Hymns Ancient & Modern, New Standard, 1983

From Oremus Hymnal

This is an abridgement of Hymns Ancient & Modern, Revised (1950), bound together with 100 Hymns for Today (1969) andMore Hymns for Today (1980), all renumbered sequentially. (References are made to the originals' numbers in the print edition.)

Hymns Ancient and Modern Abridged

Times and Church Seasons

Morning
001 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
002 New every morning is the love
003 My Father, for another night
004 Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Evening
005 O Trinity of blessed Light
006 Before the ending of the day
007 O strength and stay upholding all creation
008 Hail, gladdening Light
009 At even, ere the sun was set
010 Glory to thee, my God, this night
011 Sun of my soul, thou Savior dear
012 God, that madest earth and heaven
013 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
014 The sun is sinking fast
015 Savior, again to thy dear name we raise
016 The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
017 The duteous day now closeth
018 Round me falls the night
019 Now the day is over

Sunday
020 Again the Lord's own day is here
021 This is the day of light
022 This is the day the Lord hath made

Advent
023 Creator of the starry height
024 Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding
025 The advent of our King
026 O come, O come Emmanuel
027 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
028 Lo, he comes with clouds descending
029 The Lord will come and not be slow
030 Hark the glad sound! the Savior comes
031 Come, thou long-expected Jesus
032 Sleepers, wake! the watch-cry pealeth

Christmas
033 Of the Father's love begotten
034 O come, all ye faithful
035 Hark, the herald angels sing
036 Christians, awake! salute the happy morn
037 While shepherds watched their flocks by night
038 God from on high hath heard
039 Angels, from the realms of glory
040 O little town of Bethlehem
041 It came upon the midnight clear
042 In the bleak midwinter
043 A great and mighty wonder
044 Behold, the great Creator makes
045 To us a Child of royal birth
046 Once in royal David's city

Epiphany
047 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
048 Earth has many a noble city
049 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
050 The heavenly Child in stature grows
051 As with gladness men of old
052 The people that in darkness sat
053 Songs of thankfulness and praise
054 Thou whom shepherds worshiped, hearing

Lent
055 Christian, dost thou see them
056 Forty days and forty nights
057 My spirit longs for thee

Passiontide and Holy Week
058 The royal banners forward go
059 Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
060 All glory, laud, and honor
061 Ride on, ride on in majesty
062 Ride on triumphantly! Behold, we lay
063 My song is love unknown
064 All ye who seek for sure relief
065 My God, I love thee; not because
066 Glory be to Jesus
067 When I survey the wondrous Cross
068 O sacred head, surrounded
069 At the Cross her station keeping
070 It is a thing most wonderful
071 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
072 Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

Easter
073 Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
074 O sons and daughters, let us sing
075 The day of Resurrection
076 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
077 Jesus Christ is risen today
078 The strife is o'er, the battle done
079 Christ the Lord is risen again
080 Alleluia, Alleluia, hearts to heaven and voices raise
081 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
082 Jesus lives! thy terrors now
083 Love's redeeming work is done
084 The Lord is risen indeed
085 Good Christian men, rejoice and sing

Ascension
086 Jesus, our hope, our heart's desire
087 Hail the day that sees him rise
088 See the Conqueror mounts in triumph

Whitsun
089 Spirit of mercy, truth and love
090 When God of old came down from heaven
091 Our Lord, his Passion ended
092 Come, thou Holy Spirit, come
093 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

The Eternal God

Creator, Ruler, Father
094 Father most holy, merciful and loving
095 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
096 Bright the vision that delighted
097 Father of heaven, whose love profound
098 From all that dwell below the skies
099 O God, our help in ages past
100 All people that on earth do dwell
101 O worship the King all glorious above
102 My God, how wonderful thou art
103 The spacious firmament on high
104 For the beauty of the earth
105 All creatures of our God and King
106 Lord of beauty, thine the splendor
107 The Lord is King! lift up thy voice
108 Sometimes a light surprises
109 When all thy mercies, O my God
110 The God of love my Shepherd is
111 The Lord my pasture shall prepare
112 God moves in a mysterious way
113 Father, hear the prayer we offer
114 A safe stronghold our God is still
115 Dear Lord and Father of mankind
116 All things bright and beautiful

Jesus Son of God: His Incarnation and Earthly Life
117 Praise to the Holiest in the height
118 Firmly I believe and truly
119 O love, how deep, how broad, how high

Jesus Son of God: His Holy Name
120 Jesus, the very thought of thee
121 To the Name of our salvation
122 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Jesus Son of God: Lord of Light, Life and Love
123 Jesus, lover of my soul
124 O love divine, how sweet thou art
125 O for a thousand tongues to sing
126 The King of love my Shepherd is
127 To Christ, the Prince of Peace
128 Thou art the way: by thee alone
129 Lord Jesus, think on me
130 Where high the heavenly temple stands
131 Love divine, all loves excelling
132 Son of God, eternal Savior
133 Immortal love for ever full
134 Loving Shepherd of thy sheep

