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The mystery hidden from the eyes

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The mystery hidden from the eyes Of learned men and sages, God hath revealed us from the skies, In Scripture's holy pages, That He alone is King above All other gods whatever, Great, mighty, faithful, full of love, His people's Shield and Savior; One Essence, but three Persons. 2 As Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The righteous seed adore Him; So named, so praised, He is the boast Of all who bow before Him; He's Abraham's and Isaac's God, And Jacob's whom He knoweth, The Lord of hosts, who every good, Both night and day, bestoweth; Who only worketh wonders. 3 The Father hath the Son begot, First-born of every creature; The Son took our weak flesh, but not Our sinfulness of nature; Both from the Father and the Son Thy Holy Ghost proceedeth From all eternity; yet none In might and power exceedeth; All equal, co-eternal. 4 Be glad, my heart, thy Portion see, Thy priceless Pearl and Treasure! He is thy Friend, supply will He Thy needs with bounteous measure; He made thee in His image, was For thy offences smitten, With true faith fill thee, through His grace Doth all thy crosses sweeten With His dear word of promise. 5 Rise, then, to Him the Ever-blest, And learn to know Him rightly; Such knowledge can alone bring rest, And make thy soul burn brightly With the pure flame of holy love, Which cheers thy course to heaven; For God will show thee things above, Which here 'tis only given To hear of, and see darkly. 6 But woe to the ungodly race In willful blindness living, Rejecting God and His dear grace, Their heart to creatures giving. On them, alas! the hellish gates Ere long will close forever; For him whom God rejects and hates God will reject and sever From His eternal kingdom. 7 O Prince of might! Thy mercy show, Thou God of earth and heaven; To every sinner here below Thy saving grace be given! Bring back Thy sheep that go astray, And blinded eyes enlighten, And turn Thou everything away That wickedly might frighten Thine own, whose faith is feeble. 8 Grant this, that we, Thy people, may All reach the heavenly portals, And in Thy kingdom sing for aye 'Mid all the blest immortals: That Thou, O Lord, art King alone, Above all gods whatever, The Father, Son, and Spirit, One, Thy people's Shield and Savior, One Essence, but three Persons! Topics: Trinity

This is the day the Lord hath made

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 589 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is the day the Lord hath made; He calls the hours His own; Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 Today He rose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell; Today the saints His triumphs spread And all His wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to th'anointed King, To David's holy Son: Help us, O Lord; descend and bring Salvation from Thy throne. 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men With messages of grace; Who comes in God His Father's name, To save our sinful race. 5 Hosanna in the highest strains The Church on earth can raise! The highest heavens, in which He reigns, Shall give Him nobler praise. Topics: The Lord's Day

Thou who art Three in unity

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou who art Three in unity, True God from all eternity, The sun is fading from our sight, Shine Thou on us with heavenly light. 2 We praise Thee with the dawning day, To Thee at eve we also pray; With our poor song we worship Thee Now, ever, and eternally. 3 Let God the Father be adored, And God the Son, the only Lord, And God the Holy Spirit be Adored throughout eternity! Topics: Trinity

Jesus, brightness of the Father

Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, brightness of the Father, Life and strength of all who live! In the presence of the angels Glory to Thy name we give: And Thy wondrous praise rehearse, Singing in harmonious verse. 2 Blessed Lord, by their protection Shelter us from harm this day: Keep us pure in flesh and spirit; Save us from the Foe, we pray: And vouchsafe us by Thy grace In Thy paradise a place. 3 Glory to th'almighty Father, Sing we with the heavenly host; Glory to the great Redeemer, Glory to the Holy Ghost; Three in One, and One in Three, Throughout all eternity! Topics: St. Michael and All Angels

