère, petit enfant,
Dieu véritable, le Seigneur fait homme: [Refrain]
3 Peuple, acclame, avec tous les anges
le Maître des hommes qui vient chez nous.
Dieu qui se donne à tous ceux qu'il aime! [Refrain]
4 Peuple fidèle, en ce jour de fête,
proclame la gloire de ton Seigneur.
Dieu se fait homme, vois donc comme il t'aime: [Refrain]
Languages: English; French; Latin Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies
Author: Ching-chiu Yang; Mildred A. Wiant; Christopher Cheung Hymnal: Voices United #85 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Midnight stars make bright the skies (ming xing can lan ye wei yang) Refrain First Line: Glory be to God on high (zhi gao rong yao gui shang zhu!) Languages: Chinese; English Tune Title: HUAN-SHA-CH'I
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Author: John Wesley Work II Hymnal: Voices United #43 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain:
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
1 While shepherds kept their watching
o'er silent flocks by night,
behold, throughout the heavens
there shone a holy light. [Refrain]
2 The shepherds feared and trembled
when lo, above the earth
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed our Saviour's birth. [Refrain]
3 Down in a lonely manger
the humble Christ was born,
and God sent our salvation
that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: GO, TELL IT
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts!
Author: Mary A. Lathbury Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #51 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Choruses and Refrains Lyrics: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts!
Heav'n and earth are full of thee!
Heav'n and earth are praising thee, O God most high! Scripture: Isaiah 6:3 Languages: English Tune Title: CHAUTAUQUA (Refrain only)
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts!
If Our God Had Simply Saved Us
Author: Don Pickard Hymnal: Voices United #131 (1996) Meter: 5.8.5.6 Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: Dadayeinu, dadayeinu Lyrics: 1 If our God had simply saved us,
merely brought us out of Egypt,
only opened up our prison:
Dayeinu!
[Refrain:]
Dadayeinu, dadayeinu,
Dadayeinu, dayeinu,
Dayeinu, dayeinu!
Dadayeinu, dadayeinu,
Dadayeinu, dayeinu,
dayeinu!
2 If our God had split the Red Sea:
made a way through walls of water,
only opened up the waters:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
3 If our God had kept our feet dry,
kept our heads above the water,
kept us safely without drowning:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
4 If our God had brought us over,
led us safely on to dry land;
(even though it was a desert)
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
5 If our God had only led us,
only gone ahead to guide us,
given cloud and fire to lead us:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
6 If our God had only brought us
to the awful fire at Sinai:
filled us all with dread at Sinai:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
7 If our God had spoken to us
only one word through the thunder
merely whispered on the mountain:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
8 If our God had given to us
less than Ten Words as prescription
simply told us: "Take the tablets!"
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
9 If our God had laid the law down:
tabled in the words by Moses:
only given us the Torah:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
10 If our God had given us manna,
daily sent down bread from heaven,
simple manna in the desert:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
11 If our God had only given
seventh day for joy and gladness,
without all the rest to help us:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
12 If our God had from a mountain
let us glimpse the land of promise,
only gaze across the Jordan:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
13 If our God had, through the river,
led us to dry bread and water
and not laid on milk and honey:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
14 If our God had fed us only:
feasted us upon the mountain --
not inviting all the neighbours:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
15 But our God, who holds the banquet,
calls the whole world into freedom:
opens up the new creation:
Dayeinu! [Refrain] Languages: English; Hebrew Tune Title: DAYEINU
If Our God Had Simply Saved Us
O come, O come, Emmanuel (Oh, viens Jésus, oh, viens Emmauel)
Author: John Mason Neale; Pierre-Yves Emery Hymnal: Voices United #1 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: O come, O come, Emmanuel (Oh! viens Jésus, oh! viens Emmauel) Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! ( Chantez! chantez!) Languages: English; French Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
O come, O come, Emmanuel (Oh, viens Jésus, oh, viens Emmauel)
Il est né
Author: George Evans Hymnal: Voices United #50 (1996) Meter: 7.10.7.8 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Depuis plus de quatre mille ans (Through long ages of the past) Refrain First Line: Il est né, le divin Enfant (He is born, little Child divine) Lyrics: [Refrain:]
Il est né, le divin Enfant,
jouez hautbois rèsonnez musettes;
il est né, le divin Enfant,
chantons tous son avènement!
1 Depuis plus de quatre mille ans
nous le promettaient les prophètes:
depuis plus de quatre mille ans
nous attendions cet heureux temps! [Refrain]
3 Une étable est son logement,
un peu de paille est sa couchette.
Une étable est son logement,
pour un Dieu, quel abaissement! [Refrain]
3 Ô Jésus! Ô roi tout-puissant!
Tout petit enfant que vous êtes,
Ô Jésus! Ô roi tout-puissant!
Régnez sur nous entièrement. [Refrain]
[Refrain:]
He is born, little Child divine;
play on the reeds while the lutes are strumming.
He is born, little Child divine;
join to song to announce the day.
1 Through long ages of the past,
prophets have foretold his coming;
thru long ages of the past,
now the time has come at last! [Refrain]
2 O how lovely, O how pure
is this perfect child of heaven;
O how lovely, O how pure
gracious gift to humankind! [Refrain]
3 Lowly lodged in a stable poor,
laid on straw for his infant cradle.
Lowly lodged in a stable poor,
God come down to our mortal aid. [Refrain]
4 Jesus, Lord of all the world,
coming as a child among us,
Jesus, Lord of all the world,
grant to us your heavenly peace. [Refrain]
Languages: English; French Tune Title: IL EST NÉ
Il est né
Teach Me, God, to Wonder (Enseignemoi, mon Dieu)
Author: Walter Farquharson; Étienne de Peyer; R. Gerald Hobbs Hymnal: Voices United #299 (1996) Meter: 11.9.11.9 Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Teach me, God, to wonder, teach me, God, to see (Enseigne-moi, mon Dieu, à voir tes bienfaits) Refrain First Line: Praise to you be given, love for you be lived Languages: English; French Tune Title: MCNAUGHT
Teach Me, God, to Wonder (Enseignemoi, mon Dieu)
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness
Author: James K. Manley; Andrew Donaldson Hymnal: Voices United #375 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: You moved on the waters (Tu touchas la terre) Refrain First Line: Spirit, Spirit of gentleness (Souffle, vent doux du Saint-Esprit) Languages: English; French Tune Title: SPIRIT OF GENTLENESS
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness
Lift High the Cross
Author: George William Kitchin; Michael Robert Newbolt Hymnal: Voices United #151 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Come, Christians, follow where your Saviour trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim 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 Saviour trod,
the Lamb victorious, Christ the Son of God. [Refrain]
2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
the hosts of God in conquering ranks combine. [Refrain]
3 Each newborn servant of the Crucified
bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain]
4 Saviour, once lifted on the glorious tree,
your death has brought us life eternally. [Refrain]
5 So shall our song of triumph ever be
praise to the Crucified for victory. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER
Lift High the Cross
Thine is the Glory (À toi la gloire)
Author: Edmond Louis Budry; Richard Birch Hoyle Hymnal: Voices United #173 (1996) Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: À toi la gloire (Thine is the glory) Lyrics: 1 À toi la gloire,
Ô Ressuscité!
À toi la victoire
pour l’éternité!
Brillant de lumière,
l’ange est descendu,
il roule la pierre
du tombeau vaincu.
[Refrain:]
À toi la gloire,
O Ressuscité!
À toi la victoire
pour l’éternité!
2 Vois-le paraître:
c’est lui, c’est Jésus,
ton Sauveur, ton maître!
Oh! ne doute plus.
Sois dans l’allégresse,
peuple du Seigneur,
et redis sans cesse
que Christ est vainqueur! [Refrain]
3 Craindrais-je encore?
Il vit à jamais,
celui que j’adore,
le prince de paix;
il est ma victoire,
mon puissant soutien,
ma vie et ma gloire:
non, je ne crains rien! [Refrain]
1 Thine is the glory,
risen, conquering Son:
endless is the victory
thou o’er death hast won.
Angels in bright raiment
rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave-clothes
where the body lay.
[Refrain:]
Thine is the glory,
risen, conquering Son,
endless is the victory
thou o’er death hast won.
2 Lo, Jesus meets us,
risen from the tomb!
lovingly he greets us,
scatters fear and gloom.
