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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John M. Neale; Henry Sloane Coffin Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 519 hymnals Refrain First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. [Refrain:] Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel 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. (Refrain) 3 O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; and drive away the shades of night, and pierce the clouds and bring us light! (Refrain) 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. (Refrain) 5 O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind; bid envy, strife and quarrels cease; fill all the world with heaven's peace. (Refrain) Topics: Advent Season; Jesus Christ Emmanuel; Advent Season; Jesus Christ Emmanuel; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Final Victory; World Peace Scripture: Job 38:12 Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin hymn, 12th C.

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: John W. Work Meter: Irregular Appears in 111 hymnals First Line: While shepherd kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born. 1 While shepherds kept their watching o'er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled when, lo! above the earth rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior's birth. [Refrain] 3 Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Season; Spirituals Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 Used With Tune: GO TELL IT

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,125 hymnals First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an angel of the Lord came down, 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. 3 "To you, in David's town, this day is born of David's line a Savior, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all simply wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spoke the angel. Suddenly appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; to those on whom his favor rests goodwill shall never cease." Topics: Christmas Season Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Author: Emily E. S. Elliott Meter: Irregular Appears in 423 hymnals 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 The foxes found rest and the birds their nest in the shade of the forest tree; but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God, in the desert of Galilee: (Refrain) 4 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) 5 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! Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Humility; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Biblical Places Bethlehem, Galilee; Commitment; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Suffering Scripture: Matthew 8:20 Used With Tune: MARGARET

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 550 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand– the shadow of a mighty Rock within a weary land, a home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day. 2 Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see the very dying form of One who suffered there for me; and from my smitten heart with tears two wonders I confess– the wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of his face, content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, my sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross. Topics: Confession; Cross of Christ; Jesus Christ Suffering; Lord’s Supper; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Surrender Scripture: Isaiah 32:2 Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

Were You There?

Meter: 10.10.14.10 Appears in 236 hymnals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? 4 Were you there when he rose up from the dead? Were you there when he rose up from the dead? Oh! Sometimes I feel like shouting glory, glory, glory! Were you there when he rose up from the dead? Topics: Good Friday; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Lord’s Supper; Spirituals Scripture: Matthew 27:35 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE? Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Christ Is Alive!

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Lyrics: 1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. The cross stands empty to the sky. Let streets and homes with praises ring. Love, drowned in death, shall never die. 2 Christ is alive! No longer bound to distant years in Palestine, but saving, healing, here and now and touching every place and time. 3 Not throned afar, remotely high, untouched, unmoved by human pains, but daily, in the midst of life, our Savior in the Godhead reigns. 4 In every insult, rift, and war, where color, scorn or wealth divide, Christ suffers still, yet loves the more, and lives, where even hope has died. 5 Christ is alive, and comes to bring good news to this and every age, till earth and sky and ocean ring with joy, with justice, love, and praise. Topics: Cross of Christ; Easter Season; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Justice; Social Concerns Scripture: Isaiah 11:9 Used With Tune: TRURO

I Lay My Sins on Jesus

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 562 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God; he bears them all and frees us from the accursèd load. I bring my guilt to Jesus, to wash my crimson stains clean in his blood most precious, till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my needs on Jesus; all fullness dwells in him; he heals all my diseases; my soul he does redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, my burdens and my cares; he from them all releases; he all my sorrows shares. 3 I long to be like Jesus--meek, loving, lowly, mild; I long to be like Jesus--the Father’s holy Child. I long to be with Jesus, amid the heavenly throng, to sing with saints his praises, to learn the angels’ song. Topics: Aspiration; Cleansing; Heaven; Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ Redeemer Scripture: Isaiah 53:6 Used With Tune: CALCUTTA

What a Wonderful Savior

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 183 hymnals First Line: Christ has for sin atonement made Refrain First Line: What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus Lyrics: 1 Christ has for sin atonement made-- what a wonderful Savior! We are redeemed, the price is paid-- what a wonderful Savior! [Refrain:] What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus! What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Lord! 2 I praise him for the cleansing blood-- what a wonderful Savior! that reconciled my soul to God-- what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain) 3 He cleansed my heart from all its sin-- what a wonderful Savior! and now he reigns and rules therein-- what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain) 4 He walks beside me in the way-- what a wonderful Savior! and keeps me faithful day by day-- what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain) Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Reconciliation to God; Atonement; Cleansing; Jesus Christ Savior; Reconciliation to God; Rédemption; Witness Scripture: John 4:42 Used With Tune: BENTON HARBOR

O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

Author: Washington Gladden Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 592 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free; tell me thy secret: help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me thy patience--still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future’s broadening way, in peace that only Thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live. Topics: Serenity; Christian Service; Walking with Christ; Witnessing Scripture: Mark 16:12 Used With Tune: MARYTON