Jesus Son of God: His Cross and Passion
135 Rock of ages, cleft for me
136 Jesus, grant me this, I pray
137 There is a green hill far away
138 We sing the praise of him who died

Jesus Son of God: His Power and Glory
139 Rejoice, the Lord is King
140 All hail the power of Jesus' name
141 The head that once was crowned with thorns
142 Hail to the Lord's Anointed
143 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
144 Come, let us join our cheerful songs
145 Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem
146 When morning gilds the skies
147 Crown him with many crowns
148 At the Name of Jesus
149 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim

Jesus Son of God: His Second Coming
150 Ye servants of the Lord

The Holy Spirit
151 Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed
152 O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace
153 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
154 Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
155 O Holy Ghost, thy people bless
156 Come down, O Love divine
157 Breathe on me, Breath of God
158 O King enthroned on high
159 Love of the Father, Love of God the Son

The Family of God

The House of God
160 We love the place, O God
161 Christ is our cornerstone
162 Jesus, where'er thy people meet
163 Angel voices ever singing
164 Great Shepherd of thy people, hear
165 Lord of the worlds above

The Word of God
166 Lord, thy word abideth
167 Father of mercies, in thy word
168 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord

The Church and the Kingdom
169 The Church of God a kingdom is
170 The Church's one foundation
171 Thy hand, O God, has guided
172 Glorious things of thee are spoken
173 City of God, how broad and far
174 O thou not made with hands
175 Ye that know the Lord is gracious
176 Happy are they, they that love God
177 Thy Kingdom come, O God
178 Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee
179 God of mercy, God of grace
180 Thou, whose almighty word
181 May the grace of Christ our Savior

The Communion of Saints
182 Let saints on earth in concert sing
183 He wants not friends that hath thy love

The Church Triumphant
184 Jerusalem the golden
185 Light's abode, celestial Salem
186 O what their joy and their glory must be
187 Jerusalem, my happy home
188 Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise
189 Ten thousand times ten thousand
190 There is a land of pure delight
191 My soul, there is a country

The Christian Life

Praise and Thanksgiving
192 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
193 Sing praise to God who reigns above
194 King of glory, King of peace
195 Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him
196 Songs of praise the angels sang
197 Before Jehovah's awful throne
198 Ye holy angels bright
199 Immortal, invisible, God only wise
200 Fill thou my life, O Lord my God
201 Stand up, and bless the Lord
202 Let all the world in every corner sing
203 O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height
204 Let us with a gladsome mind
205 Now thank we all our God
206 We would extol thee, ever-blessed Lord
207 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation

Pilgrimage
208 O happy band of pilgrims
209 Through all the changing scenes of life
210 Oft in danger, oft in woe
211 Through the night of doubt and sorrow
212 He who would valiant be
213 Children of the heavenly King
214 Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
215 Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom
216 O God of Bethel, by whose hand
217 Be thou my guardian and my guide
218 He that is down needs fear no fall

Warfare
219 Soldiers of Christ, arise
220 Fight the good fight with all thy might
221 Stand up, stand up for Jesus
222 O God of truth, whose living word

Faith, Hope and Love
223 Put thou thy trust in God
224 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
225 Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep
226 As pants the hart for cooling streams

Prayer and Penitence
227 Lord, teach us how to pray aright
228 Shepherd divine, our wants relieve
229 Not for our sins alone

Dedication
230 O for a heart to praise my God
231 O for a closer walk with God
232 Lord, be thy word my rule
233 O thou who camest from above
234 Thine for ever! God of love
235 O Jesus, I have promised
236 God be in my head
237 Take up thy cross, the Savior said
238 Blest are the pure in heart
239 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
240 Teach me, my God and King
241 Lift up your hearts! We lift them, Lord, to thee

God and the Soul
242 Lord, it belongs not to my care
243 Come, O thou Traveler unknown
244 Hark, my soul! it is the Lord
245 Jesus, these eyes have never seen
246 Just as I am, without one plea
247 I heard the voice of Jesus say
248 O my Savior, lifted
249 Take my life, and let it be
250 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
251 Souls of men! why will ye scatter

Sacraments and Other Occasions

Holy Communion
252 Now, my tongue, the mystery telling
253 The heavenly Word, proceeding forth
254 Thee we adore, O hidden Savior, thee
255 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
256 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
257 Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
258 Author of life divine
259 My God, and is thy table spread
260 And now, O Father, mindful of the love
261 Once, only once, and once for all
262 Alleluia, sing to Jesus
263 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor
264 We pray thee, heavenly Father
265 O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray
266 We hail thy Presence glorious
267 Almighty Father, Lord most high
268 Hail, true Body, born of Mary
269 Dearest Jesus, we are here
270 Bread of the world in mercy broken
271 Bread of heaven, on thee we feed
272 O God, unseen, yet ever near
273 Let us employ all notes of joy
274 Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
275 Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants (Jervois)
276 From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord
277 Hosanna in the highest
278 Hands that have been handling

