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Let Children Hear The Mighty Deeds

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: ALH1930 #56 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: LEA Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God performed of old, Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make His glories known, His works of pow'r and grace, And will convey His wonders down, Thro' ev'ry rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to theirs, That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus learn they that in God alone Their hope securely stands; And may they ne'er forget His works, But practice His commands. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace Holy Communion Languages: English

A Few More Years Shall Roll

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: ALH1930 #365 (1930) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Tune Title: LEOMINSTER Lyrics: 1 A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest, Asleep within the tomb. Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away! 2 A few more storms shall beat On this wild, rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease And surges swell no more. A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more. 3 'Tis but a little while And He shall come again, Who died that we might live, who lives That we with Him may reign. Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Sylvester Eve Languages: English

Wide Open Are Thy Hands

Author: Charles Porterfield Krauth; Bernard of Clairvaux, d. 1153 Hymnal: ALH1930 #417 (1930) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Tune Title: LEOMINSTER 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 Languages: English

All Hail, America

Author: Walter E. Schuette Hymnal: ALH1930 #649 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6 Tune Title: LIEFELD First Line: This is the day we celebrate Lyrics: 1 This is the day we celebrate, All hail, America! (all hail!) God builds the nation strong and great, All hail, America! (all hail!) Columbia praise His mighty name, Ye sons of freedom, shout acclaim, And set His altars all aflame For Free America. 2 O it is meet to swell the song, All hail, America! (all hail!) The sounding chorus to prolong, All hail, America! (all hail!) In God the land is all at rest, Its cities safe, its furrows blest,-- The heavens shower down their best For Free America. 3 We praise the Lord with gladsome joy, All hail, America! (all hail!) His honor shall our lips employ, All hail, America! (all hail!) America's ten-thousand tongues Shall fill His courts with soulful songs, To whom the honor all belongs, For Free America. 4 Long may His goodness lead our land; All hail, America! (all hail!) Long may we trust His faithful hand; All hail, America! (all hail!) O may we never see the day When from His care we go astray, And may He ever show the way For Free America. Topics: National; Processionals and Recessionals National Languages: English

Savior, When In Dust To Thee

Author: Sir Robert Grant Hymnal: ALH1930 #408 (1930) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Tune Title: LIGHT OF THE SOUL Lyrics: 1 Savior, when in dust to Thee Low we bow th'adoring knee, When, repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our streaming eyes; O by all Thy pains and woe, Suffered once for man below, Bending from Thy throne on high, Hear our solemn litany. 2 By Thy birth and early years, By Thy human griefs and tears, By Thy fasting and distress In the lonely wilderness; By Thy vict'ry in the hour Of the subtle tempter's pow'r; Jesus, look with pitying eye; Hear our solemn litany. 3 By Thine hour of dark despair, By Thine agony of prayer, By the purple robe of scorn, By Thy wounds--They crown of thorn, By Thy cross--Thy pangs and cries, By Thy perfect sacrifice, Jesus, look with pitying eye; Hear our solemn litany. 4 By Thy deep expiring groan, By the sealed sepulchral stone, By Thy triumph o'er the grave, By Thy pow'r from death to save; Mighty God, ascended Lord, To Thy throne in heav'n restored-- Prince and Savior, hear our cry, Hear our solemn litany. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Passion Languages: English

Jesus, in Thy dying woes

Author: Thomas Benson Pollock Hymnal: ALH1930 #398 (1930) Meter: 7.7.7.6 Tune Title: LITANY Lyrics: Part I Father, forgive them: for thy know not what they do.--Luke 23:34 1 Jesus, in Thy dying woes, Even while Thy life-blood flows, Craving pardon for Thy foes: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 Savior, for our pardon sue When our sins Thy pangs renew, For we know not what we do: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 O may we, who mercy need, Be like Thee in heart and deed When with wrong our spirits bleed: Hear us, Holy Jesus. A-men. Part II Today shalt thou be with Me in Paradise.--Luke 23:43 1 Jesus, pitying the sighs Of the thief who near Thee dies, Promising him Paradise: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 May we in our guilt and shame, Still Thy love and mercy claim, Calling humbly on Thy name: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 May our hearts to Thee incline, Looking from our cross to Thine; Cheer our souls with hope divine: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part III Woman, behold thy son! Behold thy mother!-- John 19:26,27 1 Jesus, loving to the end Her whose heart Thy sorrows rend, And Thy dearest human friend: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 May we in Thy sorrows share, For Thy sake all peril dare And enjoy Thy tender care: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 May we all Thy loved ones be, All one holy family, Loving for the love of Thee: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part IV My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?"--Matt. 27:46 1 Jesus, whelmed in fears unknown, With our guilt left all alone, While no light from heav'n is shown: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 When we seem in vain to pray And our hopes seem far away, In the darkness be our stay: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 Tho' no Father seem to hear, Though no light our spirits cheer, May we know that God is near: Hear us, Holy Jesus. A-men. Part V I thirst.--John 19:28 1 Jesus, in Thy thirst and pain, While Thy wounds Thy life-blood drain, Thirsting more our love to gain: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 Thirst for us in mercy still; All Thy holy work fulfill; Satisfy Thy loving will: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 May we thirst Thy love to know; Lead us in our sin and woe Where the healing waters flow: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part VI It is finished.--John 19:30 1 Jesus, all our ransom paid, All Thy Father's will obeyed, By Thy sufferings perfect made: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 Save us in our soul's distress, Be our help to cheer and bless, While we grow in holiness: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 Brighten all our heavenward way With an ever holier ray, Till we pass to perfect day: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Part VII Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.--Luke 23:46 1 Jesus, all Thy labor vast, All Thy woe and conflict past, Yielding up Thy soul at last: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 2 When the death-shades round us lower, Guard us from the tempter's power; Keep us in that trial hour: Hear us, Holy Jesus. 3 May Thy life and death supply Grace to live and grace to die, Grace to reach the home on high: Hear us, Holy Jesus. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Passion Scripture: Luke 23:34 Languages: English

