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Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Hymnal: Voices United #101 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem; Biblical Places Jordan 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
Angels We Have Heard on High (Les anges dans nos campagnes_
Author: James Chadwick Hymnal: Voices United #38 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem First Line: Les anges dans nos campagnes (Angels we have heard on high) Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Les anges dans nos campagnes
ont entonné l'hymne des cieux;
et l'écho de nos montagnes
redit ce chant mélodieux.
[Refrain:]
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
2 Bergers, pour qui cette fête?
Quel est l'objet de tous ces chants?
Quel vainqueur, quelle conquête
mérite ces cris triomphants? [Refrain]
3 Ils annoncent la naissance
du libérateur d'Israël,
et pleins de reconnaissance
chantent en ce jour solennel. [Refrain]
1 Angels we have heard on high
sweetly singing o'er the plains,
and the mountains in reply,
echoing their joyous strains.
[Refrain:]
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo!
2 Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
which inspire your heavenly song? [Refrain]
3 Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ whose birth the angels sing;
come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. [Refrain]
4 See him in a manger laid,
whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
while our hearts in love we raise. [Refrain]
Languages: English; French Tune Title: GLORIA
Angels We Have Heard on High (Les anges dans nos campagnes_
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
Author: Jean Tisserand; John Mason Neale Hymnal: Voices United #170 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Biblical Places Galilee First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing! Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lyrics: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
1 O sons and daughters, let us sing!
The King of heaven, the glorious King,
o'er death and hell rose triumphing.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
2 That Easter morn, at break of day,
the faithful women went their way
to seek the tomb where Jesus lay:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
3 An angel clad in white they see,
who sat and spoke unto the three,
"Your Lord doth go to Galilee."
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
4 That night the apostles met in fear;
amidst them came their Lord most dear,
and said, "My peace be on all here."
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
5 So, on this holy day of days,
with faith in God our voices raise,
in laud and jubilee and praise.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
[Additional verses for the Second Sunday of Easter:]
1 When Thomas first the tidings heard,
how they had seen the risen Lord,
he doubted the disciples' word.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
2 "My piercèd side, O Thomas, see;
my hands, my feet, I show to thee;
not faithless, but believing be."
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
3 No longer Thomas then denied;
he saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"Thou art my Lord and God," he cried.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
4 How blest are they who have not seen,
and yet whose faith has constant been,
for they eternal life shall win.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Languages: English Tune Title: O FILII ET FILIAE
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
Unto Us a Boy is Born
Author: Percy Dearmer; George Ratcliff Woodward Hymnal: Voices United #54 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem First Line: Unto us a boy is born! Lyrics: 1 Unto us a boy is born!
King of all creation,
came he to a world forlorn,
the Lord of every nation,
the Lord of every nation.
2 Christ from heaven descending low
comes, on earth a stranger;
ox and ass their owner know;
becradled in the manger,
becradled in the manger.
3 Herod then with fear was filled:
"A prince," he said, "in Jewry!"
All the little boys he killed
at Bethlem in his fury,
at Bethlem in his fury.
4 Now may Mary's son, who came
so long ago to love us,
lead us all with hearts aflame
unto the joys above us,
unto the joys above us.
5 Omega and Alpha he!
Let the organ thunder,
while the choir with peals of glee
doth rend the air asunder,
doth rend the air asunder. Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
Unto Us a Boy is Born
In Bethlehem a Newborn Boy
Author: Rosamond E. Herklots Hymnal: Voices United #77 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Languages: English Tune Title: IN BETHLEHEM
In Bethlehem a Newborn Boy
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Author: Charles Coffin; John Chandler Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #136 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Places Jordan Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lord is nigh:
awake and listen for he brings
glad tidings of the King of kings.
2 Let every heart be cleansed from sin,
make straight the way for God within,
and so prepare to be the home
where such a mighty guest may come.
3 For you are our salvation, Lord,
our refuge and our great reward;
without your grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.
4 To heal the sick, stretch out your hand,
and make the fallen sinner stand;
shine out, and let your light restore
earth's own true loveliness once more.
