HYMNBLOG

Danish: Hvorledes skal jeg møde Norwegian: Hvorledes skal jeg møte Matthew 21:1-9 Text: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676). Tune: Johann Crüger (1592-1662) 1. O Lord, how shall I meet thee, How welcome Thee aright? All nations along to greet Thee, My hope, my heart’s delight! O kindle, dearest Jesus, Thy lamp within my breast, That I may know what pleases Thee, Lord, my heavenly Guest. 2. Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I, too, will adore Thee With sweetest songs and psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new, And from Thy name shall never Without the honor due. 3. What hast thou left ungranted To give me glad relief? When soul and body panted In ut

Norwegian: Nå stiger sol av hav igjen Text: Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Tune: François-Hippolyte Barthélemon (1741-1808) 1. Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2. Redeem thy mis-spent time that's past, And live this day as if thy last; Improve thy talent with due care; For the great day thyself prepare. 3. Let all thy converse be sincere, Thy conscience as the noon-day clear; Think how all-seeing God thy ways And all thy secret thoughts surveys. 4. Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part, Who all night long unwearied sing, High praise to the eternal King. 5. Glory to th

Norwegian: Takk min Gud Swedish: Tack min Gud, för vad som varit 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Text: Augustus Ludvig Storm (1862-1914). Tune. Johannes Alfred Hultman (1861- 1942) 1. Thanks to God for my Redeemer, Thanks for all Thou dost provide! Thanks for times now but a mem’ry, Thanks for Jesus by my side! Thanks for pleasant, balmy springtime, Thanks for dark and stormy fall! Thanks for tears by now forgotten, Thanks for peace within my soul! 2. Thanks for prayers that Thou hast answered, Thanks for what Thou dost deny! Thanks for storms that I have weathered, Thanks for all Thou dost supply! Thanks for pain, and thanks for pleasure, Thanks for comfort in despair! Thanks for grace that none ca

Danish: Nu takker alle Gud German: Nun danket alle Gott Icelandic: Nú gjaldi Guði þökk Norwegian: Nå la oss takke Gud/ No takka alle Gud Swedish: Nu tacka Gud, allt folk Text: Martin Rinkart (1586-1649). Johann Crüger (1598-1664) 1 Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom his world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, to keep us in his grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills of this world in the next. 3 All praise and than

Danish: Min sjæl, du Herren love German: Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren Norwegian: Min sjel, min sjel, lov Herren Swedish: Min själ skal lova Herran Psalm 103 Text: Johann Gramann (1487-1541) Tune: Johann "Hans" Kugelmann (1495-1542) 1. My soul, now praise your Maker! Let all within me bless His name Who makes you full partaker Of mercies more than you dare claim. Forget Him not whose meekness Still bears with all your sin, Who heals your ev'ry weakness, Renews your life within; Whose grace and care are endless And saved you through the past; Who leaves no suff'rer friendless But rights the wronged at last. 2. He offers all His treasure Of justice, truth, and righteousness, His love beyond

Dutch: Wilt heden, nu treden Psalm 55:3 Text: Anonymous, Theodore Baker tr. (1851-1934) Tune: Dutch folk Song, first appearing in a Dutch book of songs in 1626, then Eduard Kremser (1838-1914) 1. We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; He chastens and hastens his will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing. Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own. 2. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine; So from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, wast at our side; all glory be thine! 3. We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, And pray that thou still our defender wilt be. Let thy congregatio

Isaiah 64:1-9 Text: Gracia Grindal (1943-). Tune: Iteke Prins, or Christus, der ist mein Leben 1. When Christmas lights are sparkling All through the busy town, And festive choirs are singing, There’s music all around. 2. Our hearts are filled and cluttered; There seems to be no place For God the Lord of Advent To come with light and grace! 3. O come, Lord, rend the heavens And break into our hearts, Where it is cold and lifeless, To drive away the dark. 4. Bring fire to cleanse our dwellings, And fill us with your light. Make way for joy and gladness, And take away our night! Copyright 2012 Wayne Leupold Editions. MEDITATION Advent 1, the great text from Isaiah, praying the Lord will com