Thou Little Flock, Be Not Afraid

Author: M. Loy; Joh. Mich. Altenburg Hymnal: ALH1930 #90 (1930) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: LITTLE FLOCK Lyrics: 1 Thou little flock, be not afraid, Tho' foes against thee stand arrayed, All ready to destroy thee; Although thy ruin they prepare And fill thee oft with anxious care, They shall not long annoy thee. 2 Thy cause is God's; this comfort thee; May His, not thine, the vengeance be; Let Him perform His pleasure; The needful help thou shalt obtain; Thee and His Word He will sustain Thro' Christ, His own dear Treasure. 3 As God is God, and true His Word, Fierce Satan and his hellish herd, The world and all their powers Shall reap but shame beneath His rod: God is with us, and we with God: The vict'ry must be ours. Topics: The Means of Grace The Christian Church Languages: English

Upon The Cross The Robber Prayed

Author: C. V. Pilcher; Hallgrim Petursson, 1614-1674 Hymnal: ALH1930 #412 (1930) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: LOFSONGUR Lyrics: 1 Upon the cross the robber prayed; The Son of God swift answer made: Yes, thou shalt rest, I truly say, With Me in Paradise today. 2 Hear, in Thy love, my contrite cry: That malefactor, Lord, am I; If Thou should'st mark deeds done amiss, My sin would prove as vile as his. 3 One truth alone can cheer my soul; Thou, Lord, didst die to make me whole: The sacred stream from Calv'ry's hill Can cleanse e'en this foul heart from ill. 4 Now, from the cross exalted high, Thou reignest King above the sky: The while I tread the path of woe, Think on Thy servant here below. 5 Each morn I fain would hear Thee, Lord, Speak to my heart this royal word: What though on earth thy flesh may be, Thy soul shall sup today with Me. 6 When comes at length mine hour of death, Thy voice shall soothe my latest breath, As from the cross Thy mercy cries: Today, with Me, in Paradise. Topics: The Church Year Passion Languages: English

From Afar, Across The Waters

Author: A. F. Rohr Hymnal: ALH1930 #634 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8 Tune Title: LOST AND FOUND Lyrics: 1 From afar, across the waters, Where Atlantic's billows roar, Lashed by hurricanes to fury On the sands of Afric's shore, Sweeps the cry of Macedonia: Come and help us, come and help us. 2 From across the wide Pacific, From the heart of Asia vast-- Asia, cradle of the nations, Like a stirring bugle blast Bursts the cry of Macedonia: Come and help us, come and help us. 3 From the lands on India's ocean, Breeders of the hot simoon, Mothering their dying millions, Tolling like the bells of doom, Rolls the cry of Macedonia: Come and help us, come and help us. 4 From the sea-engirdled islands On the east and on the west, With the bread of life unnourished, By the truth of God unblest, Breaks the cry of Macedonia: Come and help us, come and help us. 5 From the realms which rest ashiver Far along the polar deeps, Where the frightful, frozen horror Watch in awful silence keeps, Falls the cry of Macedonia: Come and help us, come and help us. 6 Northward, southward, eastward, westward, Mournful as a funeral wail, Shouting, shrieking, sobbing, sighing, On the breeze and on the gale, Rides the cry of Macedonia: Come and help us, come and help us. Topics: Missions Languages: English

Work, For The Night Is Coming

Author: Anna L. Walker Hymnal: ALH1930 #647 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.5 D Tune Title: LOWELL Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming, Work thro' the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling, Work 'mid springing flow'rs; Work when the day grows brighter, Work in the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming, Work thro' the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon. Give ev'ry flying minute Something to keep in store: Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies. Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work, while the night is dark'ning, When man's work is o'er. Topics: Service Languages: English

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks Hymnal: ALH1930 #629 (1930) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Tune Title: LOWRY First Line: I need Thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord: No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need Thee, O I need Thee, Ev'ry hour I need Thee: O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. 2 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their pow’r When Thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need Thee ev'ry hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Teach me Thy will; And Thy rich promises In me fulfill. [Refrain] 5 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most Holy One; O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Topics: Savior Languages: English

