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You Are the Way; to You Alone
Author: George W. Doane, 1799-1859 Hymnal: LW1982 #283 (1982) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 You are the way; to you alone
From sin and death we flee;
And he who would the Father seek
Your follower must be.
2 You are the truth; your Word alone
True wisdom can impart;
You only can inform the mind
And purify the heart.
3 You are the life; the rending tomb
Proclaims your conqu'ring arm;
And those who put their trust in you
Not death nor hell shall harm.
4 You are the way, the truth, the life;
Grant us that way to know,
That truth to keep, that life to win,
Whose joys eternal flow.
Topics: Aspiration; Education, Christian; Faith; Redeemer Languages: English
You Are the Way; to You Alone
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: LW1982 #426 (1982) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.
2 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence
Faith sees a smiling face.
3 Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain.
4 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds you so much dread
Are big with mercy and will break
In blessing on your head. Topics: Cross and Comfort; Faith Languages: English
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Drawn to the Cross, Which You Have Blessed
Author: Genevieve Irons, b. 1855 Hymnal: LW1982 #356 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Tune Title: DUNSTAN Lyrics: 1 Drawn to the cross, which you have blessed
With healing gifts for souls distressed,
To find in you my life, my rest,
Christ Crucified, I come.
2 How well you know my griefs and fears,
Your grace abused, my misspent years!
Yet now to you with contrite tears,
Christ Crucified, I come.
3 Wash me and take away each stain;
Let nothing of my sin remain.
For cleansing, though it be through pain,
Christ Crucified, I come.
4 Then all that you would have me do
Shall such glad service be for you
That angels wish to do it too.
Christ Crucified, I come. Topics: Ash Wednesday; Justification Languages: English
Drawn to the Cross, Which You Have Blessed
The Clouds of Judgment Gather
Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent. Hymnal: LW1982 #463 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: DURROW Topics: Advent; Hope; Judgement Languages: English
The Clouds of Judgment Gather
Earth and All Stars
Author: Herbert F. Brokering, b. 1926 Hymnal: LW1982 #438 (1982) Meter: 4.5.7.4.5.7 with refrain Tune Title: EARTH AND ALL STARS First Line: Earth and all stars! Refrain First Line: He has done marvelous things Topics: Creation; Education, Christian; Praise and Adoration Languages: English
Earth and All Stars
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: LW1982 #127 (1982) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Tune Title: EASTER HYMN First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav'nly king, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now above the sky he’s king, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
Praise him, all you heav'nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
Topics: Easter Languages: English
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Thy Strong Word
Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-76 Hymnal: LW1982 #328 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: EBENEZER First Line: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Topics: Praise and Adoration; Processions; Society; The Word of God Languages: English
Thy Strong Word
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: LW1982 #297 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Topics: Burial; Church Triumphant; Communion of Saints; Reformation Day; The Church Militant; Trust Languages: English
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: LW1982 #298 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
A trusty shield and weapon;
He helps us free from ev'ry need
That hath us now o'ertaken.
The old evil foe
Now means deadly woe;
Deep guile and great might
Are his dread arms in fight;
On earth is not his equal.
2 With might of ours can naught be done,
Soon were our loss effected;
But for us fights the valiant One,
Whom God himself elected.
Ask ye, Who is this?
Jesus Christ it is,
Of sabaoth Lord,
And there's none other God;
He holds the field forever.
3 Though devils all the world should fill,
All eager to devour us,
We tremble not, we fear no ill,
They shall not overpow'r us.
This world's prince may still
Scowl fierce as he will,
He can harm us none,
He's judged; the deed is done;
One little word can fell him.
4 The Word they still shall let remain
Nor any thanks have for it;
He's by our side upon the plain
With his good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
Goods, fame, child, and wife,
Though these all be gone,
Our vict'ry has been won;
The Kingdom ours remaineth. Topics: Burial; Church Triumphant; Communion of Saints; Reformation Day; The Church Militant; Trust Languages: English
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
One Thing's Needful
Author: Johann H. Schröder, 1667-99; Frances E. Cox, 1812-97 Hymnal: LW1982 #277 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.12.12.11.11 Tune Title: EINS IST NOT First Line: One thing's needful; Lord, this treasure Lyrics: 1 One thing’s needful; Lord, this treasure
Teach me highly to regard;
All else, though it first give pleasure,
Is a yoke that presses hard.
