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Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Author: Johann J. Schütz; Frances Cox Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 194 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation, the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation. My soul with comfort rich he fills, and every grief he gently stills: to God all praise and glory! 2 What God’s almighty power has made, in mercy he is keeping; by morning glow or evening shade his eye is never sleeping. And where he rules in kingly might, there all is just and all is right: to God all praise and glory! 3 We sought the Lord in our distress; O God, in mercy hear us. Our Savior saw our helplessness and came with peace to cheer us. For this we thank and praise the Lord, who is by one and all adored: to God all praise and glory! 4 Let all who name Christ’s holy name give God the praise and glory. Let all who know his power proclaim aloud the wondrous story. Cast every idol from its throne; the Lord is God, and he alone: to God all praise and glory! Topics: God Savior; God Sustainer; God Comforter; God Justice; God Power; God Savior; God Sustainer; Music and Singing; Praise of God Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3 Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART

The Lord my faithful shepherd is

Author: A. C. Arrebo Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord my faithful shepherd is, And me He safely guideth, I shall not want, for I am His Who all things good provideth: I follow Him, I hear His voice, In Him my Lord I do rejoice: Blest am I in His keeping! 2 A tender shepherd leads his sheep, Where pastures green are growing, And there His flock doth guard and keep, Beside still waters flowing, Thus Christ, my shepherd, leadeth me, My soul and body feedeth He, And for their wants provideth. 3 And if I ever go astray, My wayward soul He turneth, To save the lost, to guide the way, For this He ever yearneth; He leadeth me, my soul to bless In His own path of righteousness For His name's sake and glory. 4 Why should I ever fear, O Lord, Whilst Thee I have beside me? Thou by Thy Spirit and Thy word Dost comfort and dost guide me; In death's dark vale I'll fear no ill, For Thou, O Lord, art with me still, Thy rod and staff shall stay me. 5 Thou art my host; for me, Thy guest, A table Thou providest. Though foes be near, I am at rest, Thou still with me abidest. With oil anointest Thou my head; On me Thy blessing rich is shed, My cup with bliss o'erfloweth. 6 Thy goodness and Thy mercy, Lord, Shall follow me, attending The days Thou dost to me afford, Until they reach their ending: Thereafter shall I in Thy love Dwell in Thy house in heaven above Forever and forever. Topics: The Church Year Second Sunday after Easter; The Church Year Second Sunday after Easter; Jesus Christ Our Shepherd; Providence Used With Tune: [The Lord my faithful shepherd is]

Look down, O Lord, from heaven behold

Author: M. Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Look down, O Lord, from heaven behold, And let Thy pity waken! How few the flock within Thy fold, Neglected and forsaken! Men suffer not Thy Word to stand, And faith seems quenched on every hand Dark times have us o'ertaken. 2 With fraud which they themselves invent Thy truth they have confounded; Their hearts are not with one consent On Thy pure doctrine grounded; And, whilst they gleam with outward show, They lead Thy people to and fro, In error's maze astounded. 3 God surely will uproot all those Who with deceits now store us; with haughty tongue they God oppose, And say, "Who stands before us? By right or might we shall prevail; What we determine cannot fail, For who can lord it o'er us?" 4 Then saith our God: I will arise, These wolves My flock are rending; I've heard My people's bitter sighs To heaven, My throne, ascending: My saving Word shall fight And fearlessly and sharply smite, The poor with might defending. 5 As silver tried by fire is pure From all adulteration; So, through God's word, shall men endure Each trial and temptation: Its worth gleams brighter through the cross, And, purified from human dross, It shines through every nation. 6 Defend, O God, Thy truth, and stay This evil generation; And from the error of their way Keep Thine own congregation. The wicked everywhere abound, And would Thy little flock confound, Which, Lord, forbid them. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Eighth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Eighth Sunday after Trinity; Church of Christ Used With Tune: [Look down, O Lord, from heaven behold]

When My Last Hour Is Close at Hand

Author: N. Herman, c. 1480-1561; Unknown; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When my last hour is close at hand, Lord Jesus Christ, attend me; Beside me then, O Savior, stand To comfort and defend me. Into Thy hands I will commend My soul at this my earthly end, And Thou wilt keep it safely. 2 My sins, dear Lord, disturb me sore, My conscience cannot slumber; But though as sands upon the shore My sins may be in number, I will not quail, but think of Thee; Thy death, Thy sorrow, borne for me, Thy suff'rings, shall uphold me. 3 I am a branch in Thee, the Vine, And hence the comfort borrow That Thou wilt surely keep me Thine Through fear and pain and sorrow; And when I die, I die to Thee, Thy precious death hath won for me The life that never endeth. 4 Since Thou the pow'r of death didst rend, In death Thou wilt not leave me; Since Thou didst into heaven ascend, No fear of death shall grieve me. For where Thou art, there shall I be That I may ever live with Thee; That is my hope when dying. 5 My spirit I commend to Thee And gladly hence betake me; Peaceful and calm my sleep shall be, No human voice can wake me. But Christ is with me through the strife, And He will bear me into life And open heav'n before me. Topics: Death and Burial; Trinity 16 Used With Tune: WENN MEIN STÜNDLEIN

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 152 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, On your people pour your pow'r; Crown your ancient church’s story; Bring its bud to glorious flow'r. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us Scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us Free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage For the living of these days, For the living of these days. 3 Cure your children’s warring madness; Bend our pride to your control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage Lest we miss your kingdom’s goal, Lest we miss your kingdom’s goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore; Let the gift of your salvation Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Serving you whom we adore, Serving you whom we adore. Topics: Service; Society Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

