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VERSION: 2 April 2002

TEXTS OF MODERNISED LUTHERAN HYMNAL HYMNS

The translators and revisers of the texts below that have been done by the LCA Department of Hymnody hereby give permission for congregations to use them for non-commercial worship purposes.

Note:        LH =       Lutheran Hymnal

      TIS =       Together in Song: Australian Hymn Book II

      AT =        'All Together' songbooks

September 2001

      Tune: Merton

      (See also TIS 264 for modernised form of version in LH)

      see the dark clouds rumbling near:

      Christ will rouse us from our sleeping

      when, from heaven, he appears.

      from the sordid dregs of sin;

      now above, the New Star shining

      puts to flight all harmful dreams.

      God as human here to live;

      comes to hear repentant voices,

      full of kindness, to forgive.

      and the world is gripped by fear,

      safe from guilt and retribution,

      we will gladly greet him here.

Vox clara ecce intonat

Latin hymn, 6th century

Tr David Sch¸tz, alt. 2001

      Tune: Veni, Immanuel

      (As in TIS, no. 265 - extra verses below)

      and ransom captive Israel,

      that mourns in lonely exile here

      until the Son of God appear.

      Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

      shall come to you, O Israel.

      who to the tribes on Sinai's height

      in ancient times did give the law

      in cloud and majesty and awe.

      Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

      shall come to you, O Israel.

      and open wide our heavenly home;

      make safe the way that leads on high

      and close the path to misery.

      Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

      shall come to you, O Israel.

      your own from Satan's tyrrany;

      from depths of hell your people save

      and give them victory o'er the grave.

      Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

      shall come to you, O Israel.

      our spirits by your advent here;

      disperse the gloomy clouds of night

      and death's dark shadows put o flight.

      Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

      shall come to you, O Israel.

Veni, veni, Immanuel

From the Great O Antiphons, 12th-13th century

Tr John Mason Neale 1818-66 (1851/59), alt.

Extra verses for LH 2:

      O come, O wisdom, Word of God,

      teach us to know and fear the Lord;

      you guide the world through night and day:

      direct us in the living way.

      Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

      shall come to you, O Israel.

      O come, O king of nations, bind

      in one the hearts of humankind.

      Bid every sad division cease

      and be yourself our Prince of Peace.

      Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

      shall come to you, O Israel.

      Tune: Gottes Sohn ist kommen

      (As in TIS, no. 197)

      from sin to release us,

      as a servant lowly,

      yet our God most holy,

      bore the cross to save us,

      hope and freedom gave us.

      still his voice would win us

      from the sins that hurt us,

      would to truth convert us;

      from our folly spares us,

      and his own declares us.

      be prepared to own him;

      do not spurn him coldly,

      but still trust him boldly;

      for our Lord receives us,

      heals us, and forgives us.

      comes to us in blessing;

      to his Supper leads us,

      with himself he feeds us,

      love and mercy showing,

      peace on us bestowing.

      from our bondage free us,

      in your love enfold us,

      in true faith uphold us.

      Let us here confess you,

      till in heaven we bless you.

Gottes Sohn ist kommen

The Bohemian Brethren (1544)

attrib Johann Roh c 1480-1547

tr based on Catherine Winkworth 1827-78 (1863)

      Tune: Auf meinen lieben Gott

      (As in TIS, no.336)

      exultant raise your voice

      to greet the day of glory

      foretold in sacred story:

      Hosanna, we adore you!

      Our King, we bow before you.

      triumphant to the skies;

      here comes the king most glorious,

      and he will reign victorious:

      Hosanna, we adore you!

      Our King, we bow before you.

      yet as a king is known;

      though not adorned in splendour,

      he still makes death surrender:

      Hosanna, we adore you!

      Our King, we bow before you.

      him gentle, good, and kind;

      to them he gives a treasure

      of bliss beyond all measure:

      Hosanna, we adore you!

      Our King, we bow before you.

      let Christ with you abide;

      he graciously will hear you

      and be for ever near you:

      Hosanna, we adore you!

      Our King, we bow before you.

      spread palm-leaves at his feet;

      your garments lay before him,

      and honour and adore him:

      Hosanna, we adore you!

      Our King, we bow before you.

      will praise the Lord with you,

      and every land and nation

      respond with exultation:

      Hosanna, we adore you!

      Our King, we bow before you.

Fryd dig, du Kristi Brud

Anon, Danish c 1600

tr Victor O Petersen (1899), alt

29 November 2001

      Tune: Von Gott will ich

      prepare your hearts within;

      the wondrous Conqueror's coming,

      whose power can save from sin,

      whom God in grace alone

      has promised long to send us,

      to lighten and befriend us,

      and make his mercy known.

      when such a guest is near;

      make plain the paths before him

      that lie deserted here;

      forsake all that he hates,

      exalt the lowly valleys,

      bring down all pride and malice,

      and make the crooked straight.

      the Lord lifts up on high;

      the heart that's proud and haughty

      beneath his feet will lie.

      The heart, sincere and right,

      that heeds God's invitation

      and makes true preparation

      is always God's delight.

      turn not from me aside,

      and grant that I receive you

      this blessed Advent-tide.

      From stall and manger low

      O come to dwell within me;

      and with loud praises singing

      your glory I will show.

Mit Ernst, o Menschenkinder

Valentin Thilo 1607-62,

v 4  'Hannover Gesangbuch'(1657)

Tr vv 1, 2 Catherine Winkworth (1863), alt,,

vv 3,4  Arthur Tozer Russell (1851), alt.

Revised March 1998

      Tune: Auf, auf, ihr Reichsgenossen

      the King is drawing near;

      with joy arise and greet him;

      the Lord will soon appear.

      All Christian people, come:

      your praise and honour bring him,

      and loud hosannas sing him,

      your hearts on fire with love.

      the King is very near;

      away with grief and sorrow,

      your helper now is here.

      For he is seen and heard

      and brings us his salvation,

      so rich in consolation,

      in sacrament and word.

      the King is almost here;

      your misery has ended,

      the morning star appears.

      The Lord will give you joy;

      though troubles now distress you,

      with comfort he will bless you,

      and even death destroy.

      the King provides for you;

      he comes to grant you riches

      in mercies ever new.

      The birds enjoy his care,

      so surely he will feed you;

      and what he knows is needful

      he's able to prepare.

      yourself made poor and weak!

      What love beyond expression

      that can us sinners seek!

      For this, O Lord, will we

      our joyful praises bring you

      and loud hosannas sing you

      and always grateful be.

Auf, auf, ihr Reichsgenossen

Johann Rist 1607-77

Tr composite, based on Catherine Winkworth

1829-78 (1858)

      see TIS 269  Hark the glad sound

Revised March 1998

      Tune: Wie soll ich dich empfangen

      how greet you, Lord, aright?

      All nations long to see you,

      my hope, my heart's delight.

      O Jesus, dearest Saviour,

      now guide me by your light

      that all I do may ever

      be pleasing in your sight.

      green boughs and fronds of palms,

      and I too will adore you

      with joyous songs and psalms.

      My heart puts off its sadness

      your glories to proclaim;

      with all my strength and gladness

      I wish to serve your name.

      love brought you down to me;

      your thirst for my salvation

      has brought me liberty.

      O love beyond all telling,

      that led you to embrace,

      in love all love excelling,

      our lost and fallen race.

      who sit in deepest gloom,

      who mourn for joys departed

      and tremble at your doom.

      Do not despair, he's near you,

      he's standing at the door,

      he comes to help and cheer you,

      so you need cry no more.

      weigh down your guilty soul.

      The Lord has promised pardon

      and grace to make you whole.

      He comes to you, ensuring

      the peace of sins forgiven,

      and so for you securing

      a heritage in heaven.

      and all will see his face;

      he comes with consolation      

      to those who seek his grace.

      O hasten your appearing,

      eternal sun, and come;

      shine down with light so cheering

      and guide us safely home.

Wie soll ich dich empfangen  Paul Gerhardt 1607-76

Tr cento, based partly on W Mercer's 'Church Psalter and Hymn Book' 1859, rev

      see TIS 271  The advent of our God

Revised March 1998

      Tune: Psalm 42 [Freu dich sehr]

      speak of peace', so says our God;

      'comfort those who sit in darkness,

      mourning under sorrow's load.

      Tell them in Jerusalem

      that my pardon is for them,

      that their suffering now is over;

      they will live in peace forever.

      every evil deed they've done.

      Though they all deserved my anger

      I will pardon everyone.

      They have suffered many a day,

      now their griefs have passed away;

      I will change their gloom and sadness

      into comfort, peace, and gladness.'

      in the desert far and near,

      calling all to true repentance,

      since the kingdom now is here.

      O that warning cry obey:

      For the Lord prepare a way:

      let the valleys rise to meet him

      and the hills bow down to greet him.

      make the rougher places plain;

      let your hearts be true and humble,

      fit and ready for his reign.

      For the glory of the Lord

      over all the earth is poured;

      everyone will see so clearly

      that God's word will stand securely.

Trˆstet, trˆstet meine Lieben

Johannes Olearius 1611-84

Tr Catherine Winkworth

1829-78 (1863), alt.

      see TIS 270  On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry

Revised March 1998

      Tune: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland

      who has truly kept his word,

      and at last to us has sent

      Christ, the sinner's help and friend.

      what the prophets' heart inspired,

      what they longed for many a year,

      stands fulfilled in glory here.

      Zion's helper, Jacob's Lord,

      Virgin's son, yet truly God -

      he has come, as long foretold.

      cleanse my heart from all its sin,

      as you have so often done;

      it belongs to you alone.

      quiet, full of gentleness,

      may that gentle spirit be

      also now a part of me.

      that, set free from doubt and dread,

      I may cling to you in faith,

      safely kept through life and death.

      as the prince of life to reign,

      then may I, your child by grace,

      look with joy upon your face.

