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How Firm a Foundation
Author: “K” Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,125 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 “Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed,
for I am your God, and will still give you aid.
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 “When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow,
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you the deepest distress.
4 “When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply.
The flames shall not hurt you. I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.
5 “The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes.
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!” Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-13 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION (BELLEVUE) Text Sources: “K” in Rippon’s Selection of Hymns (England), 1787, alt.
How Firm a Foundation
God Be With You Till We Meet Again
Author: Jeremiah E. Rankin Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 1,166 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace Refrain First Line: Till we meet Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again;
loving counsels guide, uphold you,
may the Shepherd’s care enfold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Refrain:
Till we meet, till we meet,
till we meet at Jesus’ feet.
Till we meet, till we meet,
God be with you till we meet again.
2 God be with you till we meet again;
unseen wings, protecting, hide you,
daily manna still provide you;
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]
3 God be with you till we meet again;
when life’s perils thick confound you,
put unfailing arms around you;
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain]
4 God be with you till we meet again;
keep love’s banner floating o’er you,
smite death’s threat’ning wave before you;
God be with you till we meet again. [Refrain] Scripture: Exodus 16 Used With Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU Text Sources: Gospel Bells, 1880, alt.
God Be With You Till We Meet Again
Lord, we confess our numerous faults
Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 119 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Christ Ransom; Confession of Faith; Confession of Sin; Faith Assurance of; Grace Sovereign Lyrics: 1 Lord, we confess our numerous faults,
How great our guilt has been:
Foolish and vain were all our thoughts,
And all our lives were sin.
2 But, O my soul, forever praise,
Forever love His Name,
Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways
Of folly, sin, and shame.
3 'Tis not by works of righteousness
Which our own hands have done:
But we are saved by sovereign grace
Abounding through his Son.
4 'Tis through the purchase of His death
Who hung upon the tree,
The Spirit is sent down to breathe
On such dry bones as we.
5 Raised from the dead, we live anew;
And, justified by grace,
We shall appear in glory, too,
And see our Father's face.
Amen. Used With Tune: ROMBERG
Lord, we confess our numerous faults
The Crucified
Author: Benjamin Hall Kennedy (1804-1863) Appears in 161 hymnals Topics: Christians Christ the Life of; Faith Assurance of; Grace Magnified; Joy, Spiritual; Sinners Rejoicing in Hope First Line: Ask ye what great thing I know Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8 Used With Tune: HENDON
The Crucified
We Walk by Faith
Author: Henry Alford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 72 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight;
no gracious words we hear
from one who spoke as none e’er spoke,
but we believe him near.
2 We may not touch his hands and side,
nor follow where he trod,
yet in his promise we rejoice,
and cry, “My Lord and God!”
3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief,
and may our faith abound
to call on you when you are near,
and seek where you are found:
4 that when our life of faith is done,
in realms of clearer light
we may behold you as you are
in full and endless sight.
5 We walk by faith, and not by sight;
no gracious words we hear
from one who spoke as none e’er spoke,
but we believe him near. Scripture: Mark 9:24 Used With Tune: SHANTI Text Sources: Psalms and Hymns, 1844, alt.
We Walk by Faith
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,052 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish,
come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel.
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish.
Earth has no sorrows that Heav’n cannot heal.
2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying,
hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!
Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying,
“Earth has no sorrows that Heav’n cannot cure.”
3 Here see the Bread of life; see waters flowing
forth from the throne of God, pure from above.
Come to the feast of love, come, ever knowing
earth has no sorrows but Heav’n can remove. Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR (CONSOLOATION) Text Sources: stanzas 1–2 Thomas Moore (Ireland), Sacred Songs, Duets and Trios, 1816, alt.; stanza 3 Thomas Hastings (USA), Spiritual Songs for Social Worship, 1831
Come, Ye Disconsolate
I Love the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 195 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: I love the Lord, who heard my cry Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord, who heard my cry
and pitied ev’ry groan.
Long as I live and troubles rise,
I’ll hasten to God’s throne.
2 I love the Lord, who heard my cry
and chased my grief a-way.
O let my heart no more despair
while I have breath to pray. Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2 Used With Tune: I LOVE THE LORD Text Sources: based on Psalm 116:1–2
I Love the Lord
Jesus Our Shepherd
Appears in 567 hymnals Topics: Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Heaven; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Communion with; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Providences of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Death of; Christians Happiness of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Christians Saved by Grace; Comfort in Trials; Death Of Saints; Faith Confidence of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Creation; God Guide; God Loving and Merciful; Gospel Freeness of ; Heaven; Life Everlasting ; Lord's Supper; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Resurrection; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Worship Grace Needed for First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: [The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want]
Jesus Our Shepherd
With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Assurance; God Mercy of; God's Word and Law; Grace; Post-Communion; Suffering and Deliverance Lyrics: 1 With grateful heart my thanks I bring,
before the great your praise I sing;
I worship in your holy place
and praise you for your truth and grace;
for truth and grace together shine
in your most holy word divine,
in your most holy word divine.
2 I cried to you, and you did save;
your word of grace new courage gave;
the kings of earth shall thank you, Lord,
for they have heard your wondrous word;
yea, they shall come with songs of praise,
for great and glorious are your ways,
for great and glorious are your ways.