Psalm 72; Philippians 2:9-11 Text: Edward Perronet (1726-1792). Tune: William Shrubsole MILES LANE (1760-1806); Oliver Holden CORONATION (1765-1844); 1. All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all! 2. O seed of Israel's chosen race Now ransomed from the fall, Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all! 3. Let every tongue and every tribe Responsive to his call, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all! 4. Oh, that

Norwegian: Den dag du gav oss, er til ende Swedish: Den dag du gave oss, Gud, är gången Genesis 1:3; Revelation 5:13 Text: John Ellerton (1826-1893). Tune: Clement Cotterill Scholefield (1839-1904) 1. The day you gave us, Lord, is ended, The darkness falls at your behest; To you our morning hymns ascended, Your praise shall hallow now our rest. 2. We thank you that your church, unsleeping While earth rolls onward into light, Through all the world her watch is keeping, And rests not now by day or night. 3. As o'er each continent and island The dawn leads on another day, The voice of pray'r is never silent, Nor dies the strain of praise away. 4. The sun, that bids us rest, is waking Our brethr

Hebrews 13:21 Text: Thomas O. Chisholm (1866-1960) Tune: C. Harold Lowden (1883-1963) 1. Living for Jesus, a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do; Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free, This is the pathway of blessing for me. R/O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee, For Thou, in Thy atonement, didst give Thyself for me; I own no other Master, my heart shall be Thy throne; My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone. 2. Living for Jesus Who died in my place, Bearing on Calv’ry my sin and disgrace; Such love constrains me to answer His call, Follow His leading and give Him my all. 3. Living for Jesus, wherever I

Icelandic: Vist ertu Jesú, Kongúr klár Norwegian: Ja, du er konge, Jesus Krist John 19: 13-15 Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614-1674) Tune: Icelandic folk, or Conditor Alme siterum 9. Yes, Jesus you are king, most clear The King of glory through the years The King of angels, mankind’s King, The King of all created things. 10. You stood to wait your judge in bonds While howls of torture clamored round, Forsaken, mobbed by enemies. Oh what a wonder here I see! 11. Lord, Jesus, hear me, hear me One day you shall be my delight When I will see your glory, Lord, Your judgment seat beyond the clouds! 12. Fearless I’ll face your final word Redeemed to hear your judgment, Lord When in your name all chos

German: O Liebe, die nicht lässet mich Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 11:28; 1 John 3:1-2 Text: George Matheson (1842-1906) Tune: Albert Lister Peace (1844-1912) 1. O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, That in thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2. O Light that follow'st all my way, I yield my flick'ring torch to thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in thy sunshine's blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. 3. O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4. O Cross that liftest up my

Norwegian: Da jeg trengte en neste, var du der, var du der? Swedish: Jag behövde en näste, var du där, var du där? Matthew 25:31-46 Text: Sydney Carter (1915 -2004). Tune: Sydney Carter (1915-2004) 1. When I needed a neighbour Were you there, were you there? When I needed a neighbour, were you there? And the creed and the colour And the name won't matter Were you there? 2. I was hungry and thirsty Were you there, were you there? I was hungry and thirsty, were you there? And the creed and the colour And the name won't matter Were you there? 3. I was cold, I was naked Were you there, were you there? I was cold, I was naked, were you there? And the creed and the colour And the name won't matt

Lectionary hymn for Christ the King Sunday Matthew 25:31-46; Ephesians 1 Text: Gracia Grindal (1943-). Tune: Daniel Charles Damon (1945-) Or Castlewood or Angel Voices 1. Clothed with glory, Christ is coming From the halls of light With the multitudes of angels— Hosts of heav’n in flight. He will come to judge the nations, All creation Lost in night. 2. Then the King of kings will tell us How he walked on earth With the lonely and the hungry— Those of humble birth. He appeared: an unknown stranger In a manger, Lacking worth. 3. Look to see the Lord’s appearing Not just in the skies. Christ is also in your neighbors— Look into their eyes. In their gaze, you will meet Jesus. He will see us

