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The Church of Christ
Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Zion on the holy hills Lyrics: 1 Zion, on the holy hills,
God, thy Maker, loves thee well;
All thy courts His presence fills,
He delights in thee to dwell.
Wondrous shall thy glory be,
City blest of God, the Lord;
Nations shall be born in thee,
Unto life from death restored.
2 When the Lord the names shall write
Of thy sons, a countless throng,
God Most High will thee requite,
He Himself will make thee strong.
Then in song and joyful mirth
Shall thy ransomed sons agree,
Singing forth throughout the earth,
"All my fountains are in thee." Topics: Adoption; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Church Beloved of God; Church Beloved of Saints; Church Extent of; Church Foundaton of; Church Glory of; Church Triumph of; Church Unity of; Dedication of Church; Gospel Privileges of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Conversion of; Water of Life; Worship Delightful to Saints; Zion Glory of Scripture: Psalm 87 Used With Tune: GUERNSEY
The Church of Christ
Joy to those that serve the Lord
Author: Mrs. Barbauld Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 10 hymnals
Joy to those that serve the Lord
Savior, Who Didst Come to Give
Author: Franklin W. Bartlett Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 12 hymnals
Savior, Who Didst Come to Give
Up to You I Lift My Eyes
Author: Emma Turl Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals
Up to You I Lift My Eyes
Now the Lord Our Souls Has Fed
Author: Annie W. Marston Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Now the Lord our souls has fed,
With Himself, the living bread;
Fed us, sitting at His feet,
With the finest of the wheat.
2. We have endless treasure found;
We have all things and abound;
Rich abundance and to spare;
Shall we not the blessing share?
3. For, while we are feasting here,
Starving millions, far and near,
Call us with the bitter cry:
Come and help us, or we die!
4. In this day of full increase,
Shall we, can we, hold our peace?
Staying here we do not well;
Now, then let us go and tell—
5. Tell how He hath set us free,
How He leads triumphantly;
How He satisfies our need;
How His rest is rest indeed.
6. Speak, for we, Thy servants, hear;
Thou hast taught us not to fear;
And whate’er Thy word shall be,
We can do it, Lord, in Thee. Text Sources: Hymns of Consecration and Faith, by James Mountain (London: Marshall Brothers, second edition, 1890)
Now the Lord Our Souls Has Fed
Object of my first desire
Author: A. M. Toplady Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 32 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Love and Gratitude Used With Tune: BATTISHILL
Object of my first desire
How the World Longs for Your Birth
Author: Anna Briggs (1947-) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Advent; Yearning Scripture: Psalm 12 Used With Tune: NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND
How the World Longs for Your Birth
When on Sinai's top I see
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 123 hymnals
When on Sinai's top I see
Sin, When Viewed by Scripture Light
Author: John Newton Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Sin, when viewed by scripture light,
Is a horrid, hateful sight;
But when seen in Satan’s glass,
Then it wears a pleasing face.
2. When the gospel trumpet sounds,
When I think how grace abounds,
When I feel sweet peace within,
Then I’d rather die than sin.
3. When the cross I view by faith,
Sin is madness, poison, death;
Tempt me not, ’tis all in vain,
Sure I ne’er can yield again.
4. Satan, for awhile debarred,
When he finds me off my guard,
Puts his glass before my eyes,
Quickly other thoughts arise.
5. What before excited fears,
Rather pleasing now appears;
If a sin, it seems so small,
Or, perhaps, no sin at all.
6. Often thus, through sin’s deceit,
Grief, and shame, and loss I meet,
Like a fish, my soul mistook,
Saw the bait, but not the hook.
7. O my Lord, what shall I say?
How can I presume to pray?
Not a word have I to plead,
Sins, like mine, are black indeed!