3 O Lord, enthroned in glory bright,
you reign above in heav'nly height;
the proud in vain your favor seek
but you have mercy for the meek;
through trouble though my pathway be,
you will revive and strengthen me,
you will revive and strengthen me.
4 You will stretch forth your mighty arm
to save me when my foes alarm;
the work you have for me begun
shall by your grace be fully done;
your mercy shall forever be;
O Lord, my Maker, think on me,
O Lord, my Maker think on me. Scripture: Psalm 138 Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912; alt.; mod.
With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring
Jesus Loves Me
Author: Anna B. Warner; David Rutherford McGuire; Robert Bushyhead; Mas Kawashima Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 613 hymnals Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Assurance; Biblical Narrative; Children; Children's Choir Selections; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Love of First Line: Jesus loves me! This I know Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME Text Sources: German trans. Psalter und Harfe, 1876; Spanish trans. Himnario Metodista, 1968
Jesus Loves Me
Marvelous Grace
Author: Julia H. Johnston, 1849-1919 Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 142 hymnals Topics: The Assembly at Worship Grace, Mercy, Assurance; Cleansing; Forgiveness; Grace of Jesus Christ First Line: Marvelous grace of our loving Lord Refrain First Line: Grace, grace, God's grace Lyrics: 1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary's mount out-poured–
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Refrain:
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin!
2 Sin and despair, like the sea-waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater– yes, grace untold–
Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross. [Refrain]
3 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
All who are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive? [Refrain] Used With Tune: MARVELOUS GRACE
Marvelous Grace
Blessed Assurance
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1,056 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
2 Perfect communion, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight.
Angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest.
I in my Savior am happy and bless’d,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 8:1-25 Used With Tune: BLESSED ASSURANCE Text Sources: Gems of Praise, 1873, alt.
Blessed Assurance
God the Giver of Victory
Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Assurance Declared; Christ Power of; Deliverance From Enemies; Enemies Restrained; God Our Guardian; God Kingly Character of; God Source of All Good; Grace Sustaining; Nations Rebuked in Wrath; Parents and Children; The Past; Prayer Intercession in; The Righteous Forsaken by God; Vanity Of Men and Riches First Line: O God, we have heard and our fathers have told Lyrics: 1 O God, we have heard and our fathers have told
What wonders Thou didst in the great days of old;
The nations were crushed and expelled by Thy hand,
Cast out that Thy people might dwell in their land.
2 They gained not the land by the edge of the sword,
Their own arm to them could no safety afford,
But Thy right hand saved, and the light of Thy face,
Because of Thy favor and wonderful grace.
3 Command, and Thy word shall deliverance bring,
O God, to Thy chosen, for Thou art our King;
Thro' Thee we will surely defeat all our foes,
Thro' Thy name will triumph o'er those that oppose.
4 No trust will I place in my strength to defend,
Nor yet on my sword as a safeguard depend;
In Thee, Who hast saved us and put them to shame,
We boast all the day, ever praising Thy Name.
Scripture: Psalm 44 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION
God the Giver of Victory
Amazing Grace (Sublime gracia)
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; John Rees, fl. 1859; Cristóbal E. Morales, 1898-1981; Carlos P. López Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,417 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Pardon; Garantía del Perdón; Confianza; Trust; Culpa; Guilt; Dios Dignidad de; God Worthiness of; Esperanza; Hope; Faith; Fe; Grace; Gracia; Mercy; Misericordia First Line: Amazing grace – how sweet the sound (Sublime gracia del Señor) Scripture: Exodus 15:6 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN
Amazing Grace (Sublime gracia)
Whole-Hearted Praise
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Promises for; Aspirations For Peace and Rest; Christians Saved by Grace; Glory of God In Providence; God Adored and Exalted; God Our Guardian; God the judge; God Our Refuge; Judgment Day; Missions Encouragements of; Praise Calls to; Praise For Works of Providence; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Safety Assured; The Wicked Warned First Line: O Lord Most High with all my heart Lyrics: 1 O Lord Most High, with all my heart
Thy wondrous works I will proclaim;
I will be glad and give Thee thanks
And sing the praises of Thy Name,
And sing the praise of Thy Name.
2 The Lord, the everlasting King,
Is seated on His judgment throne;
The righteous judge of all the world
Will make His perfect justice known,
Will make His perfect justice known.
3 Jehovah will a refuge prove,
A refuge strong for all oppressed,
A safe retreat, where weary souls
In troublous times may surely rest,
In troublous times may surely rest.
4 All they, O Lord, that know Thy Name
Their confidence in Thee will place,
For Thou hast ne’er forsaken them
Who earnestly have sought Thy face,
Who earnestly have sought Thy face.
5 Sing praises to the Lord Most High,
To Him who does in Zion dwell;
Declare His mighty deeds abroad,
His deeds among the nations tell,
His deeds among the nations tell. Scripture: Psalm 9 Used With Tune: RIVAULX
Whole-Hearted Praise
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,213 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the nearer waters roll,
while the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last.
2 Other refuge have I none;
hangs my helpless soul on thee.
Leave, ah, leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring.
Cover my defenseless head
with the shadow of thy wing.
3 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cover all my sin.
