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When I survey the wondrous cross
Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: HRGC1892 #101b (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [When I survey the wondrous cross] Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the cross of Christ, my God:
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
3 See,from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet?
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a tribute far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
Amen. Topics: Parochial Missions; Consecration; Love Of God Languages: English
When I survey the wondrous cross
When in the Lord Jehovah's Name
Author: Dean Alford Hymnal: HRGC1892 #557a (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8.7 Tune Title: [When in the Lord Jehovah's Name] Lyrics: 1 When in the Lord Jehovah's Name,
The Saviour lowly riding came,
Loudest and first an infant throng
Greeted His coming with their song.
Hosanna in the highest!
2 We too are taught to know the Lord,
To fear His Name, to read His Word;
And though we simple are and young,
Can praise Him with our joyful song,
Hosanna in the highest!
Soon shall the Lord again pass by
to judgment from His throne on high;
And from the saints' assembled throng
Shall burst upon the world the song,
Hosanna in the highest!
Then may our youthful band be found
With coronals of triumph crowned;
Raising, the heavenly hosts among,
Our chorus of eternal song,
Hosanna in the highest!
Amen. Topics: For Children Languages: English
When in the Lord Jehovah's Name
When in the Lord Jehovah's Name
Author: Dean Alford Hymnal: HRGC1892 #557b (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8.7 Tune Title: [When in the Lord Jehovah's Name] Lyrics: 1 When in the Lord Jehovah's Name,
The Saviour lowly riding came,
Loudest and first an infant throng
Greeted His coming with their song.
Hosanna in the highest!
2 We too are taught to know the Lord,
To fear His Name, to read His Word;
And though we simple are and young,
Can praise Him with our joyful song,
Hosanna in the highest!
Soon shall the Lord again pass by
to judgment from His throne on high;
And from the saints' assembled throng
Shall burst upon the world the song,
Hosanna in the highest!
Then may our youthful band be found
With coronals of triumph crowned;
Raising, the heavenly hosts among,
Our chorus of eternal song,
Hosanna in the highest!
Amen. Topics: For Children Languages: English
When in the Lord Jehovah's Name
When Jesus left His Father's throne
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: HRGC1892 #561 (1894) Tune Title: [When Jesus left His Father's throne] Lyrics: 1 When Jesus left His Father's throne,
He chose an humble birth;
Like us, unhonored and unknown,
He came to dwell on earth.
Like Him, may we be found below,
In wisdom's paths of peace;
Like Him, in grace and knowledge grow,
As years and strength increase.
2 Sweet were His words, and kind His look,
When mothers round Him pressed;
Their infants in His arms He took,
And on His bosom blessed.
Safe from the world's alluring harms,
Beneath His watchful eye,
Thus in the circle of His arms,
May we for ever lie.
3 When Jesus into Salem rode,
The children sang around;
For joy they plucked the palms, and strowed
Their garments on the ground.
Hosanna, our glad voices raise,
Hosanna to our King!
Should we forget our Saviour's praise,
The stones themselves would sing. Topics: For Children Languages: English
When Jesus left His Father's throne
When morning gilds the skies
Author: Edward Caswall Hymnal: HRGC1892 #445 (1894) Tune Title: [When morning gilds the skies] Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies,
My heart awaking cries,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Alike at work and prayer
To Jesus I repair;
May Jesus Christ be praised!
2 Whene'er the sweet church bell
Peals over hill and dell,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Oh,hark to what it sings,
As joyously it rings,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
3 My tongue shall never tire
Of chanting with the choir,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
This song of sacred joy,
It never seems to cloy,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
4 When sleep her balm denies,
My silent spirit sighs,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
When evil thoughts molest,
With this I shield my breast,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
5 Does sadness fill my mind?
A solace here I find,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Or fades my earthly bliss?
My comfort still is this,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
6 The night becomes as day,
When from the heart we say,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
The powers of darkness fear,
When this sweet chant they hear,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
7 In heaven's eternal bliss
The loveliest strain is this,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Let earth, and sea, and sky,
From depth to height, reply,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
8 Be this, while life is mine,
My canticle divine,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this the eternal song
Through ages all along,
May Jesus Christ be praised!
Amen. Topics: Processional; Adoration; Praise Languages: English
When morning gilds the skies
When our heads are bowed with woe
Author: Rev. Henry Hart Milman Hymnal: HRGC1892 #348 (1894) Tune Title: [When our heads are bowed with woe] Lyrics: 1 When our heads are bowed with woe,
When our bitter tears o'erflow,
When we mourn the lost, the dear,
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear!
2 Thou our throbbing flesh hast worn,
Thou our mortal griefs hast borne,
Thou hast shed the human tear;
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear!
3 When the solemn death-bell tolls
For our own departing souls,
When our final doom is near,
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear!
4 Thou hast bowed the dying head,
Thou the blood of life hast shed,
Thou hast filled a mortal bier;
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear!
5 When the heart is sad within
With the thought of all its sin,
When the spirit shrinks with fear,
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear!
6 Thou the shame, the grief, hast known,
Though the sins were not Thine own;
Thou hast deigned their load to bear;
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear!
Amen. Topics: Burial of the Dead; General Languages: English
When our heads are bowed with woe
When, streaming from the eastern skies
Author: Wm. Shrubsole Hymnal: HRGC1892 #638 (1894) Tune Title: [When, streaming from the eastern skies] Lyrics: 1 When, streaming from the eastern skies,
The morning light salutes mine eyes,
O Sun of Righteousness divine,
On me with beams of mercy shine;
Chase the dark clouds of guilt away
And turn my darkness into day.
2 As every day, Thy mercy spares,
Will bring its trials and its cares,
O Saviour, till my life shall end,
Be Thou my counselor and friend!
Teach me Thy precepts, all divine,
And be Thy great example mine.
3 When each day's scenes and labors close,
And wearied nature seeks repose,
With pardoning mercy richly blest,
Guard me, my Saviour, while I rest;
And as each morning sun shall rise,
Oh, lead me onward to the skies!
4 And at my life's last setting sun,
My conflicts o'er, my labors done,
Jesus, Thy heavenly radiance shed,
To cheer and bless my dying bed;
And, from death's gloom my spirit raise,
To see Thy face and sing Thy praise.
Amen. Topics: Home and Personal Use Languages: English
When, streaming from the eastern skies
When the weary, seeking rest
Author: Dr. H. Bonar Hymnal: HRGC1892 #609 (1894) Meter: Irregular Tune Title: [When the weary, seeking rest Lyrics: 1 When the weary, seeking rest,
To Thy goodness flee;
When the heavy-laden cast
All their load on Thee;
When the troubled, seeking peace,
On Thy Name shall call;
When the sinner, seeking life,
At Thy feet shall fall:
Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry
In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high.
2 When the worldling, sick at heart,
Lifts his soul above;
When the prodigal looks back
To his Father's love;
When the proud man, in his pride,
Stoops to seek Thy face;
When the burdened brings his guilt
To Thy Throne of grace:
Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry
In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high.
3 When the stranger asks a home,
All his toils to end;
When the hungry craveth food,
And the poor a friend;
When the sailor on the wave,
Bows the fervent knee;
When the soldier on the field,
Lifts his heart to Thee:
Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry
In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high.
4 When the child, with loving heart,
Youth, or maiden fair;
When the aged, trusting still,
Seek Thy face in prayer;
When the widow weeps to Thee,
Sad and lone and low;
When the orphan brings to Thee
All his orphan woe:
Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry
In heaven, Thy dwelling-place on high.
Amen. Topics: Parochial Missions Languages: English
When the weary, seeking rest
Where the angel-hosts adore Thee
Author: Isaac Williams; J. B. de Santeuil Hymnal: HRGC1892 #171 (1894) Meter: 8.7 Tune Title: [Where the angel-hosts adore Thee] Lyrics: 1 Where the angel-hosts adore Thee,
Thou, O God, in heaven dost reign;
At Thy word they rose around Thee,
And Thy word dost them sustain.
2 Thousand times ten thousand, bending
At Thy throne, their homage pay;
Flames of fire in strength excelling,
Swift Thy pleasure to obey.
3 Fashioned in a wondrous order,
Thee they serve, their Lord and King;
Grant that in our cares and dangers
They may timely succor bring.
4 Praise to Thee Who hast created
Earth and heaven with all their host;
Praise to Thee, O God most mighty,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Topics: Other Feasts and Fasts St. Michael and All Angels Languages: English
Where the angel-hosts adore Thee
Where'er have trod Thy sacred feet
Author: Anon. Hymnal: HRGC1892 #315 (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Where'er have trod Thy sacred feet] Lyrics: 1 Where'er have trod Thy sacred feet,
Teach us, O Lord, Thy steps to trace,
Where men in busy concourse meet,
Or in the lonely wilderness.
2 Bid us with Thee to watch and pray,
With Thee to die, with Thee to rise,
With Thee to bear our cross each day,
With Thee to soar beyond the skies.
3 Where'er Thou art may we remain;
Where'er Thou goest may we go:
With Thee, O Lord, no grief is pain;
Away from Thee, all joy is woe.
4 Oh, may we in each holy Tide,
Each solemn season, dwell with Thee!
Content if only by Thy side
In life or death we still may be.
Amen.
Topics: General; Fellowship with God Languages: English
Where'er have trod Thy sacred feet
While o'er the deep Thy servants sail
Author: Bp. Geo. Burgess Hymnal: HRGC1892 #308 (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [While o'er the deeps Thy servants sail] Lyrics: 1 While o'er the deep Thy servants sail,
Send Thou, O Lord, the prosperous gale;
And on their hearts, where'er they go,
O let Thy heavenly breezes blow.
2 If on the morning's wings they fly,
They will not pass beyond Thine eye:
The wanderer's prayer Thou bend'st to hear,
And faith exults to know Thee near.
3 When tempests rock the groaning bark,
Oh, hide them safe in Jesus' ark!
When in the tempting port they ride
Oh, keep them safe at Jesus' side!
4 If life's wide ocean smile or roar,
Still guide them to the heavenly shore;
And grant their dust in Christ may sleep,
Abroad, at home or in the deep.
Amen.
Topics: Travellers by Sea or Land Languages: English
While o'er the deep Thy servants sail
While shepherds watched their flocks
Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: HRGC1892 #54a (1894) Tune Title: [While shepherds watched their flocks by night] First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind:
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.
3 "To you, in David's town, this day
Is born of David's line,
The Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord;
And this will be the sign:
4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Good-will henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease.
Amen.
Languages: English
While shepherds watched their flocks
While shepherds watched their flocks
Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: HRGC1892 #54b (1894) Tune Title: [While shepherds watched their flocks by night] First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down,
And glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread
Had seized their troubled mind:
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
To you and all mankind.
3 "To you, in David's town, this day
Is born of David's line,
The Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord;
And this will be the sign:
4 "The heavenly Babe you there shall find
To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
And in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God, who thus
Addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high,
And to the earth be peace;
Good-will henceforth from heaven to men
Begin and never cease.
Amen.
Languages: English
While shepherds watched their flocks
While Thee I seek, protecting Power
Author: Helen M. Williams Hymnal: HRGC1892 #671a (1894) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [While Thee I seek, protecting Power] Lyrics: 1 While Thee I seek, protecting Power,
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.
2 Thy love the powers of thought bestowed,
To Thee my thoughts would soar:
Thy mercy o'er my life hast flowed;
That mercy I adore.
3 In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see;
Each blessing to my soul more dear,
Because conferred by Thee.
4 In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.
5 When gladness wings my favored hour,
Thy love my thoughts shall fill;
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet Thy will.
6 My lifted eye, without a tear,
The lowering storm shall see;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear;
That heart will rest on Thee.
Amen. Topics: Home and Personal Use; Faith; Submission Languages: English
While Thee I seek, protecting Power
While Thee I seek, protecting Power
Author: Helen M. Williams Hymnal: HRGC1892 #671b (1894) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [While Thee I seek, protecting Power] Lyrics: 1 While Thee I seek, protecting Power,
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.
2 Thy love the powers of thought bestowed,
To Thee my thoughts would soar:
Thy mercy o'er my life hast flowed;
That mercy I adore.
3 In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see;
Each blessing to my soul more dear,
Because conferred by Thee.
4 In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.
5 When gladness wings my favored hour,
Thy love my thoughts shall fill;
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet Thy will.
6 My lifted eye, without a tear,
The lowering storm shall see;
My steadfast heart shall know no fear;
That heart will rest on Thee.
Amen. Topics: Home and Personal Use; Faith; Submission Languages: English
While Thee I seek, protecting Power
Who are these in bright array
Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: HRGC1892 #180 (1894) Tune Title: [Who are these in bright array] Lyrics: 1 Who are these in bright array,
This innumerable throng,
Round the altar, night and day,
Tuning their triumphant song?
"Worthy is the Lamb, once slain,
Blessing, honor, glory, power,
Wisdom, riches to obtain,
New dominion every hour."
2 These through fiery trials trod;
These from great affliction came;
Now before the throne of God,
Sealed with His eternal Name;
Clad in raiment pure and white,
Victor palms in every hand,
Through their great Redeemer's might,
More than conquerors they stand.
3 Hunger, thirst, disease, unknown,
On immortal fruits they feed;
Them the Lamb amidst the throne
Shall to living fountains lead:
Joy and gladness banish sighs;
Perfect love dispels their fears,
And for ever from their eyes
God shall wipe away all tears.
Amen. Topics: All Saints Languages: English
Who are these in bright array
Who are these like stars appearing
Author: Miss F. E. Cox; H. T. Schenck Hymnal: HRGC1892 #178 (1894) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Tune Title: [Who are these like stars appearing] Lyrics: 1 Who are these like stars appearing,
These, before God's throne who stand?
Each a golden crown is wearing;
Who are all this glorious band?
Alleluia! hark, they sing,
Praising loud their heavenly King.
2 Who are these of dazzling brightness,
These in God's own truth arrayed,
Clad in robes of purest whiteness,
Robes whose lustre ne'er shall fade,
Ne'er be touched by time's rude hand?
Whence come all this glorious band?
3 These are they who have contended
For their Saviour's honor long,
Wrestling on till life was ended,
Following not the sinful throng:
These, who well the fight sustained,
Triumph by the Lamb have gained.
4 These are they whose hearts were riven,
Sore with woe and anguish tried,
Who in prayer full oft have striven
With the God they glorified:
Now, their painful conflict o'er,
God has bid them weep no more.
5 These like priests have watched and waited,
Offering up to Christ their will;
Soul and body consecrated,
Day and night to serve him still:
Now in God's most holy place
Blest they stand before His face.
Amen. Topics: All Saints Languages: English
Who are these like stars appearing
Who is this that comes from Edom
Author: Rev. Thomas Kelly Hymnal: HRGC1892 #449 (1894) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Tune Title: [Who is this that comes from Edom] Lyrics: 1 Who is this that comes from Edom,
All His raiment stained with blood,
To the captive speaking freedom,
Bringing and bestowing good;
Glorious in the garb He wears,
Glorious in the spoil He bears?
2 'Tis the Saviour, now victorious,
Travelling onward in His might;
'Tis the Saviour: Oh, how glorious,
To His people, is the sight!
Satan conquered, and the grave,
Jesus now is strong to save,
3 Why that blood His raiment staining?
'Tis the blood of many slain;
Of His foes there's none remaining,
None, the contest to maintain:
Fallen they are, no more to rise:
All their glory prostrate lies.
4 Mighty Victor, reign forever;
Wear the crown so dearly won;
Never shall Thy people, never,
Cease to sing what Thou hast done;
Thou hast fought Thy people's foes;
Thou wilt heal Thy people's woes. Languages: English
Who is this that comes from Edom
With broken heart and contrite sigh
Author: C. Elven Hymnal: HRGC1892 #87 (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [With broken heart and contrite sigh] Lyrics: 1 With broken heart and contrite sigh,
A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry:
Thy pardoning grace is rich and free:
O God, be merciful to me.
2 I smite upon my troubled breast,
With deep and conscience guilt oppressed;
Christ and His cross my only plea:
O God, be merciful to me.
3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes,
Nor dare uplift them to the skies;
But Thou dost all my anguish see:
O God, be merciful to me.
4 Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done,
Can for a single sin atone;
To Calvary alone I flee:
O God, be merciful to me.
5 And when, redeemed from sin and hell,
With all the ransomed throng I dwell,
My raptured song shall ever be,
God has been merciful to me.
Amen.
Topics: Penitence Languages: English
With broken heart and contrite sigh
With gladsome hearts we come
Author: Lillie MacLeod Hymnal: HRGC1892 #532a (1894) Tune Title: [With gladsome hearts we come] Refrain First Line: To praise the children's King Lyrics: 1 With gladsome hearts we come
within our holy home,
Our Saviour's Name to sing
Oh, well His House we love!
Oh, joy all joys above,
To praise the children's King!
To praise the children's King!
2 The angels sing on high
Thy glory through the sky,
And then to earth they wing;
To guard us while we sleep,
And as their watch they keep,
To praise the children's King,
To praise the children's King.
3 Oh, may we, while we live,
Such willing service give,
A holy offering!
And still Thy glory show
By deeds of love below,
To praise the children's King,
To praise the children's King.
4 And may our hearts aspire
To join the heavenly choir,
Whose strains forever ring;
And learn on earth their hymn,
The song of seraphim
To praise the children's King,
To praise the children's King.
5 O Light of Light, to Thee
Let earth and sky and sea
Eternal homage bring;
And grant us through Thy love,
Before Thy throne above,
To praise the children's King,
To praise the children's King.
Amen.
Topics: For Children Languages: English
With gladsome hearts we come
With gladsome hearts we come
Author: Lillie MacLeod Hymnal: HRGC1892 #532b (1894) Tune Title: [With gladsome hearts we come] Refrain First Line: To praise the children's King Lyrics: 1 With gladsome hearts we come
within our holy home,
Our Saviour's Name to sing
Oh, well His House we love!
Oh, joy all joys above,
To praise the children's King!
2 The angels sing on high
Thy glory through the sky,
And then to earth they wing;
To guard us while we sleep,
And as their watch they keep,
To praise the children's King.
3 Oh, may we, while we live,
Such willing service give,
A holy offering!
And still Thy glory show
By deeds of love below,
To praise the children's King.
4 And may our hearts aspire
To join the heavenly choir,
Whose strains forever ring;
And learn on earth their hymn,
The song of seraphim
To praise the children's King.
5 O Light of Light, to Thee
Let earth and sky and sea
Eternal homage bring;
And grant us through Thy love,
Before Thy throne above,
To praise the children's King.
Amen.
Topics: For Children Languages: English
With gladsome hearts we come
With joy we hail the sacred day
Author: H. Auber Hymnal: HRGC1892 #29 (1894) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [With joy we hail the sacred day] Lyrics: 1 With joy we hail the sacred day,
Which God hath called His own;
With joy the summons we obey,
To worship at His throne.
2 Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair!
As here Thy servants throng
To breathe the humble, fervent prayer,
And pour the grateful song.
3 Spirit of grace, oh, deign to dwell
Within Thy Church below!
Make her in holiness excel,
With pure devotion glow!
4 Let peace within her walls be found;
Let all her sons unite
To spread the holy zeal around
Her clear and shining light.
5 Great God, we hail the sacred day
Which Thou hast called Thine own;
With joy the summons we obey,
To worship at Thy throne!
Amen.
Topics: The Lord's Day Languages: English
With joy we hail the sacred day
With one consent let all the earth
Author: N. Tate; N. Brady Hymnal: HRGC1892 #469 (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [With one consent let all the earth] Lyrics: 1 With one consent let all the earth
To God their cheerful voices raise;
Glad homage pay, with awful mirth,
And sing before Him songs of praise.
2 Convinced that He is God alone,
From Whom both we and all proceed;
We, whom He chooses for His own,
The flock that He vouchsafes to feed.
3 Oh, enter then His temple gate,
Thence to His courts devoutly press;
And still your grateful hymns repeat,
And still His Name with praises bless.
4 For He's the Lord, supremely good,
His mercy is forever sure:
His truth, which always firmly stood,
To endless ages shall endure.
Amen. Topics: Praise Languages: English
With one consent let all the earth
With tearful eyes I look around
Author: Charlotte Elliott Hymnal: HRGC1892 #631 (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [With tearful eyes I look around] Lyrics: 1 With tearful eyes I look around;
Life seems a dark and stormy sea;
Yet, 'mid the gloom, I hear a sound,
A heavenly whisper, "Come to Me."
