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How Vast the Benefits Divine

Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How vast the benefits divine which we in Christ possess! We are redeemed from guilt and shame and called to holiness. But not for works which we have done, or shall hereafter do, hath God decreed on sinful men salvation to bestow. 2 The glory, Lord, from first to last, is due to thee alone; aught to ourselves we dare not take, or rob thee of thy crown. Our glorious Surety undertook to satisfy for man, and grace was given us in him before the world began. 3 This is thy will, that in thy love we ever should abide; that earth and hell should not prevail to turn thy word aside. Not one of all the chosen race but shall to heav'n attain, partake on earth the purposed grace and then with Jesus reign. Topics: The Way of Salvation Election; Blessed Hope; Covenant of Grace; God Sovereignty of ; Salvation by Grace Scripture: Ephesians 1:4 Used With Tune: ST. MATTHEW

Zion, Founded on the Mountains

Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.4.7 Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Zion, founded on the mountains, God, thy Maker, loves thee well; he has chosen thee, most precious, he delights in thee to dwell; God's own city, God's own city, God's own city, who can all thy glory tell? 2 Heathen lands and hostile peoples soon shall come the Lord to know; nations born again in Zion shall the Lord's salvation show; God Almighty, God Almighty, God Almighty, shall on Zion strength bestow. 3 When the Lord shall count the nations, sons and daughters he shall see, born to endless life in Zion, and their joyful song shall be: "Blessed Zion, blessed Zion, blessed Zion, all our fountains are in thee." Topics: Church Covenant People Scripture: Psalm 87 Used With Tune: CAERSALEM Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn

Author: John Byrom Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn, whereon the Savior of the world was born; rise to adore the mystery of love, which hosts of angels chanted from above; with them the joyful tidings first begun of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, who heard th'angelic herald's voice: "Behold, I bring good tidings of a Savior's birth to you and all the nations on the earth: this day hath God fulfilled his promised word, this day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord." 3 He spake, and straightway the celestial choir in hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire; the praises of redeeming love they sang, and heav'n's whole orb with alleluias rang; God's highest glory was their anthem still, peace on the earth, and unto men good will. 4 To Bethl'hem straight the happy shepherds ran, to see the wonder God had wrought for man; and found, with Joseph and the blessed maid, her son, the Savior, in a manger laid; amazed, the wondrous story they proclaim, the earliest heralds of the Savior's name. 5 Let us, like these good shepherds, then employ our grateful voices to proclaim the joy; trace we the babe, who hath retrieved our loss, from his poor manger to his bitter cross; treading his steps, assisted by his grace, till man's first heav'nly state again takes place. 6 Then may we hope, th'angelic throngs among, to sing, redeemed, a glad triumphant song; he that was born upon this joyful day around us all his glory shall display; saved by his love, incessant we shall sing eternal praise to heav'n's almighty King. Topics: Christ Lord; The Virgin Mary Scripture: Luke 2:8-17 Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates!

Author: Georg Weissel; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 273 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold, the King of glory waits; the King of kings is drawing near, the Savior of the world is here. 2 A helper just he comes to thee, his chariot is humility, his kingly crown is holiness, his scepter, pity in distress. 3 O blest the land, the city blest, where Christ the Ruler is confessed! O happy hearts and happy homes to whom this King in triumph comes! 4 Fling wide the portals of your heart; make it a temple, set apart from earthly use for heav'n's employ, adorned with prayer and love and joy. 5 Redeemer, come! I open wide my heart to thee; here, Lord, abide! Let me thy inner presence feel; thy grace and love in me reveal. 6 So come, my Sovereign, enter in! Let new and nobler life begin! Thy Holy Spirit, guide us on, until the glorious crown be won. Topics: Jesus Christ His Advent; Christ Kingly Office of; Christ Love and Grace of; Family Worship; The Nation Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: TRURO

Great God, How Infinite Art Thou!

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 321 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Great God, how infinite art thou! How poor and weak are we! Let the whole race of creatures bow, and pay their praise to thee. 2 Thy throne eternal ages stood, ere seas or stars were made: thou art the ever-living God, were all the nations dead. 3 Eternity, with all its years, stands present in thy view; to thee there's nothing old appears; to thee there's nothing new. 4 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, and vexed with trifling cares; while thine eternal thought moves on thine undisturbed affairs. 5 Great God, how infinite art thou! How poor and weak are we! Let the whole race of creatures bow, and pay their praise to thee. Topics: God His Infinity; God Eternity of ; God Immutability of Scripture: Psalm 102:17-27 Used With Tune: WINDSOR

My God, How Wonderful Thou Art

Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 344 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My God, how wonderful thou art, thy majesty how bright! How beautiful thy mercy seat, in depths of burning light! 2 Wondrous are thine eternal years, O everlasting Lord, by holy angels day and night unceasingly adored! 3 O how I fear thee, living God, with deepest, tend'rest fears, and worship thee with trembling hope, and penitential tears. 4 Yet I may love thee too, O Lord, almighty as thou art; for thou hast stooped to ask of me the love of my poor heart. 5 No earthly father loves like thee, no mother half so mild bears and forbears, as thou hast done with me, thy sinful child. 6 How wonderful, how beautiful, the sight of thee will be, thine endless wisdom, boundless pow'r, and awesome purity! Topics: God Majesty of; God His Being; Beauty of Christ of God; Fear of God; God Eternity of ; God Immutability of; God Incomprehensibility of; God Love and Grace of; Heaven Worship in ; Reverence Scripture: Psalm 113 Used With Tune: ST. ETHELDREDA

Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord

Author: Edmund P. Clowney Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Jesus Christ His Ascension; Christ Mediator and Redeemer Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG

God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory

Author: David Clowney Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: God's Work Creation; Man Dignity of Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla D. Martin, 1863-1948 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.7.7.7 Appears in 99 hymnals First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come, why should my heart be lonely and long for heav'n and home, when Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is he: his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. 2 "Let not your heart be troubled," his tender word I hear, and resting on his goodness, I lose my doubt and fear; tho' by the path he leadeth, but one step I may see: his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. 3 Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, when songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies, I draw the closer to him, from care he sets me free; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he cares for me; his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he cares for me. Topics: Trust in God; The Christian Life Consolation; Preservation of Christians Scripture: Matthew 10:29 Used With Tune: SPARROW

He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!

Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,269 hymnals Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heav'nly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me; by his own hand he leadeth me: his faithful foll'wer I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, by waters calm, o'er troubled sea, still 'tis his hand that leadeth me. [Refrain] 3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur nor repine; content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain] 4 And when my task on earth is done, when, by thy grace, the vict'ry's won, e'en death's cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Topics: Death Trusting God in; God Abiding Presence; Patience of Christians Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24 Used With Tune: HE LEADETH ME