Lord, Thine Ancient People See

Author: E. Harland Hymnal: ALH1930 #119 (1930) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Tune Title: LUBECK Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thine ancient people see, Captive still, in darkness bound; Let Thy gospel set them free, Let them hear its joyful sound. 2 Still the veil is on their heart: Rend it, Lord, at length in twain; Bid their unbelief depart, Bring them to Thy fold again. 3 Let Thy love their blindness heal; God of Israel, hear our prayer; Let Thy grace their pardon seal, Still Thy cov'nant let them share. 4 Harp of Judah, long unstrung, Sound at length the Savior's praise; Jew and Gentile, old and young, Loud the glad Hosanna raise. Topics: The Means of Grace Jewish Missions Languages: English

For The Beauty Of The Earth

Author: F. S. Pierpont Hymnal: ALH1930 #588 (1930) Tune Title: LUDOVICA Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our grateful psalm of praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night: Hill and vale and tree and flow'r, Sun and moon and stars of light; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our grateful psalm of praise. 3 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child; Friends on earth and friends above, Pleasures pure and undefiled; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our grateful psalm of praise. 4 For Thy Church that evermore Lifts her holy hands above, Off'ring up on ev'ry shore Her pure sacrifice of love; Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our grateful psalm of praise. Topics: Praise; Processionals and Recessionals General Languages: English

How Blessed Is The Little Flock

Author: C. Doving; N. J. Holm Hymnal: ALH1930 #86 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6 Tune Title: LUDWIG Lyrics: 1 How blessed is the little flock, Whom Jesus calls His own! He is their Savior and their rock, They trust in Him alone; They walk by faith and hope and love, But they shall dwell with Him above, When hope and faith shall pass away, And love shall last for aye. 2 My Jesus, am I in that band, And wilt Thou call me Thine? Do I among the chosen stand Whose lamps so brightly shine? O let me not lie down to rest Till this I know, my Savior blest, Till I can say, by grace restored: Thou know'st I love Thee, Lord! 3 And even if with tears it be, That this to Thee I say, Yet Thou in grace wilt look on me And wipe my tears away; Yea, when but Thou who all dost know, In me canst find Thy love below And own me Thine, then well is me,-- My all I have in Thee. Topics: The Means of Grace The Christian Church; Processionals and Recessionals General Languages: English

Comfort, Comfort Ye My People

Author: Catherine Winkworth; J. Olearius Hymnal: ALH1930 #337 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Tune Title: LUDWIGSBURG Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye My people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Wounded sore by sorrows' rod. Bid Jerusalem be glad, Her whose heart so long was sad; Tell her that the strife is ended, All My peace to her extended. 2 All her sins I now will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed; That which well deserved My anger I no more will see or heed. She hath suffered bitter grief; Now I send her sweet relief, Changing all her gloomy sadness Into brightest joy and gladness. 3 Hark, the herald's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Saying to us all, Repent ye, Since the kingdom now is here; O that warning cry obey, For your Lord prepare the way; Let the valleys rise to meet Him And the hills bow down to greet Him. 4 Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits His holy reign. For the glory of our God Now o'er earth is shed abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. Topics: The Church Year Advent Languages: English

Jesus Lives! No Longer Now

Author: Frances E. Cox; C. F. Gellert Hymnal: ALH1930 #435 (1930) Meter: 7.8.7.7.7.7 Tune Title: LUEBECK Lyrics: 1 Jesus lives! No longer now Can thy terrors, death, appall us; Jesus lives! By this we know From the grave He will recall us. Brighter scenes will there commence; This shall be our confidence. 2 Jesus lives! To Him the throne High o'er heav'n and earth is given; We shall go where He is gone, Live and reign with Him in heaven; God is pledged; weak doubtings, hence! This shall be our confidence. 3 Jesus lives! We know full well, Naught from us His love shall sever; Life, nor death, nor pow'rs of hell, Part us now from Christ forever. God will be a sure defence: This shall be our confidence. 4 Jesus lives! And now is death But the gate of life immortal; This shall calm our trembling breath When we pass its gloomy portal; Faith shall cry as fails each sense: Lord, Thou art our confidence. Topics: The Church Year Easter Languages: English

Songs Of Immortal Praise Belong

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: ALH1930 #154 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: LUETZEN Lyrics: 1 Songs of immortal praise belong To my almighty God: He hath my heart, and He my tongue, To spread His name abroad, To spread His name abroad. 2 How great the works His hands hath wrought, How glorious in our sight! And men in ev'ry age have sought His wonders with delight, His wonders with delight. 3 How most exact is nature's frame, Th'eternal God, how wise! His counsels never change the scheme That His first tho'ts devise, That His first tho'ts devise. 4 When He thro' Christ redeemed our race, He fixed His cov'nant sure; His precious promises of grace To endless years endure, To endless years endure. 5 Both time and nature, earth and skies, His heav'nly skill proclaim; But they alone are truly wise Who know in Christ His name, Who know in Christ His name. Topics: The Means of Grace God Languages: English

Why Should I Repine In Sadness?