Let the healing streams abound,
make and keep me whole within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
freely let me take of thee.
Spring thou up within my heart,
rise to all eternity. Scripture: Psalm 36:5-10 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH Text Sources: Hymns and Sacred Poems, 1740, alt.
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
The Greatness and Grace of God
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Restrained; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Beauty of; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Minstry of; Christ Power of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Providences of; Christ Righteousness of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Evangelists; Consecration and Dedication; Contentment; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Compassion of ; God Goodness of; God Kingly Character of; God Love and Mercy; God Righteousness of; God Source of All Good; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Justifying; Grace Redeeming; Grace Sovereign ; Grace Sustaining; Mercy of God Celebrated; Mercy of God Great; Missions Triumphs of; Praise By Men; Praise By Saints; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise For Works of Providence; Providence of God Over His Creatures; Royalty of Christ Providential; Salvation Promised; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Thanksgiving Declared First Line: O Lord, Thou art my God and King Lyrics: 1 O Lord, Thou art my God and King,
And I will ever bless Thy Name;
I will extol Thee ev'ry day,
And evermore Thy praise proclaim.
2 The Lord is greatly to be praised,
His greatness is beyond our thought;
From age to age the sons of men
Shall tell the wonders God has wrought.
3 Upon Thy glorious majesty
And wondrous works my mind shall dwell;
Thy deeds shall fill the world with awe,
And of Thy greatness I will tell.
4 Thy matchless goodness and Thy grace
Thy people shall commemorate,
And all Thy truth and righteousness
My joyful song shall celebrate.
5 The Lord our God is rich in grace,
Most tender and compassionate;
His anger is most slow to rise,
His loving-kindness is most great.
6 The Lord is good in all His ways,
His creatures know His constant care;
To all His works His love extends,
All men His tender mercies share.
7 Thy works shall give Thee thanks, O Lord,
Thy saints Thy mighty acts shall show,
Till o'er the earth the sons of men
Thy kingdom, power, and glory know.
8 Eternal is Thy kingdom, Lord,
Forever strong and ever sure;
while generations rise and die
Shall Thy dominion still endure. Scripture: Psalm 145 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
The Greatness and Grace of God
And Can It Be (Cómo en su sangre pudo haber)
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; M. San Leon Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 285 hymnals Topics: Amor; Love; Amor de Dios; Love Of God; Amor de Jesucristo; Love of Jesus Christ; Assurance of Pardon; Garantía del Perdón; Confianza; Trust; Grace; Gracia; Jesucristo Muerte de; Jesus Christ Death of; Salvación; Salvation First Line: And can it be that I should gain (Cómo en su sangre pudo haber) Refrain First Line: Amazing love! how can it be (¿Hay maravilla cual su amor?) Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain
An int'rest in the Savior's blood!
Died he for me? who caused his pain!
For me? who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
That thou, my Lord, shouldst die for me?
Refrain:
Amazing love! How can it be
That thou, my Lord, shouldst die for me?
2 'Tis myst'ry all: the Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore;
Let angel minds inquire no more. [Refrain]
3 He left his Father's throne above,
So free, so infinite his grace,
Emptied himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam's helpless race.
'Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me! [Refrain]
4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature's night;
Thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray;
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed thee. [Refrain]
5 No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in him, is mine;
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach the eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my own. [Refrain]
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1 ¿Cómo en su sangre pudo haber
tanta ventura para mí,
si yo sus penas agravé
y de su muerte causa fui?
¿Hay maravilla cual su amor?
¡Morir por mí con tal dolor!
Estribillo:
¿Hay maravilla cual su amor?
¡Morir por mí con tal dolor!
2 ¡Hondo misterio! ¡El Inmortal
hacerse hombre y sucumbir!
En vano intenta sondear
tan grande prodigio el querubín.
Mentes excelsas, ¡no inquirid!
Al Dios y Hombre bendecid. [Estribillo]
3 Nada retiene al descender,
excepto su amor y deidad;
todo lo entrega: gloria, prez,
corona, trono, majestad.
Inmensa gracia, sin igual,
que a mi alma errante supo hallar. [Estribillo]
4 Mi alma, atada en la prisión,
anhela redención y paz.
De pronto vierte sobre mí
la luz radiante de su faz.
¡Mis cadenas cayeron y vi
mi libertad y te seguí!
5 ¡Jesús es mío! Vivo en él;
no temo ya condenación.
Él es mi todo: paz, salud,
justicia, luz y redención.
Me guarda el trono eternal,
por él, corona celestial. [Estribillo] Scripture: Acts 12:6-8 Used With Tune: SAGINA
And Can It Be (Cómo en su sangre pudo haber)
Jesus makes my heart rejoice
Author: H. Luise von Hayn, 1724-1782; Bishop F. W. Foster, 1760-1835 Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Abiding in Christ; Assurance; Christ Love of; Christ Shepherd; Following Christ; Gratitude and love to Christ; Growth in Grace; Happiness; Peace of Christians; Saints Blessedness of Used With Tune: HAYN
Jesus makes my heart rejoice
We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year The Transfiguration; Assurance; Biblical Characters Peter; Christian Year Epiphany; Christian Year Transfiguration; God Grace; Holiness; Law; Prophets; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Temptation; Witness; Word of God; Worship; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year B; Lent 2 Year B; Epiphany Last/Transfig. Year C; Lent 2 Year C Lyrics: 1 We have come at Christ’s own bidding
to this high and holy place,
where we wait with hope and longing
for some token of God’s grace.
