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Of Zion's Honor Angels Sing

Author: Emanuel Cronenwett Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Of Zion's honor angels sing! In Zion Christ alone is King; In grace He rules with gentle sway And leads her heav'nward, day by day. 2 For Zion knows no other Lord, But cleaves to His unerring Word: To her suffices: Jesus saith! This is her source and rule of faith. 3 To her He gave the Pow'r of Keys, To bind and loose as He decrees; Thro' her declares our sins forgiv'n That we may be fit heirs of heav'n. 4 Apostles, prophets, He hath sent To her with Word and Sacrament, And still sends servants of the Word To serve the Church and Christ, her Lord. 5 God Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Adored by all the heav'nly host, We bow in Zion at Thy throne,-- No other God and Lord we own. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Christian Church Used With Tune: TRURO

Go, Labor On, Spend And Be Spent

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 438 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Go, labor on, spend and be spent; Thy joy to do the Father's will. It is the way the Master went: Should not the servant tread it still? 2 Go, labor on, 'tis not for naught; Thine earthly loss is heav'nly gain; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not: The Master praises--what are men? 3 Go, labor on; enough, while here, If He shall praise thee; if He deign Thy willing heart to mark and cheer, No toil for Him shall be in vain. 4 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice; For toil comes rest, for exile home; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight peal: Behold, I come! Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Service Used With Tune: ANGEL'S SONG

God Be With You Till We Meet Again

Author: J. E. Rankin Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 1,167 hymnals Refrain First Line: Till we meet, till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again, By His counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you, God be with you till we meet again. Refrain: Till we meet, till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus’ feet; Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. 2 God be with you till we meet again, ’Neath His wings securely hide you, Daily manna still provide you, God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 3 God be with you till we meet again, When life’s perils thick confound you, Put His arms unfailing round you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] 4 God be with you till we meet again, Keep love’s banner floating o’er you, Smite death’s threat'ning wave before you; God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Closing Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU

Didst Thou, Dear Jesus, Pray For Me

Author: Ernest E. Ryden Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Didst Thou, dear Jesus, pray for me In that dread night of old, When Thou didst gather in farewell Thy chosen little fold? 2 May I believe Thy love so great Could compass even me, When Thou didst plead in tender love For all who trust in Thee? 3 Was there a place in Thy dear heart For such a one as I; And dost Thou still remember me Before the throne on high? 4 O wondrous love beyond compare, O mercy full and free; My heart shall e'er rejoice in this, That Jesus prays for me! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Passion Used With Tune: DUNDEE

Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand

Author: P. Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 491 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Great God, we sing that mighty hand By which supported still we stand; The opening year Thy mercy shows-- Let mercy crown it till it close. 2 By day, at night, at home, abroad, Still are we guarded by our God; By His incessant bounty fed, By His unerring counsel led. 3 With grateful hearts the past we own; The future, all to us unknown, We to Thy guardian care commend; Do Thou to all our wants attend. 4 In scenes exalted or depressed, Be Thou our joy and thou our rest; Thy goodness all our hopes shall raise, Adored thro' all our changing days. 5 When death shall interrupt our songs And seal in silence mortal tongues, Our helper, God, thro' endless days With better songs our souls shall praise. Amen. Topics: The Church Year New Year Used With Tune: SURREY

Behold What Love, That God Should Give

Author: Ernest Edwin Ryden Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold what love, that God should give To us His only Son, That all who trust in Him should live While endless ages run. 2 Behold what love, that God should call The sons of men His own, Joint heirs with Christ, the Lord of all, To an eternal throne. 3 Behold what things He hath prepared For those who love Him here; No eye hath seen, no ear hath shared The glories of that sphere. 4 Thy love, O God, transcends all tho't; How faint and weak is mine! Help me to love Thee as I ought, O give me love like Thine! Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace God Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Oft In Sorrow, Oft In Woe

Author: Henry Kirk White Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 348 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oft in sorrow, oft in woe, Onward, Christians, onward go; Bear the toil, maintain the strife, Strengthened with the Bread of Life. 2 Let not sorrow dim your eye: Soon shall ev'ry tear be dry. Let not woe your course impede: Great your help, if great your need. 3 Let your drooping hearts be glad; March, in heav'nly armor clad; Fight, nor think the battle long: Vict'ry soon shall tune your song. 4 Onward then to battle move: More than conqu'rors ye shall prove. Tho' begirt with many a foe, Onward, Christians, onward go! Topics: The Christian Life Cross and Comfort Used With Tune: LAGERGREN

Zion Stands With Hills Surrounded

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Appears in 397 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Zion stands with hills surrounded, Zion kept by pow’r divine; All her foes shall be confounded, Though the world in arms combine; Happy Zion, happy Zion, What a favored lot is thine! 2 In the furnace God may prove thee, Thence to bring thee forth more bright, But can never cease to love thee; Thou art precious in His sight: God is with thee, God is with thee, God, thine everlasting light. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Christian Church; Processionals and Recessionals Trinity Used With Tune: MT. ZION

O Take My Hand, Dear Father

Author: H. Brueckner; Julia Hausmann Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Appears in 25 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O take my hand, dear Father, And lead Thou me, Till at my journey ending I dwell with Thee. Alone I cannot wander One single day, So do Thou guide my footsteps On life's rough way. 2 O cover with Thy mercy My poor, weak heart, Lest I in joy or sorrow From Thee depart. Permit Thy child to linger Here at Thy feet, Thy goodness blindly trusting With faith complete. 3 Tho' oft Thy pow'r but faintly May stir my soul, With Thee, my Light in darkness, I reach the goal. Take, then, my hand, dear Father, And lead Thou me, Till at my journey's ending I dwell with Thee. Topics: Confirmation Used With Tune: SILCHER

