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Let Us Break Bread Together

Hymnal: HPP2007 #524 (2007) Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees; Let us break bread together on our knees. Refrain: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; Let us drink wine together on our knees. [Refrain] 3 Let us praise God together on our knees; Let us praise God together on our knees. [Refrain] Topics: Adoration and Praise; Church; Ecumenism / Interfaith; Forgiveness; Lord's Supper; Love; Mercy; Reconciliation; Worship Scripture: Acts 2:42 Languages: English Tune Title: LET US BREAK BREAD

Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin, 1827-1912; Michael Robert Newbolt Hymnal: HPP2007 #537 (2007) Meter: 10.10 with refrain First Line: Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sign Refrain First Line: Lift hight the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore His sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine. [Refrain] 2 Each newborn servant of the Crucified Bears on the brow the seal of Him who died. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, As Thou hast promised, draw the world to Thee. [Refrain] 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: Adoration and Praise; Church; Cross; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Evangelism; Gospel Call and Response; Mission; Redemption Scripture: John 12:32 Languages: English Tune Title: CRUCIFER

When, in Our Music, God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: HPP2007 #295 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Lyrics: 1 When in our music, God is glorified And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried: Alleluia! 2 How often, making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound, As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! 3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song, In faith and love, through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in ev'ry tongue: Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the Light? Then let us sing, for whom He won the fight: Alleluia! 5 Let ev'ry instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always: Alleluia! Topics: Adoration and Praise; Commissioning; Creation; Witness Scripture: Mark 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGLEBERG

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Hymnal: HPP2007 #500 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias 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 blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may Your soldiers, faithful, true and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest: Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Church; Communion of Saints; Courage; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Faithfulness; Funeral; Heaven; Memorial Occasions; Providence; Rest; Salvation; Second Coming; Strength; Witness Scripture: Revelation 14:13 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

Jesus Loves Even Me

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Hymnal: HPP2007 #464 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain First Line: I am so glad that our Father in heav'n Refrain First Line: I am so glad that Jesus loves me Lyrics: 1 I am so glad that our Father in heav'n Tells of His love in the Book He has giv'n; Wonderful things in the Bible I see - This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me. Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me; I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me. 2 Though I forget Him and wander away, Still He doth love me wherever I stray; Back to His dear loving arms would I flee When I remember that Jesus loves me. [Refrain] 3 O if there's only one song I can sing When in His beauty I see the great King, This shall my song in eternity be: "O what a wonder, that Jesus loves me!" [Refrain] Topics: Assurance; Children; Commandments / Law; Witness; Word of God Scripture: Ephesians 5:25 Languages: English Tune Title: GLADNESS

Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina von Schlegel, 1697-?; Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897 Hymnal: HPP2007 #389 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 First Line: Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side! Lyrics: 1 Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side! Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In ev'ry change He faithful will remain. Be still my soul: thy best, thy heav'nly Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still my soul: thy God doth undertake To guide the future as He has the past; Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake: All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below. 3 Be still my soul: the hour is hast'ning on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still my soul: when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Topics: Assurance; Eternal Life; Funeral; Grace; Hope; Joy; Patience; Peace; Providence; Provision and Deliverance Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA

We Would Be Building

Author: Purd Eugene Deitz, 1897-1987 Hymnal: HPP2007 #482 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 First Line: We would be building: temples still undone Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Church; Evangelism; Patience; Service Scripture: Matthew 7:24 Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA

How Like a Gentle Spirit

Author: C. Eric Lincoln, 1924-2000 Hymnal: HPP2007 #43 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: How like a gentle spirit deep within Topics: Fathers; God the Father; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Love; Mercy; Mothers; Unity Scripture: John 16:15 Languages: English Tune Title: SURSUM CORDA

Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Hymnal: HPP2007 #228 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move; Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, And make me love Thee as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, No sudden rending of the veil of clay, No angel visitant, no op'ning skies, But take the dimness of my soul away. 3 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh; Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear: To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 4 Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love, One holy passion filling all my frame; The baptism of the heav'n-descended Dove. My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame. Amen. Topics: Consecration; Encopragement; Faithfulness; Gospel Call and Response; Holy Spirit; Obedience; Patience; Prayer / Petition; Presence of God; Temptation; Worship Scripture: Galatians 5:25 Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE

God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts, 184-1907 Hymnal: HPP2007 #298 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, Our grateful songs before Thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; In this free land by Thee our lot is cast; Be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay, Thy word our law, Thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, Be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense; Thy true religion in our hearts increase; Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way; Lead us from night to never-ending day; Fill all our lives with love and grace divine, And glory, laud, and praise be ever Thine. Amen. Topics: Church; Fathers; Guidance; Heritage; Memorial Occasions; Nation; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage Scripture: Psalm 22:4 Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

Search Me, O God

Author: James Edwin Orr, 1912- Hymnal: HPP2007 #415 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Search me, O God, and know my heart today Lyrics: 1 Search me, O God, and know my heart today; Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray: See if there be some wicked way in me: Cleanse me from ev'ry sin and set me free. 2 I praise Thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sin: Fulfill Thy Word, and make me pure within; Fill me with fire, where once I burned with shame: Grant my desire to magnify Thy name. 3 Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine; Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine; Take all my will, my passion, self and pride; I now surrender: Lord, in me abide. 4 O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee: Send a revival start the work in me; Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply our need; For blessing now, O Lord, I humbly plead. Topics: Lent; Obedience; Prayer / Petition; Sin Scripture: Psalm 139:23 Languages: English Tune Title: MAORI MELODY

Lead Us, O Father

Author: William H. Burleigh, 1812-1871 Hymnal: HPP2007 #422 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Lead Us, O Father, in the paths of peace Lyrics: 1 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of peace; Without Thy guiding hand we go astray, And doubts appall, and sorrows still increase; Lead us through Christ, the true and living Way. 2 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of truth; Unhelped by Thee, in error's maze we grope, While passion stains and folly dims our youth, And age comes on, uncheered by faith and hope. 3 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of right; Blindly we stumble when we walk alone, Involved in shadows of a mortal night; Only with Thee we journey safely on. 4 Lead us, O Father, to Thy heav'nly rest, However rough and steep the pathway be, Through joy or sorrow, as Thou deemest best, Until our lives are perfected in Thee. Amen. Topics: Assurance; Guidance; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage Scripture: Proverbs 3:6 Languages: English Tune Title: LANGRAN

Abide with Me

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Hymnal: HPP2007 #467 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Abide with me; fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence ev'ry passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, your victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 5 Hold thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen. Topics: Assurance; Consolation; Eternal Life; Funeral; Guidance; Lent; Prayer / Petition; Presence of God Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: HPP2007 #521 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face; Here would I touch and handle things unseen; Here grasp with firmer hand the eternal grace, And all my weariness upon Thee lean. 2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God, Here drink with Thee, the royal wine of heav'n; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiv'n. 3 This is the hour of banquet and of song; This is the heav'nly table spread for me; Here let me feast, and, feasting still prolong The brief, bright hour of fellowship with Thee. 4 Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear; The feast, though not the love is past and gone; The bread and wine remove, but Thou art here, Nearer than ever, still my shield and sun. 5 I have no help but Thine, nor do I need Another arm save Thine to lean upon. It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed; My strength is in Thy might, Thy might alone. Amen. Topics: Church; Lord's Supper Scripture: Psalm 27:8 Languages: English Tune Title: LANGRAN

Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name

Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: HPP2007 #575 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise Lyrics: 1 Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; We stand to bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way; With Thee began, with Thee shall end the day: Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon Thy name. 3 Grant us Thy peace, Lord, through the coming night; Turn Thou for us its darkness into light; From harm and danger keep Thy children free, For dark and light are both alike to Thee. 4 Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life, Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife; Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace. Topics: Blessing; Close of Worship / Sending Forth; Prayer / Petition; Service Music Scripture: Psalm 29:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLERS

This ls Our Church

Author: Nancy McNulty Hymnal: HPP2007 #490 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.11 First Line: This is our church, we study without cease Topics: Church; Fellowship; Unity Scripture: Psalm 26:8 Languages: English Tune Title: SINE NOMINE

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Hymnal: HPP2007 #322 (2007) Meter: 10.10.10.8 Topics: Conversion; Discipleship; Faithfulness; Gospel Call and Response; Obedience; Repentance Scripture: John 12:26 Languages: English Tune Title: ASSAM

O Worship the King, All Glorious Above

Author: Robert Grant, 1779-1838 Hymnal: HPP2007 #38 (2007) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing His pow'r and His love; Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. 2 O tell of His might, O sing of His grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space; His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, And dark is His path on the wings of the storm. 3 The earth with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, Thy pow'r hath founded of old, Hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree, And round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea. 4 Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain. 5 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail: Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend! Amen. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Encopragement; God the Father; Kingdom Scripture: Psalm 104:1 Languages: English Tune Title: LYONS

Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: HPP2007 #75 (2007) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name. The name, all-victorious, of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, He rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save, And still He is nigh, His presence we have; The great congregation His triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. 3 Salvation to God who sits on the throne! Let all cry aloud and honor the Son; The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. 4 Then let us adore and give Him His right, All glory and pow'r, all wisdom and might, All honor and blessing with angels above, And thanks never ceasing and infinite love. Amen. Topics: Ascension; Jesus Christ; Kingdom; Salvation Scripture: Revelation 7:10 Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER

In Christ We Are One Body

Author: Jack Brown Hymnal: HPP2007 #491 (2007) Meter: 10.10.11.11 First Line: God's mercy invites our grateful reply Topics: Church; Diversity; Fellowship; Stewardship; Unity; Service Scripture: Romans 12:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: LYONS

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931; Eleanor H. Hull, 1860-1935 Hymnal: HPP2007 #353 (2007) Meter: 10.10.9.10 First Line: Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art - Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. 2 Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord: Thou my great Father, I Thy true son, Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. 3 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art. 4 High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'n's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Amen. Topics: Consecration; Guidance; Presence of God; Worship Scripture: Philippians 3:7 Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE

Lord of All Hopefulness

Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953 Hymnal: HPP2007 #265 (2007) Meter: 10.11.11.12 First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Topics: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Blessing; Comfort; Commissioning; Confidence; Courage; Creation; Faithfulness; Hope; Peace; Presence of God; Providence; Time Scripture: Psalm 71:5 Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE

Jesus Bids Us Shine

Author: Susan Warner, 1819-1885 Hymnal: HPP2007 #461 (2007) Meter: 10.11.9.10 First Line: Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light Lyrics: 1 Jesus bids us shine, with a clear, pure light, Like a little candle burning in the night; In this world of darkness we must shine, You in your small corner, and I in mine. 2 Jesus bids us shine, first of all for Him; Well He sees and knows it if our light is dim; He looks down from heaven, sees us shine, You in your small corner, and I in mine. 3 Jesus bids us shine, then, for all around Many kinds of darkness in this world abound - Sin, and want, and sorrow: we must shine, You in your small corner, and I in mine. 4 Jesus bids us shine, as we work for Him, Bringing those that wander from the paths of sin; He will ever help us, if we shine, You in your small corner, and I in mine. Topics: Evangelism; Light; Tramsfiguration; Witness Scripture: Luke 11:33 Languages: English Tune Title: BIDS US SHINE

Lead, Kindly Light

Author: John H. Newman, 1801-1890 Hymnal: HPP2007 #424 (2007) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on; The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene: one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path, but now Lead Thou me on. I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. 3 So long Thy pow'r hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Amen. Topics: Consecration; Funeral; Guidance; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage; Tramsfiguration Scripture: Psalm 37:23 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX BENIGNA

Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom

Author: John H. Newman, 1801-1890 Hymnal: HPP2007 #425 (2007) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on; The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene: one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path, but now Lead Thou me on. I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. 3 So long Thy pow'r hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Amen. Topics: Consecration; Funeral; Guidance; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage; Tramsfiguration Scripture: Psalm 37:23 Languages: English Tune Title: SANDON

Ain't-a That Good News

Hymnal: HPP2007 #468 (2007) Meter: 10.5.10.5.16.10.5 Lyrics: 1 I got a crown up in-a that kingdom, Ain't-a that good news! I got a crown up in-a that kingdom, Ain't-a that good news! I'm-a gonna lay down this world, gonna to shoulder up-a my cross, Gonna to take it home-a to my Jesus, Ain't-a that good news! 2 I got a robe up in-a that kingdom, Ain't-a that good news! I got a robe up in-a that kingdom, Ain't-a that good news! I'm-a gonna lay down this world, gonna to shoulder up-a my cross, Gonna to take it home-a to my Jesus, Ain't-a that good news! 3 I got a Savior in-a that kingdom, Ain't-a that good news! I got a Savior in-a that kingdom, Ain't-a that good news! I'm-a gonna lay down this world, gonna to shoulder up-a my cross, Gonna to take it home-a to my Jesus, Ain't-a that good news! Topics: Eternal Life; Funeral; Salvation Scripture: Proverbs 25:25 Languages: English Tune Title: GOOD NEWS

