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Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: BWHT1899 #425 (1899) Tune Title: DOWNS 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 Thy 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;
And, should I e'er forget Thy way,
Restore Thy wandering sheep.
4 Make me to walk in Thy commands;
'Tis a delightful road:
Nor let my lips, or heart, or hands
Offend against my God.
Amen. Topics: Change of Heart; Conscience; Faith Power of; Fellowship with God; Grace Growth in; Heart Purity of; Sanctification Languages: English
Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
From all who dwell below the skies
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: BWHT1899 #79 (1899) Tune Title: DUKE STREET Lyrics: 1 From all who dwell below the skies
Let the Creator's praise arise;
Let the Redeemer's name be sung
Through every land, by every tongue.
2 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord:
Eternal truth attends Thy word,
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore,
Till suns shall rise and set no more.
3 Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring;
In songs of praise divinely sing;
The great salvation loud proclaim,
And shout for joy the Saviour's name.
4 In every land begin the song:
To every land the strains belong;
In cheerful sounds all voices raise,
And fill the world with loudest praise.
Amen. Topics: God Creator; God Mercies of; God Truth of; Praise To God Languages: English
From all who dwell below the skies
Courage, my soul! while God is near
Author: Anon. Hymnal: BWHT1899 #512 (1899) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: DUKE STREET Lyrics: 1 Courage, my soul! while God is near,
What enemy hast thou to fear?
How canst thou want a sure defence,
Whose refuge is Omnipotence?
2 Though thickest dangers crowd my way,
My God can chase my fears away:
My steadfast heart on Him relies,
And all those dangers still defies.
3 Though billows after billows roll
To overwhelm my sinking soul
Firm as a rock my faith shall stand,
Upheld by God's almighty hand.
4 In life His presence is my aid;
In death 'twill guide me through the shade,
Chase all my rising fears away,
And turn my darkness into day.
Amen. Topics: Faith Assurance of; Faith Blessedness of; Faith Power of; Faith Walking by; Fear Dispelled; God Omnipotent; Providence; Trust In God Languages: English
Courage, my soul! while God is near
Great God, how infinite art Thou!
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: BWHT1899 #97 (1899) Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 Great God, how infinite art Thou!
How frail and weak are we!
Let the whole race of creatures bow
And pay their praise to Thee.
2 Thy throne eternal ages stood,
Ere earth or heaven was made;
Thou art the ever-living God,
Were all the nations dead.
3 Nature and time all open lie
To Thine immense survey,
From the formation of the sky
To the last awful day.
4 Eternity, with all its years,
Stands present to Thy view;
To Thee there's nothing old appears,
To Thee there's nothing new.
5 Our lives through various scenes are drawn,
And vexed with trifling cares;
While Thine eternal thought moves on
Thine undisturbed affairs.
Amen. Topics: Eternity; God All-seeing; God Eternal and Unchangeable; God Infinite; God Majesty of; God Omnipresent; God Omnipresent; God Unsearchable; Praise To God Languages: English
Great God, how infinite art Thou!
Am I a soldier of the cross
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: BWHT1899 #539a (1899) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: DURING Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
A follower of the Lamb?
And shall I fear to own His cause?
Or blush to speak His name?
2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed through bloody seas?
3 Are there no foes for me to face?
Must I not stem the flood?
Is this vile world a friend to grace,
To help me on to God?
4 Sure I must fight if I would reign;
Increase my courage, Lord!
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy word.
5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war,
Shall conquer, though they die;
They see the triumph from afar,
By faith they bring it nigh.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all Thine armies shine
In robes of vict'ry through the skies,
The glory shall be Thine.
Amen. Topics: Ashamed of Jesus; Christians Steadfastness of; Christian conflict; Self-Denial; Service; Temptation Languages: English
Am I a soldier of the cross
Friend after friend departs
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: BWHT1899 #574 (1899) Tune Title: DWIGHT Lyrics: 1 Friend after friend departs:
Who hath not lost a friend?
There is no union here of hearts,
That finds not here an end:
Were this frail world our only rest,
Living or dying, none were blest.
2 Beyond the flight of time,
Beyond the reign of death,
There surely is some blessèd clime,
Where life is not a breath,
Nor life's affections, transient fire,
Whose sparks fly upward to expire.
3 There is a world above,
Where parting is unknown;
A whole eternity of love
Formed for the good alone;
And faith beholds the dying here
Translated to that glorious sphere.
4 Thus star by star declines,
Till all are passed away;
As morning high and higher shines
To pure and perfect day;
Nor sink those stars in empty night,
But hide themselves in heaven's own light.
Amen. Topics: Burial; Funerals; Immortality Languages: English
Friend after friend departs
"Christ, the Lord, is risen today"
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: BWHT1899 #261a (1899) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Tune Title: EASTER HYMN Lyrics: 1 "Christ, the Lord, is risen today," Alleluia.
Sons of men, and angels say: Alleluia.
Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia.
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply! Alleluia.
2 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia.
Fought the fight, the battle won; Alleluia.
Lo, the Sun's eclipse is o'er, Alleluia.
Lo, He sets in blood no more! Alleluia.
3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal; Alleluia.
Christ hath burst the gates of hell! Alleluia.
Death in vain forbids His rise; Alleluia.
Christ hath opened Paradise. Alleluia.
4 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia.
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia.
Dying once, He all doth save: Alleluia.
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia.
5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia.
Praise to Thee by both be given! Alleluia.
Thee we greet, triumphant now! Alleluia.
Hail, the Resurrection Thou! Alleluia.
Amen. Topics: Angels; Atonement Completed; Christ Conqueror; Christ Joy of believers in; Christ The Life; Christ Our Passover; Christ Resurrection of; Christ Pledge of our Resurrection; Christ Triumph of; Death Conquered; Easter Languages: English
"Christ, the Lord, is risen today"
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
Author: Simon Browne Hymnal: BWHT1899 #174 (1899) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: EFFINGHAM Lyrics: 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove,
With light and comfort from above,
Be Thou our guardian, Thou our guide;
O'er every thought and step preside.
2 The light of truth to us display,
That we may know and choose Thy way;
Plant holy fear in every heart,
That we from Thee may ne'er depart.
3 Lead us to holiness, the road
That we must take to dwell with God;
Lead us to Christ, the living Way,
Nor let us from His pastures stray.
4 Lead us to God, our final rest,
To be with Him for ever blest:
Lead us to heaven, that we may share
Fulness of joy for ever there.
Amen Topics: Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Mocked; Holy Spirit Work of the; Holy Spirit Worshiped; Praise To the Holy Spirit; Witness of the Spirit Languages: English
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
A mighty stronghold is our God
Author: Joel Swartz; Martin Luther Hymnal: BWHT1899 #343 (1899) Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Lyrics: 1 A mighty stronghold is our God,
A sure defence and weapon;
He helps us free from every need
Which hath us now o'er taken.
The old angry foe
Now means us deadly woe;
Deep guile and great might
Are his dread arms in fight,--
On earth is not His equal.
2 In our own strength can naught be done--
Our loss were soon effected;
There fights for us the Proper One,
By God himself elected.
Ask you who frees us?
It is Christ Jesus--
The Lord Sabaoth,
There is no other God;
He'll hold the field of battle.
3 And were the world with devils filled,
All waiting to devour us;
We'll still succeed, so God hath willed,--
They cannot overpower us:
The Prince of this world
To hell shall be hurled;
He seeks to alarm,
But shall do us no harm;
The smallest word can fell Him.
4 The Word they still must let remain,
And for that have no merit;
For He is with us on the plain,
By His good gifts and Spirit:
Destroy they our life,
Goods, fame, child and wife?
Let all pass amain,
They still no conquest gain,
For ours is still the kingdom.
Amen.
Topics: Battle Hymn Luther's; God our shepherd; Missions; Reformation Festival Languages: English
A mighty stronghold is our God
Another six days' work is done
Author: Joseph Stennett Hymnal: BWHT1899 #41 (1899) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: EL PARAN Lyrics: 1 Another six day's work is done,
Another Sabbath is begun;
Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest,
Improve the day thy God has blest.
2 Come, bless the Lord, whose love assigns
So sweet a rest to wearied minds;
Provides an antepast of heaven,
And gives this day the food of seven.
3 Oh that our thoughts and thanks may rise
As grateful incense to the skies;
And draw from heaven that sweet repose
Which none but he that feels it knows.
4 With joy God's wondrous works we view
In various scenes, both old and new;
With praise we think on mercies past,
With hope we future pleasures taste.
5 In holy duties let the day,
In holy pleasures pass away:
How sweet a Sabbath thus to spend,
In hope of one that ne'er shall end!
Amen. Topics: Lord's Day Emblem of eternal rest Languages: English
Another six days' work is done
Lo, what a pleasing sight
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: BWHT1899 #289 (1899) Tune Title: ELATION Lyrics: 1 Lo, what a pleasing sight
Are brethren that agree!
How blest are all whose hearts unite
In bonds of piety.
2 From those celestial springs,
Such streams of comfort flow,
As no increase of riches brings,
Nor honors can bestow.
3 All in their stations move,
And each performs his part,
In all the cares of life and love,
With sympathizing heart.
4 Formed for the purest joys,
By one desire possest,
One aim the zeal of all employs,
To make each other blest.
5 'Tis the same pleasure fills
The breast in worlds above,
Where joy, like morning-dew, distils,
And all the air is love.
Amen. Topics: Love brotherly; Church Communion of Saints Languages: English
Lo, what a pleasing sight
If thou but suffer God to guide thee
Hymnal: BWHT1899 #485b (1899) Tune Title: ELBE Lyrics: 1 If thou but suffer God to guide thee,
And hope in Him through all thy ways,
He'll give thee strength whate'er betide thee,
And bear thee through the evil days.
Who trusts in God's unchanging love
Builds on the Rock that cannot move.
2 Only be still, and wait His leisure
In cheerful hope with heart content
To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure
And all-deserving love hath sent;
Nor doubt our inmost wants are known
To Him who chose us for His own.
3 Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving;
So do thine own part faithfully,
And trust His word; though undeserving,
Thou yet shalt find it true for thee:
God never yet forsook at need
The soul that trusted Him indeed.
Amen. Languages: English
If thou but suffer God to guide thee
Let saints on earth in concert sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: BWHT1899 #285 (1899) Tune Title: ELLACOMBE Lyrics: 1 Let saints on earth in concert sing
With those to glory gone;
For all the servants of our King,
In earth and heaven are one.