Gott sei Dank durch alle Welt

Heinrich Held 1620-59

Tr Catherine Winkworth

1829-78 (1863), alt.

29 November 2001

      Tune: Sieh, hier bin ich

      came with peace from realms on high;

      Jesus came for our redemption,

      humbly came on earth to die:

      alleluia, alleluia!

      came in deep humility.

      when our herts are bowed with care;

      Jesus comes again in answer

      to an earnest, heartfelt prayer;

      alleluia, alleluia!

      comes to save us from despair.

      bringing news of sins forgiven;

      Jesus comes in sounds of gladness,

      leads the faithful home to heaven.

      Alleluia, alleluia!

      Death is banished, life is given.

      shares alike our hopes and fears;

      Jesus comes, whatever happens,

      gladdens hearts and dries our tears;

      alleluia, alleluia!

      even cheers our failing years.

      when the heavens will pass away;

      Jesus comes again in glory;

      let us then our homage pay,

      alleluia, always singing

      till the dawn of endless day.

Godfrey Thring 1823-1903, alt

      see TIS 275  Hail to the Lord's anointed

      see TIS 272, same words

      Tune: Macht hoch die T¸r

      (As in TIS, no. 267)

      , the King of glory waits!

      The King of kings is drawing near,

      the Saviour of the world is here;

      salvation and new life he brings,

      therefore the earth is glad and sings:

      Our Maker, we sing praise,

      mighty in all your ways.

      with mercy ever at his side;

      his kingly crown is holiness,

      his sceptre, pity in distress;

      the end of all our woes he brings,

      therefore the earth is glad and sings:

      Our Saviour, we now raise

      our grateful hymns of praise.

      where Christ the ruler is confessed!

      What happy hearts and happy homes

      to whom this king in triumph comes!

      The cloudless sun of joy he is,

      who brings us pure delight and bliss.

      Our Comforter, we raise

      our grateful hymns of praise.

      make it a temple set apart

      from earthly use for heaven's employ,

      adorned with prayer and love and joy;

      so shall your sovereign enter in,

      and new and nobler life begin.

      To you, O God, be praise

      for word, and deed, and grace.

      my heart to you I open wide.

      Let me your inner presence feel,

      your grace and love in me reveal;

      your Holy Spirit guide us on

      until our glorious goal is won.

      Eternal praise and fame

      we offer to your name.

Georg Weissel 1580-1635

tr Catherine Winkworth 1827-78 (1855) alt

      Tune: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland

      (As in TIS, no. 295)

      known as Virgin Mary's son.

      God amazes all the earth

      by the wonder of your birth.

      made the Word of God a man,

      but the Holy Spirit's power

      gave the womb its fruit, its flower.

      as a virgin bore her son;

      in her body was the place

      where God set his throne of grace.

      has returned with him to reign.

      He who went to death and hell

      rose on high, in heaven to dwell.

      truly human, yet God's Son -

      heal our weak humanity,

      let us share your victory.

      through the night your glory streams.

      Darkness cannot dim your light;

      faith keeps shining, always bright.

      praise to God the Son, our king,

      praise to God the Spirit be

      now and through eternity.

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland

Martin Luther 1483-1546

from Veni redemptor gentium, St Ambrose 340-97

tr David Schubert, John Kleinig, and others (1988)

      Tune: Gelobet seist du

      (see below for a modified version of this hymn, to be sung to the tune Vom Himmel hoch (LH 23).)

      you were born on earth for us,

      became a Virgin's child this* night;               * could be 'that night' or 'one night'

      the angels all sing their delight.               if not sung on Christmas Eve

              Hallelujah!

      yet a manger is his throne;

      the everlasting source of good

      is clothed in our poor flesh and blood.

              Hallelujah!

      now in Mary's lap he lies;

      he who alone rules over all

      has now become a child so small.

              Hallelujah!

      gives the world a bright new birth;

      it shines into the darkest night

      and makes us children of the light.

              Hallelujah!

      as a guest to us has come,

      to lead us from our grief and sin

      and make us heirs of heaven with him.

              Hallelujah!

      shown his love to make us his;

      so let his people joyfully

      sing praise throughout eternity.

              Hallelujah!

Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ

Martin Luther 1483-1546

V 1: German 1370

Tr David Schubert (1994)

      Modified metre, to be sung to the tune Vom Himmel hoch (LH 23)

      for you were born on earth for us,

      became a Virgin's child this* night;       * could be 'that night' or 'one night'

      the angels all sing their delight.       if not sung on Christmas Eve

      and yet a manger is his throne;

      the everlasting source of good

      is clothed in our poor flesh and blood.

      yet now in Mary's lap he lies;

      he who alone rules over all

      has now become a child so small.

      and gives the world a bright new birth;

      it shines into the darkest night

      and makes us children of the light.

      now as a guest to us has come,

      to lead us from our grief and sin

      and make us heirs of heaven with him.

      and shown his love to make us his;

      so let his people joyfully

      sing praise throughout eternity.

Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ

Martin Luther 1483-1546

V 1: German 1370

Tr David Schubert (1994)

      see TIS 290  Of the Father's love begotten

Version: July 1999

      Tune: Lasst uns alle frˆhlich sein

Lasst uns alle frˆhlich sein

asc. Urban Langhans, ?-c1562

Tr Catherine Winkworth (1863), alt.

      Tune: Vom Himmel hoch

      (As in TIS, no. 296 - see below for extra verses)

      I have good news for everyone.

      This story that I come to bring

      is wonderful, and makes me sing:

      a chosen virgin's little son.

      This tiny helpless baby boy

      will be your great delight and joy.

      who hears your sad and troubled cry;

      for he will be your Saviour here,

      to set you free from sin and fear.

      Who lies there in that manger-bed?

      Who is that lovely little one?

      The baby Jesus, God's dear Son.

      Through you our sinful world is blest.

      And my poor life you enter, too:

      how can I give my thanks to you?

      and yet you have become so small

      that you lie in a cattle shed

      on straw, where cows and donkeys fed.

      prepare a bed to lie upon,

      a soft clean bed within my heart,

      that you and I may never part.

      and join the praise the angels bring,

      the only fitting lullaby,

      the sweetest song they sang on high:

      for he has given us his Son!'

      And so the angels bring us cheer,

      to everyone a glad new year.

Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her

Martin Luther 1483-1546

tr David Schubert

Extra verses for LH 23:

after v 3 above

      He brings you blessings from God's hand

      which long ago the Father planned,

      that in his kingdom you may be,

      and live with us eternally.

      Lok at the signs that God now shows:

      the crib, amd these poor baby clothes;

      there you will find the baby laid

      by whom the heavens and earth were made.

      How happy, now, we all can be!

      Then with the shepherds let us see

      this present that our God has given

      in sending us his Son from heaven.

after v 6 above

      If earth were many times its size,

      and made from gold and gems we prize,

      a bed like that still would not do,

      for it would be too small for you.

      Instead of finest silk, you chose

      rough hay and humble baby clothes;

      in these, O King, you are as great

      as if enthroned in heavenly state.

Tr David Schubert

Revised March 1998

      Tune: Puer nobis nascitur (Alt: Vom Himmel hoch)

      appeared a host of angels bright.

      You'll find a newborn child, they said;

      he's lying in a manger-bed,

      as prophet Micah had made known;

      there Christ is born, your Lord and king,

      who's come to save you from your sin.

      God is with sinners now at one;

      made like yourselves of flesh and blood,

      your brother is the eternal God.

      For God himself now lives with you.

      Let hell and Satan burn with rage;

      Christ is your friend and you are safe.

      that he will never let you go.

      And when your enemies attack,

      be bold, for Christ will drive them back.

      you are God's own, you cannot fail;

      hold onto Christ and sing your praise

      to God with joy throughout your days.

Von Himmel kam der Engel Schar

Martin Luther 1483-1546

Tr David Schubert (1996, 1998),

based partly on Richard Massie (1854)

      see TIS 298  Let all together praise our God

Version: July 1999

      Tune: Erschienen ist

      the prince of life, the fount of grace,

      the flower of heaven and star of dawn,

      the Lord of lords, the virgin-born.

      Hallelujah!

      for you so many watched and prayed.

      Your faithful people from of old

      hoped for your coming, as foretold.

      Hallelujah!

      and in the manger-bed you rest;

      though now so small, you raise us high;

      you clothed the world, yet naked lie.

      Hallelujah!

      declare my love with heart sincere:

      I love you truly; help me, Lord,

      so that I love you more and more.

      Hallelujah!

      my loving Lord, to you alone,

      and in your Spirit's strength I still

      would serve according to your will.

      Hallelujah!

      with joyful spirit year by year,

      and then sing praise forevermore

      when I in heaven your name adore.

      Hallelujah!

Wir singen dir, Immanuel

Paul Gerhardt 1607-76

Revised tr David Schubert (1999)

      Tune: Quem Pastores

      (As in TIS, no. 297)

      Christ the Lord with gladness praising;

      loudly sing his love amazing,

      Christian people, one and all.

      gave his Son and life abiding;

      he our pilgrim steps is guiding

      from earth's pain to heavenly joy.

      and in love our race befriending,

      in our need his help extending,

      saved us from the cunning foe.

      shines with comfort strong and tender,

      forcing Satan to surrender,

      breaking all the powers of hell.

      from the prison that oppressed us,

      from the sorrow that distressed us,

      we, the captives, now are free.

      when by faith we grasp this blessing,

      and with thanks we come confessing

      you, O Jesus, as our Lord.

      from your lowly manger cheer us,

      gently lead us and be near us

      till we join the angel choir.

Kommt und lasst uns Christum ehren

Paul Gerhardt 1607-76

Tr 'The Lutheran Hymnal' (St Louis, 1941) alt

      see TIS 274  The people that in darkness walked

Version: May 1999

      Tune: Ermuntre dich (Schop)

      and praise our great Creator,

      who for us sends his Son to be

      a child, our mediator.

      This is the day the Saviour came

      to take our nature and our name,

      and by his incarnation

      to win for us salvation.

      to usher in the morning.

      The shepherds need not quake in fright,

      the day of grace is dawning.

      Though small and powerless, this boy

      will be our confidence and joy.

      He breaks the power of Satan,

      brings reconciliation.

      your grace exceeds all measure.

      You are our brother, worth much more

      than earth with all its treasure.

      Now leave your manger bed, we pray,

      and come into our hearts and stay;

      with joy we will receive you,

      a welcome cradle give you.

      Lord Jesus Christ, be given.

      You're not ashamed to be like us,

      though Lord of earth and heaven.

      Help us throughout our earthly days

      to praise your kindness and your grace,

      until we stand we before you

      and endlessly adore you.

Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist

Johann Rist 1607-67

Tr LH compilers (1973), rev Claire Kleinig and David Schubert (1999)

      see TIS 303, made inclusive

      see TIS 304, more regular metre, more verses

August 2001

      Tune: Buckland

      name all other names above;

      to this name must every knee

      bow in deep humility.

      to the maiden-mother told,

      kneeling in her lowly cell,

      by the angel Gabriel.

      to us children of the earth,

      for the promise that it gave:

      Jesus will his people save.

      given to the holy child,

      when the cup of human woe

      first he tasted here below.

      under all the mighty heaven,

      by which, we to sin enslaved,

      break our shackles, and are saved.

      human name of God above.

      In his name, his name alone,

      we approach the heavenly throne.

William Walsham How 1823-97, alt.

Revised March 1998

      Tune: Lucis creator (Alt: Das walt Gott Vater)

      of glory that the church will share,

      which Christ upon the mountain shows,

      where brighter than the sun he glows!

      as chosen witnesses of grace;

      and from the cloud the Holy One

      bears record to the only Son.

      the Lord reveals, in holiness,

      what glory will be theirs above,

      who joy in God with perfect love.

      by this great vision's mystery,

      for which in thankful songs we raise

      on this glad day the voice of praise.

      and Holy Spirit ever one,

      in mercy bring us by your grace

      to see your glory face to face.

Caelestis formam gloriae

Latin hymn, 15th century

Tr John Mason Neale (1854)

and 'Hymns Ancient and Modern' (1861), alt.

August 2001

      Tune: Mit Fried und Freud

      (Luke 2:29-32)

      as my Lord wills it;

      and full of comfort is my heart,

      for he stills it:

      for the Lord assures his own

      that death is but a slumber.

      my faithful Saviour,

      whom you, O God, have let me see

      by your favour.

      Now I know he is my life,

      my help in need and dying.

      Christ, our salvation;

      and to his kingdom you now call

      every nation,

      by your precious, saving word,

      in all the world resounding.

      of ev'ry nation,

      and leads the people lost in night

      to salvation.

      He is the praise of Israel,

      their joy, reward, and glory.

Mit Fried and Freud ich fahr dahin

Martin Luther 1483-1546

Tr Leonard Woolsey Bacon (1884),

revised 'Lutheran Hymnal' (1973) compilers

and David Sch¸tz and David Schubert

March 2001

      Tune: Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn

      the Father's only Son,

      in God's word it is written

      that you and he are one.

      You are the radiant morning star,

      brighter than any other;

      your glory shines afar.

      you came in these last days,

      so that we do not perish,

      lost in our evil ways.

      Now death must bow to you as Lord,

      and you have opened heaven;

      our life is now restored.

      of you and of your love,

      that we are always faithful

      and serve you while we live.

      So come into our hearts again

      that we may taste your sweetness

      and thirst for you alone.

      O Lord, divine in might,

      you reign in earth and heaven

      by your own power and right.

      So rule our hearts and minds that we

      are wholly yours, our Saviour,

      now and eternally.

      and raise us by your grace,

      so that the old may perish,

      the new may take its place.

      And grant that here, each day anew,

      our hearts and minds and longings

      are turned, O Lord, to you.

Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn

Elisabeth Creutziger c 1504-35

Tr Catherine Winkworth, rev various

      see TIS 314  As with gladness men of old

Version: March 2000

      Tune: Lob Gott getrost

      King David's Lord and Son,

      your kingdom lasts forever,

      in heaven is your throne.

      Throughout the world's wide regions,

      from north to southern pole,

      make known your full salvation

      to every human soul.

      as we read in your word,

      your splendour is far greater

      than earthly goods or gold:

      yours is a radiant beauty,

      you shine with glorious light;

      your deeds proclaim your goodness,

      and all your ways are right.

      with your almighty power,

      protect from all who threaten,

      for we are weak and poor.

      May your word shine within us

      and lead us safely home,

      where we will see you clearly

      and worship round your throne.

O Kˆnig aller Ehren

Martin Behm 1557-1622

Rev tr Claire Kleinig and David Schubert (2000)

      Tune: Stuttgart

      (See also TIS 291 for modernised form of version in LH)

      none can boast a greater worth;

      all can boast a prince to save them,

      you alone can claim his birth.

      it alone outshines the sun -

      on the scene of incarnation,

      telling us that God has come.

      bringing prayers and precious things,

      bowing on their knees, they offer

      incense, myrrh and gold of kings.

      name the baby king and God;

      dusty myrrh of death reminds us

      that the tomb has been foretold.

      and to Christ we give the same

      glory, praise, and adoration

      that the wise men gave his name.

O sola magnarum urbium

Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-c413)

tr David Sch¸tz (1998)

Revised March 1998

      Tune: Ich freu mich

      your people's love and joy;

      we come, drawn by your Spirit,

      to worship and adore.

      We seek you in your temple,

      and wait with eager mind,

      as faithful Simeon waited

      his Saviour God to find.

      O Lord, in every place

      where your true word has promised

      that they shall see your face.

      And still today you grant us,

      who gather round you here,

      in arms of faith to hold you,

      as did that agÈd seer.

      like Simeon to the end,

      that from our hearts exultant

      his joyful prayer ascend:

      O Lord, now let your servant

      depart in peace, I pray,

      since I have seen my Saviour,

      and lived to see his day.

      with faith's enlightened eye;

      no foes can take you from me,

      their threats I can defy.

      Within your heart I'm living,

      as you live in me, too;

      no pain, no death, has terrors

      to part my soul from you.

Herr Jesu, Licht der Heiden

Johann Franck 1618-77

Tr Catherine Winkworth

1829-78 (1863), rev.

Version: July 1999

      Tune: Rex Gloriae

      Father of all humankind,

      Gentiles now, your grace possessing,

      welcome in your presence find.

      Grateful now we kneel before you,

      in your church obtain a place;

      now by faith we see your glory,

      praise your truth, adore your grace.

      we approach your sacred throne;

      in your covenant united,

      reconciled, redeemed, made one.

      Now revealed to eastern sages,

      see the star of mercy shine,

      mystery hid in former ages,

      mystery great of love divine.

      Gentiles now their offerings bring,

      in your temple seek your favour,

      Jesus Christ, our Lord and king.

      May we, body, soul, and spirit,

      live in thanks throughout our days,

      then the heavenly joy inherit,

      where we sing our endless praise.

Basil Woodd 1760-1831

mod David Schubert (1999)

      see TIS 309  Angels, from the realms of glory

Revised March 1998

      Tune: St George

      Jesus, Lord, to you we raise;

      you were shown by heaven's star

      to the wise men from afar;

      branch of royal David's stem

      in your birth at Bethlehem:

      songs of praise to you alone,

      God in human form made known.

      prophet, priest, and king supreme;

      in your Godhead you were shown,

      at the wedding feast made known;

      you were shown in power divine,

      changing water into wine:

      songs of praise to you alone,

      God in human form made known.

      crippled limbs and troubled soul;

      you were shown in valiant fight,

      quelling all the devil's might;

      you were shown in gracious will,

      always bringing good from ill:

      songs of praise to you alone,

      God in human form made known.

      stars will fall, the heavens will flee;

      Christ will then like lightning shine,

      all will see his glorious sign,

      all will then the trumpet hear,

      all will see the judge appear:

      then to all will you be shown,

      God in human form made known.

      mirrored in your holy word;

      grant that we may be like you,

      pure, as you are pure and true;

      may we then your glory see

      at your great epiphany,

      praise and worship you alone,

      God in human form made known.

Christopher Wordsworth 1807-85,

revised David Schubert (1998)

Revised May 1998

      Tune: O Lamm Gottes

      upon the cross an offering,

      patient, meek and lowly,

      you died, despised and suffering,

      all sin for our sake bearing,

      or we would die despairing.

      Have mercy on us, O Jesus.

      upon the cross an offering,

      patient, meek and lowly,

      you died, despised and suffering,

      all sin for our sake bearing,

      or we would die despairing.

      Have mercy on us, O Jesus.

      upon the cross an offering,

      patient, meek, and lowly,

      you died, despised and suffering,

      all sin for our sake bearing,

      or we would die despairing.

      Your peace be with us, O Jesus.

