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O Come, Dear Saviour

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:5 First Line: O Saviour, we ask that Thy Spirit may come Refrain First Line: O come, dear Saviour, O come, we pray Lyrics: 1 O Saviour, we ask that Thy Spirit may come, And fill with Thy glory our dear Sabbath Home; We ask that Thy presence by faith we may see, While gathered to render our homage to Thee. Refrain: O come, dear Saviour, O come, we pray, And shine on this word as we read it today. 2 We thank Thee for all thy protection and care, For blessings and mercies we constantly share; But most we adore Thee that we may receive The joys that are promised to them that believe. [Refrain] 3 We pray Thee, dear Saviour, our hearts to prepare To dwell in those mansions so lovely and fair, Which Thou hast provided for those who have heard And followed the truth that is taught in Thy word. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [O Saviour, we ask that Thy Spirit may come]

Word of God

Author: James Relly Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1 First Line: The unutterable Word thou art Lyrics: 1 Th' unutterable Word thou art, O Christ, to sons of men; Jehovah spake thee from his heart, And worlds existed then. 2 He spake thee then a law to all The glorious hierarchy, And firm decreed their dreadful fall, Who would not worship thee. 3 By thee, he rules the worlds above, And all the worlds below; By thee, he doth his grace and love, His wrath and justice, shew. 4 Thou, the exalted throne of grace, The Father's peaceful seat, Where we with joy behold And worship at his feet. 5 In thee now sav'd, no more we fear The curse of Adam's fall; In thee with boldness we draw near To God, the judge of all. Topics: Attributes, Characters, Names, and Offices of Christ, from the New Testament

The Incarnation of Jesus

Author: John Murray Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1 First Line: When God would prove his love Lyrics: 1 When God would prove his love, To all the ruin'd race, Descending from above, As full of truth and grace, He join'd our nature to his own, And sav'd us in himself alone. 2 The work he well perform'd In love, he came to do, The pow'rs of hell he storm'd, And drove th' infernal crew; O'er death itself victorious rose, Triumphant over all our foes. 3 Hail, dear almighty King! We praise thee for thy grace, Thy victories e sing Thou Prince of life and peace; To thee eternal praise is due, Who by thyself mad'st all things new. Topics: The Incarnation of Christ; or, God manifest in Flesh

Let Our Gladness Banish Sadness

Author: Juraj Tranovský, 1591-1637; Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.11.11 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1-14 Used With Tune: ČAS RADOSTI

Shadow and Substance

Author: Daniel Charles Damon, 1955- Meter: 5.6.10 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1 Lyrics: 1 Shadow and substance, wonder and mystery, spellbinding spinner of atoms and earth; soul of the cosmos, person and energy, source of our being: we sing of your worth. 2 We are your image, formed in community; sisters and brothers of Adam and Eve. You gave us color, custom and history; teach us to honor what others receive. 3 Naming the nameless Spirit of unity, scanning the heavens for signs of your care; God of the ages, give us humility; guide us to mystical union in prayer. Used With Tune: TWILIGHT

God of the Word

Author: Ken Medema, b. 1943 Meter: 9.8.9.8.10.10.11.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1 First Line: Out of the babble that surrounds us Topics: God's Word; Seeking God; Word of God; Elements of Worship Hearing the Word Used With Tune: SAN FRANCISCO

O Dawn of All Creation

Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b.1939 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1-14 Topics: Most Holy Trinity; Faithfulness of God; Grâce; Images of God; Light; Love of God for Us; Mercy, Forgiveness; Mystery of God; New Creation; Presence of God; Transcendence; Trinity; Wisdom Used With Tune: ANDÚJAR

There's No One in This World Like Jesus (Hakuna Wakaita sa Jesu)

Author: Patrick Matsikenyiri; Daniel Charles Damon Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:1-5 Topics: Grace Grace of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Praise of; Praise and Thanksgiving; Searching; Source; Turning; Walking; Grace Grace of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Praise of; Praise and Thanksgiving; Searching; Source; Turning; Walking Used With Tune: HAKUNA WAKAITA Text Sources: Traditional Shona, Zimbabwe

Before the Earth Had Yet Begun

Author: Herbert O'Driscoll Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1 Topics: Creation; Creativity; Word of God Used With Tune: CRAIGLEITH

Arise, shine, your light has come

Author: Graham Kendrick, b. 1950 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 1:5 First Line: Darkness like a shroud covers the earth Topics: The Promised Christ: Advent Used With Tune: [Darkness like a shroud covers the earth]