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O Love, How Deep, How Broad

Author: Benjamin Webb, 1819-1885 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 143 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:2-17 First Line: O love, how deep, how broad, how high Lyrics: 1 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high, how passing thought and fantasy: that God, the Son of God, should take our mortal form for mortals' sake. 2 For us baptized, for us he bore his holy fast and hungered sore; for us temptations sharp he knew, for us the tempter overthrew. 3 For us he prayed, for us he taught, for us his daily works he wrought, by words and signs and actions, thus still seeking not himself, but us. 4 For us to evil power betrayed, scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed, he bore the shameful cross and death, for us gave up his dying breath. 5 For us he rose from death again; for us he went on high to reign; for us he sent his Spirit here to guide, to comfort, and to cheer. 6 All glory to our Lord and God for love so deep, so high, so broad-- the Trinity whom we adore forever and forevermore. Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS Text Sources: Latin hymn, 15th c.

Hark, a Herald Voice Is Sounding

Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-18 Lyrics: 1 Hark, a herald voice is sounding: "Christ is nigh," it seems to say. "Cast away the dreams of darkness, O ye children of the day!" 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, our sun, all sloth dispelling, shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo, the Lamb, so long expected, comes with pardon down from heaven; let us all, with deep repentance, pray that we may be forgiven, 4 that when next he comes with glory, and the world is wrapped in fear, with his mercy he may shield us, and with words of love draw near. 5 Honour, glory, might, and blessing to the Father and the Son, with the everlasting Spirit, while eternal ages run. Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist; Repentance Used With Tune: MERTON Text Sources: Latin (10th cent.)

My former hopes are fled

Author: Cowper Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 130 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:7 Lyrics: 1 My former hopes are fled: My terror now begins; I feel, alas! that I am dead In trespasses and sins. 2 Ah, whither shall I fly? I hear the thunder roar: The law proclaims destruction nigh, And vengeance at the door. 3 When I review my ways, I dread impending doom; But hark! a friendly whisper says, Flee from the wrath to come. 4 I see, or think I see, A glimmering from afar, A beam of day that shines for me, To save me from despair. 5 Forerunner of the sun, It marks the pilgrim's way; I'll gaze upon it while I run, And watch the rising day. Topics: The Christian System Condemnation; Trembling Solicitude

There’s a light upon the mountains, and the day is at the spring

Author: Henry Burton, 1840-1930 Meter: 15.15.15.15 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:15 Topics: Consummation in Christ; Consummation in Christ; Faith; Festal Joy; God's Love to Us; Hope; Jesus Christ Kingship; Light; Longing for God; Music; Name/s of Jesus; Prophetic Witness; Response to Word; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Baptist; Salvation; Worship Gathering Used With Tune: THERE'S A LIGHT UPON THE MOUNTAINS

Lord, the light of your love is shining

Author: Grahm Kendrick, 1950- Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:16 Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus shine; fill this land with the Father's glory) Topics: Children and Youth God in Christ; Fire / Flame; Glory; God in Christ; Grâce; Jesus Christ Light of the World; Jesus Christ Word; Joy; Love; Mercy; River Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

The Glory of These Forty Days

Author: Maruice F. Bell (1862-1947) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-18 Lyrics: 1 The glory of these forty days we celebrate with songs of praise; for Christ, by whom all things were made, himself has fasted and has prayed. 2 Alone and fasting Moses saw the loving God who gave the law; and to Elijah, fasting, came the steeds and chariots of flame. 3 So Daniel trained his mystic sight, delivered from the lions’ might; and John, the bridegroom’s friend, became the herald of Messiah’s name. 4 Then grant us, Lord, like them to be full oft in fast and prayer with thee; our spirits strengthen with thy grace, and give us joy to see thy face. 5 O Father, Son, and Spirit blest, to thee be every prayer addressed, who art in threefold name adored, from age to age, the only Lord. Topics: Ash Wednesday; Lent (season) Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR Text Sources: Latin (6th cent.)

