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Forms vain without religion
Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLV (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Almighty Maker, God! Lyrics: 1 Almighty Maker, God!
How wond'rous is thy name!
Thy glories how diffus'd abroad
Thro' the creation's frame.
2 Nature in every dress
Her humble homage pays,
And finds a thousand ways t' express
Thine undissembled praise.
3 My soul would rise and sing
To her creator too,
Fain would my tongue adore my king,
And pay the worship due.
4 [But pride, that busy sin,
Spoils all that I perform,
Curs'd pride, that creeps securely in,
And swells a haughty worm.]
5 Create my soul anew,
Else all my worship's vain;
This wretched heart will ne'er be true,
Until tis form'd again.
6 Let joy and worship spend
The remnant of my days,
And to my God my soul, ascend
In sweet perfumes of praise. Languages: English
Forms vain without religion
A song of praise to the redeemer
Author: Dr. Turner Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLVII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Holy wonder, heavenly grace Lyrics: 1 Holy wonder, heavenly grace,
Come, inspire our humble lays,
While the Savior's love we sing,
Whence our hopes and comforts spring.
2 Man, involv'd in guilt and woe,
Touch'd his tender bosom so,
That, when justice death demands,
Forth the great deliv'rer stands;
3 Cries to God, "thy mercy shew,
"Lo! I come thy will to do;
"I the sacrifice will be,
"Death shall plunge his dart in me."
4 Tho' the form of God he bore,
Great in glory, great in power,
See him in our flesh array'd,
Lower than his angels made.
5 [He that heaven itself possess'd,
Now and infant at the breast!
Angels from the world above,
See and sing th' amazing love!
6 Thro' the shining hours of day,
Toil and danger mark his way;
Lonely mounts, and chilling air,
Witness oft his midnight prayer.]
7 Now the heavenly lover dies!
Darkness veils the mid-day skies!
Angels round the bloody tree,
Throng and gaze in ecstacy!
8 [Power unseen earth's bosom heaves,
Rocks and tombs, asunder cleave;
While the temple's rending veil
Tells the pries the awful tale.]
9 But, the third day's dawning come,
Lo! the Savior leaves the tomb!
Reascends his native sky,
Where he lives no more to die.
10 On his cross he builds his throne,
Whence he makes his glories known,
Sends his spirit down to give
Dying sinners grace to live.
Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8 Languages: English
A song of praise to the redeemer
The Excellency of Public Worship
Author: D. Turner Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Lord of hosts, how lovely fair Lyrics: Lord of hosts, how lovely, fair,
E'en on earth thy temples are:
Here thy waiting people see
Much of heaven and much of thee.
2 From thy gracious presence flows,
Bliss that softens all our woes;
While thy spirit's holy fire
Warms our hearts with pure desire.
3 Here we supplicate thy throne,
Here thy mak'st thy glories known:
Here we learn thy righteous ways,
Taste thy love, and sing thy praise.
4 Thus with festive songs of joy
We our happy lives employ:
Love, and long to love thee more,
'Till from earth to heaven we soar.
Languages: English
The Excellency of Public Worship
On opening a place of social Prayer
Author: Newton Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXL (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Dear shepherd of the people hear Lyrics: 1 Dear shepherd of the people, hear,
Thy presence now display;
As thou hast given a place for prayer,
So give us hearts to pray.
2 Within these walls let holy peace,
And love, and concord dwell;
Here give the troubled conscience ease,
The wounded spirit heal.
3 Shew us some token of thy love,
Our fainting hope to raise;
And pour thy blessings from above
That we may render praise.
4 And may the gospel’s joyful sound;
Enforc'd by mighty grace,
Awaken many sinners round,
To come and fill the place.
Languages: English
On opening a place of social Prayer
On opening a place of Worship
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXIX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Great God, thy watchful care we bless Lyrics: 1 Great God, thy watchful care we bless,
Which guards our synagogues in peace;
Nor dare tumultuous foes invade,
To fill the worshippers with dread.
2 These walls we to thy honor raise,
Long may they echo to thy praise:
And thou, descending, fill the place
With choicest tokens of thy grace.
3 Here let the great Redeemer reign
With all the graces of his train;
While power divine his word attends,
To conquer foes, and cheer his friends.
4 And in the great decisive day,
Then God the nations shall survey;
May it before the world appear
That crowds were born to glory here.