One family--we dwell in Him--
One church above, beneath,
Though now divided by the stream--
The narrow stream of death.
2 One army of the living God,
To His command we bow;
Part of the host have crossed the flood,
And part are crossing now.
E'en now to their eternal home
Some happy spirits fly;
And we are to the margin come,
And soon will have to die.
3 E'en now, by faith, we join our hands
With those that went before,
And greet the ransomed blessèd bands
Upon th'eternal shore.
Lord Jesus, be our constant guide;
And when the word is given.
Bid death's cold flood its waves divide,
And land us safe in heaven.
Amen. Topics: Christians Fellowship of; Church Communion of Saints; Church nature of; Church Unity of; Communion with saints; Peace Among Brethren; Sympathy Of Christians Languages: English
Let saints on earth in concert sing
Spirit of God descend upon my heart
Author: George Croly Hymnal: BWHT1899 #394 (1899) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Tune Title: ELLERTON Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth, thro' all its pulses move;
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
No sudden rending of the veil of clay,
No angel visitant, no opening skies;
But take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Teach me to feel that Thou are always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unceasing prayer.
4 Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love,--
One holy passion filling all my frame:
The kindling of the Heaven-descended Dove,
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame.
Amen. Topics: Holy Spirit Mocked; Supplication Languages: English
Spirit of God descend upon my heart
O Thou, the contrite sinners' Friend!
Author: Charlotte Elliott Hymnal: BWHT1899 #393 (1899) Tune Title: ELLIOTT Lyrics: 1 O Thou, the contrite sinners' Friend,
Who, loving, lov'st them to the end,
On this alone my hopes depend,
That Thou wilt plead for me.
2 When weary in the Christian race,
Far off appears my resting-place,
And, fainting, I mistrust Thy grace,
Then, Saviour, plead for me.
3 When I have erred and gone astray,
Afar from Thine and wisdom's way,
And see no glimmering, guiding ray,
Still, Saviour, plead for me.
4 When Satan, by my sins made bold,
Strives from Thy cross to loose my hold,
Then with Thy pitying arms enfold,
And plead, oh, plead for me!
5 And when my dying hour draws near,
Darkened with anguish, guilt and fear,
Then to my fainting sight appear,
Pleading in heaven for me.
6 When the full light of heavenly day
Reveals my sins in dead array,
Say Thou hast washed them all away;
Oh, say Thou plead'st for me!
Amen. Topics: Christ Friend; Christ Intercession of; Supplication Languages: English
O Thou, the contrite sinners' Friend!
Come, ye thankful people, come
Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: BWHT1899 #555a (1899) Tune Title: ELTHAM Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of Harvest Home!
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin:
God our Maker doth provide
For our wants to be supplied!
Come to God's own temple, come,
Raise the song of Harvest Home!
2 We ourselves are God's own field,
Fruit unto His praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown;
First the blade, and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear;
Grant, O Harvest-Lord, that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be!
3 For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take His harvest home:
From His field shall in that day
All offenses purge away:
Give His angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast;
But the fruitful ears to store
In His garner evermore.
4 Then, thou Church Triumphant, come,
Raise the song of Harvest Home!
All are safely gathered in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin:
There forever purified,
In God's garner to abide;
Come, ten thousand angels, come,
Raise the glorious Harvest Home!
Amen. Topics: Harvest; God In nature; Seasons; Thanksgiving Day Languages: English
Come, ye thankful people, come
With broken heart and contrite sigh
Author: Cornelius Elven Hymnal: BWHT1899 #376 (1899) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ELVEN Lyrics: 1 With broken heart and contrite sigh
A trembling sinner, Lord, I cry:
Thy pardoning grace is rich and free:
O God, be merciful to me!
2 I smite upon my troubled breast,
With deep and conscience guilt oppressed;
Christ and His cross my only plea:
O God, be merciful to me!
3 Nor alms, nor deeds that I have done,
Can for a single sin atone;
To Calvary alone I flee:
O God, be merciful to me!
4 And when, redeemed from sin and hell,
With all the ransomed throng I dwell,
My raptured song shall ever be,
God hath been merciful to me!
Amen. Topics: Self Abasement; Confession of Sin; Contrition; Heart Broken; Mercy of God; Penitence; Repentance Languages: English
With broken heart and contrite sigh
Ye humble souls, approach your God
Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: BWHT1899 #90 (1899) Tune Title: ELVET Lyrics: 1 Ye humble souls, approach your God
With songs of sacred praise;
For He is good, immensely good,
And kind are all His ways.
2 All nature owns His guardian care;
In Him we live and move;
But nobler benefits declare
The wonders of His love.
3 He gave His Son, His only Son
To ransom us from sin:
'Tis thus He makes His goodness known,--
Where shall our praise begin!
4 To this dear refuge, Lord we come;
On this our hope relies;
A safe defense, a peaceful home,
When storms of trouble rise.
Amen. Topics: Delight in God and His Service; God Goodness of; God Love of; Praise To God Languages: English
Ye humble souls, approach your God
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: BWHT1899 #139 (1899) Tune Title: EMMANUEL Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer's praise!
The glories of my God and King,
The triumphs of His grace!
2 My gracious Master and my God,
Assist me to proclaim,
To spread thro' all the earth abroad
The honors of Thy name.
