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Christ, enthroned in highest heaven
Author: R. F. Littledale, 1833-90 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #327 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Funerals and the Departed Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: AD PERENNIS VITAE FONTEM
Christ, enthroned in highest heaven
God be in my head
Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #642 (2013) Meter: Irregular Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 God be in my head,
and in my understanding;
2 God be in mine eyes,
and in my looking;
3 God be in my mouth,
and in my speaking;
4 God be in my heart,
and in my thinking;
5 God be at mine end,
and at my departing. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD BE IN MY HEAD
God be in my head
God be in my head, and in my understanding
Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #328 (1986) Meter: 12.10.10.10.11 Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Funerals and the Departed 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. Languages: English Tune Title: GOD BE IN MY HEAD
God be in my head, and in my understanding
Give rest, O Christ
Author: William John Birkbeck (1869-1916) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #351 (2013) Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: Give rest, O Christ,
to thy servant with thy saints,
where sorrow and pain are no more;
neither sighing, but life everlasting.
Thou only art immortal,
the Creator and Maker of man;
and we are mortal, formed of the earth,
and unto earth shall we return;
for so thou didst ordain
when thou createdst me, saying:
'Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.'
All we go down to the dust,
and, weeping o'er the grave we make our song:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Give rest, O Christ,
to thy servant with thy saints,
where sorrow and pain are no more;
neither sighing, but life everlasting. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:7 Languages: English Tune Title: KONTAKION OF THE DEAD
Give rest, O Christ
They whose course on earth is o'er
Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #462 (1986) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 THEY whose course on earth is o’er,
Think they of their brethren more?
They before the throne who bow,
Feel they for their brethren now?
2 We by enemies distrest,
They in paradise at rest;
We the captives, they the freed;
We and they are one indeed:
3 One in all we seek or shun,
One, because our Lord is one;
One in home and one in love;
We below, and they above.
4 They whom space on earth divides,
Mountains, rivers, ocean-tides;
Have they with each other part?
Have they fellowship in heart?
5 Each to each may be unknown,
Wide apart their lots be thrown;
Yet in sacrament and prayer
Each with other hath a share.
6 Saints departed, even thus
Hold communion still with us;
Still with us, beyond the veil,
Praising, pleading without fail.
7 So with them our hearts we raise,
Share their work and join their praise,
Rendering worship, thanks and love
To the Trinity above. Languages: Latin Tune Title: VIENNA
They whose course on earth is o'er
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (1697-after 1768); Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #594 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief and 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: your God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be clear at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
his voice, who ruled them while he dwelt 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 joy restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: Psalm 124 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side
Author: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, b. 1697; Jane Laurie Borthwick, 1813-97 Hymnal: New English Praise #625 (2006) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Funerals and the Departed Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as he has the past.
Thy hope, thy 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 dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know his love, his heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrows and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay,
From his own fulness, 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 forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side
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: Funerals and The Departed 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
We shall see him in the morning
Author: Randle Manwaring (1912-2010) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #354 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Funerals and The Departed Scripture: John 21:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: HEANISH
We shall see him in the morning
Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Author: Christian Gellert, 1715-69; Frances Cox, 1812-97 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #112 (1986) Meter: 7.8.7.8.4 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Jesus lives! Thy terrors now
Can, O Death, no more appal us;
Jesus lives! by this we know
Thou, O grave, canst not enthral us.
Alleluya!
2 Jesus lives! henceforth is death
But the gate of life immortal;
This shall calm our trembling breath,
When we pass its gloomy portal.
Alleluya!
3 Jesus lives! for us he died;
Then, alone to Jesus living,
Pure in heart may we abide,
Glory to our Saviour giving.
Alleluya!
4 Jesus lives! our hearts know well
Nought from us his love shall sever;
Life, nor death, nor powers of hell
Tear us from his keeping ever.
Alleluya!
5 Jesus lives! to him the throne
Over all the world is given;
May we go where he is gone,
Rest and reign with him in heaven.
Alleluya! Languages: English Tune Title: ST ALBINUS
Jesus lives! thy terrors now
Now is eternal life
Author: G. W. Briggs, 1875-1959 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #114 (1986) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTCHURCH
Now is eternal life
What sweet of life endureth
Author: St John of Damascus, c. 750; Athelstan Riley, 1858-1945 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #330 (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Funerals and the Departed Lyrics: 1 What sweet of life endureth
Unmixed with bitter pain?
