Category Archives: Multiple Authors

Jesus, Still Lead On

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text as it appears in Hymns from the Land of Luther (1854): Jesus, still lead on,Till our rest be won!And although the way be cheerless,We will follow, calm and fearless;Guide us by Thy handTo our Fatherland. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Hope, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, General Hymns, God the Son, Hymns By The Greats, Jesus Christ Our Lord, Multiple Authors, Nikolaus von Zinzendorf, No Recording of Tune/Chant Tone Available, Non-English Hymns, The Christian Life And Mission, The Godhead, Trust in God | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Jesu! Geh Voran

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in  Gesangbuch Zum Gebrauch Der Evangelischen Brüdergemeinen (1778). According to John Julian in the Dictionary of Hymnology, this hymn is a cento of two hymns by Nikolaus von Zinzendorf: “Seelenbräutigam … Continue reading →

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God Hath Two Families Of Love

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 10th edition (1867) of Hymns for Children (1842): God hath two families of love,In earth below, and heaven above:One is in battle, sharp and sore;And one is … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Hope, Evening, General Hymns, Holy Mother Church, Hymns By The Greats, Hymns for Children/Catechism, John Mason Neale, Multiple Authors, Spiritual Warfare, The Christian Life And Mission, Thomas Ken, Times and Seasons, Times of Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Come, Tread Once More The Path With Song

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Burial (On the way to Church.): Come, tread once more the path with song,The way is short, the … Continue reading →

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O Jesus, Source Of Sanctity

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Noah

This hymn is used for Lauds on the Solemnity of All Saints (Nov. 1) in the both Forms of the Roman Breviary. It is also used for Vespers I & Matins on All Saints in the Sarum Breviary. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in All Saints (November 1), Breviaries, Evening Prayer / Vespers, Feasts of the Apostles, Hymns By The Greats, Liturgies of the Latin Church, Major Feasts, Matins/Office of Readings/Nocturns, Morning Prayer/Lauds, Mozarabic Breviary, Multiple Authors, Offices of the Breviary, Rabanus Maurus, Richard Mant, Roman Breviary, Sarum Breviary, St. Andrew (Nov. 30), Subsections of Breviaries, The Church Year, The Communion of Saints, The Holy Apostles, The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church, The Proper of Saints | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

For All Thy Love And Goodness, So Bountiful And Free

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Spring: For all Thy love and goodness, so bountiful and free,Thy Name, Lord, be adored!On the wings of … Continue reading →

Posted in Hymns By The Greats, Multiple Authors, No Recording of Tune/Chant Tone Available, Praise to God, Spring, Thanksgiving, The Seasons, Times and Seasons, Times of the Year and Holidays (Non-Liturgical), William W. How | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Story Of The Cross

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in The English Hymnal (1906) where it is listed under Litanies: THE QUESTION. (Part 1) See him in raiment rent, With his blood dyed: Women walk sorrowing By his side. … Continue reading →

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Pray When The Morn Is Breaking

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in The English Hymnal (1906) where it is listed under General Hymns: Pray when the morn is breaking, Pray when the noon is bright, Pray with the eve’s declining, Pray … Continue reading →

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Days And Moments Quickly Flying

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in The Masque of Mary, and Other Poems (1858) where it is listed under the heading “Swiftness of Time”: Days and moments quickly flying,Blend the living with the dead;Soon … Continue reading →

Posted in Edward Caswall, General Hymns, Hymns By The Greats, Multiple Authors, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, The Christian Life And Mission, The Last Things, Times and Seasons, Times of the Year and Holidays (Non-Liturgical) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gentle Shepherd, Thou Hast Stilled

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Noah

This is a German hymn for the burial of the dead. This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 1858 edition of the Lyra Germanica: Gentle Shepherd, Thou hast still’d Now Thy little lamb’s long … Continue reading →

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