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As with Gladness Men of Old
Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #82 (1978) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Epiphany 8 Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old
Did the guiding star behold;
As with joy they hailed its light,
Leading onward, beaming bright;
So, most gracious Lord, may we
Evermore be led by thee.
2 As with joyful steps they sped,
Savior, to thy lowly bed,
There to bend the knee before
Thee, whom heav'n and earth adore;
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek thy mercy seat.
3 As they offered gifts most rare
At thy cradle, rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin's alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to thee, our heav'nly king.
4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry day
Keep us in the narrow way;
And when earthly things are past,
Bring our ransomed souls at last
Where they need no star to guide,
Where no clouds thy glory hide.
5 In the heav'nly country bright
Need they no created light;
Thou its light, its joy, its crown,
Thou its sun which goes not down;
There forever may we sing
Alleluias to our King. Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
As with Gladness Men of Old
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johann Franck, 1618-1677 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #457 (1978) Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Topics: Epiphany 8 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest friend to me:
Ah, how long I've panted,
And my heart has fainted,
Thirsting, Lord, for thee!
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb;
I will suffer nought to hide thee,
Nought I ask beside thee.
2 In thine arm I rest me;
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
Ev'ry heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Sin and hell in conflict fell
With their bitter storms assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.
3 Hence, all fears and sadness,
For the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in.
Those who love the Father,
Though the storms may gather,
Still have peace within.
Yea, whate'er I here must bear,
Still in thee lies purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure!
Languages: English Tune Title: JESU, MEINE FREUDE
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Johann Franck, 1618-1677 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #458 (1978) Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Topics: Epiphany 8 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest friend to me:
Ah, how long I've panted,
And my heart has fainted,
Thirsting, Lord, for thee!
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb;
I will suffer nought to hide thee,
Nought I ask beside thee.
2 In thine arm I rest me;
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
Ev'ry heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Sin and hell in conflict fell
With their bitter storms assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.
3 Hence, all fears and sadness,
For the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in.
Those who love the Father,
Though the storms may gather,
Still have peace within.
Yea, whate'er I here must bear,
Still in thee lies purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure! Languages: English Tune Title: GUD SKAL, ALTING MAGE
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Hymnal: Voices United #101 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year C Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus Christ, to you we raise,
manifested by the star,
to the sages from afar;
branch of royal David's stem
in your birth at Bethlehem;
anthems be to you addressed
God in flesh made manifest.
2 Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet, Priest and King supreme;
and at Cana wedding-guest
in your Godhead manifest;
manifest in power divine,
changing water into wine:
anthems be to you addressed
God in flesh made manifest.
3 Manifest in making whole
palsied limbs and fainting soul;
manifest in valiant fight,
quelling all the devil's might;
manifest in gracious will,
ever bringing good from ill:
anthems be to you addressed
God in flesh made manifest.
4 Grant us grace to see you, Lord,
mirrored in your holy Word;
with your grace our lives endow,
grace to imitate you now,
that we like to you may be
at your great epiphany;
anthems be to you addressed
God in flesh made manifest. Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG (HINTZE)
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; Jacques de Réland; Josephine S. (Konwenne) Day; Wing-Hee Heyward Wong; Chirstopher Cheung; Megumi Hara; Haruo Harold Aihara Hymnal: Voices United #266 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace, How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
2 'Twas grace first taught my heart to fear
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'tis grace that brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me,
this word my hope secures;
God will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
5 When we've been there ten thousand years
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we'd first begun. Languages: Chinese; Cree; English; French; Inuktitut; Japanese; Mohawk; Ojibway Tune Title: AMAZING GRACE (NEW BRITAIN)
Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
How Firm a Foundation
Author: "K" Hymnal: Voices United #660 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year C First Line: How firm a foundation, you servants of God Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you servants of God,
is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can be said than to you has been said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed!
For I am your God and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen and help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you your deepest distress.
4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply:
the flame shall not hurt you, I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.
