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The Spacious Firmament

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: WASH1957 #21 (1957) First Line: The spacious firmament on high Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue, ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. Th'unwearied sun from day to day, Does his Creator's power display; And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly, to the listening earth, Repeats the story of her birth; Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though in solemn silence, all Move round this dark terrestrial ball? What though no real voice nor sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found? In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice. Forever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is divine." Amen. Topics: Choir; God the Father God in Nature; Worship Languages: English Tune Title: CREATION

This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901 Hymnal: WASH1957 #22 (1957) Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world, And to my listening ears All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas-- His hand the wonders wrought. 2 This is my Father's world, The birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, Declare their Maker's praise. This is my Father's world: He shines in all that's fair; In the rustling grass I hear Him pass, He speaks to me everywhere. 3 This is my Father's world: O let me ne'er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father's world: The battle is not done; Jesus who died shall be satisfied, And earth and heaven be one. Amen. Topics: God the Father God in Nature; God the Father His Sovereignty Languages: English Tune Title: TERRA BEATA

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933 Hymnal: WASH1957 #23 (1957) Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! 2 All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heavrn reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise: Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain Call us to rejoice in Thee. 3 Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother-- All who live in love are Thine: Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the Joy Divine. 4 Mortals join the mighty chorus Which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o’er us, Brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward In the triumph song of life. Amen. Topics: Adoration; Brotherhood; Fellowship with Men; God the Father God in Nature; Worship Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: WASH1957 #24 (1957) Refrain First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Immanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! rejoice! Immanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 2 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save And give them victory o'er the grave. Rejoice! rejoice! Immanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 3 O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; And drive away the shades of night, And pierce the clouds and bring us light! Rejoice! rejoice! Immanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! 4 O come, Thou Key of David, come And open wide our heavenly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice! rejoice! Immanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! Amen. Topics: Advent First; Advent Second; Ancient Hymns; Christ Advent; Christ Second Coming; God the Father His Wisdom; Historical; Second Coming Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Author: Emily E. S. Elliott, 1836-1897 Hymnal: WASH1957 #25 (1957) 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 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) 4 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. Amen. Topics: Christ Birth of; Jesus Christ the Savior Advent Languages: English Tune Title: MARGARET

Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: WASH1957 #26 (1957) Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou long expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 2 Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child, and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. Amen. Topics: Advent First; Christ Advent Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

Joy to the World!

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: WASH1957 #27 (1957) First Line: Joy to the world! the Lord is come Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Amen. Topics: Advent First; Christ Advent; Psalm Adaptations Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: ANTIOCH

As with Gladness, Men of Old

Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Hymnal: WASH1957 #28 (1957) First Line: As with gladness men of old Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed, There to bend the knee before Thee whom heav'n and earth adore, So, may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare, So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heav'nly King. 4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry day Keep us in the narrow way; And when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen. Topics: Christ Birth of; Jesus Christ the Savior Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: DIX

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 Hymnal: WASH1957 #29 (1957) 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. Amen. Topics: Christ Birth of; Jesus Christ the Savior Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: WASH1957 #30 (1957) Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around, And glory shone around. 2 "Fear not!" said he; for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind, "Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind, To you and all mankind. 3 "To you, in David's town this day Is born of David's line, The Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord, And this shall be the sign: And this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid; And in a manger laid. 5 "All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Good will henceforth from heaven to men Begin and never cease, Begin and never cease." Amen. Topics: Christ Birth of; Jesus Christ the Savior Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS