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The Christian year. Advent: Come, thou long expected Jesus ; O come, O come, Emmanuel ; Wake, awake, for night is flying ; Rejoice, rejoice, believers! ; Lo! He comes, with clouds descending (2 versions) ; Creator of the stars of night (2 versions) ; Hark! The glad sound! ; O Word, that goest forth on high (2 versions) ; Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding ; On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry ; The King shall come when morning dawns -- Christmas: O come, all ye faithful ; While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night (2 versions) ; Now yield we thanks and praise ; Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing ; Christians, awake, salute the happy morn ; I know a rose-tree springing ; A great and mighty wonder ; It came upon the midnight clear (2 versions) ; Of the Father's love begotten ; O little town of Bethlehem (2 versions) ; From heaven high I come to you ; Calm on the list'ning ear of night ; Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light ; Sing, O sing, this blessed morn ; Hark! The herald angels sing ; Angels, from the realms of glory -- Dost thou in a manger lie (2 versions) -- Christmas carols: The first Nowell ; Good Christian men, rejoice ; All my heart this night rejoices ; Silent night, holy night ; He whom joyous shepherds praised ; What child is this ; Gentle Mary laid her child ; Here betwixt ass and oxen ; A babe lies in the cradle ; God rest you mercy, gentlemen ; The snow lay on the ground ; Angels, we have heard on high ; Away in a manger ; In the bleak midwinter ; Joseph, dearest, Joseph mine -- Epiphany: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning (2 versions) ; What star is this ; Earth has many a noble city ; From the eastern mountains ; Saw you never, in the twilight (2 versions) ; We three kings of Orient are ; As with gladness men of old ; Songs of thankfulness and praise ; Alleluia, song of gladness -- Lent: Forty days and forty nights ; Kind Maker of the world ; Lord in this thy mercy's day (2 versions) ; Weary of earth, and laden with my sin; Lord, who throughout these forty days ; With broken heart and contrite sight ; The glory of these forty days -- Passiontide: All glory, laud, and honor; The royal banners forward go (2 versions) ; Ride on! Ride on in majesty! (3 versions) ; There is a green hill far away (2 versions) ; Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle ; See the destined day arise! ; Alone thou goest forth, O Lord ; Drop, drop, slow tears ; Go to dark Gethsemane ; Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended (2 versions) ; Sweet the moments, rich in blessing ; O thou, who through this holy week ; O come and mourn with me awhile ; O sacred head, sore wounded ; At the cross her station keeping (2 versions) ; His are the thousand sparkling rills ; It is finished! Christ hath shown ; When our heads are bowed with woe ; Were you there when they crucified my Lord? ; Sunset to sunrise changes now ; Jesus, in thy dying woes (2 versions) -- Easter even: O sorrow deep! -- Easter: "O who shall roll away the stone" ; Jesus Christ is ris'n today; Hail thee festival day! ; "Welcome happy morning!' ; Jesus lives! ; At the Lamb's high feast we sing ; He is risen, he is risen! ; Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The strife is o'er, the battle done ; Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts and voices heav'nward raise ; Thou hallowed chosen morn of praise ; Come, ye faithful, raise the strain (2 versions) ; Christ the Lord is ris'n today (2 versions) ; The day of resurrection! (2 versions) ; Christians, to the Paschal victim ; That Easter Day with joy was bright; Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! O sons and daughters, let us sing ; The Sabbath day was by -- Rogation: O Jesus, crowned with all renown -- Ascension: Hail thee, festival day! ; See the Conqu'ror mounts in triumph (2 versions) ; Hail the day that sees him rise (2 versions) ; Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious ; The head that once was crowned with thorns -- Whitsunday: Hail thee, festival day! ; O come, Creator Spirit, come (2 versions) ; Come, thou Holy Spirit, come! (2 versions) ; Hail thee! Spirit, Lord eternal ; Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. |