Praise Him, Praise Him

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: HPP2007 #6 (2007) Meter: 10.6.10.6 First Line: Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children Lyrics: 1 Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love; Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love. 2 Love Him, love Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love; Love Him, love Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love. 3 Thank Him, thank Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love, Thank Him, thank Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love. 4 Serve Him, serve Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love, Serve Him, serve Him, all ye little children, God is love, God is love. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Children; God the Father Scripture: Revelation 5:9 Languages: English Tune Title: BONNER

I Am Thine, O Lord

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: HPP2007 #343 (2007) Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain First Line: I Am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer Lyrics: 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith, And be closer drawn to Thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died; Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By the pow’r of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, And my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain] 3 O, the pure delight of a single hour That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain] 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know Till I cross the narrow sea; There are heights of joy that I may not reach Till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain] Topics: Consecration; Faithfulness; Service Scripture: Hebrews 10:22 Languages: English Tune Title: I AM THINE

Come, Holy Spirit

Author: John W. Peterson, 1921- Hymnal: HPP2007 #232 (2007) Meter: 10.8.10.8 D with refrain First Line: The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost Topics: Encopragement; Holy Spirit; Reformation Day Scripture: Acts 2:17 Languages: English Tune Title: COME, HOLY SPIRIT

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Hymnal: HPP2007 #470 (2007) Meter: 10.8.10.8 with refrain First Line: I looked over Jordan, and what did I see Lyrics: Refrain: Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home; swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home. 1 I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, Coming for to carry me home? A band of angels coming after me, Coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] 2 If you get there before I do, Coming for to carry me home; Tell all my friends I’m coming too, Coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] 3 I’m sometimes up, I'm sometimes down, Coming for to carry me home: But still my soul feels heavenly bound, Coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] 4 The brightest day that I can say, Coming for to carry me home; When Jesus washed my sins away, Coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life; Funeral; Salvation Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11 Languages: English Tune Title: SWING LOW

There ls Power in the Blood

Author: Lewis E. Jones, 1865-1936 Hymnal: HPP2007 #327 (2007) Meter: 10.9.10.8 with refrain First Line: Would you be free from your burden of sin? Refrain First Line: There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r Lyrics: 1 Would you be free from the burden of sin? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Would you o'er evil a victory win? There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. Refrain: There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r In the blood of the Lamb; There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r In the precious blood of the Lamb. 2 Would you be free from your passion and pride? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide - There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Refrain] 3 Would you be whiter, yes brighter than snow? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Sin-stains are lost in its life giving flow - There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Refrain] 4 Would you do service for Jesus, your King? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Would you live daily His praises to sing? There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Refrain] Topics: Lent; Redemption; Salvation Scripture: Revelation 12:11 Languages: English Tune Title: POWER IN THE BLOOD

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Hymnal: HPP2007 #377 (2007) Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Lyrics: 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. 2 O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] 3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms; I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] Topics: Assurance; Comfort; Peace; Encouragement Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Languages: English Tune Title: SHOWALTER

Now the Green Blade Riseth

Author: John M. C. Crum, 1872-1958 Hymnal: HPP2007 #210 (2007) Meter: 11.10.10.11 First Line: Now the green blade riseth, from the buried grain Lyrics: 1 Now the green blade riseth, from the buried grain, Wheat that in dark earth many days has lain; Love lives again, that with the dead has been: Love is come again like wheat that springeth green. 2 In the grave they laid Him, Love who had been slain, Thinking that He never would awake again, Laid in the earth like grain that sleeps unseen: Love is come again like wheat that springeth green. 3 Forth He came at Easter, like the risen grain, Jesus who for three days in the grave had lain; Quick from the dead the risen One is seen: Love is come again like wheat that springeth green. 4 When our hearts are wintry, grieving, or in pain, Jesus' touch can call us back to life again, Fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been: Love is come again like wheat that springeth green. Topics: Assurance; Confidence; Easter; Healing; Hope; Jesus Christ; Love; Promise; Resurrection; Suffering Scripture: John 12:24 Languages: English Tune Title: FRENCH CAROL

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989 Hymnal: HPP2007 #27 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee Topics: Adoration and Praise; Creation; Eternal Life; God the Father; Joy; Love; Redemption; Second Coming; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 148:1 Languages: English Tune Title: HOW GREAT THOU ART