Let the church with gladness
hymns of triumph sing,
for the Lord now liveth:
death hath lost its sting. [Refrain]
3 No more we doubt thee,
glorious Prince of life;
Life is nought without thee:
aid us in our strife;
make us more than conquerors,
through thy deathless love;
bring us safe through Jordan
to thy home above. [Refrain] Languages: English; French Tune Title: JUDAS MACCABAEUS
Thine is the Glory (À toi la gloire)
O Lord My God (How Great Thou Art)
Author: Stuart K. Hine; Carl Gustav Boberg; Unknown; Unknown; Stanley Williams; Josephine S. (Konwenne) Day Hymnal: Voices United #238 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder (Dieu tout-puissant, quand mon coeur considère) Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee (De tout mon être alors s'élève un chant) Languages: Cree; English; French; Mohawk; Ojibway Tune Title: O STORE GUD
O Lord My God (How Great Thou Art)
O Praise the Gracious Power
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Hymnal: Voices United #397 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: We praise you, Christ! Tune Title: CHRISTPRAISE RAY
O Praise the Gracious Power
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
Author: Omer Westendorf Hymnal: Voices United #478 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: As when a shepherd calls the sheep Tune Title: FINEST WHEAT (BICENTENNIAL)
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
See amid the Winter's Snow
Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: Voices United #76 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: Hail, thou ever-blessed morn Lyrics: 1 See amid the winter's snow,
born for us on earth below,
see, the tender Lamb appears,
promised from eternal years.
[Refrain:]
Hail, thou ever-blessed morn;
hail, redemption's happy dawn;
sing through all Jerusalem,
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
2 Lo, within a stable lies
God who built the starry skies,
who enthroned in height sublime
sits amid the cherubim. [Refrain]
3 Say, ye humble shepherds, say
what your joyful news today;
wherefore have ye left your sheep
on the lonely mountain steep? [Refrain]
4 "As we watched at dead of night,
lo, we saw a wondrous light;
angels singing 'Peace on earth'
told us of a Saviour's birth." [Refrain]
5 Sacred infant, all divine,
what a mighty love was thine,
thus to come from highest bliss
down to such a world as this! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: SEE AMID THE WINTER'S SNOW
See amid the Winter's Snow
A Light Is Gleaming
Author: Linnea Good Hymnal: Voices United #82 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: When light comes pouring into the darkest space Tune Title: LIVING IN THE LIGHT
A Light Is Gleaming
I Am the Light of the World
Author: Jim Strathdee Hymnal: Voices United #87 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: When the song of the angels is stilled Refrain First Line: I am the light of the world! Tune Title: LIGHT OF THE WORLD
I Am the Light of the World
The First Nowell
Hymnal: Voices United #91 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay,
in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
[Refrain:]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
born is the King of Israel.
2 They looked up and saw a star,
shining in the east beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
3 And by the light of that same star
three wise men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]
4 This star drew nigh to the northwest,
o'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
and there it did both stop and stay
right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wise men three
full reverently upon their knee,
and offered there in his presence,
their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
that hath made heaven and earth of nought,
and with his blood our life hath bought. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: THE FIRST NOWELL
The First Nowell
All Glory, Laud and Honour
Author: John Mason Neale; Theodulph of Orleans Hymnal: Voices United #122 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: You are the King of Israel Lyrics: [Refrain:]
All glory, laud and honour
to you, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
1 You are the King of Israel,
and David’s royal Son,
now in the Lord’s name coming,
our King and blessèd one. [Refrain]
2 The multitude of pilgrims
with palms before you went;
our praise and prayer and anthems
before you we present: [Refrain]
3 To you, before your passion,
they sang their hymns of praise;
to you, now high exalted,
our melody we raise: [Refrain]
4 Their praises you accepted,
accept the prayers we bring,
great author of all goodness,
O good and gracious king. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ST THEODULPH (VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN)
All Glory, Laud and Honour
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks
Author: Donald Fishel Hymnal: Voices United #179 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Jesus is Lord of all the earth Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ Languages: English Tune Title: ALLELUIA NO. 1
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks
Christ Is Risen, Yes, Indeed
Author: Stanley Wiersma Hymnal: Voices United #180 (1996) Meter: 7.7 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Daughters of Jerusalem Refrain First Line: Christ is risen, yes, indeed! Hallelujah! Languages: English Tune Title: OPGESTAAN
Christ Is Risen, Yes, Indeed
Heaven Is Singing for Joy
Author: Pablo Sosa Hymnal: Voices United #230 (1996) Topics: Choruses and Refrains; Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Languages: English Tune Title: HEAVEN IS SINGING
Heaven Is Singing for Joy
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Hymnal: Voices United #291 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: [Refrain:]
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful:
in love, God made them all.