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Saints' days and holy days. The holy innocents: When Christ was born in Bethlehem -- The circumcision: The ancient law departs -- Conversion of St. Paul: We sing the glorious conquest -- The purification: Hail to the Lord who comes ; O Sion, open wide thy gates -- The Annunciation: Sing of Mary, pure and lowly ; Praise we the Lord this day -- The Transfiguration: O wondrous type! O vision fair -- St. Michael and all angels: Around the throne of God a band ; Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright ; Angels and ministers, spirits of grace ; Christ the fair glory of the holy angels ; Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels -- All saints: For thy dear saints, O Lord ; Hark! The sound of holy voices ; For all the saints, who from their labors rest (2 versions) ; How bright these glorious spirits shine! ; The saints of God! Their conflict past ; Joy and triumph everlasting ; Who are these like stars appearing -- Apostles: God, deigning man to be ; The eternal gifts of Christ the King (2 versions) -- Evangelists: Come sing, ye choirs exultant ; Come pure hearts in sweetest measure -- Martyrs. Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs ; Let us now our voices raise. |
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Thanksgiving and national days. Thanksgiving Day: Come, ye thankful people, come ; We plow the fields, and scatter the good seeds ; Praise God from whom all blessings flow ; Praise to God, immortal praise -- National days: My country, 'tis of Thee ; O say can you see ; God of our fathers ; Lord God, we worship thee! ; Not alone for mighty empires ; God bless our native land ; God of our fathers (Old hundred twelfth) ; O God, beneath thy guiding hand. |
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Morning and evening. Morning: Awake, my heart, and render ; Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go ; Awake, my soul, and with the sun ; Christ whose glory fills the skies ; Come, my soul, thou must be waking (2 versions) ; New ev'ry morning is the love ; Awake, awake to love and work! ; Father, we praise Thee (2 versions) ; O splendor of God's glory bright (2 versions) ; Now that the daylight fills the sky (2 versions) ; Come, Holy Ghost, with God the Son (2 versions) -- Noon: O God of truth, O Lord of night] -- Afternoon: O God, creation's secret force -- Evening: O blest Creator of the light (2 versions) ; To Thee before the close of day (2 versions) ; All praise to Thee, my God this night ; Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear ; Now it is evening ; At even, when the sun was set ; God, that madest earth and heaven (2 versions) ; Now from the altar of my heart ; O Trinity of blessed light (2 versions) ; Now the day is over (2 versions) ; O brightness of the immortal Father's face ; Lord, keep us safe this night ; Our day of praise is done ; O gladsome light, O grace of God the Father's face ; Softly now the light of day (2 versions) ; Saviour, breathe an evening blessing ; The day Thou gavest, Lord is ended (2 versions) ; God of all grace, thy mercy send ; The duteous day now closeth ; O Saviour, bless us ere we go ; The sun is sinking fast ; The day is past and over. |
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Sacraments and other rites of the church. Holy baptism: O Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear ; Blessed Jesus, here are we -- Confirmation: As when, in far Samaria ; O heav'nly grace -- Holy communion: And now, O Father, mindful of the love ; Let thy Blood in mercy poured ; Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray ; O Food of men wayfaring ; Sion, praise thy Saviour, singing (2 versions) ; Very Bread, good Shepherd, tend us (2 versions) ; Father, we thank Thee who hast planted ; Bread of the world, in mercy broken ; Let all mortal flesh keep silence ; O God, unseen yet ever near (2 versions) ; Now, my tongue, the myst'ry telling (2 versions) ; Therefore we, before him bending ; Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands ; Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord (2 version) ; My God, thy table now is spread ; Humbly I adore thee, Verity unseen ; Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants ; This is the hour of banquet and of song ; Come risen Lord, and deign to be our guest (2 versions) ; Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face ; O saving Victim (2 versions) ; Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness ; Come with us, O blessed Jesus ; Bread of heav'n, on thee we feed ; Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless -- Matrimony: O perfect Love, all human though transcending ; Lord, who at Cana's wedding feast ; May the grace of Christ our Saviour -- Ember days and ordination: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (2 versions) ; Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest ; Lord, pour thy Spirit from on high ; God of the prophets ; Ye Christian heralds, go, proclaim -- For the departed: For those we love within the veil ; Jesus, Son of Mary, Fount of life alone ; Now the laborer's task is o'er (2 versions) ; God of the living, in whose eyes ; O Lord, to whom the spirits live -- Consecration of a church: All things are thine; no gift have we ; Only begotten, Word of God eternal (2 versions) -- Litanies: God the Father, God the Son (3 versions) ; Jesus, Son