Beneath it the heart is still fretting and striving,
No true, lasting happiness ever deriving.
The gain of this one thing all loss can requite,
Can teach me in all things to find true delight.
2 If you seek this one thing needful,
Turn from all created things;
Turn to Jesus and be heedful
Of the peace and joy he brings.
For where God and man both in one are united,
With love and forgiveness the heart is delighted;
There, there is the worthiest lot and the best,
Where Jesus alone is your joy and your rest.
3 How were Mary’s thoughts devoted
Her eternal joy to find
As intent each word she noted
At her Savior’s feet reclined!
How kindled her heart, how devout was its feeling
While hearing the wisdom that Christ was revealing!
For Jesus all earthly concerns she forgot
In love and devotion to what Jesus taught.
4 So my longings, upward tending,
Jesus, rest alone on you.
All my life on you depending,
Teach me what to will and do.
Although all the world should forsake and forget you,
In love I would follow, I'll never desert you.
The words of your teaching, O Lord, are my life,
My joy and my peace in this vain world of strife.
5 Wisdom’s highest, noblest treasure,
Jesus, is revealed in you.
Let me find in you my pleasure,
Make my will and actions true,
Humility there and simplicity reigning,
In paths of true wisdom my steps ever training.
If I learn from Jesus this knowledge divine,
The blessing of heavenly wisdom is mine.
6 Therefore you alone, my Savior,
Shall be all in all to me:
Search my heart and my behavior,
Root out all hypocrisy.
Through all my life’s pilgrimage, guard and uphold me,
In loving forgiveness, O Jesus, enfold me.
This one thing is needful, all others are vain;
I count all but loss that I Christ may obtain! Topics: Celebration; Commitment; Education, Christian; Redeemer Languages: English
One Thing's Needful
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Author: Jeanette, Threlfall, 1821-80 Hymnal: LW1982 #106 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: ELLACOMBE Lyrics: 1 Hosanna, loud hosanna,
The little children sang;
Through pillared court and temple
The lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them,
Close folded to his breast,
The children sang their praises,
The simplest and the best.
2 From Olivet they followed
Mid an exultant crowd,
The victor palm branch waving
And chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of men and angels
Rode on in lowly state
Nor scorned that little children
Should on his bidding wait.
3 "Hosanna in the highest!"
That ancient song we sing,
For Christ is our Redeemer,
The Lord of heav'n our King.
Oh, may we ever praise him
With heart and life and voice
And in his blissful presence
Eternally rejoice! Topics: Passion Week Languages: English
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-85 Hymnal: LW1982 #203 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: ELLACOMBE Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness,
O day of joy and light,
O balm of care and sadness,
Most beautiful, most bright:
On you the high and lowly,
Through ages joined in tune,
Sing, "Holy, holy, holy,"
To the great God triune.
2 On you at earth's creation
The light first had its birth;
On you for our salvation
Christ rose from depths of earth;
On you our Lord victorious
The Spirit sent from heav'n;
And thus on you, most glorious,
A three-fold light was giv'n.
3 Today on weary nations
The heav'nly manna falls;
To holy convocations
The silver trumpet calls,
Where Gospel light is glowing
With pure and radiant beams
And living water flowing
With soul-refreshing streams.
5 New graces ever gaining
From this our day of rest,
We reach the rest remaining
To spirits of the blest.
To Holy Ghost be praises,
To Father, and to Son;
The Church its voice upraises
To you, blest Three in One. Topics: Beginning of Service; Sunday Languages: English
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Savior, Again to Your Dear Name
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-93 Hymnal: LW1982 #221 (1982) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Tune Title: ELLERS Lyrics: 1 Savior, again to your dear name we raise
With one accord our parting hymn of praise;
Once more we bless you ere our worship cease,
Then, lowly bending, wait your word of peace.
2 Grant us your peace upon our homeward way;
With you began, with you shall end the day;
Guard all the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,
That in this house have called upon your name.
3 Grant us your peace, Lord, through the coming night;
For us transform its darkness into light.
Keep us from harm and danger till the dawn;
Your evening presence promise to your own.