Author: H. Brueckner; Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: ALH1930 #275 (1930) Meter: 8.3.3.6 D Tune Title: LÜNEBURG Lyrics: 1 Why should I repine in sadness? Left alone, still I own Christ, the Sun of gladness. Nor am I deprived of heaven, Which the Lord, my reward, To my faith has given. 2 What though earthly cares o'ertake me, Pain and loss be my cross? He will not forsake me. Sure relief from Him obtaining, I shall see darkness flee And the shadows waning. 3 From a thousand ills that grieve us In this life full of strife Death can but relieve us. For it closeth sorrow's portal Evermore, and its door Leads to joys immortal. 4 What is all this life containeth But a hand full of sand? Earthly treasure waneth. Nobler gifts beyond are waiting, While my Lord will award Pleasure unabating. 5 Lord, my Joy-spring, flowing ever, I am Thine, Thou art mine; Naught our hearts shall sever. Thou for me Thy life didst offer, Thou alone now dost own All I have to proffer. 6 Thou art mine, by faith own Thee, Nor will I, Light of joy. From my heart dethrone Thee. Grant that I Thy face beholding, Ever may with Thee stay, Blest in love's enfolding. Topics: The Christian Life Cross and Comfort Languages: English

O Christians, Leagued Together

Author: Margaret R. Seebach; Lillian Weaver Cassaday Hymnal: ALH1930 #524 (1930) Meter: Irregular Tune Title: LUTHER LEAGUE HYMN Refrain First Line: All hail, our glorious Savior! Lyrics: 1 O Christians, leagued together, To battle for the right, Arise and don your armor, Put the foe to flight! We’ve given our allegiance, To serve without surcease The mighty Lord of Armies And gentle Prince of Peace. Refrain: All hail, our glorious Savior! We march where thou hast trod, To seek Thy house of triumph, The city of our God. A-men. 2 Then onward be the war-cry And onward still, so long As we have self to conquer, Souls to cheer with song. Let sound the martial music, Ring out the bugle call To rally for the conflict Our people one and all. [Refrain] 3 We proudly bear as banner A cross within the heart, To show that we have chosen Christ, the better part. Then joy and peace and comfort Shall blossom as a rose, Until our earthly blessings The worth of heav'n disclose. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Young People Languages: English

Praise Ye The Lord, Ye Gentiles All

Author: Paul E. Kretzmann Hymnal: ALH1930 #113 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: LUTHER'S HYMN Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord, ye Gentiles all, Praise Him with gladsome voices; Praise Him all people, great and small, In whom our soul rejoices; For He has chosen us by grace And turned to us His loving face In Jesus Christ, our Savior. 2 Through Christ, our Lord, His love untold Has wrought the world's salvation; His Gospel, preached to young and old, Has saved us from damnation. Let ev'ry tongue this truth proclaim And magnify His holy name In joyful hallelujahs. Topics: The Means of Grace Missions Languages: English

Dear Christians, Let Us All Rejoice

Author: H. Brueckner; Martin Luther Hymnal: ALH1930 #121 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: LUTHER'S HYMN 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 Languages: English

The Lord Is King! Lift Up Thy Voice

Author: Josiah Conder Hymnal: ALH1930 #144 (1930) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: LUTON Lyrics: 1 The Lord is King! lift up thy voice, O earth and all ye heav'ns, rejoice! From world to world the joy shall ring: The Lord Omnipotent is King! 2 The Lord is King! who then shall dare Resist His will, distrust His care? Holy and true are all His ways; Let ev'ry creature speak His praise. 3 The Lord is King! exalt your strains, Ye saints, your God, your Father, reigns; One Lord and Savior all secures; He reigns, and life and death are yours. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace God Languages: English

Hark, The Glad Sound! The Savior Comes

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: ALH1930 #327 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: LÜTZEN Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes, The Savior promised long; Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, And ev'ry voice a song, And ev'ry voice a song. 2 He comes the pris'ners to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of His grace T'enrich the humble poor, T'enrich the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heav'n's eternal arches ring With Thy beloved name, With Thy beloved name. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Advent; Processionals and Recessionals Advent Languages: English

Ye Christians, Sing A Joyful Lay

Author: H. Brueckner; Nicolas Hermann Hymnal: ALH1930 #355 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: LÜTZEN Lyrics: 1 Ye Christians, sing a joyful lay To God, the Holy One, Who heaven's door flings wide today And sends to earth His Son, And sends to earth His Son. 2 He leaves the Father's throne on high, Is born an infant small, Doth in a lowly manger lie, Is sheltered in a stall, Is sheltered in a stall. 3 His royal pow'r He lays aside, Becomes like mortal man, And here below doth He abide Who laid creation's plan, Who laid creation's plan. 4 He is the heir of David's throne, And yet God's only Son, By whose unbounded grace alone The kingdom must be won, The kingdom must be won. 5 He serve, that He may set me free And well supply my need; What more could Jesus do for me? He is my help indeed, He is my help indeed. 6 Again He opens wide the door To blissful Paradise; The cherub guards the gate no more, O let your praises rise! Topics: The Church Year Christmas; Processionals and Recessionals Christmas Languages: English