Come, Holy Spirit, God And Lord

Author: Martin Luther Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord, Be all Thy graces now outpoured On Thy believer's mind and heart; Thy fervent love to them impart. Lord, by the brightness of Thy light, Thou in faith dost men unite Of ev'ry land and ev'ry tongue; This to Thy praise, O Lord, be sung. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2 Thou strong Defender, Light divine, O let Thy Word within us shine. Teach us to know our God aright And call Him Father with delight. From doctrines strange our hearts preserve, Lest from the path of truth we swerve. May Christ, our Master, be our guide And may we e'er in Him confide. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 3 Thou sacred Ardor, Comfort sweet, Help us with joy each task to meet, That is Thy love we may abide And ne'er in trouble turn aside. O lend Thy strength to ev'ry heart, And courage for the fray impart, That as good warriors we may force Thro' life and death to Thee our course! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Used With Tune: WARTBURG Text Sources: Veni, Sancte Spiritus; Tr. Composite

Rise, My Soul, To Watch And Pray

Author: Anna Hoppe Meter: 7.6.7.6.3.3.6.6 Appears in 27 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rise, my soul, to watch and pray, From Thy sleep awaken; Be not by the evil day Unawares o'ertaken; Lest the foe Bring thee low In his base endeavor, Be thou watchful ever. 2 Wield the Spirit's trusty sword, Bid the foe defiance; In the armor of the Lord Place thy firm reliance. Human strength Fails at length, And will naught avail thee When hell's hosts assail thee. 3 Jesus, Who Thy blood hast shed For my soul's salvation, Who hast crushed the serpent's head, Stay me in temptation; Calm my fears, Dry my tears, Be my shield and tower In the evil hour. 4 Thou Who art the Prince of Life And from death hast freed me, Help me conquer in the strife; As my Captain lead me, Till at last I have passed Thro' the golden portal Unto life immortal. Topics: The Christian Life Warfare; Processionals and Recessionals General Used With Tune: NASSAU

Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 7.7.7.5 Appears in 204 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christian, seek not yet repose, Cast thy dreams of ease away; Thou art in the midst of foes; Therefore watch and pray. 2 Gird thy heav'nly armor on, Wear it ever, night and day; Near thee lurks the evil one; Therefore watch and pray. 3 Listen to the sorr'wing Lord, Him thou lovest to obey; It is He who speaks the Word; Therefore watch and pray. 4 'Twas in watching and in prayer Holy men of olden day Won the palms and crowns they wear; Therefore watch and pray. 5 Watch, for thou thy guard must keep; Pray, for God must speed thy way; Narrow is the road and steep; Therefore watch and pray. Topics: The Christian Life Warfare Used With Tune: GREY

Lo, Upon The Altar Lies

Author: E. Caswall; Thomas Aquinas Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo, upon the altar lies Bread of heaven from the skies: Food to mortal wand'rers giv'n, To the sons and heirs of heav'n. 2 Jesus, Shepherd of Thy sheep, Thou Thy flock in safety keep. Living Bread, Thy life supply; Strengthen us, or else we die. 3 Thou Who feedest us below, Source of all we have or know, Grant that with Thy saints above We may reach Thy feast of love! Topics: The Means of Grace Holy Communion Used With Tune: VENI, REDEMPTOR

Jesus, Thou Joy Of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer; Bernard of Clairvaux Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 557 hymnals First Line: Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts! Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts! Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men! From the best bliss that earth imparts, We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Thou savest those that on Thee call; To them that seek Thee, thou art good, To them that find Thee, all in all. 3 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast; Glad that Thy gracious smile we see, Blest, that our faith can hold Thee fast. 4 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. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer Used With Tune: JOY

Our Heavenly Father, Hear

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 203 hymnals First Line: Our heav'nly Father, hear Lyrics: 1 Our heav'nly Father, hear The prayer we offer now; Thy name he hallowed far and near, To Thee all nations bow. 2 Thy kingdom come; Thy will On earth be done in love, As saints and seraphim fulfill Thy holy will above. 3 Our daily bread supply While by Thy word we live: The guilt of our iniquity Forgive, as we forgive. 4 From dark temptation's pow'r, From Satan's wiles defend; Deliver in the evil hour, And guide us to the end. 5 Thine shall forever be Glory and pow'r divine, The scepter, throne, and majesty, Of heav'n and earth are Thine. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Prayer Used With Tune: STILLINGFLEET

Light Of The Gentile Nations

Author: Catherine Winkworth; J. Franck Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 37 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Light of the Gentile nations, Thy people's joy and love! Drawn by Thy Spirit hither, We gladly come to prove Thy presence in Thy temple And wait with earnest mind, As Simeon once had waited His Savior God to find. 2 Yea, Lord, Thy servants meet Thee, E'en now, in ev'ry place Where Thy true Word hath promised That they should see Thy face. Thou yet wilt gladly grant us, Who gather round Thee here, In faith's strong arms to bear Thee, As did that aged seer. 3 Be Thou our joy, our brightness, That shines 'mid pain and loss, Our sun in times of terror, The glory round our cross; A glow in sinking spirits, A sunbeam in distress; Physician, friend in sickness; In death, our happiness. 4 O let us, Lord, be faithful Like Simeon to the end, So that his dying anthem May from our hearts ascend: O Lord, now let Thy servant Depart in peace, I pray, Since I have seen my Savior And have beheld His day. 5 My Savior, I behold Thee Now with the eye of faith; No foe of Thee can rob me, Though bitter words he saith. Within Thy heart abiding, As Thou dost dwell in me, No pain, no death has terrors To part my soul from Thee. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Epiphany; Processionals and Recessionals Epiphany Used With Tune: MAGDALENA

