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If Christ had not been raised from death
Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #204 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 If Christ had not been raised from death
our faith would be in vain,
our preaching but a waste of breath,
our sin and guilt remain.
But now the Lord is risen indeed;
he rules in earth and heaven:
his gospel meets a world of need —
in Christ we are forgiven.
2 If Christ still lay within the tomb
then death would be the end,
and we should face our final doom
with neither guide nor friend.
But now the Saviour is raised up,
so when a Christian dies
we mourn, yet look to God in hope —
in Christ the saints arise!
3 If Christ had not been truly raised
his Church would live a lie;
his name should nevermore be praised,
his words deserve to die.
But now our great Redeemer lives;
through him we are restored:
his word endures, his Church revives
in Christ, our risen Lord. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
If Christ had not been raised from death
Now is eternal life
Author: George Wallace Briggs (1875-1959) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #211 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Death and Bereavement Scripture: John 5:24 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTCHURCH
Now is eternal life
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Author: William Williams (1717-1791); Peter Williams (1722-1796) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #167 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
feed me till my want is o'er.
2 Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside!
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side!
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee.
Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Author: Peter Williams (1722-1796); William Williams (1717-1791) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #167 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim though this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
feed me till my want is o'er.
2 Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through;
strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside!
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side!
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to thee.
Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son
Author: Edmond Budry (1854-1932); Richard Birch Hoyle (1875-1939) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #218 (2013) Meter: 10.11.11.11 with refrain Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Thine be 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 thy body lay.
Refrain:
Thine be 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 her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting: [Refrain]
3 No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of Life;
life is naught 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] Scripture: John 20:3-9 Languages: English Tune Title: MACCABAEUS
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son
Why has God forsaken me?
Author: William L. (Bill) Wallace (b. 1933) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #388 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Scripture: Mark 15:34 Languages: English Tune Title: SHIMPI
Why has God forsaken me?
Why has God forsaken me?
Author: William L. (Bill) Wallace (b. 1933) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #388 (2008) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Scripture: Mark 15:34 Languages: English Tune Title: SHIMPI
Why has God forsaken me?
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #580 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide:
when other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, O abide with me.
2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour;
what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness:
where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes,
shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee:
in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #580 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide:
when other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, O abide with me.
2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see:
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour;
what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness:
where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes;
shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee:
in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #10 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!
when other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, O abide with me.
2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
change and decay in all around I see;
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
3 I need thy presence every passing hour;
what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
who like thyself my guide and stay can be?
through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me.
5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes;
shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies:
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
Author: William Williams (1717-1791); Peter Williams (1727-1796) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #652 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore.
2 Open now the crystal fountain
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fiery cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
strong deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside;
death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side:
songs and praises
I will ever give to thee. Scripture: Exodus 16:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth (1825-1906) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #764 (2013) Meter: 10.10 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.
2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.
3 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.
4 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and he is on the throne.
5 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease,
and Jesus call to heaven's perfect peace. Scripture: John 16:33 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 46
Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
There is a land of pure delight
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #804 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 There is a land of pure delight,
where saints immortal reign;
infinite day excludes the night,
and pleasures banish pain.
2 There everlasting spring abides,
and never-withering flowers;
death, like a narrow sea, divides
that heavenly land from ours.
3 Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood
stand dressed in living green;
so to the Jews old Canaan stood,
while Jordan rolled between.
4 But timorous mortals start and shrink
to cross the narrow sea,
and linger shivering on the brink,
and fear to launch away.
5 O could we make our doubts remove,
those gloomy doubts that rise,
and see the Canaan that we love
with unbeclouded eyes;
6 Could we but climb where Moses stood,
and view the landscape o'er,
not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood,
should fright us from the shore! Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: BEULAH
There is a land of pure delight
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Author: St Ambrose (c. 340--397); John Ellerton (1826-1893); Fenton John Anthony Hort (1828-1892) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #21 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 O strength and stay upholding all creation,
who ever dost thyself unmoved abide,
yet day by day the light in due gradation
from hour to hour through all its changes guide;
2 Grant to life's day a calm unclouded ending,
an eve untouched by shadows of decay,
the brightness of a holy death-bed blending
with dawning glories of the eternal day.
