O God, our help in ages past, our hope for yearsto come, our shelter from the stormy blast,and our eternal home. Beneath the shadow of your throne your saintshave dwelt secure; sufficient is your arm alone,and our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, or earth receivedher frame, From everlasting you are God,to … Read more
O little town of Bethlehem, how stillwe see thee lie. Above thy deep and dreamlesssleep the silent stars go by;yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting Light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, and gatheredall above, While mortals sleep,the angels keep their watch of … Read more
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;come and behold him, born the King of angels; O come, let us adore him {3} Christ the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,sing, all ye citizens of heaven above.Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Yea, Lord, … Read more
On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry announcesthat the Lord is nigh; awake and hearken,for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings. Then cleansed be every soul from sin; make straightthe way of God within, prepare we in our heartsa home, where such a mighty guest may come. For thou art our salvation, Lord, … Read more
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransomcaptive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appear. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuelshall come to you, O Israel. O come, now Wisdom from on high,who orders all things mightily; to us the pathof knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go. O come, O … Read more
Open the heavens, Lord; come to your people.Hide not your face, O God.Open the heavens, Lord, come to your people.Open the heavens and come. Look on the sheep of your pasture, Lord.Water your vineyard again. Scattered and broken,return to our aid. Open the heavens and come. Wake, awake, O Israel; see your light has come.Rise … Read more
Only in God will my soul be at rest. From him comes my hope, my salvation. He alone is my rock of safety, my strength, my glory, my God. Trust in him at all times, O people, and pour our your hearts. God himself is a refuge for us and a stronghold for our fear. … Read more
O for a faith that will not shrink, through pressed by every foe, that will not tremble on the brink of any earthly woe. That will not murmur nor complain beneath the chastening rod, but in the hour of grief and pain will lean upon its God. A faith that shines more brighter and clear … Read more
Our blessing cup is a communion with the blood of Christ; and the bread we break, it is a sharing in the body of the Lord. How can we make a return for all the goodness God has shown? We will take the cup of life, and call upon God’s name. Precious indeed in Your … Read more
One bread, one body, one cup, one call, one faith, one Spirit present in us all. One prayer, one blessing, one hope, one peace, one church, one people, one love released. Is not this bread we share, the body of our Lord? Is not this wine we drink, the blood of Christ outpoured? I am … Read more