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1. Jesus joy of our desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright; Drawn by thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light. Word of God, our flesh that fashioned, With the fire of life impassioned, Striving still to truth unknown, Soaring, dying round thy throne.
2 Through the way where hope is guiding, Hark, what peaceful music rings; Where the flock, in thee confiding, Drink of joy from deathless springs. Theirs is beauty’s fairest pleasure; Theirs is wisdom’s holiest treasure. Thou dost ever lead thine own In the love of joys unknown.
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1. Forward through the ages, In unbroken line, Move the faithful spirits At the call divine. Gifts in diff’ring measure, Hearts of one accord, Manifold the service, One the sure reward;
Refrain: Forward through the ages, In unbroken line, Move the faithful spirits At the call divine.
2. Wider grows the kingdom, Reign of love and light; For it we must labour, Till our faith is sight. Prophets have proclaimed it, Martyrs testified, Poets sung its glory, Heroes for it died. Refrain
3. Not alone we conquer, Not alone we fall; In each loss or triumph Lose or triumph all. Bound by God’s far purpose In one living whole, Move we on together To the shining goal! Refrain
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The music used in this recording belongs in the Public Domain, but the Performance rights ℗ belong to Richard M S Irwin. You may click the Download Button to obtain the MP3 recording for use in Worship (including online services) or for personal use only. For other uses of the recording, please Contact Us.
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The music used in this recording belongs in the Public Domain, but the Performance rights ℗ belong to Richard M S Irwin. You may click the Download Button to obtain the MP3 recording for use in Worship (including online services) or for personal use only. For other uses of the recording, please Contact Us.
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See, amid the winter’s snow, Born for us on Earth below, See, the tender Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years. Hail, thou ever blessed morn, Hail redemption’s happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem, Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Lo, within a manger lies He who built the starry skies; He who, throned in height sublime, Sits among the cherubim. Refrain
Sacred Infant, all divine, What a tender love was Thine, Thus to come from highest bliss Down to such a world as this. Refrain
Teach, O teach us, Holy Child, By Thy face so meek and mild, Teach us to resemble Thee, In Thy sweet humility.
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The music used in this recording belongs in the Public Domain, but the Performance rights ℗ belong to Richard M S Irwin. You may click the Download Button to obtain the MP3 recording for use in Worship (including online services) or for personal use only. For other uses of the recording, please Contact Us. If you use our hymns, please consider a donation to help keep this service free.
In candle glow most sacred the Spirit rises, Hovers, blesses one and all who gather here to pray. Here to pray to God almighty, Creator, splendid Mother of all, Who gave birth to moon and sun. Whose Spirit breathes living breath To all who trust in Thee. We who seek for Thee Find comfort in the soul.
With divine light so holy, Rises the great Holy Spirit, Companion at times of peril, Comforter and dearest friend. Consoler of hearts, Lover of our souls, Creator, Saviour. We sing to You our joy! Amen.
Performances ℗ 2020 Richard M S Irwin. ISRC UKTU21900204. All Rights Reserved.
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Edward Elgar completed his Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, known more commonly as the Enigma Variations, in February 1899. There were fourteen in all, based on an original theme dedicated by Elgar “to my friends pictured within”.
Using the term “Enigma” Elgar has caused much speculation as to whether there is a hidden melody within the piece.
The 9th variation “Nimrod” is used here in this anthem and refers to Augustus J. Jaeger, a music editor and close friend of Elgar’s, known for giving the composer critical advice and help with his compositions. Nimrod is described in the Old Testament as “a mighty hunter before the Lord”, Jäger is the German for hunter.
Nimrod has become popular in its own right, often played at British funerals, memorial services, and other solemn occasions, including the National Service of Remembrance.
1. Mother of Mercy! day by day My love of thee grows more and more; Thy gifts are strewn upon my way Like sands upon the great sea-shore. Like sands upon the great sea-shore.
2. Though poverty and work and woe The masters of my life may be, When times are worst, who does not know Darkness is light with love of thee? Darkness is light with love of thee?
3. But scornful men have coldly said Thy love was leading me from God; And yet in this I did but tread The very path my Saviour trod. The very path my Saviour trod.
4. They know but little of thy worth Who speak these heartless words to me; For what did Jesus love on earth One half so tenderly as thee? One half so tenderly as thee?
5. Get me the grace to love thee more; Jesus will give if thou wilt plead; And, Mother! when life’s cares are o’er, O I shall love thee then indeed! O I shall love thee then indeed!
6. Jesus, when His three hours were run, Bequeath’d thee from the cross to me; And O! how can I love thy Son, Sweet Mother! if I love not thee? Sweet Mother! if I love not thee?
Meter: (8)98 88 88 8 Lyrics by Frederick Willaim Faber (1814 – 1863). Public Domain.
Mater Misericoriae ~ Recording
Tune: Mater Misericoriae a traditional melody by an unknown composer. Public Domain.
The music used in this recording belongs in the Public Domain, but the Performance rights ℗ belong to Richard M S Irwin. You may click the Download Button to obtain the MP3 recording for use in Worship (including online services) or for personal use only. For other uses of the recording, please Contact Us. If you use our hymns, please consider a donation to help keep this service free.
The music used in this recording belongs in the Public Domain, but the Performance rights ℗ belong to Richard M S Irwin. You may click the Download Button to obtain the MP3 recording for use in Worship (including online services) or for personal use only. For other uses of the recording, please Contact Us. If you use our hymns, please consider a donation to help keep this service free.
The music used in this recording belongs in the Public Domain, but the Performance rights ℗ belong to Richard M S Irwin. You may click the Download Button to obtain the MP3 recording for use in Worship (including online services) or for personal use only. For other uses of the recording, please Contact Us. If you use our hymns, please consider a donation to help keep this service free.