The Agnus Dei

O Lamm Gottes unschuldig

Nikolaus Decius c1485 - c1546

Tr composite, David Schubert (1991)

      see TIS 331  Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle

      Tune: Meinen Jesus (Darmstadt)

      let your gracious body broken,

      be to me, O gracious Lord,

      of your boundless love the token:

      you have given yourself for me;

      I am yours eternally.

      blessed Lord, you came to save me;

      all that love of God could give

      he for your sake freely gave me:

      you have given yourself for me;

      I am yours eternally.

      by the spear-wound and the nailing,

      by your pain and death I now

      claim, O Christ, your love unfailing:

      you have given yourself for me;

      I am yours eternally.

      All my penitence I give you;

      you are my exalted king,

      in your matchless love forgive me:

      you have given yourself for me;

      I am yours eternally.

John Brownlie 1859-1925, alt.

Based on Greek.

      Tune: Herzlich tut mich

      (As in TIS, no. 339)

      with grief and shame weighed down;

      O kingly head surrounded

      with thorns your only crown:

      death's shadows rise before you,

      the glow of life decays;

      yet hosts of heaven adore you

      and tremble as they gaze.

      to praise you, heavenly friend,

      for this your dying sorrow,

      your mercy without end?

      Such agony and dying!

      Such love to sinners free!

      O Christ, all grace supplying,

      turn now your face on me.

      good Shepherd, think of me;

      look on me with compassion,

      unworthy though I be:

      beneath your cross abiding

      for ever would I rest,

      in your dear love confiding,

      and with your presence blest.

      my shield when death is near;

      remind me of your passion,

      be with me when I fear.

      My eyes shall then behold you,

      upon your cross shall dwell,

      my heart by faith enfold you;

      and who dies thus, dies well.

O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden

Paul Gerhardt 1607-76

From Salve caput cruentatum

attrib. Bernard of Clairvaux 1091-1153

Tr James Waddell Alexander 1804-59 and others

Version: 29 Oct 1999

      Tune: O du Liebe

      dear Redeemer whom we love,

      water in life's desert dreary,

      Saviour from the world above:

      often have your eyes, offended,

      looked upon the sinner's fall,

      yet, upon the cross extended,

      you have borne the pain of all.

      though for us your blood is shed,

      though we see the pain you're bearing,

      see the thorns around your head?

      Through your death and sinless suffering

      peace and rest at last we find;

      love and grace that you are offering

      calm our troubled heart and mind.

      with a love that's strong and true;

      may our eyes be always turning

      to the cross that carried you.

      May we cling to you forever,

      Christ our Lord, the crucified,

      till in heaven we will never

      leave our dear Redeemer's side.

Ges˘ sommo conforto

Girolamo Savonarola 1454-98

Tr Jane Francesca Wilde (1853), alt.

      see TIS 342, slight change

Revised May 1998

      Tune: Herzliebster Jesu

      (As in TIS, no. 337  -  vv 5, 7 below added)

      (AT 347, different version, based on this hymn, same tune)

      What crime so dreadful can you have committed?

      How are you guilty? Everyone condemns you.

      No-one defends you.

      they jeer, they mock you, with contempt they treat you,

      drugged wine they give you, cruelly crucifying;

      now you are dying.

      It is my sin, my sin that breaks and kills you.

      Yes, I am guilty; Jesus, I denied you;

      I crucified you.

      See, the good Shepherd for the sheep has suffered;

      the righteous master pays what servants owed him,

      though they disowned him.

      how can I thank you, praise such kindness rightly?

      No gifts are worthy, nothing could I offer,

      now or forever.

      for all your mercy; I can only pray you:

      Grant me your Spirit, since you died to win me,

      and reign within me.

      the crown of glory there to me is given,

      with all your people, endless praises bringing,

      I will be singing.

Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen

Johann Heermann 1585-1647

tr David Schubert (1991, 1995)

Version: 29 October 1999

      Tune: Ein L‰mmlein geht

      the guilt of all upon him.

      He's burdened with the sins of earth

      with no-one there to help him.

      He goes his way, grows weak and faint,

      is led to death without complaint,

      his perfect life to offer,

      bears shame and whipping, wounds and death,

      anguish and mockery, and says:

      'All this I gladly suffer.'

      sin's enemy, our Saviour,

      for God the Father chose to send

      him here to show God's favour.

      God sends his Son to go and share

      the fate his children were to bear,

      his righteous condemnation.

      Though great the punishment, our God

      wills that the Saviour shed his blood

      to purchase our salvation.

      endured what God commanded,

      your will conformed to his decree,

      to do as he demanded.

      Let my life now, throughout my days,

      be offered up in joyful praise

      and thanks to you, my Saviour;

      and all the love you've shown to me

      I'll treasure in my memory,

Ein L‰mmlein geht und tr‰gt die Schuld

Paul Gerhardt 1608-76

Tr composite.

      Tune: O Welt, ich muss dich lassen

      (As in TIS, no. 338)

      as, on the cross extended,

      your Lord and Saviour dies.

      The prince of power with meekness

      submits in mortal weakness

      to blows, and jeers, and mocking cries.

      so cruelly to mistreat you,

      and bring you to your death?

      Though meekly you've submitted,

      no sins have you committed,

      while we are sinful from our birth.

      with countless sins, resembling

      the sand-grains by the sea;

      my sins brought your distresses,

      the burden that oppresses

      and tortures you so painfully.

      and for my guilt have suffered

      the bitter cross for me.

      Help me in my endeavour

      with all my being ever

      to praise and serve you faithfully.

      the tears and blood atoning,

      which you have freely poured,

      through life will comfort give me

      and at my death go with me

      into your endless rest, O Lord.

O Welt, sieh hier dein Leben

Paul Gerhardt 1607-76

tr David Schubert (1994)

partly based on James Drummond Burns 1823-64 (1859)

Revised May 1998

      Tune: Christus, der uns selig (Alt: Jesus Kreuz, Leiden und Pein)

      on your holy passion;

      send to me your Spirit's power

      for such meditation.

      Grant that I in love and faith

      may the image cherish

      of your suffering, pain, and death,

      that I may not perish.

      anguish, and affliction,

      bonds and stripes and wretchedness,

      and your crucifixion;

      make me see how scourge and rod,

      spear and nails, did wound you,

      how you died for those, O God,

      who with thorns had crowned you.

      torment, and affliction;

      let me see the cause and gain

      of your crucifixion.

      For my sin caused all the woe

      that you, Lord, have suffered;

      pardoning grace you now bestow,

      gained when you were offered.

      with repentant grieving,

      let me not bring shame to you

      by unholy living.

      How could I refuse to shun

      every sinful pleasure,

      since for me God's only Son

      suffered without measure?

      and my conscience grieve me,

      let your cross my fear disarm,

      peace and pardon give me.

      Grant that I may trust in you

      and your holy passion;

      if his Son so loves me now,

      God must have compassion.

      help me bear my crosses,

      learning humbleness from you,

      peace despite my losses.

      May I give you love for love;

      hear me, O my Saviour,

      that I may in heaven above

      sing your praise forever.

Jesu, deine Passion

Siegmund von Birken 1626-81;  tr August Crull 1846-1923, alt.

      see TIS 341, same, with 2 extra verses

Feb 2001

      Tune: Das walt Gott Vater

      to you, for your death sets us free;

      made righteous through your precious blood,

      we now are reconciled to God.

      and be our guide and strength each day,

      our comfort when we yield our breath,

      our rescue from eternal death.

      help us by your almighty name

      to bear our crosses patiently,

      consoled by your great agony.

      that you will always be our friend.

      Do not forsake us in our strife,

      but lead us to eternal life.

Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ

Christoph Fischer 1518-98

Tr August Crull, rev Claire Kleinig (2001)

      see TIS 209, same, with extra verse

      Tune: Wenn in Leidenstagen [Caswall]

      (In TIS, no. 344, slightly different)

      who in bitter pains

      poured for me the lifeblood

      from his sacred veins.

      in that blood I find;

      praise our Lord's compassion,

      infinitely kind.

      pleaded to the skies;

      but the blood of Jesus

      for our pardon cries.

      lifts its praises high,

      angel hosts rejoicing

      make their glad reply.

      swell the mighty flood;

      louder still, and louder,

      praise the Lamb of God!

Viva! Viva! Gesu

Italian 18th century

Tr Edward Caswall (1857) alt.

Revised May 1998

      Tune: O Durchbrecher

      see him dying on the tree;

      this is Christ, the one rejected,

      yes, my soul, this man is he.

      He's the long-expected prophet,

      David's Son, yet David's Lord;

      proofs I see sufficient of it:

      he's the true and faithful Word.

      was there ever grief like his?

      Friends through fear his cause disowning,

      foes insulting his distress;

      many hands were raised to wound him,

      none would interpose to save;

      but the deepest stroke that pierced him

      was the stroke that Justice gave.

      nor suppose the evil great,

      here may view its nature rightly,

      here its guilt may estimate.

      Note the sacrifice appointed;

      see who bears the awful load;

      Christ, the Word, the Lord's anointed,

      Son of man and Son of God.

      here the refuge of the lost;

      Christ's the rock of our salvation,

      his the name of which we boast.

      Lamb of God, for sinners wounded,

      sacrifice to cancel guilt!

      None shall ever be defeated

      who on him their hope have built.

Thomas Kelly 1769-1855, alt.

      Tune: Naar mit ¯ie

      sinners, ruined by the fall;

      here a pure and healing fountain

      flows to you, to me, to all,

      in a full perpetual tide,

      opened when our Saviour died.

      come defiled, without, within;

      from infection and uncleanness,

      from the leprosy of sin,

      wash your robes and make them white;

      you will walk with God in light.

      wounded, impotent, and blind;

      here the guilty free remission,

      here the troubled peace may find;

      health this fountain will restore;

      those that drink will thirst no more.

      this is Christ's renewing flood:

      God is faithful; God will never

      break his covenant of blood,

      signed when our Redeemer died,

      sealed when he was glorified.

