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Out from the rising of the sun

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: I Out from the rising of the sun, O’er tracts of desert wild, The Magi came on journey lone, To seek the heaven-born child; The star o’erhead their footsteps led, And hope their way beguiled. II They bore Him costly gifts of gold, And myrrh and spices sweet: “For He is King,” they had been told, Whom they would meekly greet; And they would go, in reverence low, And worship at His feet. III O humble Child, in manger laid! The wise beheld Thee there, And reverently their homage paid, And gave their offerings rare. Their quest was found, and to the ground They bowed the head in prayer. IV O Jesu, who in manger lay, The Son of God most high, Let me my humble homage pay, And bring my offerings nigh, And humbly greet Thee at Thy feet, And low in worship lie. Hymns from the East, 1907

Joy To The World!

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,898 hymnals First Line: Joy to the world! the Lord is come Topics: King, Christ Our; Birth of Christ; Conqueror, Christ the Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

From Bethlehem to Calvary

Author: Meredith Nicholson, 1866-1947 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. From Bethlehem to Calvary, The Savior’s journey lay; Doubt, unbelief, scorn, fear and hate Beset Him day by day, But in His heart He bore God’s love That brightened all the way. 2. O’er the Judean hills He walked, Serene and brave of soul, He sought the beaten paths of men, He touched and made them whole; He died at last for love of man, On Calvary’s darkened knoll. 3. He went with patient steps and slow, As one who scatters seed; Like a fierce hunger in His heart, He felt the world’s great need, And the negations Moses gave He changed to loving deed. 4. From Bethlehem to Calvary The world still follows on, E’en as the halt and blind of old Along His path were drawn; Through Calvary’s clouds they seek the light That led Him to the dawn. Used With Tune: SHERWOOD

The Lord My Shepherd Guards Me Well

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord my Shepherd guards me well, and all my wants are fed: amid green pastures made to lie, beside still waters led. My careworn soul grows strong and whole when God's true path I tread. 2 Though I should walk in darkest ways through valleys like the grave, no evil shall I ever fear; your presence makes me brave. On my behalf your rod and staff assure me you will save. 3 For me a table has been spread where all my foes can see; you bathe my head with fragrant oil to soothe and honor me. My heart and cup are both filled up with joyful ecstasy. 4 Your steadfast love will follow me to shield me all my days and bring me to your holy house, redeemed from error's ways, my whole life long to join the song of those who sing God's praise. Topics: Jesus Christ Majesty Scripture: John 14:16 Used With Tune: BROTHER JAMES' AIR

Let Heav'n and Earth Rejoice and Sing

Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Let Heav’n and earth rejoice and sing, Salute this happy morn; The Savior which is Christ our king, He on this day was born; The Savior which is Christ our king, He on this day was born. 2. Come let us join our hearts to God, And thus exalt His fame; To save us all this babe was born, And Jesus is His name; To save us all this babe was born, And Jesus is His name. 3. Wise men and kings rich gifts did bring To Bethlehem straightway; Conducted by a leading star, Where Christ our Savior lay; Conducted by a leading star, Where Christ our Savior lay. 4. O Lord, to Thee all glory be, Whom Heav’n and earth adore, For our Redeemer we will praise This day and evermore; For our Redeemer we will praise This day and evermore. Used With Tune: FRANKLIN Text Sources: Traditional English, in Carols for Use in Church, by Richard R. Chope (London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1894), number 9