Lord God, we all to Thee give praise

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord God, we all to Thee give praise, Thank-offerings meet to Thee we raise, That Thou didst angel hosts create, Around Thy glorious throne to wait. 2 They glow with light and heavenly grace, And constantly behold Thy face; Obedience to Thy voice they yield, And are with godly wisdom filled. 3 They never rest nor sleep, as we; Their whole delight is but to be Forever near Thee, gracious Lord, Thy little flock to watch and guard. 4 The foul old Dragon and dread Foe With envy, hate, and wrath doth glow; It always is his aim and pride Thy Christian people to divide. 5 As he has blighted earth of old, He keeps e'en now his deathly hold, Chafes madly to annihilate All virtue, honor, Church, and State. 6 Therefore, no halt nor rest he knows; A roaring lion round he goes, Or lies in wait with baneful snare To drive the Christians to despair. 7 But watchful is the angel-band, That follows Christ on every hand, And guards Thy holy Christendom From harm that might from Satan come. 8 From Daniel's case this may be seen, When he sat in the lions' den, And likewise angels rescued Lot, That the ungodly harmed him not. 9 When the three were Hebrews were at last Into the fiery furnace cast, No power had fiercest flames to harm Against the rescuing angel's arm. 10 And thus our God, still at this day, From harm and many an evil way Keeps us by His dear angel-guard, Placed o'er us as our watch and ward. 11 For this, now and eternally, Our praise shall rise, O God, to Thee, Whom all the angel-hosts adore With joy now and forevermore. 12 We also pray Thee to defend By them unto the latter end Thy fold, that little flock, O Lord, That holds in honor Thy blessed Word. Topics: St. Michael and All Angels

Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright

Appears in 69 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, Filled with celestial resplendence and light, These that, where night never followeth day, Raise the "Thrice holy, Lord!" ever and aye! 2 These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own, Lord God of Sabaoth! nearest Thy throne. These are Thy messengers; these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones, man to defend. 3 When by Thy word earth was first poised in space, When the far planets first sped on their race, When was completed the six days' employ, Then "all the sons of God shouted for joy." 4 Still let them succor us; still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts! battling for right; Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. Topics: St. Michael and All Angels

Had God not come, may Israel say

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; For we are but a handful small Held in contempt and scorn by all, All men rise up against 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 Blest be the Lord, who from the pit Snatched us, when it was gaping; Our souls, like birds that break the net, To the blue skies escaping; The snare is broken--we are free! Our help is ever, Lord, in Thee, The God of earth and heaven. Topics: Reformation

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

Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, keep us in Thy Word and work, Restrain the murderous Pope and Turk, Who fain would tear from off Thy throne Christ Jesus, Thy beloved Son. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy power make known, For Thou art Lord of lords alone; Shield Thy poor Christendom, that we May evermore sing praise to Thee. 3 Thou Comforter of priceless worth, Give one mind to Thy flock on earth, Stand by us in our final strife, And lead us out of death to life. 4 Destroy their counsels, Lord our God, And smite them with an iron rod, And let them fall into the snare Which for Thy Christians they prepare. 5 So that at last they may perceive That, Lord our God, Thou still dost live, And dost deliver mightily All those who put their trust in Thee. Topics: Reformation

Behold the sure Foundation-stone

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold the sure Foundation-stone Which God in Zion lays, To build our heavenly hopes upon, And His eternal praise. 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear, And saints adore the name; They trust their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame. 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Reject it with disdain; Yet on this Rock the Church shall rest And envy rage in vain. 4 What though the gates of hell withstood, Yet must this building rise: ’Tis Thine own work, Almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes. Topics: Church

Thy presence, gracious God, afford

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 174 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thy presence, gracious God, afford, Prepare us to receive Thy Word; Now let Thy voice engage our ear, And faith be mixed with what we hear. 2 Distracting thoughts and cares remove, And fix our hearts and hopes above; With food divine may we be fed, And satisfied with living bread. 3 To us the sacred Word apply With sovereign power and energy; And may we, in Thy faith and fear, Reduce to practice what we hear. 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. Topics: The Beginning of Worship

Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation

Meter: 8.7.6.1 Appears in 289 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, Thou art the sure foundation, Thou the head and corner-stone; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Thou Thy Zion's help forever, And her Confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, today! With Thy wonted loving-kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray; And Thy fullest benediction Shed within these walls alway. 3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, What they gain from Thee forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; One in might, and one in glory, While eternal ages run. Topics: Church

Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own

Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, Thou the Champion of the band who own Thy cross, O make Thy succor quickly known! The schemes of those who long our blood have sought Bring Thou to naught. 2 Do Thou Thyself for us Thy children fight, Withstand the Devil, quell his rage and might, Whate'er assails Thy members left below, Do Thou o'erthrow. 3 And give us Thy peace: peace in the Church and school, Peace to the powers who o'er our country rule, Peace to the conscience, peace within the heart Do Thou impart. 4 So shall Thy goodness here be still adored, Thou Guardian of Thy little flock, dear Lord; And heaven and earth through all eternity Shall worship Thee. Topics: Reformation

Father of mercies, in Thy Word

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 755 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, in Thy Word What endless glory shines! Forever be Thy Name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3 O may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light! 4 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord! Be Thou forever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred Word, And view my Savior there. Topics: The Word and the Church Glory of the Word

Fear not, O little flock, the Foe

Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 106 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Fear not, 0 little flock, the Foe Who madly seeks your overthrow; Dread not his rage and power: What though your courage sometimes faints, His seeming triumph o'er God's saints Lasts but a little hour. 2 Be of good cheer; your cause belongs To Him who can avenge your wrongs; Leave it to Him, our Lord, Though hidden yet from mortal eyes, His Gideon shall for you arise, Uphold you and His Word. 3 As true as God's own Word is true, Not earth nor hell with all their crew Against us shall prevail. A jest and byword are they grown; God is with us; we are His own; Our victory cannot fail. 4 Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer! Great Captain, now Thine arm make bare, Fight for us once again! So shall Thy saints and martyrs raise A mighty chorus to Thy praise, World without end: Amen! Topics: Reformation

From Greenland's icy mountains

Meter: 7.6.8.1 Appears in 1,680 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile; In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strown; The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high,-- Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! O salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till earth's remotest nation Has learned Messiah's name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole; Till o'er our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. Topics: Church

Glorious things of Thee are spoken

Meter: 8.7.8.1 Appears in 1,292 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of Thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He, whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for His own abode: On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation’s walls surrounded, Thou may’st smile at all thy foes. 2 See, the streams of living waters Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove. Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst t’assuage? Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. 3 Savior, since of Zion’s city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name. Fading is the worldling’s pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion’s children know. Topics: Church

Great is the Lord our God

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 301 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord our God, And let His praise be great; He makes the Church His own abode, His most delightful seat. 2 In Zion God is known, A refuge in distress; How bright has His salvation shone Through all her palaces. 3 Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold, Where His own sheep have been. 4 In every new distress We’ll to His house repair; We'll think upon His wondrous grace, And seek deliverance there. Topics: Church

Here, in Thy name, eternal God

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 106 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Here, in Thy name, eternal God, We build this earthly house for Thee; O choose it for Thy fixed abode, And keep it from all error free. 2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face, And dying sinners pray to live, Hear Thou in heaven, Thy dwelling-place, And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive. 3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim The blessed Gospel of Thy Son, Still by the power of His great name Be mighty signs and wonders done. 4 When children's voices raise the song, Hosanna to the heavenly King! Let heaven, with earth, the strain prolong, Hosanna! let the angels sing. 5 Thy glory never hence depart; Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone: Thy kingdom come to every heart, In every bosom fix Thy throne. Topics: Church

How beauteous are their feet

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 711 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How beauteous are at their feet, Who stand on Zion's hill; Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal! 2 How charming is their voice; How sweet their tidings are! "Zion, behold thy Savior-King; He reigns and triumphs here." 3 How happy are our ears That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for, And sought, but never found. 4 How blessed are our eyes That see this heavenly light; Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare His arm Through all the earth abroad: Let all the nations now behold Their Savior and their God. Topics: Church

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