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Arm of the Lord, Awake!

Author: William Shrubsole (1759-1829) Hymnal: H1955 #497 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT First Line: Arm of the Lord, awake, awake! Lyrics: 1 Arm of the Lord, awake, awake! Put on Thy strength, the nations shake, And let the world, adoring, see Triumphs of mercy wrought by Thee. 2 Say to the heathen from Thy throne, "I am Jehovah, God alone"; Thy voice their idols shall confound, And cast their altars to the ground. 3 Let Zion's time of favor come; O bring the tribes of Israel home; And let our wondering eyes behold Gentiles and Jews in Jesus' fold. 4 Almighty God, Thy grace proclaim In every clime of every name; Let adverse powers before Thee fall, And crown the Saviour Lord of all. Amen. Topics: God King; Missions; Kingdom of God on Earth, The Missions Scripture: Psalm 102:13

There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: H1955 #276 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: CLEANSING FOUNTAIN Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains, And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins a way. 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more, Be saved, to sin no more, Be saved, to sin no more; Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die; Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave, Lies silent in the grave, Lies silent in the grave; When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grace. Amen. Topics: Forgiveness; Redemption; Sin; Life in Christ Repentance and Forgiveness Scripture: Zechariah 13:1

Praise Ye, Praise Ye the Lord

Hymnal: H1955 #98 (1955) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Tune Title: COLUMBIA Lyrics: 1 Praise ye, praise ye the Lord In yonder heavenly height; Ye angels, all His hosts, In joyful praise unite; O sun and moon, declare His might, Show forth His praise, ye stars of light. 2 Praise Him, ye highest heavens, Praise Him, ye clouds that roll, Created by His power And under His control, Ye heavens that stand eternally, Established by His firm decree. 3 Ye creatures in the sea And creatures on the earth, Your mighty Maker praise . And tell His matchless worth; Praise Him, ye stormy winds that blow, Ye fire and hail, ye rain and snow. 4 Ye hills and mountains, praise, Each tree and beast and bird; Ye kings and realms of earth Now let your praise be heard; By high and low, by young and old, Be all His praise and glory told. 5 By all let God be praised, For He alone is great; Above the earth and heaven He reigns in glorious state; Praise Him, ye saints, who know His grace And ever dwell before His face. Amen. Topics: Adoration and Praise; God Nature, in; Nature; God the Father in Nature Scripture: Psalm 148

I Am Coming to the Cross

Author: WIlliam McDonald (1820-1901) Hymnal: H1955 #278 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Tune Title: COMING TO THE CROSS Lyrics: 1 I am coming to the cross; I am poor and weak and blind; I am counting all but dross; I shall full salvation find. 2 Long my heart has sighed for Thee; Long has evil reigned within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me-- "I will cleanse you from all sin." 3 Here I give my all to Thee-- Friends and time and earthly store; Soul and body Thine to be-- Wholly Thine forevermore. 4 Jesus comes! He fills my soul! Perfected in Him I am; I am every whit made whole: Glory, glory to the Lamb! 5 I am trusting, Lord, in Thee, Blessed Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at Thy cross I bow, Save me, Jesus, save me now. Amen. Topics: Christ Call, Answering His; Commitment; Forgiveness; Penitence; Life in Christ Repentance and Forgiveness Scripture: Psalm 40:17

The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended

Author: John Ellerton Hymnal: H1955 #59 (1955) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Tune Title: COMMANDMENTS Lyrics: 1 The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended, The darkness falls at Thy behest; To Thee our morning hymns ascended, Thy praise shall hallow now our rest. 2 We thank Thee that Thy Church unsleeping, While earth rolls onward into light, Through all the world her watch is keeping, And rests not now by day or night. 3 As o'er each continent and island The dawn leads on another day, The voice of prayer is never silent, Nor dies the strain of praise away. 4 The sun that bids us rest is waking Our brethren 'neath the western sky, And hour by hour fresh lips are making Thy wondrous doings heard on high. 5 So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall never, Like earth's proud empires, pass away; Thy Kingdom stands, and grows forever Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway. Amen. Topics: Church, The Church Expectant; Evening; Prayer; Worship Evening Scripture: Psalm 72:15