O Lord, I Sing With Voice And Heart

Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Kelly Hymnal: ALH1930 #495 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: LÜTZEN Lyrics: 1 O Lord, I sing with voice and heart, Joy of my soul! to Thee; To earth Thy knowledge I impart, As it is known to me, As it is known to me. 2 Thou art the Fount of grace, I know, And Spring so full and free, Whence saving health and goodness flow Each day so bounteously, Each day so bounteously. 3 Thou feedest us from year to year, And constant dost abide; When danger fills our hearts with fear, With help art at our side, With help art at our side. 4 With patience dost Thou e'er abide, Nor long Thine anger keep, But castest all our sins aside Into the ocean's deep, Into the ocean's deep. 5 Our deepest needs dost Thou supply, Thy treasures last for aye; Thou lead’st us to our home on high, When hence we pass away. 6 Then up, my heart, rejoice and sing, A cheerful trust maintain! For God, the Source of everything, Thy portion will remain. Topics: Harvest and Thanksgiving; Processionals and Recessionals Harvest and Thanksgiving Languages: English

When Upon The Raging Waters

Author: P. E. Kretzmann Hymnal: ALH1930 #174 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: LUX EOI Lyrics: 1 When upon the raging waters, In the dark and stormy night, The disciples hard were toiling, Weary with the losing fight; When their hearts were filled with terror, And their fears would not be laid, Then the voice of Jesus cheered them: It is I, be not afraid! 2 When the storms of life assail us, Billows rise on ev'ry hand, When the wind's discordant shrieking Echoes far o'er sea and land; When the enemies have gathered And their worst attacks have made; Then our Savior's voice sustains us: It is I, be not afraid! 3 When we seem to walk in darkness, Threatened by the pow'rs of hell, When we think no ray of mercy Can the heavy gloom dispel; When the fearful hand of sorrow Like a pall on us is laid, Jesus' voice sounds thro' the darkness: It is I, be not afraid! 4 Ah, what we regard as danger Often is but fancy wrought, And our foolish dread of darkness Specters sees where there is naught; We forget our Savior's promise, Which so solemnly He made, When He bids us cease our worry: It is I, be not afraid! 5 When at last our pathway brings us To the vale that leads to death, When the darkness soon enfolds us And we feebly gasp for breath, Yet our hearts their trust will strengthen, As we enter in death's shade, For our Savior's voice will cheer us: It is I, be not afraid! Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer Languages: English

O Let Us Praise The Christmas Tree

Author: H. Brueckner Hymnal: ALH1930 #620 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.8.7.3 Tune Title: LUX NOEL Lyrics: 1 O let us praise the Christmas tree; Its beauty, how amazing! What joy it brings to you and me, And how we clap our hands in glee When all its lights are blazing! When all its lights are blazing! Yes, blazing. 2 For lo, in this most holy night The Christ to us was given; Had He not saved us by His might, In darkness there would be no light, But now the clouds are riven, But now the clouds are riven, Yes, riven. 3 And from the throne of God on high A flood of light comes streaming; The night is gone, no more we sigh, Our hearts are bright with hope and joy, Our faces, too, are beaming, Our faces, too, are beaming, Yes, beaming. 4 O Christmas tree, to thee we bring Our praises loudly chanted, And hallelujahs, too, we sing To Christ, our Prophet, Priest and King, The Life-tree, in us planted, The Life-tree, in us planted, Yes, planted. Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Languages: English

Delay Not, Delay Not, O Sinner, Draw Near

Author: T. Hastings Hymnal: ALH1930 #24 (1930) Tune Title: LYONS Lyrics: 1. Delay not, delay not, O sinner, draw near, The waters of life are now flowing for thee: No price is demanded, the Savior is here; Redemption is purchased, salvation is free. 2. Delay not, delay not, the Spirit of grace, Long grieved and resisted, may take His sad flight And leave thee in darkness to finish thy race, To sink in the vale of eternity's night. 3. Delay not, delay not, why longer abuse The love and compassion of Jesus, thy God? A fountain is opened; how canst thou refuse To wash and be cleansed in His pardoning blood? Amen. Topics: Invitation Languages: English

Another Day Has Passed Away

Author: C. H. L. Schuette Hymnal: ALH1930 #565 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: MACFARREN Lyrics: 1 Another day has passed away, A day of praise and prayer; Then come, my soul, thy God extol And own Thy Savior's care. 2 Secure from harm, His mighty arm Has led me through the day; And from above, with gifts of love, He cheered me on my way. 3 Now, as of old, He leads His fold On meads of shady green; While on His breast, in sweetest rest, The lambkins fondly lean. 4 Care not, says He, but trust in me, And I will care for you; My faithfulness and kindliness And every morning new. 5 O bliss divine, that Christ is mine, Who thus attends His own! Then come, my soul, Thy God extol, And make His praises known. Amen. Topics: Sunday Evening Languages: English