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Hymnal: HPP2007 #47 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not, As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness, To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Topics: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Faithfulness; God the Father; Love; Marriage / Wedding; Mercy; Providence; Seasons Languages: English Tune Title: FAITHFULNESS

God of All Love

Author: Janet Wootton, 1952- Hymnal: HPP2007 #492 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: God of all love, You call Your many peoples Refrain First Line: So let us join our voices and our hearts Lyrics: 1 God of all love, You call Your many peoples To be a sign to all the human race, To show Your care, Your justice and compassion And live Your love in ev'ry time and place. Refrain: So let us join our voice and our hearts To let the world hear heaven's song. Yes, let us join our voices and our hearts To let the world hear God's great song. 2 We find our homes in local congregations Drawn where Your Spirit's steady love light burns. There day by day, we seek Your will in service Holding in common values and concerns. [Refrain] 3 As we reach out to grasp the hands of others, We take delight in rich diversity, To see You form this many-memberered body, One in Your love, for all the world to see. [Refrain] 4 We ask for healing for our false divisions And Your forgiveness when we get things wrong, Then we shall praise Your name in all our living, Then we shall teach the world to sing Your song! [Refrain] Topics: Church; Compassion; Fellowship; Gospel Call and Response; Justice; Love; Unity Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Languages: English Tune Title: STAR IN THE EAST

Rescue the Perishing

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: HPP2007 #538 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying Lyrics: 1 Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2 Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting, Waiting the penitent child to receive; Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; He will forgive if they only believe. [Refrain] 3 Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, Feelings lie buried that grace can restore; Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, Chords that were broken will vibrate once more. [Refrain] 4 Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; Back to the narrow way patiently win them; Tell the poor wand'rer a Savior has died. [Refrain] Topics: Church; Evangelism; Mission; Salvation Scripture: Jude 22-23 Languages: English Tune Title: RESCUE

I Would Be True

Author: Howard A. Walter, 1883-1918 Hymnal: HPP2007 #364 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.10.10 First Line: I would be true, for there are those who trust me Lyrics: 1 I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare, I would be brave, for there is much to dare. 2 I would be friend of all, the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift, I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift. Amen. Topics: Children; Commitment; Consecration; Obedience Scripture: Psalm 119:30 Languages: English Tune Title: PEEK

Lord of the Church, We Pray for Our Renewing

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Hymnal: HPP2007 #547 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Lord of the church, we pray for our renewing: Christ over all, our undivided aim. Fire of the Spirit, burn for our enduing, Wind of the Spirit, fan the living flame! We turn to Christ amid our fear and failing, The will that lacks the courage to be free, The weary labors, all but unavailing, To bring us nearer what a church should be. 2 Lord of the church, we seek a Father's blessing, A true repentance and a faith restored, A swift obedience and a new possessing, Filled with the Holy Spirit of the Lord! We turn to Christ from all our restless striving, Unnumbered voices with a single prayer: The living water for our souls' reviving, In Christ to live, and love and serve and care. 3 Lord of the church, we long for our uniting, True to one calling, by one vision stirred; One cross proclaiming and one creed reciting, One in the truth of Jesus and His word! So lead us on; till toil and trouble ended, One church triumphant one new song shall sing, To praise His glory, risen and ascended, Christ over all, the everlasting King! Topics: Church; Prayer / Petition; Renewal / Revival; Unity Scripture: Ephesians 1:22 Languages: English Tune Title: LONDONDERRY AIR

Still, Still with Thee

Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896 Hymnal: HPP2007 #266 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh Lyrics: 1 Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh, When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee; Fairer than morning, lovelier than daylight, Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am with Thee. 2 Alone with Thee, amid the mystic shadows, The solemn hush of nature newly born; Alone with Thee in breathless adoration, In the calm dew and freshness of the morn. 3 Still, still with Thee! As to each newborn morning A fresh and solemn splendor still is giv'n, So does this blessed consciousness, awaking, Breathe each day nearness unto Thee and heav'n. 4 So shall it be at last, in that bright morning, When the soul waketh and life's shadows flee; O in that hour, fairer than daylight dawning, Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with Thee. Amen. Topics: Consolation; Creation; Eternal Life; Presence of God Scripture: Psalm 139:18 Languages: English Tune Title: CONSOLATION