Languages: English
On opening a place of Worship
The pleasures of social Worship
Author: Dr. S. Stennett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLI (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: How charming is the place Lyrics: 1 How charming is the place
Where my Redeemer God,
Unveils the beauties of his face,
And sheds his love abroad!
2 Not the fair palaces
To which the great resort
Are once to be compar'd with this,
Where Jesus holds his court.
3 Here on the mercy-seat,
With radiant glory crown'd,
Our joyful eyes behold him sit,
And smile on all around.
4 To him their prayers and cries
Each humble soul presents;
He listens to their broken sighs,
And grants them all their wants.
5 To them his sovereign will
He graciously imparts:
And in return accepts with smiles,
The tribute of their hearts.
6 Give me, O Lord, a place
Within thy blest abode,
Among the children of thy grace,
The servants of my God. Languages: English
The pleasures of social Worship
The happiness of humble worship
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: How lovely, how divinely sweet Lyrics: 1 How lovely, how divinely sweet
O Lord, thy sacred courts appear
Fain would my longing passions meet
The glories of thy presence there.
2 O, blest the men, blest their employ,
Whom thy indulgent favors raise
To dwell in these abodes of joy,
And sing thy never-ceasing praise.
3 Happy the men whom strength divine,
With ardent love and zeal inspires;
Whose steps to thy blest way incline,
With willing hearts and warm desires.
4 One day within thy sacred gate,
Affords more real joy to me,
Than thousands in the tents of state;
The meanest place is bliss with thee.
5 God is a sun; our brightest day
From his reviving presence flows;
God is a shield, thro' all the way,
To guard us from surrounding foes.
6 He pours his kindest blessings down,
Profusely down on souls sincere;
And grace shall guide, and glory crown
The happy favorites of his care.
7 O Lord of hosts, thou God of grace,
How blest, divinely blest, is he,
Who trusts thy love and seeks thy face,
And fixes all his hopes on thee! Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English
The happiness of humble worship
On opening a place of Worship
Author: B. Francis Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXVIII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: In sweet exalted strains Lyrics: 1 In sweet exalted strains
The king of glory praise;
O'er heaven and earth he reigns,
Thro' everlasting days;
He with a nod, the world controls,
Sustains or sinks the distant poles.
2 To earth he bends his throne,
His throne of grace divine;
Wide is his bounty known,
And wide his glories shine;
Fair Salem, still his chosen rest,
Is with his smiles and presence blest.
3 Then, king of glory come,
And with thy favor crown
This temple as thy dome,
This people as thy own:
Beneath this roof, O deign to show,
How God can dwell with men below.
4 Here, may thine ears attend
Our interceding cries,
And grateful praise ascend
All fragrant to the skies:
Here may thy word melodious sound,
And spread celestial joys around.
5 Here, may th' attentive throng
Imbibe thy truth and love,
And converts join the song
Of seraphims above,
And willing crowds surround thy board
With sacred joy and sweet accord,
6 Here, may our unborn sons
And daughters sound thy praise,
And shine like polish'd stones,
Thro' long succeeding days;
Here, Lord, display thy saving power,
While temples stand, and men adore. Languages: English
On opening a place of Worship
Delight in God's house and confidence in him
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Thou, Lord, my safety, thou my Light Lyrics: 1 Thou, Lord, my safety, thou my light,
What danger shall my soul affright?
Strength of my life! what arm shall dare
To hurt whom thou hast own'd thy care?
2 One wish, with holy transport warm,
My heart has form'd, and yet shall form;
One gift I ask; that to my end
Fair Sion's dome I may attend;
3 There joyful find a sure abode,
And view the beauty of my God;
For he within his hallow'd shrine
My secret refuge shall assign.
4 When thou with condescending grace,
Hast bid me seek thy shining face,
My heart reply'd to thy kind word,
Thee will I seek, all-gracious Lord.
5 Should every earthly friend depart,
And nature leave a parent's heart;
My God, on whom my hopes depend,
Will be my father and my friend.
6 Ye humble souls, in every strait
On God with sacred courage wait;
His hand shall life and strength afford,
O ever wait upon the Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 27 Languages: English
Delight in God's house and confidence in him
The Sabbath
Author: J. Stennett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLVIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Another six days work is done Lyrics: 1 Another six days work is done,
Another sabbath is begun;
Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest,
Improve the day thy God has bless'd.
2 Come, bless the Lord, whose love assigns
So sweet a rest to wearied minds;
Provides an antepast of heaven,
And gives this day the food of seven.