Let Us Break Bread Together

Hymnal: H1955 #447 (1955) Meter: 7.3.7.3 with refrain Tune Title: COMMUNION SPIRITUAL Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together, On our knees, on our knees; Let us break bread together, On our knees, on our knees. Refrain: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 2 Let us drink wine together, On our knees, on our knees; Let us drink wine together, On our knees, on our knees. [Refrain] 3 Let us praise God together, On our knees, on our knees; Let us praise God together, On our knees, on our knees. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Communion, Holy; Spirituals; Church, The Lord's Supper, The Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-28

O Happy Home, Where Thou Art Loved

Author: Sarah B. Findlater; Karl J. P. Spitta Hymnal: H1955 #455 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Tune Title: CONSOLATION (Mendelssohn) First Line: O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest, Thou loving Friend and Saviour of our race, And where among the guests there never cometh One who can hold such high and honored place. 2 O happy home, where each one serves Thee, lowly, Whatever his appointed work may be, Till every common task seems great and holy, When it is done, O Lord, as unto Thee. 3 O happy home, where Thou art not forgotten When joy is overflowing, full, and free; O happy home, where every wounded spirit Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to Thee, 4 Until at last, when earth's day's work is ended, All meet Thee in the blessed home above, From whence Thou camest, where Thou hast ascended, Thy everlasting home of peace and love! Amen. Topics: Home, The; Church, The Christian Home, The Scripture: Proverbs 15:17

Come, Ye Disconsolate, Where'er Ye Languish

Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Hymnal: H1955 #373 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Tune Title: CONSOLATION (Webbe) Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish, Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish: Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, Light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot cure." 3 Here see the Bread of Life; see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above: Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrows but heaven can remove. Amen. Topics: Assurance; Comfort; Faith; Penitence; Spirit, The Holy; Life in Christ Faith and Assurance Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

I've Found a Friend, O Such a Friend!

Author: James G. Small Hymnal: H1955 #220 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: CONSTANCE Lyrics: 1 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! He loved me ere I knew Him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him; And round my heart still closely twine Those ties which nought can sever, For I am His, and He is mine, Forever and forever. 2 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! He bled, He died to save me; And not alone the gift of life, But His own self He gave me! Nought that I have mine own I call, I'll hold it for the Giver, My heart, my strength, my life, my all Are His, and His forever. 3 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! So kind and true and tender, So wise a Counselor and Guide, So mighty a Defender! From Him who loves me now so well What power my soul can sever? Shall life or death, shall earth or hell? No! I am His forever. Amen. Topics: Christ Friend; Christ Presence; Commitment; Jesus Christ His Presence Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious

Author: Thomas Kelly Hymnal: H1955 #133 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Tune Title: CORONAE Lyrics: 1 Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious; See the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Saviour! Angels, crown Him! Rich the trophies Jesus brings; In the seat of power enthrone Him, While the vault of heaven rings: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown the Saviour King of Kings. 3 Sinners in derision crowned Him, Mocking thus the Saviour's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His name: Crown Him! Crown Him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame! 4 Hark! those bursts of acclamation! Hark! those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! Crown Him! Crown Him King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Amen. Topics: Christ Resurrection; Christ Triumphal Entry; Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ Conqueror; Christ Exaltation; Processionals; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise Scripture: Isaiah 53:11

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!