Confirmation
279 My God, accept my heart this day

Marriage
280 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending

Funeral and Commemoration
281 Jesus, Son of Mary

Ordination
282 Lord, pour thy Spirit from on high

Dedication Festival
283 Blessed city, heavenly Salem
284 In our day of thanksgiving one psalm let us offer

The Sick
285 Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
286 From thee all skill and science flow

Stewardship
287 O Lord of heaven and earth and sea

Harvest
288 Praise, O praise our God and King
289 Come, ye thankful people, come
290 We plow the fields, and scatter
291 To thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise

Those At Sea
292 Eternal Father, strong to save

National
293 God save our gracious Queen
294 And did those feet in ancient time
295 I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above
296 Rejoice, O land, in God thy might

Saints' Days: General

Apsotles
297 The eternal gifts of Christ the King
298 Disposer supreme, and Judge of the earth
299 Captains of the saintly band

Evangelists
300 Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures
301 How beauteous are their feet

Any Saint
302 Soldiers, who are Christ's below
303 Lo, round the throne, a glorious band
304 Hark, the sound of holy voices
305 For all the saints who from their labors rest
306 How bright these glorious spirits shine
307 Palms of glory, raiment bright
308 For all thy saints, O Lord

Saints' Days and Other Holy Days: Proper

The Blessed Virgin Mary
309 The God whom earth and sea and sky
310 Her Virgin eyes saw God incarnate born
311 Virgin-born, we bow before thee

St. Andrew
312 Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult

Conversion of St. Paul
313 We sing the glorious conquest

The Presentation
314 Hail to the Lord who comes

St. John the Baptist
315 Sing we the praises of the great forerunner
316 Lo, from the desert homes

St. Peter
317 Thou art the Christ, O Lord

The Transfiguration
318 Tis good, Lord, to be here

Michaelmas
319 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright
320 Around the throne of God a band
321 Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels

All Saints
322 O heavenly Jerusalem
323 Who are these like stars appearing
324 Give me the wings of faith to rise

Processional
325 Of the Father's love begotten
326 O come, all ye faithful
327 From the eastern mountains
328 All glory, laud, and honor
329 Light's glittering morn bedecks the sky
330 To thee our God we fly
331 The God of Abraham praise
332 Blessed city, heavenly Salem
333 Onward, Christian pilgrims

Hymns for Today (The Supplements)

100 Hymns for Today
334 A man there lived in Galilee
335 A stranger once did bless the earth
336 All my hope on God is founded
337 All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
338 Almighty Father, who for us thy Son didst give
339 And didst thou travel light, dear Lord
340 As the bridegroom to his chosen
341 As the disciples, when thy Son had left them
342 Awake, awake: fling off the night!
343 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
344 Christ for the world we sing
345 Christ is the King, O friends rejoice
346 Christ is the world's true Light
347 Christ who knows all his sheep
348 Come, Lord, to our souls come down
349 Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest
350 Come, workers for the Lord
351 Creator of the earth and skies
352 Dear Lord, to you again our gifts we bring
353 Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round
354 Every star shall sing a carol
355 Father all-powerful, thine is the kingdom
356 Father, Lord of all creation
357 Father of mercies, in thy word
358 Father, who in Jesus found us
359 Filled with the Spirit's power
360 For Mary, Mother of our Lord
361 For the healing of the nations
362 Forgive our sins as we forgive
363 Glory to thee, O God
364 God is light
365 God is Love: let heaven adore him
366 God of concrete, God of steel
367 God of grace and God of glory
368 God of love and truth and beauty
369 God who created this Eden of earth
370 God whose farm is all creation
371 Good is our God who made this place
372 Have faith in God, my heart
373 Help us, O Lord, to learn
374 Help us to help each other, Lord
375 I danced in the morning
376 In Christ there is no East or West
377 In humble gratitude, O God
378 Jesus, good above all other
379 Jesus, humble was your birth
380 Jesus, Lord, we look to thee
381 Jesus, my Lord, how rich thy grace
382 Jesus our Lord, our King and our God
383 Jesus, whose all-redeeming love
384 Lo, in the wilderness a voice
385 Lord, as we rise to leave this shell of worship
386 Lord Christ, the Father's mighty Son
387 Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to men
388 Lord Christ, who on thy heart
389 Lord God, thou art our maker and our end
390 Lord God, we see thy power displayed
391 Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us
392 Lord Jesus, once you spoke to men
393 Lord of all good, our gifts we bring to thee
394 Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy
395 Lord of all power, I give you my will
396 Lord of lords and King eternal
397 Lord, save thy world
398 Lord that descendedst, Holy Child
399 Lord, we are blind; the world of sight
400 No use knocking on the window
401 Not far beyond the sea, nor high
402 Now is eternal life
403 Now let us from this table rise
404 O crucified Redeemer
405 O day of God, draw nigh
406 O God, by whose almighty plan
407 O God in heaven, whose loving plan
408 O God, whose will is life and good
409 O holy city, seen of John
410 O Holy Father, God most dear
411 O Lord of every shining constellation
412 O Lord, we long to see your face
413 O sing a hymn of Bethlehem
414 Peter fear the cross for himself and his Master
415 Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer
416 Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing
417 Praise we now the word of grace
418 Rise up, O men of God
419 Sing we a song of high revolt
420 Son of the Lord Most High
421 Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
422 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
423 Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
424 The first day of the week
425 The God who rules this earth
426 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want
427 The Son of God proclaim
428 Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son
429 Upon thy table, Lord, we place
430 We find thee, Lord, in others' need
431 We have a gospel to proclaim
432 What does the Lord require
433 When I needed a neighbor were you there