’Midst earthly change and chances
What glory doth remain?
2 All is a feeble shadow,
A dream that will not stay;
Death cometh in a moment,
And taketh all away.
3 O Christ, a light transcendent
Shines in thy countenance,
And none can tell the sweetness,
The beauty of thy glance.
4 In this may thy poor servants
His joy eternal find;
Thou calledst them, O rest them,
Thou lover of mankind! Languages: English Tune Title: ST MARY MAGDALENE
What sweet of life endureth
Nearer, my God, to thee
Author: Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #352 (2013) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
E'en though it be a cross
that raiseth me,
still all my song shall be:
'Nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!'
2 Though, like the wanderer,
the sun gone down,
darkness be over me,
my rest a stone;
yet in my dreams I'd be
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
3 There let the way appear
steps unto heaven —
all that thou sendest me
in mercy given —
angels to beckon me
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
4 Then, with my waking thoughts
bright with thy praise,
out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise;
so by my woes to be
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee! Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Languages: English Tune Title: HORBURY
Nearer, my God, to thee
Lord, it belongs not to my care
Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-91 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #402 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Lord, it belongs not to my care
Whether I die or live;
To love and serve thee is my share,
And this thy grace must give.
2 If life be long, I will be glad
That I may long obey;
If short, yet why should I be sad
To end my little day!
3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms
Than he went through before;
He that into God's kingdom comes
Must enter by this door.
4 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet
Thy blessèd face to see:
For if thy work on earth be sweet,
What will thy glory be!
5 My knowledge of that life is small,
The eye of faith is dim;
But 'tis enough that Christ knows all,
And I shall be with him.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST MARY
Lord, it belongs not to my care
In heavenly love abiding
Author: Anna Laetitia Waring (1823-1910) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #681 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 In heavenly love abiding,
no change my heart shall fear;
and safe is such confiding,
for nothing changes here:
the storm may roar without me,
my heart may low be laid;
but God is round about me,
and can I be dismayed?
2 Wherever he may guide me,
no want shall turn me back;
my Shepherd is beside me,
and nothing can I lack:
his wisdom ever waketh,
his sight is never dim,
he knows the way he taketh,
and I will walk with him.
3 Green pastures are before me,
which yet I have not seen;
bright skies will soon be o'er me,
where darkest clouds have been;
my hope I cannot measure,
my path to life is free;
my Saviour has my treasure,
and he will walk with me. Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8 Languages: English Tune Title: PENLAN
In heavenly love abiding
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: Funerals and The Departed 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
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #24 (2013) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended,
the darkness falls at thy behest;
to thee our morning hymns ascended,
thy praise shall sanctify our rest.
2 We thank thee that thy Church unsleeping,
while earth rolls onward into light,
through all the world her watch is keeping,
and rests not now by day or night.
3 As o'er each continent and island
the dawn leads on another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor dies the strain of praise away.
4 The sun that bids us rest is waking
our brethren 'neath the western sky,
and hour by hour fresh lips are making
thy wondrous doings heard on high.
5 So be it, Lord: thy throne shall never,
like earth's proud empires, pass away;
thy kingdom stands, and grows for ever,
till all thy creatures own thy sway. Scripture: Daniel 2:44 Languages: English Tune Title: ST CLEMENT
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
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: Funerals and The Departed 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
Joy and triumph everlasting
Author: Adam of St Victor; Robert Bridges, 1844-1930 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #229 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Joy and triumph everlasting
Hath the heavenly Church on high;
For that pure immortal gladness
All our feast-days mourn and sigh:
Yet in death’s dark desert wild
Doth the mother aid her child,
Guards celestial thence attend us,
Stand in combat to defend us.
2 Here the world’s perpetual warfare
Holds from heaven the soul apart;
Legioned foes in shadowy terror
Vex the Sabbath of the heart.
O how happy that estate
Where delight doth not abate;
For that home the spirit yearneth,
Where none languisheth nor mourneth.
3 There the body hath no torment,
There the mind is free from care,
There is every voice rejoicing,
Every heart is loving there.