3 Jesus the name that calms our fears,
That bids our sorrows cease;
'Tis music in the sinner's ears;
'Tis life and health and peace.
4 He breaks the power of reigning sin,
He sets the prisoner free;
His blood can make the foulest clean;
His blood avails for me.
5 Glory to God, and praise and love,
Be ever, ever given;
By saints below and saints above,
The Church in earth and heaven.
Amen. Topics: Christ Blood of; Christ Master; Christ Praise to; Christ Redeemer; Forgiveness Of Sin; Grace Magnified; Jesus name of; Joy; Power of Jesus' Name; Praise To Christ; Salvation Joy at Languages: English
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing
Thou Shepherd of Israel divine
Author: Charles Wesley; John Wesley Hymnal: BWHT1899 #431 (1899) Tune Title: ENON'S ISLE Lyrics: 1 Thou Shepherd of Israel divine,
The joy and desire of my heart,
For closer communion I pine,
I long to reside where Thou art:
The pasture I languish to find,
Where all, who their Shepherd obey,
Are fed, on Thy boson reclined,
And screened from the heat of the day.
2 Ah! show me that happiest place,
That place of Thy people's abode,
Where saints in an ecstasy gaze,
And hang on a crucified God!
Thy love for a sinner declare,
Thy passion and death on the tree;
My spirit to Calvary bear,
To suffer and triumph with Thee.
3 'Tis there with the lambs of Thy flock,
There only I covet to rest,
To lie at the foot of the Rock,
Or rise to be hid in Thy breast;
'Tis there I would always abide,
And never a moment depart;
Concealed in the cleft of Thy side,
Eternally held in Thy heart.
Amen. Topics: Communion With Christ; Fellowship with God Languages: English
Thou Shepherd of Israel divine
No, no, it is not dying
Author: Robinson P. Dunn; Caesar Malan Hymnal: BWHT1899 #562 (1899) Meter: 7.6.7.7.6 Tune Title: ENOS Lyrics: 1 No, no, it is not dying,
To go unto our God;
This gloomy earth forsaking,
Our journey homeward taking
Along the starry road.
2 No, no, it is not dying
Heaven's citizen to be;
A crown immortal wearing,
And rest unbroken sharing,
From care and conflict free.
3 No, no, it is not dying
The Shepherd's voice to know:
His sheep He ever leadeth,
His peaceful flock He feedeth,
Where living pastures grow.
4 No, no it is not dying
To wear a lordly crown;
Among God's people dwelling,
The glorious triumph swelling
Of Him whose sway we own.
5 Oh, no, this is not dying,
Thou Saviour of mankind!
There streams of love are flowing,
No hindrance ever knowing:
Here only drops we find.
Amen. Topics: Death Confidence in; Death Conquered; Funerals; Immortality Languages: English
No, no, it is not dying
Emmanuel! we sing Thy praise
Author: Paul Gerhardt; Unknown Hymnal: BWHT1899 #140 (1899) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ERFURT Lyrics: 1 Immanuel! we sing Thy praise,
Thou Prince of Life! Thou Fount of Grace!
With all Thy saints, Thee, Lord, we sing;
Praise, honor, thanks, to Thee we bring.
2 E’er since the world began to be,
How many a heart hath longed for Thee!
And Thou, O long-expected Guest,
Hast come at last to make us blest!
3 Now art Thou here: we know Thee now:
In lowly manger liest Thou;
A Child, yet makest all things great;
Poor, yet is earth Thy robe of state.
4 Now fearless I can look on Thee:
From sin and grief Thou set'st me free:
Thou bearest wrath, Thou conquerest death,
Fear turns to joy Thy glance beneath.
Amen. Topics: Christ Emmanuel; Christ Our Guest; Christ Humiliation of; Christ Praise to; Immanuel; Praise To Christ Languages: English
Emmanuel! we sing Thy praise
Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest
Author: Martin Luther Hymnal: BWHT1899 #223 (1899) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ERFURT Lyrics: 1 Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest,
Through whom the sinful world is blest!
Thou com'st to share our misery,
What thanks shall we return to Thee?
2 Yet were the world ten times as wide
With gold and jewels beautified,
It would be far too small to be
A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee.
3 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.
4 Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son has given;
While angels sing with joyous mirth
A glad New Year to all the earth.
Amen. Topics: Children's Hymn; Christ First Advent; Christ Childhood of; Christ Our Guest; Christmas; New Year Languages: English
Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest
What a friend we have in Jesus
Author: Joseph Scriven Hymnal: BWHT1899 #427 (1899) Tune Title: ERIE Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear;
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer.
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear--
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a Friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge,--
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He'll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Amen. Topics: Christ Friend; Christ Sympathy of; Fellowship with God; Prayer; Sympathy Of Christ Languages: English
What a friend we have in Jesus
They come, God's messengers of love
Author: Robert Campbell Hymnal: BWHT1899 #566 (1899) Tune Title: ERNAN Lyrics: 1 They come, God’s messengers of love,
They come from realms of peace above,
From homes of never-fading light,
From blissful mansions ever bright.
2 They come to watch around us here,
To soothe our sorrow, calm our fear:
And whisper to the willing heart,
"O Christian soul, in peace depart."