3 Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving,
through Jesus Christ thy co-eternal Word,
who with the Holy Ghost by all things living
now and to endless ages art adored. Scripture: Isaiah 12:2 Languages: English Tune Title: STRENGTH AND STAY
O strength and stay upholding all creation
Now from the heavens descending
Author: James Quinn, SJ (1919-2010) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #43 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 Languages: English Tune Title: STAND UP
Now from the heavens descending
Jesu, grant me this, I pray
Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #126 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Jesu, grant me this, I pray,
ever in thy heart to stay;
let me evermore abide
hidden in thy wounded side.
2 If the world or Satan lay
tempting snares about my way,
I am safe when I abide
in thy heart and wounded side.
3 If the flesh, more dangerous still,
tempt my soul to deeds of ill,
naught I fear when I abide
in thy heart and wounded side.
4 Death will come one day to me;
Jesu, cast me not from thee:
dying let me still abide
in thy heart and wounded side. Scripture: John 19:34 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 13
Jesu, grant me this, I pray
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #160 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet thy tribute bring;
ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
who like me his praise should sing?
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise the everlasting King.
2 Praise him for his grace and favour
to our fathers in distress;
praise him, still the same for ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless:
Praise him! Praise him!
glorious in his faithfulness.
3 Father-like he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows;
in his hands he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes:
Praise him! Praise him!
widely as his mercy flows.
4 Frail as summer's flower we flourish;
blows the wind and it is gone;
but, while mortals rise and perish,
God endures unchanging on.
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise the high eternal One.
5 Angels, help us to adore him;
ye behold him face to face;
sun and moon, bow down before him;
dwellers all in time and space.
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise with us the God of grace. Scripture: Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: PRAISE, MY SOUL
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #160 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet thy tribute bring;
ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
who like me his praise should sing?
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise the everlasting King.
2 Praise him for his grace and favour
to our fathers in distress;
praise him, still the same for ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless:
Praise him! Praise him!
glorious in his faithfulness.
3 Father-like he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows;
in his hands he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes:
Praise him! Praise him!
widely as his mercy flows.
4 Frail as summer's flower we flourish;
blows the wind and it is gone;
but while mortals rise and perish
God endures unchanging on.
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise the high eternal One.
5 Angels, help us to adore him,
ye behold him face to face;
sun and moon, bow down before him,
dwellers all in time and space:
Praise him! Praise him!
Praise with us the God of grace. Scripture: Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: PRAISE, MY SOUL
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Summer suns are glowing
Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #225 (2005) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Summer suns are glowing
over land and sea;
happy light is flowing,
bountiful and free.
Everything rejoices
in the mellow rays;
all earth's thousand voices
swell the psalm of praise.
2 See God's mercy streaming
over all the world,
and his banner gleaming,
everywhere unfurled.
Broad and deep and glorious,
as the heaven above,
shines in might victorious
his eternal love.
3 Lord, upon our blindness
your pure radiance pour;
for your loving-kindness
make us love you more.
And, when clouds are drifting
dark across the sky,
then, the veil uplifting,
Father, still be nigh.
4 We will never doubt you,
though you veil your light;
life is dark without you;
death with you is bright.
Light of light, shine o'er us
on our pilgrim way;
still go on before us,
to the endless day. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23 Languages: English Tune Title: RUTH
Summer suns are glowing
Summer suns are glowing
Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #225 (2008) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Summer suns are glowing
over land and sea;
happy light is flowing
bountiful and free.
Everything rejoices
in the mellow rays;
all earth's thousand voices
swell the psalm of praise.
2 See God's mercy streaming
over all the world,
and his banner gleaming
everywhere unfurled.