5 To you, O Christ, all praises be,
whose advent sets your people free;
whom with the Father we adore
and Holy Spirit evermore! Scripture: Genesis 15:1 Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #154 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
and gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth,
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to men on earth.
3 How silently, how silently
the wondrous Gift is given;
so God imparts to human hearts
the blessings of his heaven!
No ear may hear his coming,
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him still
the dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in;
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel.
Scripture: Job 38:7 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #155 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
and gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth,
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to men on earth.
3 How silently, how silently
the wondrous Gift is given;
so God imparts to human hearts
the blessings of his heaven!
No ear may hear his coming,
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him still
the dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in;
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel.
Scripture: Job 38:7 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Lead Me to Calvary
Author: Jennie E. Hussey Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #211 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Topics: Biblical Places Gethsemane, Calvary First Line: King of my life, I crown thee now Refrain First Line: Lest I forget Gethsemane Lyrics: 1 King of my life, I crown thee now,
thine shall the glory be;
lest I forget thy thorn-crowned brow,
lead me to Calvary.
[Refrain:]
Lest I forget Gethsemane,
lest I forget thine agony,
lest I forget thy love for me,
lead me to Calvary.
2 Show me the tomb where thou wast laid,
tenderly mourned and wept;
angels in robes of light arrayed
guarded thee whilst thou slept. (Refrain)
3 Let me like Mary through the gloom,
come with a gift to thee;
show to me now the empty tomb,
lead me to Calvary. (Refrain)
4 May I be willing, Lord, to bear
daily my cross for thee;
even thy cup of grief to share,
thou hast borne all for me. (Refrain) Scripture: Luke 9:23 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNCANNON
Lead Me to Calvary
I Danced in the Morning
Author: Sydney Carter Hymnal: Voices United #352 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning
when the world was begun,
and I danced in the moon
and the stars and the sun,
and I came down from heaven
and I danced on the earth;
at Bethlehem I had my birth.
[Refrain:]
Dance, then, wherever you may be;
I am the Lord of the dance, said he,
and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,
and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.
2 I danced for the scribe
and the pharisee,
but they would not dance
and they would not follow me;
I danced for the fishermen,
for James and John;
they came with me
and the dance went on. [Refrain]
3 I danced on the Sabbath
and I cured the lame;
the holy people
said it was a shame;
they whipped and they stripped
and they hung me high,
and they left me there
on a cross to die. [Refrain]
4 I danced on a Friday
when the sky turned black;
it’s hard to dance
with the devil on your back;
they buried my body
and they thought I’d gone,
but I am the dance
and I still go on. [Refrain]
5 They cut me down
and I leap up high;
I am the life
that will never, never die;
I’ll live in you
if you’ll live in me;
I am the Lord
of the dance, said he. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: LORD OF THE DANCE
I Danced in the Morning
Nearer, My God, to Thee ( Mon Dieu, plus près de toi)
Author: Sarah Flower Adams; Charles Châtelanat Hymnal: Voices United #497 (1996) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Biblical Places Bethel First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee (Mon Dieu, plus près de toi) 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!
French:
1 Mon Dieu, plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
C'est le cri de ma foi:
Plus près de toi!
Dans le jour où l'épreuve
déborde comme un fleuve,
garde-moi près de toi,
plus près de toi!
2 Plus près de toi, Seigneur,
plus près de toi!
Tiens-moi dans ma douleur
tout près de toi,
alors que la souffrance
fait son oeuvre en silence,
toujours plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
3 Plus près de toi, toujours,
plus près de toi!
Donne-moit ton secourts,
soutiens ma foi!
Que Satan se déchaîne,
ton amour me ramène
toujours plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
4 Mon Dieu, plus près de toi!
Dans le désert
j'ai vu, plus près de toi,
ton ciel ouvert,
Pèlerin, bon courage!
Ton chant brave l'orage:
Mon Dieu, plus près de toi,
plus près de toi! Languages: English; French Tune Title: EXCELSIOR (BETHANY)
Nearer, My God, to Thee ( Mon Dieu, plus près de toi)
On Jordan's Bank
Author: Charles Coffin; John Chandler Hymnal: Voices United #20 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Places Jordan First Line: On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
announces that the Lamb is nigh;
awake and hearken, for he brings
glad tidings of the King of Kings.
