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Have mercy, Lord

Meter: 8.7.8.8.4 Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: All praise to Jesus' hallowed name Lyrics: 1 All praise to Jesus' hallowed name, Who of virgin pure became True man for us! The angels sing, As the glad news to earth they bring. Hallelujah. 2 Th'eternal Father's only Son For a manger leaves His throne; Disguised in our poor flesh and blood Is now the everlasting Good. Hallelujah. 3 He whom the world could not inclose Doth in Mary's lap repose, He is become an infant small, Who by His might upholdeth all. Hallelujah. 4 Th'eternal Light, come down from heaven, Hath to us new sunshine given; It shineth in the midst of night, And maketh us the sons of light. Hallelujah. 5 The Father's Son, God ever blest, In the world become a guest; He leads us from this vale of tears, And makes us in His kingdom heirs. Hallelujah. 6 He came to earth despised and poor, Man to pity and restore, And make us rich in heaven above, Equal with angels through His love. Hallelujah. 7 All this He did, that He might prove To us sinners His great love; For this let Christendom adore And praise His name for evermore. Hallelujah. Topics: Christmas

O faithful God, we worship Thee

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O faithful God, we worship Thee! Thou pardon'st our iniquity, Thou grantest help in sin's distress, And soul and body Thou dost bless. 2 Thou, through Thy servant, say'st to me: "Thy sins are all forgiven thee, Depart in peace; but sin no more, And e'er my pardoning grace adore." 3 O Lord, we bless Thy gracious heart, For Thou Thyself dost heal our smart, Through Christ our Savior's precious blood, Which for the sake of sinners flowed. 4 Give us Thy Spirit, peace afford Now and forever, gracious Lord! Thy Word and holy Sacrament Preserve to us, till life is spent. Topics: Catechism

Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Yea, as I live, Jehovah saith, I do not wish the sinner's death. But that he turn from error's ways, Repent and live through endless days. 2 Hence Christ, His foll'wers gave command: Go forth and preach in every land; Pardon to every soul extend That mourns, believes, and will amend. 3 Whose sins soever ye remit, I truly pardon and acquit; Whose sins soever ye retain, Condemned and guilty shall remain. 4 What ye shall bind, that bound shall be; What ye shall loose, that shall be free; Too all alike the keys are given To ope and close the gates of heaven. 5 They who believe, when ye proclaim The joyful tidings in my name, That I for them my blood have shed, Are free from guilt and judgment dread. 6 The words which absolution give Are His who died that we might live; The minister whom Christ has sent Is but His humble instrument. 7 However great our sin may be, The absolution sets us free, Appointed by God's own dear Son To bring the pardon He has won. 8 When ministers lay on their hands, Absolved by Christ the sinner stands; He who by grace the Word believes The purchase of His blood receives. 9 This is the power of holy keys, It binds and doth again release; The Church retains them at her side, Our mother and Christ's holy bride. 10 Let those who stings of conscience bear, Whom sin would drive to dark despair, To Jesus come with trustful mind And peace in absolution find. 11 All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee For absolution full and free, In which Thou showest forth Thy grace; From false indulgence guard our race. 12 Praise God, the Father and the Son And Holy Spirit, Three in One, As 'twas, is now, and so shall be, World without end, eternally! Topics: Catechism

Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness

Appears in 119 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness, Come into the daylight’s splendor, There with joy thy praises render Unto Him whose grace unbounded Hath this wondrous banquet founded; High o’er all the heav’ns He reigneth, Yet to dwell with thee He deigneth. 2 Hasten as a bride to meet Him, And with loving reverence greet Him, For with words of life immortal Now He knocketh at thy portal; Haste to ope the gates before Him, Saying, while thou dost adore Him, "Suffer, Lord, that I receive Thee, And I nevermore will leave Thee." 3 He who costly goods desireth To obtain, much gold requireth; But to freely give the treasure Of Thy love is thy good pleasure, For on earth there is no coffer For this cup Thy blood containing, And this manna, on us raining. 4 Ah, how hungers all my spirit For the love I do not merit! Oft have I, with sighs fast thronging, Thought upon this food with longing, In the battle well-nigh worsted, For this cup of life have thirsted, For the Friend, who here invites us, And to God Himself unites us. 5 Now I sink before Thee lowly, Filled with joy most deep and holy, As with trembling awe and wonder On Thy mighty works I ponder, How, by mystery surrounded, Depths no man hath ever sounded, None may dare to pierce unbidden, Secrets that with Thee are hidden. 6 Nay, though reason here doth ponder, It can never reach this wonder, That this bread is never lessened, Though it nourish thousands present, And that Christ His blood is giving With the wine we are receiving. O, these mysteries unsounded Are by God alone expounded! 7 Sun, who all my life dost brighten, Light, who dost my soul enlighten, Joy, the sweetest man e'er knoweth, Fount, whence all my being floweth,-- At Thy feet I cry, my Maker, Let me be a fit partaker Of this blessed food from heaven, For our good, Thy glory, given. 8 Lord, Thy fervent love hath driven Thee to leave Thy throne in heaven, For us on the cross to languish, And to die in bitter anguish, To forego all joy and gladness, And to shed Thy blood in sadness, Which we drink now; grant that never We forget Thy love, dear Savior! 9 Jesus, Bread of life, I pray Thee, Let me gladly here obey Thee, Never to my hurt invited, Be Thy love with love requited; From this banquet let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep love's treasure; Through the gifts Thou here dost give me As Thy guest in heaven receive me. Topics: Catechism

Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior

Meter: 8.8.7.8 Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior, Turned away God’s wrath forever; Suffering pains no tongue can tell, He saved us from the pains of hell. 2 To remind us that, to save us, He hath died, His flesh He gave us, With this bread, a quick'ning food, And with this wine, His precious blood. 3 Whoso to this board repaireth, Take good heed how He prepareth; Death instead of life shall he Receive who comes unworthily. 4 Thou shalt hold with faith unshaken, That this food is to be taken By the sick who are distressed, By those whose heart is sin-oppressed. 5 Christ says: Come, ye heavy-laden, I your weary hearts will gladden; They that are yet strong and well, Despise the best physician's skill. 6 Couldst thou earn thine own salvation, Useless were my death and passion; This feast is not spread for thee, If thine own helper thou wilt be. 7 If thou this believest truly, And confession makest duly, Thou a welcome guest art here, This heavenly food thy soul shall cheer. 8 But the fruits must not be missing, Love thy neighbor without ceasing, That true love let him receive, Which here to thee thy God doth give. Topics: Catechism

Lo, upon the altar lies

Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo, upon the altar lies Bread of heaven from the skies: Food to mortal wanderers given, To the sons and heirs of heaven. 2 Jesus, Shepherd of the 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: Catechism

Lord Jesus, Thou art truly good!

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, Thou art truly good! Thou spreadst for our salvation Thy body and Thy blood as food, And giv'st us invitation; As weary souls, with sin oppressed, We come to Thee for needed rest, For counsel and forgiveness. 2 Although Thou didst ascend to heaven, Where angels bow before Thee, And now to mortals 'tis not given By sight here to adore Thee, Until begins Thy judgment grand, When we before Thy throne shall stand, And cheerfully behold Thee; 3 Yet art Thou ever with us, Lord, And with Thy congregation, And not confined--so says Thy Word-- To any habitation. Firm as a rock Thy Word still stands, Unshaken by the en'mies' hands, Though they be e'er so cunning. 4 Thou say'st: "This is my body; eat, And orally receive me! This is my blood; drink all of it, And henceforth never leave me!" Thou art almighty, and with Thee Impossible is nothing. 5 Although my reason cannot see How in so many places Thy body at one time may be, Yet faith Thy Word embraces. How it can be, I leave to Thee, Thy Word alone sufficeth me, For Thou wilt that we trust it. 6 Lord, I believe in simple trust, Strength in my weakness give me, For I am nought but sinful dust, Nor of Thy Word bereave me! Thy Baptism, Supper, and Thy Word, My consolation are, O Lord, For they contain my treasure. 7 Grant that we worthily receive Thy Supper, Lord our Savior, That for our sins we truly grieve, And prove by our behavior That we obtained Thy saving grace, And trust in it throughout our days; Then will our life be godly. 8 For Thy consoling Supper, Lord, Be praised throughout all ages! Preserve it, for with one accord The world against it rages. Grant that Thy body and Thy blood May be my sole comfort and sweet food In my last moments. Amen! Topics: Catechism

May God be praised henceforth and blest forever

Meter: 11.8.11.8.9.9.6.7.5 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 May God be praised henceforth and blest forever, Who, Himself both gift and giver, With His own flesh and blood our souls doth nourish; May they grow thereby and flourish! O Lord, have mercy! By Thy holy body, the selfsame Which from Thine own mother Mary came, By the drops Thou didst bleed, Help us in the hour of need. O Lord, have mercy! 2 Thou hast to death Thy holy body given, Life to win for us in heaven; By stronger love, dear Lord, Thou couldst not bind us, Whereof this should well remind us. O Lord, have mercy! Lord, Thy love constrained Thee for our good Mighty things to do by Thy dear blood; Thou hast paid all we owed, Thou hast made our peace with God. O Lord, have mercy! 3 May God bestow on us His grace and blessing, That, His holy footsteps tracing, We walk as brethren dear in love and union, Nor repent this sweet communion. O Lord, have mercy! Let not Thy good Spirit forsake us, Grant that heavenly minded He make us, That Thy poor Church may see Days of peace and unity. O Lord, have mercy! Topics: Catechism

Alas, my God! my sins are great

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Alas, my God! my sins are great, My conscience doth upbraid me; And now I find that at my strait No man hath power to aid me. 2 And fled I hence, in my despair, In some lone spot to hide me, My griefs would still be with me there, And peace still be denied me. 3 Lord, Thee I seek;--I merit naught, Yet pity and restore me; Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot, Thy Son hath suffered for me. 4 If pain and woe must follow sin, Then be my path still rougher, Here spare me not; if heaven I win, On earth I gladly suffer. 5 But curb my heart, forgive my guilt, Make Thou my patience firmer, For they must miss the good Thou wilt Who at Thy chastenings murmur. 6 Then deal with me as seems Thee best, Thy grace will help me bear it, If but at last I see Thy rest, And with my Savior share it. Topics: Catechism

And wilt Thou pardon, Lord

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 24 hymnals Lyrics: 1 And wilt Thou pardon, Lord, A sinner such as I? Although Thy book his crimes record Of such a crimson dye. 2 So deep are they engraved, So terrible their fear: The righteous scarcely can be saved, And where shall I appear? 3 O Thou Physician blest, Make clean my guilty soul! And me, by many a sin oppressed, Restore, and keep me whole. 4 I know not how to praise Thy mercy and Thy love; But deign Thy servant to upraise, And I shall learn above. Topics: Catechism