Baptized Into Thy Name Most Holy

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Jacob Rambach Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 45 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Baptized into Thy name most holy, O Father, Son and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly, Among Thy seed, Thy chosen host; With Christ I'm buried, dead to sin; Thy Spirit now doth dwell within. 2 My loving Father here doth take me To be in truth His child and heir; My Savior verily doth make me The fruit of all His sorrows share; My Comforter will comfort me When threat'ning clouds around I see. 3 And I in turn have vowed to fear Thee, To love and to obey Thee, Lord; Yea, I have ventured, drawing near Thee, To be Thine own and keep Thy Word, Renouncing Satan, world and sin, Thy Spirit prompting me within. 4 My faithful God, Thou failest never, Thy covenant abides for aye; O cast me not away forever, If I from Thee should go astray, Whene'er my soul hath been defiled, Do Thou in grace restore Thy child. 5 Again to Thee I gladly offer My soul, my body, heart and all; O sanctify what here I proffer And ev'ry faithless deed forestall; Keep Thou me wholly as Thine own, And let me do Thy will alone. Topics: Confirmation Used With Tune: HEAVENLY FRIEND

Dear Christians, Let Us All Rejoice

Author: H. Brueckner; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 37 hymnals First Line: Dear Christians, let us all rejoice Lyrics: 1 Dear Christians,let us all rejoice And leave the haunts of sadness, That we, as with a single voice, My sound the note of gladness. Yea, let us sing with one accord And praise the wonders of our Lord, Who with a price hath bought us. 2 In Satan's chains I fettered lay, With naught but death before me. My sin distressed me night and day, In sin my mother bore me. While thus my sin and guilt were rife, There was no good in all my life; So fully sin enthralled me. 3 My works no merit e'er possessed, They had no pow'r to save me. My will with nothing good was blest, But prone to evil made me. My fears increased till sheer despair Left naught but death to be my share; The pangs of hell I suffered. 4 But God beheld my wretched state Before the world's foundation, And, mindful of His mercies great, He planned my soul's salvation; A father's heart He turned to me, And, from my woes to make me free, Gave up His dearest Treasure. 5 He said to His beloved Son In accents soft and tender: 'Tis time the battle should be won; Thyself shalt Thou surrender. O brightest Jewel of My crown, Do Thou to wretched man go down, Both sin and death to conquer. 6 The Son obeyed the Father's voice, And, born of virgin mother, He of His own free will and choice Became my Friend and Brother. He hid His power from Satan well, That He the crafty foe might fell And bring hims low forever. 7 He said to me: Do not despair, My help I freely offer; Thy misery I came to share, Myself for thee I proffer. Thou shalt be Mine as I am thine, My love shall e'er thy soul entwine, The foe shall not divide us. 8 The foe will shed My precious blood Though ne'er his aim achieving; I but endure it for thy good, From death thy soul relieving. My life shall swallow death for aye, My innocence thy guilt shall pay; Thy faith in Me shall save thee. 9 To heaven I again ascend, There with the Father dwelling; To thee I strength and comfort lend, Thy sorrow thus dispelling. The Spirit I will send to thee, Who shall thy faithful Teacher be, That thou mayst truly know Me. 10 What I on earth have done and taught Shall be Thy guide in teaching; So shall My kingdom's works be wrought By thy pure life and preaching. Take heed lest men with base alloy The treasures of My truth destroy; This is My final warning. Topics: The Means of Grace Faith and Justification Used With Tune: LUTHER'S HYMN

Lord Jesus, Though But Two Or Three

Author: M. Loy Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, though but two or three In Thy dear name assembled be, Thou wilt among them show Thy face And bless them with Thy saving grace. 2 In Thy dear Name again we meet And worship humbly at Thy feet; Thou wilt Thy gracious word fulfill And cheer us with Thy presence still. 3 O Thou from Whom all blessings flow, Thy peace and comfort now bestow; Abide with us till life is o'er And make us Thine forevermore. Topics: Opening of Worship Used With Tune: BRESLAU

Behold, The Joyful Day Is Nigh

Author: E. A. Edlen; Johan Olaf Wallin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold, the joyful day is nigh, And angels’ voices from on high Proclaim the news in early morn That the Good Shepherd now is born. 2 In quiet splendor forth He comes, The scattered sheep and tender lambs To gather, and their fold prepare With all a Shepherd’s tender care. 3 The gentle Shepherd we behold Who, not with silver or with gold, But by His suffering and His death, Will save us from eternal wrath. 4 His Church, though small its seed may be, Shall grow into a mighty tree, With fruitful branches spreading o’er The earth till time shall be no more. 5 Arise and shine, thy Light is come, O humankind, O Christendom; Thy glory and thy peace is here: The Savior of the world draws near. 6 All praise and glory be to Thee For wisdom, power and majesty; And for Thy grace and mercy, Lord, Forever be Thy name adored. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Used With Tune: ERFURT

