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Let the lower lights be burning!

Author: P. P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Appears in 543 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:18 First Line: Brightly beams our Father's mercy Topics: Activity; Sin; Living the Saintly Life Activity and Service Used With Tune: LOWER LIGHTS

Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace

Author: Olive w. Spannuas, b. 1916 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 Topics: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B; 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C; Church; Comfort; Courage; Discipleship; Easter 5 Year C; Forgiveness; Justice; Love; Love for Others; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Ministry; Nation; Peace; Providence; Reconciliation; Repentance; Social Concern; Solidarity; Trust; World Used With Tune: BEATUS VIR

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 150 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:5 First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Lord Jesus, think on me

Author: Synesius of Cyrene, c. 365-c. 414; A. W. Chatfield, 1808-1896 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 129 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me, and purge away my sin; from earthborn passions set me free, and make me pure within. 2 Lord Jesus, think on me with many a care opprest; let me thy loving servant be, and taste thy promised rest. 3 Lord Jesus, think on me, nor let me go astray; through darkness and perplexity point thou the heavenly way. 4 Lord Jesus, think on me, that, when the flood is past, I may eternal brightness see, and share thy joy at last. Topics: Lent Used With Tune: ST PAUL'S

Love to our enemies from the example of Christ

Appears in 29 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:44 First Line: Aloud we sing the wond'rous grace Lyrics: 1 Aloud we sing the wond'rous grace, Christ to his murderers bare; which made the tottering cross its throne, And hung its trophies there. 2 "Father forgive," his mercy cry'd, With his expiring breath, And drew eternal blessings down On those who wrought his deat. 3 Jesus, this wond'rous love we sing, And whilst we sing admire; Breathe on our souls and kindle there, The same celestial fire. 4 Sway'd by thy dear example, Lord, For enemies we'll pray; with love their hatred we'll reward With blessings we'll repay. Topics: Christ Our example; Love to enemies; Christ Our example; Love to enemies

Lead Me, Lord

Author: John D. Becker, b. 1953 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 First Line: Blessed are the poor in spirit, longing for their Lord Refrain First Line: Lead me, Lord, lead me Lord, by the light of truth Topics: Discipleship; Eternal Life/Heaven; Journey; Kingdom/Reign of God; Retreats; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Rites of the Church Confirmation; Rites of the Church Holy Orders; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; Rites of the Church Penance (Reconciliation); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rite of Entrance into the Order of Catechumens; The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Used With Tune: [Blessed are the poor in spirit, longing for their Lord]

Let Your Light Shine

Author: B. E. W. Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:16 First Line: Let your light so shine that the world may see Refrain First Line: Let your light shine, let your light shine Used With Tune: [Let your light so shine that the world may see]

Let thy grace, Lord, make me lowly

Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:5 Used With Tune: [Let thy grace, Lord, make me lowly]

Let There Be Peace on Earth

Author: Sy Miller, 1908-1941; Jill Jackson, 1913-1995 Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Topics: Commitment; Ecumenism / Interfaith; Family and Relationships; Giving; Heaven; Journey; Justice; Peace; Promise; Reconciliation; Sharing; Social Concern; World Used With Tune: [Let there be peace on earth]

Lord, make us servants of your peace

Author: James Quinn (b. 1919) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48 Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Compassion; Love for others; Peace Used With Tune: O WALY WALY