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I am so glad that Jesus loves me

Author: Emily Sullivan Oakey, 1829-1853 Hymnal: TH1961 #647 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain First Line: I am so glad that our Father in heav'n 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] Amen. Topics: Christ Love and Grace of; Forgiveness of Sins; Holy Scriptures Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Languages: English Tune Title: GLADNESS

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side

Author: Katherina von Schlegel, b. 1697; Jane Borthwick Hymnal: TH1961 #579 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 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: when dearest friends depart, And all is darkened in the vale of tears, Then shalt thou better know his love, his heart, Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears. Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay From his own fullness all he takes away. 4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hast'ning on When we shall be for ever 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. Amen. Topics: Christian Life Submission; Comfort; Funerals; Heaven Reunion in ; Life Christ, the; Tribulation and Suffering; Trust in God Scripture: James 5:7 Tune Title: UNDE ET MEMORES

Now Israel may say, and that in truth

Hymnal: TH1961 #514 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Now Israel may say, and that in truth, If that the Lord had not our right maintained, If that the Lord had not with us remained, When cruel men against us rose to strive, We surely had been swallowed up alive. 2 Yea when their wrath against us fiercely rose, The swelling tide had o'er us spread its wave, The raging stream had then become our grave, The surging flood, in proudly swelling roll, Most surely then had overwhelmed our soul. 3 Blest be the Lord who made us not their prey: As from the snare a bird escapeth free, Their net us rent and so escaped are we: Our only help is in Jehovah's Name, Who made the earth and all the heav'nly frame. Amen. Topics: Adversaries; Christian Life Deliverance; The Church Covenant People Scripture: Psalm 124 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 124TH

I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art

Hymnal: TH1961 #135 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only trust and Saviour of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, Reigning omnipotent in ev'ry place: So come, O King, and our whole being sway; Shine on us with the light of thy pure day. 3 Thou art the Life, by which alone we live, And all our substance and our strength receive; O comfort us in death's approaching hour, Strong-hearted then to face it by thy pow'r. 4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast thou and no bitterness: Make us to taste the sweet grace found in thee And ever stay in thy sweet unity. 5 Our hope is in no other save in thee; Our faith is built upon thy promise free; O grant to us such stronger hope and sure That we can boldly conquer and endure. Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Kingly Office of; Christ The Life; Christ Love and Grace of; Christ Only Mediator and Redeemer; Christ Praise of; Christ Saviour; Unity of Believers Scripture: Galatians 1:4 Languages: English Tune Title: TOULON

Blessing and honor and glory and power

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: TH1961 #219 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Blessing and honor and glory and power, Wisdom and riches and strength evermore Give ye to him who our battle hath won, Whose are the Kingdom, the crown, and the throne. 2 Soundeth the heav'n of the heav'ns with his Name; Ringeth the earth with his glory and fame; Oceans and mountain, stream, forest, and flower Echo his praises and tell of his power. 3 Ever ascendeth the song and the joy; Ever descendeth the love from on high; Blessing and honor and glory and praise— This is the theme of the hymns that we raise. 4 Give we the glory and praise to the Lamb; Take we the robe and the harp and the palm; Sing we the song of the Lamb that was slain, Dying in weakness, but rising to reign. Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Kingly Office of; Christ Lamb of God; Christ Praise of Scripture: Revelation 5:12 Languages: English Tune Title: O QUANTA QUALIA

Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: TH1961 #310 (1961) 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 th'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 heaven; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. 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 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. 5 Mine is the sin, but thine the righteousness; Mine is the guilt, but thine the cleansing blood; Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace, Thy blood, thy righteousness, O Lord my God. Amen. Topics: The Church The Lord's House; Communion with Christ and God; Imputation, of Righteousness; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ or God Scripture: John 6:51 Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE

Father, again in Jesus' Name we meet

Author: Lady Lucy E. G. Whitmore Hymnal: TH1961 #311 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Father, again in Jesus' Name we meet, And bow in penitence beneath thy feet: Again to thee our feeble voices raise, To sue for mercy, and to sing thy praise. 2 O we would bless thee for thy ceaseless care, And all thy works from day to day declare: Is not our life with hourly mercies crowned? Does not thine arm encircle us around? 3 Alas, unworthy of thy boundless love, Too oft with careless feet from thee we rove; But now, encouraged by thy voice, we come, Returning sinners to a Father's home. 4 O by that Name in whom all fulness dwells, O by that love which ev'ry love excels, O by that blood so freely shed for sin, Open blest mercy's gate, and take us in. Amen. Topics: Backsliding; The Church The Opening of Worship; Protection; Repentance Scripture: Micah 7:18 Languages: English Tune Title: LONGWOOD

Saviour, again in thy dear Name we raise

Author: John Ellerton Hymnal: TH1961 #316 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Saviour, 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. Amen. Topics: The Church The Close of Worship; Peace Scripture: Psalm 29:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLERS

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: TH1961 #335 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 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 every 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, O 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, thy 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: The Church The Lord's Day Evening; Consolation; Death Anticipated; God Abiding Presence of Scripture: Luke 24:29 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENTIDE (MONK)

Not worthy, Lord! to gather up the crumbs

Author: Edward H. Bickersteth Hymnal: TH1961 #356 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Not worthy, Lord! to gather up the crumbs With trembling hand that from thy table fall, A weary, heavy-laden sinner comes To plead thy promise and obey thy call. 2 I am not worthy to be thought thy child, Nor sit the last and lowest at thy board; Too long a wand'rer and too oft beguiled, I only ask one reconciling word. 3 One word from thee, my Lord, one smile, one look, And I could face the cold, rough world again; And with that treasure in my heart could brook The wrath of devils and the scorn of men. 4 I hear thy voice; thou bidd'st me come and rest; I come, I kneel, I clasp thy pierced feet; Thou bidd'st me take my place, a welcome guest Among thy saints, and of thy banquet eat. 5 My praise can only breathe itself in prayer, My prayer can only lose itself in thee; Dwell thou for ever in my heart, and there, Lord, let me sup with thee; sup thou with me. Amen. Topics: The Church The Lord's Supper; Repentance Scripture: Luke 15:21 Languages: English Tune Title: COMMUNION

Weary of earth, and laden with my sin

Author: Samuel J. Stone Hymnal: TH1961 #467 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Weary of earth, and laden with my sin, I look at heav'n and long to enter in; But there no evil thing may find a home; And yet I hear a voice that bids me "Come." 2 So vile I am, how dare I hope to stand In the pure glory of that holy land? Before the whiteness of that throne appear? Yet there are hands stretched out to draw me near. 3 The while I fain would tread the heav'nly way, Evil is ever with me day by day; Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall, "Repent, confess, thou shalt be loosed from all." 4 It is the voice of Jesus that I hear; His are the hands stretched out to draw me near, And his the blood that can for all atone And set me faultless there before the throne. 5 O great Absolver, grant my soul may wear The lowliest garb of penitence and prayer, That in the Father's courts my glorious dress May be the garment of thy righteousness. 6 Yea, thou wilt answer for me, righteous Lord; Thine all the merits, mine the great reward; Thine the sharp thorns, and mine the golden crown; Mine the life won, and thine the life laid down. Amen. Topics: Christ Atoning work of; Christian Life The Forgivness of Sins; Confession of Sin; Heaven Anticipated; Imputation, of Righteousness; Voice of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: LANGRAN

Thy lovingkindness, Lord, is good and free

Hymnal: TH1961 #510 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Thy lovingkindness, Lord, is good and free: In tender mercy turn thou unto me; Hide not thy face from me in my distress, In mercy hear my pray'r, thy servant bless. 2 Needy and sorrowful, to thee I cry; Let thy salvation set my soul on high; Then I will sing and praise thy holy Name, My thankful song thy mercy shall proclaim. 3 With joy the meek shall see my soul restored; Your heart shall live, ye saints that seek the Lord; He helps the needy and regards their cries, Those in distress the Lord will not despise. 4 Let heav'n above his grace and glory tell, Let earth and sea and all that in them dwell; Salvation to his people God will give, And they that love his Name with him shall live. Amen. Topics: Christian Life Tribulation and Suffering; Christians Example of; God Love and Grace of Scripture: Psalm 69:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLERS

God of our fathers, whose almighty hand

Author: Daniel C. Roberts Hymnal: TH1961 #616 (1961) 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 defence; 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: Anniversaries; God Faithfuless of; God Sovereignty of ; National; Protection Scripture: Psalm 46:7 Tune Title: NATIONAL HYMN

For all the saints who from their labors rest

Author: William Walsham How Hymnal: TH1961 #281 (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.4.4 Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be for ever 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 thy 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 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! 5 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of Glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 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! Amen. Topics: Christ Rock; Christian warfare; Christians Triumph of; The Church The Communion of Saints; Funerals; Heaven Reunion in ; Resurrection and Life Everlasting Scripture: Hebrews 11 Languages: English Tune Title: SARUM

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Author: Anon. Hymnal: TH1961 #397a (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.6 Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew He moved my soul to seek him, seeking me; It was not I that found, O Savior true; No, I was found of thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea, - 'Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, As thou, dear Lord, on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love, but O the whole Of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee; For thou wert long beforehand with my soul, Always thou lovedst me. Amen. Topics: Christ Love and Grace of; Christian Life Salvation by Grace; Election; Grace Sovereign ; Holy Spirit Efficacious Grace of Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Author: Anon. Hymnal: TH1961 #397b (1961) Meter: 10.10.10.6 Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew He moved my soul to seek him, seeking me; It was not I that found, O Savior true; No, I was found of thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea, - 'Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, As thou, dear Lord, on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love, but O the whole Of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee; For thou wert long beforehand with my soul, Always thou lovedst me. Amen. Topics: Christ Love and Grace of; Christian Life Salvation by Grace; Election; Grace Sovereign ; Holy Spirit Efficacious Grace of Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Languages: English Tune Title: ARTAVIA

O worship the King all glorious above

Author: Sir Robert Grant Hymnal: TH1961 #13 (1961) 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 distils 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! 6 O measureless Might! Ineffable Love! While angels delight to hymn thee above, The humbler creation, though feeble their lays, With true adoration shall lisp to thy praise. Amen. Topics: God Defender; God Divine Perfections of; God Glory of; God Greatness of ; God Majesty of; Heaven Worship in ; Music; God in Nature; Worship Scripture: Psalm 104:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: LYONS

My soul, bless the Lord! the Lord is most great

Hymnal: TH1961 #110 (1961) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Lyrics: 1 My soul, bless the Lord! the Lord is most great, With glory arrayed, majestic his state; The light is his garment, the skies are his shade, And over the waters his courts he has laid. 2 He rides on the clouds, the wings of the storm, The lightning and wind his mission perform; The earth he has founded her station to keep, And wrapped as a vesture about her the deep. 3 He waters the hills with rain from the skies, And plentiful grass and herbs he supplies, Supplying the cattle, and blessing man's toil With bread in abundance with wine and with oil. 4 The trees which the Lord has planted are fed, And over the earth their branches are spread; They keep in their shelter the birds of the air, The life of each creature the Lord makes his care. 5 Thy Spirit, O Lord, makes life to abound, The earth is renewed, and fruitful the ground; To God ascribe glory and wisdom and might, Let God in his creatures for ever delight. 6 Rejoicing in God, my thought shall be sweet, While sinners depart in ruin complete; My soul, bless Jehovah, his Name be adored, Come, praise him, ye people, and worship the Lord. Amen. Topics: God Majesty of; God Praise of; Labor; Works of Providence Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English Tune Title: HOUGHTON

Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: TH1961 #136 (1961) 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, and 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, and wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing for infinite love. Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Deity of; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Kingly Office of; Christ Master; Christ Name of ; Christ Praise of; The Church Kingdom of God Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18 Languages: English Tune Title: LYONS