Danish: Jesus, livets sol og glæde German: Schmücke dich Text: Johann Franck (1618-1677). Tune: Johann Crüger (1598-1662) 1. Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness; Come into the daylight's splendour, There with joy thy praises render Unto him whose grace unbounded Hath this wondrous banquet founded: High o'er all the heavens he reigneth, Yet to dwell with thee he deigneth. 2 Now I sink before Thee lowly, Filled with joy most deep and holy, As with trembling awe and wonder On thy mighty works I ponder: How, by mystery surrounded, Depth no mortal ever sounded, None may dare to pierce unbidden Secrets that with thee are hidden. 3. Sun, who all my life dost bri

Danish: Og nu må vi sige hverandre farvel Norwegian: Så vil vi nu sige hverandre farvel Text: Martha Clausen (1815-1845). Tune: Ludvig Matthias Lindemann (1812-1887) 1. And now we must bid one another farewell; The peace of our God keep you ever! God's peace in our bosom, and all will be well, Or whether we meet or we sever. May Christ, our dear Lord, Be our sure reward, When we from this world pass forever! 2. Oh, help us, dear Father, through Jesus, Thy Son, That gladly our course we may finish! And Thou, Holy Spirit, Thou comforting One, Thy love in our hearts so replenish, That we, by Thy might May fight the good fight, Till won is the crown everlasting. Tr. George Taylor Rygh (1860-19

Norwegian: Dei skal gå til den heiliga byen Swedish: De skall gå till den heliga staden Stanza 1-3: Britt G. Hallqvist (1914-1997) Stanza 4: Oscar Åhlen. Tune: Egil Hovland (1924-2013) 1. They will walk through the gates of the city, And be gathered together again. They will walk through the portals of heaven To an unknown world and another life, R/ They’ll be singing, singing, yes singing, A new, jubilant song! 2. They’ll remember the green fields of summer And the flowers of springtime once more. They’ll forget all the sorrow and suff’ring Of an ancient world in a vanished life: R/ 3. They will meet with their friends and their fam’ly Which they lost to the earth long ago. They will play w

German: In dir ist Freude Icelandic: Ljós ertþú lyði Philippians 4:4-7 Text: Johann Lindemann (1549-1631) Tune: Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi (1582-1609) 1. In thee is gladness Amid all sadness, Jesus, Daystar of my heart! By thee are given The gifts of heaven, Thou the true Redeemer art! Our souls thou wakest; Our bonds thou breakest. Who trusts thee surely Has built securely And stands forever: Alleluia! Our hearts are longing To see thy dawning. Living or dying, In thee abiding, Naught can us sever: Alleluia! 2. Jesus is ours! We fear no powers, Not of earth or sin or death. He sees and blesses In worst distresses; He can change them with a breath. Wherefore the story— Tell of his gl

Text: Frances Havergal (1836-1879). Tune: Henri Abraham César Malan, 1787-1864 Hendon 1. Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in endless praise, Let them flow in endless praise. 2. Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of thy love. Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for thee, Swift and beautiful for thee. 3. Take my voice and let me sing Always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from thee, Filled with messages from thee. 4. Take my silver and my gold; Not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect and use Every power as thou shalt choose, Every power as thou shalt choose. 5

Psalm 65; Psalm 67:6 Text: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Tune: Johann Steurlein (1546-1613) 1, Sing to the Lord of harvest, Sing songs of love and praise; With joyful hearts and voices Your alleluias raise! By him the rolling seasons In fruitful order move; Sing to the Lord of harvest A song of happy love. 2. By him the clouds drop fatness, The deserts bloom and spring, The hills leap up in gladness, The valleys laugh and sing. He filleth with his fullness All things with large increase; He crowns the year with goodness, With plenty, and with peace. 3. Heap on his sacred altar The gifts his goodness gave, The golden sheaves of harvest, The souls Christ died to sav