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I Cannot Think of Them as Dead
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840-1929 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #96 (1993) Meter: 8.6.8.6.6 Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 I cannot think of them as dead
who walk with me no more;
along the path of life I tread
they are but gone before,
they are but gone before.
2 And still their silent ministry
within my heart has place
as when on earth they walked with me
and met me face to face,
and met me face to face.
3 Their lives are made forever mine;
what they to me have been
has left henceforth its seal and sign
engraven deep within,
engraven deep within.
4 Mine are they by an ownership
nor time nor death can free;
for God has given to love to keep
its own eternally,
its own eternally. Languages: English Tune Title: DISTANT BELOVED
I Cannot Think of Them as Dead
Faith of the Larger Liberty
Author: Vincent B. Silliman, 1894-1979 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #287 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 Faith of the larger liberty,
source of the light expanding,
law of the church that is to be,
old bondage notwithstanding:
faith of the free! By thee we live —
by all thou givest and shalt give
our loyalty commanding.
2 Heroes of faith in every age,
far-seeing, self-denying,
wrought an increasing heritage,
monarch and creed defying.
Faith of the free! In thy dear name
the costly heritage we claim:
their living and their dying.
3 Faith for the people everywhere,
whatever their oppression,
of all who make the world more fair,
living their faith’s confession:
faith of the free! Whate’er our plight,
thy law, thy liberty, thy light
shall be our blest possession. Languages: English Tune Title: MIT FREUDEN ZART
Faith of the Larger Liberty
Color and Fragrance
Author: Norbert F. Cǎpek, 1870-1942; Paul Munk; Anita Munk; Grace Ulp, 1926- Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #78 (1993) Meter: 5.5.5.5.11.11 Topics: The Living Tradition Languages: English Tune Title: O BARVY VUNE
Color and Fragrance
Rank by Rank again we stand
Author: John Huntley Skrine, 1848-1923; Carl G. Seaburg, 1922- Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #358 (1993) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: The Living Tradition Languages: English Tune Title: REUNION
Rank by Rank again we stand
Part in Peace
Author: Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #411 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: Part in peace! The day before us Lyrics: Part in peace! The day before us.
Praises sing for life and light.
Are the shadows length'ning o'er us?
Bless thy care who guards the night.
2 Part in peace! With deep thanksgiving,
rend'ring as we homeward tread,
love and service to the living,
gentle mem'ry to the dead.
3 Part in peace! Our voices raising,
in thy presence always be.
This the worship and the praising,
bringing peace to you and me.
Languages: English Tune Title: CHARLESTON
Part in Peace
Unto Thy Temple, Lord, We Come
Author: Robert Colyer, 1823-1912 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #35 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 Unto thy temple, Lord, we come
with thankful hearts to worship thee;
and pray that this may be our home
until we touch eternity:
2 The common home of rich and poor,
of bond and free, and great and small;
large as thy love forevermore,
and warm and bright and good to all.
3 May thy whole truth be spoken here;
thy gospel light for ever shine;
thy perfect love cast out all fear,
and human life become divine. Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
Unto Thy Temple, Lord, We Come
God Who Fills the Universe
Author: Carl G. Seaburg, 1932- Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #37 (1993) Meter: 7.7.6.6.7 Topics: The Living Tradition Languages: English Tune Title: FRANCIS DAVID
God Who Fills the Universe
For All the Saints
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #103 (1993) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluia Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name most holy be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might;
their strength and solace in the well-fought fight;
thou, in the darkness deep their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 O blest communion of the saints divine!
We live in struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 And when the strife is fierce, the conflict long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE
For All the Saints
Forward Through the Ages
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840-1929 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #114 (1993) Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine:
gifts in differing measure,
hearts of one accord,
manifold the service,
one the sure reward.
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine.
2 Wider grows the vision,
realm of love and light;
for it we must labor,
till our faith is sight.
Prophets have proclaimed it,
martyrs testified,
poets sung its glory,
heroes for it died.
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine.
3 Not alone we conquer,
not alone we fall;
in each loss or triumph
lose or triumph all.
Bound by God’s far purpose
in one living whole,
move we on together
to the shining goal.
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE
Forward Through the Ages
Rejoice in love we know and share
Author: Charles H. Lyttle, 1884-1980 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #380 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Living Tradition Languages: English
Rejoice in love we know and share
Seek Not Afar for Beauty
Author: Minot Judson Savage, 1841-1918 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #77 (1993) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: Seek not afar for beauty; lo, it glows Lyrics: 1 Seek not afar for beauty; lo, it glows
in dew-wet grasses all bout your feet,
in birds, in sunshine, childish faces sweet,
in stars and mountain summits topped with snows.