5 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not -- I will not desert to his foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavour to shake,
I'll never -- no, never -- no, never forsake!" Languages: English Tune Title: ST DENIO
How Firm a Foundation
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Author: Edward Mote Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #403 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Year C Epiphany 8 First Line: My hope is built on nothing else Refrain First Line: On Christ the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' love and righteousness;
I dare not trust this earthly frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
all other ground is sinking sand,
all other ground is sinking sand.
2 When shadows veil my Savior's face,
I rest upon unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain]
3 Christ's oath and covenant and blood
support me in the rising flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
Christ then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain]
4 When Christ shall come with trumpet sound,
oh, may I then in Love be found,
Dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 11:14 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLID ROCK
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone; Laurence Hull Stookey; Fernard Barth Hymnal: Voices United #331 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B First Line: The church's one foundation (L’église universelle) Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Spirit of the Living God
Author: Daniel Iverson; Michael Baughen Hymnal: Voices United #376 (1996) Meter: 7.5.7.5.8.7.5 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING GOD
Spirit of the Living God
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Voices United #213 (1996) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King! Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your risen Lord adore!
Rejoice, give thanks and sing
and triumph evermore:
[Refrain:]
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
rejoice; again I say, rejoice!
2 Jesus the Saviour reigns,
the God of truth and love;
when he had purged our sins,
he took his seat above. [Refrain]
3 God's kingdom cannot fail;
Christ rules o'er earth and heaven;
the keys of death and hell
are to our Jesus given. [Refrain]
4 Rejoice in glorious hope,
for Christ, the Judge, shall come
to glorify the saints
for their eternal home:
We then shall hear the archangel's voice;
the trump of God shall sound, rejoice! Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Fairest Lord Jesus
Hymnal: Voices United #341 (1996) Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,
O thou of God to earth come down:
thee will I cherish, thee will I honour,
thou my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
2 Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring;
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight,
and fair the twinkling, starry host;
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heaven can boast.
4 All fairest beauty heavenly and earthly,
wondrously, Jesus, is found in thee;
none can be nearer, fairer or dearer
than thou, my Saviour, art to me. Languages: English Tune Title: CRUSADERS' HYMN (SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU)
Fairest Lord Jesus
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Peuples, criez de joie et bondissez d'allégresse)
Author: Joachim Neander; Catherine Winkworth; Didier Rimaud Hymnal: Voices United #220 (1996) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, who rules all creation (Peuples, criez de joie et bondissez d'allégresse) Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, who rules all creation;
O my soul, praise him, at all times your health and salvation.
Come, all who hear, brothers and sisters draw near,
joining in glad adoration.
2 Praise to the Lord, above all things so mightily reigning,
keeping us safe at his side, and so gently sustaining.
Have you not seen, how all you needed has been
met by God's gracious ordaining?
3 Praise to the Lord, who will prosper our work and defend us;
surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend us:
ponder anew what the Almighty can do
who out of love will befriend us.
4 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that has life and breath come now with praises before him!
Let the Amen sound from God's people again:
gladly with praise we adore him.
Languages: English; French Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Peuples, criez de joie et bondissez d'allégresse)
Sing Praise to God, Who Has Shaped
Author: Joachim Neander; Madeleine Forell Marshall Hymnal: Voices United #221 (1996) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B First Line: Sing praise to God, who has shaped and sustains all creation! Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Sing Praise to God, Who Has Shaped
The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone Hymnal: Voices United #332 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the word:
from heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Elect from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 'Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore;
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blessed,
and the great Church victorious
shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth hath union
with God, the Three in one,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee. Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Seek Ye First the Kingdom
Author: Karen Lafferty Hymnal: Voices United #356 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A First Line: Seek ye first the kingdom of God Languages: English Tune Title: SEEK YE FIRST
Seek Ye First the Kingdom
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #442 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Year A Epiphany 8 First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: O lift me up, and I shall be Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
new heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I'm onward bound,
“O plant me, God, on higher ground.”