3 O that our thoughts and thanks may rise
As grateful incense to the skies;
And draw from heaven that sweet repose,
Which, none, but he that feels it knows.
4 This heavenly calm, within the breast,
Is the dear pledge of glorious rest,
Which for the church of God remains,
The end of cares, the end of pains.
5 With joy great God, thy works we view,
In various scenes both old and new.
With praise we think on mercies past
With hope, we future pleasures taste.
6 In holy duties let the day,
In holy pleasures pass away:
How sweet, a sabbath thus to spend,
In hope of one that ne'er shall end! Languages: English
The Sabbath
Thy kingdom come
Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Ascend thy throne, almighty King Lyrics: 1 Ascend thy throne, almighty king,
And spread thy glories all abroad;
Let thine own arm salvation bring,
And be thou known the gracious God.
2 Let millions bow before thy seat,
Let humble mourners seek thy face,
Bring daring rebels to thy feet,
Subdu'd by thy victorious grace.
3 O let the kingdoms of the world
Become the kingdoms of the Lord;
Let saints and angels praise thy name,
Be thou thro' heav'n and earth ador'd. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Languages: English
Thy kingdom come
A Hymn for the Lord's day morning
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLIX (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Awake, our drowsy souls Lyrics: 1 Awake, our drowsy souls,
Shake off each slothful band,
The wonders of this day
Our noblest songs demand.
Auspicious morn! thy blissful rays,
Bright seraphs hail in song of praise.
2 At thy approaching dawn,
Reluctant death resign'd
The glorious prince of life,
In dark domains confin'd:
Th' angelic host around him bends,
And 'midst their shouts, the God ascends.
3 All hail, triumphant Lord,
Heaven with hosannas rings;
While earth, in humbler strains,
Thy praise responsive sings:
Worthy art thou, who once wast slain,
Thro' endless years to live and reign.
4 Make bare thy potent arm,
And wing th' unerring dart,
With salutary pangs,
To each rebellious heart:
Then dying souls for life shall sue,
Numerous as drops of morning dew.
Languages: English
A Hymn for the Lord's day morning
Now is the accepted time
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXVI (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Come, guilty souls, and flee away Lyrics: 1 Come, guilty souls, and flee away
To Christ, and heal your wounds;
This is the welcome gospel-day
Therein free grace abounds.
2 God lov'd the church, and gave his son
To drink the cup of wrath;
And Jesus says he'll cast out none
Tha come to him by faith. Languages: English
Now is the accepted time
The successful Resolve. I will go unto the King
Author: Edmund Jones Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Come, humble sinner, in whose breast Lyrics: 1 Come, humble sinner, in whose breast
A thousand thoughts revolve,
Come, with your guilt and fear opprest,
And make this last resolve.
2 "I'll go to Jesus, tho' my sin
"hath like a mountain rose;
"I know his courts, I'll enter in,
"Whatever may oppose.
3 "Prostrate I'll lie before his throne,
"And there my guilt confess,
"I'll tell him I'm a wretch undone
"Without his sovereign grace.
4 "I'll to the gracious King approach,
"Whose sceptre pardon gives,
"Perhaps he may command my touch,
"And then the suppliant lives.
5 "Perhaps he will admit my plea,
"Perhaps will hear my prayer;
"But if I perish I will pray,
"And perish only there.
6 "I can but perish if I go,
"I am resolv'd to try:
"For if I stay away, I know
"I must forever die."
Scripture: Esther 4:16 Languages: English
The successful Resolve. I will go unto the King
A Blessing requested
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXVIII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Come, thou soul-transforming spirit Lyrics: 1 Come, thou soul-transforming spirit,
Bless the sower and the seed;
Let each heart thy grace inherit
Raise the weak, the hungry feed;
From the gospel
Now supply thy people's need.
2 O may all enjoy the blessing!
Which thy word's design'd to give;
Let us all, thy love possessing,
Joyfully the truth receive:
And for ever
To thy praise and glory live. Languages: English
A Blessing requested
Prayer for Minister and People
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXV (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Dearest Savior, help thy servant Lyrics: 1 Dearest Savior, help thy servant
To proclaim thy wondrous love!
Pour thy grace upon this people,
That thy truth they may approve:
Bless, O bless them,
From thy shining courts above.
2 Now thy gracious word invites them
To partake the gospel feast:
Let thy spirit sweetly draw them;
Every soul be Jesu's guest!
O receive us,
Let us find thy promis'd rest.
Languages: English
Prayer for Minister and People
At Dismission
Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXVIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord Lyrics: 1 Dismiss us with thy blessing, Lord,
Help us feed upon thy word,
All that has been amiss forgive,
And let thy truth within us live.
2 Tho' we are guilty, thou art good,
Wash all our works in Jesu's blood;
Give ev'ry fetter'd soul release,
And bid us all depart in peace.
Languages: English
At Dismission
A Hymn for the Evening of the Lord's day
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCL (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Frequent the day of God returns Lyrics: 1 Frequent the day of God returns
To shed its quickening beams;
And yet how slow devotion burns!
How languid are its flames!
2 Accept our faint attempts to love,
Our frailties, Lord forgive;
We would be like thy saints above,
And praise thee while we live.
3 Increase, O Lord, our faith and hope,
And fit us to ascend,
Where the assembly ne'er breaks up,
The sabbath ne'er shall end.
4 Where we shall breathe in heavenly air,
With heavenly lusture shine;
Before the throne of God appear,
And feast on love divine;
5 Where we, in high seraphic strains,
Shall all our powers employ;
Delighted range the etherial plains,
And take our fill of joy.
Languages: English
A Hymn for the Evening of the Lord's day
Worthy the Lamb
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXVII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Glory to God on high! Lyrics: 1 Glory to God on high!
Let earth and skies reply;
Praise ye his name;
His love and grace adore,
Who all our sorrows bore;
Sing aloud evermore,
Worthy the lamb.
2 Jesus, our Lord and God,
Bore sin's tremendous load,
Praise ye his name:
Tell what his arm hath done,
What spoils from death he won;
Sing his great name alone;
Worthy the lamb.
3 While they around the throne
Cheerfully join in one,
Praising his name;
These who have felt his blood
Sealing their peace with God,
Sound his dear fame abroad,
Worthy the lamb.
4 Join, all ye ransom'd race
Our holy Lord to bless;
Praise ye his name:
In him we will rejoice,
And make a joyful noise,
Shouting with heart and voice,
Worthy the lamb.
5 What tho' we change our place,
Yet we shall never cease
Praising his name:
To him our songs we bring,
Hail him our gracious king,
And without ceasing sing,
Worthy the lamb.
6 Then let the hosts above,
In realms of endless love,
Praise his dear name:
To him ascribed be
Honor and majesty,
Thro' all eternity:
Worthy the lamb.
Languages: English
Worthy the Lamb
The Freeness of the Gospel
Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: How free and boundless is the grace Lyrics: 1 How free and boundless is the grace
Of our redeeming God,
Extending to the Greek and Jew,
And men of every blood!
2 The mightiest king, and meanest slave,
May his rich mercy taste;
He bids the beggar and the prince,
Unto the gospel feast.
3 None are excluded thence, but those
Who do themselves exclude;
Welcome the learned and polite,
The ignorant and rude.
4 Come then ye men of every name,
Of every rank and tongue;
What you are willing to receive,
Doth unto you belong.
Languages: English
The Freeness of the Gospel
The Pool of Bethesda
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: How long, thou faithful God, shall I Lyrics: 1 How long, thou faithful God, shall I
Here on thy ways forgotten lie?
When shall the means of healing be
The channels of thy grace to me?
2 Sinners on every side step in,
And wash away their pain and sin;
But I, an helpless sin-sick soul,
Still ie expiring at the Pool.
3 Thou cov'nant angel swift come down,
To-day thine own appointments crown;
Thy power into the means infuse,
And give them now their sacred use.
4 Thou seest me lying at the Pool.
I would, thou know'st I would be whole;
O let the troubled waters move,
And minister thy healing love. Scripture: John 5:2-4 Languages: English
The Pool of Bethesda
Acceptance through Christ alone
Author: Dr. S. Stennett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXVII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: How shall the sons of men appear Lyrics: 1 How shall the sons of men appear,
Great God, before thine awful bar?
How may the guilty hope to find
Acceptance with th' eternal mind?
2 Not vows, nor groans, nor broken cries,
Not the most costly sacrifice,
Not infant blood profusely spilt,
Will expiate a sinner's guilt.
3 Thy blood, dear Jesus, thine alone,
Hath sovereign virtue to attone:
Here we will rest our only plea
When we approach, great God, to thee.
Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English
Acceptance through Christ alone
In vain Apollo's silver tongue
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLX (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion Lyrics: In vain Apollo's silver tongue,
And Paul's with strains profound,
Diffuse among the listening throng,
The gospel's gladdening sound:
2 Jesus, the work is wholly thine
To form the heart anew,
Now let thy sovereign grace divine
Each stubborn soul subdue. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5 Languages: English
In vain Apollo's silver tongue
Is Jesus mine! I am now prepared
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXVIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion Lyrics: Is Jesus mine! I am now prepar'd
To meet with what I thought most hard;
Yes, let the winds of trouble blow,
And comforts melt away like snow;
No blasted trees, or failing crops,
Can hinder my eternal hopes;
Tho' creatures change, the Lord's the same,
Then let me triumph in his name. Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18 Languages: English
Is Jesus mine! I am now prepared
Ezekiel's Vision of the dry Bones
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye Lyrics: 1 Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye,
See Adam's race in ruin lie;
Sin spreads its trophies o'er the ground,
And scatters slaughter'd heaps around.
2 And can these mouldering corpses live?
And can these perish'd bones revive.
That mighty God, to thee is known;
That wondrous work is all thy own.
3 Thy ministers are sent in vain
To prophesy upon the slain;
In vain they call, in vain they cry,
'Till thine almighty aid is nigh.
4 But if thy spirit deign to breathe,
Life spreads thro' all the realms of death:
Dry bones obey thy powerful voice;
They move, they waken, they rejoice,
5 So when thy trumpet's awful sound
Shall shake the Heav'ns and rend the ground
Dead saints shall from their tombs arise,
And spring to life beyond the skies.
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3 Languages: English
Ezekiel's Vision of the dry Bones
At Dismission
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXIX (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Lyrics: 1 Lord dismiss us with thy blessing,
Fill our hearts with joy and peace;
Let us each thy love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace:
O refresh us!
Travelling through this wilderness.
2 Thanks we give and adoration,
For thy gospel's joyful sound,
May the fruits of thy salvation
In our hearts and lives abound:
May thy presence
With us evermore be found!
3 So, whene'er the signal's given,
Us from earth to call away;
Borne on Angel's wings to heaven,
Glad to leave our cumbrous clay,
May we ready,
Rise and reign in endless day! Languages: English
At Dismission
Lord God, omnipotent to bless
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion Lyrics: 1 Lord God, omnipotent to bless,
My supplication hear;
Guardian of Jacob, to my voice
Incline thy gracious ear.
2 If I have never yet begun
To tread the sacred road,
O teach my wandering feet the way
To Zion's blest abode!
3 Or if I'm travelling in the path,
Assist me with thy strength,
And let me swift advances make,
And reach thine heaven at length.
4 My care, my hope, my first request,
Are all compris'd in this,
To follow where thy saints have led,
And then partake their bliss. Scripture: Psalm 84:8 Languages: English
Lord God, omnipotent to bless
I will not let the go except tyou bless me
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLIV (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Lord, I cannot let thee go Lyrics: 1 Lord, I cannot let thee go,
'Till a blessing thou bestow;
Do not turn away thy face,
Mine's an urgent, pressing case.
2 Dost thou ask me who I am?
Ah, my Lord, thou know'st my name!
Yet a question gives a plea,
To support my suit with thee.
3 Thou did'st once a wretch behold,
In rebellion blindly bold,
Scorn thy grace thy power defy,
That poor rebel, Lord, was I.
4 Once a sinner near despair
Sought thy mercy-seat by prayer;
Mercy heard and set him free,
Lord, that mercy came to me.
5 Many days have pass'd since then,
Many changes I have seen;
Yet have been upheld 'till now,
Who could hold me up but thou.
6 Thou hast help'd in every need,
This emboldens me to plead:
After so much mercy past,
Can'st thou let me sink at last?
7 No – I must maintain my hold,
'Tis thy goodness makes me bold;
I can no denial take
When I plead for Jesus' sake.
Scripture: Genesis 10 Languages: English
I will not let the go except tyou bless me
A Blessing humbly requested
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXIII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Lord, we come before thee now Lyrics: 1 Lord, we come before thee now,
At thy feet we humbly bow:;
O! do not our suit disdain,
Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain?
2 In thy own appointed way,
Now we seek thee, here we stay;
Lord, from hence we would not go,
'Till a blessing thou bestow.
3 Send some message from thy word,
That may joy and peace afford;
Let thy spirit now impart
Full salvation to each heart.