Author: John Rippon; Edward Perronet Hymnal: H1955 #132 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: CORONATION Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all! 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the Fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all; Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all! 3 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all; To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all! 4 O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all! Amen. Topics: Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ Conqueror; Christ Exaltation; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

The Race That Long in Darkness Pined

Author: John Morison Hymnal: H1955 #153 (1955) Tune Title: COVENANTERS Lyrics: 1 The race that long in darkness pined Have seen a glorious light; The people dwell in day who dwelt In death's surrounding night. 2 To hail Thy rise, Thou better Sun! The gathering nations come, Joyous, as when the reapers bear The harvest treasures home. 3 To us a Child of hope is born, To us a Son is given; Him shall the tribes of earth obey, Him all the hosts of heaven. 4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, For evermore adored, The Wonderful, the Counselor, The great and mighty Lord. 5 His power increasing still shall spread, His reign no end shall know; Justice shall guard His throne above, And peace abound below. Amen. Topics: Christ Advent; Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ King; Jesus Christ His Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Create in Me a Clean Heart

Hymnal: H1955 #537 (1955) Tune Title: [Create in me a clean heart, O God] First Line: Create in me a clean heart, O God Lyrics: 1 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 2 Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. 3 Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with Thy free spirit. Topics: Service Music Choral Prayers Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

The Spacious Firmament on High

Author: Joseph Addison Hymnal: H1955 #97 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Tune Title: CREATION Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim: Th' unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display, And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth; Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball? What though no real voice nor sound Amidst the radiant orbs be found? In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice; Forever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is divine." Amen. Topics: God Creator; God Nature, in; Nature; Science; God the Father in Nature Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

The Lord's My Shepherd

Hymnal: H1955 #104A (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: CRIMOND First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Lyrics: 1 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. 2 My soul He doth restore again; And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for His own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill; For Thou art with me; and Thy rod And staff me comfort still. 4 My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in God's house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. Amen. Topics: Contentment; God Guide; God Love and Fatherhood; God Providence; God Shepherd; Peace, Spiritual; Trust; God the Father His Love and Fatherhood Scripture: Psalm 23

Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow

Author: William J. S. Simpson Hymnal: H1955 #196 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Tune Title: CROSS OF JESUS Lyrics: 1 Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow, Where the blood of Christ was shed, Perfect man on thee did suffer, Perfect God on thee has bled! 2 Here the King of all the ages, Throned in light ere worlds could be, Robed in mortal flesh is dying, Crucified by sin for me. 3 O mysterious condescending! O abandonment sublime! Very God Himself is bearing All the sufferings of time! 4 Evermore for human failure By His passion we can plead; God has borne all mortal anguish, Surely He will know our need. Amen. Topics: Christ Passion; Christ Atonement; Christ King; Christ Sympathy; Jesus Christ His Passion and Atonement Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

For the Bread, Which Thou Hast Broken

Author: Louis F. Benson Hymnal: H1955 #449 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Tune Title: CROSS OF JESUS Lyrics: 1 For the bread, which Thou hast broken; For the wine, which Thou hast poured; For the words, which Thou hast spoken; Now we give Thee thanks, O Lord. 2 By this pledge that Thou dost love us, By Thy gift of peace restored, By Thy call to heaven above us, Hallow all our lives, O Lord. 3 With our sainted ones in glory Seated at our Father's board, May the Church that waiteth for Thee Keep love's tie unbroken, Lord. 4 In Thy service, Lord, defend us, In our hearts keep watch and ward, In the world where Thou dost send us Let Thy Kingdom come, O Lord. Amen. Topics: Bread of Life, The; Closing of Worship; Communion, Holy; Communion of Saints; Church, The Lord's Supper, The Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

O Lord, by The Delivered

Hymnal: H1955 #127 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: CRUCIFIX First Line: O Lord, by Thee delivered Lyrics: 1 O Lord, by Thee delivered, I Thee with songs extol; My foes Thou hast not suffered To glory o'er my fall. O Lord, my God, I sought Thee, And Thou didst heal and save; Thou, Lord, from death didst ransom And keep me from the grave. 2 His holy name remember, Ye saints, give thanks and praise; His anger lasts a moment, His favor all our days; For sorrow, like a pilgrim, May tarry for a night, But joy the heart will gladden When dawns the morning light. 3 My grief is turned to gladness, To Thee my thanks I raise, Who hast removed my sorrow And girded me with praise; And now, no longer silent, My heart Thy praise will sing; O Lord, my God, forever My thanks to Thee I bring. Amen. Topics: Aspiration; God Presence; Gratitude; Life Everlasting, The; Redemption; God the Father His Presence Scripture: Psalm 30

