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Who are these like stars appearing

Author: Heinrich T. Schenk; Frances E. Cox Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 145 hymnals Lyrics: Who are these like stars appearing, These, before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing; Who are all this glorious band? Alleluia! hark, they sing, Praising loud their heavenly King. Who are these of dazzling brightness, These in God's own truth arrayed, Clad in robes of purest whiteness, Robes whose luster ne'er shall fade, Ne'er be touched by time's rude hand? Whence comes all this glorious band? 272 These are they who have contended For their Savior's honour long, Wrestling on till life was ended, Following not the sinful throng: These, who well the fight sustained, Triumph by the Lamb have gained. These are they whose hearts were riven, Sore with woe and anguish tried, Who in prayer full oft have striven With the God they glorified: Now, their painful conflict o'er, God has bid them weep no more. These, like priests, have watched and waited, Offering up to Christ their will, Soul and body consecrated, Day and night they serve him still. Now in God's most holy place, Blest they stand before his face. Topics: Holy Days All Saints Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS

Let saints on earth in concert sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 175 hymnals Lyrics: Let saints on earth in concert sing With those whose work is done; For all the servants of our King In heaven and earth are one. One family, we dwell in him, One Church, above, beneath; Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death. 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 There pass some spirits blest; While others to the margin come, Waiting their call to rest. 275 Jesus, be thou our constant Guide Then, when the word is given, Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide, And bring us safe to heaven. Amen. Topics: Holy Days All Saints Used With Tune: ST. FLAVIAN

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 612 hymnals Lyrics: Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burdened souls to thee, And such, O Lord, am I. 278 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed, By war without, and fears within, I come to thee for rest. Be thou my shield and hiding-place; That, sheltered near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, thou hast died! O wondrous love! to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead thy gracious Name. O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Introits; Parochial Missions; Parochial Missions Used With Tune: SPOHR

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

Author: John Newton Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 709 hymnals Lyrics: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare; Jesus loves to answer prayer; He himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee, Nay. Thou art coming to a King: Large petitions with thee bring; For his grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much. With my burden I begin: Lord, remove this load of sin; Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 279 Lord, I come to thee for rest; Take possession of my breast; There thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. While I am a pilgrim here, Let thy love my spirit cheer; As my guide, my guard, my friend, Lead me to my journey's end. Show me what I have to do; Every hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith; Let me die thy people's death. Holy Father, Holy Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One! Glory, as of old, to thee, Now, and evermore shall be. Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Introits; Parochial Missions Used With Tune: BRASTED

O for a closer walk with God

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,368 hymnals Lyrics: O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 280 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. Topics: Sundays after Trinity Divine Guidance; Holy Communion Introits; Parochial Missions Used With Tune: BEATITUDO

Lord, for ever at Thy side

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 111 hymnals Lyrics: Lord, for ever at thy side Let my place and portion be: Strip me of the robe of pride, Clothe me with humility. Meekly may my soul receive, All thy Spirit hath revealed; Thou hast spoken; I believe, Though the oracle be sealed. Humble as a little child, Weanèd from the mother's breast, By no subtleties beguiled, On thy faithful word I rest. Israel now and evermore, In the Lord Jehovah trust; Him, in all his ways, adore, Wise, and wonderful, and just. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One! Glory, as of old, to thee, Now and evermore shall be. Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Introits; Sunday Schools General Use Scripture: Psalm 131 Used With Tune: SEYMOUR

Before Jehovah's awful throne

Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 965 hymnals Lyrics: Before Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone; He can create, and he destroy. His sovereign power without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed us men; And when like wandering sheep we strayed, He brought us to his fold again. We are his people, we his care, Our souls, and all our mortal frame: What lasting honours shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to thy Name? We'll crowd thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heaven our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. Wide as the world is thy command, Vast as eternity thy love; Firm as a rock thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow! Praise him, all creatures here below! Praise him above, ye heavenly host! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Introits Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW

God, my King, Thy might confessing

Author: Richard Mant Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 132 hymnals Lyrics: God, my King, thy might confessing, Ever will I bless thy Name; Day by day thy throne addressing, Still will I thy praise proclaim. Honor great our God befitteth; Who his majesty can reach? Age to age his works transmitteth, Age to age his power shall teach. They shall talk of all thy glory, On thy might and greatness dwell, Speak of thy dread acts the story, And thy deeds of wonder tell. Nor shall fail from memory's treasure Works by love and mercy wrought, Works of love surpassing measure, Works of mercy passing thought. Full of kindness and compassion, Slow to anger, vast in love, God is good to all creation; All his works his goodness prove. All thy works, O Lord, shall bless thee; Thee shall all thy saints adore: King supreme shall they confess thee, And proclaim thy sovereign power. Praise the Father, earth and heaven, Praise the Son, the Spirit praise, As it was, and is, be given Glory through eternal days. Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Introits Scripture: Psalm 145 Used With Tune: STUTTGART

Jesus, the very thought of Thee

Author: St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,024 hymnals Lyrics: Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills the breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. No voice can sing, no heart can frame, Nor can the memory find, A sweeter sound than Jesus' Name, The Savior of mankind. 290 O Hope of every contrite heart, O Joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Jesus, what it is None but his loved ones know. Jesus, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; In thee be all our glory now, And through eternity. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost The God whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Introits; Parochial Missions Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

The Lord my pasture shall prepare

Author: Joseph Addison Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 552 hymnals Lyrics: The Lord my pasture shall prepare, And feed me with a shepherd's care; His presence shall my wants supply, And guard me with a watchful eye; My noonday walks he shall attend, And all my midnight hours defend. When in the sultry glebe I faint, Or on the thirsty mountain pant, To fertile vales and dewy meads My weary, wandering steps he leads, Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, Amid the verdant landscape flow. 291 Though in the paths of death I tread, With gloomy horrors overspread, My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, For thou, O Lord, art with me still; Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, And guide me through the dreadful shade. Amen. O God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be glory in the highest given, By all in earth, and all in heaven, As was through ages heretofore, Is now, and shall be evermore. Amen. Topics: Holy Communion Introits Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: CAREY