4 Grant us your peace throughout our earthly life,
Our balm in sorrow and our stay in strife;
Then, when your voice shall bid our conflict cease,
Call us, O Lord, to your eternal peace. Topics: Close of Service Languages: English
Savior, Again to Your Dear Name
We Give You But Your Own
Author: William W. How, 1823-97 Hymnal: LW1982 #405 (1982) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: ENERGY Lyrics: 1 We give but your own
In any gifts we bring;
All that we have is yours alone,
A trust from you, our King.
2 May we your bounties thus
As stewards true receive
And gladly, Lord, as you bless us,
To you our firstfruits give.
3 Hearts still are bruised and dead,
And homes are bare and cold,
And lambs for whom the Shepherd bled
Are straying from the fold.
4 To comfort and to bless,
To find a balm for woe,
To tend those lost in loneliness
Is angels' work below.
5 The captive to release,
The lost to God to bring,
To teach the way of life and peace,
It is a Christ-like thing.
6 And we believe your word,
Though dim our faith, it's true:
What we do for your people, Lord,
We do it all for you. Topics: Service; Stewardship Languages: English
We Give You But Your Own
Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear
Author: Johannes Olearius, 1611-84; Henry L. Lettermann, b. 1932 Hymnal: LW1982 #197 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR Topics: Beginning of Service; Proclamation; Scriptures Languages: English
Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear
The Law of God is Good and Wise
Author: Matthias Loy, 1828-1915 Hymnal: LW1982 #329 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR Lyrics: 1 The Law of God is good and wise
And sets his will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
2 Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts
That we may see our lost estate
And seek escape before too late.
3 To those who help in Christ have found
And would in works of love abound
It shows what deeds are his delight
And should be done as good and right.
4 The men the offered help disdain
And wilfully in sin remain,
Its terror in their ear resounds
And keeps their wickedness in bounds.
5 The Law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no pow'r to justify.
6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at his throne,
Saved by his grace through faith alone.
Topics: The Word of God Languages: English
The Law of God is Good and Wise
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78 Hymnal: LW1982 #334 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR Lyrics: 1 Lord, keep us steadfast in your Word;
Curb those who by deceit or sword
Would wrest the kingdom from your Son
And bring to nought all he has done.
2 Lord Jesus Christ, your pow'r make known,
For you are Lord of lords alone;
Defend your holy Church that we
May sing your praise triumphantly.
3 O Comforter of priceless worth,
Send peace and unity on earth;
Support us in our final strife
And lead us out of death to life. Topics: Holy Trinity; Kingdom of God; Prayer; Reformation Day; The Word of God Languages: English
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: LW1982 #147 (1982) Tune Title: ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG Lyrics: 1 That Easter Day with joy was bright;
The sun shone out with fairer light,
When, to their longing eyes restored,
The apostles saw their risen Lord!
Alleluia!
2 O Jesus, king of gentleness,
With constant love our hearts possess;
To you our lips will ever raise
The tribute of our grateful praise.
Alleluia!
3 O Christ, you are the Lord of all
In this our Easter festival,
For you will be our strength and shield
From ev'ry weapon death can wield.
Alleluia!
4 All praise, O risen Lord, we give
To you, once dead, but now alive!
To God the Father equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise!
Alleluia! Topics: Easter Languages: English
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
Look Toward the Mountains
Author: F. Samuel Janzow, b. 1913 Hymnal: LW1982 #310 (1982) Tune Title: ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG HERMAN First Line: Look toward the mountains of the Lord Topics: Eternal Life; The Church Triumphant; Witness Languages: English
Look Toward the Mountains
All Who Believe and Are Baptized
Author: Thomas H. Kingo, 1634-1703; George A. T. Rygh, 1860-1943 Hymnal: LW1982 #225 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ES IST DAS HEIL Lyrics: 1 All who believe and are baptized
Shall see the Lord's salvation;
Baptized into the death of Christ,
They are a new creation;
Through Christ's redemption they will stand
Among the glorious heav'nly band
Of ev'ry tribe and nation.
2 With one accord, O God, we pray,
Grant us your Holy Spirit;
Help us in our infirmity
Through Jesus' blood and merit;
Grant us to grow in grace each day
By holy Baptism that we may
Eternal life inherit. Topics: Holy Baptism Languages: English
All Who Believe and Are Baptized
Salvation unto Us Has Come
Author: Paul Speratus, 1484-1531 Hymnal: LW1982 #355 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ES IST DAS HEIL Lyrics: 1 Salvation unto us has come
By God's free grace and favor;
Good works cannot avert our doom,
They help and save us never.
Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone,
Who did for all the world atone;
He is our one redeemer.
2 What God did in his Law demand
And none to him could render
Caused wrath and woe on ev'ry hand
For man, the vile offender.
Our flesh has not those pure desires
The spirit of the Law requires,
And lost is our condition.
3 It was a false, misleading dream
That God his Law had given
That sinners could themselves redeem
And by their works gain heaven.
The Law is but a mirror bright
To bring the inbred sin to light
That lurks within our nature.
4 Since Christ has full atonement made
And brought to us salvation,
Each Christian therefore may be glad
And build on this foundation.
Your grace alone, dear Lord, I plead,
Your death is now my life indeed,
For you have paid my ransom.
5 Faith clings to Jesus' cross alone
And rests in him unceasing;
And by its fruits true faith is known,
With love and hope increasing.
For faith alone can justify;
Works serve our neighbor and supply
The proof that faith is living.
6 All blessing, honor, thanks, and praise
To Father, Son, and Spirit,
The God who saved us by his grace;
All glory to his merit.
O triune God in heav'n above,
You have revealed your saving love;
Your blessed name we hallow. Topics: Justification Languages: English
Salvation unto Us Has Come
A Great and Mighty Wonder
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-66; St. Germanus, c. 634-c. 734 Hymnal: LW1982 #51 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Tune Title: ES IST EIN ROS Refrain First Line: Repeat the hymn again Lyrics: 1 A great and mighty wonder,
A full and holy cure:
The virgin bears the infant
With virgin honor pure!
Refrain:
Repeat the hymn again:
"To God on high be glory
And peace on earth to men!"
2 The Word becomes incarnate
And yet remains on high,
And cherubim sing anthems
To shepherds from the sky. [Refrain]
3 While thus they sing your monarch,
Those bright angelic bands,
Rejoice, O vales and mountains,
And oceans, clap your hands. [Refrain]
4 Since all he comes to ransom,
By all be he adored,
The infant born in Bethl'em,
The Savior and the Lord. [Refrain]
5 All idol forms shall perish,
And error's arguing,
And Christ shall wield his scepter,
Our Lord, our God, our King! [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Languages: English
A Great and Mighty Wonder
Lo, How a Rose Is Growing
Author: Gracia Grindal, b. 1943 Hymnal: LW1982 #67 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Tune Title: ES IST EIN ROS Topics: Christmas Languages: English
Lo, How a Rose Is Growing
I Am Content! My Jesus Ever Lives
Author: August Crull, 1845-1923; Johann J. Möller, 1660-1733 Hymnal: LW1982 #145 (1982) Meter: 10.6.10.6.9.9.4.4 Tune Title: ES IST GENUG Lyrics: 1 I am content! My Jesus ever lives,
In whom my heart is pleased.
He has fulfilled the law of God for me,
God's wrath he hath appeased.
Since he in death could perish never,
I also shall not die forever.
I am content! I am content!
2 I am content! My Jesus is my head;
His member I shall be.
He bowed his head when on the cross he died
With cries of agony.
Now death is brought into subjection
For me too by his resurrection.
I am content! I am content!
3 I am content! My Jesus is my light,
My radiant sun of grace.
His cheering rays beam blessings forth for all,
Sweet comfort, hope, and peace.
This Easter sun has brought salvation
And everlasting exultation.
I am content! I am content!
4 I am content! At length I shall be free,
Awakened from the dead,
Arising glorious evermore to be
With you, my living head.
My Lord, earth's binding fetters sever,
Then shall my soul rejoice forever.
I am content! I am content! Topics: Affliction; Comfort and Rest; Easter; Inner Life; Life, Christian; Pilgrimage Languages: English
I Am Content! My Jesus Ever Lives
Grant, Holy Ghost, that We Behold
Author: F. Samuel Janzow, b. 1913; Bartholomäus Ringwaldt, 1530-99 Hymnal: LW1982 #336 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ES IST GEWISSLICH Topics: The Word of God Languages: English
Grant, Holy Ghost, that We Behold
The Day Is Surely Drawing Near
Author: Bartholomäus Ringwaldt, 1532-c. 1600; Philip A. Peter, 1832-1919 Hymnal: LW1982 #462 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ES IST GEWISSLICH Lyrics: 1 The day is surely drawing near
When Jesus, God's anointed,
In all his power shall appear
As judge whom God appointed.