3 Blest Jesus, Thou whose groans and tears
Have sanctified frail nature’s fears,
To earth in bitter sorrow weighed,
Thou didst not scorn Thine angel’s aid.
4 An angel guard to us supply,
When on the bed of death we lie;
And by Thine own almighty power,
Oh, shield us in the last dread hour.
Amen. Topics: Death Confidence in; Death of Christians; Funerals Languages: English
They come, God's messengers of love
God of mercy! God of grace!
Author: John Taylor Hymnal: BWHT1899 #385 (1899) Tune Title: ESHTEMOA Lyrics: 1 God of mercy! God of grace!
Hear our penitential songs;
Oh, restore Thy suppliant race,
Thou to whom our praise belongs!
2 Deep regret for follies past,
Talents wasted, time misspent;
Hearts debased by worldly cares,
Thankless for the blessings lent;
3 Foolish fears and fond desires;
Vain regrets for things as vain;
Lips too seldom taught to praise,
Oft to murmur and complain;
4 These, and every secret fault,
Filled with grief and shame, we own;
Humbled at Thy feet we lie,
Seeking pardon from Thy throne.
Amen. Topics: Self Abasement; Backsliding; Love brotherly; Confession of Sin; Contrition; Spiritual Declension; Inconstancy; Lukewarmness; Penitence; Repentance; Wandering from God Languages: English
God of mercy! God of grace!
Jesus, grant me this, I pray
Author: Anon. Hymnal: BWHT1899 #412 (1899) Tune Title: ESHTEMOA Lyrics: 1 Jesus, grant me this, I pray,
Ever in Thy heart to stay;
Let me evermore abide
Hidden in Thy wounded side.
2 If the Evil One prepare,
Or the world, a tempting snare,
I am safe when I abide
In Thy heart and wounded side.
3 If the flesh, more dangerous still,
Tempt my soul to deeds of ill,
Naught I fear, when I abide
In Thy heart and wounded side.
4 Death will come one day to me;
Jesus, cast me not from Thee:
Dying, let me still abide
In Thy heart and wounded side.
Amen. Topics: Christ Hiding-Place; Supplication Languages: English
Jesus, grant me this, I pray
Thank and praise Jehovah's name!
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: BWHT1899 #95 (1899) Tune Title: ESSEX Lyrics: 1 Thank and praise Jehovah's name!
For His mercies, firm and sure,
From eternity the same,
To eternity endure,
To eternity endure.
2 Let the ransomed thus rejoice,
Gathered out of every land,
As the people of His choice,
Plucked from the destroyer's hand,
Plucked from the destroyer's hand.
3 To a pleasant land He brings,
Where the vine and olive grow,
Where, from flowery hills, the springs
Through luxuriant valleys flow,
Through luxuriant valleys flow.
4 Oh, that men would praise the Lord
For His goodness to their race;
For the wonders of His word,
And the riches of His grace!
And the riches of His grace!
Amen. Topics: God Eternal and Unchangeable; God Goodness of; God Mercies of; Praise To God Languages: English
Thank and praise Jehovah's name!
Oh, could I find, from day to day
Author: Benjamin Cleveland Hymnal: BWHT1899 #432 (1899) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: EVAN Lyrics: 1 Oh, could I find, from day to day,
A nearness to my God:
Then should my hours glide sweet away,
And lean upon His word.
2 Lord, I desire with Thee to live
Anew from day to day,
In joys the world can never give,
Nor ever take away.
3 O Jesus, come and rule my heart,
And make me wholly Thine,
That I may never more depart,
Nor grieve Thy love divine.
4 Thus till my last expiring breath,
Thy goodness I'll adore;
And when my flesh dissolves in death,
My soul shall love Thee more.
Amen. Topics: Communion With Christ; Communion With God; Fellowship with God; Vows; Walking with God Languages: English
Oh, could I find, from day to day
O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: BWHT1899 #489 (1899) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: EVAN Lyrics: 1 O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Thy people still are fed;
Who, through this weary pilgrimage,
Hast all our fathers led!
2 To Thee our humble vows we raise,
To Thee address our prayer;
And in Thy kind and faithful breast
Deposit all our care.
3 Through each perplexing path of life
Our wandering footsteps guide;
Give us by day our daily bread,
And raiment fit provide.
4 Oh, spread Thy covering wings around,
Till all our wanderings cease,
And at our fathers' loved abode
Our souls arrive in peace!
5 To Thee, as to our covenant God,
We'll our whole selves resign;
And thankful own that all we are,
And all we have, is Thine.
Amen. Topics: Bread Prayed for; Care; Providence; Trust In God; Trust In Providence Languages: English
O God of Jacob, by whose hand
Sometimes a light surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: BWHT1899 #458 (1899) Tune Title: EVARTS Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord, Who rises
With healing in His wings;
When comforts are declining,
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation,
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God’s salvation,
And find it ever new;
Set free from present sorrow,
We cheerfully can say,
Let an unknown to-morrow
Bring with it what it may.
3 It can bring with it nothing
But He will bear us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing,
Will clothe His people, too:
Beneath the spreading heavens
No creature but is fed;
And He who feeds the ravens,
Will give His children bread.
4 Though neither vine nor fig-tree
Its wonted fruit should bear,
Though all the fields should wither,
Nor flocks nor herds be there;
Yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune my voice;
For while in Him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice.