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Joseph A. Seiss Hymnal: H1955 #135 (1955) Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Tune Title: CRUSADER'S HYMN Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul's Glory, Joy, and Crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight, And all the twinkling, starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels heaven can boast. Optional stanza: Beautiful Saviour, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen. Topics: Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ Beauty; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise Scripture: Psalm 45:2

God Who Made the Earth

Author: Sarah Betts Rhodes Hymnal: H1955 #466 (1955) Meter: 5.6.6.4 Tune Title: CURA DEI Lyrics: 1 God who made the earth, The air, the sky, the sea, Who gave the light its birth, Careth for me. 2 God who made the grass, The flower, the fruit, the tree, The day and night to pass, Careth for me. 3 God who made the sun, The moon, the stars, is He Who, when life's clouds come on, Careth for me. Amen. Topics: God Love and Fatherhood; God Nature, in; Young, Hymns for the; Church, The Young, Hymns for the Scripture: Psalm 121:2

We Would See Jesus; Lo! His Star Is Shining

Author: J. Edgar Park Hymnal: H1955 #183 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Tune Title: CUSHMAN Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus; lo! His star is shining Above the stable while the angels sing; There in a manger on the hay reclining, Haste, let us lay our gifts before the King. 2 We would see Jesus, Mary's Son most holy, Light of the village life from day to day; Shining revealed through every task most lowly, The Christ of God, the Life, the Truth, the Way. 3 We would see Jesus, on the mountain teaching, With all the listening people gathered round; While birds and flowers and sky above are preaching The blessedness which simple trust has found. 4 We would see Jesus, in His work of healing, At eventide before the sun was set; Divine and human, in His deep revealing, Of God and man in loving service met. 5 We would see Jesus; in the early morning Still as of old He calleth, "Follow Me"; Let us arise, all meaner service scorning: Lord, we are Thine, we give ourselves to Thee! Amen. Topics: Christ Life; Christ Ministry; Christ Epiphany; Christ Call; Christ Call, Answering His; Christ Example; Christ Teacher; Commitment; Common Duties and Things; Looking to Jesus; Jesus Christ His Life and Ministry Scripture: John 1:14

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Author: William Williams; Peter Williams; William Williams Hymnal: H1955 #339 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through; Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side; Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee. Amen. Topics: God Guide; God Strength and Refuge; Pilgrimage of life; Life in Christ Pilgrimage and Guidance of Life Scripture: Exodus 13:21

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Hymnal: H1955 #358 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, On Thy people pour Thy power; Crown Thine ancient Church's story; Bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, For the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways! From the fears that long have bound us Free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, For the living of these days, For the living of these days. 3 Cure Thy children's warring madness, Bend our pride to Thy control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, Lest we miss Thy Kingdom's goal, Lest we miss Thy Kingdom's goal. 4 Set our feet on lofty places; Gird our lives that they may be Armored with all Christlike graces In the fight to set men free. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, That we fail not man nor Thee! That we fail not man nor Thee! 5 Save us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore; Let the search for Thy salvation Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, Serving Thee whom we adore, Serving Thee whom we adore. Amen. Topics: Church, The Church Expectant; Citizenship; Courage; God Guide; Nation, The; Soldiers of Christ; Trial and Conflict; Trial and Conflict; War; Life in Christ Trial and Conflict Scripture: Joshua 1:9

The Lone, Wild Fowl in Lofty Flight

Author: Henry Richard MacFadyen Hymnal: H1955 #540 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: CWMAFON Lyrics: 1 The lone, wild fowl in lofty flight Is still with Thee, nor leaves Thy sight. And I am Thine! I rest in Thee. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. 2 The ends of earth are in Thy hand, The sea's dark deep and no man's land. And I am Thine! I rest in Thee. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Amen. Topics: Service Music Choral Prayers