My people, give ear, attend to my word

Hymnal: TH1961 #301 (1961) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Lyrics: 1 My people, give ear, attend to my word, In parables new deep truths shall be heard; The wonderful story our fathers made known To children succeeding by us must be shown. 2 Instructing our sons we gladly record The praises, the works, the might of the Lord, For he has commanded that what he has done Be passed in tradition from father to son. 3 Let children thus learn from history's light To hope in our God and walk in his sight, The God of their fathers to fear and obey, And ne'er like their fathers to turn from his way. 4 The story be told, to warn and restrain, Of hearts that were hard, rebellious, and vain, Of soldiers who faltered when battle was near, Who kept not God's cov'nant nor walked in his fear. 5 God's wonderful works to them he had shown, His marvelous deeds their fathers had known; He made for their pathway the waters divide, His glorious pillar of cloud was their guide. 6 Unharmed through the sea, where perished their foe, He caused them with ease and safety to go; His holy land gaining, in peace they were brought To dwell in the mountain the Lord's hand had bought. 7 He gave them the land, a heritage fair; The nations that dwelt in wickedness there He drove out before them with great overthrow, And gave to his people the tents of the foe. 8 His servant he called, a shepherd of sheep, From tending his flock, the people to keep; So David, their shepherd, with wisdom and might Protected and fed them and led them aright. Amen. Topics: Anniversaries; The Church The Kingdom of God; The Church Covenant People; God Providence of; God Works of; Israel In Canaan; Israel In the Desert; Miracles Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER (CROFT)

Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?

Author: Edward H. Bickersteth Hymnal: TH1961 #590 (1961) Meter: 10.10 Lyrics: 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found. 4 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? In Jesus' keeping we are safe and they. 5 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and he is on the throne. 6 Peace, perfect peace, death shad'wing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers. 7 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease, And Jesus call us to heav'n's perfect peace. Amen. Topics: Assurance; Christian Life Peace and Joy; Travellers Scripture: Isaiah 26:3 Languages: English Tune Title: PAX TECUM

Unto the hills around do I lift up

Author: John, duke of Argyll Hymnal: TH1961 #82 (1961) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Unto the hills around do I lift up My longing eyes: O whence for me shall my salvation come, From whence arise? rom God the Lord doth come my certain aid, From God the Lord, who heaven and earth hath made. 2 He will not suffer that thy foot be moved: Safe shalt thou be. No careless slumber shall his eyelids close, Who keepeth thee. Behold our God, the Lord, he slumb'reth ne'er, Who keepeth Israel in his holy care. 3 Jehovah is himself thy Keeper true, Thy changeless Shade; Jehovah thy Defense on thy right hand Himself hath made. And thee no sun by day shall ever smite; No moon shall harm thee in the silent night. 4 From ev'ry evil shall he keep thy soul, From ev'ry sin: Jehovah shall preserve thy going out, Thy coming in. Above thee watching, he whom we adore Shall keep thee henceforth, yea, for evermore. Amen. Topics: Assurance; God Divine Perfections of; God Faithfuless of; God Glory of; God Refuge; Protection Scripture: Psalm 121 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX BEATA

From out the depths I cry, O Lord, to thee

Hymnal: TH1961 #463 (1961) Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Lyrics: 1 From out the depths I cry, O Lord, to thee; Lord, hear my call. I love thee, Lord, for thou dost heed my plea, Forgiving all. If thou dost mark our sins, who then shall stand? But grace and mercy dwell at thy right hand. 2 I wait for God, the Lord, and on his Word My hope relies; My soul still waits and looks unto the Lord Till light arise. I look for him to drive away my night, Yea, more than watchmen look for morning light. 3 Hope in the Lord, ye waiting saints, and he Will well provide; For mercy and redemption full and free With him abide. From sin and evil, mighty though they seem, His arm almighty will his saints redeem. Amen. Topics: Assurance; Christ Name of ; Christian Life The Forgivness of Sins; Confession of Sin; God Mercy of; Hope; Preparatory Service; Trust in God; Waiting upon God Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English Tune Title: SANDON