There’s a spirit in the air

Author: Brian Arthur Wren, 1936- Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:15 Lyrics: 1 There's a spirit in the air, telling Christians everywhere: 'Praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working, in our world.' 2 Lose your shyness, find your tongue, tell the world what God has done: God in Christ has come to stay. Live tomorrow's life today. 3 When believers break the bread, when a hungry child is fed, praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world. 4 Still the Spirit gives us light, seeing wrong and setting right: God in Christ has come to stay. Live tomorrow's life today. 5 When a stranger's not alone, where the homeless find a home, praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world. 6 May the Spirit fill our praise, guide our thoughts and change our ways: God in Christ has come to stay. Live tomorrow's life today. 7 There's a Spirit in the air, calling people everywhere: 'Praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world.' Topics: Compassion; Eucharist; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Coming today; Ministry of God's People; Mystery of God's Love; New Life in Christ; People of God; Prophetic Witness; Response to Word; Service; Social Justice; Witness to Community Used With Tune: LAUDS

Filled with the Spirit's Power

Author: J. R. Peacey, 1896-1971 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-22 First Line: Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord Lyrics: 1 Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord the infant church confessed its risen Lord. O Holy Spirit, in the church today again your power of fellowship display. 2 Now with the mind of Christ set us on fire, that unity may be our great desire. Give joy and peace; give faith to hear your call, and readiness in each to work for all. 3 Widen our love, good Spirit, to embrace in your strong care people of every race. Like wind and fire with life among us move, till we are known as Christ's, and Christians prove. Topics: Church; Mission; Pentecost; The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SHELDONIAN

He will gather the wheat in his garner

Author: Harriet B. M'Keever Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:17 First Line: When Jesus shall gather the nations Lyrics: 1 When Jesus shall gather the nations, Before him at last to appear, Then how shall we stand in the Judgment, When summoned our sentence to hear? Chorus: He will gather the wheat in his garner, But the chaff will he scatter away; Then how shall we stand in the Judgment Of the great resurrection day? 2 Shall we hear, from the lips of the Saviour, The words "Faithful servant, well done," Or, trembling with fear and with anguish, Be banished away from his throne? [Chorus] 3 He will smile when he looks on his children, And sees on the ransom'd his seal; He will clothe them in heavenly beauty, As low at his footstool they kneel. [Chorus] 4 Then let us be watching and waiting With lamps burning steady and bright; When the Bridegroom shall call to the wedding O may we be ready for flight! [Chorus] 5 Thus living with hearts fixed on heaven, In patience we wait for the time When the days of our pilgrimage ended, We'll bask in the presence divine. [Chorus] Topics: Bible Songs Judgment and Second Advent Used With Tune: HE WILL GATHER THE WHEAT IN HIS GARNER

There's a Voice in the Wilderness

Author: James Lewis Milligan (1876-1961) Meter: Irregular Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Luke 3:1-18 First Line: There's a voice in the wilderness crying Lyrics: 1 There’s a voice in the wilderness crying, a call from the ways untrod: prepare in the desert a highway, a highway for our God! The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low; make straight all the crooked places, where the Lord our God may go! 2 O Zion, give voice to good tidings, ascend to the heights and sing! Proclaim to a desolate people the coming of their King. The works of pride all perish, like flowers they shall decay; the power and pomp of nations shall pass like a dream away. 3 But your word, O God, is faithful, your arm, O Lord, is strong; you stand in the midst of nations, and you will right the wrong. You will feed your flock like a shepherd, and fold the lambs to your breast; in pastures of peace you’ll lead them, and give to the weary rest. 4 There’s a voice in the wilderness crying, a call from the ways untrod: prepare in the desert a highway, a highway for our God! The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low; make straight all the crooked places, where the Lord our God may go! Topics: Advent; John, the Baptist Used With Tune: ASCENSION