O for a Closer Walk with God

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: H1955 #319 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: DALEHURST Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! 2 Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made Thee mourn And drove Thee from my breast. 3 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from Thy throne, And worship only Thee. 4 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. Amen. Topics: Aspiration; Christ Lamb of God; Commitment; Devotion; Hope; Walking with God; Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Scripture: Psalm 51:12

According to Thy Gracious Word

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: H1955 #444 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: DALEHURST Lyrics: 1 According to Thy gracious word, In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, And thus remember Thee. 3 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, And rest on Calvary, O Lamb of God, my Sacrifice, I must remember Thee; 4 Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, And all Thy love to me: Yea, while a breath, a pulse remains Will I remember Thee. 5 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and memory flee, When Thou shalt in Thy Kingdom come, Jesus, remember me. Amen. Topics: Bread of Life, The; Christ Lamb of God; Communion, Holy; Church, The Lord's Supper, The Scripture: Luke 22:19

Lord of the Worlds Above

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: H1955 #14 (1955) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH Lyrics: 1 Lord of the worlds above, How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of Thy love, Thine earthly temples, are! To Thine abode my heart aspires, With warm desires to see my God. 2 O happy souls that pray Where God appoints to hear! O happy men that pay Their constant service there! They praise Thee still; and happy they That love the way to Zion's hill. 3 They go from strength to strength, Through this dark vale of tears, Till each arrives at length, Till each in heaven appears: O glorious seat, when God, our King, Shall thither bring our willing feet! 4 God is our Sun and Shield, Our Light and our Defense; With gifts His hands are filled: We draw our blessings thence. Thrice happy he, O God of Hosts, Whose spirit trusts alone in Thee! Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; Aspiration; Church, The; Discipleship; God Grace; God Providence Scripture: Psalm 84

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: H1955 #140 (1955) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing, And triumph ever more: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 2 His Kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! 3 He all His foes shall quell, Shall all our sins destroy, And every bosom swell With pure seraphic joy: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Amen. Topics: Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ Conqueror; Christ King; Joy; Jesus Christ Adoration and Praise Scripture: Acts 5:31

How Gentle God's Commands

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: H1955 #105 (1955) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: DENNIS Lyrics: 1 How gentle God's commands, How kind His precepts are! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, And trust His constant care. 2 Beneath His watchful eye His saints securely dwell; That hand which bears all nature up Shall guide His children well. 3 Why should this anxious load Press down your weary mind? Haste to your Heavenly Father's throne, And sweet refreshment find. 4 His goodness stands approved, Down to the present day; I'll drop my burden at His feet, And bear a song away. Amen. Topics: Contentment; God Guide; God Love and Fatherhood; Peace, Spiritual; God the Father His Love and Fatherhood Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett Hymnal: H1955 #473 (1955) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: DENNIS Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love: The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims, are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear, And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. Amen. Topics: Church, The; Communion of Saints; Fellowship; Unity; Church, The Christian Fellowship Scripture: Galatians 6:2

O Wondrous Type, O Vision Fair

Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: H1955 #182 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: DEO GRACIAS Lyrics: 1 O wondrous type, O vision fair Of glory that the Church shall share, Which Christ upon the mountain shows When brighter than the sun He glows. 2 With shining face and bright array, Christ deigns to manifest today What glory shall be theirs above Who joy in God with perfect love. 3 And faithful hearts are raised on high By this great vision's mystery; For which in joyful strains we raise The voice of prayer, the hymn of praise. 4 O Father, with th' eternal Son, And Holy Spirit, ever One, Vouchsafe to bring us by Thy grace To see Thy glory face to face. Amen. Topics: Christ Life; Christ Ministry; Christ Transfiguration; Christ Example; Vision; Jesus Christ His Life and Ministry Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