of God most high ; Jesus, with thy Church abide (2 versions) ; Spirit blest, who art adored (2 versions) -- Hymns for Children. Advent tells us Christ is near ; Once in royal David's city ; Behold a little child ; Father of mercy, Lover of all children ; God my Father, loving me ; Father, we thank thee for the night ; Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me (2 versions) ; Hush! My dear, lie still and slumber ; I sing a song of the saints of God ; God whose Name is Love ; Can you count the stars that brightly twinkle ; I think when I read that sweet story of old ; Saviour, like a shepherd lead us ; God who made the earth ; Thy Gospel, Jesus, we believe ; Lord Jesus, from thy throne above ; Lamb of God, I look to Thee ; I worship Thee, Lord Jesus -- Missions. Spread, O spread Thou mighty word ; From Greenland's icy mountains ; Awake, Thou Spirit of the watchmen ; O Spirit of the living God ; Hasten the time appointed ; Christ is the world's true Light ; Fling out the banner! (2 versions) ; How wondrous and great Thy works (2 versions) ; O Sion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling ; Remember all the people ; Christ is no East or West (2 versions) ; The morning light is breaking ; Eternal God, whose power upholds. |
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General hymns. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! -- Holy Father, Creator, Source of mercy -- I bind unto myself today -- Christ be with me -- Round the Lord in glory seated -- Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts -- Come, Thou almighty King -- Thou, whose almighty word -- Holy God, we praise Thy Name -- Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory -- Holy Father, cheer our way -- Now thank we all our God -- From all that dwell below the skies -- All people that on earth do dwell -- Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation -- God, my King, Thy might confessing -- Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee -- Praise, my soul, the King of heaven -- Our God, to whom we turn -- My God, how wonderful thou art -- The God of Abraham praise (2 versions) -- Praise to the living God! -- Give praise and glory unto God -- O worship the King -- O God, our help in ages past -- Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing (2 versions) -- Lord of all being, throned afar -- Songs of praise the angels sang (2 versions) -- O bless the Lord, my soul! -- Sing, my soul, his wondrous love -- Lord of all majesty and might -- For the beauty of the earth -- When all Thy mercies, O my God -- The great Creator of the worlds -- Sing praise to God, who spoke through man -- Before the Lord Jehovah's throne -- Immortal, invisible, God only wise -- O that I had a thousand voices -- We come unto our fathers' God -- There's a wideness in God's mercy -- O Lord of heav'n and earth and sea -- I praised the earth, in beauty seen -- Most High, omnipotent, good Lord -- Let us, with a gladsome mind -- The spacious firmament on high -- God moves in a mysterious way -- All things bright and beautiful -- The Lord will come and not be slow (2 versions) --We thank you, Lord of Heaven -- We sing of God, the mighty source -- We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing -- Hark! The voice eternal -- A message came to a maiden young -- Hosanna to the living Lord! -- Joy to the world! -- O Most Mighty! O Most Holy! -- Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown -- Jesus, good above all other -- Jesus! Name of wondrous love! (2 versions) -- Conquering kings their titles take -- O for a thousand tongues to sing (2 versions) -- To the Name of our salvation -- The Lord is come! On Syrian soil -- By cool Siloam's shady rill -- How bright appears the Morning Star -- I know now how that Bethl'hem's babe -- When Jesus left his Father's throne -- Saviour, when in dust to Thee -- O Jesus, crucified for man -- In the hour of trial -- Glory be to Jesus -- In the cross of Christ I glory -- When I survey the wondrous cross -- Behold the Lamb of God! -- O Lamb of God, still keep me -- We sing the praise of him who died -- Beneath the cross of Jesus -- Jesus, Name all names above -- Praise to the Holiest in the height -- O love, how deep, how broad, how high -- The King of love my shepherd is -- Fairest Lord Jesus (2 versions) -- Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (2 versions) -- Jesus, gentlest Saviour -- O Saviour, precious Saviour -- Rejoice, the Lord is King! -- Rejoice, the Lord is King -- Praise the Lord through ev'ry nation -- Crown him with many crowns -- Majestic sweetness sits enthroned -- And have the bright immensities (2 versions) -- All hail the power of Jesus' name (2 versions) -- At the Name of Jesus (2 versions) -- Hail, thou once despised Jesus -- Jesus, meek and gentle, Son of God most high -- Golden harps are sounding -- Immortal Love, forever full (2 versions) -- Thou art the Way, to thee alone -- Master of eager youth -- Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy -- O Son of man, our hero strong and tender -- Strong Son of God, immortal Love -- All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine -- When morning gilds the skies -- Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed -- Come Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove -- Spirit divine, attend our prayers -- Creator spirit, by whose aid -- O Holy Spirit, God -- Life of ages, richly poured, Love of God -- O King enthroned on high -- Breathe on me, Breathe on God -- Come down, O Love divine -- Holy Spirit, Truth divine. |
