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Favorite Hymns as Requested

Ghoti Ichthus

Genesis 18:32, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 5:29
So many hymns and liturgies . . . I especially like them played on a real pipe organ with all the stops wide open. Here are a few that I especially like. Links instead of posting page scans to conserve space per general CCF site request/instructions :)


Thy Strong Word (my fav) Lutheran Service Book 578. Thy strong word did cleave the darkness | Hymnary.org
Unfortunately music and text are still copyright protected, so I can only post one verse under fair use
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness;
At thy speaking it was done.
For created light we thank thee
While thine ordered seasons run.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia without end!

A Mighty Fortress is Our God Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America 150. A mighty fortress is our God | Hymnary.org
A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing;
Our helper he amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
(and 3 more verses)

For All the Saints Lutheran Service Book 677. For all the saints who from their labors rest | Hymnary.org
For all the saints who from their labors rest,
Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
(and 7 more verses)

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Sung to Old Hundredth, which is still copyright-protected
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory of the Coming of The Lord (Battle Hymn of the Republic)
1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword:
His truth is marching on.

Refrain:
Glory, glory, Hallelujah!
Glory, glory, Hallelujah!
Glory, glory, Hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.

2 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before his judgment-seat;
O be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet!
Our God is marching on. [Refrain]

3 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me:
As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free,
While God is marching on. [Refrain]

Lord to Thee I Make Confession The Lutheran Hymnal 326. Lord, to Thee I make confession | Hymnary.org
Lord, to Thee I make confession:
I have sinned and gone astray.
I have multiplied transgression,
Chosen for myself my way.
Led by Thee to see my errors,
Lord, I tremble at Thy terrors.
(and 3 other verses)

The Lord's My Shepherd Lutheran Book of Worship 451. The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want | Hymnary.org
The Lord's my shepherd; I'll not want.
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green; he leadeth me
The quiet waters by.
He leadeth me, he leadeth me
The quiet waters by.
(and 4 other verses)

How Great Thou Art Lutheran Book of Worship 532. O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder | Hymnary.org
Music and text still copyright protected, so only one verse posted under fair use
O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Refrain
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

Jesus Christ is Risen Today, Alleluia! The Lutheran Hymnal 199. Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia | Hymnary.org
Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
(and 3 other verses)

Hallelujah Chorus The Celebration Hymnal: songs and hymns for worship 39. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! | Hymnary.org
A (whole) Handel's Messiah sing-along is great during Christmas and/or Easter seasons :hyper:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
ETC.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Lutheran Service Book 357. O come, O come, Emmanuel, | Hymnary.org
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel
Shall come to thee,
O Israel!
(and 6 other verses)

We Three Kings of Orient Are Yes, Lord!: Church of God in Christ hymnal 213. We three kings of Orient are | Hymnary.org
We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to Thy perfect light.
(and 4 other verses)

O Little Town of Bethlehem The Lutheran Hymnal 647. O little town of Bethlehem | Hymnary.org
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 darkness shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears Of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
(and 3 other verses)

What Child is This Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America 48. What child is this, who, laid to rest | Hymnary.org
What child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Refrain:
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
The Babe, the son of Mary.
(and 2 other verses)

Angels We Have Heard on High Lutheran Book of Worship 71. Angels we have heard on high | Hymnary.org
Angels we have heard on high,
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply,
Echoing their joyous strains.
Refrain:
Gloria in excelsis Deo;
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
(and 2 other verses)

Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Come and worship, Come and worship;
Worship Christ, the new-born King.
(and 3 other verses)

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing The Lutheran Hymnal 94. Hark! the herald angels sing | Hymnary.org
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th'angelic host proclaim.
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King!"
(and 3 other verses)

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Lutheran Service Book 366. It came upon the midnight clear | Hymnary.org
It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, goodwill to all,
From heav'n's all-gracious king."
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
(and 3 other verses)

O Holy Night Sing Joyfully 195. O holy night, the stars are brightly shining | Hymnary.org
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth;
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices;
O night divine! O night when Christ was born!
O night divine! O night, O night divine!
(and 2 other verses)

Joy to the World The Lord is Come! The Lutheran Hymnal 87. Joy to the world, the Lord is come! | Hymnary.org
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.
(and 3 other verses)

The First Noel Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America 40. The first Noel the angel did say | Hymnary.org
The first Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep,
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.
(and 5 other verses)

Away in a Manger, No Crib for His Bed Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America 47. Away in a manger, no crib for his bed | Hymnary.org
Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. A-men.
(and 2 other verses)

Silent Night, Holy Night The Lutheran Hymnal 646. Silent night! Holy night! | Hymnary.org
Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright,
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
(and 2 other verses)

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Rejoice in the Lord 209. God rest you merry, gentlemen | Hymnary.org
God rest you merry, gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay,
remember Christ our Saviour
was born on Christmas Day
to save us all from Satan's power
when we were gone astray.
Refrain:
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.
(and 3 other verses)

Good King Wenceslas Christmas Carols New and Old: Series 1 and 2 10. Good King Wenceslas looked out | Hymnary.org
Good King Wenceslas looked out,
on the Feast of Stephen,
When the snow lay round about,
deep and crisp and even;
Brightly shone the moon that night,
tho’ the frost was cruel,
When a poor man came in sight,
gath’ring winter fuel.
(and 4 other verses)

This Little Babe, So Few Days Old https://hymnary.org/hymn/ELH1996/162
(the music I like for this is still copyright protected)
This little Babe so few days old
Is come to rifle Satan's fold;
All hell doth at His presence quake,
Though He Himself for cold doth shake;
For in this weak unarmed wise
The gates of hell He will surprise.

Come, They Told Me (The Little Drummer Boy) https://hymnary.org/text/come_they_told_me_pah_rum_pum
Music and lyrics still copyright protected, so only one verse posted under fair use
Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,
So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.

Coventry Carol https://hymnary.org/hymn/CCNO1878/61
Lully, thou little tiny Child,
By, by, lully, lullay;
Lully, thou little tiny Child,
By, by, lully, lullay.
(and 3 other verses)


Dona Nobis Pachem https://hymnary.org/text/dona_nobis_pacem_canon
(score is at the bottom of the page; nice to sing in all the languages found in one's community)
Dona nobis pacem, pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.
Dona nobis pacem.


Jesus Loves Me https://hymnary.org/hymn/LSB2006/588
Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong:
They are weak, but He is strong.
Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me! He who died
Heaven's gates to open wide.
He has washed away my sin,
Lets His little child come in. [Refrain]


Traditional liturgical worship with Holy Communion (aka Divine Service) https://hymnary.org/hymn/LH1941/page/15
(starts on page 15 and goes through page 31)


🎶 🎶 🎶 Etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc. . . . 🎶🎶 🎶

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Psalm 100:1-2, KJV

. . . and (fortunately) it's clear God doesn't care what I sound like because . . .

5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Psalm 100:5, KJV


:lol: :bouncies: :lol:


PS . . . sorry I got carried away . . . OK, not really . . . I love music . . . live classical and sacred music have been a huge part of my life, literally from the day I was brought home from the hospital :) 🎻 🎹 👨‍🎤👩‍🎤

and Christmas! and Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday! What glorious times in the Church!
🎄⛪ [Nativity emojis] [Crucifixion emojis] [empty tomb emoji] [Resurrection emoji] [Ascension emoji]⛪ 🎄
 
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