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The spacious firmament on high

Author: Joseph Addison Appears in 787 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. 2 The unwearied sun from day to day Does his Creator's power display, And publishes to every land The work of an Almighty Hand. 3 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth: 4 Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll And spread the truth from pole to pole. 5 What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball, What though no real voice nor sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found; 6 In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, Forever singing as they shine, "The Hand that made us is divine." Topics: Creation Used With Tune: ANGELS' SONG

When all Thy mercies, O my God

Author: Joseph Addison Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,001 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart That tastes those gifts with joy. 3 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. 4 When nature fails, and day and night Divide Thy works no more, My ever grateful heart, O Lord, Thy mercy shall adore. 5 Through all eternity to Thee A joyful song I'll raise; For oh, eternity's too short To utter all Thy praise. Topics: Worship Praise and Thanksgiving; Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity Used With Tune: ST. MARTIN

Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word

Author: Miss Winkworth; Martin Luther Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 78 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word: Curb those who by craft and sword Would wrest the kingdom from Thy Son, And set at naught all He hath done. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known; For Thou art Lord of lords alone; Defend Thy Christendom, that we May evermore sing praise to Thee. 3 O Comforter, of priceless worth, Send peace and unity on earth, Support us in our final strife, And lead us out of death to life. Topics: The Means of Grace The Word of God; Sexagesima Sunday; Lent, First Sunday Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR, BEI DEINEM WORT

Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word

Author: Miss Winkworth; Jonathan Frederic Bahnmaier Appears in 97 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word, Spread the kingdom of the Lord, Wheresoe'er His breath has given Life to beings meant for heaven. 2 Tell them how the Father's will Made the world, and keeps it still; How He sent His Son to save All who help and comfort crave. 3 Tell them of the Spirit given Now to guide us up to heaven, Strong and holy, just and true, Working both to will and do. 4 Word of life, most pure and strong, Lo, for Thee the nations long; Spread, till from its dreary night All the world awakes to light. 5 Lord of harvest, let there be Joy and strength to work for Thee: Let the nations far and near, See Thy light, and learn Thy fear. Topics: The Means of Grace The Word of God; Sexagesima Sunday Used With Tune: GOTT SEY DANK DURCH ALLE WEIT

Blessed Jesus, here we stand

Author: Miss Winkworth; Benjamin Schmolk Meter: 7.8.8 Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, here we stand, Met to do as Thou hast spoken; And this child, at Thy command, Now we bring to Thee, in token That to Thee it here is given; For of such shall be Thy heaven. 2 Yes, Thy warning voice is plain, And we fain would keep it duly; "He who is not born again, Heart and life renewing truly, Born of water and The Spirit, Will my kingdom ne'er inherit." 3 Therefore hasten we to Thee; Take the pledge we bring, O take it! Let us here Thy glory see, And in tender pity make it Now Thy child, and leave it never, Thine on earth and Thine for ever. 4 Make it, Lord, Thy member now; Shepherd, take Thy lamb, and feed it; Prince of peace, its peace be Thou; Way of life, to heaven lead it; Vine, this branch may nothing sever, Be it graft in Thee for ever. 5 Now upon Thy heart it lies, What our hearts so dearly treasure: Heavenward lead our burdened sighs, Pour Thy blessing without measure; Write the name we now have given, Write it in the book of heaven. Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU, WIE SIND HIER

See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 487 hymnals Lyrics: 1 See Israel's gentle Shepherd stand, With all-engaging charms; Hark, how He calls the tender lambs, And folds them in His arms! 2 "Permit them to approach," He cries, "Nor scorn their humble name: It was to bless such souls as these, The Lord of angels came." 3 We bring them, Lord, with grateful hearts, And yield them up to Thee; Joyful that we ourselves are Thine, Thine let our offspring be! Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism Used With Tune: LANCASTER

Blessed Saviour, who hast taught me

Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7 Appears in 178 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Blessed Saviour, who hast taught me I should live to Thee alone; All these years Thy hand hath brought me, Since I first was made Thine own. At the Font my vows were spoken By my parents in the Lord; That my vows shall be unbroken, At the Altar I record. 2 I would trust in Thy protecting, Wholly rest upon Thine arm; Follow wholly Thy directing, O my only Guard from harm! Meet me now with Thy salvation, In Thy Church’s ordered way; Let me feel Thy Confirmation In Thy truth and fear to-day: 3 So that might and firmness gaining, Hope in danger, joy in grief, Now and evermore remaining In the catholic belief, Resting in the Saviour’s merit, Strengthened with the Spirit’s strength, With Thy Church I may inherit All my Father’s joy at length. Topics: The Means of Grace Confirmation Used With Tune: ADORATION

O happy day, that stays my choice

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,702 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O happy day, that fixed my choice On Thee, my Saviour and my God! Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad. 2 O happy bond, that seals my vows To Him who merits all my love! Let cheerful anthems fill His house, While to that sacred shrine I move. 3 'Tis done, the great transaction's done; I am my Lord's, and He is mine: He drew me, and I followed on, Glad to obey the voice divine. 4 Now rest, my long-divided heart, Fixed on this blissful centre, rest; With ashes who would grudge to part, When called on angels' bread to feast! 5 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow, That vow renewed shall daily hear; Till in life's latest hour I bow, And bless in death a bond so dear. Topics: The Means of Grace Confirmation Used With Tune: BLENDON

My God, accept my heart this day

Author: Matthew Bridges Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 260 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My God, accept my heart this day, And make it always Thine, That I from Thee no more may stray, No more from Thee decline. 2 Before the Cross of Him Who died, Behold I prostrate fall; Let every sin be crucified, And Christ be all in all! 3 Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace, And seal me for Thine own; That I may see Thy glorious face, And worship at Thy throne! 4 May the dear Blood, once shed for me, My blest Atonement prove, That I from first to last may be The purchase of Thy Love! 5 Let every thought, and work, and word, To Thee be ever given: Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, And death the gate of heaven! Topics: The Means of Grace Confirmation; Sexagesima Sunday Used With Tune: ALBANO

According to Thy gracious word

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 549 hymnals Lyrics: 1 According to Thy gracious word, In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, And thus remember Thee. 3 Gethsemane can I forget, Or there Thy conflict see, Thine agony and bloody sweat, And not remember Thee? 4 When to the Cross I turn mine eyes, And rest on Calvary, O Lamb of God, my sacrifice! I must remember Thee. 5 Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, And all Thy Love to me; Yes, while a breath, a pulse remains, Will I remember Thee. 6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and memory flee, When Thou shalt in Thy Kingdom come, Jesus, remember me. Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; Passion Week; Good Friday Used With Tune: DUNDEE