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As newborn stars were stirred to song

Author: Carl P. Daw Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 As newborn stars were stirred to song when all things came to be, as Miriam and Moses sang when Israel was set free, so music bursts unbidden forth when God-filled hearts rejoice, to waken awe and gratitude and give mute faith a voice. 2 In psalms that raise the singer’s sense to universal truths, in prophet’s dark-toned oracle or hymn of three brave youths: the song of faith and praise endured through those God called to be a chosen people bearing light for all the world to see. 3 When God’s redeeming Word took flesh to make salvation sure, unheeding hearts attuned to strife refused love’s overture. Yet to the end the song went on: a supper’s parting hymn, a psalm intoned on dying lips when sun and hope grew dim. 4 But silence won no vict’ry there; a rest was all it scored before glad alleluias rose to greet the risen Lord. The church still keeps that song alive, for death has lost its sting, and with the gift of life renewed the heart will ever sing. Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Praise Scripture: Exodus 15:1 Used With Tune: ALEXANDRA

Canticle: My Soul Cries Out

Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 18 hymnals First Line: My soul cries out with a joyful shout Refrain First Line: My heart shall sing of the day you bring Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Boasting; Church Year Advent; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; God as King; God's Sovereignty; God's Name; God's Power; Gratitude; Jesus Christ Parables of; Judgment; Remnant of Isarel; Worship Scripture: Psalm 75 Used With Tune: STAR OF COUNTY DOWN Text Sources: Magnificat (based on)

Oh God That Madest Earth And Sky

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh God that madest earth and sky, The darkness and the day. Give ear to this Thy family, And help us when we pray! For wide the waves of bitterness Around our vessel roar, And heavy grows the pilot’s heart To view the rocky shore! 2 The cross our master bore for us, For Him we fain would bear, But mortal strength to weakness turns, And courage to despair! Then mercy on our failings, Lord! Our sinking faith renew! And when Thy sorrows visit us, Oh send Thy patience, too! Used With Tune: FIRST MODE MELODY Text Sources: Published posthumously in Hymns Written and Adapted to the Weekly Church Service of the Year (London: J. Murray, 1827)

A Student's Hymn

Author: J. Donald Hughes Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Creator of the universe

Sing Out with Joy to God Our Strength (Psalm 81)

Author: Fred R. Anderson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Sing out with joy to God our strength Topics: God's Covenant with Israel; Trusting in the Promises of God Scripture: Psalm 81 Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES

We Seek A Rest Beyond The Skies

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 50 hymnals Lyrics: We seek a rest beyond the skies, In everlasting day; Through floods and flames the passage lies, But Jesus guards the way: The swelling flood, and raging flame, Hear and obey His word; Then let us triumph in His name, Our Savior is the Lord. Used With Tune: CAMP SAKIMA Text Sources: Olney Hymns (London, W. Oliver, 1779), Book 3

O Guiding Star

Author: Willard P. Morris Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The star that shone o’er Bethlehem Refrain First Line: O blessed star, O radiant light Lyrics: 1 The star that shone o’er Bethlehem Is shining now for me, To guide my feet thro’ tangled paths, Dear Savior, unto Thee. Refrain: O blessèd star, O radiant light Shine on me from afar, And guide me to my home above, Where many mansions are. 2 Its rays are streaming from above, Thro’ God’s own word so true; They fill my soul with sweeter peace Than sinners ever knew. [Refrain] 3 O may I like the men of old, Be led, O star, by thee, Until I reach my heavenly home, And my Deliv’rer see. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MARTINIQUE Text Sources: Highest Praise by William A. Ogden (New York: Biglow & Main, 1895)

Prepare the Way! the Prophet Called

Author: Edmund H. Sears Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: “Prepare the way!” the prophet called Lyrics: 1 “Prepare the way!” the prophet called; a messenger will come to reaffirm God’s covenant, and lead the people home. The truth will shine like purest fire in that awaited hour. Come, Jesus Christ! You are the way; renew us with your pow’r. 2 “Prepare the way!” cried John to all beside the Jordan stream. All flesh will see God’s saving work, the prophets’ ancient dream. The valleys and the mountaintops will make a level place. Come, Jesus Christ! You are the way; restore us with your grace. 3 Prepare the way in us, O God, to greet that glorious day when righteousness and peace will reign, and death will pass away. The risen one will come again, descending from above. Come, Jesus Christ! You are the way; redeem us with your love. Topics: Covenant; John the Baptist; New Creation; Peace; Prophets; Reign of Christ Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 Used With Tune: CAROL Text Sources: Christian Register, 1849, alt.

I Want a Principle Within

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 229 hymnals Lyrics: 1. I want a principle within of watchful, godly fear, A sensibility of sin, a pain to feel it near. I want the first approach to feel of pride or wrong desire, To catch the wandering of my will, and quench the kindling fire. 2. From Thee that I no more may stray, no more Thy goodness grieve, Grant me the filial awe, I pray, the tender conscience give. Quick as the apple of an eye, O God, my conscience make; Awake my soul when sin is nigh, and keep it still awake. 3. Almighty God of truth and love, to me Thy power impart; The mountain from my soul remove, the hardness from my heart. O may the least omission pain my reawakened soul, And drive me to that blood again, which makes the wounded whole. Used With Tune: GERALD Text Sources: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1749

Jerusalem The Beautiful!

Author: M. Lowry Hofford Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the beautiful! Its glories are untold; Its walls are built of precious stones, Its pavements made of gold; Its mansions for the ransomed ones In matchless splendor shine; Jerusalem, the beautiful! Jerusalem divine! 2 Jerusalem the beautiful! Its gates of pearly white, To voice of prayer and song of praise Are open day and night; And shining ones around the throne In sweeter raptures sing; Jerusalem, the beautiful! Where saints their tributes bring. 3 Jerusalem, the beautiful! My everlasting rest! My glorious home, the saints’ abode, The city of the blest; The temple of the Holy One, Thy light is all divine; Jerusalem, the beautiful! I love to call thee mine. Used With Tune: GLIWICE Text Sources: Wreath of Praise, by Asa Hull (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Daniel W. Knowles, 1879), page 3