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On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry

Author: Chandler; C. Coffin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 236 hymnals First Line: On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Awake, and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every Christian breast, And furnished for so great a guest; Yea, let us each our hearts prepare For Christ to come and enter there. 3 For Thou art our salvation, Lord, Our refuge and our great reward; Without Thy grace we waste away, Like flowers that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out Thine hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Once more upon Thy people shine, And fill the world with love divine. 5 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee, Whose Advent set Thy people free; Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Ghost for evermore. Amen. Topics: Preparation for Christ Used With Tune: [On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry]

It came upon the midnight clear

Author: Rev. E. H. Sears Appears in 902 hymnals Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold; Peace on the earth, good-will to men, From heaven's all-gracious King; The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world: Above its sad and lonely plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessèd angels sing. 3 O ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow! Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing: Oh, rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. 4 For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years, Shall come the time foretold, When the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing. Amen. Used With Tune: [It came upon the midnight clear]

God moves in a mysterious way

Author: W. Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,143 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform: He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines, With never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour: The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. Amen. Topics: Doubt; Providence Used With Tune: [God moves in a mysterious way]

Great Shepherd of the sheep

Author: Bogatzky Appears in 38 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Great Shepherd of the sheep, Who all Thy flock doth keep, Leading by waters calm; Do Thou my footsteps guide, To follow by Thy side; Make me Thy little lamb, Make me Thy little lamb. 2 I fear I may be torn By many a sharp-set thorn, As far from Thee I stray; My weary feet may bleed, For rough are paths which lead Out of Thy pleasant way. 3 But when the road is long, Thy tender arm, and strong, The weary one will bear; And Thou wilt wash me clean, And lead to pastures green, Where all the flowers are fair. 4 Till, from the soil of sin Cleansed and made pure within, Dear Saviour, Who hast died, Thou bringest me in love, Save to Thy fould above, Forever to abide. Topics: For Children; Following Christ Used With Tune: [Great Shepherd of the sheep]

Christ is risen! Christ is risen!

Author: Rev. Archer T. Gurney Meter: Irregular Appears in 90 hymnals First Line: Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Lyrics: 1 Christ is risen! Christ is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Alleluia! swell the strain! For our gain He suffered loss By divine decree. He hath died upon the cross But our God is He. Christ is risen! Christ is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Alleluia! swell the strain! 2 See, the chains of death are broken; Earth below and heaven above Joy in each amazing token Of His rising, Lord of love; He for evermore shall reign By the Father's side, Till he comes to earth again Comes to claim His bride. Christ is risen! Christ is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Alleluia! swell the strain! 3 Glorious angels downward thronging Hail the Lord of all the skies; Heaven, with joy and holy longing For the Word incarnate, cries, !Christ is risen! Earth, rejoice! Gleam, ye starry train! All creation, find a voice: He o'er all shall reign." Christ is risen! Christ is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! O'er the universe to reign. Amen. Topics: Eastertide Used With Tune: [Christ is risen! Christ is risen!]

I could not do without Thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.6 D Appears in 189 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I could not do without Thee, O Saviour of the lost, Whose precious blood redeemed me At such tremendous cost; Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious blood, must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. 2 I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own; But Thou, belovèd Saviour, Art all in all to me, And weakness will be power If leaning hard on Thee. 3 I could not do without Thee, For, oh, the way is long, And I am often weary, And sight replaces song; How could I do without Thee? I do not know the way; Thou knowest, and Thou leadest, And wilt not let me stray. 4 I could not do without Thee, O Jesus, Saviour dear; E'en when my eyes are holden, I know that Thou art near. How dreary and how lonely This changeful life would be, Without the sweet communion, The secret rest with Thee! 5 I could not do without Thee; No other friend can read The spirit's strange deep longings, Interpreting its need; No human heart could enter Each dim recess of mine, And soothe, and hush, and calm it, O blessèd Lord, but Thine. 6 I could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn loneliness The river must be passed; But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper, "It is I." Amen. Topics: Parochial Missions; Consecration; Humility Used With Tune: [I could not do without Thee]

All my heart this night rejoices

Author: Miss Winkworth; P. Gerhardt Meter: 8.3.3.6 Appears in 281 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices; "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. 2 Hark! a voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, Doth entreat, "Flee from woe and danger! Brethren, come! from all doth grieve you, You are freed; All you need I will surely give you." 3 Come then, let us hasten yonder! Here let all, Great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder! Love Him Who with love is yearning! Hail the Star, That from far Bright with hope is burning! 4 Thee, dear Lord, with heed I'll cherish, Live to Thee, And with Thee Dying, shall not perish; But shall dwell with Thee forever, Far on high, In the joy That can alter never. Amen. Topics: For Children Used With Tune: [All my heart this night rejoices]

My God, and is Thy table spread

Author: P. Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 219 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My God, and is Thy table spread? And does Thy cup with love o'erflow? Thither be all Thy children led, And let them Thy sweet mercies know. 2 Hail! sacred feast, which Jesus makes, Rich banquet of His flesh and blood! Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred stream, that heavenly food. 3 Oh, let Thy table honored be, And furnished well with joyful guests; And may each soul salvation see That here its sacred pledges tastes. 4 Drawn by Thy quickening grace, O Lord, In countless numbers let them come; And gather from their Father's board The bread that lives beyond the tomb. 5 Nor let Thy spreading gospel rest, Till through the world Thy truth has run; Till with this bread all men be blest, Who see the light or feel the sun. Amen. Used With Tune: [My God, and is Thy table spread]

Triumphant Sion, lift thy head

Author: P. Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 289 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Triumphant Sion, lift thy head From dust, and darkness, and the dead! Though humbled long, awake at length, And gird thee with thy Saviour's strength. 2 Put all thy beauteous garments on, And let thy various charms be known: Decked in the robes of righteousness, The world thy glories shall confess. 3 No more shall foes unclean invade, And fill thy hallowed walls with dread; No more shall hell's insulting host Their victory and thy sorrows boast. 4 God from on high has heard thy prayer; His hand thy ruins shall repair; Nor will thy watchful Monarch cease To guard thee in eternal peace. Amen. Topics: Church Militant Used With Tune: [Triumphant Sion, lift thy head]

O Paradise, O Paradise

Author: Rev. F. W. Faber Meter: Irregular Appears in 460 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Paradise, O Paradise, Who doth not crave for rest? Who would not seek the happy land Where they that loved are blest; Where loyal hearts and true, Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? 2 O Paradise, O Paradise, The world is growing old; Who would not be at rest and free Where love is never cold? Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? 3 O Paradise, O Paradise, We long to sin no more; We long to be as pure on earth As on Thy spotless shore; Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? 4 O Paradise, O Paradise, We shall not wait for long; E'en now the loving ear may catch Faint fragments of thy song; Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? 5 Lord Jesus, King of Paradise, Oh, keep me in Thy love, And guide us to that happy land Of perfect rest above; Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? Amen. Topics: All Saints; General; Church At Rest Used With Tune: [O Paradise, O Paradise]