Broad and deep and glorious
as the heaven above,
shines in might victorious
his eternal love.
3 Lord, upon our blindness
your pure radiance pour;
for your loving-kindness
make us love you more.
And, when clouds are drifting
dark across the sky,
then, the veil uplifting,
Father, still be nigh.
4 We will never doubt you,
though you veil your light;
life is dark without you,
death with you is bright.
Light of light, shine o'er us
on our pilgrim way;
still go on before us
to the endless day. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23 Languages: English Tune Title: RUTH
Summer suns are glowing
And Jesus said: Don't be afraid
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #344 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.4.4.8 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 And Jesus said: Don't be afraid --
I've come to turn your fear to hope,
I've come to take you through the deep,
to be your friend
until the end,
and let your troubled heart find sleep.
2 And Jesus said: Don't be afraid --
I know your emptiness and grief,
I hear your words of unbelief,
but if you will,
I'll heal your soul
and give your doubting heart relief.
3 And Jesus said: don't be afraid --
I am the Way, I am the Light,
I am the Truth that holds you tight,
and in God's home
you have a room,
a place of welcome and delight. Scripture: John 14:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: LACE
And Jesus said: Don't be afraid
And Jesus said: Don't be afraid
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #344 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.4.4.8 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 And Jesus said: Don't be afraid --
I've come to turn your fear to hope,
I've come to take you through the deep,
to be your friend
until the end,
and let your troubled heart find sleep.
2 And Jesus said: Don't be afraid --
I know your emptiness and grief,
I hear your words of unbelief,
but if you will,
I'll heal your soul
and give your doubting heart relief.
3 And Jesus said: don't be afraid --
I am the Way, I am the Light,
I am the Truth that holds you tight,
and in God's home
you have a room,
a place of welcome and delight. Scripture: John 14:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: LACE
And Jesus said: Don't be afraid
We cannot care for you the way we wanted
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #353 (2013) Topics: Death and Bereavement Scripture: Psalm 116:15 Languages: English Tune Title: JENNIFER
We cannot care for you the way we wanted
When human voices cannot sing
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #355a (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 When human voices cannot sing
and human hearts are breaking,
we bring our grief to you, O God,
who knows our inner aching.
2 Set free our spirits from all fear —
the cloud of dark unknowing,
and let the light, the Christ-light show
the pathway of our going.
3 Make real for us your holding love,
the love which is your meaning,
the power to move the stone of death,
the hope of Easter morning.
4 And let the one we love now go
where we, in faith, shall follow,
to travel in the Spirit's peace,
to make an end to sorrow. Scripture: John 11:25-26 Languages: English Tune Title: BARBARA ALLEN
When human voices cannot sing
When human voices cannot sing
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #355b (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 When human voices cannot sing
and human hearts are breaking,
we bring our grief to you, O God,
who knows our inner aching.
2 Set free our spirits from all fear —
the cloud of dark unknowing,
and let the light, the Christ-light show
the pathway of our going.
3 Make real for us your holding love,
the love which is your meaning,
the power to move the stone of death,
the hope of Easter morning.
4 And let the one we love now go
where we, in faith, shall follow,
to travel in the Spirit's peace,
to make an end to sorrow. Scripture: John 11:25-26 Languages: English Tune Title: JACOB'S WELL
When human voices cannot sing
O Sacred Head! sore wounded
Author: James Waddell Alexander (1804-1859); Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #382 (2005) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 O Sacred Head! sore wounded,
with grief and shame weighed down!
O Kingly Head, surrounded
with thorns, thine only crown!
How pale art thou with anguish,
with sore abuse and scorn!
How does that face now languish,
which once was bright as morn!
2 O Lord of life and glory,
what bliss till now was thine!
I read the wondrous story;
I joy to call thee mine.
Thy grief and bitter Passion
were all for sinners' gain;
mine, mine was the transgression,
but thine the deadly pain.
3 What language shall I borrow
to praise thee, heavenly Friend,
for this, thy dying sorrow,
thy pity without end?
O make me thine for ever,
and, should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
outlive my love for thee.
4 Be near me, Lord, when dying;
O show thy cross to me;
and, my last need supplying,
come, Lord, and set me free;
these eyes, new faith receiving,
from thee shall never move;
for they who die believing
die safely through thy love. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24 Languages: English Tune Title: PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head! sore wounded
O Sacred Head! sore wounded
Author: James Waddell Alexander (1804-1859); Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #382 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 O Sacred Head! sore wounded,
with grief and shame weighed down!
O Kingly Head, surrounded
with thorns, thine only crown!
How pale art thou with anguish,
with sore abuse and scorn!
How does that face now languish,
which once was bright as morn!
2 O Lord of life and glory,
what bliss till now was thine!
I read the wondrous story;
I joy to call thee mine.
Thy grief and bitter Passion
were all for sinners' gain;
mine, mine was the transgression,
but thine the deadly pain.
3 What language shall I borrow
to praise thee, heavenly Friend,
for this thy dying sorrow,
thy pity without end?
O make me thine for ever,
and should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
outlive my love for thee.
4 Be near me, Lord, when dying;
O show thy cross to me;
and, my last need supplying,
come, Lord, and set me free;
these eyes, new faith receiving,
from thee shall never move;
for they who die believing
die safely through thy love. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24 Languages: English Tune Title: PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head! sore wounded
There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord
Author: Anne Quigley Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #409 (2013) Topics: Death and Bereavement First Line: For justice, for freedom Scripture: Psalm 4:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [For justice, for freedom]
There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord
God be in my head, and in my understanding
Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #538 (2005) Meter: Irregular Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: God be in my head, and in my understanding:
God be in mine eyes, and in my looking;
God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;
God be in my heart, and in my thinking:
God be at mine end, and at my departing. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD BE IN MY HEAD
God be in my head, and in my understanding
God be in my head, and in my understanding
Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #538 (2008) Meter: Irregular Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: God be in my head, and in my understanding;
God be in mine eyes, and in my looking;
God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;
God be in my heart, and in my thinking;
God be at mine end, and at my departing. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD BE IN MY HEAD
God be in my head, and in my understanding
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #554 (2005) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure,
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2 Not the labours of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears for ever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to thy cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
stained by sin, to thee I fly;
wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyelids close in death,
when I soar through realms unknown,
see thee on thy judgement throne,
Rock of ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4 Languages: English Tune Title: PETRA (REDHEAD No. 76)
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #554 (2008) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure,
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2 Not the labours of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears for ever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to thy cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
stained by sin, to thee I fly;
wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyelids close in death,
when I soar through realms unknown,
see thee on thy judgement throne,
Rock of ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4 Languages: English Tune Title: PETRA (REDHEAD No. 76)
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
O Love that wilt not let me go
Author: George Matheson (1842-1906) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #557 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee:
I give thee back the life I owe,
that in thine ocean depths its flow
may richer, fuller be.
2 O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee:
my heart restores its borrowed ray,
that in thy sunshine's blaze its day
may brighter, fairer be.
3 O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee:
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
and feel the promise is not vain,
that morn shall tearless be.
4 O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee:
I lay in dust life's glory dead,
and from the ground there blossoms red
life that shall endless be. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARGARET
O Love that wilt not let me go
O Love that wilt not let me go
Author: George Matheson (1842-1906) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #557 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee;
I give thee back the life I owe,
that in thine ocean depths its flow
may richer, fuller be.
2 O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee;
my heart restores its borrowed ray,
that in thy sunshine's blaze its day
may brighter, fairer be.
3 O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee:
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
and feel the promise is not vain,
that morn shall tearless be.