2 Go not abroad for happiness; behold
it is a flower blooming at your door.
Bring love and justice home, and evermore
joy shall be yours as changing years unfold.
3 In wonder-workings or some bush aflame,
we look for Truth and fancy it concealed;
but in earth's common things it stands revealed,
while grass and flowers and stars spell out the name. Languages: English Tune Title: COOLINGE
Seek Not Afar for Beauty
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Author: Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #87 (1993) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: Nearer, my God to thee 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, 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, 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, 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, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee.
5 Or if, on joyful wing
cleaving the sky,
sun, moon, and stars forgot,
upward I fly,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee! Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Mother of All
Author: Alexander Pope, 1688-1744; Michael G. Young; Michael G. Young Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #91 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: Mother of all, in every age Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA
Mother of All
From Age to Age
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840-1929 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #105 (1993) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: From age to age how grandly rise Lyrics: 1 From age to age how grandly rise
the prophet souls in line;
above the passing centuries
like beacon lights they shine,
like beacon lights they shine.
2 They witness to one heritage,
one spirit’s quick’ning breath,
one widening reign from age to age
of freedom and of faith,
of freedom and of faith.
3 Their kindling power our souls confess; though dead they speak today:
how great the cloud of witnesses
encompassing our way,
encompassing our way.
4 Through every race, in every clime,
one song shall yet be heard:
move onward in thy course sublime,
O everlasting Word,
O everlasting Word. Languages: English Tune Title: BENNINGTON
From Age to Age
Light of Ages and of Nations
Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #189 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 Light of ages and of nations,
every race and every time
has received thine inspirations,
glimpses of thy truth sublime.
Always spirits in rapt vision
passed the heavenly veil within,
always hearts bowed in contrition
found salvation from their sin.
2 Reason’s noble aspiration truth
in growing clearness saw;
conscience spoke its condemnation,
or proclaimed eternal law.
While thine inward revelations
told thy saints their prayers were heard,
prophets to the guilty nations
spoke thine everlasting word.
3 Lo, that word abideth ever;
revelation is not sealed;
answering now to our endeavor,
truth and right are still revealed.
That which came to ancient sages,
Greek, Barbarian, Roman, Jew,
written in the soul’s deep pages,
shines today, forever new. Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
Light of Ages and of Nations
Light of Ages and of Nations
Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #190 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 Light of ages and of nations,
every race and every time
has received thine inspirations,
glimpses of thy truth sublime.
Always spirits in rapt vision
passed the heavenly veil within,
always hearts bowed in contrition
found salvation from their sin.
2 Reason’s noble aspiration truth
in growing clearness saw;
conscience spoke its condemnation,
or proclaimed eternal law.
While thine inward revelations
told thy saints their prayers were heard,
prophets to the guilty nations
spoke thine everlasting word.
3 Lo, that word abideth ever;
revelation is not sealed;
answering now to our endeavor,
truth and right are still revealed.
That which came to ancient sages,
Greek, Barbarian, Roman, Jew,
written in the soul’s deep pages,
shines today, forever new. Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIA
Light of Ages and of Nations
All are Architects
Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1807-1882 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #288 (1993) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: All are architects of fate Lyrics: 1 All are architects of fate,
working in these walls of time;
some with massive deeds and great,
some with ornaments of rhyme.
2 For the structure that we raise
time is with materials filled;
our todays and yesterdays
are the blocks with which we build.
3 Build today, then, strong and sure,
with a firm and ample base;
and ascending and secure
shall tomorrow find its place. Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLAND
All are Architects
O Star of Truth
Author: Minot Judson Savage, 1841-1918 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #293 (1993) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: O star of truth, downshining Lyrics: 1 O star of truth, down-shining,
through clouds of doubt and fear,
I ask beneath thy guidance
my pathway may appear:
however long the journey,
however hard it be,
though I be lone and weary,
lead on, I follow thee.
2 I know thy blessed radiance
can never lead astray,
though ancient creed and custom
may point another way;
or through the untrod desert,
or over trackless sea,
though I be lone and weary,
lead on, I follow thee.
