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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]

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Author: John M. Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 294 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord and precious, binding all the church in one, Holy Zion's help forever, and our confidence alone; Holy Zion's help forever, and our confidence alone. 2 To this temple where we call you, come, O Lord of hosts and stay; come, with all your loving kindness, hear your people as they pray, and your fullest benediction shed within these walls alway; and your fullest benediction shed within these walls alway. 3 Grant, we pray, to all your faithful all the gifts they ask to gain; what they gain from you forever with the blessed to retain; and hereafter in your glory evermore with you to reign; and hereafter in your glory evermore with you to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, praise and honor to the Son, praise and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one, one in might and one in glory while unending ages run; one in might and one in glory, while unending ages run! Topics: Church Fellowship; Church Nature; Descants; Jesus Christ Foundation; Worship Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Used With Tune: CHRIST CHURCH Text Sources: Latin hymn, c. 7th C.

All Authority and Power

Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All authority and power, every status and domain, now belongs to one who suffered our redemption to obtain; angels, demons, kings and rulers, over all shall Jesus reign! 2 All the nations owe him worship, every tongue shall call him Lord; how are they to call upon him if his name they have not heard? Therefore go and make disciples, preach his gospel, spread his Word. 3 All the clear commands of Jesus must be heeded and obeyed; full provision for our weakness in his teaching he has made; in the Gospel words and symbols saving truth to us conveyed. 4 All the time he will be with us, always, to the end of days; with his own believing people who keep steadfast in his ways; God the Father, Son and Spirit, bless us, and to God be praise! Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Power of; Jesus Christ Teacher; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Ascension Day; Challenge; Jesus Christ Exaltation; Jesus Christ Power of; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Teacher; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Missions; Proclamation Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSCHER

Iona Gloria

Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Gloria, gloria, gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: Part 1: Gloria, gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo. Parts 1 and 2: Gloria, gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo. Parts 1, 2 and 3: Gloria, gloria, gloria in excelsis Deo. Topics: Lord’s Supper Scripture: Luke 2:14 Used With Tune: IONA Text Sources: Traditional

Give Us Steadfast Hearts

Author: Thomas á Kempis Appears in 433 hymnals First Line: Give us, O Lord, steadfast hearts Topics: Faithfulness of Believers

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 758 hymnals 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 for ever, 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. Topics: Advent Season; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Reign Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker; Harriet Krauth Spaeth Meter: Irregular Appears in 108 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo! how a rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung, of Jesse's lineage coming, as saints of old have sung. It came a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night. 2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind; with Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind. To show God's love aright, she bore to us a Savior, when half spent was the night. 3 This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere. True man, yet very God, from sin and death he saves us and lightens every load. Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons Isaiah, Jesse, Mary; Christmas Season Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:1 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN' ROS' ENTSPRUNGEN Text Sources: German carol, 16th century

Jesus Lives and So Shall I

Author: Christian F. Gellert; John D. Lang Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 52 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus lives, and so shall I. Death! thy sting is gone forever. He, who deigned for me to die, lives the bands of death to sever. He shall raise me with the just; Jesus is my Hope and Trust. 2 Jesus lives and reigns supreme; and, his kingdom still remaining, I shall also be with him, ever living, ever reigning. God has promised: be it must; Jesus is my Hope and Trust. 3 Jesus lives, I know full well, naught from him my heart can sever, life nor death nor power of hell, joy nor grief henceforth forever. None of all his saints is lost; Jesus is my Hope and Trust. Jesus is my hope and trust. 4 Jesus lives and death is now but my entrance into glory. Courage then, my soul, for thou hast a crown of life before thee; thou shalt find thy hopes were just; Jesus is the Christian's Trust. Topics: God Promises; Healing, Physical; Assurance; Our Death; Easter Season; Eternal Life; God Promises; Physical Healing; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Reign; Security; Trust Scripture: John 14:3 Used With Tune: ZUVERSICHT

Jesus Paid It All

Author: Elvina M. Hall Meter: Irregular Appears in 845 hymnals First Line: I hear the Savior say Lyrics: 1 I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small; child of weakness, watch and pray, find in me thine all in all.” [Refrain:] Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, he washed it white as snow. 2 Lord, now indeed I find thy power, and thine alone, can change the leper’s spots and melt the heart of stone. (Refrain) 3 For nothing good have I whereby thy grace to claim-- I’ll wash my garments white in the blood of Calvary’s Lamb. (Refrain) 4 And when before the throne I stand in him complete, "Jesus died my soul to save," my lips shall still repeat. (Refrain) Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Cleansing; Invitation To Salvation; Saving Work of Christ Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19 Used With Tune: ALL TO CHRIST

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Author: Anonymous Meter: Irregular Appears in 127 hymnals First Line: I am weak, but thou art strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak, but thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I’ll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee. [Refrain:] Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea, daily walking close to thee: let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 2 Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. (Refrain) 3 When my feeble life is o’er, time for me will be no more; guide me gently, safely o’er to thy kingdom shore, to thy shore. (Refrain) Topics: Aspiration; Temptation; Walking with Christ Scripture: Joel 3:10 Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK