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Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire

Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Lyrics: 1 Jesu, our hope, our heart's desire, thy work of grace we sing; Redeemer of the world art thou, its Maker and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love which laid our sins on thee, and led thee to a cruel death, to set thy people free! 3 But now the bonds of death are burst, the ransom has been paid; and thou art on thy Father's throne, in glorious robes arrayed. 4 O may thy mighty love prevail our sinful souls to spare; O may we stand around thy throne, and see thy glory there. 5 Jesu, our only joy be thou, as thou our prize wilt be; in thee be all our glory now and through eternity. 6 All praise to thee who art gone up triumphantly to heaven; all praise to God the Father's name, and Holy Ghost be given. Topics: Ascension Used With Tune: METZLER'S REDHEAD NO. 66 Text Sources: Latin, c. 8th century

The prize of our high calling

Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: To thee, great God of love, I bow Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification

From Glory to Glory

Author: Charles W. Humphreys (1840-1921) Meter: 14.14.14.15 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16 First Line: From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord Lyrics: 1 From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord; thy Name with the Father and Spirit be ever adored. From strength unto strength we go forward on Zion's highway, to appear before God in the city of infinite day. 2 Thanksgiving and glory and worship and blessing and love, one heart and one song have the saints upon earth and above. O Lord, evermore to thy servants thy presence be nigh; ever fit us by service on earth for thy service on high. Topics: Ash Wednesday; Communion of Saints; Lent (first Sunday); Praise of God Used With Tune: SHEEN Text Sources: The Liturgy of St. James

Lord, Be Thy Word My Guide

Author: Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16 Lyrics: 1 Lord, be thy word my guide; in it may I rejoice: thy glory be my aim, thy holy will my choice, 2 thy promises my hope, thy providence my guard, thine arm my strong support, thyself my great reward. Topics: Guidance; Scripture; Christian Life Used With Tune: KINGSLAND

Have faith in God, my heart

Author: Bryn Austin Rees, 1911-83 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16 Topics: Baptism; Commissioning Service; Commitment; Covenant; Faith; Fear; Mercy of God; Providence; Trust in God Used With Tune: SANDYS

Without Him I Could Do Nothing

Author: Mylon R. LeFevre Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:8 Refrain First Line: Jesus, O Jesus! Do you know Him today? Topics: Christian Life; Confession; Devotion; Encouragement; Faith and Trust; Loyalty Used With Tune: WITHOUT HIM

Eternal light, shine in my heart

Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:8-10 Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

Ich weiß, daß mein Erlöser lebt

Author: P. Gerhard Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3 Topics: Auferstehung und Weltgericht

Onward, Upward Homeward!

Author: Albert Midlane Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: Onward, upward, homeward! Refrain First Line: Onward to the glory! Topics: Guidance; Heaven Used With Tune: [Onward, upward, homeward]

Spirit of our Father, Spirit-friend

Author: Tom Colvin, 1925- Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16 First Line: God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us Lyrics: 1 God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us, re-create and guide us, Spirit-friend: Spirit who enlivens, sanctifies, enlightens, sets us free, is now our Spirit-friend. Refrain: Spirit of our Father, Spirit-friend, Spirit of our Jesus, Spirit-friend, Spirit of God's people, Spirit-friend. 2 Darkened roads are clearer, heavy burdens lighter When we're walking with our Spirit-friend: now we need not fear the powers of the darkness: none can overcome our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] 3 Now we are God's people, bonded by his presence, agents of his purpose, Spirit-friend: lead us forward ever, slipping backward never, to your re-made world, our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] Topics: Consummation in Christ; Discipleship; Fellowship in the Church; Freedom; Friendship; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; People of God; Renewal; Sanctification Used With Tune: NATOMAH Text Sources: Also by the people of Ghana