I Would Not Live Alway

Author: Wm. Augustus Muehlenberg Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 701 hymnals First Line: I would not live alway; I ask not to stay Lyrics: 1 I would not live alway; I ask not to stay Where storm after storm rises dark o'er the 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 thanks-giving 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 bids 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! Topics: The Christian Life Death and Burial Used With Tune: ST. LUKE

Jerusalem, Lift Up Thy Voice

Author: E. W. Olson; Johan Olof Wallin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Jerusalem, lift up thy voice! Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, lift up thy voice! Daughter of Zion, now rejoice! Thy King is come, whose mighty hand Henceforth shall reign o'er ev'ry land. 2 He comes to ev'ry tribe and race, A messenger of truth and grace: With peace He comes from heaven above, On earth to found His realm of love. 3 In God's eternal covenant, He comes for our salvation sent. The star of hope moves on before, And hosts assemble to adore. 4 Let all the world with one accord Now hail the coming of the Lord: Praise to the Prince of heav'nly birth, Who bringeth peace to all the earth! Topics: The Church Year Advent Used With Tune: ERFURT

Launch Out Into The Deep

Author: M. Loy Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Launch out into the deep, And brave the foaming sea; Fold not thine arms to slothful sleep When duty calls to thee. 2 Let down thy net again, Still hopeful of success; Tho' long thy toil has seemed in vain, The Lord will richly bless. 3 Do not faint-hearted say, Thine is a dreary lot; Let life seem gloomy as it may, His goodness falters not. 4 In Jesus put thy trust, And thou canst never fail; His mighty Word supports the just, And that must e'er prevail. 5 Thrust out then from the land, Let down thy net again; The work performed at God's command Can never be in vain. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Service Used With Tune: SILVER STREET

What God Ordains Is Always Good

Author: Samuel Rodegast Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What God ordains is always good: No wrong His will intendeth. In wisdom He directs my course And all my trouble endeth. Why should I fear when He is near? Tho' need and want o'ertake me, He never will forsake me. 2 What God ordains is always good: He will not, then, deceive me. I fully trust His guiding hand, No painful doubts can grieve me. His loving care each day I share, Tho' sorrows sore depress me, He will in mercy bless me. 3 What God ordains is always good: This thought sweet comfort lendeth. My great Physician, good and true, Naught that is harmful sendeth. My wounded soul He maketh whole And saveth by His power Though ills like mountains tower. 4 What God ordains is always good: And though the cup selected Too bitter to my taste may seem, It must not be rejected. For in the end God help will send; He will dispel all sadness And fill my soul with gladness. 5 What God ordains is always good: Here shall my stand be taken; Tho' dark and lone my way appear, I shall not be forsaken. In God's embrace I have a place; His loving arm will shield me, And so to Him I yield me. Topics: The Christian Life Cross and Comfort Used With Tune: HOPE Text Sources: Tr. Composite

Out Of The Depths I Cry To Thee

Author: Miss Winkworth; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 33 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Out of the depths I cry to Thee; Lord, hear me, I implore Thee. Incline Thy gracious ear to me As I appear before Thee. If Thou remember each misdeed And give to each his rightful meed, Who can abide Thy presence? 2 Thy pardon, Lord, is gained through grace: It can alone avail us. Our works can ne'er our guilt efface, The strictest life must fail us. Before Thee none can boast of aught; To fear Thee we are rightly taught, On grace alone depending. 3 My hope is, therefore, in the Lord, And not in mine own merit; I rest upon His faithful word To them of contrite spirit; That He is merciful and just, This is my comfort and my trust: I wait for Him in patience. 4 And though I tarry till the night And till the morn awaken, My heart shall not mistrust His might Nor count itself forsaken. Do thus, O ye of Israel's seed, Ye of the Spirit born indeed, Wait for your God's appearing. 5 Though great our sins and sore our woes, His grace much more aboundeth; His helping love no limit knows, Our utmost need it soundeth. Our Shepherd good and true is He, Who will at last set Israel free From all their sin and sorrow. Topics: The Means of Grace Penitence Used With Tune: DE PROFUNDIS

Speak, O Lord, Thy Servant Heareth

Author: G. T. Rygh; M. B. Landstad; Anna Sophia of Hesse-Darmstadt Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Speak, O Lord, Thy servant heareth, To Thy Word I now give heed; For Thy Word my spirit cheereth, All Thy Word is truth indeed; Death's dread pow'r in me is rife; Jesus, may Thy Word of life Fill my soul with love forever, That I may forsake Thee never. 2 O what blessing to be near Thee And to hearken to Thy voice; May I ever love and fear Thee, That Thy Word may be my choice. Oft are hardened sinners, Lord, Struck with terror by Thy Word; But for sin whoever grieveth, Comfort sweet and hope receiveth. 3 Precious Jesus, I beseech Thee: May Thy works take root in me; May this gift from heav’n enrich me, So that I bear fruit for Thee; Take them never from my heart Till I see Thee as Thou art, When in bliss I stand before Thee And in rapture shall adore Thee. 4 All the world is full of sorrow; Dearest Jesus, comfort me: Come what may today, tomorrow, Let me firmly stand with Thee On Thy Word's unfalt'ring ground; When the final call shall sound, Let me sing in death's dark mazes To Thy name my grateful praises. Topics: The Church Year Sexagasima Used With Tune: SCHOP