2 Then cleansed be every breast from sin;
make straight the way for God within;
and let each heart prepare a home
where such a mighty guest may come.
3 In you, we find abundant life,
our refuge in the midst of strife;
without your grace we waste away
like flowers that wither and decay.
4 Stretch forth your hand, our health restore,
and help us rise to fall no more.
O let your face upon us shine,
and fill the world with love divine.
5 All praise to you, eternal Son,
whose advent has our freedom won;
and praise to God whom we adore,
with Holy Spirit evermore. Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER NEW
On Jordan's Bank
Hitsuji wa nemure ri (Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill)
Author: Genzo Miwa; John Moss Hymnal: Voices United #52 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: KORIN
Hitsuji wa nemure ri (Sheep fast asleep, there on a hill)
Jesus, Our Brother
Author: Robert Davis Hymnal: Voices United #56 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem First Line: Jesus, our brother, kind and good Languages: English Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
Jesus, Our Brother
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks Hymnal: Voices United #64 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by;
yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary;
and gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
proclaim the holy birth,
and praises sing to God the King,
and peace to all on earth.
3 How silently, how silently,
the wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
the blessed gift of heaven.
No ear may hear his coming;
but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him, still
the dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in;
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel.
Languages: English Tune Title: ST LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies
Author: Ching-chiu Yang; Mildred A. Wiant; Christopher Cheung Hymnal: Voices United #85 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D with refrain Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem First Line: Midnight stars make bright the skies (ming xing can lan ye wei yang) Refrain First Line: Glory be to God on high (zhi gao rong yao gui shang zhu!) Languages: Chinese; English Tune Title: HUAN-SHA-CH'I
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Skies
As We Walked Home at Close of Day
Author: The Iona Community Hymnal: Voices United #184 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Places Emmaus Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS
As We Walked Home at Close of Day
You Never Saw Old Galilee
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. Hymnal: Voices United #673 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6.6 Topics: Biblical Places Galilee Lyrics: 1 You never saw old Galilee
so friendly and so fair.
My mates and I sang merrily
and never had a care,
and never had a care.
2 Out where the sea runs green and cold
and many fathoms deep,
I called my mates, "Look in the hold!
The Master's gone asleep!
The Master's gone asleep!"
3 And then the clouds grew grim and black;
there blew an awful gale.
"Heave to, my mates, the mast will crack,
if we don't lower the sail,
if we don't lower the sail!"
4 The rain poured down, the waves leapt high,
the winds they whipped us round
and tossed us toward the terrible sky
and roared their terrible sound,
and roared their terrible sound.
5 We roused the Master from his sleep
and called his name in dread:
"Come save us from the awful deep
or we're as good as dead,
or we're as good as dead!"
6 Then up he stood against the gale,
and told the storm to cease.
Tempestuous wind broke off their wail;
waves calmed and lay at peace,
waves calmed and lay at peace.
7 So, friends, although the sea be wide
and though your boat be small,
there's naught to fear from time or tide;
the Master's Lord of all,
the Master's Lord of all.
8 Then sing, my friends, sing merrily;
O sing both bold and brave.
The one who made the surging sea
still rules the wind and wave,
still rules the wind and wave. Languages: English Tune Title: PETER'S CHANTY
You Never Saw Old Galilee
A Man There Lived in Galilee
Author: Somerset C. Lowry Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #88 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Biblical Places Galilee Scripture: Hebrews 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: TYROL
A Man There Lived in Galilee
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Author: Robert Robinson Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #45 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Biblical Places Ebenezer Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
tune my heart to sing thy grace;
streams of mercy, never ceasing,
call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
sung by flaming tongues above;
praise his name--I’m fixed upon it--
name of God's redeeming love.
2 Here I raise my Ebenezer,
hither by thy help I’ve come;
and I hope, by thy good pleasure,
safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
wandering from the fold of God;
he, to rescue me from danger,
bought me with his precious blood.
3 O to grace how great a debtor
daily I’m constrained to be!