8. Made, by past experience, wise,
Let me learn thy word to prize;
Taught by what I’ve felt before,
Let me Satan’s glass abhor. Used With Tune: BALTIMORE Text Sources: Olney Hymns (London: W. Oliver, 1779), number 76
Sin, When Viewed by Scripture Light
Holy Spirit, Gift of God
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Pentecost; Beginning of Service; Church (General); Communion of Saints; Easter; Education, Christian; Eternal Life; Forgiveness; Holy Spirit; Pentecost; Saints' Days Scripture: Romans 8:14-17 Used With Tune: THE CALL
Holy Spirit, Gift of God
Out of sight, the Lord has gone
Author: Jock Stein Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals
Out of sight, the Lord has gone
Granted in the Saviour's prayer
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: The Lord Jesus Christ His Priesthood and Sympathy; The Holy Spirit His Person, Mission and Work Used With Tune: BUCKLAND
Granted in the Saviour's prayer
Winter reigneth o'er the land
Author: W. W. How Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Special Occasions The Seasons Used With Tune: WOODMAN
Winter reigneth o'er the land
Hail The Day, When In The Sky
Author: Charles Coffin Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Hail the day, when in the sky
Shone the Day-spring from on high;
When the star from Heaven displayed
Where the holy Child was laid.
2 Onward moving, that bright flame
Did the Savior’s birth proclaim;
And the Gentiles came to bring
Offerings to their infant king.
3 Lord of glory, may Thy light
Shine upon our darkened sight,
Till it guide us to the rest
Where Thy people shall be blest.
4 May it light us on the road
Leading to the throne of God;
And our offering then shall be
Hearts devoted, Lord, to Thee.
5 Hymns of glory and of praise,
Father, unto Thee we raise;
Praise to Thee, O Christ our king,
And the Holy Ghost, we sing. Used With Tune: GLAD DAY Text Sources: Paris Breviary, 1736; Tr.: The Church Hymnal by William Cooke and William Denton, 1853
Hail The Day, When In The Sky
In My Hour of Grief Or Need
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: [In My Hour of Grief Or Need] Scripture: Psalm 10 Text Sources: A House of Praise (Hope Publishing Company,, 2003)
In My Hour of Grief Or Need
Glory shone within the gloom
Author: John Brownlie Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics:
I
Glory shone within the gloom,
Vacant eyes in wonder gazed;
Shook the portals of the tomb,
And the prisoners stood amazed.
II
“Who is this in garb of light,
Come to chase our night away?
Who is this in glorious might,
Brings to us eternal day?”
III
“Back! the triumph has been won;”
Prone the powers of darkness lie,
At the feet of God’s own Son,
Fresh from fields of victory.
IV
Glory, glory, life is ours!
Hades heard the shout and feared;
Sin and all satanic powers
Saw the Victor as He neared.
V
Burst the gates and cast them down,
Set the sighing prisoners free;
Fear not though the tyrant frown,
Christ hath purchased liberty,
VI
Sin is crushed and death is slain,
See the Cross and Him who died!
From the grave He rose again,
Who for man was crucified.
VII
Hail! the Resurrection day,
Hail! the gladness and the gain;
“He is risen,” the angels say,
Yea, the Lord is risen again.
Glory shone within the gloom
Brother, on the troubled deep
Author: Anon. Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Brother, on the troubled deep,
When the wild winds round you sweep,
And the waves in madness leap,
Listen, 'tis the voice that said,--
It is I, be not afraid.
2 When the storm has died away,
And the sun, with cheering ray,
Now illumes your prosperous way,
Trust, oh, trust in him who said,--
It is I, be not afraid.
3 Brother, far away from home,
Restless as the wave's light foam,
When temptations round you come,
Pray for strength to him who said,--
It is I, be not afraid.
4 Brother, when death draweth near,
And your spirit shrinks in fear
From its portals damp and drear,
Trust your soul to him who said,--
It is I, be not afraid. Topics: Spiritual Songs; It is I, be not Afraid
Brother, on the troubled deep
Lord, if thou thy grace impart
Author: C. Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 78 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, if thou thy grace impart
Poor in spirit, meek in heart,
I shall, as my Master, be
Rooted in humility.
2 Simple, teachable, and mild,
Changed into a little child;
Pleased with all the Lord provides,
Weaned from all the world besides.