A Mighty Fortress Is Our Lord

Author: Paul E. Kretzmann; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our Lord, A sure defense to save us! He frees us with His trusty sword When trouble would enslave us. The foe of all mankind Great evil has designed; His cruel weapons still Are force and cunning skill; On earth is not his equal. 2 With might of ours we cannot win, Soon were our loss effected; But with us in the battle's din Is One whom God elected. Ask ye, Who may this be? The Lord of hosts is He; Christ Jesus is His name, True God from heav'n He came In ev'ry strife to conquer. 3 Tho' devils all the world should fill, All eager to devour us, We tremble not, we fear no ill, They shall not overpow'r us. The prince of hell may still Scowl fiercely as he will, No harm to us is done, He's judged, the fight is won; A single word o'erthrows him. 4 The Word of God shall stand secure; They cannot work their pleasure. The Spirit, with His gifts so pure, We have in fullest measure. What tho' they take this life, Goods, honor, child and wife, Their hatred still is vain, They have no lasting gain; We still possess the kingdom. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG

Jesus, The Mighty Work Achieved

Author: C. V. Pilcher; Hallgrim Petursson, 1614-1674 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the mighty work achieved, The offered vinegar received; Then, knowing that His hour was near, Cried, It is finished, loud and clear. 2 Attend, my soul; to thee doth cry The Son of God, who reigns on high: All that for thy release sufficed Is finished, saith the dying Christ. 3 Finished for thee the Law's command, Finished redemption's dread demand, Finished what prophets spake of old, Finished the grace thou shalt behold. 4 The praises of my grateful heart Take, Lord, for all Thou dost impart: Thy work's perfection--wondrous feat-- My incompleteness makes complete. 5 Help me, my Savior, day by day To tread where Thou hast shown the way; And finish, in obedience true, The work Thou givest me to do. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Passion Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Lord, Open Thou Both Heart and Ear

Author: H. Brueckner; J. Olearius Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Lord, open Thou both heart and ear, That I Thy precious Word may hear; Let me Thy Word preserve with care, And make Thou me Thy child and heir. 2 Thy Word can move the inmost heart, To soul and body health impart, Sweet comfort lend in all my woe And grace and peace on me bestow. 3 To Thee, O Triune God, alone, Who sittest on Thy heav'nly throne, Shall honor, praise and glory be By all throughout eternity. Topics: Opening of Worship Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

The Heavens Cannot Thee Embrace

Author: H. Brueckner Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 The heavens cannot Thee embrace, Thou God of earth and sky and sea; And yet, a Bethel is this place, Though built by human hands for Thee. 2 Here Thou hast dwelt in all these years, Here hath Thy presence been confessed; Here Thou hast calmed our doubts and fears, Here have our souls found peace and rest. 3 We thank Thee for the days of yore, So rich in truth and love and grace; And for the future we implore Thy bounteous blessing on this place. 4 Here feed us with the bread of life And let our prayers to Thee ascend; Here armor us for every strife And for each task new courage lend. 5 Thy holy Word and Sacrament, Those sacred channels of Thy grace, Preserve to us till life is spent And we shall see Thee face to face. Amen. Topics: Dedication Anniversary Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Lo, In Zion A Foundation

Author: E. Cronenwett Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo, in Zion a foundation God the Father laid secure; Grounded on it our salvation By His Word of promise sure. Tho' the wrath of Satan rages Now and ever, as of yore, Built upon this Rock of Ages, Stands the Church forevermore. 2 God in Christ, with man united, Died the death which justice sought; Hell dismayed and heav'n delighted Saw what sov'reign mercy wrought. God the Son wrought our salvation By the ransom of His blood: This is our secure foundation, This our everlasting good. 3 O Thou theme of patriarchs' story, Israel's Hope and David's Son, Prophets' and apostles' glory, God and Man, forever one! Ev'ry knee shall bow before Thee, Ev'ry tongue confess Thee Lord. Rock of Ages, we adore Thee, Mighty God, Incarnate Word! Amen. Topics: Corner-Stone Laying Used With Tune: HARWELL

Listen To Those Happy Voices

Author: M. Loy Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Listen to those happy voices Of the radiant angel throng! How the earth and sky rejoices! All the air is full of song! Hallelujah, blissful morn! Hallelujah, Christ is born! 2 Hear ye not the bright-robed angel Cheering shepherds in the field-- Telling them the sweet Evangel That the woes of man are healed? Hear ye not the angel say: Fear ye not, be glad to-day? 3 Should we not with songs of gladness Glory give to God for aye? Why be bowed with grief and sadness When our sins are borne away? Praise Him--with the angels vie-- Glory be to God on high! 4 Swell, ye saints, the blissful chorus, Roll it onward like a sea, As the angels, hov'ring o'er us, Still repeat the melody! Hear ye not the angel say: Fear ye not, be glad to-day? 5 Gladly we repeat the story-- Vie with angels while they sing: Be to God immortal glory, Glory to the new-born King! Hallelujah, blissful morn! Hallelujah, Christ is born! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Used With Tune: NEANDER