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General hymns (cont.) Come gracious Spirit, heav'nly Dove (2nd version) -- Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost -- Put forth, O God, thy Spirit's might -- Triumphant Sion, lift Thy head -- O where are kings and empires now] -- Blessed city, heav'nly Salem (2nd version) -- Christ is made the sure foundation -- Glorious things of thee are spoken -- City of God, how broad and far -- The Church of God a kingdom is -- I love Thy kingdom, Lord -- Rise, crowned with light, imperial Salem, rise! (2nd version) -- O 'twas a joyful sound to hear -- Thy kingdom come! On bended knee -- Pleasant are thy courts above -- Faith of our fathers! -- Through the night of doubt and sorrow -- Lord of our life, and God of our salvation -- The Church's one foundation -- Let saints on earth in concert sing -- We love the place, O God -- Lord, Thy word abideth -- Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace -- Behold a Sower! From afar -- O Word of God incarnate -- Book of books, or people's strength -- My God, accept my heart this day -- I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew -- Art thou weary -- O Jesus, Thou art standing -- Take my life, and let it be -- Just as I am, without one plea (3 versions) -- Lord, when we bend before Thy throne (2 versions) -- O Thou to whose all-searching sight -- Jesus, my Saviour, look on me -- Look as to Thy dear cross we flee -- O for a heart to praise my God -- Jesus, Lover of my soul (3 versions) -- O for a closer walk with God (2 versions) -- Lord Jesus, think on me -- Blest are the pure in heart -- Prayer is the soul's sincere desire -- My God, my Father, while I stray (2 versions) -- From ev'ry stormy wind that blows -- What a friend we have in Jesus -- Jesus, and shall it ever be -- I heard the voice of Jesus say (2 versions) -- Jesus, lead the way through our life's long day -- He leadeth me! -- Thine for ever! -- Saviour, teach me, day by day -- Day by day, Dear Lord (2 versions) -- Lord, kindly Light amid the encircling gloom (2 versions) -- In heav'nly love abiding -- I know not where the road will lead -- Lead us, O Father, in the paths of peace (2 versions) -- Guide me, O thou great Jehovah -- Dear Lord and Father of mankind (2 versions) -- Peace, perfect peace (2 versions) -- They cast their nets in Galilee -- I need thee ev'ry hour (2 versions) -- My soul with patience waits -- Watchman, tell us of the night (3 versions) -- I know now what the future hath -- O very God of very God -- Sometimes a light surprises -- O thou in all thy might so far -- Christ leads me through no darker rooms -- Commit thou all that grieves thee -- Father, whate'er of earthly bliss -- Call Jehovah thy salvation -- My faith looks up to Thee -- As pants the hart for cooling streams -- Look for ever at thy side -- Jesus, my strength, my hope -- Jesus, all my gladness -- Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee -- How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds -- My God, I love Thee -- O love that casts out fear -- O love that wilt not let me go (2 versions) -- Hark, my soul! It is the Lord -- Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all -- More love to Thee, O Christ! -- Jesus, the very thought of Thee (2 versions) -- O Thou who camest from above -- Thou hidden love of God -- Nearer my God, to Thee -- God be in my head -- Abide with me -- Day of wrath! O day of mourning! -- Saviour, when night involves the skies -- Where is death's sting? -- Rock of ages, cleft for me (2 versions) -- Hark, hark my soul! -- High o'er the lonely hills Black turns to gray -- O day of rest and gladness -- Sing, men and angels -- Teach me, my God and King -- God Himself is with us -- Eternal Light! -- Love divine, all loves excelling -- Holy off'rings, rich and rare -- We give Thee but Thine own -- Lift up your hearts! (2 versions) -- Come, ye disconsolate -- Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates -- Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts (2 versions) -- Now once again for help that never faileth -- Saviour, again to thy dear Name we raise -- And now the wants are told. |