4 Grant that all may seek, and find
Thee a God supremely kind;
Heal the sick the captive free,
Let us all rejoice in thee. Languages: English
A Blessing humbly requested
May the grace
Author: Newton Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXCII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: May the grace of Christ our Savior Lyrics: May the grace of Christ our Savior,
And the father's boundless love,
With the holy spirit's favor,
Rest upon us from above!
Thus may we abide in union,
With each other, and the Lord;
And possess, in sweet communion,
Joys which earth cannot afford.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14 Languages: English
May the grace
Not unto us
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXIV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Not unto us. but thee alone Lyrics: 1 Not unto us, but thee alone,
Blest lamb, be glory given!
Here shall thy praises be begun,
And carried on in heaven.
2 The host of spirits now with thee
Eternal anthems sing:
To imitate them here, lo! we
Our hallelujahs bring.
3 Had we our tongues like them inspir'd,
Like theirs our songs should rise;
Like them we never should be tir'd,
But love the sacrifice.
4 'Till we the veil of flesh lay down,
Accept our weaker lays;
And when we reach thy father's throne
We'll give thee nobler praise. Scripture: Psalm 115:1 Languages: English
Not unto us
The Parable of the Sower
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Now, Lord, thy heavenly seed is sown Lyrics: 1 Now, Lord, the heavenly seed is sown,
Be it thy servant's care
Thy heavenly blessing to bring down,
By humble fervent prayer.
2 In vain we plant without thine aid,
And water too in vain;
Lord of the harvest, God of grace,
Send down thy heavenly rain.
3 Then shall our cheerful hearts and tongues
Begin this song divine;
"Thou, Lord, hast given the rich increase
And be the glory thine." Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23 Languages: English
The Parable of the Sower
Sanctification and growth
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXC (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Now may the God of peace and love Lyrics: 1 Now may the God of peace and love,
Who from the imprisoning grave,
Restor'd the shepherd of the sheep,
Omnipotent to save.
2 Thro' the rich merits of that blood,
Which he on Calvary spilt,
To make th' eternal cov'nant sure,
On which our hopes are built.
3 Perfect our souls in every grace,
T' accomplish all his will.
And all that's pleasing in his sight
Inspire us to fulfil!
4 For the great Mediator's sake,
We every blessing pray:
With glory let his name be crown'd,
Thro' heaven's eternal day! Scripture: Hebrews 13:13 Languages: English
Sanctification and growth
Casting the Gospel Net
Author: Newton Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXVI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Now while the gospel net is cast Lyrics: 1 Now while the gospel net is cast,
Do thou, O Lord, the effort own;
From numerous disappointments past,
Teach us to hope in thee alone.
2 May this be a much favor'd hour,
To souls in satan's bondage led;
O clothe thy word with sovereign power
To break the rocks and raise the dead!
3 To mourners speak a cheering word,
On seeking souls vouchsafe to shine;
Let poor backsliders be restor'd,
And all thy saints in praises join.
4 [O hear our prayer, and give us hope,
That when thy voice shall call us home,
Thou still wilt raise a people up
To love and praise thee in our room. Scripture: Luke 5:5 Languages: English
Casting the Gospel Net
Jabez's prayer
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXI (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: O that the Lord indeed Lyrics: 1 "O that the Lord indeed
"Would me his servant bless,
"From every evil shield my head,
"And crown my paths with peace!
2 "Be his almighty hand
"My helper and my guide,
"'Till with his saints in Canaan's land,
"My portion he divide."
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Languages: English
Jabez's prayer
On what has now been sown
Author: Newton Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXIII (1792) Topics: Public Religion Lyrics: On what has now been sown,
Thy blessing, Lord, bestow;
The power is thine alone
To make it spring and grow;
Do thou the gracious harvest raise
And thou, alone, shalt have the praise.
Languages: English
On what has now been sown
The Lord's Prayer
Author: J. Straphan Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLVIII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Our Father, whose eternal sway Lyrics: 1 Our Father, whose eternal sway
The bright angelic hosts obey,
O! lend a pitying ear:
When on thy awful name we call,
And at thy feet submissive fall,
O! condescend to hear.
2 Far may thy glorious reign extend,
May rebels to thy sceptre bend,
And yield to sovereign love:
May we take pleasure to fulfil
The sacred dictates of thy will,
As angels do above.
3 From thy kind hand each temporal good,
Our raiment and our daily food,
In rich abundance come:
Lord, give us still a fresh supply,
If thou withhold thy hand, we die,
And fill the silent tomb.