O Perfect Love

Author: Dorothy F. Gurney, 1858-1932 Hymnal: HPP2007 #290 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: O perfect Love, all human thought transcending Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne, That theirs may be the love which knows no ending, Whom Thou for evermore dost join in one. 2 O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance Of tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance, With child-like trust that fears no pain nor death. 3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, And to life's day the glorious, unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life. Amen. Topics: Family and Relationships; Love; Marriage / Wedding Scripture: Titus 2:4 Languages: English Tune Title: O PERFECT LOVE

God the Omnipotent

Author: Henry F. Chorley, 1808-1872; John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Hymnal: HPP2007 #42 (2007) Meter: 11.10.11.9 First Line: God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest Lyrics: 1 God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest Thunder Thy clarion, lightning Thy sword; Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest: Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 2 God the All-merciful! earth hath forsaken Thy ways all holy, and slighted Thy word; Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken: Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 3 God the all-righteous One! man that defied Thee; Yet to eternity standeth Thy word; Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee: Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 4 God the All-provident! earth by Thy chast'ning, Yet shall to freedom and truth be restored; Through the thick darkness Thy kingdom is hast'ning: Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, O Lord. Amen. Topics: Confession; God the Father; Justice; Peace Scripture: Zechariah 9:10 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIAN HYMN

Revive Us Again

Author: William P. Mackay, 1839-1885 Hymnal: HPP2007 #546 (2007) Meter: 11.11 with refrain First Line: We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Lyrics: 1 We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love - For Jesus, who died and is now gone above. Refrain: Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Hallelujah! Amen! Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Revive us again. 2 We praise Thee, O God, for Thy Spirit of Light, Who has shown us our Savior and scattered our night. [Refrain] 3 All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain, Who has borne all our sins and has cleansed ev'ry stain. [Refrain] 4 Revive us again; fill each heart with Thy love. May each soul be rekindled with fire from above. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Church; Obedience; Redemption; Renewal / Revival; Salvation Scripture: Psalm 85:6 Languages: English Tune Title: REVIVE US AGAIN

To God Be the Glory

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: HPP2007 #41 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain First Line: To God be the glory, great things He hath done! Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory, great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life, an atonement for sin, And opened the life-gate that all may go in. Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father through Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He hath done! 2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood! To ev'ry believer, the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [Refrain] 3 Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer and higher and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain] Topics: Adoration and Praise; Eternal Life; God the Father; Redemption; Salvation; Second Coming Scripture: Psalm 126:3 Languages: English Tune Title: TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Count Your Blessings

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922 Hymnal: HPP2007 #281 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain First Line: When upon life's billows you are tempest-tosssed Refrain First Line: Count your blessings, name them one by one Lyrics: 1 When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done. Refrain: Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Count your blessings, Name them one by one; Count your many blessings, see what God hath done. 2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by. [Refrain] 3 When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold; Count your many blessings, money cannot buy Your reward in heaven nor your home on high. [Refrain] 4 So, amid the conflict, whether great or small, Do not be discouraged, God is over all; Count your many blessings, angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey's end. [Refrain] Topics: Blessing; Encopragement; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Languages: English Tune Title: BLESSINGS

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 Hymnal: HPP2007 #37 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all, life Thou givest to both great and small; In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish, but naught changest Thee. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render; O help us to see 'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee. Amen. Topics: Adoration and Praise; God the Father; Providence Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherstone, 1846-1873 Hymnal: HPP2007 #65 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee, all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 2 I love Thee, because Thou hast first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 3 I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath; And say, when the death dew lies cold on my brow; "If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now." 4 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; "If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now." Topics: Adoration and Praise; Funeral; Jesus Christ Scripture: Psalm 116:1 Languages: English Tune Title: GORDON

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous; John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 Hymnal: HPP2007 #131 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for His bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love You, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask You to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Your tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with You there. Topics: Christmas; Jesus Christ Scripture: Luke 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous; John T. McFarland, 1851-1913 Hymnal: HPP2007 #132 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for His bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love You, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask You to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Your tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with You there. Topics: Christmas; Jesus Christ Scripture: Luke 2:7 Languages: English Tune Title: AWAY IN A MANGER

Jesus' Hands Were Kind Hands

Author: Margaret Cropper, 1886-1980 Hymnal: HPP2007 #157 (2007) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: Jesus' hands were kind hands, doing good to all Topics: Jesus Christ; Service Scripture: Mark 10:16 Languages: English Tune Title: AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE

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