The Complete Book of HymnsTyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2015 M01 12 - 704 pages The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs. With background on the composer, the inspiration behind the lyrics, scriptural references for devotional consideration, and a sampling of the song lyrics, this book brings forth the message of these great songs of the faith like never before! |
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... Stanzas 1–2 translated by Elizabeth Rundle Charles (1828–1896), altered. Stanza 3 translated by Benjamin Webb (1819–1885), altered. ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING Saint Francis of 2 THE COMPLETE BOOK OF HYMNS First chapter.
... Stanzas 1–2 translated by Elizabeth Rundle Charles (1828–1896), altered. Stanza 3 translated by Benjamin Webb (1819–1885), altered. ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING Saint Francis of 2 THE COMPLETE BOOK OF HYMNS First chapter.
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... two themes: the Lord's Supper and the Lord's ascension into heaven. The first stanza reminds us of the Revelation scene, where the Lord is portrayed as the King with scepter and the throne; the 12 THE COMPLETE BOOK OF HYMNS.
... two themes: the Lord's Supper and the Lord's ascension into heaven. The first stanza reminds us of the Revelation scene, where the Lord is portrayed as the King with scepter and the throne; the 12 THE COMPLETE BOOK OF HYMNS.
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... stanza speaks of the ascended Christ in heaven as the great High Priest, interceding for his children. Here he is called the Bread of Heaven, our Intercessor, our Friend, and our Redeemer. What a wonderful Savior! Scriptures: John 14:18 ...
... stanza speaks of the ascended Christ in heaven as the great High Priest, interceding for his children. Here he is called the Bread of Heaven, our Intercessor, our Friend, and our Redeemer. What a wonderful Savior! Scriptures: John 14:18 ...
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... stanza 1, we see the Ancient of Days, in stanza 2 the Father who leads us through the wilderness, in stanza 3 the Son who calms the storms, in stanza 4 the Holy Spirit who gives life and hope, and in stanza 5 the triune God, who answers ...
... stanza 1, we see the Ancient of Days, in stanza 2 the Father who leads us through the wilderness, in stanza 3 the Son who calms the storms, in stanza 4 the Holy Spirit who gives life and hope, and in stanza 5 the triune God, who answers ...
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... stanzas to the hymn about thirty years later, with Bridges's approval. So a Roman Catholic layman and an Anglican ... stanza on the Resurrection, and so he added “His glories now we sing/ Who died and rose on high, / Who died, eternal ...
... stanzas to the hymn about thirty years later, with Bridges's approval. So a Roman Catholic layman and an Anglican ... stanza on the Resurrection, and so he added “His glories now we sing/ Who died and rose on high, / Who died, eternal ...
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Popular passages
Page 9 - The LORD, ye know, is GOD indeed ; Without our aid He did us make : We are His flock, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take.
Page 377 - The tumult and the shouting dies — The captains and the kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient Sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us vet, Lest we forget — lest we forget!
Page 301 - I HEARD the voice of Jesus say, " Come unto Me and rest ; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast !" I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad ; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, " Behold, I freely give The living water ; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live...
Page 377 - If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget— left we forget!
Page 330 - God's free bounty glorify. True belief and true repentance, Every grace that brings us nigh, Without money, Come to Jesus Christ and buy.
Page 270 - GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ! He whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode : On the Rock of Ages founded — What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
Page 259 - To you, in David's town, this day Is born, of David's line, The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord ; And this shall be the sign : — 4 " The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid.
Page 241 - O LITTLE town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night.
Page 127 - IN the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.