3 Father, fix my soul on thee;
Every evil let me flee;
Nothing want, beneath, above--
Happy in thy precious love.
4 Oh, that all may seek and find
Every good in Jesus joined!
Him let Israel still adore,
Trust him, praise him evermore. Topics: The Christian Life Humility and Watchfulness; A Prayer for Humility
Lord, if thou thy grace impart
Father, at thy footstool see
Author: C. Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life - Believers Praying Prayer for unity and peace
Father, at thy footstool see
Jesus Christ Wanikiya, Taḣcaska Nitawa kin (Thine forever! God of love)
Author: Mary F. Maude; Paul Mazakute Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Children's Hymns Confirmation
Jesus Christ Wanikiya, Taḣcaska Nitawa kin (Thine forever! God of love)
As The Sun's Enlivening Eye
Author: John Newton Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 62 hymnals First Line: As the sun’s enlivening eye Lyrics: 1 As the sun’s enlivening eye
Shines on every place the same;
So the Lord is always nigh
To the souls that love His name.
2 When they move at duty’s call,
He is with them by the way;
He is ever with them all,
Those who go, and those who stay.
3 From His holy mercy-seat
Nothing can their souls confine;
Still in spirit they may meet,
And in sweet communion join.
4 For a season called to part,
Let us then ourselves commend
To the gracious eye and heart,
Of our ever-present Friend.
5 Jesus, hear our humble prayer!
Tender shepherd of Thy sheep!
Let Thy mercy and Thy care
All our souls in safety keep.
6 In Thy strength may we be strong,
Sweeten every cross and pain;
Give us, if we live, ere long
Here to meet in peace again.
7 Then, if Thou Thy help afford,
Ebenezers shall be reared;
And our souls shall praise the Lord
Who our poor petitions heard Used With Tune: SOLITUDE
As The Sun's Enlivening Eye
Poor and needy though I be
Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 63 hymnals Topics: Hymns for the Young God in Creation and Providence Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9 Used With Tune: BATTISHILL
Poor and needy though I be
Be Now Imitators of Your Lord
Author: Susan Peterson Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. Be now imitators of your Lord;
You’re His children through His love outpoured.
Let love show now in all you do,
As Christ loved and gave Himself for you,
As a sacrifice to God.
2. All impurity put far away.
Don’t be greedy; watch the things you say.
These aren’t proper for God’s dear children;
You will never gain the wealth of Heaven,
In the kingdom of Christ and God.
3. Don’t be taken in by empty words;
Those who disobey, God’s wrath incur.
You were darkness, but now you’re light;
Let your life be good and true and right,
And find out what pleases God.
4. Stay away from fruitless deeds,
Done in secret out of lust and greed.
Let Christ’s light shine on all that’s dark,
And expose what’s missed God’s mark.
Bring to light every sinful act.
5. So be careful in the things you do;
Act with wisdom in whate’er you pursue.
Make the most of every hour;
Don’t let evil exercise its power.
Be not foolish, but know God’s will.
6. Let the Spirit now your life control,
And let psalms and hymns flow from your soul.
In your heart, speak to God and sing,
Giving thanks for everything,
In the name of Jesus Christ. Used With Tune: HENDON
Be Now Imitators of Your Lord
By the Holy Spirit Sent
Author: Gertrude Hollis Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals
By the Holy Spirit Sent
Heavenly Father, Sovereign Lord
Author: Anonymous Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: Charles Wesley's version:
1. Heavenly Father, sovereign Lord,
Ever faithful to Thy word,
Humbly we our seal set to,
Testify that Thou art true.
Lo! for us the wilds are glad,
All in cheerful green arrayed,
Opening sweets they all disclose,
Bud and blossom as the rose.
2. Hark! the wastes have found a voice,
Lonely deserts now rejoice,
Gladsome hallelujahs sing,
All around with praises ring.
Lo! abundantly they bloom,
Lebanon is hither come,
Carmel’s stores the heavens dispense,
Sharon’s fertile excellence.
3. See, these barren souls of ours
Bloom, and put forth fruits and flowers,
Flowers of Eden, fruits of grace,
Peace, and joy, and righteousness.