Here we pray for new assurance
that our faith is not in vain,
searching like those first disciples
for a sign both clear and plain.
2 Light breaks in upon our darkness,
splendour bathes the flesh-joined Word,
Moses and Elijah marvel
as the heavenly voice is heard.
Eyes and hearts behold with wonder
how the Law and Prophets meet:
Christ, with garments drenched in brightness,
stands transfigured and complete.
3 Strengthened by this glimpse of glory,
fearful lest our faith decline,
we like Peter find it tempting
to remain and build a shrine.
But true worship gives us courage
to proclaim what we profess,
that our daily lives may prove us
people of the God we bless. Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 406 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the child of God who sings:
the light of one who rises
with gentle, healing wings.
When comforts are declining,
God grants the soul again
a season of clear shining,
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
with joy we shall pursue
the theme of God’s salvation,
and find it ever new.
Set free from present sorrow
we cheerfully can say,
let the unknown tomorrow
bring with it what it may.
3 It can bring with it nothing
but God will bear us through.
Who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe the people, too.
Beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed:
the one who feeds the ravens
will give the children bread.
4 Though vine and fig tree neither
their yearly fruit should bear,
though all the fields should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there,
yet God, the same abiding,
through praise shall tune my voice,
for while in love confiding
I cannot but rejoice. Scripture: Psalm 30:4-5 Used With Tune: SALLY GARDENS Text Sources: Olney Hymns, Book III, 1779, alt.
Sometimes a Light Surprises
The Tender Love a Father Has
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Angels; Atonement; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Moses; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Maundy Thursday; Covenant; Elements of Worship Assurance of Pardon; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Elements of Worship Thanksgiving after the Lord's Supper; Faith; Forgiveness; God Changelessness of; God as King; God as Slow to Anger; God's Sovereignty; God's Word; God's Anger; God's Compassion; God's Faithfulness; God's Forgiveness; God's Generosity; God's Goodness; God's Justice; God's Kingdom; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); Grace; Grave; Healing; Hope; Humanity Sustained by God; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Healer; Jesus Christ Teacher; Life Stages Family; Life Stages Generations; Life Stages Old Age; Life Stages Youth; Lord's Prayer 3rd petition (your will be done); Lord's Prayer 6th petition (save us from the time of trail…); Love; Mercy; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Healing Service; Occasional Services New Year; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Remembering; Salvation; Servants of God; Temptation And Trial; The Creation; The Fall; Victory; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 11-17; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 8th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 24-May 28 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27 Lyrics: 1 The tender love a father has
for all his children dear--
such love the Lord bestows on those
who worship him in fear.
2 The Lord remembers we are dust,
and all our frailty knows;
our life is like the tender grass,
and as the flower it grows.
3 The flower is withered by the wind
that smites with blighting breath;
so we are quickly swept away
before the blast of death.
4 Unchanging is the love of God,
from age to age the same,
displayed to all who do his will
and reverence his name.
5 Those who his gracious covenant keep
the Lord will ever bless;
their children's children shall rejoice
to see his righteousness. Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: TALLIS ORDINAL Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.
The Tender Love a Father Has
For All the Saints
Author: William W. How Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 569 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy name, O Jesus, be forever bless’d.
Alleluia, alleluia!
2 Thou wast their rock, their refuge, and their might,
thou, Christ, the hope that put their fears to flight;
’mid gloom and doubt, their true and shining light.
Alleluia, alleluia!
3 Oh, bless’d communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine,
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia, alleluia!
4 The golden evening brightens in the west.
Soon, soon to faithful servants cometh rest.
Sweet is the calm of paradise the bless’d.
Alleluia, alleluia!
5 But lo! There breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array,
as God to glory calls them all away.
Alleluia, alleluia!
6 From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
*all praising Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, alleluia!
*Alternate phrase: to praise Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE Text Sources: Hymns for Saints’ Days, and Other Hymns, 1864, alt.
For All the Saints
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Author: Horatius N. Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,223 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Come unto me and rest.
Lay down, O weary one,
lay down your head upon my breast.”
I came to Jesus as I was,
so weary, worn, and sad.
I found in him a resting place,
and he has made me glad.
2 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Behold, I freely give
the living water, thirsty one;
stoop down and drink and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank
of that life-giving stream.
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
and now I live in him.
3 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“I am the dawning light.
Look unto me, your morn shall rise,
and all your day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found
in him my star, my sun,
and in that light of life I’ll walk
till trav’ling days are done. Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD Text Sources: Hymns Original and Selected, 1846, alt.