Angels in that city dwell;
Them their King delighteth well:
Still they joy and weary never,
More and more desiring ever.
4 There the seers and fathers holy,
There the prophets glorified,
All their doubts and darkness ended,
In the Light of light abide.
There the Saints, whose memories old
We in faithful hymns uphold,
Have forgot their bitter story
In the joy of Jesu’s glory.
5 There from lowliness exalted
Dwelleth Mary, Queen of grace,
Ever with her presence pleading
'Gainst the sin of Adam's race.
To that glory of the blest,
By their prayers and faith confest,
Us, us too, when death hath freed us,
Christ of his good mercy lead us. Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVAN PSALM 42
Joy and triumph everlasting
Brief life is here our portion
Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #326a (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Sickness and Health Funerals and the Departed Lyrics: 1 Brief life is here our portion,
Brief sorrow, short-lived care;
The life that knows no ending,
The tearless life is there.
2 O happy retribution,
Short toil, eternal rest;
For mortals and for sinners
A mansion with the blest.
3 There grief is turned to pleasure,
Such pleasure as below
No human voice can utter,
No human heart can know.
4 For he whom now we trust in
Shall then be seen and known,
And they that know and see him,
Shall have him for their own.
5 The morning shall awaken,
The shadows shall decay,
And each true-hearted servant
Shall shine as doth the day.
6 Then all the halls of Sion
For ay shall be complete,
And in the Land of Beauty,
All things of beauty meet.
Languages: English Tune Title: DEVONSHIRE
Brief life is here our portion
Brief life is here our portion
Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #326b (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: Sickness and Health Funerals and the Departed Lyrics: 1 Brief life is here our portion,
Brief sorrow, short-lived care;
The life that knows no ending,
The tearless life is there.
2 O happy retribution,
Short toil, eternal rest;
For mortals and for sinners
A mansion with the blest.
3 There grief is turned to pleasure,
Such pleasure as below
No human voice can utter,
No human heart can know.
4 For he whom now we trust in
Shall then be seen and known,
And they that know and see him,
Shall have him for their own.
5 The morning shall awaken,
The shadows shall decay,
And each true-hearted servant
Shall shine as doth the day.
6 Then all the halls of Sion
For ay shall be complete,
And in the Land of Beauty,
All things of beauty meet. Tune Title: ST ALPEGE
Brief life is here our portion
Jesu, Son of Mary
Author: Edmund Palmer, 1856-1931 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #329a (1986) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Funerals and the Departed Lyrics: 1 Jesu, Son of Mary,
Fount of life alone,
Here we hail thee present
On thine altar-throne.
Humbly we adore thee,
Lord of endless might,
In the mystic symbols
Veiled from earthly sight.
2 Think, O Lord, in mercy
On the souls of those
Who, in faith gone from us,
Now in death repose.
Here 'mid stress and conflict
Toils can never cease;
There, the warfare ended,
Bid them rest in peace.
3 Often were they wounded
In the deadly strife;
Heal them, Good Physician,
With the balm of life.
Every taint of evil,
Frailty and decay,
Good and gracious Saviour,
Cleanse and purge away.
4 Rest eternal grant them,
After weary fight;
Shed on them the radiance
Of thy heavenly light.
Lead them onward, upward,
To the holy place,
Where thy saints made perfect
Gaze upon thy face. Languages: English Tune Title: SWAHILI
Jesu, Son of Mary
Jesu, Son of Mary
Author: Edmund Palmer, 1856-1931 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #329b (1986) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Sacraments and Other Rites Funerals and the Departed Lyrics: 1 Jesu, Son of Mary,
Fount of life alone,
Here we hail thee present
On thine altar-throne.
Humbly we adore thee,
Lord of endless might,
In the mystic symbols
Veiled from earthly sight.
2 Think, O Lord, in mercy
On the souls of those
Who, in faith gone from us,
Now in death repose.
Here 'mid stress and conflict
Toils can never cease;
There, the warfare ended,
Bid them rest in peace.
3 Often were they wounded
In the deadly strife;
Heal them, Good Physician,
With the balm of life.
Every taint of evil,
Frailty and decay,
Good and gracious Saviour,
Cleanse and purge away.