James Montgomery 1771-1854, alt.

March 2001

      Tune: Nicht so traurig or Arfon

      if you feel the tempter's power;

      your Redeemer's conflict see,

      watch with him one bitter hour:

      turn not from his griefs away,

      learn from Jesus Christ to pray.

      see the Lord of life accused;

      O the wormwood and the gall,

      O the pains of Christ abused!

      Shun not suffering, shame, or loss;

      learn from him to bear the cross.

      there, adoring at his feet,

      see that miracle of time,

      God's own sacrifice complete:

      'It is finished', hear the cry;

      learn from Jesus Christ to die.

      where they laid his lifeless clay;

      all is solitude and gloom;

      who has taken him away?

      Christ has risen! He meets our eyes;

      Saviour, teach us so to rise.

James Montgomery 1771-1854, alt.

      see TIS 347, made inclusive

      Tune: Herr und ƒltster

      Gathered here, O loving Lord and Saviour,

      we now pledge our love to you.

      Trusting in your death, we will endeavour

      to be faithful, to be true.

      As united here we sing your praises,

      Lord, accept the hymn your church now raises,

      and affirm your love so true,

      saying: 'Peace I give to you'.

Die wir uns allhier beisammen finden

Christian Renatus von Zinzendorf 1727-52

Tr Lutheran Hymnal 1973, alt.

      see TIS 141, same words

Version July 1998

      Tune: Southwell

      All, all is finished now;

      all that he left his throne above

      to do for us below.

      of all the Father willed;

      by all his sorrows and his pain

      the Scriptures are fulfilled.

      he too has felt its smart;

      all forms of human grief and care

      have pierced that tender heart.

      and on his sinless soul,

      our sins in all their guilt were laid,

      that he might make us whole.

      for me he dies this death;

      O all-atoning sacrifice,

      I cling to you by faith.

      before the judgment-throne,

      your work, O Lamb of God, I'll plead,

      your goodness, not my own.

      all that your death has won;

      and let my love the answer be

      to grace your love has shown.

Henry Williams Baker 1821-77

Modernised by Claire Kleinig (1998)

Version: August 1998

      Tune: Swedish Litany

      (Selected verses adapted as a kyrie)

      even while your life-blood flows,

      asking pardon for your foes:

      hear us, Lord, have mercy.

      Be our help to cheer and bless,

      while we grow in holiness:

      hear us, Christ, have mercy.

      grace to live and grace to die,

      grace to reach the home on high:

      hear us, Lord, have mercy.

Thomas Benson Pollock 1836-96, alt.

      see TIS 350, one change

      see TIS 515, slightly different

      see TIS 333  All glory, praise and honour

      see TIS 348  Ride on, ride on in majesty

      see TIS 362  Jesus Christ is risen today

      Tune Christ lag in Todesbanden

      (Vv 1,2,4,5 as in TIS, no. 364; v3 added here)

      for our offences given;

      but now at God's right hand he stands

      and brings us life from heaven:

      let us then with  joy adore

      and thank our God for evermore,

      and sing loud hallelujahs.

              Hallelujah!

      when life and death contended;

      the victory remained with life,

      the rule of death was ended:

      stripped of power, no more it reigns,

      an empty form alone remains:

      death's sting is gone for ever.

              Hallelujah!

      whom God so freely gave us;

      he died in pain upon the tree -

      so strong his love - to save us.

      See, his blood has marked our home,

      faith points to it, death passes on,

      the murderer cannot harm us.

              Hallelujah!

      our Lord himself invites us;

      Christ is the Lamb, the joy of all,

      the sun that warms and lights us;

      through the glory of his grace

      all darkness must today give place,

      the night of sin is ended.

              Hallelujah!

      on the true bread of heaven.

      The word of grace has purged away

      the old and wicked leaven.

      Christ alone our souls can feed,

      he is our food and drink indeed,

      faith lives upon no other.

              Hallelujah!

Christ lag in Todesbanden

Martin Luther 1483-1546

tr. Richard Massie 1800-87, alt

      see TIS 365  Christ the Lord is risen again

      see TIS 370  Christ the Lord is risen today

      Tune: Unser Herrscher (Neander)

      (As in TIS, no. 379)

      Tell it with a joyful voice:

      he has burst his three days' prison,

      let the whole wide world rejoice.

      Death is conquered, we are free,

      Christ has won the victory.

      sing our Lord's triumphant song:

      not one touch of twilight sadness

      dims his resurrection morn;

      brightly dawns the radiant east,

      brighter far our Easter feast.

      He has opened heaven's gate:

      we are free from sin's dark prison,

      risen to a holier state;

      soon a brighter Easter beam

      on our longing eyes shall stream.

Cecil Frances Alexander 1818-95, alt.

      see TIS 367  The strife is past, the battle done

Revised May 1998

      Tune: Nun danket all

      now welcome from the grave!

      Today we triumph in your life,

      for you are strong to save.

      the Easter victory song;

      for you are with us now and bring

      the peace that you have won.

      to meet with you today.

      Lord, all that you have gained for us

      now share with us, we pray.

      our lives each day to you;

      the blessings you have died to give,

      each day in us renew.

      to sleep the night away,

      for you are there to break the gloom

      and call us back to day.

      and pointless are death's darts;

      God's favour here on us has shone,

      and joy fills all our hearts.

Willkommen, Held im Streite

Benjamin Schmolck 1672-1737

Tr David Schubert (1995)

based on Catherine Winkworth 1829-78 (1855)

Version June 1998

      Tune: Auf, auf, mein Herz

      and see this wondrous sight,

      how after gloom and sorrow

      there shines a glorious light.

      My Saviour's body lay

      where we will rest that day

      when, raised to realms of light,

      our spirit takes its flight.

      when Christ lay in the tomb;

      but soon his hopes were shattered,

      his boast was turned to gloom.

      For Christ again is free

      in glorious victory;

      a hero strong to save,

      he overcame the grave.

      my heart is filled with joy;

      no evil powers can harm me,

      none can my hope destroy,

      For me there is a prize,

      kept safe in Paradise,

      which Christ, the risen Son

      for all his saints has won.

4        A member of his body,

      I cling to Christ, the head;

      wherever he might lead me

      I'll follow, unafraid.

      Through hardship, pain, or grief,

      all these with him I leave;

      through sorrow, death, and night,

      Christ is my shield and light.

Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden

Paul Gerhardt 1607-76

Tr Adeline Nichterlein (1921), alt.

Version: April 1999

      Tune: St Albinus

      (See also TIS 372, different version)

      terrify us or appal us.

      Jesus lives! by this we know

      that the grave can never hold us.

      Hallelujah!

      is the gateway to God's heaven.

      When we die, this calms our fears:

      life eternal has been given.

      Hallelujah!

      We will live with him forever,

      close to him and pure in heart,

      giving glory to our Saviour.

      Hallelujah!

      his love keeps us safe forever.

      Life or death or powers of hell

      cannot separate us ever.

      Hallelujah!

      over all the world is given;

      may we go where he has gone,

      rest and reign with him in heaven.

      Hallelujah!

Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich

Christian F¸rchtegott Gellert 1715-69

Tr Claire Kleinig and others

Revised May 1998

      Tune: W¸rzburg (Alt: Rex Gloriae)

      Hearts to heaven and voices raise;

      sing to God a hymn of gladness,

      sing to God a hymn of praise;

      he who on the cross a victim

      for the world's salvation bled,

      Jesus Christ, the king of glory,

      now has risen from the dead.

      of the holy harvest field,

      which will at his second coming

      all its full abundance yield;

      then the golden ears of harvest

      will their heads before him wave,

      ripened by his glorious sunshine

      from the furrows of the grave.

      shed on us your heavenly grace,

      rain and dew and gleams of glory

      from the brightness of your face;

      so that we on earth are fruitful

      till our final hour has come,

      then by angel-hands are gathered,

      safely to our harvest home.

      Glory be to God on high;

      hallelujah to the Saviour,

      who has gained the victory;

      hallelujah to the Spirit,

      fount of love and sanctity;

      hallelujah, hallelujah

      to the Triune Majesty!

Christopher Wordsworth 1807-85, alt.

Version: August 1998

      Tune: Truro

      (See also TIS 376, slightly different)

      what comfort this sweet sentence gives!

      He lives, he lives, who once was dead;

      he lives, my ever-living head.

      he lives to plead for me above,

      he lives my hungry soul to feed,

      he lives to help in time of need.

      he lives and loves me to the end;

      he lives, and while he lives, I'll sing;

      he lives, my prophet, priest, and king.

      he lives, and I will conquer death;

      he lives my new home to prepare,

      he lives to bring me safely there.

      He lives, my Jesus, still the same;

      O the sweet joy this sentence gives:

      I know that my Redeemer lives!

Samuel Medley 1738-99, alt.

Revised May 1998

      Tune: Macht hoch die T¸r

      to Christ, your risen Lord and king!

      Stone, seal, and watch were all in vain,

      Christ rose and broke death's heavy chain.

      So lift your voice in triumph high,

      your Saviour lives, you will not die.

      Your praise forever sing

      to Christ, your risen king.

      and sing to him with joyful voice,

      who rose triumphant from the dead,

      and all our foes has captive led.

      In glorious light your Saviour lives

      and peace to all his people gives.

      Your praise forever sing

      to Christ, your risen king.

      your sins are buried in the tomb.

      To pay your debt your Saviour died,

      and through him you are justified.

      Rejoice, and wipe away all tears,

      and banish unbelieving fears.

      Your praise forever sing

      to Christ, your risen king.

      in death's dark hour your king is near;

      for though his saints on earth must die,

      they go to live with him on high.