1 Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colours,
God made their tiny wings: [Refrain]
2 The purple-headed mountain,
the river running by,
the sunset, and the morning
that brightens up the sky: [Refrain]
3 The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden,
God made them every one. [Refrain]
4 The rocky mountain splendour,
the lone wolf's haunting call,
the great lakes and the prairies,
the forest in the fall; [Refrain]
5 God gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God our maker,
who has made all things well. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ROYAL OAK
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Maker of the Sun and Moon
Author: Peter Sharrocks Hymnal: Voices United #323 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Lyrics: 1 Maker of the sun and moon,
and mother of the earth,
comes to life in human form,
to bless all human birth:
to bless all human birth:
[Refrain:]
Glory to God! Maker, Spirit, Son!
Giver and Gift, in love enfolded in One!
2 Give us grace to feel you near
to sense your truth and see;
breathe into our lungs and limbs,
that we might holy be:
that we might holy be: [Refrain]
3 Lord of every living thing,
conceived in woman's womb:
may we find you deep inside
our lives, and make you room:
our lives, and make you room: [Refrain]
4 Mary magnifies her Lord:
then let us praise God's deed
as God's reign begins this way,
and we from sin are freed:
and we from sin are freed: [Refrain]
5 Jesus lay in Mary's arms
God's future at her breast --
proved his love for all the world --
puts our love to the test:
puts our love to the test: [Refrain] Tune Title: MYSTERY
Maker of the Sun and Moon
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Author: Edward Perronet Hymnal: Voices United #334 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
bring forth the royal diadem,
[Refrain:]
and crown him, crown him, crown him,
crown him Lord of all.
2 O seed of Israel's chosen race
now ransomed from the fall,
hail him who saves you by his grace [Refrain]
3 Crown him, you martyrs of your God,
who from his altar call:
praise him whose way of pain you trod, [Refrain]
4 Let every tongue and every tribe,
responsive to the call,
to him all majesty ascribe, [Refrain]
5 O that, with all the sacred throng,
we at his feet may fall;
join in the everlasting song, [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: MILES LANE
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
She Comes Sailing on the Wind (She Flies On)
Author: Gordon Light Hymnal: Voices United #380 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Silent waters rocking on the morning of our birth Refrain First Line: She comes sailing on the wind Languages: English Tune Title: SHE FLIES ON
She Comes Sailing on the Wind (She Flies On)
Come In, Come In and Sit Down (Part of the Family)
Author: James K. Manley Hymnal: Voices United #395 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: You know the reason why you came Refrain First Line: Come in, come in and sit down Tune Title: PART OF THE FAMILY
Come In, Come In and Sit Down (Part of the Family)
Worship the Lord
Author: Fred Kaan; Nicloe Berthet Hymnal: Voices United #401 (1996) Meter: 11.11.12.7 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Raising our hands as a sign of rejoicing (Vers toi, ô Dieu, vois nos mains qui s'élèvent) Refrain First Line: Worship the Lord (Louange à Dieu) Lyrics: Refrain:
Worship the Lord
worship the Father, the Spirit, the Son,
raising our hands
in devotion to God who is one!
1 Raising our hands as a sign of rejoicing,
and with our lips our togetherness voicing,
giving ourselves to a life of creativeness,
worship and work must be one! [Refrain]
2 Praying and training that we be a blessing,
and by our workmanship daily confessing:
we are committed to serving humanity,
worship and work must be one! [Refrain]
3 Called to be partners with God in creation,
honouring Christ as the Lord of the nation,
we must be ready for risk and for sacrifice,
worship and work must be one! [Refrain]
4 Bringing the bread and the wine to the table,
asking that we may be led and enabled,
truly united to build new communities,
worship and work must be one! [Refrain]
5 Now in response to the life you are giving,
help us, O Father, to offer our living,
seeking a just and a healing society,
worship and work must be one! [Refrain] Languages: English; French Tune Title: LIDDLE
Worship the Lord
Though Ancient Walls
Author: Walter Farquharson Hymnal: Voices United #691 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Though ancient walls may still stand proud Tune Title: KARR
Though Ancient Walls
I See a New Heaven
Author: Carolyn McDade Hymnal: Voices United #713 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: There, there on the banks of a river bright and free Languages: English Tune Title: I SEE A NEW HEAVEN
I See a New Heaven
Hope Is a Star
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Voices United #7 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Hope is a star that shines in the night Refrain First Line: When God is a child Lyrics: 1 Hope is a star that shines in the night,
leading us on till the morning is bright.
[Refrain:]
When God is a child
there's joy in our song.
The last shall be first
and the weak shall be strong,
and none shall be afraid.
