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Gift of God

Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Gift of God First Line: Jesus my love, my chief delight Lyrics: 1 Jesus my love, my chief delight, For thee I long, for thee I pray; Amid the shadows of the night, Amid the business of the day. 2 When shall I see thy smiling face, That face which often I have seen; Arise, thou sun of righteousness, Scatter the clouds that intervene. 3 Thou art the glorious gift of God, To sinners weary, and distrest: The first of all his gifts bestow'd, And certain pledge of all the rest. 4 Could I but say, this gift is mine, I'd tread the world beneath my feet; No more at poverty repine, Nor envy the rich sinner's state. 5 The precious jewel I would keep, And lodge it deep within my heart; At home, abroad, awake asleep, It never should from thence depart! Scripture: John 3:16 Languages: English

Kinsman

Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXVIII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Kinsman First Line: Jesus, we claim thee for our own Lyrics: 1 Jesus, we claim thee for our won, Our kinsman near allied in blood, Flesh or our flesh, bone of our bone, The son of man, the Son of God; And lo we lay us at thy feet, Our sentence from thy mouth to meet. 2 Partaker of my flesh below, To thee, O Jesus, I apply; Thou wilt thy poor relations know, Thou never canst thyself deny, Exclude me from thy guardian care, Or slight a sinful beggar's prayer. 3 Thee, Savior, at my greatest need, I trust my faithful friend to prove: Now o'er thy meanest servants spread The skirt of thy redeeming love; Under the wings of mercy take, And save me for thy merit's sake. 4 Hast thou not undertook my cause, Lord over all, to worms allied? Answer me from that bleeding cross, Demand thy dearly-ransom'd bride; And let my soul, betroth'd to thee. Thein wholly, thine for ever be! Scripture: Ruth 3:4 Languages: English

Light

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Light First Line: Light of those whose dreary dwelling Lyrics: 1 Light of those whose dreary dwelling Borders on the shades of death, Come! and thy dear self revealing, Dissipate the clouds beneath: The new heaven's and earth's creator, In our deepest darkness rise! Scattering all the night of nature, Pouring eye-sight on our eyes! 2 Still we wait for thine appearing, Life and joy thy beams impart; Chasing all our fears, and chearing Every poor benighted heart: Come and manifest the favor Thou hast for the ransom'd race: Come, thou dear exalted savior, Come, and bring thy gospel-grace. 3 Save us in thy great compassion, O thou mild pacific prince! Give the knowledge of salvation, Give the pardon of our sins. By thine all-sufficient merit, Every burden'd soul release; By the influence of thy spirit, Guide us into perfect peace. Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Languages: English

Rock smitten; or, the Rock of Ages

Author: Toplady Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCV (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Rock First Line: Rock of ages shelter me Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages shelter me, Let me hide myself in thee! Let the water and the blood, From thy wounded side which flow'd, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 2 Not the labor of my hands Can fulfil thy law's demands: Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears for ever flow, All for sin could not atone, Thou must save, and thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to thy cross I cling; Naked, come to thee for dress, Helpless, look to thee for grace; Black, I to the fountain fly, Wash me, savior, or I die! 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eye-strings break in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of ages shelter me, Let me hide myself in thee. Scripture: Isaiah 26:4 Languages: English

Our righteousness

Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCIV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Our Righteousness First Line: Savior divine, we know Thy name Lyrics: 1 Savior divine, we know thy name, And in that name we trust; Thou art the Lord our righteousness Thou art thine Israel's boast. 2 Guilty we plead before thy throne, And low in dust we lie, 'Till Jesus stretch his gracious arm To bring the guilty nigh. 3 The sins of one most righteous day Might plunge us in dispair; Yet all the crimes of numerous years Shall our great surety clear. 4 That spotless robe, which he hath wrought Shall deck us all around; Nor by the piercing eye of God One blemish shall be found. 5 Pardon, and peace, and lively hope To sinners now are given; Israel and Judah soon shall change Their wilderness for heaven. 6 With joy we taste that manna now, Thy mercy scatters down; We seal our humble vows to thee, And wait the promis'd crown. Scripture: Jeremiah 23:6 Languages: English