Amen. Topics: Christians Blessedness of; Consolation; Hope; Joy; Trials Blessings of; Trust In Providence; Trust In Providence Languages: English
Sometimes a light surprises
Even me, even me
Author: Elizabeth Codner Hymnal: BWHT1899 #399 (1899) Tune Title: EVEN ME First Line: Lord, I hear of showers of blessing Lyrics: 1 Lord, I hear of showers of blessing,
Thou art scattering full and free;
Showers the thirsty land refreshing;
Let some droppings fall on me.
Chorus:
Even me, Even me!
Let Thy blessing fall on me.
2 Pass me not, O gracious Father,
Sinful though my heart may be,
Thou might'st pass me, but the rather
Let Thy mercy light on me. [Chorus]
3 Pass me not, O gracious Saviour;
Let me love and cling to Thee:
I am longing for Thy favor,
Whilst Thou'rt calling, oh, call me. [Chorus]
4 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit;
Thou canst make the blind to see;
Witnesser of Jesus' merit,
Speak the word of power to me. [Chorus]
5 Love of God, so pure and changeless,
Blood of Christ, so rich and free,
Grace of God, so strong and boundless,
Magnify it all in me. [Chorus]
6 Pass me not, but, pardon bringing,
Bind my heart, O Lord, to Thee;
Whilst the streams of life are springing,
Blessing others, oh, bless me. [Chorus]
Amen.
Topics: Revival; Supplication Languages: English
Even me, even me
Day is dying in the west
Author: Mary A. Lathbury Hymnal: BWHT1899 #20 (1899) Tune Title: EVENING PRAISE Lyrics: 1 Day is dying in the west;
Heav'n is touching earth with rest;
Wait and worship while the night
Sets her evening lamps alight
Through all the sky.
Refrain:
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts!
Heav'n and earth are full of Thee!
Heav'n and earth are praising Thee,
O Lord most high!
2 Lord of life, beneath the dome
Of the Universe, Thy home.
Gather us who seek Thy face
to the fold of Thy embrace,
For thou art nigh. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Evening Languages: English
Day is dying in the west
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: BWHT1899 #16 (1899) Tune Title: 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 Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free,
Come, not to sojourn,but abide with me.
3 I need Thy presence every passing hour:
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me.
4 Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes,
Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies;
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!
Amen. Topics: Abiding of Christ with Believers; Christ Presence of; Evening; God Presence of Languages: English
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide
Jerusalem, the golden
Author: Bernard of Cluny; John M. Neale Hymnal: BWHT1899 #585 (1899) Tune Title: EWING Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
With milk and honey blest!
Beneath thy contemplations
Sink heart and voice oppressed:
I know not, oh, I know not
What joys await me there,
What radiancy of glory,
What light beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Zion,
All jubilant 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 blessèd
Are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
And there, from care released,
The song of them that triumph,
The shout of them that feast:
And they who, with their Leader,
have conquered in the fight
For ever and forever
Are clad in robes of white.
Amen. Topics: Heaven Glory of; Jerusalem Languages: English
Jerusalem, the golden
Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: BWHT1899 #74 (1899) Tune Title: EXULTATION Lyrics: 1 Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth,
O, serve Him with gladness and fear;
Exult in His presence with music and mirth;
With love and devotion draw near.
2 For Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone,
Creator and Ruler o’er all;
And we are His people, His sceptre we own;
His sheep, and we follow His call.
3 O, enter His gates with thanksgiving and song;
Your vows in His temple proclaim;
His praise with melodious accordance prolong,
And bless His adorable name.
4 For good is the Lord, inexpressibly good,
And we are the work of His hand;
His mercy and truth from eternity stood,
And shall to eternity stand.
Amen. Topics: God Creator; God Glory of; God Goodness of; God Presence of; Praise To God; Works of God Languages: English
Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth
Hail! Thou once despised Jesus!
Author: John Bakewell; Augustus M. Toplady Hymnal: BWHT1899 #142 (1899) Tune Title: FABEN Lyrics: 1 Hail! Thou once despised Jesus!
Hail! Thou Galilean King!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
Thou didst free salvation bring:
Hail! Thou agonizing Saviour,
Who hast borne our sin and shame,
By whose merit we find favor;
Life is given through Thy name.
2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed,
All our sins on Thee were laid;
By almighty love anointed,
Thou hast full atonement made.
All Thy people are forgiven
Through the virtue of Thy blood;
Opened is the gate of heaven;
Peace is made 'twixt man and God.
3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory,
There forever to abide!
All the heavenly host adore Thee,
Seated at Thy Father's side;
There for sinners Thou art pleading;
There Thou dost our place prepare;
Ever for us interceding,
Till in glory we appear.
4 Worship, honor, power, and blessing,
Thou art worthy to receive;
Loudest praises, without ceasing,
Meet it is for us to give:
Help, ye bright angelic spirits!
Bring your sweetest, noblest lays!
Help to sing our Saviour's merits;
Help to chant Immanuel's praise.
Amen. Topics: Christ High Priest; Christ Intercession of; Christ Lamb of God; Christ Man of Sorrows; Christ Our Passover; Christ Praise to; Christ Priesthood of; Christ Prophet; Christ Worshiped; Forgiveness Of Sin; Praise To Christ Languages: English
Hail! Thou once despised Jesus!