Refrain:
O lift me up, and I shall be
by faith in heaven eternally,
A higher plane than I have found,
O plant me, God, on higher ground.
2 My heart has no desire to stay
where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
my prayer, my aim is higher ground. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
the song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height,
and catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heaven I’ve found,
“God, lead me on the higher ground.” [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
Take up your cross, the Saviour said
Author: Charles William Everest Hymnal: Voices United #561 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year C Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Saviour said,
if you would my disciple be;
take up your cross with willing heart
and humbly follow after me.
2 Take up your cross; let not its weight
fill your weak spirit with alarm;
Christ's strength shall bear your spirit up,
and brace your heart, and nerve your arm.
3 Take up your cross, heed not the shame,
nor let your foolish pride rebel;
your Saviour once accepted death
upon a cross, on Calvary's hill.
4 Take up your cross, and follow Christ,
think not till death to lay it down;
for only those who bear the cross
may hope to wear the glorious crown. Languages: English Tune Title: HESPERUS (QUEBEC)
Take up your cross, the Saviour said
Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Author: Henry Francis Lyte; Ecumenical Women's Center Hymnal: Voices United #240 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the God of heaven;
glad of heart your carols raise;
ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven
who, like me, should sing God's praise?
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the Maker all your days!
2 Praise God for the grace and favour
shown our forebears in distress;
God is still the same forever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Sing our Maker's faithfulness!
3 Like a loving parent caring,
God knows well our feeble frame;
gladly all our burdens bearing,
still to countless years the same.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
All within me, praise God's name!
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.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Praise the high eternal one.
5 Angels, teach us adoration,
you behold God face to face;
sun and moon and all creation,
dwellers all in time and space.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Praise with us the God of grace! Tune Title: PRAISE, MY SOUL
Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Hear the Voice of God, So Tender
Author: Lavon Bayler Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #174 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Year B Epiphany 8 Scripture: Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: RAQUEL
Hear the Voice of God, So Tender
We Would Be Building
Author: Purd E. Deitz Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #607 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Year C Epiphany 8 First Line: We would be building; temples still undone Scripture: Luke 6:47-49 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
We Would Be Building
Take Time to Be Holy
Author: William D. Longstaff Hymnal: Voices United #672 (1996) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy,
speak oft with your Lord;
abide in him always,
and feed on his word.
Make friends of God's children,
help those who are weak,
forgetting in nothing
his blessing to seek.
2 Take time to be holy,
let him be your guide,
and run not before him,
whatever betide.
In joy or in sorrow,
still follow the Lord,
and, looking to Jesus,
still trust in his word.
3 Take time to be holy,
be calm in your soul,
each thought and each motive
beneath his control.
Thus led by his spirit
to fountains of love,
you soon shall be fitted
for service above. Languages: English Tune Title: HOLINESS
Take Time to Be Holy
O God of Mercy, God of Light
Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #425 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Topics: Epiphany 8 Lyrics: 1 O God of mercy, God of light,
In love and mercy infinite,
Teach us, as ever in your sight,
To live our lives in you.
2 You sent your Son to die for all,
That our lost world might hear your call;
Oh, hear us, lest we stray and fall!
We rest our hope in you.
3 Teach us the lesson Jesus taught:
To feel for those his blood has bought,
That ev'ry deed and word and thought
May work a work for you.
4 For all are kindred, far and wide,
Since Jesus Christ for all has died;
Grant us the will, and grace provide
To love them all in you.
5 In sickness, sorrow, want, or care,
Each other's burdens help us share;
May we, where help is needed, there
Give help as though to you.
6 And may your Holy Spirit move
All those who live to live in love,
Till you receive in heav'n above
Those who have lived to you. Languages: English Tune Title: JUST AS I AM
O God of Mercy, God of Light
Salvation unto Us Has Come
Author: Paul Speratus, 1484-1551 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #297 (1978) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Epiphany 8 Lyrics: 1 Salvation unto us has come
By God's free grace and favor;
Good works cannot avert our doom,
They help and save us never.
Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone,
Who did for all the world atone;
He is our mediator.
2 Theirs was a false, misleading dream
Who thought God's law was given
That sinners might themselves redeem
And by their works gain heaven.
The Law is but a mirror bright
To bring the inbred sin to light
That lurks within our nature.
3 And yet the Law fulfilled must be,
Or we were lost forever;
Therefore God sent his Son that he
Might us from death deliver.
He all the Law for us fulfilled,
And thus his Father's anger stilled
Which over us impended.
4 Faith clings to Jesus' cross alone
And rests in him unceasing;
And by its fruits true faith is known,
With love and hope increasing.
For faith alone can justify;
Works serve our neighbor and supply
The proof that faith is living.
5 All blessing, honor, thanks, and praise
To Father, Son, and Spirit,
The God who saved us by his grace,
All glory to his merit.
O triune God in heav'n above,
You have revealed your saving love;
Your blessed name we hallow. Languages: English Tune Title: ES IS DAS HEIL
Salvation unto Us Has Come
Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
Author: Frances E. Cox, 1812-1897; Johann J. Schütz, 1640-1690 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #542 (1978) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: Epiphany 8 Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God, the highest good,
The author of creation,
The God of love who understood
Our need for his salvation.
With healing balm our souls he fills
And ev'ry faithless murmur stills:
To God all praise and glory!
2 What God’s almighty pow'r has made,
In mercy he is keeping;
By morning glow or evening shade,
His eye is never sleeping;
Within the kingdom of his might
All things are just and good and right:
To God all praise and glory!
3 We sought the Lord in our distress;
O God, in mercy hear us.
Our Savior saw our helplessness
And came with peace to cheer us.
For this we thank and praise the Lord
Who is by one and all adored:
To God all praise and glory!
4 Let all who name Christ’s holy name
Give God the praise and glory.
Let all who know his pow'r proclaim
Aloud the wondrous story.
Cast ev'ry idol from its throne,
For God is God, and he alone:
To God all praise and glory! Languages: English Tune Title: LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN, IHR
Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
Author: Joy F. Patterson Hymnal: Voices United #680 (1996) Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year C Lyrics: 1 Isaiah the prophet has written of old
how God's new creation shall come,
instead of the thorn tree the fir tree shall grow;
the wolf shall lie down with the lamb.
The mountains and hills shall break forth into song,
the peoples be led forth in peace,
for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of God
as the waters cover the sea.
2 Yet nations still prey on the meek of the world,
and conflict turns parent from child.
Your people despoil all the sweetness of earth;
the brier and the thorn tree grow wild.
God, bring to fruition your will for the earth,
that no one shall hurt or destroy,
when wisdom and justice shall reign in the land
and your people shall go forth in joy. Languages: English Tune Title: SAMANTHRA
Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Author: Frederick William Faber Hymnal: Voices United #271 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year B Lyrics: 1 There's a wideness in God's mercy
like the wideness of the sea;
there's a kindness in God's justice
which is more than liberty.
2 There is no place where earth's sorrows
are more felt than up in heaven;
there is no place where earth's failings
have such gracious judgement given.
3 There is plentiful redemption
in the blood that Christ has shed;
there is joy for all the members
in the sorrows of the Head.
4 Troubled souls, why will you scatter
like a crowd of frightened sheep?
Foolish hearts, why will you wander
from a love so true and deep?
5 For the love of God is broader
than the measures of the mind,
and the heart of the Eternal
is most wonderfully kind. Tune Title: GOTT WILL'S MACHEN
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
O My Soul, Bless Your Creator
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #13 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Year B Epiphany 8 Scripture: Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
O My Soul, Bless Your Creator
Yigdal Elohim Chai (The God of Abraham Praise)
Author: Daniel ben Judah; Max Landsberg; Moses Maimonides, 12th century; Newton Mann Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #24 (1995) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Topics: Year B Epiphany 8 Lyrics: Hebrew:
Yigdal elohim chai v'yishtabach,
nimtza v'ein eit el m'tziuto
Echad v'ein yachid k'yichudo,
nelam v'gai ein sof l'achduto.
