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Thy presence, gracious God, afford

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 174 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thy presence, gracious God, afford, Prepare us to receive Thy Word; Now let Thy voice engage our ear, And faith be mixed with what we hear. 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove, And fix our hearts and hopes above; With food divine may we be fed, And satisfied with living bread. 3 To us the sacred Word apply With sovereign power and energy; And may we, in Thy faith and fear, Reduce to practice what we hear. 4 Father, in us Thy Son reveal; Teach us to know and do Thy will; Thy saving power and love display, And guide us to the realms of day. Topics: The Beginning of Worship

Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation

Meter: 8.7.6.1 Appears in 289 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, Thou art the sure foundation, Thou the head and corner-stone; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Thou Thy Zion's help forever, And her Confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, today! With Thy wonted loving-kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray; And Thy fullest benediction Shed within these walls alway. 3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, What they gain from Thee forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; One in might, and one in glory, While eternal ages run. Topics: Church

Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own

Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own Thy cross, O make Thy succor quickly known! The schemes of those who long our blood have sought Bring Thou to naught. 2 Do Thou Thyself for us Thy children fight, Withstand the Devil, quell his rage and might, Whate'er assails Thy members left below, Do Thou o'erthrow. 3 And give us Thy peace: peace in the Church and school, Peace to the powers who o'er our country rule, Peace to the conscience, peace within the heart Do Thou impart. 4 So shall Thy goodness here be still adored, Thou Guardian of Thy little flock, dear Lord; And heaven and earth through all eternity Shall worship Thee. Topics: Reformation

Father of mercies, in Thy Word

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 755 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in Thy Word What endless glory shines! Forever be Thy Name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3 O may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light! 4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord! Be Thou forever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred Word, And view my Savior there. Topics: The Word and the Church Glory of the Word

Fear not, O little flock, the Foe

Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 106 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Fear not, 0 little flock, the Foe Who madly seeks your overthrow; Dread not his rage and power: What though your courage sometimes faints, His seeming triumph o'er God's saints Lasts but a little hour. 2 Be of good cheer; your cause belongs To Him who can avenge your wrongs; Leave it to Him, our Lord, Though hidden yet from mortal eyes, His Gideon shall for you arise, Uphold you and His Word. 3 As true as God's own Word is true, Not earth nor hell with all their crew Against us shall prevail. A jest and byword are they grown; God is with us; we are His own; Our victory cannot fail. 4 Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer! Great Captain, now Thine arm make bare, Fight for us once again! So shall Thy saints and martyrs raise A mighty chorus to Thy praise, World without end: Amen! Topics: Reformation

From Greenland's icy mountains

Meter: 7.6.8.1 Appears in 1,680 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown; The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high,-- Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! O salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole; Till o'er our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. Topics: Church

Glorious things of Thee are spoken

Meter: 8.7.8.1 Appears in 1,292 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of Thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He, whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for His own abode: On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation’s walls surrounded, Thou may’st smile at all thy foes. 2 See, the streams of living waters Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove. Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst t’assuage? Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. 3 Savior, since of Zion’s city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name. Fading is the worldling’s pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion’s children know. Topics: Church

Great is the Lord our God

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 301 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord our God, And let His praise be great; He makes the Church His own abode, His most delightful seat. 2 In Zion God is known, A refuge in distress; How bright has His salvation shone Through all her palaces. 3 Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold, Where His own sheep have been. 4 In every new distress We’ll to His house repair; We'll think upon His wondrous grace, And seek deliverance there. Topics: Church

Here, in Thy name, eternal God

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 106 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Here, in Thy name, eternal God, We build this earthly house for Thee; O choose it for Thy fixed abode, And keep it from all error free. 2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face, And dying sinners pray to live, Hear Thou in heaven, Thy dwelling-place, And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive. 3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim The blessed Gospel of Thy Son, Still by the power of His great name Be mighty signs and wonders done. 4 When children's voices raise the song, Hosanna to the heavenly King! Let heaven, with earth, the strain prolong, Hosanna! let the angels sing. 5 Thy glory never hence depart; Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone: Thy kingdom come to every heart, In every bosom fix Thy throne. Topics: Church

How beauteous are their feet

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 711 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How beauteous are at their feet, Who stand on Zion's hill; Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal! 2 How charming is their voice; How sweet their tidings are! "Zion, behold thy Savior-King; He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our ears That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found. 4 How blessed are our eyes That see this heavenly light; Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare His arm Through all the earth abroad: Let all the nations now behold Their Savior and their God. Topics: Church