I Could Not Do Without Thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: ALH1930 #162 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: MAGDALENA Lyrics: 1 I could not do without Thee, O Savior of the lost, Whose wondrous love redeemed me, At such tremendous cost; Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious blood, must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. 2 I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own; But Thou, beloved Savior, Art all in all to me, And weakness will be power If leaning hard on Thee. 3 I could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn loneness The river must be passed; But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper, It is I. Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer; Processionals and Recessionals General Languages: English

Light Of The Gentile Nations

Author: Catherine Winkworth; J. Franck Hymnal: ALH1930 #378 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: MAGDALENA 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 Languages: English

Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone

Author: Thos. Shepherd Hymnal: ALH1930 #394 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: MAITLAND Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for ev'ry one, And there's a cross for me. 2 The consecrated cross I'll bear Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, For there's a crown for me. 3 Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus' pierced feet, With joy I'll cast my golden crown And His dear name repeat. 4 O precious cross, O glorious crown! O resurrection day! Ye angels, from the stars come down And bear my soul away! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Passion Languages: English

Souls In Heathen Darkness Lying

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Hymnal: ALH1930 #114 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Tune Title: MAJESTY Lyrics: 1 Souls in heathen darkness lying, Where no light has broken through, Souls that Jesus bought by dying, Whom His soul in travail knew; Thousand voices, thousand voices Call us o’er the waters blue. 2 Christians, hearken! None has taught them Of His love so deep and dear; Of the precious price that bought them; Of the nail, the thorn, the spear; Ye who know Him, ye who know Him, Guide them from their darkness drear. 3 Haste, O haste, and spread the tidings Wide to earth’s remotest strand; Let no brother’s bitter chidings Rise against us when we stand In the judgment, in the judgment, From some far, forgotten land. 4 Lo, the hills for harvest whiten, All along each distant shore; Seaward far the islands brighten; Light of nations, lead us o’er: When we seek them, when we seek them, Let Thy Spirit go before. Topics: The Means of Grace Missions Languages: English

O Lamb Of God, Still Keep Me

Author: J. C. Deck Hymnal: ALH1930 #425 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: MAKER Lyrics: 1 O Lamb of God, still keep me Near to Thy wounded side! 'Tis only there in safety And peace I can abide. What foes and snares surround me, What doubts and fears within! The grace that sought and found me, Alone can keep me clean. 2 'Tis only in Thee hiding, I feel my life secure; Only in Thee abiding, The conflict can endure; Thine arm the vict'ry gaineth O'er ev'ry hateful foe; Thy love my heart sustaineth In all its care and woe. 3 Soon shall my eyes behold Thee With rapture, face to face; One half hath not been told me Of all Thy pow'r and grace: Thy beauty, Lord, and glory, The wonders of Thy love, Shall be the endless story Of all Thy saints above. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Passion; Processionals and Recessionals Lent Languages: English

Hasten, O Sinner, To Be Wise

Author: Thomas Scott Hymnal: ALH1930 #26 (1930) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: MALVERN Lyrics: 1 Hasten, O sinner, to be wise, And stay not for the morrow’s sun; The longer wisdom you despise, The harder is she to be won. 2 O hasten mercy to implore, And stay not for the morrow’s sun, For fear thy season should be o’er Before this evening’s course be run. 3 Hasten, O sinner, to return, And stay not for the morrow’s sun, For fear thy lamp should fail to burn Before the needful work is done. 4 Hasten, O sinner, to be blest, And stay not for the morrow’s sun, For fear the curse should thee arrest Before the morrow is begun. Amen. Topics: Invitation Languages: English

O Savior Dear

Author: Paul E. Kretzmann; P. Gerhardt Hymnal: ALH1930 #360 (1930) Meter: 4.4.11.4.4.11 Tune Title: MANGER First Line: O Savior dear, Thy manger drear Lyrics: 1 O Savior dear, Thy manger drear I fain would call a paradise of glory. Here Thou, O Lord, Incarnate Word, Dost lie as prophets told in sacred story. 2 The wind and sea Are calmed by Thee, Thou art enthroned as King in highest heaven; And yet Thy dress Is lowliness, Thou as an infant small to us art given. 3 O God of love, To heav'n above Upon Thy throne our weakness Thou hast lifted; Thine only Son Is now as one With us, who had like passing vapor drifted. 4 What though our foe Would bring us low? His deadly anger can no more appall us. Though Adam's fall Has tainted all, Thy saving grace to glory doth recall us. 5 Thou prince of hell, Thy plans so fell Do not avail thee for our condemnation; Thy vaunted gain Is all in vain, For Jesus is the Fount of our salvation. 6 The highest Good, Our flesh and blood, Is Lord of all and governs every nation; It cannot be That ever He Should let us suffer needless tribulation. 7 Let others hold Their wealth of gold, Thou truly hast a more abiding treasure; Rejoice and sing, Thy praises bring To Him who blesseth thee in fullest measure. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Languages: English