Up from the grave he arose

Author: Robert Lowry Hymnal: TH1961 #206 (1961) Meter: 11.10 with refrain First Line: Low in the grave he lay Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave he lay- Jesus, my Saviour, Waiting the coming day- Jesus, my Lord. Refrain: Up from the grave He arose, (He arose!) With a mighty triumph o’er His foes, (He arose!) He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign. He arose! (He arose!) He arose! (He arose!) Hallelujah! Christ arose! 2 Vainly they watch his bed- Jesus, my Saviour; Vainly they seal the dead- Jesus, my Lord. [Refrain] 3 Death cannot keep its prey- Jesus, my Saviour; He tore the bars away- Jesus, my Lord. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Resurrection Scripture: Matthew 28:2 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE

Bless him for ever, wondrous in might

Hymnal: TH1961 #10 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: O come, my soul, bless thou the Lord thy Maker Lyrics: 1 O come, my soul, bless thou the Lord thy Maker, And all within me bless his holy Name; Bless thou the Lord, forget not all his mercies, His pard'ning grace and saving love proclaim. Refrain: Bless him for ever, wondrous in might, Bless him, his servants that in his will delight. 2 Good is the Lord and full of kind compassion, Most slow to anger, plenteous in love; Rich is his grace to all that humbly seek him, Boundless and endless as the heav'ns above. [Refrain] 3 His love is like a father's to his children, Tender and kind to all who fear his Name; For well he knows our weakness and our frailty, He knows that we are dust, he knows our frame. [Refrain] 4 We fade and die like flow'rs that grow in beauty, Like tender grass that soon will disappear; But evermore the love of God is changeless, Still shown to those who look to him in fear. [Refrain] 5 High in the heav'ns his throne is fixed for ever, His kingdom rules o'er all from pole to pole; Bless ye the Lord through all his wide dominion, Bless his most holy Name, O thou my soul. [Refrain] Topics: God Compassion of ; God Divine Perfections of; God Fatherhood of; God Glory of; God Immutability of; God Love and Grace of; God Name of; Life; Promises Scripture: Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: TIDINGS (TURNBRIDGE)

Great is thy faithfulness!

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Hymnal: TH1961 #27 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: "Great is thy faithfulness," O God my father 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 for ever 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] Amem. Topics: Adversaries; Anniversaries; God Compassion of ; God Divine Perfections of; God Faithfuless of; God Glory of; God Immutability of; God Immutability of; God Mercies of; Hope; God in Nature Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: FAITHFULNESS

Under his wings, under his wings

Hymnal: TH1961 #78 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: Under the care of my God, the Almighty Lyrics: 1 Under the care of my God, the Almighty, Safe in the secret place of the Most High! He is my Refuge, the Lord is my Fortress, Him I am trusting when trouble is nigh. Refrain: Under his wings, under his wings, Safe in the refuge hide thee; Trusting his truth and faithfulness, No evil can betide thee. 2 Be not afraid for the terror of midnight, Nor for the arrow that hasteth to slay; Fear not the pestilence walking in darkness, Nor the destroyer that wasteth by day. [Refrain] 3 Seek the Most High for thy sure habitation, Unto Jehovah for refuge now fly; There shall no evil befall thee nor harm thee, Unto thy dwelling no plague shall come nigh. [Refrain] 4 Love thou the Lord, surely he will deliver; He will exalt thee and answer thy prayer; He will be with thee to honor and give thee Life without end, his salvation to share. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Confidence; Cast Out Fear; God Divine Perfections of; God Faithfuless of; God Glory of; God Refuge; Preservation of Christians Scripture: Psalm 91 Languages: English Tune Title: UNDER HIS WINGS