2 Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth,
giving a promise of safety and worth. (Refrain)
3 Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn,
telling the world that the Savior is born. (Refrain)
4 Love is a flame that burns in our heart.
Jesus has come and will never depart. (Refrain) Tune Title: MOON BEAMS
Hope Is a Star
O Ancient Love
Author: Michael Joncas Hymnal: Voices United #17 (1996) Meter: 11.10.11.10.10 Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: O ancient love, processing through the ages Refrain First Line: O living Love, within our hearts be born Languages: English Tune Title: BEDFORD ABBEY
O Ancient Love
Sound the trumpet! Tell the message!
Author: Moir A. J. Waters Hymnal: Voices United #28 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Herald! Sound the note of gladness! Languages: English Tune Title: NEANDER (UNSER HERRSCHER)
Sound the trumpet! Tell the message!
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
Author: Jesse Edgar Middleton; Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal: Voices United #71 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: Jesus your King is born Languages: English Tune Title: JESOUS AHATONHIA
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Voices United #142 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross;
there a precious fountain,
free to all, a healing stream,
flows from Calvary's mountain.
[Refrain:]
In the cross, in the cross,
be my glory ever,
till my raptured soul shall find
rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
love and mercy found me;
there the bright and morning star
sheds its beams around me. [Refrain]
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
bring its scenes before me;
help me walk from day to day
with its shadow o'er me. [Refrain]
4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
hoping, trusting ever,
till I reach the golden strand
just beyond the river. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
Welcome, Happy Morning
Author: Venantius Fortunatus; John Ellerton Hymnal: Voices United #161 (1996) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say Lyrics: 1 Welcome, happy morning!
age to age shall say;
hell today is vanquished,
heaven is won today:
come then, True and Faithful,
now fulfil your word;
this is your third morning:
rise, O buried Lord!
[Refrain:]
Welcome, happy morning!
age to age shall say,
hell today is vanquished,
heaven is won today!
2 Earth with joy welcomes,
clothes itself for spring;
greets with life reviving
our returning king:
flowers in every pasture,
leaves on every bough;
speak of sorrows ended,
Jesus triumphs now! [Refrain]
3 Author and sustainer,
source of life and breath;
you for our salvation
trod the path of death:
Jesus Christ is living,
God for evermore!,
Now let all creation
hail him and adore. [Refrain]
4 Loose our souls imprisoned,
bound with Satan's chain;
all that now is fallen,
raise to life again!
Show your face in brightness,
shine the whole world through;
hope returns with daybreak,
life returns with you. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HERMAS
Welcome, Happy Morning
Joy Comes with the Dawn
Author: Gordon Light Hymnal: Voices United #166 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Weeping may come Languages: English Tune Title: DAWN
Joy Comes with the Dawn
Sing a Happy Hallelujah
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Voices United #224 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, all creation Lyrics: 1 Sing a happy hallelujah,
sing it out with heart and style,
we're the echo of God's laughter,
we're the image of God's smile.
[Refrain:]
Hallelujah, all creation,
hallelujah, everyone!
Hallelujah, all creation,
hallelujah everyone!
2 We're the proof of God's good humour,
we're the twinkle in God's eye,
made to shine, reflect the glory,
given light and space to fly. [Refrain]
3 Sarah laughed at God's good timing,
Mary sang and David danced,
Jesus smiled and hugged the children,
so is life for us enhanced. [Refrain]
4 Every day sing hallelujah!
We are loved, though so absurd,
human, foolish, chosen people,
God still takes us at our word! [Refrain] Tune Title: STANSFIELD
Sing a Happy Hallelujah
For the Beauty of the Earth
Author: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint Hymnal: Voices United #226 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: God of all, to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies,
[Refrain:]
God of all, to you we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the beauty of each hour
of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower,
sun and moon, and stars of light, [Refrain]
3 For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild, [Refrain]
4 For each perfect gift sublime
to our race so freely given;
graces human and divine,
flowers of earth and buds of heaven. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: LUCERNA LAUDONIAE
For the Beauty of the Earth
Jaya Ho (Victory Hymn)
Author: Katherine R. Rohrbough; I-to Loh Hymnal: Voices United #252 (1996) Meter: 10.5.10.5.11.11 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: We come before thee, O Great and Holy Refrain First Line: Jaya ho Languages: English; Hindi Tune Title: VICTORY HYMN
Jaya Ho (Victory Hymn)
God Be with You till We Meet Again
Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin Hymnal: Voices United #422 (1996) Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again;
loving counsels guide, uphold you,
with a shepherd's care enfold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Refrain:
Till we meet, till we meet,
till we meet at Jesus' feet;
till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
2 God be with you till we meet again;
unseen wings protecting hide you,
daily manna still provide you;
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]
3 God be with you till we meet again;
when life's perils thick confound you,
put unfailing arms around you;
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]
4 God be with you till we meet again;
keep love's banner floating o'er you,
smite death's threatening wave before you;
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: GOD BE WITH YOU
God Be with You till We Meet Again
Christ, Be Our Host
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. Hymnal: Voices United #465 (1996) Meter: 4.5.7 D with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Tune Title: EARTH AND ALL STARS
Christ, Be Our Host
One Bread, One Body
Author: John B. Foley, S.J. Hymnal: Voices United #467 (1996) Meter: 4.4.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Gentile or Jew Languages: English Tune Title: ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
One Bread, One Body
Eat This Bread and Never Hunger
Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: Voices United #471 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Asking for a cup of water Lyrics: [Refrain:]
Eat this bread and never hunger,
drink this cup and never thirst;
Christ invites us to the table
where the last become the first.