1 The God of Abraham praise,
all praises to God's name,
who was and is and is to be,
fore'er the same!
The one eternal God,
before what now appears;
the First, the Last:
beyond all thought
through timeless years!
2 God's spirit freely flows,
high surging where it will;
God spoke of old in prophet's word;
that word speaks still.
Established is God's law,
and changeless it shall stand
deep written on the human heart,
in every land.
3 God has eternal life
implanted in the soul;
God's love shall be
our strength and stay,
while ages roll.
All praise the living God!
Extol that hallowed name,
who was, and is, and ever shall
be still the same!
4 The God of Sarah praise,
all praises to God's name,
who was and is and is to be,
fore'er the same!
The one eternal God,
before what now appears;
the First, the Last: beyond all thought
through timeless years!
Scripture: Exodus 3:14 Languages: Hebrew, English Tune Title: LEONI
Yigdal Elohim Chai (The God of Abraham Praise)
Spirit of the Living God
Author: Daniel Iverson Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #283 (1995) Meter: 7.5.7.5.8.7.5 Topics: Year B Epiphany 8 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: IVERSON
Spirit of the Living God
The Earth and All Who Breathe
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Voices United #295 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A Tune Title: ICH HALTE TREULICH STILL
The Earth and All Who Breathe
Come and Find the Quiet Centre
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Voices United #374 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A Lyrics: 1 Come and find the quiet centre
in the crowded life we lead,
find the room for hope to enter,
find the frame where we are freed:
clear the chaos and the clutter,
clear our eyes, that we can see
all the things that really matter,
be at peace, and simply be.
2 Silence is a friend who claims us,
cools the heat and slows the pace,
God it is who speaks and names us,
knows our being, face to face,
making space within our thinking,
lifting shades to show the sun,
raising courage when we're shrinking,
finding scope for faith begun.
3 In the Spirit let us travel,
open to each other's pain,
let our loves and fears unravel,
celebrate the space we gain:
there's a place for deepest dreaming,
there's a time for heart to care,
in the Spirit's lively scheming
there is always room to spare! Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING
Come and Find the Quiet Centre
Be Not Dismayed (God Will Take Care of You)
Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #460 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Year A Epiphany 8 First Line: Be not dismayed whate'er betide Refrain First Line: God will take care of you Lyrics: 1 Be not dismayed whate'er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath God's wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.
Refrain:
God will take care of you,
through every day, o'er all the way;
God will take care of you,
God will take care of you.
2 Through days of toil when heart grows frail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you. [Refrain]
3 All you may need God will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you. [Refrain]
4 No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon God's breast,
God will take care of you. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 91 Languages: English Tune Title: MARTN
Be Not Dismayed (God Will Take Care of You)
Steal Away
Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #599 (1995) Meter: 5.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Year C Epiphany 8 First Line: I hear God calling Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal away Lyrics: Refrain:
Steal away, steal away,
steal away to Jesus!
Steal away, steal away home,
I don't have long to stay here!
1 I hear God calling,
God called me by the thunder;
the trumpet sounds within my soul,
I don't have long to stay here. [Refrain]
2 Green trees are bending,
poor sinners stands a-trembling;
the trumpet sounds within my soul,
I don't have long to stay here. [Refrain]
3 I hear God calling,
God calls me by the lightning;
the trumpet sounds within my soul,
I don't have long to stay here. [Refrain]
4 Tombstones are bursting,
poor sinner stands a-trembling;
the trumpet sounds within my soul,
I don't have long to stay here. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Languages: English Tune Title: STEAL AWAY
Steal Away
Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom
Author: Anders Frostenson; Fred Kaan Hymnal: Voices United #643 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A Languages: English Tune Title: FOR THE BREAD
Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom
O God of Bethel
Author: Philip Doddridge; John Logan Hymnal: Voices United #650 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A First Line: O God of Bethel, by whose hand Lyrics: 1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand
your people still are fed;
who through this earthly pilgrimage
have all your servants led:
2 our vows, our prayers, we now present
before your throne of grace.