4 Pardon our sins, O God! that rise,
And call for vengeance from the skies;
And while we are forgiven,
Grant that revenge may never rest,
And malice harbor in that breast
That fells the love of Heaven.
5 Protect us in the dangerous hour,
And from the wily tempter's power;
O! set our spirits free;
And if temptation should assail,
May might grace o'er all prevail,
And lead our hearts to thee.
6 Thine is the power, to thee belongs
The constant tribute of our songs,
All glory to thy name:
Let every creature join our lays,
In one resounding act of praise
Thy wonders to proclaim.
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Languages: English
The Lord's Prayer
Praise for salvation
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXIII (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Our Savior alone Lyrics: 1 Our Savior alone,
The Lord let us bless,
Who reigns on his throne,
The prince of our peace;
Who evermore saves us
By shedding his blood;
All hail, holy Jesus,
Our Lord and our God!
2 We thankfully sing
Thy glory and praise,
Thou merciful spring
Of pity and grace:
Thy kindness for ever
To men will we tell,
And say, our dear Savior
Redeems us from hell.
3 Preserve us in love,
While here we abide:
O never remove
Thy presence, nor hide
Thy glorious salvation,
'Till each of us see
With joy the bless'd vision
Completed in thee. Languages: English
Praise for salvation
Felix trembling
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXX (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: See Felix, cloth'd with pomp and power Lyrics: 1 See Felix, cloth'd with pomp and power,
See his resplendent bride
Attend to hear a prisoner preach
The Savior crucify'd.
2 He well describes who Jesus was,
His glories and his love,
How he obey'd and bled belwo,
And reigns and pleads above.
3 Felix up starts and trembling cries,
"Go for this time away;
"I'll hear thee on these points again
"On some convenient day."
4 Attention to the words of life
Let Felix thus adjourn;
Lord, let us make these solemn truths,
Our first and last concenr. Scripture: Acts 24:24-25 Languages: English
Felix trembling
Help
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXIX (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Self-destroy'd, for help I pray Lyrics: Self-destroy'd for help I pray:
Help me, Savior from above,
Help me to believe, obey,
Help me to repent and love,
Help to keep the graces given,
Help me quite from hell to heaven. Scripture: Hosea 13:9 Languages: English
Help
Blind Bartimeus
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXIX (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Sinful, and blind, and poor Lyrics: 1 Sinful, and blind, and poor,
And lost without thy grace,
Thy mercy I implore,
And wait to see thy face:
Begging I sit by the way-side,
And long to know the crucify'd.
2 Jesus, attend my cry,
Thou son of David hear,
If now thy passest by,
Stand still and call me near;
The darkness from my heart remove,
And shew me now thy pardoning love. Scripture: Luke 18:35-38 Languages: English
Blind Bartimeus
Holy Boldness
Author: Beddome Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLVII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Sprinkled with reconciling blood Lyrics: 1 Sprinkled with reconciling blood,
I dare approach thy throne, O God;
Thy face no frowning aspect wears,
Thy hand no vengeful thunder bears!
2 Th' incircling rainbow, peaceful sign!
Doth with refulgent brightness shine;
And while my faith beholds it near,
I bid farewell to every fear.
3 Let me my grateful homage pay,
With courage sing, with fervor pray;
And tho' myself a wretch undone,
Hope for acceptance thro' thy son—
4 Thy son, who on the accursed tree,
Expir'd to set the vilest free;
On this I build my only claim,
And all I ask is in his name. Languages: English
Holy Boldness
Zeal for the house of God, and delight in worship
Author: Marrick Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXLVI (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: The joyful morn, my God, is come Lyrics: 1 The joyful morn, my God, is come
That calls me to thy honor'd dome
Thy presence to adore;
My feet the summons shall attend,
With willing steps thy courts ascend,
And tread the hallow'd floor.
2 Hither from Judah's utmost end,
The heaven-protected tribes ascend;
Their off'rings hither bring:
Here, eager to attest their joy,
In hymns of praise their tongues employ,
And hail th' immortal king.
3 Be peace implor'd by each on thee,
O Sion, while with bended knee,
To Jacob's God we pray:
How blest who calls himself thy friend!
Success his lobor shall attend,
And safety guard his way.
4 O may'st thou, free from hostile fear,
Nor the loud voice of tumult hear,
Nor war's wild waste deplore;
May plenty nigh thee take her stand,
And in thy courts, with lavish hand,
Distribute all her store.