Then fright shall banish idle mirth,
And hungry flames shall ravage earth
As Scripture long has warned us.
2 The final trumpet then shall sound
And all the earth be shaken,
And all who rest beneath the ground
Shall from their sleep awaken.
But all who live will in that hour,
By God's almighty, boundless pow'r,
Be changed at his commanding.
3 May Christ our intercessor be
And through his blood and merit
Read from his book that we are free
With all who life inherit.
Then we shall see him face to face,
With all his saints in that blest place
Which he has purchased for us.
4 O Jesus Christ, do not delay,
But hasten our salvation;
We often tremble on our way
In fear and tribulation.
Oh, hear and grant our fervent plea;
Come, mighty judge, and set us free
From death and ev'ry evil. Topics: Advent; Hope; Judgement Languages: English
The Day Is Surely Drawing Near
May God Embrace Us with His Grace
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; F. Samuel Janzow, b. 1913 Hymnal: LW1982 #288 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Tune Title: ES WOLLE GOTT UNS GNÄDIG SEIN Topics: Close of Service; Hope; Mission, Missions; Praise and Adoration; The Church Languages: English
May God Embrace Us with His Grace
Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: LW1982 #392 (1982) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: EVAN Lyrics: 1 Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
To keep his statutes still!
Oh, that my God would grant me grace
To know and do his will!
2 Order my footsteps by your Word
And make my heart sincere;
Let sin have no dominion, Lord,
But keep my conscience clear.
3 Assist my soul, too apt to stray,
A stricter watch to keep;
If ever I forget your way,
Restore your wand'ring sheep.
4 Make me to walk in your commands,
A most delightful road;
Nor let my head or heart or hands
Offend against my God. Topics: Love and Obedience; Watchfulness Languages: English
Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways
Abide with Me
Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: LW1982 #490 (1982) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Tune Title: EVENTIDE First Line: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide.
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.
2 I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour;
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who like thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me.
3 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O thou who changest not, abide with me.
4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if thou abide with me!
5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Burial; Comfort and Rest; Evening; Name of Jesus, The (New Year's Eve) Languages: English
Abide with Me
Jerusalem the Golden
Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent.; John M. Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: LW1982 #309 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: EWING Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
With milk and honey blest,
Beneath your contemplation
Sink heart and voice oppressed.
I know not, oh, I know not
What joys await us there,
What radiancy of glory,
What bliss beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Zion,
Conjubilant with song
And bright with many an angel
And all the martyr throng.
The prince is ever in them;
The daylight is serene;
The pastures of the blessed
Are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David,
And there, from care released,
The shout of those who triumph,
The song of those who feast.
And they, who with their leader
Have conquered in the fight,
Forever and forever
Are clad in robes of white.
4 Oh, sweet and blessed country
That eager hearts expect!
In mercy, Jesus, bring us
To that dear land of rest!
You are, with God the Father
And Spirit, ever blest. Topics: Burial; Eternal Life; Hope; The Church Triumphant Languages: English
Jerusalem the Golden
With the Lord Begin Your Task
Author: W. Gustave Polack, 1890-1950 Hymnal: LW1982 #483 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: FANG DEIN WERK Topics: Commitment; Morning; Trust Languages: English
With the Lord Begin Your Task
Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face
Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89 Hymnal: LW1982 #243 (1982) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Tune Title: FARLEY CASTLE Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see you face to face;
Here would I touch and handle things unseen,
Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace,
And all my weariness upon you lean.
2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God,
Here drink with you the royal wine of heav'n;
Here would I lay aside each earthly load,
Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiv'n.
3 This is the hour of banquet and of song;
Here is the heav'nly table spread anew;
Here let me feast and, feasting, still prolong
The brief bright hour of fellowship with you.
4 I have no help but yours; nor do I need
Another arm but yours to lean upon;
It is enough, O Lord, enough indeed;
My strength is in your might, your might alone.
5 Mine is the sin but yours the righteousness;
Mine is the guilt but yours the cleansing blood;
Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace:
Your blood, your righteousness, O Lord, my God.
6 Too soon we rise; the vessels disappear;
The feast, though not the love, is past and gone.