Let thy goodness, like a fetter,
bind my wandering heart to thee:
prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
prone to leave the God I love;
here’s my heart, O, take and seal it;
seal it for thy courts above.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
See amid the Winter's Snow
Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: Voices United #76 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem Refrain First Line: Hail, thou ever-blessed morn Lyrics: 1 See amid the winter's snow,
born for us on earth below,
see, the tender Lamb appears,
promised from eternal years.
[Refrain:]
Hail, thou ever-blessed morn;
hail, redemption's happy dawn;
sing through all Jerusalem,
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
2 Lo, within a stable lies
God who built the starry skies,
who enthroned in height sublime
sits amid the cherubim. [Refrain]
3 Say, ye humble shepherds, say
what your joyful news today;
wherefore have ye left your sheep
on the lonely mountain steep? [Refrain]
4 "As we watched at dead of night,
lo, we saw a wondrous light;
angels singing 'Peace on earth'
told us of a Saviour's birth." [Refrain]
5 Sacred infant, all divine,
what a mighty love was thine,
thus to come from highest bliss
down to such a world as this! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: SEE AMID THE WINTER'S SNOW
See amid the Winter's Snow
O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Voices United #84 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Places Jordan Tune Title: CANONBURY
O Radiant Christ, Incarnate Word
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Author: Jennette Threlfall Hymnal: Voices United #123 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Biblical Places Olivet Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna
the happy children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the lovely anthem rang:
to Jesus, who had blessed them,
close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.
2 From Olivet they followed
'mid an exultant crowd,
the victory palm-branch waving,
and singing clear and loud;
the Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
content that little children
should on his bidding wait.
3 "Hosanna in the highest!"
That ancient song we sing,
for Christ is our Redeemer;
earth, let your anthems ring.
O may we ever praise him
with heart and life and voice,
and in his humble presence
eternally rejoice! Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
If Our God Had Simply Saved Us
Author: Don Pickard Hymnal: Voices United #131 (1996) Meter: 5.8.5.6 Topics: Biblical Places Red Sea Refrain First Line: Dadayeinu, dadayeinu Lyrics: 1 If our God had simply saved us,
merely brought us out of Egypt,
only opened up our prison:
Dayeinu!
[Refrain:]
Dadayeinu, dadayeinu,
Dadayeinu, dayeinu,
Dayeinu, dayeinu!
Dadayeinu, dadayeinu,
Dadayeinu, dayeinu,
dayeinu!
2 If our God had split the Red Sea:
made a way through walls of water,
only opened up the waters:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
3 If our God had kept our feet dry,
kept our heads above the water,
kept us safely without drowning:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
4 If our God had brought us over,
led us safely on to dry land;
(even though it was a desert)
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
5 If our God had only led us,
only gone ahead to guide us,
given cloud and fire to lead us:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
6 If our God had only brought us
to the awful fire at Sinai:
filled us all with dread at Sinai:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
7 If our God had spoken to us
only one word through the thunder
merely whispered on the mountain:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
8 If our God had given to us
less than Ten Words as prescription
simply told us: "Take the tablets!"
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
9 If our God had laid the law down:
tabled in the words by Moses:
only given us the Torah:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
10 If our God had given us manna,
daily sent down bread from heaven,
simple manna in the desert:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
11 If our God had only given
seventh day for joy and gladness,
without all the rest to help us:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
12 If our God had from a mountain
let us glimpse the land of promise,
only gaze across the Jordan:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
13 If our God had, through the river,
led us to dry bread and water
and not laid on milk and honey:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
14 If our God had fed us only:
feasted us upon the mountain --
not inviting all the neighbours:
Dayeinu! [Refrain]
15 But our God, who holds the banquet,
calls the whole world into freedom:
opens up the new creation:
Dayeinu! [Refrain] Languages: English; Hebrew Tune Title: DAYEINU
If Our God Had Simply Saved Us
The King of Glory Comes
Author: Willard F. Jabusch Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #134 (1990) Meter: 12.12 with refrain Topics: Biblical Places Galilee First Line: Who is the King of glory? How shall we call him Refrain First Line: The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Languages: English Tune Title: PROMISED ONE
The King of Glory Comes
Stay with Us through the Night
Author: Walter Farquharson Hymnal: Voices United #182 (1996) Meter: 6.6.7.7 Topics: Biblical Places Emmaus Tune Title: CASSWELL
Stay with Us through the Night
Jesus, Come! for We Invite You
Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #187 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Biblical Places Cana Lyrics: 1 Jesus, come! for we invite you,
guest and master, friend and Lord;
now, as once at Cana's wedding,
speak, and let us hear your word:
lead us through our need or doubting,
hope be born and joy restored.