2 It tells me of a place of rest;
It tells me where my soul may flee:
Oh, to the weary, faint, opprest,
How sweet the bidding, "Come to Me!"
3 "Come, for all else must fail and die!
Earth is no resting-place for Thee;
To heaven direct thy weeping eye,
I am thy portion; Come to me."
4 O voice of mercy! voice of love!
In conflict, grief, and agony,
Support me, cheer me from above;
And gently whisper, "Come to Me!"
Amen. Topics: For the Sick and Afflicted; Christ's Call Languages: English
With tearful eyes I look around
Within the Father's house
Author: Bp. J. R. Woodford Hymnal: HRGC1892 #69 (1894) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: [Within the Father's house] Lyrics: 1 Within the Father's house
The Son has found His home;
And to His temple suddenly
The Lord of Life hath come.
2 The doctors of the law
Gaze on the wondrous Child,
And marvel at His gracious words
Of wisdom undefiled.
3 Yet not to them is given
The mighty truth to know,
To lift the earthly veil which hides
Incarnate God below.
4 The secret of the Lord
Escapes each human eye,
And faithful pondering hearts await
The full Epiphany.
5 Lord, visit Thou our souls
And teach us by Thy grace,
Each dim revealing of Thyself
With loving awe to trace;
6 Till from our darkened sight
The cloud shall pass away,
And on the cleansèd soul shall burst
The everlasting Day;
7 Till we behold Thy face,
And know, as we are known,
Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Co-equal Three in One.
Amen.
Topics: Other Feasts and Fasts The Purification Languages: English
Within the Father's house
Witness, ye men and angels
Author: Benj. Beddome Hymnal: HRGC1892 #217 (1894) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [Witness, ye men and angels; now] First Line: Witness, ye men and angels,;now Lyrics: 1 Witness, ye men and angels; now
Before the Lord we speak;
To Him we make our solemn vow,
A vow we dare not break;
2 That long as life itself shall last,
Ourselves to Christ we yield;
Nor from His cause will we depart,
Or ever quit the field.
3 We trust not in our native strength,
But on His grace rely;
That, with returning wants, the Lord
Will all our needs supply.
4 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright,
And keep us in Thy ways;
And, while we turn our vows to prayers,
Turn Thou are prayers to praise.
Amen.
Topics: Confession of Christ Languages: English
Witness, ye men and angels
Work, for the night is coming
Author: Miss A. L. Walker Hymnal: HRGC1892 #583 (1894) Meter: 7.6.7.5 D Tune Title: WORK, FOR THE NIGHT IS COMING Topics: Lay Helpers; Work Languages: English
Work, for the night is coming
Ye Christian heralds, go proclaime
Author: B. H. Draper Hymnal: HRGC1892 #263 (1894) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Ye Christian heralds, go proclaim] First Line: Ye Christian heralds, go proclaim Lyrics: 1 Ye Christian heralds, go proclaim
Salvation through Emmanuel's Name;
To distant climes the tidings bear,
And plant the Rose of Sharon there.
2 God shield you with a wall of fire,
With flaming zeal your breasts inspire,
Bid raging winds their fury cease,
And calm the savage breast to peace.
3 And when our labors all are o'er,
Then may we meet to part no more:
Meet, with the ransomed throng to fall,
And crown our Jesus Lord of all.
Amen. Languages: English
Ye Christian heralds, go proclaime
Ye servants of the Lord
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: HRGC1892 #186 (1894) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: [Ye servants of the Lord] Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord,
Each in your office wait,
Observant of His heavenly word,
And watchful at His gate.
2 Let all your lamps be bright,
And trim the golden flame;
Gird up your loins, as in His sight,
For awful is His Name.
3 Watch!'tis your Lord's command,
And while we speak, He's near;
Mark the first signal of His hand,
And ready all appear.
4 Oh, happy servant he
In such a posture found!
He shall his Lord with rapture see,
And be with honor crowned.
Amen. Topics: Ember Days; Watchfulness Languages: English
Ye servants of the Lord
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