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Assurance of Blessing
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Access to God; Afflictions Comfort under; Anger of God Deprecated; Anger of God Restrained; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Holiness; Assurance Declared; Backsliding; Christ Atonement of; Christ Minstry of; Church Divinely Furnished; Church Saved by Grace; Faith Act of; Faith Confidence of; Godly Fear Blessedness of; God Love and Mercy; God Righteousness of; Gospel Fulness of ; Grace Justifying; Grace Redeeming; Law of God; Mercy of God Prayer for; Missions Influence of; Obedience; Pardon Set Forth; Pardon Sought; Peace; Prayer For the Church; Quickening; Repentance; Revival; The Christian's Reward; Salvation God's Gift; Salvation Prayers for; Truth First Line: Lord, Thou hast greatly blessed our land Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thou hast greatly blessed our land,
Thou hast brought back our captive band,
Thy pard'ning grace has made us free
And covered our iniquity.
2 O Thou, Who in a former day
Didst turn Thy dreadful wrath away,
In grace Thy people, Lord, return,
And let Thy wrath no longer burn.
3 O will Thy anger never cease,
Forever shall Thy wrath increase?
Revive and quicken us once more,
And Thy salvation's joy restore.
4 To us Thy mercy now afford
And show us Thy salvation, Lord;
Yea, Thou wilt answer us in peace,
If from our folly we will cease.
5 The Lord's salvation will appear
To men of faith and godly fear,
And glory in our land shall dwell
When we shall heed God's precepts well.
6 Now truth agrees with mercy mild,
Now law and peace are reconciled;
Behold the truth from earth arise,
With justice shining from the skies.
7 The Lord will send His blessing down,
And harvests all our land shall crown;
Before Him righteousness abides,
And in His steps our feet He guides. Scripture: Psalm 85 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD
Assurance of Blessing
Fountain of grace, rich, full and free
Author: James Edmeston Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 76 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Christian Life Peace and Joy; Grace Fulness of Lyrics: 1 Fountain of grace, rich, full and free,
What need I, that is not in thee?
Full pardon, strength to meet the day,
And peace which none can take away.
2 Doth sickness fill my heart with fear,
'Tis sweet to know that thou art near;
Am I with dread of justice tried,
'Tis sweet to know that Christ hath died.
3 In life, thy promises of aid
Forbid my heart to be afraid;
In death, peace gently veils the eyes:
Christ rose, and I shall surely rise.
Amen. Scripture: Zechariah 15:1 Used With Tune: EMMANUEL
Fountain of grace, rich, full and free
Why should we start and fear to die
Appears in 422 hymnals Topics: The Sinner Warning and Inviting; Development of the Christian Life Adoption and Assurance; Development of the Christian Life Growth in Grace; Prospects and Associations of Heaven Used With Tune: ZEPHYR
Why should we start and fear to die
By grace I am an heir of heaven
Author: Christian L. Scheidt; H. Brueckner Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Christian Life Assurance; Faith In Christ; Grace Fulness of; Holy Scriptures Infallibility of; Salvation by Grace Lyrics: 1 By grace I am an heir of heaven:
Why doubt this, O my trembling heart?
If what the Scriptures promise clearly
Is true and firm in ev'ry part,
This also must be truth divine:
By grace a crown of life is mine.
2 By grace alone shall I inherit
That blissful home beyond the skies.
Works count for naught, the Lord incarnate
Hath won for me the heav'nly prize.
Salvation by his death he wrought,
His grace alone my pardon bought.
3 By grace! These precious words remember
When sorely by thy sins oppressed,
When Satan comes to vex thy spirit,
When troubled conscience sighs for rest;
What reason cannot comprehend,
God doth to thee by grace extend.
4 By grace! Be this in death my comfort;
Despite my fears, 'tis well with me.
I know my sin in all its greatness,
But also him who sets me free.
My heart to naught but joy gives place
Since I am saved by grace, by grace.
Amen. Scripture: Titus 3:7 Used With Tune: NEUMARK
By grace I am an heir of heaven
Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading
Author: Wilson Niwagila; Howard S. Olson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Christian Life; Grace; Guidance; Renewal; Teaching/Education; Temptation; Gift of the Holy Spirit Refrain First Line: Come, come, come, Holy Spirit, come (Njoo, njoo, njoo, Roho mwema) Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Used With Tune: NJOO KWETU, ROHO MWEMA
Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading
God Has Smiled on Me
Author: Isaiah Jones, Jr., 1940-2008 Meter: 8.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Assembly at Worship Grace, Mercy, Assurance; Goodness of God; Providence of God First Line: He is the source of all my joy Scripture: Psalm 67:1 Used With Tune: SMILED ON ME
God Has Smiled on Me
Holiness and divine favor
Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Promises for; Afflictions Watchfulness in; Aspirations For Holiness; Bible Spirit's Aid in Study; Character Value of Good; Christ Light and Guide; Christ Providences of; Christ Righteousness of; Christians Conquerors; Christians Graces of; Comfort in Trials; Glory of God In Creation; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Glorious; God Preserver; God Righteous; Heart Claimed of God; Perseverance; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise Of the Lord; Providence of God Over Saints; The Righteous Deliverances of; Safety Assured; Safety Enjoyed; Sin Salvation from; Worship Sincerity required in First Line: As I in life have righteous been Scripture: Psalm 18:14-21 Used With Tune: [As I in life have righteous been]
Holiness and divine favor
El Señor es me pastor (My Shepherd is the LORD)
Author: Ricardo Villarreal Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Blessing; Church Year All Saints' Day; Church Year Maundy Thursday; Church Year Transfiguration; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer Night Prayer; Darkness; Discipleship; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Emmaus Road; Enemies; Evil; Fear; Freedom from Fear; God as Shepherd; God's Forgiveness; God's Goodness; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's Presence; God's Protection; God's Providence; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Jesus Christ Good Shepherd; Joy; Life Stages Death; Love; New Creation; Occasional Services Funerals; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church Suffering; Rest; Temple; Trust; Year A, B, C, Easter, 4th Sunday; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 9-15; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 17-23; Texts in Languages Other than English Spanish First Line: El Señor es mi pastor (The LORD is my shepherd) Refrain First Line: El Señor es mi pastor (My Shephed is the LORD) Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: PASTOR Text Sources: Psalter Hymnal, 1987 (translation)
El Señor es me pastor (My Shepherd is the LORD)
I Know Whom I Have Believed
Author: Daniel W. Whittle Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 273 hymnals Topics: Grace Of God; Assurance; Saving Faith; Grace of God; Saving Work of Christ; Testimony First Line: I know not why god's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But "I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why God's wondrous grace
to me he hath made known,
nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
redeemed me for his own.