4 Rest eternal grant them,
After weary fight;
Shed on them the radiance
Of thy heavenly light.
Lead them onward, upward,
To the holy place,
Where thy saints made perfect
Gaze upon thy face. Tune Title: CORPUS DOMINI
Jesu, Son of Mary
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
Author: H. F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #331 (1986) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Funerals and The Departed 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! Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
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: Funerals and The Departed 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: Funerals and The Departed 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: Funerals and The Departed 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
He wants not friends that hath thy love
Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-91 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #371 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 He wants not friends that hath thy love,
And may converse and walk with thee
And with thy saints, here and above,
With whom forever I must be.
2 Within the fellowship of saints
Is wisdom, safety and delight;
And when my heart declines and faints,
It’s raisèd by their heat and light.
3 As for my friends, they are not lost:
The several vessels of thy fleet
Though parted now, by tempests tossed,
Shall safely in the haven meet.
4 We still are centred all in thee,
Though distant, members of one Head;
Within one family we be,
And by one faith and spirit led.
5 Before thy throne we daily meet
As joint-petitioners to thee;
In spirit each the other greet,
And shall again each other see.
6 The heavenly hosts, world without end,
Shall be my company above;
And thou, my best and surest Friend,
Who shall divide me from thy love?
Languages: English Tune Title: CAMERONIAN MIDNIGHT HYMN
He wants not friends that hath thy love
Jerusalem the golden
Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th century; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #381 (1986) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
With milk and honey blest,
Beneath thy contemplation
Sink heart and voice opprest.
I know not, O I know not,
What social joys are there,
What radiancy of glory,
What light beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Sion,
Conjubilant with song,
And bright with many an angel,
And all the martyr throng;
The Prince is ever in them,
The daylight is serene,
The pastures of the blessèd
Are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David,
And there, from care released,
The song of them that triumph,
The shout of them that feast;
And they who, with their Leader,
Have conquered in the fight,
For ever and for ever
Are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessèd country,
Shall I ever see thy face?
O sweet and blessed country,
Shall I ever win thy grace?
Exult, O dust and ashes!
The Lord shall be thy part:
His only, his for ever,
Thou shalt be, and thou art!
Languages: English Tune Title: EWING
Jerusalem the golden
Let saints on earth in concert sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #396 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Let saints on earth in concert sing
With those whose work is done;
For all the servants of our King
In earth and heaven are one.
2 One family, we dwell in him,
One Church, above, beneath;
Though now divided by the stream,
The narrow stream of death.
3 One army of the living God,
To his command we bow;
Part of his host has crossed the flood,
And part is crossing now.
4 E'en now to their eternal home
There pass some spirits blest,
While others to the margin come,
Waiting their call to rest.
5 Jesu, be thou our constant Guide;
Then, when the word is given,
Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide,
And bring us safe to heaven. Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE
Let saints on earth in concert sing
The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want
Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #459 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed 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 no 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
There is a land of pure delight
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #460 (1986) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed 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!
Languages: English Tune Title: BEULAH
There is a land of pure delight
Because the Lord is my shepherd
Author: Christopher Walker (b. 1947) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #596 (2013) Topics: Funerals and The Departed Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: [Because the Lord is my shepherd]
Because the Lord is my shepherd
Bless the Lord, my soul
Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #600 (2013) Topics: Funerals and The Departed First Line: Forget not my soul all God's good deeds Scripture: Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: [Bless the Lord, my soul]
Bless the Lord, my soul
Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples
Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #659 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples,
countless the crowd but their voices are one;
vast is the sight and majestic their singing:
'God has the victory; he reigns from the throne!'
2 These have come out of the hardest oppression,
now they may stand in the presence of God,
serving their Lord day and night in his temple,
ransomed and cleansed by the Lamb's precious blood.
3 Gone is their thirst and no more shall they hunger,
God is their shelter, his power at their side:
sun shall not pain them, no burning will torture;
Jesus the Lamb is their shepherd and guide.
4 He will go with them to clear living water
flowing from springs which his mercy supplies;
gone is their grief and their trials are over,
God wipes away every tear from their eyes.