My faith looks up to Thee
Hymnal: BWHT1899 #190b (1899) Tune Title: FAITH Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine!
Now hear me while I pray;
Take all my guilt away;
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly Thine.
2 May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire.
3 While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my Guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.
4 When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Saviour, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul.
Amen. Languages: English
My faith looks up to Thee
My dear Redeemer, and my Lord!
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: BWHT1899 #137 (1899) Tune Title: FEDERAL STREET Lyrics: 1 My dear Redeemer, and my Lord!
I read my duty in Thy word;
But in Thy life the law appears
Drawn out in living characters.
2 Such was Thy truth, and such Thy zeal,
Such deference to Thy Father's will,
Thy love and meekness so divine,
I would transcribe and make them mine.
3 Cold mountains and the midnight air
Witnessed the fervor of Thy prayer;
The desert Thy temptations knew,
Thy conflict and Thy victory too.
4 Be Thou my pattern; make me bear
More of Thy gracious image here;
Then God, the Judge, shall own my name
Among the followers of the Lamb.
Amen. Topics: Christ Example of; Christ Praise to; Christ Temptation of; Conformity to Christ; Likeness to God and Christ; Praise To Christ Languages: English
My dear Redeemer, and my Lord!
Here, in Thy name, eternal God
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: BWHT1899 #291 (1899) Tune Title: FEDERAL STREET Lyrics: 1 Here, in Thy name, eternal God,
We build this earthly house for Thee;
Oh, choose it for Thy fixed abode,
And guard 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 blessèd gospel of Thy Son,
Still be the power of His great name
Be mighty signs and wonders done.
4 Thy glory never hence depart;
Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone;
Thy kingdom come to every heart;
In every bosom fix Thy throne.
Amen.
Topics: Church nature of; Churches Dedication; Churches Erection; Death of Christians Languages: English
Here, in Thy name, eternal God
The Lord, who truly knows
Author: John Newton Hymnal: BWHT1899 #411 (1899) Tune Title: FERGUSON Lyrics: 1 The Lord, who truly knows
The heart of every saint,
Invites us by His holy word
To pray and never faint.
2 He bows His gracious ear;
We never plead in vain;
Yet we must wait till He appear,
And pray, and pray again.
3 Though unbelief suggest,
Why should we longer wait?
He bids us never give Him rest,
But be importunate.
4 Then let us earnest be,
And never faint in prayer;
He loves our importunity,
And makes our cause His care.
Amen. Topics: Invitation; Prayer; Salvation Offered to All; Supplication Languages: English
The Lord, who truly knows
Beloved, "It is well!"
Author: George W. Doane Hymnal: BWHT1899 #521 (1899) Tune Title: FERGUSON Lyrics: 1 Belovèd, "It is well!"
God’s ways are always right;
And perfect love is o’er them all,
Though far above our sight.
2 Belovèd, "It is well!"
Though deep and sore the smart,
The hand that wounds knows how to bind
And heal the broken heart.
3 Belovèd, "It is well!"
Though sorrow clouds our way,
’Twill only make the joy more dear
That ushers in the day.
4 Belovèd, "It is well!"
The path that Jesus trod,
Though rough and strait and dark it be,
Leads home to heaven and God.
Amen. Topics: Blessedness of the Righteous; Christians Safety of; Happiness; Righteousness Blessings of; Trust In God Languages: English
Beloved, "It is well!"
High in yonder realms of light
Author: Thomas Raffles Hymnal: BWHT1899 #584 (1899) Tune Title: FERRIER Lyrics: 1 High in yonder realms of light
Dwell the raptured saints above,
Far beyond our feeble sight,
Happy in Immanuel's love.
2 Pilgrims in this vale of tears,
Once they knew, like us below,
Gloomy doubts, distressing fears,
Torturing pain, and heavy woe.
3 But, these days of weeping o'er,
Past this scene of toil and pain,
They shall feel distress no more,
Never--never weep again.
4 ‘Mid the chorus of the skies,
‘Mid th’angelic lyres above,
Hark--their songs melodious rise,
Songs of praise to Jesus' love!
5 Happy Spirits! ye are fled
Where no grief can entrance find:
Lulled to rest the aching head,
Soothed the anguish of the mind.
6 Every tear is wiped away--
Sighs no more shall heave the breast;
Night is lost in endless day--
Sorrow, in eternal rest.
Amen. Topics: Heaven Our Home; Heaven Rest in; Pilgrimage Languages: English
High in yonder realms of light
Awake, and sing the song
Author: William Hammond Hymnal: BWHT1899 #121 (1899) Tune Title: FESTAL SONG Lyrics: 1 Awake, and sing the song
Of Moses and the Lamb;
Wake every heart and every tongue
To praise the Saviour's name.
2 Sing of His dying love;
Sing of His rising power,
Sing how He intercedes above
For those whose sins He bore.
3 Sing, till we feel your hearts
Ascending with your tongue;
Sing, till the love of sin depart,
And grace inspire your song.
4 Sing on your heavenly way,
Ye ransomed sinners, sing;
Sing on, rejoicing every day
In Christ, th'eternal King.
5 Soon shall your raptured tongue
In heaven His praise proclaim.
And sweeter voices tune the song
Of Moses and the Lamb.