[Refrain:]
But "I know whom I have believed,
and am persuaded that he is able
to keep that which I've committed
unto him against that day."
2 I know not how this saving faith
to me he did impart,
nor how believing in his Word
wrought peace within my heart. (Refrain)
3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
convincing us of sin,
revealing Jesus through the Word,
creating faith in him. (Refrain)
4 I know not when my Lord may come,
at night or noonday fair,
nor if I'll walk the vale with him,
or "meet him in the air." (Refrain)
Scripture: Matthew 24:42 Used With Tune: EL NATHAN
I Know Whom I Have Believed
Arise, my soul, arise
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 885 hymnals Topics: Blood of Christ; Christ Blood of; Christ Rock of Ages; Christ Sacrifice; Atonement Universality of; Adoption Joy of; Advocate Christ, our; Adoption Spirit of; Assurance Of Adoption; Abba Father; The Godhead The Son; Wounds Of Christ; Witness of the Spirit; Joy Of Adoption; Joy Of Assurance; Spirit Of Adoption ; Spirit Witness of the ; Throne of Grace; Sin Sacrifice for; Sacrifice Of Christ; Reconciliation, through Christ Lyrics: 1 Arise, my soul, arise,
Shake off thy guilty fears;
The bleeding sacrifice
In my behalf appears;
Before the throne my surety stands;
My name is written on His hands.
2 He ever lives above,
For me to intercede,
His all-redeeming love,
His precious blood, to plead;
His blood atoned for all our race,
And sprinkles now the throne of grace.
3 Five bleeding wounds He bears,
Received on Calvary;
They pour effectual prayers,
They strongly speak for me:
"Forgive him, O forgive," they cry,
"Nor let that ransomed sinner die!"
4 The Father hears Him pray,
His dear anointed One;
He cannot turn away
The presence of His Son:
His Spirit answers to the blood,
And tells me I am born of God.
5 My God is reconciled,
His pardoning voice I hear
He owns me for His child,
I can no longer fear;
With confidence I now draw nigh,
And "Father, Abba, Father!" cry. Used With Tune: LENOX
Arise, my soul, arise
Come, Let Us All Unite to Sing
Meter: 8.3.8.3.8.8.8.4 with refrain Appears in 115 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace Refrain First Line: God is love! Lyrics: 1 Come, let us all unite to sing,
God is love.
Let heav’n and earth their praises bring,
God is love.
Let ev'ry soul from sin awake,
let ev’ry heart sweet music make,
and sing with us for Jesus’ sake,
for God is love.
Refrain:
God is love! God is love!
Come, let us all unite to sing that God is love.
2 O tell to earth’s remotest bound,
God is love.
In Christ we have redemption found,
God is love.
His blood has washed our sins away,
his Spirit turned our night to day,
and now we can rejoice to say
that God is love. [Refrain]
3 What though our mortal flesh shall fail,
God is love!
Through Christ we shall o’er death prevail,
God is love!
While endless ages roll along,
we’ll triumph with the heav’nly throng
and this shall be our sweetest song,
that God is love! [Refrain]
4 How happy is our portion here,
God is love.
These promises our spirits cheer,
God is love.