5 Seat of my friends and brethren, hail!
How can my tongue, O Sion, fail
To bless thy lov'd abode?
How cease the zeal that in me glows,
Thy good to seek, whose walls inclose
The mansions of my God? Scripture: Psalm 122 Languages: English
Zeal for the house of God, and delight in worship
The peace of God shall keep
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXCI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: The peace which God alone reveals Lyrics: 1 The peace which God alone reveals
And by his word of grace imparts,
Whic only the believer feels,
Direct and keep, and cheer our hearts.
2 And may the holy three in one,
The father, word, and comforter,
Pour an abundant blessing down
On every soul assembled here! Scripture: Philippians 4:7 Languages: English
The peace of God shall keep
The eternal Sabbath
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love Lyrics: 1 Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love,
But there's a nobler rest above;
To that our laboring souls aspire
With ardent pangs of strong desire.
2 No more fatigue, no more distress;
Nor sin nor Hell shall reach the place;
No groans to mingle with the songs,
Which warble from immortal tongues.
3 No rude alarms of raging foes;
No cares to break our long repose;
No midnight shade, no clouded sun,
But sacred, high, eternal noon.
4 Thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, we love,
But there's a nobler rest above;
To that our laboring souls aspire
With ardent pangs of strong desire. Scripture: Hebrews 4:9 Languages: English
The eternal Sabbath
Our God for ever and ever
Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXV (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: This God is the God we adore Lyrics: This God is the God we adore,
Our faithful unchangeable friend;
Whose love is as great as his power,
And neither knows measures nor end:
'Tis Jesus the first and the last,
Whose spirit shall guide us safe home;
We'll praise him for all that is past,
And trust him for all that's to come. Scripture: Psalm 48:14 Languages: English
Our God for ever and ever
Christ the Burden of the Song
Author: Cennick Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXXVI (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Thou dear Redeemer, dying Lamb Lyrics: 1 Thou dear Redeemer dying Lamb,
We love to hear of thee;
No music's like thy charming name,
Nor half so sweet can be.
2 O let us ever hear thy voice,
In mercy to us speak,
And in our priest we will rejoice,
Thou great Melchisedec.
3 Our Jesus shall be still our theme,
While in this world we stay,
We'll sing our Jesu's lovely name,
When all things else decay:
4 When we appear in yonder cloud,
With all thy favor'd throng,
Then will we sing more sweet, more loud,
And Christ shall be our song. Languages: English
Christ the Burden of the Song
Before Sermon
Author: Fawcett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXI (1792) Topics: Public Religion First Line: Thy presence, gracious God, afford Refrain First Line: Thus Lord, thy waiting servants bless Lyrics: 1 Thy presence, gracious God, afford,
Prepare us to receive thy word:
Now let thy voice engage our ear,
And faith be mixt with what we hear;
Chorus:
Thus Lord, thy waiting servants bless,
And crown thy gospel with success.
2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove,
And fix our hearts and hopes above;
With food divine may we be fed,
And satisfy'd with living bread: [Chorus]
3 To us thy sacred word apply,
With sovereign power and energy;
And may we in thy faith and fear,
Reduce to practice what we hear: [Chorus]
4 Father, in us thy son reveal;
Teach us to know and do thy will:
Thy saving power and love display;
And guide us to the realms of day: [Chorus] Languages: English
Before Sermon
The spread of the gospel
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLXXIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Public Religion First Line: To distant lands thy gospel send Lyrics: 1 To distant lands thy gospel send,
And thus thy empire wide extend;
To gentile, Turk, and stubborn Jew,
Thou king of grace! salvation shew.
2 Where'er, thy sun, or light arise,
Thy name, O God! immortalize:
May nations yet unborn confess,
Thy wisdom, power, and righteousness. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Languages: English
The spread of the gospel
A broken Heart, and a bleeding Savior
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCLVI (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Public Religion First Line: Unto thine altar, Lord Lyrics: 1 Unto thine altar Lord,
A broken heart I bring;
And wilt thou graciously accept
Of such a worthless thing?
2 To Christ the bleeding lamb,
My faith directs its eyes;
Thou mayest reject that worthless thing,
But not his sacrifice.
3 When he gave up the ghost,
The law was satisfy'd;
And now to its most rigorous claims,
I answer, "Jesus died." Languages: English
A broken Heart, and a bleeding Savior
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