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One sweetly solemn thought

Author: Phoebe Cary Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 715 hymnals Lyrics: 1 One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o’er and o’er; Nearer to my home today am I Than e’er I’ve been before. 2 Nearer my Father’s house, Where many mansions be; Nearer today the great white throne, Nearer the crystal sea. 3 Nearer the bound of life Where burdens are laid down; Nearer to leave the heavy cross; Nearer to gain the crown. 4 But, lying dark between, Winding down through the night, There rolls the silent, unknown stream That leads at last to light. 5 Ev'n now, perchance, my feet, Are slipping over the brink, For I, to-day, am nearer home,-- Nearer now than I think. 6 Jesus, perfect my trust; Strengthen my spirit's faith; Nor let me stand, at last, alone Upon the shore of death. Topics: The Church Year Fifth Sunday in Lent; The Church Year Fifth Sunday in Lent Used With Tune: [One sweetly solemn thought]

A great and mighty wonder

Author: St. Germannus, 634—634 Appears in 110 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A great and mighty wonder Our Christmas festal brings: On earth, a lowly infant, Behold the King of kings! 2 The Word is made incarnate, Descending from on high; And cherubim sing anthems To shepherds, from the sky. 3 And we with them triumphant, Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory, And peace on earth to men!" 4 Since all He comes to ransom, By all be He adored, The Infant born in Bethlehem, The Savior and the Lord! 6 All idol forms shall perish, And error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His scepter, Our Lord and God for aye. Topics: The Church Year Christmas; The Church Year Christmas Used With Tune: [A great and mighty wonder]

The heavens declare Thy glory

Author: T. R. Birks, 1874 Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare Thy glory, The firmament Thy power; Day unto day the story Repeats from hour to hour; Night unto night replying, Proclaims in every land, O Lord, with voice undying, The wonders of Thy hand. 2 The sun with royal splendor Goes forth to chant Thy praise; And moonbeams soft and tender Their gentler anthem raise; O’er every tribe and nation That music strange is poured; The song of all creation, To Thee, creation’s Lord. 3 How perfect, just, and holy The precepts Thou hast given; Still making wise the lowly, They lift the thoughts to heaven; How pure, how soul-restoring Thy gospel’s heavenly ray, A brighter radiance pouring Than noon of brightest day! 4 Thy statutes, Lord, with gladness Rejoice the humble heart; And guilty fear and sadness From contrite souls depart: Thy word hath richer treasure Than dwells within the mine, And sweetness beyond measure Attends Thy voice divine. 5 O who can make confession Of every secret sin; Or keep from all transgression His spirit pure within? But let me never boldly From Thy commands depart, Or render to Thee coldly The service of my heart. 6 All heaven on high rejoices To do its Maker’s will; The stars with solemn voices Resound Thy praises still; So let my whole behavior, Thoughts, words, and actions be, O Lord, my Strength, my Savior, One ceaseless song to Thee. Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Creation; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [The heavens declare Thy glory]

Lord Jesus Christ, be present now

Author: Wilhelm II. Duke of Sachse-Weimar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 72 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now, And let Thy Holy Spirit bow All hearts in love and fear today, To hear the truth and keep Thy way. 2 Unseal our lips to sing Thy praise, Our hearts in true devotion raise; Our faith increase, our minds enlight, That we may know Thy name aright: 3 Until we join the host that cry, "Holy art Thou, O Lord most High!" And 'mid the light of that blest place Shall gaze upon Thee face to face. 4 Glory to God, the Father, Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One! To Thee, O blessed Trinity, Be praise throughout eternity! Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus Christ be present now]

Lord, pour Thy Spirit from on high

Author: J. Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 210 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, pour Thy Spirit from on high, And Thine appointed servants bless; Thy promised power to each supply, And clothe Thy priests with righteousness. 2 Within Thy temple when they stand, To teach the truth as taught by Thee, Savior, like stars in Thy right hand, Let all Thy Church’s pastors be. 3 Wisdom and zeal and faith impart, Firmness and meekness from above; To bear Thy people on their heart, And love the souls whom Thou dost love; 4 To watch, and pray, and never faint; By day and night their guard to keep: To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, Protect Thy lambs, and tend Thy sheep. 5 And, when their work is finished here, Let them in hope their charge resign; Before the throne with joy appear, And there with endless glory shine. Topics: The Church The Ministry; The Church The Ministry Used With Tune: [Lord, pour Thy Spirit from on high]

Love divine, all love excelling

Author: C. Wesley Appears in 1,898 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all love excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down! Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art, Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter every trembling heart! 2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find Thy promised rest. Take away the love of sinning, Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, almighty, to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Graciously return, and never, Nevercmore, Thy temples leave! Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. 4 Finish, then, Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee, Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: The Church Year Lent and Passion Week; The Church Year Lent and Passion Week; Love to God and the Savior; Regeneration Used With Tune: [Love divine, all love excelling]

Father most holy, merciful and tender

Author: Anon. Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father most holy, merciful, and tender; Jesus our Savior, with the Father reigning; Spirit of mercy, Advocate, defender, Light never waning; 2 Trinity blessed, Unity unshaken; Deity perfect, giving and forgiving, Light of the angels, Life of the forsaken, Hope of all living; 3 Maker of all things, all Thy creatures praise Thee; Lo, all things serve Thee through thy whole creation: Hear us, Almighty, hear us as we raise Thee Heart's adoration. 4 To the almighty triune God be glory: Highest and greatest, help Thou our endeavor; We, too, would praise Thee, giving honor worthy, Now and for ever. Topics: God His Trinity; God His Trinity; Close of Service Used With Tune: [Father most holy, merciful and tender]

As with gladness men of old

Author: W. C. Dix Appears in 648 hymnals Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hail'd 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 Him whom heaven 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 heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus! every 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. 5 In the heavenly country bright, Need they no created light; Thou its light, its joy, its crown, Thou its sun which goes not down; There forever may we sing Hallelujahs to our King. Topics: The Church Year Epiphany; The Church Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Our Light Used With Tune: [As with gladness men of old]

Now the day is over

Author: S. Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 976 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tenderest blessing May our eyelids close. 3 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sins restrain. 4 Through the long night-watches, May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 5 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh, and sinless In Thy holy eyes. Topics: Family Prayer Evening; Family Prayer Evening Used With Tune: [Now the day is over]

Thou, whose almighty word

Author: J. Marriott Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 449 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou, whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight: Hear us, we humbly pray, And where the gospel day Sheds not its glorious ray, Let there be light! 2 Thou who didst come to bring On Thy redeeming wing, Healing and sight, Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inly blind, Oh now, to all mankind, Let there be light! 3 Spirit of truth and love, Life-giving, holy Dove, Speed forth Thy flight; Move on the waters' face Spreading the beams of grace, And in earth's darkest place, Let there be light! 4 Holy and blessed Three, Glorious Trinity, Wisdom, Love, Might; Boundless as ocean's tide, Rolling in fullest pride, Through the world, far and wide, Let there be light! Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; The Gospel; Missions Used With Tune: [Thou, whose almighty word]