Standing At The Portal

Author: F. R. Havergal Hymnal: ALH1930 #621 (1930) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Tune Title: MANN First Line: Standing at the portal of the op'ning year Refrain First Line: Onward then, and fear not, children of the day Lyrics: 1 Standing at the portal of the op'ning year, Words of comfort, meet us, hushing ev'ry fear; Spoken through the silence by our Father's voice, Tender, strong, and faithful, making us rejoice. Refrain: Onward, then, and fear not, children of the day, For His word shall never, never pass away. 2 I, the Lord, am with thee, be thou not afraid; I will help and strengthen, be thou not dismayed; Yea, I will uphold thee with My own right hand; Thou art called and chosen in My sight to stand. [Refrain] 3 For the year before us, O what rich supplies! For the poor and needy living streams shall rise; For the sad and sinful shall His grace abound; For the faint and feeble perfect strength be found. [Refrain] 4 He will never fail us, He will not forsake; His eternal cov'nant He will never break. Resting on His promise, what have we to fear? God is all-sufficient for the coming year. [Refrain] Topics: New Year; Processionals and Recessionals New Year Languages: English

I Thank Thee, Savior, For The Grief

Author: M. Loy Hymnal: ALH1930 #277 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: MANOAH Lyrics: 1 I thank Thee, Savior, for the grief Thy goodness bids me bear, And for each word of sweet relief, That saves me from despair. 2 I see but dimly all Thy ways, Nor may each purpose tell, But this I know to wake my praise: Thou doest all things well. 3 The way of life is by the cross, The glowing fires along, Which serve to purge away the dross And make the spirit strong. 4 To me, O Lord, Thy grace impart, Each trial to abide, And ever let my fainting heart Find refuge at Thy side. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Cross and Comfort Languages: English

Holy Father, Thou Hast Taught us

Author: J. M. Neale Hymnal: ALH1930 #366 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: MANT Lyrics: 1 Holy Father, Thou hast taught us We should live to Thee alone; Year by year, Thy hand hath brought us On through dangers oft unknown. When we wandered Thou hast found us, When we doubted, sent us light; Still Thine arm hath been around us, All our paths were in Thy sight. 2 In the world will foes assail us, Craftier, stronger far than we; And the strife shall never fail us Till our death shall set us free. Therefore, Lord, we come believing Thou canst give the pow'r we need, Thro' the prayer of faith receiving Strength, the Spirit’s strength, indeed. 3 We would trust in Thy protection, Wholly rest upon Thine arm, Follow wholly Thy direction, Thou our only guard from harm; Keep us from our own undoing, Help us turn to Thee when tried; Still our footsteps, Father, viewing, Keep us ever at Thy side. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Sylvester Eve Languages: English

I Will Bless Thee, Said The Savior

Author: Paul E. Kretzmann Hymnal: ALH1930 #532 (1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: MANT Lyrics: 1 I will bless thee, said the Savior, I will guide thee with Mine eye; I will keep thine ev'ry footstep Till I lift thee up on high.-- So His blessings have been with you Now for many toilsome years, And His mercy has upheld you Spite of fightings, doubts, and fears. 2 Thou, my friend, shalt be a blessing, So the great Redeemer said; See thou that the little children, These My precious lambs, be fed. May this privilege of glory, Which has crowned you hitherto, Ever through long years of service Keep you loyal, staunch, and true! Topics: Anniversary Teacher Languages: English

May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill

Author: Edward Osler Hymnal: ALH1930 #214 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Tune Title: MARIBAH Lyrics: 1 May we Thy precepts, Lord, fulfill, And do on earth our Father's will, As angels do above; Still walk in Christ, the living Way, With all Thy children, and obey The law of Christian love. 2 So may we join Thy name to bless, Thy grace adore, Thy pow'r confess, From sin and strife to flee; One is our calling, one our name, The end of all our hopes the same: A crown of life with Thee. 3 Spirit of life, of love and peace, Unite our hearts, our joy increase, Thy gracious help supply; To each of us the blessing give, In Christian fellowship to live, In joyful hope to die. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Obedience Languages: English

O Lord, My God, Thy Holy Law

Author: Anna Hoppe Hymnal: ALH1930 #57 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: MARLOW Lyrics: 1 O Lord, my God, Thy holy law My ev'ry sin reveals; A mirror clear, without a flaw, No blemish it conceals. 2 In thought, in word, in deed, O God, Thy will I oft transgress; I well deserve Thy smiting rod, And Thou dost claim redress. 3 But Jesus, Thine incarnate Son, Fulfilled the law for me; His precious blood my pardon won, And I from guilt am free. 4 Thy grace hath wrought within my heart A love that works no ill, That bids me keep from sin apart And gladly do Thy will. 5 O grant that I in love may grow Thro' Thine abundant grace, That I may praise Thee here below, And there behold Thy face. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace Holy Communion Languages: English