God of past ages, be the God
of each succeeding race.
3 Through each perplexing path of life
our wandering footsteps guide;
give us each day our daily bread,
and shelter fit provide.
4 O spread your covering wings around,
till all our wanderings cease,
and at our God's beloved abode
our souls arrive in peace. Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG (HAYDN)
O God of Bethel
Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
Author: Joy F. Patterson Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #108 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Year C Epiphany 8 Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13 Languages: English Tune Title: JUDAS AND MARY
Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
What Wondrous Love Is This
Author: Claude Rozier Hymnal: Voices United #147 (1996) Meter: 12.9.12.9 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year C First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul (Ô merveilleux amour pour ma vie) Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul,
what wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul.
2 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul,
what wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, that caused the Lord of life
to lay aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
to lay aside his crown for my soul.
3 To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing,
to God and to the Lamb, I will sing:
to God and to the Lamb who is the great I AM,
while millions join the theme I will sing, I will sing;
while millions join the theme I will sing.
4 And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on;
and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
And through eternity I’ll sing on. Languages: English; French Tune Title: WONDROUS LOVE
What Wondrous Love Is This
What Wondrous Love Is This
Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #223 (1995) Meter: 12.9.12.12.9 Topics: Year C Epiphany 8 First Line: What wondrous love is this, O my soul! O my soul! Lyrics: 1 What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this!
that Christ should come in bliss
to bear the heavy cross for my soul, for my soul,
to bear the heavy cross for my soul!
2 To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing,
to God and to the Lamb, I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am,
while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;
while millions join the theme, I will sing.
3 And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
and when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on!
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,
and through eternity I’ll sing on!
Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Languages: English Tune Title: WONDROUS LOVE (CHRISTOPHER)
What Wondrous Love Is This
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Hymnal: Voices United #291 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A 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
For Beauty of Prairies
Author: Walter Farquharson Hymnal: Voices United #303 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A First Line: For beauty of prairies, for grandeur of trees Tune Title: ST BASIL
For Beauty of Prairies
Touch the Earth Lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Voices United #307 (1996) Meter: 5.5.10 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster,
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently, and making us one. Languages: English Tune Title: TENDERNESS
Touch the Earth Lightly
Mikotoba o kudasai (Make a Gift of Your Holy Word)
Author: Paul R. Gregory; Yasushige Imakoma Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #317 (1995) Meter: 8.11.6.7.7.7.7 Topics: Year C Epiphany 8 First Line: Mikotba o kudasai (Make a gift of your holy Word) Scripture: Amos 8:11 Languages: Japanese, English Tune Title: MIKOTOBA
Mikotoba o kudasai (Make a Gift of Your Holy Word)
Each Winter as the Year Grows Older
Author: William Gay Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #435 (1995) Meter: 9.6.9.6.6 Topics: Year C Epiphany 8 Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL OF HOPE
Each Winter as the Year Grows Older
I've Got a Feeling
Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #458 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Year A Epiphany 8 Lyrics: 1 I've got a feeling,
everything is gonna be all right.
O I've got a feeling,
everything is gonna be all right.
O I've got a feeling,
everything is gonna be all right,
be all right, be all right, be all right.
2 Jesus already told me
everything is gonna be all right.
O Jesus already told me,
everything is gonna be all right.
O Jesus already told me,
everything is gonna be all right,
be all right, be all right, be all right.
3 The Spirit has confirmed it,
everything is gonna be all right.
O the Spirit has confirmed it,
everything is gonna be all right.