We behold (the abjects we!)
Christ, the incarnate Deity,
Christ, in whom Thy glories shine,
Excellence of strength divine.
4. Ye that tremble at his frown,
He shall lift your hands cast down;
Christ, who all your weakness sees,
He shall prop your feeble knees.
Ye of fearful hearts, be strong;
Jesus will not tarry long;
Fear not lest his truth should fail,
Jesus is unchangeable.
5. God, your God, shall surely come,
Quell your foes, and seal their doom,
He shall come and save you too;
We, O Lord, have found thee true!
Blind we were, but now we see,
Deal; we hearken now to thee,
Dumb, for thee our tongues employ,
Lame, and, lo! we leap for joy.
6. Faint we were, and parched with drought,
Water at Thy word gushed out,
Streams of grace our thirst repress,
Starting from the wilderness;
Still we gasp Thy grace to know,
Here for ever let it flow,
Make the thirsty land a pool;
Fix the Spirit in our soul.
Benjamin Williams' version, alt.
1. Heavenly Father, sovereign Lord,
Be Thy glorious name adored!
Lord, Thy mercies never fail;
Hail, celestial Goodness, hail!
2. Though unworthy of Thine ear,
Deign our humble songs to hear;
Purer praise we hope to bring,
When around Thy throne we sing.
3. While on earth ordained to stay,
Guide our footsteps in Thy way,
Till we come to dwell with Thee,
Till we all Thy glory see.
4. When, with angel harps again,
We will wake a nobler strain;
There, in joyful songs of praise,
Our triumphant songs we raise.
Original version (omitting repetitions):
1. Grateful notes and numbers bring;
While Jehovah’s praise we sing:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord!
Be Thy glorious name adored.
2. Men on earth, and saints above,
Sing the great Redeemer’s love:
Lord, Thy mercies never fail!
Hail, celestial goodness, hail!
3. Though unworthy, Lord, Thine ear,
Our humble hallelujahs hear;
Purer praise hope to bring
When with saints we stand and sing.
4. Lead us to that blissful state,
Where Thou reignest supremely great;
Look with pity from Thy throne,
And send Thy Holy Spirit down.
5. While on earth ordained to stay
Guide our footsteps in Thy way;
Till we come to reign with Thee,
And all Thy glorious greatness see.
6. Then with angels we’ll again
Wake a louder, louder strain;
There, in joyful songs of praise,
We’ll our grateful voices raise.
7. There no tongue shall silent be:
There all shall join sweet harmony;
That through Heaven’s all spacious round,
Thy praise, O God, may ever sound!
Original version:
Grateful notes and numbers bring;
While Jehovah’s praise we sing:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord!
Be Thy glorious name adored.
Men on earth, and saints above,
Sing the great Redeemer’s love:
Lord, Thy mercies never fail!
Hail, celestial goodness, hail!
Though unworthy, Lord, Thine ear,
Our humble hallelujahs hear;
Purer praise hope to bring
When with saints we stand and sing.
Lead us to that blissful state,
Where Thou reignest supremely great;
Look with pity from Thy throne,
And send Thy Holy Spirit down.
While on earth ordained to stay
Guide our footsteps in Thy way;
Till we come to reign with Thee,
And all Thy glorious greatness see.
Then with angels we’ll again
Wake a louder, louder strain;
There, in joyful songs of praise,
We’ll our grateful voices raise.
There no tongue shall silent be:
There all shall join sweet harmony;
That through Heaven’s all spacious round,
Thy praise, O God, may ever sound!
Used With Tune: PLEYEL'S HYMN Text Sources: The Christians Magazine, February 1766, titled "A New Ode as sung by the Women at the Magdalen Chapel "
Heavenly Father, Sovereign Lord
King of Glory! Savior Dear
Author: Elizabeth Harcourt Mitchell Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: King of glory, Savior dear Lyrics: 1 King of glory! Savior dear!
Grant us grace to persevere;
Leader of the hosts of God,
May we tread where Thou hast trod!
2 Once for Thee, the Crucified,
Many a faithful martyr died;
How can we, Thy children, show
All our love, for all Thy woe?
3 They for Thee faced ax and wheel,
Fire, and beasts, and piercing steel;
Like them, may we suffer shame,
Pain or loss for Thy dear Name;
4 Bearing calmly for our Lord
Thoughtless jest or bitter word;
Curbing angry speech and tear,
Strong in Thee to persevere.
5 Persevere! Thy yoke is light,
Persevere! Thy crown is bright,
Persevere, and we shall sing
In the palace of our King!
The Hymnal: revised and enlarged as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892
King of Glory! Savior Dear
Jesus, truest Friend, unite
Author: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, truest Friend, unite
All Thy consecrated band,
That their hearts be set aright
To fulfil Thy last command.
2 Thou, Who dost command that all
Practise love who bear Thy Name,
Wake the dead, new followers call,
Touch the slothful with Thy flame.
3 Let us live, O Lord, at one,
As Thou with the Father art,
That through all the world be none
Of Thy members left apart.
4 Let us find what Thou hast sought;
In the Son be all men freed,
And the world at last be taught
That Thy rule is blest indeed.
5 Father of all souls, we praise
Thee, Who shinest in the Son;
Lord, to Thee our hymns we raise,
Who hast all men to Thee drawn!
Amen. Used With Tune: PALMS OF GLORY
Jesus, truest Friend, unite
Sons Of Zion, Raise Your Songs
Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 24 hymnals First Line: Sons of Zion, raise your songs! Lyrics:
1 Sons of Zion, raise your songs!
Praise to Zion’s king belongs;
His, the victor’s crown and fame;
Glory to the Savior’s name!
2 Sore the strife, but rich the prize,
Precious in the victor’s eyes;
Glorious is the work achieved,
Satan vanquished, man relieved!
3 Sing we then the victor’s praise;
Place the crown upon His brow;
Bid Him welcome to His throne;
He is worthy, He alone!
4 Place the crown upon His brow;
Every knee to Him shall bow;
Him the brightest seraph sings;
Heav’n proclaims Him "King of kings."
Used With Tune: SOMERLEY
Sons Of Zion, Raise Your Songs
Hail now we this happy morn
Author: Percival Chubb, 1860- Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Hail we now this happy morn Topics: The New Year Used With Tune: MELLING
Hail now we this happy morn
Welcome, Day of Sweet Repose
Author: I. H. Evans, 1862-1945 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Welcome, day of sweet repose!
Blessèd be thy sacred hours!
We would trust the One who knows
All our weak and failing powers.
2. Welcome, day in Eden born!
Holy rest for sinless man!
Like the dawning of fair morn
Come thy hours to us again.
3. Welcome, day blessed by our Lord!
Toil shall cease and anxious care,
Day commanded by His Word,
Day for song and praise and prayer.
4. Welcome, day our Savior kept!
Keeping, wrought our righteousness,
Day God bids us ne’er forget,
Day of days His name to bless. Used With Tune: EVANS
Welcome, Day of Sweet Repose
Mercy Speaks By Jesu's Blood
Author: William Gadsby Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Mercy speaks by Jesu’s blood Lyrics: 1 Mercy speaks by Jesu’s blood,
Hear and sing, ye sons of God,
Justice satisfied indeed,
Christ hath full atonement made.
2 Jesu’s blood speaks loud and sweet,
Here all Deity can meet,
And without a jarring voice,
Welcome Zion to rejoice.
3 Should the law against her roar,
Jesu’s blood still speaks with power;
"All her debts were cast on Me,
And she must and shall go free."
4 Peace of conscience, peace with God,
We obtain through Jesu’s blood;
Jesu’s blood speaks solid rest,
We believe, and we are blest.
5 When the blood of sprinkling cries,
Clouds are banished from the skies;
Every attribute divine,
In their greatest glory shine.
6 Jesu’s blood speaks life and power,
And in every trying hour,
Trusting this almighty voice,
Zion must and shall rejoice.