4 O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee:
I lay in dust life's glory dead,
and from the ground there blossoms red
life that shall endless be. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARGARET
O Love that wilt not let me go
Because the Lord is my shepherd
Author: Christopher Walker (b. 1947) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #596 (2013) Topics: Death and Bereavement Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: [Because the Lord is my shepherd]
Because the Lord is my shepherd
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (b. 1697); Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #691 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: for God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
his voice who ruled them while he lived below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears,
then you shall better know his love, his heart,
who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears.
Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay
from his own fullness all he takes away.
4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897); Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (b. 1697) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #691 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: for God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
his voice who ruled them while he lived below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears,
then you shall better know his love, his heart,
who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears.
Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay
from his own fullness all he takes away.
4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
My soul finds rest in God alone
Author: Stuart Townend (b. 1963); Aaron Keyes Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #734 (2013) Topics: Death and Bereavement Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: [My soul finds rest in God alone]
My soul finds rest in God alone
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #772 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure:
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2 Not the labours of my hands
can fulfil thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears for ever flow,
all for sin could not atone:
thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to thy cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyelids close in death,
when I soar through tracts unknown,
see thee on thy judgement throne;
Rock of ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee. Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23 Languages: English Tune Title: PETRA
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Sing, my soul, when hope is sleeping
Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #779 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Languages: English Tune Title: CROSS OF JESUS
Sing, my soul, when hope is sleeping
The God of love my shepherd is
Author: George Herbert (1593-1633) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #792 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 The God of love my shepherd is,
and he that doth me feed;
while he is mine and I am his,
what can I want or need?
2 He leads me to the tender grass,
where I both feed and rest;
then to the streams that gently pass:
in both I have the best.
3 Or if I stray, he doth convert,
and bring my mind in frame,
and all this not for my desert,
but for his holy name.
4 Yea, in death's shady black abode
well may I walk, not fear;
for thou art with me, and thy rod
to guide, thy staff to bear.
5 Surely thy sweet and wondrous love
shall measure all my days;
and, as it never shall remove,
so neither shall my praise. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: UNIVERSITY
The God of love my shepherd is
The King of love my shepherd is
Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #794a (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is,
whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his
and he is mine for ever.
2 Where streams of living water flow
my ransomed soul he leadeth,
and where the verdant pastures grow
with food celestial feedeth.
3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
but yet in love he sought me,
and on his shoulder gently laid,
and home rejoicing brought me.
4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill
with thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.
5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth;
and O what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!
6 And so through all the length of days
thy goodness faileth never:
good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house for ever. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME
The King of love my shepherd is
The King of love my shepherd is
Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #794b (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is,
whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his
and he is mine for ever.
2 Where streams of living water flow
my ransomed soul he leadeth,
and where the verdant pastures grow
with food celestial feedeth.
3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
but yet in love he sought me,
and on his shoulder gently laid,
and home rejoicing brought me.
4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill
with thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.
5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth;
and O what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!
6 And so through all the length of days
thy goodness faileth never:
good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house for ever. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: ST COLUMBA
The King of love my shepherd is
The Lord my pasture shall prepare
Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #798 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare,
and feed me with a shepherd's care;
his presence shall my wants supply,
and guard me with a watchful eye;
my noonday walks he shall attend,
and all my midnight hours defend.
2 When in the sultry glebe I faint,
or on the thirsty mountain pant,
to fertile vales and dewy meads
my weary wandering steps he leads,
where peaceful rivers, soft and slow,
amid the verdant landscape flow.
3 Though in a bare and rugged way
through devious lonely wilds I stray,
thy bounty shall my pains beguile;
the barren wilderness shall smile
with sudden greens and herbage crowned,
and streams shall murmur all around.
4 Though in the paths of death I tread,
with gloomy horrors overspread,
my steadfast heart shall fear no ill,
for thou, 0 Lord, art with me still:
thy friendly staff shall give me aid,
and guide me through the dreadful shade. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: SURREY
The Lord my pasture shall prepare
The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want
Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #799a (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want;
he makes me down to lie
in pastures green; he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.
2 My soul he doth restore again,
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
e'en for his own name's sake.
