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Who Is He in Yonder Stall?

Author: Benjamin R. Hanby Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 141 hymnals First Line: Who is he in yonder stall Refrain First Line: Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! Lyrics: 1. Who is he in yonder stall at whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is he in deep distress, fasting in the wilderness? [Refrain:] 'Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! 'Tis the Lord! the King of glory! At his feet we humbly fall, crown him, crown him Lord of all! 2 Who is he the people bless for his words of gentleness? Who is he to whom they bring all the sick and sorrowing? (Refrain) 3 Who is he who stands and weeps at the grave where Lazarus sleeps? Who is he the gathering throng greet with loud triumphant song? (Refrain) 4 Lo! at midnight, who is he prays in dark Gethsemane? Who is he on yonder tree dies in grief and agony? (Refrain) 5 Who is he who from the grave comes to heal and help and save? Who is he that from his throne rules through all the world alone? (Refrain) Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry Scripture: Matthew 4:24 Used With Tune: LOWLINESS

The Old Rugged Cross

Author: George Bennard Meter: Irregular Appears in 372 hymnals First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; and I love that old cross, where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown. 2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me; for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain] 3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see, for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain] 4 To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear; then he'll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever I'll share. [Refrain] Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Cross of Christ; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Pardon; Sanctification; Saving Work of Christ Scripture: John 14:3 Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS

I Surrender All

Author: Judson W. VanDeVenter Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 363 hymnals First Line: All to Jesus I surrender Refrain First Line: I surrender all, I surrender all Lyrics: 1 All to Jesus I surrender, all to him I freely give; I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live. [Refrain:] I surrender all, I surrender all, all to thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. 2 All to Jesus I surrender, humbly at his feet I bow, worldly pleasures all forsaken: take me, Jesus, take me now. (Refrain) 3 All to Jesus I surrender, make me, Savior, wholly thine; may thy Holy Spirit fill me, may I know thy power divine. (Refrain) 4 All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to thee; fill me with thy love and power, let thy blessing fall on me. (Refrain) Topics: Dedications of Life; Holy Spirit Filling of; Resolve; Social Concerns; Surrender Scripture: Mark 10:28 Used With Tune: SURRENDER

Alleluia

Author: Jerry Sinclair Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 45 hymnals First Line: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Topics: Choruses, Refrains; Jesus Christ Savior; Praise of Jesus Christ Scripture: Revelation 4:11 Used With Tune: ALLELUIA

Response to Scripture

Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Praise be to you, O Christ Lyrics: Praise be to you, O Christ. Used With Tune: [Praise be to you, O Christ]

As with Gladness Men of Old

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 650 hymnals 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 him whom heaven and earth adore, so, may we with willing feet ever seek the 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. Topics: Christmas Season; Epiphany Season Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: DIX

In the Garden

Author: C. Austin Miles Meter: 8.9.10.7 with refrain Appears in 282 hymnals First Line: I come to the garden alone Refrain First Line: And he walks with me Lyrics: 1 I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses; and the voice I hear, falling on my ear, the Son of God discloses. Refrain: And he walks with me, and he talks with me, and he tells me I am his own, and the joy we share, as we tarry there, none other has ever known. 2 He speaks, and the sound of his voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing, and the melody that he gave to me within my heart is ringing. [Refrain] 3 I’d stay in the garden with him though the night around me be falling, but he bids me go; through the voice of woe his voice to me is calling. [Refrain] Topics: Biblical Persons Mary Magdalene; Easter Season; Fellowship With Christ ; Jesus Christ Son of God; Joy Scripture: John 20:11-18 Used With Tune: GARDEN

Rejoice, the Lord is King

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.8 Appears in 753 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King: your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore: lift up your heart, lift up your voice. Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 The Lord the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love; when he had purged our stains he took his seat above: lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 His kingdom cannot fail, he rules o'er earth and heaven; the keys of death and hell to Christ the Lord are given: lift up your heart, lift up your voice. Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 4 Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord the Judge, shall come, and take his servants up to their eternal home. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Topics: Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Joy Scripture: Psalm 103:19 Used With Tune: DARWALL

Come Down, O Love Divine!

Author: Richard F. Littledale Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 Appears in 114 hymnals First Line: Come down, O Love divine Lyrics: 1 Come down, O love divine! Seek out this soul of mine and visit it with your own ardor glowing: O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, your holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn, till earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; and let your glorious light shine ever on my sight, and make my pathway clear, by your illuming. 3 Let holy charity my outward vesture be, and lowliness become my inner clothing; true lowliness of heart which takes the humbler part, and for its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. 4 And so the yearning strong with which the soul will long shall far surpass the power of human telling; for none can guess its grace till we become the place in which the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. Topics: Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Indweller; Aspiration; Confession; Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Indweller; Humility; Love Our Love of Others Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY Text Sources: After Bianco da Siena, 15th C.; rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 740 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; him serve with joy, his praise forth tell, come ye before him and rejoice. 2 The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; without our aid he did us make; we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto; praise, laud and bless his name always, for it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? The Lord our God is good, his mercy is forever sure; his truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure. Topics: God Goodness; God Shepherd; Psalms Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH