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Ye Simple Souls Who Stray

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707–1788 Appears in 66 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Ye simple souls who stray Far from the path of peace, That lonely, unfrequented way To life and happiness, Why will ye folly love, And throng the downward road, And hate the wisdom from above, And mock the sons of God? 2. Madness and misery Ye count our life beneath, And nothing great or good can see Or glorious in our death. But thru the Holy Ghost We witness better things, For he whose blood is all our boast Has made us priests and kings. 3. Riches unsearchable In Jesus’ love we know, And pleasures springing from the well Of life our souls o’erflow. As we seek heav’nly bliss, Angels our steps attend, And God himself our Father is, And Jesus is our Friend. 4. With him we walk in white; We in his image shine; Our robes are robes of glorious light, Our righteousness divine. On all the kings of earth With pity we look down And claim, in virtue of our birth, A never-fading crown. Topics: Holy Ghost; Prayer and Supplication Scripture: Revelation 1:5-6 Used With Tune: MARTHA

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Author: William W. Phelps, 1792–1872 Meter: 7.7.4.4.7.7.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Gently raise the sacred strain, For the Sabbath’s come again That man may rest, That man may rest, And return his thanks to God For his blessings to the blest, For his blessings to the blest. 2. Holy day, devoid of strife— Let us seek eternal life, That great reward, That great reward, And partake the sacrament In remembrance of our Lord, In remembrance of our Lord. 3. Sweetly swells the solemn sound While we bring our gifts around Of broken hearts, Of broken hearts, As a willing sacrifice, Showing what his grace imparts, Showing what his grace imparts. 4. Holy, holy is the Lord. Precious, precious is his word: Repent and live, Repent and live; Tho your sins be crimson red, Oh, repent, and he’ll forgive. Oh, repent, and he’ll forgive. Topics: Prayer and Supplication; Repentance; Sabbath Day; Sacrament Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-18 Used With Tune: URE

O Thou Kind and Gracious Father

Author: Charles Denney Jr., 1849–1937 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O thou kind and gracious Father, Reigning in the heav’ns above, Look on us, thy humble children; Fill us with thy holy love. Fill us with thy holy love. 2. We have met this Sabbath morning, Words of life and truth to hear. Teach us how to ever serve thee And thy holy name revere, And thy holy name revere. 3. Help us to resist temptation; Help us to refrain from ill. Help us all to gain salvation; Help us all to do thy will. Help us all to do thy will. Topics: God the Father; Guidance; Prayer and Supplication; Reverence; Sabbath Day; Worship Used With Tune: SERENITY

A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief

Author: James Montgomery, 1771–1854 Appears in 129 hymnals Lyrics: 1. A poor wayfaring Man of grief Hath often crossed me on my way, Who sued so humbly for relief That I could never answer nay. I had not pow’r to ask his name, Whereto he went, or whence he came; Yet there was something in his eye That won my love; I knew not why. 2. Once, when my scanty meal was spread, He entered; not a word he spake. Just perishing for want of bread. I gave him all; he blessed it, brake, And ate, but gave me part again. Mine was an angel’s portion then, For while I fed with eager haste, The crust was manna to my taste. 3. I spied him where a fountain burst Clear from the rock; his strength was gone. The heedless water mocked his thirst; He heard it, saw it hurrying on. I ran and raised the suff’rer up; Thrice from the stream he drained my cup, Dipped and returned it running o’er; I drank and never thirsted more. 4. ’Twas night; the floods were out; it blew A winter hurricane aloof. I heard his voice abroad and flew To bid him welcome to my roof. I warmed and clothed and cheered my guest And laid him on my couch to rest, Then made the earth my bed and seemed In Eden’s garden while I dreamed. 5. Stript, wounded, beaten nigh to death, I found him by the highway side. I roused his pulse, brought back his breath, Revived his spirit, and supplied Wine, oil, refreshment—he was healed. I had myself a wound concealed, But from that hour forgot the smart, And peace bound up my broken heart. 6. In pris’n I saw him next, condemned To meet a traitor’s doom at morn. The tide of lying tongues I stemmed, And honored him ’mid shame and scorn. My friendship’s utmost zeal to try, He asked if I for him would die. The flesh was weak; my blood ran chill, But my free spirit cried, “I will!” 7. Then in a moment to my view The stranger started from disguise. The tokens in his hands I knew; The Savior stood before mine eyes. He spake, and my poor name he named, “Of me thou hast not been ashamed. These deeds shall thy memorial be; Fear not, thou didst them unto me.” Topics: Jesus Christ Savior; Love; Parables; Restoration; Service Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40 Used With Tune: DUANE STREET

An Angel from on High

Author: Parley P. Pratt, 1807–1857 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8.8 Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: 1. An angel from on high The long, long silence broke; Descending from the sky, These gracious words he spoke: Lo! in Cumorah’s lonely hill A sacred record lies concealed. Lo! in Cumorah’s lonely hill A sacred record lies concealed. 2. Sealed by Moroni’s hand, It has for ages lain To wait the Lord’s command, From dust to speak again. It shall again to light come forth To usher in Christ’s reign on earth. It shall again to light come forth To usher in Christ’s reign on earth. 3. It speaks of Joseph’s seed And makes the remnant known Of nations long since dead, Who once had dwelt alone. The fulness of the gospel, too, Its pages will reveal to view. The fulness of the gospel, too, Its pages will reveal to view. 4. The time is now fulfilled, The long-expected day; Let earth obedience yield And darkness flee away. Remove the seals; be wide unfurled Its light and glory to the world. Remove the seals; be wide unfurled Its light and glory to the world. 5. Lo! Israel filled with joy Shall now be gathered home, Their wealth and means employ To build Jerusalem, While Zion shall arise and shine And fill the earth with truth divine. While Zion shall arise and shine And fill the earth with truth divine. Topics: Book of Mormon; Gathering of Israel; Restoration; Restoration of the Gospel Used With Tune: CUMORAH

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Martin Luther, 1483–1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.8 Appears in 674 hymnals Lyrics: A mighty fortress is our God, A tower of strength ne’er failing. A helper mighty is our God, O’er ills of life prevailing. He overcometh all. He saveth from the Fall. His might and pow’r are great. He all things did create. And he shall reign for evermore. Topics: Assurance; Praise; Praise and Thanksgiving; Worship Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-3 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

The Lord Be with Us

Author: John Ellerton, 1826–1893 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: The Lord be with us as we walk Lyrics: 1. The Lord be with us as we walk Along our homeward road. In silent thought or friendly talk, Our hearts be near to God. In silent thought or friendly talk, Our hearts be near to God. 2. The Lord be with us till the night Enfold our day of rest, And be in ev’ry heart the light, In ev’ry home the guest. And be in ev’ry heart the light, In ev’ry home the guest. 3. The Lord be with us thru the hours Of slumber calm and deep, Protect our homes, renew our pow’rs, And guard us as we sleep. Protect our homes, renew our pow’rs, And guard us as we sleep. Topics: Closing; Evening; Home; Prayer and Supplication Used With Tune: FRANCES

God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray

Author: Annie Pinnock Malin, 1863–1935 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1. God, our Father, hear us pray; Send thy grace this holy day. As we take of emblems blest, On our Savior’s love we rest. 2. Grant us, Father, grace divine; May thy smile upon us shine. As we eat the broken bread, Thine approval on us shed. 3. As we drink the water clear, Let thy Spirit linger near. Pardon faults, O Lord, we pray; Bless our efforts day by day. Topics: God the Father; Grace; Jesus Christ Savior; Sacrament Used With Tune: MERCY

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1807–1882 Appears in 115 hymnals Lyrics: 1. I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. 2. I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along th’unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. 3. And in despair I bowed my head: “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.” 4. Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth he sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.” 5. Till, ringing, singing, on its way, The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, Of peace on earth, good will to men! Topics: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:14 Used With Tune: WALTHAM