God is our sun and shield by day,
our help, our hope, our strength and stay;
and will be with us all the way:
our God is love. [Refrain] Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 Used With Tune: GOD IS LOVE Text Sources: anon., ca. 1812, Millennial Praises (USA), 1812
Come, Let Us All Unite to Sing
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Hay anchura en su clemencia)
Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863; E. L. Maxwell; Ronald F. Krisman Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 900 hymnals Topics: Amor de Dios; Love Of God; Assurance of Pardon; Garantía del Perdón; Dios Sanador; God Healer; Grace; Gracia; Healing; Sanidad; Jesucristo Sangre de; Jesus Christ Blood of; Justice; Justicia; Mercy; Misericordia Scripture: Lamentations 2:3 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy (Hay anchura en su clemencia)
Leaving all with Jesus
Author: Mrs. Ellen H. Willis Appears in 106 hymnals Topics: Faith Assurance of; Grace Magnified; Trust In Christ First Line: I left it all with Jesus long ago Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-19 Used With Tune: SELF-SURRENDER
Leaving all with Jesus
Prayer of Confession 2
Appears in 270 hymnals Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places Zion; Broken-hearted; Church Year Ash Wednesday; Church Year Good Friday; Church Year Lent; Church Year Pentecost; Church Year Transfiguration; Cry to God; Daily Prayer Morning Prayer; Elements of Worship Assurance of Pardon; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Confession (Individual); Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Offering; Endurance; Forgiveness; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Spirit; God's Wisdom; God's Face; God's Forgiveness; God's Goodness; God's Justice; God's Love; God's Protection; Grace; Guilt; Humility; Joy; Judgment; Lord's Prayer 5th petition (forgive us our sins as we forgive…); Mercy; Offering of Sacrifice; Renewal; Servants of God; Sorrow; Suffering; Ten Commandments 7th Commandmnet (do not commit adultery); The Fall; Year A, B, C, Lent, Ash Wednesday; Year B, Lent, 5th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 31-August 6; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September, 11-17; Texts in Languages Other than English Greek First Line: Kyrie eleison (Lord have mercy) Used With Tune: [Lord, have mercy] Text Sources: Book of Worship United Church of Christ (prayer); Early Greek Liturgy.
Prayer of Confession 2
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 538 hymnals Topics: Angels; Atonement; Biblical Names and Places Israel; Biblical Names and Places Moses; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Maundy Thursday; Covenant; Elements of Worship Assurance of Pardon; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Elements of Worship Thanksgiving after the Lord's Supper; Faith; Forgiveness; God Changelessness of; God as King; God as Slow to Anger; God's Sovereignty; God's Word; God's Anger; God's Compassion; God's Faithfulness; God's Forgiveness; God's Generosity; God's Goodness; God's Justice; God's Kingdom; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); Grace; Grave; Healing; Hope; Humanity Sustained by God; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Jesus Christ Healer; Jesus Christ Teacher; Life Stages Family; Life Stages Generations; Life Stages Old Age; Life Stages Youth; Lord's Prayer 3rd petition (your will be done); Lord's Prayer 6th petition (save us from the time of trail…); Love; Mercy; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Healing Service; Occasional Services New Year; Peace; People of God / Church Family of God; People of God / Church Family of God; Prayer; Remembering; Salvation; Servants of God; Temptation And Trial; The Creation; The Fall; Victory; Witness; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, September 11-17; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 8th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 24-May 28 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27 First Line: Praise my soul, the King of heaven Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!
2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!
3 Father-like he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!
4 Frail as summer's flower we flourish,
blows the wind and it is gone;
but while mortals rise and perish
God endures unchanging on.
Alleluia, alleluia!
praise the High, Eternal One.
5 Angels, help us to adore him;
you behold him face to face.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace! Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,731 hymnals Topics: Adoration and Praise Jesus Christ; Comfort and Assurance; God Grace of ; Holy Name Day; Year A Proper 21; Year B Epiphany 7; Year C Proper 5 Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
The glories ever echoing
the triumphs of God's grace!
2 My gracious Savior and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
To spread through all the earth abroad
the honors of your name.
3 Jesus! the name that calms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease
Is music in the sinner's ears,
is life, and health, and peace!
4 Glory to God, and love and praise
be ever, ever given
By all the saints in every age,
the church in earth and heaven. Used With Tune: AZMON
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
God's overshadowing protection
Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Comfort under; Afflictions Promises for; Angels; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Christians Christ the Life of; Christians Conquerors; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Graces of; Covenant Promises; Deliverance From Sickness; Faith Confession of; God Hearer of Prayer; God Loving and Merciful; God Refuge; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Growth in; Heaven; Life A Gift from God; Praise Of the Lord; Prayer God Hears; Prayer Promises to; Protection Only from God; Protection Unceasing; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Royalty of Christ Providential; Safety Assured; Salvation Promised; Trust in God Expressed First Line: The man who once has found abode Scripture: Psalm 91 Used With Tune: [The man who once has found abode]
God's overshadowing protection
When I survey the wondrous cross
Appears in 1,993 hymnals Topics: Development of the Christian Life Adoption and Assurance; Means of Grace Public and Social Prayer; Means of Grace Public and Social Prayer Used With Tune: ST. CROSS
When I survey the wondrous cross
How Blest Are They Whose Trespass
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Blessing; Church Year Ash Wednesday; Church Year Lent; Elements of Worship Assurance of Pardon; Elements of Worship Call to Confession; Elements of Worship Confession (Corporate); Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Endurance; Forgiveness; God's Wisdom; God's Forgiveness; God's Way; Grace; Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners; Joy; Occasional Services New Year; Prayer; Rest; Temptation And Trial; Trust; Wisdom Psalms; Year A, Lent, 1st Sunday; Year C, Lent, 4th Sunday; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, June 12-18 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 30-November 5 Lyrics: 1 How blest are they whose trespass
has freely been forgiven,
whose sins are wholly covered
before the sight of heaven.
Blest they to whom the LORD God
does not impute their sin,
who have a guileless spirit,
whose heart is true within.
2 While I kept guilty silence,
my strength was spent with grief:
your hand was heavy on me;
my soul found no relief.