Though Angels Bright Escape Our Sight

Author: Matthias Loy Hymnal: ALH1930 #484 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: MARLOW Lyrics: 1 Though angels bright escape our sight, Unheard their songs are sung, They hover 'round us day and night, These earthly mists among. 2 Amid the snares, amid the cares That danger brings each day, Our Lord an angel band prepares To guide us on our way. 3 With malice fell, the prince of hell Would fain the Church o'erthrow, But holy angels guard it well And put to shame the foe. 4 This mercy shown, O Lord, we own: To Thee our thanks we bring; And with the angels 'round Thy throne Would endless praises sing. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Minor Festivals Languages: English

Jesus, Lover Of My Soul

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: ALH1930 #204 (1930) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Tune Title: MARTYN Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly; While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high; Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life be past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, O leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me! All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want, More than all in Thee I find; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy name, I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer Languages: English

O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee

Author: Washington Gladden Hymnal: ALH1930 #223 (1930) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: MARYTON Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with Thee In lowly paths of service free; Tell me Thy secret, help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay And guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me Thy patience; still with Thee In closer, dearer, company, In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, In trust that triumphs over wrong, 4 In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future's broad'ning way, In peace that only Thou canst give, With Thee, O Master, let me live. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Consecration Languages: English

O Beautiful For Spacious Skies

Author: Katherine Lee Bates Hymnal: ALH1930 #504 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Tune Title: MATERNA Lyrics: Glory to God: the Presbyterian Hymnal (2013) Celebrating Grace Hymnal (2010) Baptist Hymnal 2008 (2008) Worship and Rejoice (2008) Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006) African American Heritage Hymnal (2001) This Far By Faith: an African American resource for worship (1999) The Celebration Hymnal: songs and hymns for worship (1997) Chalice Hymnal (1995) The New Century Hymnal (1995) Gather Comprehensive (1994) Baptist Hymnal 1991 (1991) The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement (1991) Presbyterian Hymnal: hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs (1990) The Worshiping Church (1990) Sing Joyfully (1989) The United Methodist Hymnal (1989) 1 O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! 2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law! 3 O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness, And ev'ry gain divine! 4 O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! Amen. Topics: National; Processionals and Recessionals National Languages: English

To Us From Heaven's Lofty Height

Author: H. Brueckner Hymnal: ALH1930 #614 (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.7.8 Tune Title: MAYER Lyrics: 1 To us from heaven's lofty height Fair angels now descend; Behold, how to the gloomy night They radiant brightness lend! A thousand harps are ringing, And all unite in singing: Hallelujah, hallelujah! 2 What prompts you thus to leave your home, Where all is joy and glee? Why should you wish on earth to roam, What have you come to see? Ye heralds consecrated, Why sing ye so elated: Hallelujah, hallelujah? 3 'Tis on the Child of Bethlehem These angel hosts would gaze: He is the world's most precious Gem, And heaven sings His praise. To work out our salvation He left God's habitation. Hallelujah, hallelujah! 4 O Child so wonderful and great, Thou camest from above; Thy lips the Father's will relate, Thou art His pledge of love. By Thee the peace of heaven To us on earth is given. Hallelujah, hallelujah! 5 We join the angels in their glee, Dear Christ, this Christmas day. O come our welcome Guest to be, Yes, come with us to stay. Be pleased to hear our voices While ev'ry heart rejoices: Hallelujah, hallelujah! Amen. Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Christmas Languages: English

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: J. E. Bode Hymnal: ALH1930 #527 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: MEININGEN Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend! I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me-- The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear. My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul! 4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend! 5 O let me see Thy footmarks And in them plant mine own; My hope to follow duly Is in Thy strength alone. O guide me, call me, draw me, Uphold me to the end; And then in heav'n receive me, My Savior and my Friend! Amen. Topics: Young People; Processionals and Recessionals Confirmation Languages: English

A Pilgrim And A Stranger

Author: Jane Borthwick; Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: ALH1930 #319 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: MEIROMYDD Lyrics: 1 A pilgrim and a stranger, I journey here below, Far distant is my country, The home to which I go. Here I must toil and travail, Oft weary and oppressed, But there my God shall lead me To everlasting rest. 2 There still my tho'ts are dwelling, 'Tis there I long to be; Come, Lord, and call Thy servant To blessedness with Thee! Come, bid my toils be ended, Let all my wand'rings cease; Call from the wayside lodging To Thy sweet home of peace! 3 There I shall dwell forever, No more a stranger guest, With all Thy blood-bought children In everlasting rest: The pilgrim toils forgotten, The pilgrim conflicts o'er, All earthly griefs behind us, Eternal joys before! Topics: The Christian Life Heaven Languages: English

My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less

Author: Edward Mote Hymnal: ALH1930 #190 (1930) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Tune Title: MELITA Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; No merit of my own I claim, But wholly lean on Jesus' name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils His lovely face I rest on His unchanging grace; In ev'ry high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. 3 His oath, His covenant and blood, Support me in the raging flood; When ev'ry earthly prop gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. 4 When judgment's trump at last shall sound, O may I then in Him be found; Dressed in His righteousness alone, I faultless stand before the throne. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer Languages: English

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