1 Asking for a cup of water,
Jesus touched forbidden ground;
and the woman, with a question,
told the world what she had found. [Refrain]
2 Walking down a desert highway,
Jesus healed a man born blind;
soon the man became a witness
to the truth we seek and find. [Refrain]
3 Weeping for his friend at graveside,
Jesus felt the pain of death;
yet he knew God's power to waken:
living water, living breath. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: MODESTO
Eat This Bread and Never Hunger
Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Author: George Lockwood; Raquel Gutiérrez-Achón; Cesáreo Gabaráin; Gertrude C. Suppe Hymnal: Voices United #563 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: O Jesus, with your eyes you have searched me Languages: English Tune Title: PESCADOR DE HOMBRES
Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Jesus Came, a Child like Me
Author: Walter Farquharson Hymnal: Voices United #583 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Tune Title: JESUS CAME
Jesus Came, a Child like Me
One Bread, One Body
Author: John B. Foley Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #620 (1989) Meter: 4.4.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: Gentile or Jew, servant or free Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
One Bread, One Body
O Christ, in Thee My Soul
Author: Emma Frances Bevan Hymnal: Voices United #630 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: O Christ, in thee my soul hath found Refrain First Line: Now none but Christ can satisfy Lyrics: 1 O Christ, in thee my soul hath found,
and found in thee alone,
the peace, the joy I sought so long,
the bliss till now unknown.
Refrain:
Now none but Christ can satisfy,
none other name for me!
There's love and life and lasting joy,
Christ Jesus, found in thee.
2 I sighed for rest and happiness,
I yearned for them, not thee;
but while I passed my Saviour by,
his love laid hold on me. [Refrain]
3 I tried the broken cisterns, ah!
But how the waters failed;
even as I stooped to drink they fled,
and mocked me as I wailed. [Refrain]
4 The pleasures lost I sadly mourned,
but never wept for thee,
till grace the sightless eyes received,
thy loveliness to see. [Refrain] Tune Title: NONE BUT CHRIST
O Christ, in Thee My Soul
He Leadeth Me
Author: Joseph Henry Gilmore Hymnal: Voices United #657 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains First Line: He leadeth me: O blessed thought! Refrain First Line: He leadeth me! He leadeth me! Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
[Refrain:]
He leadeth me! He leadeth me!
By his own hand he leadeth me!
His faithful follower I would be,
for by his hand he leadeth me!
2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,
sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
by waters calm, o'er troubled sea,
still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. [Refrain]
3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine,
nor ever murmur nor repine,
content, whatever lot I see,
since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain]
4 And when my task on earth is done,
when by thy grace, the victory's won,
even death's cold wave I will not flee,
since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HE LEADETH ME
He Leadeth Me
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Voices United #665 (1996) Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Topics: Choruses and Refrains Refrain First Line: Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Saviour,
hear my humble cry;
while on others thou art calling,
do not pass me by.
[Refrain:]
Saviour, Saviour,
hear my humble cry;
while on others thou art calling,
do not pass me by.
2 Let me at thy throne of mercy
find a sweet relief,
kneeling there in deep contrition;
help my unbelief. [Refrain]
3 Trusting only in thy merit,
would I seek thy face;
heal my wounded, broken spirit,
save me by thy grace. [Refrain]
4 Thou the spring of all my comfort,
more than life to me,
whom have I on earth beside thee?
Whom in heaven but thee. [Refrain]
Tune Title: PASS ME NOT
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
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