2 Jesus, come! transform our pleasures,
guide us into paths unknown;
bring your gifts, command your servants,
let us trust in you alone:
though your hand may work in secret,
all shall see what you have done.
3 Jesus, come in new creation,
heaven brought near in power divine;
give your unexpected glory,
changing water into wine:
rouse the faith of your disciples--
come, our first and greatest Sign!
4 Jesus, come! surprise our dullness,
make us willing to receive
more than we can yet imagine,
all the best you have to give:
let us find your hidden riches,
taste your love, believe and live! Scripture: John 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SICILIAN MARINERS
Jesus, Come! for We Invite You
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #190 (1990) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Biblical Places Jordan, Cana Lyrics: 1 Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jesus, Lord, to you we raise,
once revealed, when heaven's star
brought the wise men from afar;
Branch of royal David's stem
in your birth at Bethlehem,
Word before the world began,
God revealed to us in man.
2 God revealed at Jordan's stream,
prophet, priest and king supreme,
once revealed in power divine
changing water into wine:
Cana's holy wedding guest
keeping to the last the best,
Word before the world began,
God revealed to us in man.
3 God revealed in valiant fight,
conquering the devil's might,
sins forgiven, sickness healed,
life restored and God revealed:
once revealed in gracious will
ever bringing good from ill,
Word before the world began,
God revealed to us in man.
4 Stars shall fall and heavens fade,
sun and moon shall dark be made;
Christ will then like lightning shine,
all will see the glorious sign:
all will then the trumpet hear,
all will see the Son appear,
Word before the world began,
God revealed to us in man. Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
Author: Louis F. Benson Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #192 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee Lyrics: 1 O sing a song of Bethlehem, of shepherds watching there,
and of the news that came to them from angels in the air:
the light that shone on Bethlehem fills all the world today;
of Jesus’ birth and peace on earth the angels sing alway.
2 O sing a song of Nazareth, of sunny days of joy,
O sing of fragrant flowers’ breath, and of the sinless Boy:
for now the flowers of Nazareth in every heart may grow;
now spreads the fame of his dear name on all the winds that blow.
3 O sing a song of Galilee, of lake and woods and hill,
of him who walked upon the sea and bade the waves be still:
for though, like waves on Galilee, dark seas of trouble roll,
when faith has heard the Master’s word, falls peace upon the soul.
4 O sing a song of Calvary, its glory and dismay;
of him who hung upon the tree, and took our sins away:
for he who died on Calvary is risen from the grave,
and Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored, is mighty now to save.
Scripture: Micah 5:2 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
Author: Emily E. S. Elliott Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #198 (1990) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem, Galilee First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
when thou camest to earth for me;
but in Bethlehem's home was there found no room
for thy holy nativity.
Refrain:
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
there is room in my heart for thee.
2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,
proclaiming thy royal degree;
but in lowly birth thou didst come to earth,
and in great humility: (Refrain)
3 The foxes found rest and the birds their nest
in the shade of the forest tree;
but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God,
in the desert of Galilee: (Refrain)
4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word
that should set thy people free;
but with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn,
they bore thee to Calvary: (Refrain)
5 When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing,
at thy coming to victory,
let thy voice call me home, saying, "Yet there is room,
there is room at my side for thee."
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
when thou comest and callest for me!
Scripture: Matthew 8:20 Languages: English Tune Title: MARGARET
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Author: Jennette Threlfall Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #203 (1990) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Biblical Places Olivet Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna,
the little children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the lovely anthem rang;
to Jesus, who had blessed them
close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.