7 Would the Christian walk in love,
Circumspect and godly prove,
Then be this his constant aim,
On the blood of Christ to lean.
8 Here’s his strength to will and do,
And whatever he goes through,
This should be his only plea,
"Jesu’s blood was shed for me."
9 O ye wretched sinners base,
Sunk in sin and sad disgrace;
Hear the blood of sprinkling cry,
Come, and you shall never die. Used With Tune: XAVIER Text Sources: The Nazarene's Songs (Manchester, England, 1814)
Mercy Speaks By Jesu's Blood
In a land of strange delight
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics:
In a land of strange delight,
My transported spirit stray'd;
I awake, where all is night,
Silence, solitude, and shade.
Is the dream of nature flown?
Is the universe destroy'd?
Man extinct, and I alone,
Breathing through the formless void?
No, my soul, in God rejoice;
Through the gloom, His light I see;
In the silence bear His voice,
And I feel His hand on me.
When I slumber in the tomb,
He will guard my resting-place,
When I wake to meet my doom,
May I see Him face to face.
In a land of strange delight
Heavenly Spirit! may each heart
Author: Anon. Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Heavenly Spirit! may each heart
Through these sacred hours be thine;
May we from the world depart,
Breathing after things divine.
2 Lead us forth with joy and peace,
To thy temple, in thy ways;
And when this sweet days shall cease,
May its sun go down with praise. Topics: Prayer; Sacred Breathings
Heavenly Spirit! may each heart
God, Be Praised at Early Morn (Qing-chen zao qi zan-mei Shen)
Author: Dawei Wang; G. A. Wenh-In Ng Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Qing-chen zao qi zan-mei Shen (God, be praised at early morn) Topics: The Church at Worship Opening and Morning Hymns; liturgical Opening Hymns; Opening Hymns; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting Used With Tune: QING-CHEN
God, Be Praised at Early Morn (Qing-chen zao qi zan-mei Shen)
Let who will in thee rejoice
Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics:
Let who will in thee rejoice,
O thou fair and wondrous earth!
Ever anguished sorrow's voice
Pierces through thy seeming mirth;
Let thy vain delights be given
Unto them who love not Heaven,
My desire is fixed on Thee,
Jesus, dearest far to me!
Weary souls with toil outworn,
Drooping 'neath the glaring light,
Wish that soon the coming morn
Might be quenched again in night,
That their toils might find a close
In a soft and deep repose;
I but wish to rest in Thee,
Jesus, dearest far to me!
Others dare the treacherous wave,
Hidden rock and shifting wind—
Storm and danger let them brave,
Earthly good or wealth to find;
Faith shall wing my upward flight
Far above yon starry height,
Till I find myself with Thee,
Jesus, dearest Friend to me!
Many a time ere now I said,
Many a time again shall say,
Would to God that I were dead,
Would that in my grave I lay!
Rest were mine, and sweet my lot
Where the body hindereth not,
And the soul can ever be,
Jesus, dearest Lord, with Thee!
Come, O Death, thou twin of Sleep,
Lead me hence,--I pray thee come,
Loose my rudder, through the deep
Guide my vessel safely home.
Thy approach who will may fly,
'Twere a joy to me to die,
Death but opes the gates to Thee,
Jesus, dearest Friend to me!
Would that I today might leave
This my earthly prison here,
And my crown of joy receive
Waiting me in yon bright sphere!
In that home of joy, where dwell
Hosts of angels, would I tell
How the Godhead shines in Thee,
Jesus, dearest Lord to me!
But not yet the gates of gold
I may see nor enter in,
Nor the heavenly fields behold,
But must sit and mourning spin
Life's dark thread on earth below;
Let my thoughts then hourly go
Whither I myself would be,
Jesus, dearest Lord, with Thee!
Let who will in thee rejoice
Now Let Us Come Before Him
Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Kelly Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Now let us come before Him,
With song and prayer adore Him,
Who to our life hath given
All needed strength from Heaven.
2. The stream of years is flowing,
And we are onward going,
From old to new surviving
And by His mercy thriving.