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General hymns (cont.) Lord, dismiss us with thy Blessing (2 versions) -- God be with you till we meet again -- City not made with hands -- From glory to glory advancing -- O brother man, fold to thy heart thy brother -- O holy city -- Blest be the tie that binds (2 versions) -- When wilt thou save the people? -- O God of Bethel -- Where cross the crowded ways -- Before thy throne, O God -- Son of God, eternal Saviour -- O Lord, and Master of us all -- O sometimes gleams upon our sight -- Non nobis, Domine! -- Our Father, by whose Name -- Our Father, by whose servants -- Father in heav'n, who lovest all -- O thou whose feet have climbed life's hill -- O God of youth -- Father, we come -- All labor gained new dignity -- Jesus, thou divine Companion -- Eternal Father, strong to save -- Almighty Father, strong to save -- Holy Father, in thy mercy -- From thee all skill and science flow -- Father, whose will is life and good -- Thine arm, O Lord -- Judge eternal -- Once to ev'ry man and nation -- Rejoice, O land -- O God of earth and altar -- Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to men -- God the Omnipotent! -- God of grace and God of glory -- O Day of God -- Give peace, O God (2 versions) -- Peace in our time, O Lord -- O God of love -- Lord God of hosts -- Almighty Father, who dost give the gift of life -- O valiant hearts (2 versions) -- Father Eternal, ruler of creation -- Our Father, thy dear Name doth show -- Thy kingdom come, O Lord -- Rise up, O men of God! -- Turn back, O man -- Christ for the world we sing! -- God is working his purpose out -- Soon may the last glad song arise (2 versions) -- Through north and south and east and west -- O North, with thy vales of green! -- Jesus shall reign where'ver the sun -- Christ is King! -- Thy kingdom come, O God! -- Hail to the Lord's Anointed (2 versions) -- Forward through the ages -- O God of truth (2 versions) -- Creation's Lord, we give thee thanks -- The Son of God goes forth to war -- Am I a soldier of the cross -- A mighty fortress is our God -- Soldiers of Christ, arise -- Go forward, Christian soldier -- Lead on, O King eternal -- My soul, be on thy guard -- Christian, dost thou see them (2 versions) -- Onward, Christian soldiers -- Oft in danger, oft in woe -- Brightly gleams our banner -- Fight the good fight (2 versions) -- Forward! be our watch-word -- Stand up, stand up, for Jesus -- He who would valiant be -- How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord -- Breast the wave, Christian -- Jesus calls us (2 versions) -- Lead us, heav'nly Father -- On our way rejoicing -- Lo! what a cloud of witnesses -- O Jesus, I have promised (2 versions) -- Not always of the mount (2 versions) -- O Master, let me walk with thee -- Go, labor on! -- Lord, speak to me (2 versions) -- Lord, who didst send -- Come, labor on -- Awake, my soul -- Children of the heav'nly King (2 versions) -- Rejoice, ye pure in heart! (2 versions) -- Saviour, blessed Saviour -- Those eternal bowers -- For the brave of ev'ry race -- Sing Alleluia fort in duteous praise -- O mother dear, Jerusalem (2 versions) -- Jerusalem, my happy home (2 versions) -- There is a land of pure delight -- Light's abode, celestial Salem (2 versions) -- O Paradise, O Paradise -- O what their joy and their glory must be -- Ten thousand times ten thousand -- There is a blessed home -- O heavenly Jerusalem (2 versions) -- I heard a sound of voices (2 versions) -- Jerusalem! high tower thy glorious walls -- The world is very evil -- Brief life is here our portion -- Jerusalem the golden -- For thee, O dear, dear country (3 versions) -- Ye watchers and ye holy ones -- Ye holy angels bright. |
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Service music. Principles of chanting -- Directions for Anglican chanting -- Directions for plainsong chanting -- The choral service. The ferial preces ; The suffrages after the creed -- Morning canticles. The invitatory antiphons ; Venite, exultemus Domino ; Te Deum laudamus ; Benedictus es, Domine ; Benedicite, omnia opera Domini ; Benedictus ; Jubilate Deo -- Evening canticles. Magnificat ; Cantate Domino ; Bonum est confiteri ; Nunc dimittis ; Deus misereatur ; Benedic anima mea -- Occasional canticles. Easter Day ; Thanksgiving Day ; Burial of the dead -- The Holy Communion. First communion service ; Second communion service ; Third communion service ; Fourth communion service ; Responses to the Decalogue ; Kyrie eleison, threefold ; Kyrie eleison, ninefold ; Gloria tibi ; At the presentation of the alms and oblations; Sursum corda ; Sanctus ; Gloria in excelsis ; Amen. |
| General note | 741 numbered hymns with music. |
| General note | Three pages at end lined for music. |
| General note | "Service music": pages 697-794. |
| General note | Includes indexes. |
| Genre/form | Hymns. |
| Genre/form | Hymns. |
| LCCN | 43048116 |