The mighty Lord, lo, now descends

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Funeral

O Jesus Christ, Thou Bread of Life

Author: Johann Rist Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus Christ, thou Bread of Life, To sinners freely given Who of their evil ways repent, Cast out all earthly leaven, And graciously my heart prepare The Holy Supper now to share, With Thee in blest communion. 2 Deign to Thine altar, blessed Lord, By Thine own hand to lead me, There to renew Thy covenant, And with Thy gifts to feed me; O give me, in Thy flesh and blood, To taste and see that Thou are good; My soul refresh and quicken. 3 O give me strength to walk with Thee, And grace Thy steps to follow, Thus to fulfill the last of God, To Him my service hallow. Bless now Thy sacramental guest, Take Thine abode within my breast, And nevermore forsake me. 4 Cleanse me of all iniquity, Renew my heart within me; My soul so fully occupy That evil shall not win me. As Thou didst suffer on the cross, So teach Thy child to suffer loss, Through faith in Thee, my Saviour. 5 Thy grace, O God, I merit less Than strips of Thy chastising; In all my sins and dire distress I yet were agonizing, Save for the willing sacrifice Of Christ, who bought us with a price, And earned our full salvation. 6 Sore stricken, unto Thee I come, For grace and succor pleading, Mine eyes are blind; to Thee I turn For light and gentle leading. Whene'er I stumble, raise me up; When faint and famished, from Thy cup, Lord, tender me Thy healing! 7 Come, Saviour dear, with me abide, Thy love in me upwelling; O Holy Spirit, be my Guide, And make my heart Thy dwelling. In all my griefs my comfort be, Grant me that unity with Thee Which life nor death can sever. 8 Before Thy sacred table, Lord, My prayers grow faint and falter; Now make me worthy to partake The bounties of Thine altar. If one with Thee Thou make me there. I know that also I shall share With Thee the joy of heaven. Amen. Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; Spiritual Blindness; Names and Office of Christ Bread; Mystical union Used With Tune: DU LIFVETS BRÖD

The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto

Author: A. Juliane, 1637-1706; A. Crull, 1846-1923 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord hath helped me hitherto By His surpassing favor; His mercies ev'ry morn were new, His kindness did not waver. God hitherto hath been my Guide, Hath pleasures hitherto supplied, And hitherto hath helped me. 2 I praise and thank Thee, Lord, my God, For Thine abundant blessing Which heretofore Thou hast bestowed And I am still possessing. Inscribe this on my memory: The Lord hath done great things for me And graciously hath helped me. 3 Help me henceforth, O God of grace, Help me on each occasion, Help me in each and ev'ry place, Help me through Jesus' Passion; Help me in life and death, O God, Help me through Jesus' dying blood; Help me as Thou hast helped me. Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH

If God were not upon our side

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1 If God were not upon our side When round us foes are raging, Were not Himself our help and guide When bitter war they're waging, Were He not Israel's mighty shield, To whom their utmost craft must yield, We surely must have perished. 2 But now no human wit or might His chosen people frighteth, God sitteth in the highest height, And He their counsels blighteth; When craftiest snares and nets they lay, god goes to work another way, And makes a path before us. 3 Against our souls they rage and mock, Exciting great commotion: As billows meet with angry shock Out on the stormy ocean, So they our lives with fury seek; But God hath pity on the weak, And Him they have forgotten. 4 They call us heretics, and aye Their Christian name are flaunting; They seek to spill our blood, while they Their fear of God are vaunting. Ah, God! that precious name of Thine O'er many a wicked deed must shine, But Thou wilt once avenge it. 5 They open wide their ravenous jaws, And threaten to devour us, But thanks to God, who rules our cause, They shall not overpower us; Their snares He yet will bring to naught, And overthrow what they have taught; God is too mighty for them. 6 How richly He consoleth those Whom no one else befriendeth! The door of grace doth never close; Sense cannot comprehend it, How this may be, and deems all lost, When through this very cross a host Of champions God is raising. 7 Our foes, O God, are in Thy hand, Thou knowest their endeavor; But only give us strength to stand, And let us waver never, Though reason strives with faith, and still It fears to wholly trust Thy will, And sees not Thy salvation. 8 But heaven and earth, O Lord, are Thine, For Thou alone hast made them; Thy light let on Thy people shine, And in their sorrows aid them; Kindle our hearts to love and faith That shall be steadfast e'en to death, Howe'er the world may murmur! Topics: Reformation

Had God not come, may Israel say

Author: M. Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Had God not come, may Israel say, Had God not come to aid us, Our enemies on that sad day Would surely have dismayed us; A remnant now, and handful small, Held in contempt and scorn by all, Who cruelly would oppress us. 2 Their furious wrath, did God permit, Would quickly have consumed us, And in the deep and yawning pit With life and limb entombed us; Like men o'er whom dark waters roll, The streams had gone e'en o'er our soul, And mightily o'erwhelmed us. 3 Thanks be to God, who from the pit Snatched us, when it was gaping: Our souls, like birds that break the net, To the blue sky escaping; The snare is broken--we are free! The Lord our Helper praiséd be, The God of earth and heaven. Topics: Various Occasions Thanksgiving Day; Various Occassions Reformation Day Used With Tune: [Had God not come, may Israel say]