More Hymns for Today
434 An upper room did our Lord prepare
435 As Jacob with travel was weary one day
436 Awake, our souls; away, our fears
437 Away with gloom, away with doubt
438 Can we by searching find out God
439 Christ is the heavenly food that gives
440 Christ is the world's light
441 Christ, upon the mountain peak
442 Christ, when for us you were baptized
443 Christian people, raise your song
444 Christians, lift up your hearts / Praise for the Spirit of God
445 Christians, lift up your hearts / This is the house of the Lord
446 Christians, lift up your hearts / Here God's life-giving word
447 Christians, lift your hearts and voices
448 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
449 Come, let us with our Lord arise
450 Crown with love, Lord, this glad day
451 Early morning: Come, prepare him
452 Eternal God, we consecrate
453 Faithful vigil ended
454 Father, we thank you
455 Finished the strife of battle now
456 For the bread which you have broken
457 For the fruits of his creation
458 Forth in the peace of Christ we go
459 Give me joy in my heart
460 From thee all skill and science flow
461 Glory, love, and praise, and honor
462 Glory to God! all heaven in joy is ringing
463 God everlasting, wonderful and holy
464 God is here; as we his people
465 God is love, and where true love is
466 God the Father, Name we treasure
467 God, who hast caused to be written
468 God who spoke in the beginning
469 God, you have given us power to sound
470 Hills of the north, rejoice
471 Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
472 How shall I sing that majesty
473 I come with joy to meet my Lord
474 In Adam we have all been one
475 Jesus, Lord, we pray
476 Jesus, my Lord, let me be
477 Jesus, we thus obey
478 Let every Christian pray
479 Let the Lord's people, heart and voice uniting
480 Let us break bread together on our knees
481 Let us talents and tongues employ
482 Life is great! so sing about it
483 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates
484 Long ago, prophets knew
485 Lord, as I wake, I turn to you
486 Lord, by whose breath all souls and seeds are living
487 Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice
488 Lord God, we give you thanks for all your saints
489 Lord God, your love has called us here
490 Lord, I have made thy word my choice
491 Lord Jesus Christ, be present now
492 Lord of all, to whom alone
493 Lord of the boundless curves of space
494 Lord of the home, our only Son
495 Lord, to you we bring our treasure
496 Morning glory, starlit sky
497 Nature with open volume stands
498 New songs of celebration render
499 Now from the altar of my heart
500 Now join we, to praise the Creator
501 Now the green blade riseth
502 O raise your eyes on high and see
503 Of all the Spirit's gifts to me
504 On the day of Pentecost
505 Our Father, by whose Name
506 Praise and thanksgiving be to our Creator
507 Reap me the earth as a harvest to God
508 Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days
509 Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking
510 Sent forth by God's blessing
511 The great Creator of the worlds
512 The kingdom is upon you!
513 The prophets spoke in days of old
514 There in God's garden stands the tree of wisdom
515 There's a spirit in the air
516 This day God gives me
517 To mock your reign, O dearest Lord
518 Walking in a garden
519 We are your people, Lord, by your grace
520 We give immortal praise
521 We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ
522 We turn to you, O God of every nation
523 Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
524 What Adam's disobedience cost
525 When Christ was lifted from the earth
526 When Jesus came to Jordan
527 Where is this stupendous stranger?
528 Where love and loving-kindness dwell
529 Who are we who stand and sing
530 With joy we meditate the grace
531 With wonder, Lord, we see your works
532 Ye watchers and ye holy ones
533 You, living Christ, our eyes behold