      To him your lifeless body trust,

      for he will raise your sleeping dust.

      Your praise forever sing

      to Christ, your risen king.

      who burst the bonds of death and hell;

      doubt not his mighty power to save,

      look, and behold his empty grave.

      With joy his mighty deeds acclaim,

      and shout aloud the victor's name.

      Your praise forever sing

      to Christ, your risen king.

Alfred Ernest Richard Brauer 1866-1949

Revised

August 2001

      Tune: Nun freut euch

      I know that I will follow.

      And in this hope I overcome

      all fears and doubts and sorrow.

      Christ is our head, and well I know

      that we his body, here below,

      in time he'll surely gather.

      and gifts to us has given,

      my heart finds rest in him alone,

      the perfect rest of heaven.

      I long to be with Christ on high;

      my heart and thoughts already fly

      to him, who is my treasure.

      to me, O Lord, be given,

      that steadfast faith may guide my ways

      unfaltering up to heaven.

      And when at last I hear your voice

      to call me home, I will rejoice.

      O hear my prayer, dear Jesus.

Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein

Josua Wegelin 1604-40

ed by Ernst Sonnemann 1630-70

Tr Catherine Winkworth (1863), alt.

Revised May 1998

      Tune: Ach Gott und Herr

      and we will do

      what you have taught forever,

      and hasten on

      where you have gone

      to be with you, dear Saviour.

      each day anew.

      Let us depart with gladness,

      that we may be

      forever free

      from sorrow, grief, and sadness.

      that we stay true

      and walk the road to heaven.

      Direct our way

      lest we should stray

      and from your paths be driven.

      our hope renew;

      into your kingdom take us.

      Let us all share

      your glory there;

      your saints and joint heirs make us.

Zeuch uns nach dir

Friedrich Funke 1642-99

Tr. August Crull 1845-1923, rev.

(as in Lutheran Worship)

      see TIS 369  Hail the day that sees him rise

      see TIS 373  Hail, our once-despisËd Jesus

      see TIS 228  Crown him with many crowns

      see TIS 216  Rejoice, the Lord is King

Version: May 1999

      Tune: Komm, Gott Schˆpfer

       to your people from above,

      and filling them with gifts, restore

      your creatures as they were before.

      a gift which from the highest came,

      a healing ointment from above,

      a living fountain, fire, and love.

      our hearts with love's eternal fire.

      To you our weaknesses are known:

      give strength that comes from you alone.

      and by your grace sweet peace bestow,

      that in your footsteps we may run

      and all that's evil we may shun.

      his Son, Christ Jesus, also show;

      let us, in faith, know that you come

      from both the Father and the Son.

      who rose again, be honour done,

      and to the Holy Spirit praise,

      the Comforter, through endless days.

Veni, Creator Spiritus

Latin hymn, ?9th century

Komm, Gott Schˆpfer, Heiliger Geist

Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Tr composite, based on Richard Massie (1854)

      see TIS 396  Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire

Revised June 1998

      Tune: Nun bitten wir

      for true faith to guide us on our way,

      that through all life's troubles

      you will protect us,

      then to heaven

      lead and direct us.

      Lord, have mercy.

      teach us Jesus Christ to know aright,

      that we trust and follow

      our only Saviour,

      staying with him

      now and forever.

      Lord, have mercy.

      with the holy flame of your pure fire,

      that in Christ united

      we work together,

      sharing friendship

      with one another.

      Lord, have mercy.

      when we're anxious drive away our fear,

      that we don't lose courage,

      and nothing harms us,

      and that Satan

      never alarms us.

      Lord, have mercy.

Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist

Martin Luther 1483-1546

V1: 12th century stanza

Tr David Schubert (1998)

      see TIS 398  Come down, O Love divine

      Tune: Komm, Heiliger Geist

      (As in TIS, no. 399)

      with all your graces now out-poured

      on each believer's mind and heart;

      your fervent love to them impart.

      Lord, by the brightness of your light

      in holy faith your church unite;

      from every land and every tongue

      this to your praise, O Lord, our God, be sung:

      Alleluia, alleluia!

      now cause the Word of life to shine.

      Teach us to know our God aright

      and call him Father with delight.

      From every error keep us free;

      let none but Christ our master be,

      that we in living faith abide,

      in him, our Lord, with all our might confide.

      Alleluia, alleluia!

      grant us the will your work to do

      and in your service to abide;

      let trials turn us not aside.

      Lord, by your power prepare each heart,

      and to our weakness strength impart

      that bravely here we may contend,

      through life and death to you, our Lord, ascend.

      Alleluia, alleluia!

Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott

Martin Luther 1483-1546

v1 based on 15th century German adaptation of the sequence

Veni, Sancte Spiritus 12th cent

tr 'The Lutheran Hymnal' 1941 alt

March 2001

      Tune: Es ist das Heil

      and giver of all blessing,

      you with the Father and the Son

      true godhead are possessing,

      and from them both are shed abroad.

      Eternal Spirit, God and Lord,

      in you all Christians glory.

      our loving Lord and Saviour,

      so that we love and trust in him

      and truly serve him ever,

      confess him with our final breath

      as Lord of life and Lord of death,

      and give him praise and honour.

      and make us pure and holy.

      Help us to flee from every sin,

      to love and serve God solely,

      so that our faith in Christ our Lord

      may prove itself in deed and word

      before the world around us.

      we faithfully will treasure

      your saving word; the bread of life

      gives strength in richest measure.

      Yes, let us die to every sin,

      for heaven create us new within,

      that fruits of faith may flourish.

      continue till life's ending.

      And when our life on earth is done,

      with death's dark hour impending,

      then help us gladly to commend

      our souls into our Saviour's hand,

      to rest in peace eternal.

O Heilger Geist, du hˆchstes Gut

Bartholom‰us Ringwaldt 1530-99

Tr Oluf Hanson Smeby (1909), rev various

      Tune: Wie schˆn leuchtet

      (As in TIS, no. 400)

      and in our hearts your work begin,

      and make our hearts your dwelling.

      Sun of the soul, O Light divine,

      around and in us brightly shine,

      your strength in us upwelling.

      In your radiance

      life from heaven

      now is given

      overflowing,

      gift of gifts beyond all knowing.

      O lead us on the narrow way,

      with wisest counsel guide us;

      and give us steadfastness, that we

      may follow you for ever free,

      no matter who derides us.

      Gently heal those

      hearts now broken;

      give some token

      you are near us,

      whom we trust to light and cheer us.

      let your good word in doubt and strife

      be in us strongly burning,

      that we be faithful unto death

      and live in love and holy faith,

      from you true wisdom learning.

      Lord, your mercy

      on us shower;

      by your power

      Christ confessing,

      we will cherish all your blessing.

O Heiliger Geist, kehr bei uns ein

Michael Schirmer 1606-73

tr Catherine Winkworth 1827-78 (1863) adapted

      see TIS 402  Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove

Revised May 1998

      Tune: Franconia

      let your bright beams arise;

      dispel the sorrow from our minds,

      the darkness from our eyes.

      then lead to Jesus' blood.

      And to our wondering view reveal

      the secret love of God.

      our doubts and fears remove;

      and kindle in our hearts the flame

      of never-dying love.

      our comforter and guide;

      help us remain with humble hope

      at our Redeemer's side.

      you sanctify the soul,

      and pour fresh life in every part,

      and new create the whole.

      lead us, with minds set free,

      to know and praise the Father, Son,

      and you eternally.

Joseph Hart 1712-68, alt.

      Tune: O heiliger Geist (O Jesulein s¸ss)

      (As in TIS, no. 401)

      you comfort us in every need,

      sent down to us from heaven's high throne,

      from God the Father and the Son,

      O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

      make us to love your holy word.

      Your flame of love to us impart,

      that love for all may fill each heart,

      O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

      increase our faith in our dear Lord.

      Unless your grace the power should give

      none can believe in Christ and live,

      O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

      enlighten us by your blest word.

      To us the heavenly Father show,

      and teach us his dear Son to know,

      O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

      by you our souls to heaven are led.

      Make us to strive with valour here,

      and reign with you in glory there,

      O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

O heiliger Geist, o heiliger Gott

attrib Johannes Niedling 1602-68

tr John Caspar Mattes (1913) alt

      see TIS 407  Breathe on me, breath of God

December 2001

      Tune: Von Gott will ich (Cr¸ger)

      (Half the verses are a different selection from LH)

      your temple here on earth;

      you gave to me, an earth-born,

      a second heavenly birth.

      Come as my spirit's guest

      with Jesus my dear brother

      and God the holy Father -

      one God, forever blest.

      and taste your power within,

      the power that breaks our shackles

      and rescues us from sin.

      So wash me through and through

      that I may serve you purely

      and honour you most truly,

      inspired and filled with you.

      that could produce no wine;

      by grafting me in Jesus

      you made a living vine.

      In your life-giving flood

      you drowned cruel death, that tyrant,

      and made my spirit vibrant

      through Jesus and his blood.

      through God's most holy word.

      You make us priests and prophets

      and kings with Christ our Lord.

      You are the holy oil,

      the oil of consecration

      that makes us Christ's possession

      and marks us with his seal.

      you prompt us as we pray;

      your songs make lovely music,

      you tell us what to say.

      Your prayers will never fail;

      they rise to God, unceasing,

      persistent and increasing;

      God hears and helps us all.

      you do not make us sad;

      when days are dark and dismal

      you come and make us glad.

      How often your sweet voice

      has come to gently call me,

      has opened heaven before me

      and led me to rejoice.

Zeuch ein zu deinen Toren, Paul Gerhardt 1607-76

Tr John Kleinig (2001)

      Tune: Song 13 (Canterbury)

      shine upon this heart of mine;

      chase the shades of night away,

      turn the darkness into day.

      let me all his beauties trace;

      show those glorious truths to me

      which alone can make us free.

      cleanse this guilty heart of mine;

      in your mercy pity me,

      from sin's bondage set me free.

      cheer this saddened heart of mine,

      grant a sacred, settled peace,

      let it grow and still increase.

      dwell within this heart of mine;

      cast down every idol-throne,

      reign supreme, and reign alone.

      shed your life through every part;

      your pure temple I would be,

      wholly yours eternally.

Andrew Reed 1788-1862, alt.

Revised May 1998

      Tune: Komm, o komm

      God from all eternity;

      let your mighty power be in us,

      cleanse our hearts and make us free;

      then will grace and truth and light

      banish all the gloom of night.

      guide our thoughts and all we do,

      that we may be always seeking

      only that which pleases you;

      let your knowledge spread and grow,

      and all error overthrow.

      constant, making all things new,

      work in us to make us holy,

      and the evil one subdue;

      give us weapons for the fight,

      to defeat the powers of night.

      let not Satan, sin, or death

      rob us of our trust in Jesus,

      Lord, protector of our faith.

      When we are attacked by doubt,

      let your strong word drive it out.

      then assure us evermore,

      as the chosen heirs of heaven,

      of that joy for us in store,

      greater far than tongue can tell;

      there forever we will dwell.

Komm, o komm, du Geist des Lebens

Heinrich Held 1620-59

Tr composite, rev David Schubert (1995)

Revised July 1998

      Tune: Allein Gott in der Hˆh sei Ehr

      for Jesus, our dear brother.

      His goodwill brings us lasting peace

      with God and with each other.

      Since God is pleased to be our friend

      our song of joy will never end.

      O thank him for his goodness.

      our glorious heavenly Father;

      you are our strong unchanging king,

      whose goodness lasts forever.

      Your power to help is limitless;

      those whom you bless are truly blest;

      you are our gracious ruler.

      of God your heavenly Father;

      you saved the lost, you brought us peace

      with God and with each other;

      O holy Lamb of God, we plead

      for you to help us in our need:

      Have mercy on your people.

      our health and consolation;

      protect us from the enemy,

      assure us of salvation.

      Grant us your warm life-giving breath

      to ease our pain and sweeten death;

      we trust in your directing.

Tr. J W Kleinig (1991,1998)

6 March 2001

      Tune: Wir glauben all (Darmstadt)

      Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,

      ever-present help in need,

      praised by all the heavenly host.

      By his mighty power alone

      all is made, and formed, and done.

      Son of God and Mary's son,

      who descended from his throne

      and for us salvation won.

      By his death and agony

      we are saved from misery.

      who, as Lord, from both proceeds;

      who upholds and comforts us

      in all trials, fears, and needs.

      Blest and holy Trinity,

      praise to you eternally.

Wir glauben all an einem Gott, Vater

Tobias Clausnitzer, 1618-84

Tr Catherine Winkworth (1863), alt.

      see TIS 132  Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty

      see TIS 131  Father of heaven, whose love profound

      Tune: Wir glauben all (Kittel)

      (As in TIS, no. 435)

      heaven and earth in all their splendour,

      who gave himself to us in love

      as our Father strong and tender.

      He provides for us and feeds us,

      every day his gifts surround us;

      keeps us safe from harm, and leads us,

      his protecting arm around us.

      He guards and keeps us day and night,

      all things are governed by his might.

      God's own Son, our Lord and Saviour,

      who rules with equal power and might

      at his Father's side for ever.

      He came down from heaven to save us,

      born of Mary by the Spirit.

      Through his human life he gave us

      life that we could never merit.

      He died upon the cross, and then

      was raised by God to life again.

      holy Comforter, life-giver,

      who with the Father and the Son

      is adored and praised for ever.

      He unites from every nation

      those to whom true faith is given;

      in this church, his new creation,

      wounds are healed and sins forgiven.

      The dead will all be raised, and we

      will live with God eternally.

Wir glauben all an einem Gott

Paraphrase of the Nicene Creed

by Martin Luther 1483-1546, based on a 14th cent hymn

tr John Pfitzner (1990)

      Tune: Wie schˆn leuchtet

      (Vv 1, 3, 4 as in TIS, no. 199; v 2 added here)

      how full of grace and truth you are,

      my bridegroom, king from heaven!

      From Jacob's line, the promised one,

      our great deliverer, David's son,

      to you my heart is given.

      Dearest

      Jesus,

      you are glorious,

      great, victorious,

      richly giving;

      high in heaven's glory living.

      the light of God comes from above

      and brings me joy and pleasure.

      Your word and Spirit, flesh and blood,

      refresh my heart with holy food;

      they are my greatest treasure.

      Friendly,

      warmly

      you invite me

      and delight me

      as you welcome

      me to join this celebration.

      before you even had begun

      to plan this world's creation.

      Your Son is standing by my side,

      he is my treasure, I his bride;

      what joyful celebration!

      Praise him!

      Praise him!

      Life in heaven

      now is given

      by my Saviour.

      There I'll sing his praise for ever.

      the Lord I love is first and last;

      there is no other Saviour.

      I know that I will surely rise

      to be with him in Paradise,

      where I will live for ever.

      Amen,

      Amen,

      for your coming

      I am longing,

      Crown of gladness!

      Come, and end all grief and sadness.

Wie schˆn leuchtet der Morgenstern

Philipp Nicolai 1556-1608

tr vv 1, 3, 4  John Pfitzner (1990), v 2 John Kleinig (2000)

Revised June 1998

      Tune: Jesu, meine Freude

      source of purest pleasure,

      you are my delight.

      How my heart is burning,

      I am filled with yearning:

      stay within my heart.

      Lamb of God,

      my loving Lord,

      I need nothing else beside you;

      Lord, let nothing hide you.

      those who wish to harm me

      cannot reach me here.

      Though the earth is shaking,

      every heart is quaking,

      Jesus will stay near.

      Lightnings flash

      and thunders crash;

      yet, though sin and hell attack me,

      Jesus will protect me.

      Jesus is my treasure,

      Jesus, he alone.

      This world's empty glory,

      with its tempting story,

      calls to me in vain.

      Pain or loss

      or shame or cross

      will not part me from my Saviour;

      he loves me forever.

      For the Lord of gladness,

      Jesus, enters in.

      Though the storms may gather,

      those who love the Father

      still have peace within.

      Through all pain

      you will remain

      still my joy and purest pleasure,

      Jesus, priceless treasure.

Jesu, meine Freude

Johann Franck 1618-77

Tr. David Schubert (1992, 1998), based on Catherine Winkworth (1863)

February 2001

      Tune: Jena [Das neubeborne Kindelein] or Ich arme Mensch LH 67

              or Unser Vater 421

      no thought can reach, no tongue declare:

      rule in my heart that it may be

      yours, Lord, without a rival there.

      Yours wholly, yours alone, I am:

      kindle my heart with love's pure flame.

      may dwell, but your pure love alone;

      and let your love possess me whole,

      my joy, my treasure, and my crown.

      All coldness from my heart remove;

      may every act, word, thought be love.

      All pain before your presence flees;

      care, fear, and sorrow melt away

      before your warming, healing beams.

      O Jesus, nothing let me see

      but you and your great love for me.

      what wondrous things your love has brought!

      Still lead me lest I go astray;

      direct my work, inspire my thought;

      and if I fall, let me soon hear

      your voice, and know that love is near.

      in weakness let your love bring power;

      and when the storms of life shall cease,

      O Jesus, in that final hour,

      in death, as life, Lord, be my guide,

      and save me, since for me you died.

O Jesu Christ, mein schˆnstes Licht

Paul Gerhardt 1607-76

Tr John Wesley (1739), alt.

      see TIS 203  Fairest Lord Jesus

Version: March 2000

      Tune: O Liebe, die den Himmel

      and brought the Son down from his throne above?

      The angels and the saints delight to fathom

      the awesome depths of such unfathomed love.

      Amazing love! A mystery:

      God like a mother tender shares our misery.

      true God, you took on human flesh and blood.

      You died, a world of guilt and sorrows bearing,

      and now you live, our life and hope, our Lord.

      In you alone is help and rest.

      In you alone the earth and nations will be blest.

      and died the death that we indeed deserved.

      Free now from guilt we fear no condemnation,

      for you have freed us from the gods we served.

      Your glory we will always see.

      Your praises we will sing now and eternally.

      who lifts to us his loving friendly face.

      Praise God the Son, Creator, Lord and Saviour,

      the Father's glory, full of truth and grace.

      Praise God the Holy Spirit, who

      breathes promises of life  -  our faithful God and true.

J G Strelan (1999)

based on

O Liebe, die den Himmel hat zerrissen,

Christian Friedrich Richter 1676-1711

      Tune: Jesus ist kommen

      (As in TIS, no. 208 - which has an extra verse)

      Alpha and Omega, see he is here!

      Mighty Creator, and strong to deliver,

      God and yet human, to us he draws near.

      Christians, proclaim him, the same now and ever:

      Jesus has come, and brings joy as our Saviour.

      sing of his mercy and praise his great might.

      Loving and gracious, your hearts he is claiming;

      open them, then, to your Lord with delight.

      Think of his love and the crown you are gaining;

      Jesus has come; as the King he is reigning.

      sins of the world as the Lamb he must bear.

      Dying for sinners, in grace he can offer

      pardon and peace for all people to share.

      Love beyond telling, what gifts now you offer!

      Jesus has come as the Servant to suffer.

      comes with his mercy, each longing to still.