The Lord Is King! Lift Up Thy Voice

Author: Josiah Conder (1789-1855) Hymnal: H1955 #83 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: DEUS TUORIUM MILITUM Lyrics: 1 The Lord is King! lift up thy voice, O earth, and all ye heavens, rejoice! From world to world the joy shall ring, The Lord Omnipotent is King. 2 The Lord is King! who then shall dare Resist His will, distrust His care, Or murmur at His wise decrees, Or doubt His royal promises? 3 The Lord is King! child of the dust, The Judge of all the earth is just; Holy and true are all His ways, Let every creature speak His praise. 4 Alike pervaded by His eyes, All parts of His dominion lie- This world of ours, and worlds unseen, And thin the boundary between. 5 One Lord, one empire, all secures; He reigns and life and death are yours: Thru earth ~nd heaven one song shall ring, The Lord Omnipotent is King. Amen. Topics: Adoration and Praise; God Eternity and Power; God the Father His Eternity and Power Scripture: Psalm 97:1

Ring Out the Old, Ring In the New

Author: Alfred Tennyson Hymnal: H1955 #526 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM Lyrics: 1 Ring out the old, ring in the new; Ring, happy bells, across the snow; The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. 2 Ring out a slowly dying cause, And ancient forms of party strife; Ring in the nobler modes of life, With sweeter manners, purer laws. 3 Ring out old shapes of foul disease; Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; Ring out the thousand wars of old; Ring in the thousand years of peace. 4 Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land; Ring in the Christ that is to be. Amen. Topics: New Year, The Scripture: Ephesians 4:24

Bless Thou the Gifts Our Hands Have Brought

Author: Samuel Longfellow Hymnal: H1955 #553 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM Lyrics: Bless Thou the gifts our hands have brought; Bless Thou the work our hearts have planned; Ours is the faith, the will, the thought; The rest, O God, is in Thy hand. Amen. Topics: Service Music Offertory Responses

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges Hymnal: H1955 #213 (1955) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Tune Title: DIADEMATA Lyrics: 1 Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own: Awake my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King Through all eternity. 2 Crown Him the Lord of love; Behold His hands and side, Rich wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified: No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends His burning eye At mysteries so bright. 3 Crown Him the Lord of peace; Whose power a scepter sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, Absorbed in prayer and praise: His reign shall know no end; And round His pierced feet Fair flowers of Paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet. 4 Crown Him the Lord of years, The Potentate of time; Creator of the rolling spheres, Ineffably sublime: All hail, Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me: Thy praise shall never, never fail Throughout eternity. Amen. Topics: Christ Ascension; Christ Adoration and Praise; Christ Exaltation; Christ King; Peace on Earth; Jesus Christ His Ascension Scripture: Psalm 21:3

Soldiers of Christ, Arise

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: H1955 #362 (1955) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Tune Title: DIADEMATA Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise, And put your armor on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through His eternal Son. Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in His mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts Is more than conqueror. 2 Stand, then, in His great might, With all His strength endued; And take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God: That, having all things done, And all your conflicts passed, Ye may o'ercome, through Christ alone, And stand complete at last. 3 Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul; Take every virtue, every grace, And fortify the whole. From strength to strength go on; Wrestle, and fight, and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well-fought day. Amen. Topics: Armed Services; Christ Strength and Refuge; Courage; Soldiers of Christ; Trial and Conflict; Life in Christ Trial and Conflict Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Now in the Days of Youth

Author: Walter J. Mathams Hymnal: H1955 #469 (1955) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Tune Title: DIADEMATA Lyrics: 1 Now in the days of youth, When life flows fresh and free, Thou Lord of all our hearts and lives, We give ourselves to Thee; Our fervent gift receive, And fit us to fulfill, Through all our days, in all our ways, Our Heavenly Father's will. 2 Teach us, where'er we live, To act as in Thy sight, And do what Thou wouldst have us do With radiant delight; Not choosing what is great, Nor spurning what is small, But take as from Thy hands our tasks, And glorify them all. 3 Teach us to love the true, The beautiful and pure, And let us not for one short hour An evil thought endure. But give us grace to stand Decided, brave and strong, The lovers of all holy things, The foes of all things wrong. 4 Spirit of Christ, do Thou Our first bright days inspire That we may live the life of love And loftiest desire; And be by Thee prepared For larger years to come, And for the life ineffable Within the Father's home. Amen. Topics: Commitment; Discipleship; Service; Stewardship; Youth, Hymns for; Church, The Youth, Hymns for Scripture: Psalm 100:2