The bread and wine remove, but you are here,
Nearer than ever, still my shield and sun.
7 Feast after feast thus comes and passes by,
Yet, passing, points to that glad feast above,
Giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy,
The Lamb’s great marriage feast of bliss and love. Topics: Inner Life; The Lord's Supper Languages: English
Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face
Jesus! Oh, How Could It Be True
Author: Joseph Grigg, c. 1722-68; Benjamin Francis, 1734-99 Hymnal: LW1982 #393 (1982) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: FEDERAL STREET Lyrics: 1 Jesus! Oh, how could it be true,
A mortal man ashamed of you?
Ashamed of you, whom angels praise,
Whose glories shine through endless days?
2 Ashamed of Jesus? Sooner far
Let evening blush to own a star.
He sheds the beams of light divine
On this benighted soul of mine.
3 Ashamed of Jesus? Just as soon
Let midnight be ashamed of noon.
There's midnight in my soul till he,
Bright Morning Star, bids darkness flee.
4 Ashamed of Jesus, that dear friend
On whom my hopes of heav'n depend?
No; when I blush, be this my shame,
That I no more revere his name.
5 Ashamed of Jesus? Yes, I may
When I've no guilt to wash away,
No tear to wipe, no good to crave,
No fear to quell, no soul to save.
6 Till then--nor is my boasting vain--
Till then I boast a Savior slain;
And oh, may this my glory be,
That Christ is not ashamed of me! Topics: Love and Obedience Languages: English
Jesus! Oh, How Could It Be True
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: F. Pratt Green, b. 1903 Hymnal: LW1982 #449 (1982) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Tune Title: FEDERICKTOWN Topics: Arts and Music; Praise and Adoration Languages: English
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
For All Your Saints, O Lord
Author: Richard Mant, 1776-1848 Hymnal: LW1982 #195 (1982) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: FESTAL SONG Lyrics: 1 For all your saints, O Lord,
Who strove in you to live,
Who followed you, obeyed, adored,
Our grateful hymn receive.
2 For all your saints, O Lord,
Who strove in you to die,
Who counted you their great reward,
Accept our thankful cry.
3 They all in life and death,
With you, their Lord, in view,
Learned from your Holy Spirit's breath
To suffer and to do.
4 For this your name we bless
And humbly pray anew
That we like them in holiness
May live and die in you.
5 To God, the Father, Son,
And Spirit, ever blest,
The One in Three, the Three in One,
Be endless praise addressed. Topics: Communion of Saints; Lesser Festivals Languages: English
For All Your Saints, O Lord
Be Still, My Soul
Author: Catharina von Schlegel, b. 1697; Jane Borthwick, 1813-97 Hymnal: LW1982 #510 (1982) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Tune Title: FINLANDIA First Line: Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; your best, your heav'nly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul; your God will undertake
To guide the future as he has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.
3 Be still, my soul; though dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears;
Then you will better know his love, his heart,
Who comes to soothe your sorrows and your fears.
Be still, my soul; your Jesus can repay
From his own fullness all he takes away.
4 Be still, my soul; the hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Topics: Spiritual Songs Languages: English
Be Still, My Soul
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835-93 Hymnal: LW1982 #59 (1982) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Tune Title: FOREST GREEN Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep
And dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting light.
The hopes and fears
Of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary,
And, gathered all above
While mortals sleep,
The angels keep
Their watch of wond'ring love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing
To God the king
And peace to all the earth!
3 How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is giv'n!
So God imparts
To human hearts
The blessings of his heav'n.
No ear may hear his coming;
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will
Receive him, still
The dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin,
And enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
Oh, come to us,
Abide with us,
Our Lord Immanuel!
Topics: Christmas Languages: English
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Sing, My Tongue
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-66; Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, 530-609 Hymnal: LW1982 #117 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Tune Title: FORTUNATUS NEW First Line: Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Topics: Holy Cross Day; Passion Week Languages: English
Sing, My Tongue
How Firm a Foundation
Hymnal: LW1982 #411 (1982) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Tune Title: FOUNDATION First Line: How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said
Who unto the Savior for refuge have fled?
2 Fear not, I am with you, oh, be not dismayed,
For I am your God and will still give you aid;
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 When through fiery trials your pathway will lie,
My grace, all-sufficient, will be your supply.