Amen. Topics: Christ Praise to; Christ Redeemer; Forgiveness Of Sin; Praise To Christ Languages: English
Awake, and sing the song
Hark! through the courts of heaven
Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: BWHT1899 #384 (1899) Tune Title: FESTAL SONG Lyrics: 1 Hark! through the courts of heaven
Angelic voices sound:
He that was dead now lives again;
He that was lost is found.
2 God of unfailing grace,
Send down Thy Spirit now;
Oh, raise the lowly soul to hope,
And make the lofty bow.
3 In countries far from home,
On earthly husks who feed,
Back to their Father's house, O Lord,
Their wandering footsteps lead.
4 Then at each soul's return,
The heavenly harp shall sound;
He that was dead now lives gain;
He that was lost is found.
Amen. Topics: Love brotherly; Confession of Sin; Contrition; Penitence; Repentance; Trials Submission in Languages: English
Hark! through the courts of heaven
O, bless the Lord, my soul!
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: BWHT1899 #71 (1899) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: FONT HILL Lyrics: 1 O, bless the Lord, my soul!
Let all within me join,
And aid my tongue to bless His name
Whose favors are divine,
Whose favors are divine.
2 O, bless the Lord, my soul!
Nor let His mercies lie
Forgotten in unthankfulness,
And without praises die,
And without praises die.
3 'Tis He forgives thy sins;
'Tis He relieves thy pain;
'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses
And gives thee strength again,
And gives thee strength again.
4 He crowns thy life with love,
When rescued from the grave;
He that redeemed my soul from death
Hath sovereign power to save,
Hath sovereign power to save.
5 He fills the poor with good;
He gives the sufferers rest:
The Lord hath judgments for the proud,
And justice for th'oppressed,
And justice for th'oppressed.
6 His wondrous works and ways
He made by Moses known;
But sent the world His truth and grace
By His belovèd Son,
By His belovèd Son.
Amen. Topics: God Goodness of; God Grace of ; God Mercies of; Praise To God; Works of God Languages: English
O, bless the Lord, my soul!
God of my life, whose gracious power
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: BWHT1899 #515 (1899) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: FOREST Lyrics: 1 God of my life, whose gracious power
Through various deaths my soul hath led,
Or turned aside the fatal hour,
Or lifted up my sinking head!
2 In all my ways Thy hand I own,
Thy ruling providence I see:
Assist me still my course to run,
And still direct my paths to Thee.
3 I have no skill the snare to shun,
But Thou, O God, my Wisdom art;
I ever into ruin run:
But Thou art greater than my heart.
4 Foolish, and impotent, and blind,
Lead me a way I have not known;
Bring me where I my heaven may find,
The heaven of loving Thee alone.
5 Enlarge my heart to make Thee room;
Enter, and in me ever stay:
The crooked then shall straight become,
The darkness shall be lost in day.
Amen. Topics: Faith Living by; Providence; Trust In God; Trust In Providence Languages: English
God of my life, whose gracious power
I would not live alway: I ask not to stay
Author: William A. Muhlenberg Hymnal: BWHT1899 #565 (1899) Tune Title: FREDERICK Lyrics: 1 I would not live alway: I ask not to stay
Where storm after storm rises dark o'er our way;
The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here
Are enough for life's woes, full enough for its cheer.
2 I would not live alway, thus fettered by sin;
Temptation without and corruption within:
E'en the rapture of pardon is mingled with fears,
And the cup of thanksgiving with penitent tears.
3 I would not live alway; no, welcome the tomb:
Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread not its gloom;
There sweet be my rest, till He bid me arise
To hail Him in triumph descending the skies.
4 Who, who would live alway, away from his God;
Away from yon heaven, that blissful abode,
Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the bright plains,
And the noontide of glory eternally reigns?
5 Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet,
Their Saviour and brethren, transported to greet:
While the anthems of rapture unceasingly roll,
And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul.
Amen. Topics: Death Confidence in; Funerals Languages: English
I would not live alway: I ask not to stay
Onward, Christian soldiers
Hymnal: BWHT1899 #541b (1899) Tune Title: GAUNTLETT Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian solders,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banners go.
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
2 Like a mighty army,
Moves the Church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided,
All one body we,
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity. [Refrain]
3 Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain;
Gates of hell can never
'Gainst the Church prevail;
We have Christ's own promise,
And that cannot fail. [Refrain]
4 Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph-song;
Glory, laud, and honor,
Unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages,
Men and angels sing. [Refrain]
Amen. Languages: English
Onward, Christian soldiers
Dear Refuge of my weary soul
Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: BWHT1899 #511 (1899) Tune Title: GEER Lyrics: 1 Dear Refuge of my weary soul,
On Thee, when sorrows rise,
On Thee, when waves of trouble roll,
My fainting hope relies.
2 To thee I tell each rising grief,
For Thou alone canst heal;
Thy word can bring a sweet relief,
For every pain I feel.
3 But, oh, when gloomy doubts prevail
I fear to call Thee mine;
The springs of comfort seem to fail,
And all my hopes decline.
4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee?
Thou art my only trust;
And still my soul would cleave to Thee,
Though prostrate in the dust.
Amen. Topics: God Our Refuge; Providence; Trials Prayer in; Trust In God Languages: English
Dear Refuge of my weary soul
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