Languages: English Tune Title: NYLAND
O Star of Truth
Mother Spirit, Father Spirit
Author: Norbert F. Cǎpek, 1870-1942; Paul Munk; Anita Munk; Richard Frederick Boeke, 1931- Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #8 (1993) Meter: 8.3.8.3.8.3 Topics: The Living Tradition Languages: English Tune Title: MĀTI SVETA
Mother Spirit, Father Spirit
View the Starry Realm
Author: Norbert F. Cǎpek, 1870-1942; Richard F. Boeke, 1931- Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #28 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: View the starry realm of heaven Languages: English Tune Title: DACHAU
View the Starry Realm
Sovereign and Transforming Grace
Author: Frederick Henry Hedge, 1805-1890 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #33 (1993) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 Sovereign and transforming Grace,
we invoke your quickening power;
reign the spirit of this place,
bless the purpose of this hour.
2 Holy and creative Light,
we invoke your kindling ray;
dawn upon our spirit's night,
as the darkness turns to day.
3 To the anxious soul impart
hope, all other hopes above;
stir the dull and hardened heart
with a longing and a love.
Languages: English Tune Title: MANTON
Sovereign and Transforming Grace
Now While the Day in Trailing Splendor
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840-1929 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #45 (1993) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 Now while the day in trailing splendor
gives way to glories of the night,
thanksgiving to thy name we render,
O God of darkness and of light.
Each day from thee we have our being,
in all this wondrous order set;
thine omnipresence blinds our seeing,
and in thy gifts we thee forget.
2 Touch thou our eyes, their blindness healing,
till all this common earth and air
to our illumined sight and feeling
thy glory and thyself declare;
till storied marvel, sign, and token,
all pale before the nearer thought
of such vast miracles unbroken
from hour to hour around us brought. Languages: English Tune Title: LEE
Now While the Day in Trailing Splendor
Now on Land and Sea Descending
Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #47 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: The Living Tradition Refrain First Line: Jubilate! Jubilate! Lyrics: 1 Now on land and sea descending,
brings the night its peace profound;
let our vesper hymn be blending
with the holy calm around.
Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen.
Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen.
2 Soon as dies the sunset glory,
stars of heav’n shine out above,
telling still the ancient story –
their Creator’s endless love.
Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen.
Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen.
3 Now, our wants and burdens leaving,
to the Care that cares for all,
cease we fearing, cease we grieving;
quietly our burdens fall.
Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen.
Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen.
4 As the darkness deepens o’er us,
lo, eternal stars arise;
hope and faith and love rise glorious,
shining in the Spirit’s skies.
Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen.
Jubilate! Jubilate! Jubilate! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: VESPER HYMN
Now on Land and Sea Descending
Abide with Me
Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #101 (1993) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide;
the darkness deepens; still with me abide.
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
help of the helpless, oh, 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 changes not, abide with me.
3 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.
Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE
Abide with Me
Once to Every Soul and Nation
Author: James Russell Lowell, 1819-1891 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #119 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 Once to every man and nation
comes the moment to decide,
in the strife of truth with falsehood,
for the good or evil side:
then to side with truth is noble,
When we share her wretched crust;
ere that cause bring fame and profit,
and 'tis prosperous to be just.
2 Though the cause of evil prosper,
yet 'tis truth alone is strong;
though its portion be the scaffold,
and upon the throne be wrong.
Then it is the brave one chooses,
while the coward stands aside,
till the multitude make virtue
of the faith they have denied. Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER
Once to Every Soul and Nation
As Tranquil Streams
Author: Marion Franklin Ham, 1867-1956 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #145 (1993) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: As tranquil streams that meet and merge Lyrics: 1 As tranquil streams that meet and merge
and flow as one to seek the sea,
our kindred hearts and minds unite
to build a church that shall be free —
2 Free from the bonds that bind the mind
to narrow thought and lifeless creed;
free from a social code that fails
to serve the cause of human need:
3 A freedom that reveres the past,
but trusts the dawning future more;
and bids the soul, in search of truth,
adventure boldly and explore.
4 Prophetic church, the future waits
your liberating ministry;
go forward in the power of love,
proclaim the truth that makes us free. Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
As Tranquil Streams
Years Are Coming
Author: Adin Ballou, 1803-1890 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #166 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: Years are coming, speed them onward Lyrics: 1 Years are coming, speed them onward
when the sword shall gather rust,
and the helmet, lance, and falchion
sleep at last in silent dust.
Earth has heard too long of battle,
heard the trumpet's voice too long.
But another age advances,
Seers foretold in ancient song.