The flames will not hurt you; I only design
Your dross to consume and your gold to refine.
4 Throughout all their lifetime my people will prove
My sov’reign, eternal, unchangeable love;
And then, when gray hairs will their temples adorn,
Like lambs they will still in my bosom be borne. Topics: Faith; Trust Languages: English
How Firm a Foundation
Within the Father's House
Author: James R. Woodford, 1820-85 Hymnal: LW1982 #80 (1982) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: FRANCONIA Lyrics: 1 Within the Father's house
The Son has found his home,
And to his temple suddenly
The Lord of life has 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 giv'n
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 pond'ring hearts await
The full epiphany.
5 Lord, enter now our souls
And teach us by your grace
Each dim revealing of yourself
With loving awe to trace
6 Till we behold your face
And know as we are known
You, Father, Son, and Holy ghost,
Coequal Three in One.
Topics: Epiphany Languages: English
Within the Father's House
Our Children Jesus Calls
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-51; Henry U. Onderdonk, 1789-1858 Hymnal: LW1982 #228 (1982) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: FRANCONIA Lyrics: 1 Our children Jesus calls
To his most dear embrace.
He holds them in almighty arms,
Enfolds them in his grace.
2 "Let them approach," he says,
"Nor scorn their humble claim;
The heirs of heav'n are such as these;
For such as these I came."
3 With joy we bring them, Lord,
Devoting them to you,
And pray, "As you show love to us,
So love our children, too." Topics: Holy Baptism Languages: English
Our Children Jesus Calls
Comfort, Comfort These My People
Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-84; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78 Hymnal: LW1982 #28 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort these my people,
Speak of peace!" so says our God.
"Comfort these who sit in darkness
Groaning under sin's dread rod.
To my people I proclaim
Pardon now in Jesus' name.
Tell them that their sins I cover,
That their warfare now is over!"
2 Yes, our sins the Lord will pardon,
Blotting out each dark misdeed.
All that well deserved his anger
He no more will see nor heed.
We who languished many a day
Under guilt now washed away,
We exchange our pining sadness
For his comfort, peace, and gladness!
3 Now the herald's voice is crying
In the desert far and near,
Calling us to true repentance,
For the kingdom now is here!
Oh, that warning cry obey,
Oh, prepare for God a way,
Let the valleys rise to meet him,
Let the hills bow down to greet him!
4 Straight must be what long was crooked;
Make the roughest places plain!
Let your hearts be true and humble,
Ready for his holy reign!
Here the glory of the Lord
Stands so graciously revealed
That all people see the token
That God's word is never broken!
Topics: Advent; Evangelism Languages: English
Comfort, Comfort These My People
Praise and Thanks and Adoration
Author: Thomas H. Kingo, 1634-1703 Hymnal: LW1982 #387 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR Topics: Close of Service; Love and Obedience; Praise and Adoration Languages: English
Praise and Thanks and Adoration
For Jerusalem You're Weeping
Author: Anna B. D. Hoppe, 1889-1941 Hymnal: LW1982 #390 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR Topics: Love and Obedience Languages: English
For Jerusalem You're Weeping
Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-78 Hymnal: LW1982 #18 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Tune Title: FREUEN WIR UNS ALL IN EIN First Line: Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding! Lyrics: 1 Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding!
"Christ is near," we hear it say.
"Cast away the works of darkness,
All you children of the day!"
2 Startled at the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, its sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.
3 See, the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heav'n.
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all, to be forgiv'n;
4 So, when next he comes in glory
And the world is wrapped in fear,
He will shield us with his mercy
And with words of love draw near.
5 Honor, glory, might, dominion
To the Father and the Son
With the everliving Spirit
While eternal ages run! Topics: Advent; Second Coming of Christ Languages: English
Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding
Oh, Rejoice, All Christians, Loudly
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78; Christian Keimann, 1607-62 Hymnal: LW1982 #40 (1982) Meter: 8.7.7.8.7.7 with refrain Tune Title: FREUET EUCH, IHR CHRISTEN Refrain First Line: Joy, O joy, all hearts embracing Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
1 Oh, rejoice, all Christians, loudly,
For our joys have now begun:
Christ is born as Mary's son.
Tell abroad his goodness proudly,
Who our race has honored so,
That he lives with us below.