3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale,
yet will I fear none ill;
for thou art with me, and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.
4 My table thou hast furnishèd
in presence of my foes;
my head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.
5 Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me;
and in God's house for evermore
my dwelling-place shall be. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: CRIMOND
The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want
The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want
Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #799b (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want;
he makes me down to lie
in pastures green; he leadeth me
the quiet waters by.
2 My soul he doth restore again,
and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness,
e'en for his own name's sake.
3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale,
yet will I fear none ill;
for thou art with me, and thy rod
and staff me comfort still.
4 My table thou hast furnishèd
in presence of my foes;
my head thou dost with oil anoint,
and my cup overflows.
5 Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me;
and in God's house for evermore
my dwelling-place shall be. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: BROTHER JAMES'S AIR
The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want
Year by year, from past to future
Author: Alan Luff (b. 1928) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #829 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Year by year, from past to future
worship marks our upward climb,
sets the rhythm of our journey
to eternity through time:
though the outward things diminish
we are held more firm by grace,
following God's heavenward calling
and the everlasting prize.
2 As we seek to weave life's fabric
on the lengthening loom of days,
may Christ guide the threads that form it,
be the pattern it displays;
may the Father, master craftsman,
sorrowing over each mistake,
plan for us a new perfection
from the ugliness we make.
3 Though we long for the adventure
of the mystery of bliss,
to the pilgrim's eyes the pathway
breaks, and ends in death's abyss;
but within the dark are waiting
hands that bear the print of nails,
which will hold us safe and bear us
where the worship never fails. Scripture: John 14:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER
Year by year, from past to future
All creatures of our God and King
Author: William Henry Draper (1855-1933); St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #532 (2013) Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
thou silver moon with softer gleam:
[Refrain:]
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, alleluia, allelluia! [Refrain]
2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
ye clouds that sail in heaven along,
O praise him, alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice;
ye lights of evening, find a voice: [Refrain]
3 Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for thy Lord to hear,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou fire, so masterful and bright,
that givest us both warmth and light: [Refrain]
4 Dear mother earth, who day by day
unfoldest blessings on our way,
O praise him, alleluia!
The flowers and fruits that in thee grow,
let them his glory also show: [Refrain]
5 All ye that are of tender heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
O sing ye, alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
praise God, and on him cast your care: [Refrain]
6 And thou, most kind and gentle death,
waiting to hush our latest breath,
O praise him, alleluia!
Thou leadest home the child of God,
and Christ our Lord the way has trod: [Refrain]
7 Let all things their creator bless,
and worship him in humbleness;
O praise him, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, Three in One: [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
All creatures of our God and King
As now the sun's declining rays
Author: Charles Coffin (1676-1749); John Chandler (1806-1876) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #11 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 As now the sun's declining rays
at eventide descend,
so life's brief day is sinking down
to its appointed end.
2 Lord, on the cross thine arms were stretched
to draw thy people nigh:
O grant us then that cross to love,
and in those arms to die.
3 All glory to the Father be,
all glory to the Son,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run. Scripture: Psalm 90:10 Languages: English Tune Title: ST PETER
As now the sun's declining rays
Glory to thee, my God, this night
Author: Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #15 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Death and Bereavement Lyrics: 1 Glory to thee, my God, this night
for all the blessings of the light;
keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
beneath thy own almighty wings.
2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
the ill that I this day have done,
that with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
3 Teach me to live, that I may dread
the grave as little as my bed;
teach me to die, that so I may
rise glorious at the aweful day.
4 O may my soul on thee repose,
and with sweet sleep my eyelids close,
sleep that may me more vigorous make
to serve my God when I awake.
5 When in the night I sleepless lie,
my soul with heavenly thoughts supply;
let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
no powers of darkness me molest.
6 Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
praise him, all creatures here below,
praise him above, angelic host,
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Scripture: Psalm 63:6 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS'S CANON
Glory to thee, my God, this night
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