3. In woe we often languish
And pass through times of anguish
Of wars and trepidation
Alarming every nation.
4. As mothers watch are keeping
O’er children who are sleeping,
Their fear and grief assuaging
When angry storms are waging.
5. So God His own is shielding
And help to them is yielding.
When need and woe distress them,
His loving arms caress them.
6. O Thou who dost not slumber,
Remove what would encumber
Our work, which prospers never
Unless Thou bless it ever.
7. O God of mercy, hear us;
Our Father, be Thou near us;
Mid crosses and in sadness
Be Thou our fount of gladness.
8. To all who bow before Thee
And for Thy grace implore Thee,
Oh, grant Thy benediction
And patience in affliction.
9. Be Thou a Helper speedy
To all the poor and needy,
To all forlorn a Father;
Thine erring children gather.
10. Be with the sick and ailing,
Their Comforter unfailing;
Dispelling grief and sadness,
Oh, give them joy and gladness!
11. Above all else, Lord, send us
Thy Spirit to attend us,
Within our hearts abiding,
To Heav’n our footsteps guiding.
12. All this Thy hand bestoweth,
Thou Life, whence our life floweth.
To all Thy name confessing
Grant, Lord, Thy New Year’s blessing! Used With Tune: NUN LASST UNS GOTT DEM HERREN Text Sources: Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs (London: 1867), alt.
Now Let Us Come Before Him
Whence Appears This Brilliant Star
Author: H. A. César Malan, 1787-1864; Jane E. Arnold Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Whence appears this brilliant star
In the eastern skies afar?
Never hath a ray so bright
Pierced the gloomy shades of night.
2 See! the glory of its beams
With celestial radiance streams
Towards Judea’s holy land,
Guiding there a faithful band.
3 There, a lowly infant made,
There, in Bethlehem’s manger laid,
Christ, the Prince of Life, they find—
Christ, the Savior of mankind.
4 Ye who slight Emmanuel’s grace,
Who in Him no beauty trace,
Here His love for sinners see,
In His deep humility.
5 Rise and shine, bright morning star!
Spread thy heavenly light afar,
Till each heart illumined be,
With the radiance shed by thee. Used With Tune: MERCY Text Sources: Tr.: Lyra Evangelica (London: John F. Shaw, 1866)
Whence Appears This Brilliant Star
Soldiers who to Christ belong
Author: Isaac Williams Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Brotherhoods and Men's Guilds; Christians Triumph of; Church Work; Crown of Life; Soldiers of Christ Used With Tune: NUREMBERG Text Sources: Breviary of Châlons-sur-Marne, 1736 (anon.in). ; "The Hymnary," 1871 (recast in)
Soldiers who to Christ belong
Weary Now, I Seek Repose
Author: Louise Hensel Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Weary now, I seek repose,
And mine eyes in sleep must close;
Father, let those eyes of Thine
Watch above this bed of mine.
2 Should I, Lord, have gone astray
From Thy ways this closing day,
Of Thy grace let me partake,
Pardon me for Jesus' sake.
3 Let my dear ones rest in Thee,
Keeping them from trouble free;
All Thy people, young and old,
In Thy loving arms enfold.
4 Unto ev'ry troubled soul
Send Thy peace to make it whole;
While night's shadows round us fall
God in heaven guard us all. Topics: Morning and Evening Used With Tune: [Weary now, I seek repose]
Weary Now, I Seek Repose
See the Destined Day Arise!
Author: Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus; Richard Mant Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 47 hymnals Text Sources: Latin
See the Destined Day Arise!
Hark, My Soul, How Everything
Author: John Austin, 1613-1669 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 33 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Hark, my soul, how everything
Strives to serve our bounteous King;
Each a double tribute pays,
Sings its parts, and then obeys.
2. Nature’s chief and sweetest choir
Him with cheerful notes admire;
Chanting every day their lauds,
While the grove their song applauds.
3. Though their voices lower be,
Streams have too their melody;
Night and day they warbling run,
Never pause, but still sing on.