Wide Open Are Thy Hands

Author: Charles Porterfield Krauth; Bernard of Clairvaux, d. 1153 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Wide open are Thy hands To pay with more than gold The awful debt of guilty men, Forever and of old. Ah, let me grasp those hands, That we may never part, And let the power of their blood Sustain my fainting heart. 2 Wide open are Thine arms, A fallen world t'embrace; To take to love and endless rest Our whole forsaken race. Lord, I am sad and poor, But boundless is Thy grace; Give me the soul-transforming joy For which I seek Thy face. 3 Draw all my mind and heart Up to Thy throne on high, And let Thy sacred cross exalt My spirit to the sky. To these, Thy mighty hands, My spirit I resign: In life, I live alone to Thee, In death, alone am Thine. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Passion Used With Tune: LEOMINSTER

O Let Triumphant Faith Dispel

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 37 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O let triumphant faith dispel The fears of guilt and woe! If God be for us, God the Lord, Who, who shall be our foe? 2 He who His only Son gave up To death, that we might live, Shall He not all things freely grant, That boundless love can give? 3 Who now His people shall accuse? 'Tis God hath justified; Who now His people shall condemn? The Lamb of God hath died. 4 And He who died hath ris'n again, Triumphant, from the grave; At God's right hand for us He pleads, Omnipotent to save. Topics: The Means of Grace Faith and Justification Used With Tune: ST. FRANCES Text Sources: Scottish Translations and Paraphrases, 1745

All Glory, Praise And Honor

Author: John M. Neale; Theodulph of Orleans Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with chorus Appears in 601 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All glory, praise and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring! Thou art the King of Israel, Thou, David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest, The King and blessed One. Chorus: All glory, praise and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King. To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. A-men. 2 The company of angels Are praising Thee on high, And mortal men and all things Created make reply. The people of the Hebrews With psalms before Thee went: Our praise and prayer and anthems Before Thee we present. [Chorus] 3 To Thee, before Thy Passion, They sang their hymns of praise; To Thee, now high exalted, Our melody we raise: Thou didst accept their praises; Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King. [Chorus] Amen. Topics: The Church Year Palm Sunday; Processionals and Recessionals Palm Sunday Used With Tune: HONOR

O Come, Little Children

Author: H. Brueckner; C. v. Schmidt Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: O come, little children, O come, one and all Lyrics: 1 O come, little children, O come, one and all, O come to the manger in Bethlehem’s stall And see what the Father in heaven so true Has done to prepare a bright Christmas for you. 2 Behold, in the manger, that strange little bed, A Child, sweet and gentle, is resting His head, A Babe, clad in garments so pure and so white, And fairer by far than the angels of light. 3 On hay and on straw in the manger He lies; Both Mary and Joseph, with fond, loving eyes, Are gazing upon Him, and shepherds draw near, And jubilant angels from heaven appear. 4 O kneel with the shepherds in worshipful prayer And join the dear angels who also are there; Sing glory to God in the heavens above And thank Him for Jesus, the gift of His love. 5 O dearest, O sweetest, O wonderful Child, So pure and so holy, so good and so mild; For us poor and weak in the manger hast lain, For us like an innocent lamb Thou wast slain. 6 Receive then our hearts, which we offer to Thee, And keep them from sin and from wickedness free; O render them holy and blessed like Thine, Thou Son of the Highest, Thou Infant divine. Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Used With Tune: TEKNA

O Thou Who Once In Galilee

Author: Anna Hoppe Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Thou who once in Galilee Didst make the deaf to hear, The mute to speak, the blind to see, Blest Son of God, be near. 2 O deign to hear the silent prayer Of Thine afflicted own; Yea, bid them cast on Thee all care, Thy grace to them make known. 3 The speechless tongue, the lifeless ear Thou canst restore, O Lord; Thine Ephphatha, O Savior dear, Can instant help afford. 4 But if it be the Father's will That they should suffer loss, O lend them grace with patience still To bear a painful cross. 5 Meanwhile to them the listening ear Of faith in Thee impart, And let Thy Word bring light and cheer To every troubled heart. 6 Some day in yonder happy land, Each loss will prove a gain, All mysteries we'll understand, For Thou wilt make them plain. Topics: For the Deaf Mute Used With Tune: TALLIS' ORDINAL

The Morning Sun Illumes The Skies

Author: H. Brueckner; Nicolaus Hermann Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The morning sun illumes the skies, And we from peaceful slumbers rise; All praise to God, who hath this night Protected us from Satan's might. 2 Lord Jesus, be our shield this day And keep us on the narrow way; To us Thy holy angels send And let them to our wants attend. 3 Make Thou our hearts obedient To do Thy will till life is spent, To heed Thy Word, whate'er betide, And follow Thee, our faithful Guide. 4 Grant that our work may prosper well, While we beneath Thy shadow dwell. Let all that we begin with Thee To Tine own praise accomplished be. Amen. Topics: Morning Used With Tune: CANONBURY

O Morning Star, So Fair And Bright

Author: Phil. Nicolai Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.8.4.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Morning Star, so pure and bright, Whose rays shed forth pure truth and light, Thou Sov'reign meek and lowly; Sweet Root of Jesse, Thou who art The Lord and Bridegroom of the heart, Deign Thou to own me wholly. Loving art Thou Great and glorious, all victorious, Rich in blessing, Rule and might o'er all possessing. 2 Thou radiant Brightness from above, Fill Thou my heart with heav'nly love, Nor may Thy grace forsake me; O fill Thou me with joy divine, And let me be forever Thine; Thy fruitful member make me. Tow'rd Thee longing Doth possess me, do Thou bless me, Sun of gladness, Lest my soul repine in sadness. 3 If Thou but look on me in love, God draweth near me from above With joy's o'erflowing measure; Lord Jesus Christ, my highest Good, Thy Word and Spirit, flesh and blood, My inmost heart doth treasure. With Thy bounty Draw Thou near me, warm and cheer me, Firmly hold me; Keep me Thine, in love enfold me. 4 Here will I rest, and e'er hold fast: My Bridegroom is the First and Last, The source and goal forever; Here I may calmly die, for Thou Wilt take me where Thou dwellest now, Naught Thee and me shall sever. Amen! Amen! Come, we pray Thee, nor delay Thee; We with yearning Look, O Lord, for Thy returning. Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer Used With Tune: NICOLAI Text Sources: Tr. composite

Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Treasure

Author: Catherine Winkworth; J. Scheffler Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.6 Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thee will I love, my strength, my treasure, Thee will I love, my hope, my joy; Thee will I love in fullest measure With ardor time shall ne'er destroy; Thee will I love, O Light divine, So long as life is mine. 2 Thee will I love, my life, my Savior, Thee will I love, my truest friend; Thee will I love and praise forever, For never shall Thy kindness end; Thee will I love with all my heart, For Thou my Bridegroom art. 3 I thank Thee, Jesus, Sun from heaven, Whose rays have bro't sweet life to me; I thank Thee, who hast richly given All that could make me glad and free; I thank Thee that my soul is healed By what Thy lips revealed. 4 Thee will I love, my crown of gladness, Thee will I love, my God and Lord, Amid the darkest depths of sadness, Not for the hope of high reward, But for Thy sake, O Light divine, So long as life is mine. Topics: The Christian Life Conserration Used With Tune: TREASURE

The Happy Christmas Comes Once More

Author: C. P. Krauth; N. F. S. Grundtvig Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 43 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The happy Christmas comes once more, The heav'nly Guest is at the door, The blessed words the shepherds thrill, The joyous tidings: Peace, good-will. 2 The lowly Savior meekly lies. Lays off the splendor of the skies; No crown bedecks His forehead fair, No pearl, nor gem, nor silk is there. 3 No human glory, might and gold, The lovely Infant's form enfold; The manger and the swaddlings poor Are His, whom angels' songs adore. 4 O holy Child, Thy manger gleams Till earth and heav'n glow with its beams, Till midnight hath noon's brightness won, And Jacob's Star outshines the sun. 5 Thou patriarchs' joy, Thou prophets' song, Thou heavenly Day-spring looked for long, Thou Son of Man, incarnate Word, Great David's Son, great David's Lord! 6 Come, Jesus, glorious heavenly guest, Keep Thine own Christmas in our breast; Then David's harp string, hushed so long, Shall swell our jubilee of song. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Used With Tune: EMMANUEL

All Depends On Our Possessing

Author: Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All depends on our possessing God's abundant grace and blessing; Earthly treasures quickly wane. He whose hope on God is founded Has a wealth of joy unbounded, And His heart will firm remain. 2 He Who hitherto has fed me And to verdant pastures led me Is and ever shall be mine; He whose love has wisely schooled me, And whose hand has gently ruled me, Will not leave me now to pine. 3 Many spend their lives in fretting Over trifles, or regretting Things not destined to remain; I shall strive to win a treasure That will bring me lasting pleasure And a joy that ne'er shall wane. 4 Well He knows what best to grant me, Things that pain or that enchant me; All events must have their day. What to do I may not tell Him, Nor to grant my wish compel Him; When He speaks, I will obey. 5 If on earth my days He lengthen, He my weary soul will strengthen In the years that now look dim; Earthly things are ever going, Like a river onward flowing; But I rest in peace on Him. Topics: The Christian Life Cross and Comfort; Processionals and Recessionals General Used With Tune: HILDESHEIM Text Sources: German, Anon., 1673

Stars Of The Morning, So Gloriously Bright

Author: John M. Neale; Joseph of the Studium Appears in 69 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, Filled with celestial resplendent and light, Dwelling where night never followeth day, Raise the Thrice Holy Lord! ever and aye. 2 These are Thy ministers; these Thou dost own, Lord God of Sabaoth, nearest Thy throne. These are Thy messengers; these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones, man to defend. 3 Still let them stand be our side in the fight, Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right, Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Minor Festivals Used With Tune: TRISAGION

Hark, A Voice Saith, All Are Mortal

Author: Joh. Rosenmüller; Catherine Winkworth; H. Brueckner Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark, a voice saith, all are mortal, Yea, all flesh must fade as grass; Only through a death-rent portal To a better world ye pass; Dust to dust must sink inglorious Ere this body rise victorious To the realms of life and light, Won for saints thro' Jesus' might. 2 Therefore, when my Father chooses, Willingly my life I'll yield; He but gains, nay, never loses, Who with Jesus quits the field; For in my Redeemer's merit Peace has found my troubled spirit, And in death my comfort this: Jesus' death assures me bliss. 3 In those bright celestial regions All is life and peace and joy; Souls are there in countless legions, Happy in the Lord's employ. There the Seraphim are dwelling Who, in holiness excelling, Praise with heaven's mighty host Father, Son and Holy Ghost. 4 There the patriarchs are living, There the prophets all abide, There th'apostles, homage giving, Ever dwell at Jesus' side. There the Lord's whole congregation Has its place of habitation; There, to honor God, their King, All their hallelujahs sing. 5 O blest city of the sainted, Wondrous fair Jerusalem, How thy beauty, pure, unattained, Sparkles like a precious gem! What sweet voices there are sounding, And what joys are there abounding! Night shall never follow day, Light from God will shine for aye. Topics: The Christian Life Heaven Used With Tune: ROSENMÜLLER