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-413); John Mason Neale; Henry W. Baker Hymnal: H1955 #7 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Tune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Lyrics: 1 Of the Father's love begotten, Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the Source, the Ending He, Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore! 2 O ye heights of heaven, adore Him; Angel hosts, His praises sing; Powers, dominions, bow before Him, And extol our God and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent, Every voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore! 3 Christ, to Thee with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore! Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; God Creator; God Eternity and Power Scripture: Psalm 2:7

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint Hymnal: H1955 #2 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Tune Title: DIX Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to Thee we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flower, Sun and moon, and stars of light, Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 3 For the joy of ear and eye, For the heart and mind's delight, For the mystic harmony Linking sense to sound and sight, Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 4 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild, Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 5 For Thy Church that evermore Lifteth holy hands above, Offering up on every shore Her pure sacrifice of love, Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; God Nature, in; Gratitude; Nature; Thanksgiving; Unity Scripture: Psalm 33:5

As with Gladness Men of Old

Author: William C. Dix Hymnal: H1955 #174 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Tune Title: DIX Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure, and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Amen. Topics: Christ Epiphany; Commitment; Jesus Christ His Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Not So in Haste, My Heart!

Author: Bradford Torrey Hymnal: H1955 #382 (1955) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Tune Title: DOLOMITE CHANT First Line: Not so in haste my heart! Lyrics: 1 Not so in haste, my heart! Have faith in God and wait; Although He linger long, He never comes too late. 2 He never cometh late; He knoweth what is best; Vex not thyself in vain; Until He cometh, rest. 3 Until He cometh, rest, Nor grudge the hours that roll; The feet that wait for God Are soonest at the goal; 4 Are soonest at the goal That is not gained by speed; Then hold thee still, my heart, For I shall wait His lead. Amen. Topics: Assurance; Comfort; Courage; Faith; Hope; Patience; Life in Christ Faith and Assurance Scripture: Psalm 27:13

The King of Love My Shepherd Is

Author: Henry W. Baker Hymnal: H1955 #106 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME Lyrics: 1 The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul He leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love He sought me, And on His shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spreadest a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; And O what transport of delight From Thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never: Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise Within Thy house forever. Amen. Topics: Forgiveness; God Guide; God Love and Fatherhood; God Mercy; God Providence; God Shepherd; Peace, Spiritual; Penitence; Trust; God the Father His Love and Fatherhood Scripture: Psalm 23

Father, We Greet Thee

Author: James G. Adderley Hymnal: H1955 #285 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS First Line: Father, we greet Thee, God of Love, whose glory Topics: Commitment; Discipleship; Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Scripture: Psalm 43:3

Hope of the World

Author: Georgia Harkness Hymnal: H1955 #291 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS First Line: Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion, Speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent. Save us, Thy people, from consuming passion, Who by our own false hopes and aims are spent. 2 Hope of the world, God's Gift from highest heaven, Bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, Still let Thy Spirit unto us be given To heal earth's wounds and end her bitter strife. 3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, Showing to wandering souls the path of light; Walk Thou beside us lest the tempting byways Lure us away from Thee to endless night. 4 Hope of the world, who by Thy cross didst save us From death and dark despair, from sin and guilt; We render back the love Thy mercy gave us; Take Thou our lives and use them as Thou wilt. 5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious, Who by this sign didst conquer grief and pain, We would be faithful to Thy gospel glorious: Thou art our Lord! Thou dost forever reign! Amen. Topics: Christ Comforter; Christ Guide; Commitment; Discipleship; Discipleship; Service; Life in Christ Discipleship and Service Scripture: John 6:35