But when I owned my trespass
and did not hide my sin,
then you forgave my guilt, LORD,
restored my life within.
3 So let the godly seek you
in times when you are near;
no whelming floods shall reach them
or cause their hearts to fear.
O LORD, you are my refuge,
you are my hiding place,
and you surround me always
with songs of saving grace.
4 "I graciously will teach you
the way that you should go,
and, with my eye upon you,
help you my counsel know.
Then do not be unruly
or slow to understand;
be not perverse, but willing
to heed my wise command."
5 The sorrows of the wicked
increase from year to year,
but those who trust the LORD God
know love instead of fear.
Then in the LORD be joyful,
in song lift up your voice;
be glad in God, you righteous:
rejoice, O saints, rejoice!
Scripture: Psalm 32 Used With Tune: RUTHERFORD Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.
How Blest Are They Whose Trespass
When the Storms of Life Are Raging
Author: Charles A.Tindley Meter: 8.3.8.3.7.7.8.3 Appears in 54 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace Lyrics: 1 When the storms of life are raging,
stand by me; (stand by me)
when the storms of life are raging,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When the world is tossing me
like a ship upon the sea,
thou who rulest wind and water,
stand by me. (stand by me)
2 In the midst of tribulation,
stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of tribulation,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When the hosts of hell assail,
and my strength begins to fail,
thou who never lost a battle,
stand by me. (stand by me)
3 In the midst of faults and failures,
stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of faults and failures,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When I’ve done the best I can,
and my friends misunderstand,
thou who knowest all about me,
stand by me. (stand by me)
4 In the midst of persecution,
stand by me; (stand by me)
in the midst of persecution,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When my foes in war array
undertake to stop my way,
thou who rescued Paul and Silas,
stand by me. (stand by me)
5 When I’m growing old and feeble,
stand by me; (stand by me)
when I’m growing old and feeble,
stand by me. (stand by me)
When my life becomes a burden,
and I’m nearing chilly Jordan,
O thou Lily of the Valley,
stand by me. (stand by me) Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: STAND BY ME
When the Storms of Life Are Raging
Remembrance of God
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 321 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Refuge in; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Assurance Declared; Christians Believers; Christians Christ the Life of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Fellowship of; Comfort in Trials; Despondency; Faith Confidence of; Grace Sustaining; Hope; House of God Longed for and Loved; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Water of Life First Line: As pants the hart for cooling streams Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling streams,
When heated in the chase;
So longs my soul, O God, for Thee,
And Thy refreshing grace.
2 For Thee, my God, the living God,
My thirsty soul doth pine;
O when shall I behold Thy face,
Thou Majesty Divine?
3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Trust God, Who will employ
His aid for thee, and change these sighs
To thankful hymns of joy.
4 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Hope still, and thou shalt sing
The praise of Him Who is thy God,
Thy health's eternal spring. Scripture: Psalm 42 Used With Tune: KATHRINE
Remembrance of God
Nada te turbe
Author: Teresa of Ávila Meter: Irregular Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: Nada te turbe, nada te espante Scripture: Psalm 23:1 Used With Tune: NADA TE TURBE Text Sources: paraphr. Taizé Community (France), 1986
Nada te turbe
Be Still and Know
Meter: 8.8.8 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: Be still and know that I am God Lyrics: Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God. Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Used With Tune: BE STILL AND KNOW Text Sources: Psalm 46:10
Be Still and Know
I Sing with Exultation
Author: Felix Manz; Marion Wenger; Harris J. Loewen Meter: 7.5.7.5.7.6.7.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Assurance of Grace First Line: I sing with exultation! Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: NUN WEND IHR HÖREN SAGEN Text Sources: “Mit Lust so will ich singen,” Ausbund, 1583; trans. Marion Wenger (USA), The Mennonite Hymnal, 1969
I Sing with Exultation
The Good Shepherd
Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Comfort under; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Heaven; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Providences of; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Christians Saved by Grace; Comfort in Trials; Contentment; Death Comfort In; Death Of Saints; Etermal Life; Faith Confidence of; Faith Walking by; Glory of God In Providence; God Our Guardian; God Our Guide; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Freeness of ; Grace Restoring; Heaven; Immortality; Lord's Supper; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Prayer For Christ's Sake; Preservation; Resurrection; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Worship Grace Needed for First Line: The Lord my Shepherd holds me Lyrics: 1 The Lord my Shepherd holds me
Within His tender care,
And with His flock He folds me,
No want shall find me there.
In pastures green He feeds me,
With plenty I am blest;
By quiet streams He leads me
And makes me safely rest.
2 Whatever ill betides me,
He will restore and bless;
For His Name's sake He guides me
In paths of righteousness.
Thy rod and staff shall cheer me
In death's dark vale and shade,
For Thou wilt then be near me:
I shall not be afraid.
3 My food Thou dost appoint me,
Supplied before my foes;
With oil Thou dost anoint me,
My cup of bliss o'erflows.
Thy goodness Lord, shall guide me,
Thy mercy cheer my way;
A home Thou wilt provide me
Within Thy house for aye.
Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: EWING
The Good Shepherd
More Than You Know
Author: Connie Johnson-Evers Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Assurance of Grace Scripture: John 17:20-26 Used With Tune: NEW HOPE
More Than You Know
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