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Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885 Appears in 222 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 First Line: Alleluia, alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to heav'n and voices raise; sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise: he who on the cross a victim for the world's salvation bled— Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, now is risen from the dead. 2 Alleluia, Christ is risen! Death at last has met defeat: see the ancient pow'rs of evil in confusion and retreat; once he died, and once was buried: now he lives forevermore, Jesus Christ, the world's Redeemer, whom we worship and adore. 3 Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high: alleluia to the Savior who has gained the victory; alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity! Alleluia, alleluia to the triune Majesty! Topics: Easter Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY Text Sources: Rev. st 2: Jubilate Hymns Ltd.

We give immortal praise

Author: Isaac Watts, 1675-1748 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23 Topics: The Nature and Mystery of God The Holy Trinity Used With Tune: CROFTS 136TH

God of Mercy, God of Grace

Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 202 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 Lyrics: 1 God of mercy, God of grace, show the brightness of your face; shine upon us, Saviour, shine; fill your church with light divine; and your saving health extend unto earth's remotest end. 2 Let the people praise you, Lord; be by all that live adored; let the nations shout and sing glory to their Saviour King; at your feet their tribute pay, and your holy will obey. 3 Let the people praise you, Lord; earth shall then its fruits afford, God to us all blessings give, we to God devoted live; all below and all above one in joy and light and love. Topics: Jesus Christ, Light; Light; Mission; Offertory; Praise of God Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS

Great is your faithfulness

Author: Thomas Obadiah Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 197 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29 First Line: Great is your faithfulness, O God my Father Lyrics: 1 Great is your faithfulness, O God my Father, in you no shadow of turning we see; you never fail and your love is unchanging: as you have been you for ever will be. Refrain: Great is your faithfulness, great is your faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies we see; all we have needed your hand has provided: great is your faithfulness, Lord God, to me. 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above, join with all nature in unspoken witness to your great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that's enduring, your living presence to cheer and to guide, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow -- these are the blessings your love will provide. [Refrain] Topics: Anniversary of a Church; Eternity of God; Faithfulness of God; God's Love to Us; Hope; Morning; Providence Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

"We are thine"

Author: Philip Doddridge Appears in 193 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:18 First Line: Dear Saviour! we are thine Lyrics: 1 Dear Saviour! we are thine, By everlasting bands; Our hearts, our souls, we would resign Entirely to thy hands. 2 To thee we still would cleave With ever-growing zeal; If millions tempt us Christ to leave, Oh, let them ne'er prevail! 3 Thy Spirit shall unite Our souls to thee, our Head; Shall form in us thine image bright, And teach thy paths to tread. 4 Death may our souls divide From these abodes of clay; But love shall keep us near thy side Through all the gloomy way. 5 Since Christ and we are one, Why should we doubt or fear? If he in heaven has fixed his throne He'll fix his members there. Topics: Christians Fellowship; Church Unity of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: GOLDEN HILL

Christ, of all my hopes the ground

Author: Ralph Wardlaw Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 174 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:27 Topics: The Christian Life Discipleship and Service Used With Tune: MOZART

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine (1899-1989); Carl Gustav Boberg (1859-1940) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 149 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20 First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee Topics: Creation; Creation; Evangelism; Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Salvation/Redemption Used With Tune: HOW GREAT THOU ART Text Sources: Swedish text

From heaven high I come to you

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 149 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:16 Lyrics: 1 From heaven high I come to you, I bring you tidings good and new; glad tidings of great joy I bring, whereof I now will say and sing. 2 To you this night is born a child of Mary, chosen Virgin mild; this little child, of lowly birth, shall be the joy of all the earth. 3 This is the Christ, our God and Lord, who in all need shall aid afford; he will himself your Saviour be from all your sins to set you free. 4 These are the tokens ye shall mark: the swaddling clothes and manger dark; there shall ye find the infant laid by whom the heavens and earth were made. 5 Now let us all with gladsome cheer go with the shepherds and draw near to see the wondrous gift of God, who hath his own dear Son bestowed. 6 Welcome to earth, thou noble guest, through whom the sinful world is blest! in my distress thou com'st to me; what thanks shall I return to thee? Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

Nature with open volume stands

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 148 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 Lyrics: 1 Nature with open volume stands to spread her maker's praise abroad; and every labour of his hands shows something worthy of a God. 2 But in the grace that rescued us, his brightest form of glory shines; here, on the cross, 'tis fairest drawn in precious blood, and crimson lines. 3 Here his whole name appears complete: nor wit can guess, nor reason prove, which of the letters best is writ, the power, the wisdom, or the love. 4 O the sweet wonders of that cross where God the Saviour loved, and died! Her noblest life my spirit draws from his dear wounds, and bleeding side. 5 I would for ever speak his name in sounds to mortal ears unknown, with angels join to praise the Lamb, and worship at his Father's throne. Topics: Atonement; Good Friday; Grâce; Holy Week; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Passion Sunday; Proclamation: Witness; Rédemption Used With Tune: CANNOCK

Beautiful Savior!

Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 141 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 1:16 Topics: 1st Sunday after Epiphany; Children's Hymns; Creation and Earth; Epiphany Life; Incarnation; Jesus Christ Lordship; Praise to Christ Jesus; Transfiguration Used With Tune: CRUSADERS' HYMN Text Sources: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677