The Steps of Those Whom He Approves

Hymnal: H1955 #422 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: DOWNS Lyrics: 1 The steps of those whom He approves Are ordered by the Lord; And though they fall, held by His hand, They yet shall be restored. 2 I have not seen, though since my youth Full many years have fled, The saint forsaken, nor beheld His children begging bread. 3 The children of the merciful Find blessings kept in store; Depart from evil and do good, And live forevermore. 4 Wait on the Lord and keep His way, And then, by Him approved, Thy heritage shall still remain When sinners are removed. 5 Mark well the perfect, upright man, As still his years increase; Behold his life, and thou shalt see His journey end in peace. Amen. Topics: Discipleship; Faith; God Providence; God Strength and Refuge; Peace, Spiritual; Life in Christ Peace Scripture: Psalm 37

We Plow the Fields

Author: Jane M. Campbell; Matthias Claudius Hymnal: H1955 #524 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Tune Title: DRESDEN First Line: We plow the fields and scatter Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields, and scatter The good seed on the land, But it is fed and watered By God's almighty hand; He sends the snow in winter, The warmth to swell the grain, The breezes and the sunshine, And soft refreshing rain. Refrain: All good gifts around us Are sent from heaven above; Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord For all His love. 2 He only is the Maker Of all things near and far; He paints the wayside flower, He lights the evening star; The winds and waves obey Him, By Him the birds are fed; Much more to us, His children, He gives our daily bread. [Refrain] 3 We thank Thee, then, O Father, For all things bright and good, The seed-time and the harvest, Our life, our health, our food; Accept the gifts we offer, For all Thy love imparts, And what Thou most desirest, Our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Gratitude; Harvest; Thanksgiving Scripture: Genesis 8:22

O Lord, Thou Art My God and King

Hymnal: H1955 #5 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: DUKE STREET Lyrics: 1 O Lord, Thou art my God and King, And I will ever bless Thy name; I will extol Thee every day, And evermore Thy praise proclaim. 2 The Lord is greatly to be praised, His greatness is beyond our thought; From age to age the sons of men Shall tell the wonders God has wrought. 3 Upon Thy glorious majesty And wondrous works my mind shall dwell; Thy deeds shall fill the world with awe, And of Thy greatness I will tell. 4 Thy matchless goodness and Thy grace Thy people shall commemorate, And all Thy truth and righteousness My joyful song shall celebrate. Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise Scripture: Psalm 100

Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: H1955 #496 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: DUKE STREET Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His Kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 For Him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown His head; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. 4 Blessings abound where'er He reigns; The prisoner leaps to lose his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. 5 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen! Amen. Topics: Christ Adoration and Praise; God Kingdom; Missions; Name of Jesus, The; Kingdom of God on Earth, The Missions Scripture: Psalm 72

O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand

Author: Leonard Bacon Hymnal: H1955 #523 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: DUKE STREET Lyrics: 1 O God, beneath Thy guiding hand Our exiled fathers crossed the sea; And when they trod the wintry strand, With prayer and psalm they worshiped Thee. 2 Thou heardest, well pleased, the song, the prayer: Thy blessing came; and still its power Shall onward, through all ages, bear The memory of that holy hour. 3 Laws, freedom, truth, and faith in God Came with those exiles o'er the waves; And, where their pilgrim feet have trod, The God they trusted guards their graves. 4 And here Thy name, O God of love, Their children's children shall adore, Till these eternal hills remove, And spring adorns the earth no more. Amen. Topics: Heritage; Nation, The; Thanksgiving Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us

Author: James Edmeston Hymnal: H1955 #343 (1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Tune Title: DULCE CARMEN (CORINTH) Lyrics: 1 Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us O'er the world's tempestuous sea; Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, For we have no help but Thee, Yet possessing every blessing, If our God our Father be. 2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us; All our weakness Thou dost know; Thou didst tread this earth before us; Thou didst feel its keenest woe; Lone and dreary, faint and weary, Thru the desert Thou didst go. 3 Spirit of our God, descending, Fill our hearts with heavenly joy; Love with every passion blending, Pleasure that can never cloy; Thus provided, pardoned, guided, Nothing can our peace destroy. Amen. Topics: God Grace; God Guide; God Leader; Pilgrimage of life; Trinity, The Holy; Life in Christ Pilgrimage and Guidance of Life Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10

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