O the Spirit has confirmed it,
everything is gonna be all right,
be all right, be all right, be all right.
Languages: English Tune Title: I'VE GOT A FEELING
I've Got a Feeling
God's Eye Is on the Sparrow
Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #475 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Year A Epiphany 8 First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged,
why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely,
and long for heaven and home,
When God is ever my portion?
My constant Friend will be:
God's eye is on the sparrow,
and I know God watches me;
God's eye is on the sparrow,
and I know God watches me.
Refrain:
I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
God's eye is on the sparrow,
and I know God watches me.
2 “Let not your heart be troubled,”
Christ's tender word I hear,
And resting on God's goodness,
I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path God leads me
but one step I may see:
God's eye is on the sparrow,
and I know God watches me;
God's eye is on the sparrow,
and I know God watches me. [Refrain]
3 Whenever I am tempted,
whenever clouds arise,
When song give place to sighing,
when hope within me dies,
I then draw the close to my Savior,
from care I am set free:
God's eye is on the sparrow,
and I know God watches me;
God's eye is on the sparrow,
and I know God watches me. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 10:26-30 Languages: English Tune Title: SPARROW
God's Eye Is on the Sparrow
Someone Asked the Question (Why We Sing)
Author: Kirk Franklin Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #523 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Year A Epiphany 8 First Line: Someone asked the question, "Why do we sing? Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Scripture: Luke 12:4-7 Languages: English Tune Title: WHY WE SING
Someone Asked the Question (Why We Sing)
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Voices United #533 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Topics: Epiphany 8 Year C Lyrics: 1 When, in our music, God is glorified,
and adoration leaves no room for pride,
it is as though the whole creation cried
Hallelujah!
2 How often, making music, we have found
a new dimension in the world of sound,
as worship moved us to a more profound
Hallelujah!
3 So has the church in liturgy and song,
in faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
borne witness to the truth in every tongue,
Hallelujah!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
when utmost evil strove against the light?
Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight:
Hallelujah!
5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always
Hallelujah! Tune Title: ENGELBERG
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Bless God, O My Soul
Author: Russell E. Sonafrank II Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #549 (1995) Topics: Year B Epiphany 8 First Line: When we suffer, God sends healing Refrain First Line: Bless God, O my soul! Lyrics: Response:
Bless God, O my soul!
All within me bless God's name!
Bless God, who was, and is,
and shall ever be the same!
1 When we suffer, God sends healing;
when we sin, our God forgives;
From the grave our God redeems us,
and by grace we rise to live! [Response]
2 With compassion God works justice
when oppression shackles truth;
Like the phoenix, God restores us
to the vigor of our youth. [Response]
3 God will not be always chiding,
nor forever angry be;
God will deal with us in mercy,
not according to our sin. [Response]
4 As a parent's love is endless,
so God's mercy follows us;
For the One who framed our being
well recalls that we are dust! [Response]
5 God removes all our transgressions
far as east is from the west;
For the grace of God is great
as heaven stands high above the earth!
Bless God, hosts of heaven,
everyone who does God's will!
God's dominion never ends!
Bless God, O my soul. Scripture: Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: SPRING WOODS
Bless God, O My Soul
Bless Now, O God, the Journey
Author: Sylvia Dunstan Hymnal: Voices United #633 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A Languages: English Tune Title: THORNBURY
Bless Now, O God, the Journey
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick; Katharina von Schlagel Hymnal: Voices United #652 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Epiphany 8 Year A First Line: Be still, my soul, for God is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul, for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Trust in your God, your Saviour and your guide,
who through all changes faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul, your best, your heavenly friend
through stormy ways leads to a peaceful end.
2 Be still, my soul, for God will undertake
to guide the future surely as the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul, life's tempests still obey
the voice that once the waves' wild fury strayed.
3 Be still, my soul, the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever in God's peace;
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
love’s joys restored, our strivings shall cease.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be Still, My Soul
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