      Life-giving waters for all are now flowing;

      come, all who thirst, come and drink, all who will.

      Great is the mercy and love he is showing:

      Jesus has come and his grace is bestowing.

Jesus ist kommen, Grund ewiger Freude

Johann Ludwig Konrad Allendorf 1693-1773

based on Otto E Thiele 1901-71

      see TIS 211 Jesus, lover of my soul

      Tune: Richmond

      (Vv 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 as in  TIS 210; vv 4, 5 added here)

      my great Redeemer's praise,

      the glories of our God and King,

      the triumphs of his grace.

      that bids our sorrows cease;

      such music in the sinner's ears

      is life, and health, and peace.

      he sets the prisoner free;

      his blood can make the foulest clean,

      his blood availed for me.

      your God, you fallen race;

      Look and be saved through faith alone,

      be justified by grace.

      the Lamb who makes you whole.

      His soul was once an offering made

      for every human soul.

      new life the dead receive,

      the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,

      the humble poor believe.

      your loosened tongues employ;

      you blind, behold your Saviour come;

      and leap, you lame, for joy!

      assist me to proclaim,

      to spread through all the earth abroad

      the honours of your name.

Charles Wesley 1707-88, alt.

      see TIS 223 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds

Version: April 1999

      Tune: Was Gott tut

      the world is full of sorrow;

      within his wounds, secure and blest,

      I will not fear tomorrow.

      Though come what may,

      the Lord will stay,

      in danger will defend me,

      and help and comfort send me.

      his arms to me extending;

      I hear his voice say: 'Come to me,

      find peace and rest unending'.

      Immanuel,

      he loves me well;

      he saves me from damnation

      and gives me his salvation.

      is wisdom everlasting;

      your death, Lord, overcomes my loss;

      on you my burden casting,

      I call your name

      and refuge claim

      from dangers that distress me,

      for you will save and bless me.

I Jesus sÿger jeg min Fred

Unknown Danish author

Pontoppidan's Salmebog, 1740

Tr George Alfred Taylor Rygh (1908),

rev Lutheran Hymnal (1973), alt.

February 2001

      Tune: Wollt ihr wissen

      know the truth that makes me wise?

      Would you see my treasure-trove,

      know my glory and my love?

      Jesus Christ the crucified.

      giving comfort on life's way?

      Who from sin and guilt sets free,

      and obtains God's grace for me?

      Jesus Christ the crucified.

      life restored to heart and soul?

      Who can help me do God's will,

      make me strong and faithful still?

      Jesus Christ the crucified.

      and protect from Satan's might?

      Who consoles my aching heart,

      healing all its hurt and smart?

      Jesus Christ the crucified.

      guards me at my dying breath?

      Who gives me in heaven a place,

      grants me there to see his face?

      Jesus Christ the crucified.

      know my goal and what I prize.

      As you live and when you die,

      trust, adore, and glorify

      Jesus Christ the crucified.

Wollt ihr wissen, was mein Preis?

Johann Christoph Schwedler 1672-1730

Tr 'Lutheran Hymnal' (1973) compilers based on FGE Appelt (1921),

rev David Schubert (2001)

      see TIS 217, same

June 2000

      Tune: All Saints

      well deserves the name of friend;

      his is love, beyond all others,

      costly, free, and knows no end.

      They who once his kindness prove

      find it everlasting love.

      could or would have shed their blood?

      But our Jesus died to have us

      reconciled in him to God.

      This was boundless love indeed;

      Jesus is a friend in need.

      'Friend of sinners' was his name;

      now raised up to highest glory,

      he rejoices in the same;

      now he still calls us his friends,

      and to all our needs attends.

      Teach us, Lord, at length to love.

      We, alas, forget too often

      what a friend we have above;

      but when home to you we're brought

      we will love you as we ought.

John Newton 1725-1807, alt

      see TIS 224  All hail the power of Jesus' name

      see TIS 378, same

Revised August 1998

      Tune: Arfon (Alt: Redhead [Petra])

      Jesus shed his blood for me,

      died that I might live on high,

      lived that I might never die;

      as the branch is to the vine,

      I am his and he is mine.

      Higher than the heavens above,

      deeper than the depths of sea,

      lasting as eternity;

      love that found me - wondrous thought!

      found me when I sought him not.

      healing to the hurting heart,

      peace that flows from sins forgiven,

      joy that lifts the soul to heaven,

      faith and hope to walk with God

      in the way that Enoch trod.

      Christ is all in all to me;

      all my needs to him are known,

      all my sorrows are his own;

      safe with him from earthly strife,

      he sustains the inner life.

      by your Spirit and your word.

      When my wayward heart would stray,

      keep me in the narrow way;

      grace in time of need supply

      while I live and when I die.

William McComb 1793-1873, alt.

      see TIS 349  In the cross of Christ I glory

Version: April 1999

      Tune: St James

      (See also TIS 226, almost same as LH)

      we flee to you alone;

      and all who would the Father seek

      by you, O Lord, must come.

      true wisdom can impart;

      you only can inform the mind

      and purify the heart.

      proclaims your conquering arm;

      and all who put their trust in you

      by death will not be harmed.

      grant us that way to know,

      that truth to keep, that life to win,

      whose joys eternal flow.

George Washington Doane 1799-1859, alt.

      see TIS 600  O my Saviour, lifted

Revised August 1998

      Tune: O Durchbrecher (Alt: Bethany)

      Christ the rock on which we stand;

      he's our only sure foundation,

      other ground is sinking sand.

      Christ, his cross and resurrection,

      is alone the sinner's plea;

      at the throne of God's perfection

      nothing else can set us free.

      life eternal, second birth;

      present pardon, peace, and blessing,

      while we're living here on earth;

      and by faith's anticipation,

      foretaste of the joy above,

      freely given us with salvation

      by the Father in his love.

      and to Jesus we will rise;

      he's the essence, soul, and centre

      of the joy of paradise.

      In redemption's wondrous story,

      planned by God before the  fall,

      from the cross until the glory

      Jesus Christ is all in all.

Author unknown,

'Australian Lutheran Hymn Book' (1921), alt.

      Tune:Christus der ist mein Leben

      (As in TIS, no. 551)

      among us with your grace,

      that Satan may not harm us,

      and we may live in peace.

      among us with your word,

      that we may know your goodness

      and faith in you be stirred.

      among us, precious light;

      your truth keep us from error;

      surround us with your might.

      among us, bounteous Lord;

      let us in grace and wisdom

      grow daily through your word.

      among us, Lord our strength,

      and let the world and Satan

      be overcome at length.

      among us with your love;

      grant steadfastness, and help us

      to reach our home above.

Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade

Josua Stegmann 1588-1632

tr August Crull, rev

Version July 1998

      Tune: Sonne der Gerechtigkeit

      in these days of darkness shine;

      dawn upon your church, we pray,

      that the world may greet your day.

      Have mercy, Lord.

      all who claim your name and word.

      Let your praises be proclaimed

      everywhere your name is named.

      Have mercy, Lord.

      bring us harmony and peace.

      Shepherd, gather lovingly,

      all the sheep who've gone astray.

      Have mercy, Lord.

      and all evil overthrow;

      open doors, and let your light

      shine into the darkest night.

      Have mercy, Lord.

      faith and courage from above.

      When they sow the seed in tears,

      give them joy as fruit appears.

      Have mercy, Lord.

      see your glory, sing your praise.

      Strengthen us by your great might,

      help us bravely fight our fight.

      Have mercy, Lord.

      be to you, eternal light;

      Lord, the blessed Three in One,

      make us one in you alone.

      Have mercy, Lord.

Sonne der Gerechtigkeit

vv1,6 Christian David 1691-1751

vv2,4,5 Christian Gottlob Barth 1799-1862

vv3,7 Johann Christian Nehring 1671-1736

Tr. O E Thiele, alt.

      see TIS 446  Glorious things of you are spoken

February 2001

      Tune: Kirken

      even when towers are falling.

      Though they collapse in every land,

      bells are still chiming and calling,

      calling the young and old to rest,

      calling to those who are distressed,

      longing for life everlasting.

      God the almighty is dwelling.

      High above all his temple stands,

      all earthly temples excelling.

      Yet he who lives in heaven above

      comes down to stay with us in love,

      making our bodies his temple.

      built for his own habitation.

      He fills our hearts, his earthly thrones,

      giving us life and salvation.

      If there are few who seek his face,

      even to them he shows his grace,

      coming among them with blessing.

      children are blest by Christ Jesus.

      And we come here to sing his praise,

      from all our sin he will free us.

      As we confess his holy name,

      his covenant and our faith remain,

      he gives his children the kingdom.

      grant that when church bells are ringing,

      many may come to hear your word

      and the great promise it's bringing:

      'I know my own, my own know me.

      You, not the world, my face will see.

      My peace I leave with you.' Amen.

Kirken den er et gammelt Hus

Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig 1783-1872

Tr Carl Dˆving (1909), rev various

Version : April 1999

      Tune: Nun lob, mein Seel

      the flock and all the shepherds cry;

      one Spirit comes to gather,

      one is our Lord who reigns on high,

      one well of life to bathe us,

      one hope to draw us on,

      one faith to hold and save us,

      one love within us burns,

      one peace that heals and blesses,

      one fight for our reward,

      one end of all distresses,

      one life in Christ our Lord.

      a pilgrim band, we march along,

      and sing in sweet communion

      the ransomed people's victory song;

      through night and tribulation,

      through death our way we wend,

      with hope and expectation

      to see our journey's end.

      The cross, the grave, death's prison,

      we leave behind, and rise

      to meet our Saviour risen,

      and enter paradise.

En Gud og alles Fader