2 Years are coming when forever
war's dread banner shall be furled,
and the angel Peace be welcomed,
regent of a happy world.
Hail with song that glorious era,
when the sword shall gather rust,
and the helmet, lance and falchion
sleep at last in silent dust. Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Years Are Coming
It Sounds Along the Ages
Author: William Channing Gannett, 1840-1923 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #187 (1993) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 It sounds along the ages,
soul answering to soul;
it kindles on the pages
of every Bible scroll;
the psalmist heard and sang it,
from martyr lips it broke,
and prophet tongues out-rang it
till sleeping nations woke.
2 From Sinai’s cliffs it echoed,
it breathed from Buddha’s tree,
it charmed in Athens’ market,
it hallowed Galilee;
the hammer stroke of Luther,
the Pilgrims’ seaside prayer,
the oracles of Concord
one holy word declare.
3 It calls — and lo, new justice!
It speaks — and lo, new truth!
In ever nobler stature
and unexhausted youth.
Forever on resounding,
and knowing nought of time,
our laws but catch the music
of its eternal chime. Languages: English Tune Title: FAR OFF LANDS
It Sounds Along the Ages
A Mighty Fortress
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Frederick Henry Hedge, 1805-1890 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #200 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper sure amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
doth seek to work us woe;
with craft and power great;
and, armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not an equal.
2 God's word above all earthly powers,
no thanks to them, abideth;
the spirit and the gifts are ours
through God who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill,
God's truth abideth still;
whose kingdom is forever. Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress
Find a Stillness
Author: Carl G. Seaburg, 1932- Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #352 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: The Living Tradition First Line: Find a stillness, hold a stillness Languages: English Tune Title: SIGISMUND
Find a Stillness
The Morning Hangs a Signal
Author: William Channing Gannett, 1840-1923 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #40 (1993) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 The morning hangs a signal
upon the mountain crest,
while all the sleeping valleys
in silent darkness rest.
From peak to peak it flashes,
it laughs along the sky,
till glory of the sunlight
on all the land shall lie.
2 Above the generations
the lonely prophets rise,
while truth flares as the daystar
within their glowing eyes;
and other eyes, beholding,
are kindled from that flame;
and dawn becomes the morning,
when prophets love proclaim.
3 The soul has lifted moments,
above the drift of days,
when life’s great meaning breaketh
in sunrise on our ways.
Behold the radiant token
of faith above all fear;
night shall release its splendor
that morning shall appear. Languages: English Tune Title: MEIRIONYDD
The Morning Hangs a Signal
No Number Tallies Nature Up
Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #79 (1993) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 No number tallies nature up,
no tribe its house can fill;
it is the shining fount of life
and pours the deluge still.
And gathers by its fragile powers
along the centuries
from race on race the rarest flowers,
its wreath shall nothing miss.
2 It writes the past in characters
of rock and fire and scroll,
the building in the coral sea,
the planting of the coal.
And thefts from satellites and rings
and broken stars it drew,
and out of spent and aged things
it formed the world anew.
3 Must time and tide forever run,
nor winds sleep in the west?
Will never wheels which whirl the sun
and satellites have rest?
Yet whirl the glowing wheels once more,
and mix the bowl again;
seethe, Fate, the ancient elements,
heat, cold, and peace, and pain.
4 Blend war and trade and creeds
and song, let ripen race on race,
the sunburnt world that we shall breed
of all the countless days.
No ray is dimmed, no atom worn,
the oldest force is new,
and fresh the rose on yonder thorn
gives back the heavens in dew. Languages: English Tune Title: RESIGNATION
No Number Tallies Nature Up
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
Author: Edmund Hamilton Sears, 1810-1876 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #244 (1993) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Living Tradition Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth,
to touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, to all good will,
from heaven the news we bring."
The world in solemn stillness lay
to hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come,
with peaceful wings unfurled;
and still their heavenly music floats
o'er all the weary world.
Above its sad and lowly plains
they bend on hovering wing;
and ever o'er its Babel sounds
the blessed angels sing.
3 But with the woes of war and strife
the world has suffered long;
beneath the angel-strain have rolled
two thousand years of wrong;
and we who fight the wars hear not
the love song which they bring.
O hush the noise of battle strife,
and hear the angels sing.
4 For, lo! the days are hastening on,
by prophet bards foretold,
when with the ever-circling years
comes round the age of gold:
when peace shall over all the earth
its ancient splendors fling,
and the whole world give back the song
which now the angels sing. Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