4. All the flowers that gild the spring
Hither their still music bring;
If heaven bless them, thankful, they
Smell more sweet, and look more gay.
5. Only we can scarce afford
This short office to our Lord;
We, on whom His bounty flows,
All things gives, and nothing owes.
6. Wake! for shame, my sluggish heart,
Wake! and gladly sing thy part;
Learn of birds, and springs, and flowers,
How to use thy nobler powers.
7. Call whole nature to thy aid;
Since ’twas He whole nature made;
Join in one eternal song,
Who to one God all belong.
8. Live forever, glorious Lord!
Live by all Thy works adored,
One in Three, and Three in One,
Thrice we bow to Thee alone. Used With Tune: LYNE
Hark, My Soul, How Everything
Pilgrim, Seek Not Yet Repose
Author: Charlotte Elliot (1789-1871); Compiler Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life Watchfulness Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Used With Tune: BUCKLAND
Pilgrim, Seek Not Yet Repose
Faint Not, Christian
Author: James H. Evans, 1785-1849 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 57 hymnals First Line: Faint not, Christian! though the road Lyrics: 1 Faint not, Christian! though the road
Leading to thy blest abode
Darksome be, and dangerous, too;
Christ thy guide will bring thee through.
2 Faint not, Christian! though in rage
Satan would thy soul engage;
Gird on faith’s anointed shield,
Bear it to the battlefield.
3 Faint not, Christian! though the world
Has its hostile flag unfurled;
Hold the cross of Jesus fast—
Thou shalt overcome at last.
4 Faint not, Christian! though within
There’s a heart so prone to sin;
Christ the Lord is over all;
He’ll not suffer thee to fall.
5 Faint not, Christian! though thy God
Smite thee with His chastening rod;
Smite He must, with father’s care,
That He may His love declare.
6 Faint not, Christian! Jesus’ near,
Soon in glory He’ll appear;
And His love will then bestow
Power over every foe.
7 Faint not, Christian! look on high,
See the harpers in the sky;
Patient wait, and thou wilt join—
Chant with them of love divine. Used With Tune: AINSWORTH
Faint Not, Christian
Esta noche al descansar
Author: Luise Hensel; Frieda M. Hoh Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal
Esta noche al descansar
On our span-long pilgrimage
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics:
On our span-long pilgrimage,
Youth, maturity, old age,
What is life?--a passing breath;
Time?--a step from birth to death,
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On that step, that breath, that span,
Hang the destinies of man;
Not on this poor earth alone,
But through worlds unseen, unknown.
Here a paradise of bliss,
There a bottomless abyss,
At the saint's or sinner's feet,
Fraught with joys or terrors meet.
While we walk by faith below,
Grace direct the way we go,
Through thy gloom, Gethsemane!
O'er thy height, sad Calvary!
Thus in travelling from afar,
Be Christ's cross our leading star,
And His garden-grave our rest,
When life's sun goes down the west.
There in hope our dust be found,
When the years have fill'd their round,
Sown in weakness, raised with power,
In the new creation's hour.
Sacred Poems and Hymns
On our span-long pilgrimage
Come like Driving Wind, O God
Author: Richard Leach Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Come like driving wind, O God
Come like Driving Wind, O God
God's Time Now
Author: Anonymous Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Choose I must, and soon must choose Lyrics: 1 Choose I must, and soon must choose
Holiness, or Heaven lose;
While, what Heaven loves, I hate—
Shut for me is Heaven’s gate.
2 Endless sin means endless woe;
Into endless sin I go—
If my soul, from reason rent,
Takes from sin its final bent!
3 As the stream its channel grooves,
And within that channel moves—
So doth habit’s deepest tide
Groove its bed, and there abide!
4 Light obeyed increaseth light!
Light resisted bringeth night;
Who shall give me will to choose,
If the love of light I lose?
5 Speed, my soul! this instant yield!
Let the light its scepter wield;
While thy God prolongeth grace—
Haste thee toward His holy face!
Used With Tune: SONOMA Text Sources: First Truths; or Lessons and Hymns for Christian Children, new ed. (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1843)
God's Time Now
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