To Thee, Eternal God

Author: H. Brueckner Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 To Thee, eternal God, Our fervent thanks we render For all Thy boundless love And for Thy mercies tender. Thy servant Thou hast blessed Thro' many fruitful years, That he may reap in joy Where he has sown in tears! 2 Thou hast preserved his health, His strength has not been waning; His mind is still alert, Each day new vision gaining. Thy hand has shielded him And kept him free from harm; In weakness he has leaned On Thy sustaining arm. 3 Thou hast vouchsafed to him Thy Spirit's gift for preaching And talents such as he Most needed in his teaching; Hast filled his heart with love For sinners gone astray And hope for better things, That ne'er shall pass away. 4 O God, continue Thou To send Thy show'rs of blessing Upon Thy servant true, That he, Thy grace possessing, May flourish like a tree Beside the waters pure And yield much precious fruit That shall for aye endure. Topics: Anniversary Ordination Used With Tune: GRATITUDE

Why Art Thou Heavy-Hearted

Author: Paul Gerhardt; H. Brueckner Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Why art thou heavy-hearted? Lyrics: 1 Why art thou heavy hearted? Why is thy soul weighed down? Cast off thy painful burden And cease to fret and frown. Thou art not he that ruleth O'er heaven, earth and hell; 'Tis God whose throne endureth, Who doeth all things well. 2 Let Him the nations govern As Lord of land and sea; Then at His rule and guidance Thou shalt astonished be. Far, far above thy thinking His counsel shall appear When He the work hath finished That caused thee needless fear. 3 His love at times may try thee And naught of comfort lend, As if His help and solace He nevermore would send; But if despite thy trials Thou true to Him remain, He will reveal His power And show His grace again. 4 All hail, thou who art faithful, The day will soon draw near When with a crown of glory Thou shalt in heav'n appear; When God Himself shall give thee The victor's wreath and palm, And thou in yonder mansions Shalt sing a joyful psalm. Topics: The Christian Life Cross and Comfort Used With Tune: HASSLER

Aloft In Yonder Belfry

Author: H. Brueckner Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Aloft in yonder belfry Now hangs our hallowed bell; Whene'er we hear its message, O may we heed it well. Its voice, to us appealing In tones so rich and clear, Shall call us all together, God's holy Word to hear. 2 Its joyous peal resounding On happy festal days Shall move the congregation To sing a hymn of praise; And when a faithful member His pilgrimage must end, Then may its knell, tho' solemn, A wealth of comfort lend. 3 Thus shall our joys and sorrows Be mingled with its sound Till we in heaven's mansions God's holy throne surround, With many thousand voices To glorify the Lord, Whose name by men and angels Is worshiped and adored. Amen. Topics: Dedication Church Bell Used With Tune: WEBB

Lift Up Your Eyes, Ye Christians

Author: C. K. Solberg Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Lift up your eyes, ye Christians, Behold the worldwide field Now ready for the harvest, Go make its precious yield. Arise, go forth to gather The fruit without delay! The ripened fields are waiting; This is your harvest day. 2 Lift up your eyes, ye Christians, The whole wide world to view: How plenteous the harvest, The laborers how few! How can you then be idle And linger by the way? Arise and join the reapers! This is your harvest day. 3 Lift up your eyes, ye Christians, And heed the Lord's command; Go, labor in His vineyard, And lend a helping hand! Like sheep without a shepherd So many go astray, Neglected they must perish; This is your harvest day. 4 Lift up your eyes, ye Christians, The harvest day is brief; O hear the cry of millions For rescue and relief! Let sacrifice and service Your life on earth portray; Help win the world for Jesus; This is your harvest day! 5 Lift up your eyes, ye Christians, Soon comes the gracious Lord; He comes to claim the faithful And give them His reward. Be faithful in your service And labor as you pray; For lo, the night is coming; This is your harvest day! Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace Missions; Processionals and Recessionals Missions Used With Tune: WEBB (GOODWIN)

The Church Above Forever Rings

Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Church above forever rings With praises of the King of kings; Forever there, on harps divine, They hymn th' eternal One in Trine; We here below the strain prolong And faintly echo Zion's song. 2 O Lord of lords invisible! With Thy pure light this temple fill And hither, when invoked, descend; Here to Thy people's prayer attend: Here, in their hearts forevermore, The Spirit's quick'ning graces pour. 3 Here may the faithful, day by day, In humble adoration pray; And here receive from Thy dear love The blessings of that home above, Till, loosened from this mortal chain, Its everlasting joys they gain. Amen. Topics: Dedication Used With Tune: CREATION Text Sources: Breviary

Day Is Dawning In The East

Author: Mary Ann Lathbury Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals Refrain First Line: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts Lyrics: 1 Day is dawning in the east; Souls are gath'ring for the feast; Wait and worship while the day Sends her glorious light away Thro' all the earth. 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! A-men. 2 While before Thy throne we fall, And upon Thy name we call, Thro' the glory and the grace Of the skies that veil Thy face, Our hearts ascend. [Refrain] 3 When forever from our sight Pass the stars, the day, the night, Lord of angels, on our eyes Let eternal morning rise, And shadows end. [Refrain] Topics: Praise; Processionals and Recessionals Morning Used With Tune: EVENING PRAISE

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