Refrain:
Joy, O joy, all hearts embracing,
God in Christ himself abasing,
Our adoring love enshrining,
Here the sun of grace lies shining!
2 See, my soul, your Savior choosing
Poverty and weakness too,
In such love he comes to you.
Neither crib nor cross refusing,
All he suffers for your good,
To redeem you by his blood. [Refrain]
3 Lord, how shall I thank you rightly?
I am saved eternally
By your life and death for me.
Let me not regard you lightly
But on you in faith depend,
Praising you, my heav'nly friend. [Refrain]
4 Jesus, guard and guide your members,
Make us children of your grace,
Hear our payers in ev'ry place.
Quicken now faith's glowing embers,
Give all Christians, far and near,
Holy peace, a glad new year. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; New Year Languages: English
Oh, Rejoice, All Christians, Loudly
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: LW1982 #82 (1982) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: FREUT EUCH, IHR LIEBEN Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's anointed,
Great David's greater son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
His reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
To set the captive free,
To take away transgression
And rule in equity.
2 He comes with rescue speedy
To those who suffer wrong,
To help the poor and needy
And bid the weak be strong;
To give them songs for sighing,
Their darkness turn to light,
Whose souls, condemned and dying,
Were precious in his sight.
3 He shall come down like showers
Upon the fruitful earth;
And love, joy, hope, like flowers,
Spring in his path to birth.
Before him on the mountains
Shall peace, the herald, go;
And righteousness in fountains
From hill to valley flow.
4 Kings shall fall down before him
And gold and incense bring;
All nations shall adore him,
His praise all people sing.
To him shall prayer unceasing
And daily vows ascend:
His kingdom still increasing,
A kingdom without end.
Topics: Affliction; Epiphany; Evangelism; Kingdom of God; Mission, Missions Languages: English
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Once Again My Heart Rejoices
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76; Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78 Hymnal: LW1982 #39 (1982) Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Tune Title: FRÖHLICH SOLL MEIN HERZE SPRINGEN Lyrics: 1 Once again my heart rejoices
As I hear
Far and near
Sweetest angel voices.
"Christ is born!" their choirs are singing
Till the air
Ev'rywhere
Now with joy is ringing!
2 Should we still fear God's displeasure,
Who, to save,
Freely gave
His most precious treasure?
To redeem us, he has given
His own Son,
Cherished one,
From his throne in heaven.
3 Hark! his voice, our hearts delighting,
Softly greets,
It entreats,
All the world inviting:
"Children, from the sins that grieve you
You are freed;
All you need
I will surely give you!"
4 Come, then, banish all your sadness,
One and all,
Great and small,
Come with songs of gladness!
Let your thankful hearts now hold him
Savior, dear,
Ever near,
Lovingly enfold him! Topics: Christmas Languages: English
Once Again My Heart Rejoices
Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
Author: Daniel March, 1816-1909 Hymnal: LW1982 #318 (1982) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: GALILEAN Lyrics: 1 Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,
"Who will go and work today?
Fields are white and harvests waiting,
Who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the master calls you;
Rich reward he offers free.
Who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I. Send me, send me"?
2 If you cannot speak like angels,
If you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus;
You can say he died for all.
If you cannot rouse the wicked
With the judgment’s dread alarms,
You can lead the little children
To the Savior’s waiting arms.
3 If you cannot be a watchman,
Standing high on Zion's wall,
Pointing out the path to heaven,
Off'ring life and peace to all,
With your prayers and with your bounties
You can do what God demands;
You can be like faithful Aaron,
Holding up the prophet's hands.
4 Let none hear you idly saying,
“There is nothing I can do,”
While the multitudes are dying
And the master calls for you.
Take the task he gives you gladly;
Let his work your pleasure be.
Answer quickly when he calls you,
“Here am I. Send me, send me!” Topics: Invitation; Missions Languages: English
Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
Love Came Down at Christmas
Author: Christina G. Rossetti, 1830-94 Hymnal: LW1982 #46 (1982) Meter: 6.7.6.7 Tune Title: GARTAN Lyrics: 1 Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love divine;
Love was born at Christmas,
Star and angels gave the sign.
2 Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, Love divine;
Worship we our Jesus:
But wherewith for sacred sign?
3 Love shall be our token,
Love be yours and love be mine,
Love to God and all men,
Love for plea and gift and sign. Topics: Christmas Languages: English
Love Came Down at Christmas
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