Life of the soul

Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Life First Line: When sins and fears prevailing rise Lyrics: 1 When sins and fears prevailing rise, And fainting hope almost expires; Jesus, to thee I lift mine eyes, To thee I breathe my soul's desires. 2 Art thou not mine, my living Lord? And can my hope, my comfort die, Fix'd on thy everlasting word, That word which built the earth and sky? 3 If my immortal savior lives, Then my immortal life is sure; His word a firm foundation gives, Here, let me build, and rest secure. 4 Here, let my faith unshaken dwell, Immoveable the promise stands; Nor all the powers of earth, or hell, Can e'er dissolve the sacred bands. 5 Here, O my soul, thy trust repose; If Jesus is for ever mine, Not death itself, that last of foes, Shall break a union so divine. Scripture: John 14:19 Languages: English

Pearl of great price

Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXXXVII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Pearl of great price First Line: Ye glittering toys of earth, adieu Lyrics: 1 Ye glittering toys of earth, adieu, A nobler choice be mine; A real prize attracts my view, A treasure all divine. 2 Be gone, unworthy of my cares, Ye specious baits of sense;— Inestimable worth appears, The pearl of price immense! 3 Jesus, to multitudes unknown, O name divinely sweet! Jesus, in thee, in thee alone, Wealth, honor, pleasure meet. 4 Should both the Indies at my call, Their boasted stores resign, With joy I would renounce them all For leave to call thee mine. 5 Should earth's vain treasures all depart, Of this dear gift possess'd; I'd clasp it to my joyful heart, And be for ever bless'd. 6 Dear sov'reign of my soul's desires, Thy love is bliss divine; Accept the wish that love inspires, And bid me call thee mine. Scripture: Matthew 13:46 Languages: English

Strong-Hold

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXCVIII (1792) Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Stronghold First Line: Ye prisoners of hope Lyrics: 1 Ye prisoners of hope O'erwhelmed with grief, To Jesus look up For certain relieve; There's not condemnation In Jesus the Lord, But strong consolation His grace doth afford. 2 Should justice appear A merciless foe, Yet be of good cheer, And soon shall you know That sinners confessing Their wickedness past, A plentiful blessing Of pardon shall taste. 3 The dry up your tears, Ye children of grief, For Jesus appears To give you relief; If you are returning To Jesus your friend, Your sighing and morning In singing shall end. 4 "None will I cast out "Who come," saith the Lord, Why then do you doubt? Lay hold of his word: Ye mourners of Sion, Be bold to believe, For ever rely on Your Savior and live. Scripture: Zechariah 9:12 Languages: English

Bright and morning Star

Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Bright and morning Star First Line: Ye worlds of light, that roll so near Lyrics: 1 Ye worlds of light, that roll so near The Savior's throne of shining bliss, O tell, how mean your glories are, How faint and few, compar'd with his. 2 We sing the bright and morning-star, (Jesus, the source of light and love;) See how its rays diffus'd from far, Conduct us to the realms above 3 Its cheering beams, spread wide abroad, Point out the puzzled christian's way; Still as he goes he finds the road Enlighten'd with a constant day. 4 [Thus when the easter magi brought Their royal gifts, a star appears, Directs them to the babe they sought, And guides their steps, and calms their fears.] 5 When shall we reach the heavenly place, Where this bright star will brightest shine; Leave far behind these scenes of night, And view the lustre all divine? Scripture: Revelation 22:16 Languages: English

I've found the Pearl of greatest Price

Hymnal: The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns #CXXIX (1791) Topics: Life of Christ, Characters and Representations Lyrics: 1 I've found the Pearl of greatest Price, My Heart doth sing for Joy: And sing I must, a Christ I have; O what a Christ have I? 2 Christ is the Way, the Truth, the Life, The Way to God on High, Life to the Dead, the Truth of Types, The Truth of Prophesy. 3 Christ is a Prophet, Priest and King, A Prophet full of Light, A Priest that stands 'twixt God and Man, A King that rules with Might. 4 Christ's Manhood is a Temple, where The Altar God doth rest; My Christ, he is the Sacrifice, My Christ he is the Priest. 5 My Christ he is the Lord of Lords, He is the King of Kings; He is the Sun of Righteousness, With Healing in his Wings. 6 My Christ, he is the Tree of Life, Which in God's garden grows; Whose Fruit does feed, whose Leaves do heal; My Christ is Sharon's Rose. 7 Christ is my Meat, Christ is my Drink, My Physick and my Health, My Peace, my Strength, my Joy, my Crown, My Glory and my Wealth. 8 Christ is my Father, and my Friend, My Brother and my Love; My Head, my Hope, my Counsellor, My Advocate above. 9 My Christ, he is the Heav'n of Heav'ns, My Christ what shall I call? My Christ is First, my Christ is Last, My Christ is All in All. Languages: English