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He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!

Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,272 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

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre, 1821-1891 Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 426 hymnals Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart, rejoice, give thanks, and sing: your festal banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. Refrain: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing. 2 Bright youth and snow-crowned age, strong men and maidens meek, raise high your free, exulting song; God's wondrous praises speak. [Refrain] 3 With all the angel choirs, with all the saints on earth, pour out the strains of joy and bliss, true rapture, noblest mirth! [Refrain] 4 Yes, on through life's long path, still chanting as ye go; from youth to age, by night and day, in gladness and in woe. [Refrain] 5 At last the march shall end, the wearied ones shall rest; the pilgrims find their Father's house, Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain] 6 Then on, ye pure in heart, rejoice, give thanks, and sing; your glorious banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. [Refrain] Topics: Perseverance; Heart Pure; Jerusalem; Peace and Joy Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4 Used With Tune: MARION

Day Is Dying in the West

Author: Mary Artemesia Lathbury Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain Appears in 556 hymnals Refrain First Line: Holy, holy holy Lyrics: 1 Day is dying in the west; heav'n is touching earth with rest; wait and worship while the night sets her evening lamps alight through all the sky. 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. 2 While the deep'ning shadows fall, Light of light, on whom we call through the glory and the grace of the stars that veil thy face, our hearts ascend. [Refrain] 3 And when fading from our sight pass the stars, the day, the night, Lord of glory, on our eyes let eternal morning rise and shadows end. [Refrain] Topics: The Church Evening; God Holiness of; Life Brevity of Scripture: Isaiah 6:3 Used With Tune: EVENING PRAISE

Fairest Lord Jesus

Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 573 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, Son of God and Son of Man! Thee will I cherish, thee will I honor, thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, fair are the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, fair is the moonlight, and all the twinkling, starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heav'n can boast. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and for evermore be thine. Topics: Jesus Christ His Praise; Beauty of Christ of God; Christ Friend; God in Nature Scripture: Psalm 45:2 Used With Tune: CRUSADER'S HYMN Text Sources: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677; tr. 1850, 1873

Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying

Author: Philipp Nicolai; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8 Appears in 216 hymnals Lyrics: 1 "Wake, awake, for night is flying," the watchmen on the heights are crying; "awake, Jerusalem, at last!" Midnight hears the welcome voices, and at the thrilling cry rejoices: "Come forth, ye virgins, night is past! The Bridegroom comes; awake, your lamps with gladness take; alleluia! And for his marriage feast prepare, for you must go to meet him there." 2 Zion hears the watchmen singing, and all her heart with joy is springing; she wakes, she rises from her gloom: for her Lord comes down all-glorious, the strong in grace, in truth victorious; her Star is ris'n, her Light is come! Ah, come, thou blessed Lord, O Jesus, Son of God, alleluia! We follow till the halls we see where thou hast bid us sup with thee. 3 Now let all the heav'ns adore thee, and men and angels sing before thee, with harps and cymbal's clearest tone; of one pearl each shining portal, where we are with the choir immortal of angels round thy dazzling throne; nor eye hath seen, nor ear hath yet attained to hear what there is ours; but we rejoice, and sing to thee our hymn of joy eternally. Topics: Watchfulness; Church Bride of Christ; Jesus Christ His Second Coming and Judgment Scripture: Matthew 25:6 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,131 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines of never-failing skill he treasures up his bright designs, and works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds ye so much dread are big with mercy, and shall break in blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust him for his grace; behind a frowning providence he hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding ev'ry hour; the bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flow'r. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, and scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, and he will make it plain. Topics: Trust in God; God's Work Providence; God Sovereignty of ; Mystery of God's Ways Scripture: Genesis 50:20 Used With Tune: DUNDEE

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 547 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes; I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray; bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven, to live with thee there. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: Philadelphia

This Is the Day the Lord Has Made

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 590 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is the day the Lord has made; he calls the hours his own; let heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad, and praise surround the throne. 2 Today he rose and left the dead, and Satan's empire fell; today the saints his triumphs spread, and all his wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to th'anointed King, to David's holy Son! Help us, O Lord; descend and bring salvation from the throne. 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men with messages of grace; who comes in God his Father's name to save our sinful race. 5 Hosanna in the highest strains the church on earth can raise! The highest heav'ns in which he reigns shall give him nobler praise. Topics: The Church The Lord's Day; Christ Praise of; Christ Son of David Scripture: Psalm 118 Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley; Mark E. Hunt Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 749 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ His Advent; Christ Kingdom of Scripture: Haggai 2:7 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 669 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad his wonderful name; the name, all victorious, of Jesus extol; his kingdom is glorious and rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save; and still he is nigh– his presence we have. The great congregation his triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. 3 Salvation to God, who sits on the throne! Let all cry aloud and honor the Son. The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore, and give him his right, all glory and pow'r, and wisdom and might, all honor and blessing, with angels above, and thanks never ceasing for infinite love. Topics: Jesus Christ His Praise; Christ Deity of; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Kingly Office of; Christ Master; Christ Name of ; Church Kingdom of God Scripture: Revelation 5:11-12 Used With Tune: LYONS