2 From Olivet they followed
'mid an exultant crowd,
the victor palm branch waving,
and chanting clear and loud;
the Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
nor scorned that little children
should on his bidding wait.
3 "Hosanna in the highest!"
That ancient song we sing,
for Christ is our Redeemer,
the Lord of heaven, our King;
O may we ever praise him
with heart and life and voice,
and in his blissful presence
eternally rejoice!
Scripture: Psalm 24:7 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
'Tis Midnight! and on Olive's Brow
Author: William B. Tappan Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #220 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Places Mt. of Olives First Line: 'Tis midnight; and on Olive's brow Lyrics: 1 ’Tis midnight; and on Olive’s brow
the star is dimmed that lately shone.
’Tis midnight; in the garden now
the suffering Savior prays alone.
2 ’Tis midnight; and from all removed,
the Savior wrestles lone with fears;
e’en that disciple whom he loved
heeds not his Master’s grief and tears.
3 ’Tis midnight; and for others’ guilt
the Man of Sorrows weeps in blood;
yet he that hath in anguish knelt
is not forsaken by his God.
4 ’Tis midnight; and from heavenly plains
is borne the song that angels know;
unheard by mortals are the strains
that sweetly soothe the Savior’s woe.
Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVE'S BROW
'Tis Midnight! and on Olive's Brow
Go to Dark Gethsemane
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #225 (1990) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Biblical Places Gethsemane Lyrics: 1 Go to dark Gethsemane, you that feel the tempter’s power;
your Redeemer’s conflict see; watch with him one bitter hour;
turn not from his griefs away; learn of Jesus Christ to pray.
2 Follow to the judgment hall; view the Lord of life arraigned.
O the wormwood and the gall! O the pangs his soul sustained!
Shun not suffering, shame, or loss; learn of him to bear the cross.
3 Calvary’s mournful mountain climb; there, adoring at his feet,
mark that miracle of time, God’s own sacrifice complete:
“It is finished!” hear him cry; learn of Jesus Christ to die. Scripture: Matthew 26:36 Languages: English Tune Title: REDHEAD
Go to Dark Gethsemane
O World Of God
Author: R. B. Y. Scott Hymnal: Voices United #258 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Biblical Places Bethlehem First Line: O world of God, so vast and strange Tune Title: JERUSALEM
O World Of God
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
Author: The Venerable Bede, 8th C. Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #259 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Biblical Places Mt. of Olives Scripture: Mark 16:14-20 Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
In Old Galilee, When Sweet Breezes Blew) Gariraya no kaze kaoru oka de)
Author: Nobuo Beppu; George Gish, Jr. Hymnal: Voices United #354 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Places Galilee First Line: Gariraya no kaze kaoru oka de (In old Galilee, when sweet breezes blew o'er the lake) Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: GARIRAYA NO KAZE
In Old Galilee, When Sweet Breezes Blew) Gariraya no kaze kaoru oka de)
Abide with Me
Author: Henry Francis Lyte Hymnal: Voices United #436 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Biblical Places Emmaus First Line: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide 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 Christ, who changes not, abide with me.
3 I need your presence every passing hour;
what but your grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like yourself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
4 I have no fear with you at hand to bless;
ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness;
where is death's sting? Where, grave, your victory?
I triumph still, if you abide with me.
5 Hold now your 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
Jesus Calls Us
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Hymnal: Voices United #562 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Biblical Places Galilee First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult
of our life's wild restless sea,
day by day his clear voice sounding,
saying, "Christian, follow me."
2 Long ago apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and toil and kindred,
leaving all for Jesus' sake.
3 Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world's golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying, "Christian, love me more."
4 In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of toil and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love me more than these."
5 Jesus calls us: by your mercies,
Saviour, may we hear your call,
give our hearts to your obedience,
serve and love you best of all. Languages: English Tune Title: GALILEE
Jesus Calls Us
Immortal Love, Forever Full
Author: John G. Whittier Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #607 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Olivet, Galilee Lyrics: 1 Immortal Love, forever full,
forever flowing free,
forever shared, forever whole,
a never-ebbing sea.
2 Our outward lips confess the name
all other names above;
love only knoweth whence it came,
and comprehendeth love.
