Lutheran Hymn‎ 645 – Behold, a Branch is Growing

1 Behold, a Branch is growing Of loveliest form and grace, As prophets sung, foreknowing; It springs from Jesse’s race And bears one little Flow’r In midst of coldest winter, At deepest midnight hour. 2 Isaiah hath foretold It In words of promise sure, And Mary’s arms enfold It, A virgin meek and pure. Thro’ … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 646 – Silent Night! Holy Night!

1 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. 2 Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ the Savior is born! … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 649 – Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

1 Jesus, Savior, pilot me Over life’s tempestuous sea; Unknown waves before me roll, Hiding rock and treach’rous shoal. Chart and compass come from Thee: Jesus, Savior, pilot me. 2 As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild; Boist’rous waves obey Thy will When Thou say’st to them, “Be still!” Wondrous … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 650 – Behold a Stranger at the Door!

1 Behold a Stranger at the door! He gently knocks, has knocked before, Has waited long, is waiting still; You treat no other friend so ill. 2 But will He prove a friend indeed? He will; the very Friend you need; The Friend of sinners–yes, ’tis He, With garments dyed on Calvary. 3 O lovely … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 651 – Be Still, My Soul; The Lord Is On Thy Side

1 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In ev’ry change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heav’nly, friend Thro’ thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 656 – Behold a Host, Arrayed in White

1 Behold a host, arrayed in white, Like thousand snow-clad mountains bright, With palms they stand. Who is this band Before the throne of light? Lo, these are they of glorious fame Who from the great affliction came And in the flood of Jesus’ blood Are cleansed from guilt and blame. Now gathered in the … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 657 – Beautiful Savior, King of Creation

1 Beautiful Savior, King of Creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I’d love Thee, Truly I’d serve thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow’rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorr’wing spirit … Read more

Lutheran Hymn‎ 658 – Onward, Christian Soldiers

1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the Foe; Forward into battle See His banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 2 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of … Read more

Lutheran Hymn ‎659 – Feed Thy Children, God Most Holy

1. Feed Thy children, God most holy, Comfort sinners poor and lowly; O Thou Bread of Life from heaven, Bless the food Thou here hast given! As these gifts the body nourish, May our souls in graces flourish Till with saints in heavenly splendor At Thy feast due thanks we render. Hymn Information: The Lutheran … Read more