O God, Defender of the Poor

Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, defender of the poor, have mercy when I pray: you listened to my prayer before-- LORD, hear my prayer today! you listened to my prayer before-- LORD, hear my prayer today! 2 How long will people choose vain things, love empty words and wrong? They scorn to serve the King of kings-- O living God, how long? They scorn to serve the King of kings-- O living God, how long? 3 The saints, O LORD, you set apart by grace to be your own: let sinners tremble, search their hearts, and bow before your throne; let sinners tremble, search their hearts, and bow before your throne. 4 While many pray that you will bless and bring them all they need, unless they long for holiness, their prayers are vain indeed; unless they long for holiness, their prayers are vain indeed. 5 Your light, O LORD, let us receive; your face within us shine, for richer is the joy you give than all their grain and wine; for richer is the joy you give than all their grain and wine. 6 And even when I turn to sleep your blessings still increase, for you alone, O LORD, will keep your child in perfect peace; for you alone, O LORD, will keep your child in perfect peace. Topics: Affliction; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Disciples / Calling; God as Defender; God's Armor; God's Protection; Grâce; Hope; Impatience; Jesus Christ Mind of; Joy; Lament Individual; Mercy; Peace; Prayer; Rest; Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness); Trust; Year B, Easter, 3rd Sunday Scripture: Psalm 4 Used With Tune: BROTHER JAMES' AIR

Sweet is the solace of Thy love

Author: A. L. Waring Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: Sweet is the solace of Thy love, My Heavenly Friend, to me, While through the hidden way of faith I journey home with Thee, Learning by quiet thankfulness As a dear child to be. Though from the shadow of Thy peace My feet would often stray, Thy mercy follows all my steps, And will not turn away; Yea, thou wilt comfort me at last, As none beneath Thee may. Oft in a dark and lonely place, I hush my hastened breath, To hear the comfortable words Thy loving Spirit saith; And feel my safety in Thy hand From every kind of death. O there is nothing in the world To weigh against Thy will; Even the dark times I dread the most Thy covenant filfil; And when the pleasant morning dawns I find Thee with me still. Then in the secret of my soul, Though hosts my peace invade, Though through a waste and weary land My lonely way he made, Thou, even Thou, wilt comfort me — I need not be afraid. Still in the solitary place I would awhile abide, Till with the solace of Thy love My heart is satisfied; And all my hopes of happiness Stay calmly at Thy side. Scripture: Isaiah 2:12

Sweet be Thy words of sternest truth

Author: Anna Letitia Waring Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Sweet be Thy words of sternest truth, My risen Lord to me! Hid in the secret of my heart Their deepest treasure be; That I may comprehend the joy Of sacrifice for Thee. And, softly let the light of life, Before Thy servant shine, That through the gloom with steadfast will, My soul may follow Thine — Calm in the depth of one desire, And strong in one design. But never let me think I see Thy heavenly things aright, Unless the single eye of love Fill my whole mind with light, And to be like Thee in Thy death Seems glorious in my sight. That willing sacrifice of Thine My meditation make, Till to the true delight of life My soul with songs awake, — And all that spoils me of myself Be treasure for Thy sake. The tenderest heart Thy hands have made Beneath Thy rule may rest; For He who made it for Himself Knows what will shield it best, — The feeblest lover of Thy law, Dwells safely in Thy breast. 78 Now through, a strait and painful way My weary feet must press; But what shall hurt the struggling soul Which Thou hast died to bless, Or prompt a spirit to complain That knows its blessedness! Nor seems it strange to one who weighs The joy of liberty, This death of suffering to himself, This life of love to Thee, Which gives the lowly power to reign And makes the servant free. O let no timid faithless thought Prevail my bonds to spare! Lord, I can drink Thy bitter cup, Thy fiery trial share, — I can deny myself for Thee, And for Thy glory care. Only the unction of Thy love, With every cross be mine — Till these Thy words — so firm to gird, So searching to refine — Be sweet unto Thy servant's soul Even as they are to Thine. Hymns and Meditations, 1873

A Ballad of Wise Men

Author: George M. P. Baird Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: When that our gentle Lord was born

The Highest Joy That Can Be Known

Author: Nils Frykman, 1842-1911; Signe L. Bennett, 1900-1996; Andrew T. Frykman, 1875-1943 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: 8th Sunday after Epiphany; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; Heritage Hymns; Pilgrimage; Pulpit Hymns; Word and Teaching Scripture: Psalm 1:2 Used With Tune: HIGHEST JOY