3 We may not climb the heavenly steeps
to bring the Lord Christ down;
in vain we search the lowest deeps,
for him no depths can drown.
4 But warm, sweet, tender, even yet
a present help is he;
and faith has still its Olivet,
and love its Galilee.
5 The healing of his seamless dress
is by our beds of pain;
we touch him in life's throng and press,
and we are whole again.
6 O Lord and Master of us all,
whate'er our name or sign,
we own thy sway, we hear thy call,
we test our lives by thine!
Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SERENITY
Immortal Love, Forever Full
O God of Bethel
Author: Philip Doddridge; John Logan Hymnal: Voices United #650 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethel 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
In Lonely Mountain Ways (Ya-ma-ji Ko-e-te)
Author: Sugawo Nishimura; Paul Gregory Hymnal: Voices United #666 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Places Bethel First Line: Yamaji koete (In lonely mountain ways) Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: GOLDEN HILL
In Lonely Mountain Ways (Ya-ma-ji Ko-e-te)
Isaiah Gave the Promise
Author: John Core Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #1 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Biblical Names and Places John the Baptizer Scripture: Luke 3:1-20 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Isaiah Gave the Promise
Why Do the Nations Rage
Author: Martin Leckebusch Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #2A (2012) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.8 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zion First Line: Why do the nations rage Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English Tune Title: GRANT PARK
Why Do the Nations Rage
Why This Dark Conspiracy
Author: Norman J. Goreham Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #2C (2012) Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zion Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN
Why This Dark Conspiracy
Psalm 2 (A Responsorial Setting)
Author: Martin Tel Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #2D (2012) Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zion First Line: The LORD is King; with trembling bow in worship! (You are my son; this day have I begotten you) Scripture: Psalm 2 Tune Title: [The LORD is King; with trembling bow in worship]
Psalm 2 (A Responsorial Setting)
A Litany for Responsible Exercise of Authority
Author: John D. Witvilet Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #2E (2012) Topics: Biblical Names and Places Zion First Line: God of justice and mercy
A Litany for Responsible Exercise of Authority
A Man Called John
Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #2 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Names and Places John the Baptizer First Line: "The reign of God is near at hand" Scripture: John 1:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS
A Man Called John
In Matthew's Gospel There Are Five
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #4 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain Topics: Biblical Names and Places Tamar; Biblical Names and Places Rahab; Biblical Names and Places Ruth; Biblical Names and Places Bathsheba; Biblical Names and Places Mary Refrain First Line: If God could find a use for them Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-24 Languages: English Tune Title: FAITH-MOTHERS
In Matthew's Gospel There Are Five
Let All Things Now Living
Author: Katherine K. Davis Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #5 (2013) Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Topics: Biblical Names and Places Pillar of Cloud/Pillar of Fire Scripture: Exodus 13:20-22 Languages: English Tune Title: ASH GROVE
Let All Things Now Living
To a Maid Whose Name Was Mary
Author: Gracia Grindal Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #6 (2008) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Biblical Names and Places Mary; Biblical Names and Places Gabriel Lyrics: 1 To a maid whose name was Mary,
the angel Gabriel came.
“Fear not,” the angel told her,
“I come to bring good news;
good news I come to tell you,
good news, I say, good news.”
2 “For you are highly favored
by God the Lord of all,
who even now is with you.
You are on earth most blest;
you are most blest, most blessed.
God chose you; you are blest!”
3 But Mary was most troubled
to hear the angel’s word.
What was the angel saying?
It troubled her to hear,
to hear the angel’s message;
it troubled her to hear.
4 “Fear not, for God is with you,
and you shall bear a child.
His name shall be called Jesus,
God’s offspring from on high.
And he shall reign forever,
forever reign on high.”
5 “How shall this be?” said Mary,
“I am not yet a wife.”
The angel answered quickly,
“The power of the Most High
will come upon you shortly;
your child shall be God’s child.”
6 As Mary heard the angel,
she wondered at his words.
“Behold, I am your handmaid,”
she said unto her God.
“So be it; I am ready
according to your word.” Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Languages: English Tune Title: ANNUNCIATION
To a Maid Whose Name Was Mary
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