5 Blessing and glory and wisdom and power
be to the Saviour again and again;
might and thanksgiving and honour for ever
be to our God: Alleluia! Amen. Scripture: Revelation 7 Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA
Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples
Jerusalem the golden
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Bernard of Cluny (12h century) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #683 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blest,
beneath thy contemplation
sink heart and voice opprest.
I know not, O I know not
what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Sion,
conjubilant with song,
and bright with many an angel,
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever with them,
the daylight is serene,
the pastures of the blessèd
are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from care released,
the shout of them that triumph,
the song of them that feast;
and they, who with their leader
have conquered in the fight,
for ever and for ever
are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessèd country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessèd country
that eager hearts expect!
Jesu, in mercy bring us
to that dear land of rest;
who art, with God the Father
and Spirit, ever blest. Scripture: Revelation 21:1-18 Languages: English Tune Title: EWING
Jerusalem the golden
O God, our help in ages past
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #746 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home;
2 Under the shadow of thy throne
thy saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is thine arm alone,
and our defence is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting thou art God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in thy sight
are like an evening gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the opening day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be thou our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home. Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: ST ANNE
O God, our help in ages past
O love that wilt not let me go
Author: George Matheson (1842-1906) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #752 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed 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: Matthew 11:28-29 Languages: English Tune Title: ST MARGARET
O love that wilt not let me go
The God of love my shepherd is
Author: George Herbert (1593-1633) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #792 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed 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: Funerals and The Departed 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: Funerals and The Departed 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's my Shepherd, I'll not want
Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #799a (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Funerals and The Departed 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: Funerals and The Departed 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
And I will trust in you alone
Author: Stuart Townend (b. 1963) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #800 (2013) Topics: Funerals and The Departed First Line: The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord's my shepherd]
And I will trust in you alone
Psalm 84: How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #163 (2015) Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Longing for God; Refuge; The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Year C; The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9); Service Music for Mass Responsorial Psalm; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Responsorial Psalm; Rites of the Church Dedication of a Church; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the Lord Refrain First Line: How lovely is your dwelling place Scripture: Psalm 84:2-7 Languages: English Tune Title: [My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the Lord]
Psalm 84: How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
Now the Green Blade Rises
Author: J M C Crum, 1872-1958 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #328 (2015) Meter: 11.10.10.11 Topics: Grief; Paschal Mystery; Petition/Prayer; Resurrection; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: Now the green blade rises from the buried grain Scripture: Matthew 12:40 Languages: English Tune Title: NOËL NOUVELET
Now the Green Blade Rises
The Strife Is O'er
Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #336 (2015) Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Paschal Mystery; Resurrection; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
1 The strife is o’er, the battle done;
Now is the Victor's triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung:
Alleluia! [Refrain]
2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions has dispersed;
Let shouts of praise and joy outburst:
Alleluia! [Refrain]
3 On the third morn he rose again,
Glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain:
Alleluia! [Refrain]
4 He closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heav'n's high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell:
Alleluia! [Refrain]
5 O Risen Lord, all praise to thee,
Who from our sin has set us free,
That we may live eternally!
Alleluia! [Refrain]
Scripture: Isaiah 25:7-9 Languages: English Tune Title: VICTORY
The Strife Is O'er
How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
Author: Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #430 (2015) Topics: Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Hope; Longing for God; Providence; Refuge; The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Year C; The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (November 9); Morning Prayer Morning Psalms, Canticles; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: Even sparrows find a home with you Refrain First Line: O how lovely is your dwelling place Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: [Even sparrows find a home with you]
How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place
I, the Lord
Author: Tom Kendzia, b. 1954 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #433 (2015) Topics: Comfort; Comfort; Comfort; Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Hope; Providence; Resurrection; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: I am the resurrection Refrain First Line: I, the Lord, am with you Scripture: John 6:35-58 Languages: English Tune Title: [I am the resurrection]
I, the Lord
Jesus, the Bread of Life
Author: Grayson Warren Brown, b. 1948 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #515 (2015) Topics: Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Gospel; Musical Style Gospel; Eternal Life/Heaven; Service Music for Mass Communion Song; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) First Line: I am the Bread that came down from heaven Scripture: John 6:51 Languages: English Tune Title: [I am the Bread that came down from heaven]
Jesus, the Bread of Life
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