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Softly Now the Light of Day

Author: George W. Doane Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 874 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:8 Lyrics: 1 Softly now the light of day fades upon my sight away; free from care, from labor free, Lord, I would commune with thee. 2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye naught escapes, without, within, pardon each infirmity, open fault, and secret sin. 3 Soon for me the light of day shall for ever pass away; then, from sin and sorrow free, take me, Lord, to dwell with thee. 4 Thou who, sinless, yet hast known all of man's infirmity; then, from thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. Topics: The Church Evening; Communion with Christ and God; God Omniscience of; Life Brevity of Used With Tune: SEYMOUR

For Morning or Evening

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 613 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:8 First Line: My God, how endless is thy love Topics: Evening; God Mercies of; Morning; Zeal Used With Tune: RIVAULX

The Day is Past and Gone

Author: John Leland Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 594 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:8 First Line: The day is past and gone; The evening shades appear Topics: Public Worship Evening Used With Tune: VESPERS

Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts

Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 555 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts, thou light of life, thou fount of grace: from the best bliss that earth imparts we turn unfilled to seek thy face. 2 Thy truth unchanged has ever stood; thou savest those that on thee call: to those that seek thee thou art good, to those that find thee, all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountain-head, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, where'er our changeful lot is cast, glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay; make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away; shed o'er the world thy holy light. Topics: The Church Celebrates Holy Communion; Longing Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: 12th century

Give to the winds thy fears

Author: John Wesley (1703-1791); Rev. Paul Gerhardt (1606-1676) Appears in 517 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:5 Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Rejoicing in; Doubts and Fears; God Incomprehensible; God Sovereign; God Watchful care of; Hope In God; Trust In God

When Peace Like a River

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 477 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:11 First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." Refrain: It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control: that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin--O, the bliss of this glorious thought, my sin--not in part but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll, the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend: "Even so"--it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee

Author: Georg Neumark; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 179 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:5 Lyrics: 1 If thou but trust in God to guide thee, with hopeful heart through all thy ways, God will give strength, whate'er betide thee, to bear thee through the evil days. Who trusts in God's unchanging love builds on the rock that nought can move. 2 Only be still, and wait God's leisure in cheerful hope, with heart content to take whate'er thy Keeper's pleasure and all-discerning love hath sent. No doubt our inmost wants are clear to One who holds us always dear. 3 Sing, pray, and swerve not from God's ways, but do thine own part faithfully. Trust the rich promises of grace; so shall they be fulfilled in thee. God never yet forsook at need the soul secured by trust indeed. Topics: Grace; Guidance; Hope; Living and Dying in Christ; Temptation; Trust Used With Tune: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT

My spirit longs for thee

Author: John Byrom (1692-1763) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 117 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2 Lyrics: 1 My spirit longs for thee within my troubled breast, though I unworthy be of so divine a guest. 2 Of so divine a guest unworthy though I be, yet has my heart no rest unless it come from thee. 3 Unless it come from thee, in vain I look around; in all that I can see no rest is to be found. 4 No rest is to be found but in thy blessed love: O let my wish be crowned, and send it from above! Topics: Lent; Longing; Rest Used With Tune: QUAM DILECTA

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 106 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:5 First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. [Refrain] 2 Don’t ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend, and if you lack for knowledge, he’ll not refuse to lend. [Refrain] 3 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus and say, “He died for all.” [Refrain] Topics: Encouragement; Evangelism; Healing; Lament; Renewal Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: African American spiritual

God Leads Us Along

Author: G. A. Young Appears in 94 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 42:8 First Line: In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet Refrain First Line: Some thro' the waters Lyrics: 1 In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet, God leads His dear children along; Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet, God leads His dear children along. Chorus: Some thro' the waters, some through the flood, Some thro' the fire, but all through the blood; Some thro' great sorrow, but God gives a song, In the night season and all the day long. 2 Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright, God leads His dear children along; Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night, God leads His dear children along. (Chorus) 3 Tho' sorrows befall us and Satan oppose, God leads His dear children along; Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes, God leads His dear children along. (Chorus) 4 Away from the mire and away from the clay, God leads His dear children along; Away up in glory, eternity’s day, God leads His dear children along. (Chorus) Used With Tune: [In shady, green pastures]