Sing to the Lord, sing his praise, all ye peoples

Hymnal: TH1961 #65 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord, sing his praise, all ye peoples, New be your song as new honors ye pay; Sing of his majesty, bless him for ever, Show his salvation from day to day. 2 Tell of his wondrous works, tell of his glory, Till through the nations his Name is revered; Praise and exalt him, for he is almighty, God over all let the Lord be feared. 3 Vain are the heathen gods, idols and helpless; God made the heav'ns, and his glory they tell; Honor and majesty shine out before him, Beauty and strength in his temple dwell. 4 Give unto God most high glory and honor, Come with your off'rings and humbly draw near; In holy beauty now worship Jehovah, Tremble before him with godly fear. 5 Make all the nations know God reigns for ever; Earth is established as he did decree; Righteous and just is the King of the nations, Judging the people with equity. 6 Let heav'n and earth be glad; waves of the ocean, Forest and field, exultation express; For God is coming, the Judge of the nations, Coming to judge in his righteousness. Amen. Topics: False Gods; God Divine Perfections of; God Glory of; God Judge; God Praise of; God Sovereignty of ; Missions; Witnessing; Work of Creation; Worship Languages: English Tune Title: WESLEY

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: TH1961 #167 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shining; Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch, and Lord over all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, Odours of Edom, and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would his favor secure; Richer by far is the heart's adoration; Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 5 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Birth of; Christ Praise of; Gratitude; Offerings Scripture: Matthew 2:2 Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING STAR

Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning!

Author: Thomas Hastings Hymnal: TH1961 #274 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning! Joy to the lands that in darkness have lain! Hushed be the accents of sorrow and mourning; Zion in triumph begins her mild reign. 2 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning! Long by the prophets of Israel foretold! Hail to the millions from bondage returning! Gentiles and Jews the blest vision behold. 3 Lo, in the desert rich flowers are springing, Streams ever copious are gliding along; Loud from the mountain tops echoes are ringing, Wastes rise in verdure, and mingle in song. 4 See, from all lands, from the isles of the ocean, Praise to Jehovah ascending on high; Fall'n are the engines of war and commotion, Shouts of salvation are rending the sky. Amen. Topics: The Church The Church of Christ; Gospel Triumph of; Holy Scriptures; Missions; Zion Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: WESLEY

Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish

Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Hymnal: TH1961 #518 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 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 comfortless, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, in mercy 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 prepared; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrows but heav'n can remove. Amen. Topics: Christ Comforter; Christian Life Consolation; Funerals; Mercy-seat; Preparatory Service; Promises Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 Languages: English Tune Title: ALMA

O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest

Author: Carl J. P. Spitta; Sarah B. Findlater Hymnal: TH1961 #624 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest, Thou loving Friend and Saviour of our race, And where among the guests there never cometh One who can hold such high and honored place! 2 O happy home, where two in heart united In holy faith and blessed hope are one, Whom death a little while alone divideth, And cannot end the union here begun! 3 O happy home, whose little ones are given Early to thee in humble faith and prayer, To thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven Guides them, and guards with more than mother's care! 4 O happy home, where each one serves thee, lowly, Whatever his appointed work may be, Till ev'ry common task seems great and holy, When it is done, O Lord, as unto thee! 5 O happy home, where thou art not forgotten When joy is overflowing, full and free, O happy home, where ev'ry wounded spirit Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to thee,— 6 Until at last, when earth's day's-work is ended, All meet thee in the blessed home above, From whence thou camest, where thou hast ascended, Thine everlasting home of peace and love. Amen. Topics: Common Duties and Things; Family Worship; Marriage and the Home Scripture: Joshua 24:16 Languages: English Tune Title: CROFTON

O perfect Love, all human thought transcending

Author: Dorothy F. Gurney; John Ellerton Hymnal: TH1961 #625 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 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 childlike trust that fears nor 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. 4 Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving, Through Jesus Christ thy co-eternal Word, Who, with the Holy Ghost, by all things living Now and to endless ages art adored. Amen. Topics: Marriage and the Home Scripture: Ephesians 5:25 Languages: English Tune Title: PERFECT LOVE

God the All-terrible! King, who ordainest

Author: Henry F. Chorley; John Ellerton Hymnal: TH1961 #617 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Lyrics: 1 God the All-terrible! King, who ordainest Great winds thy clarions, lightnings thy sword, Show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 2 God the Omnipotent! Mighty Avenger, Watching invisible, judging unheard, Save us in mercy, O save us from danger; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 3 God the All-merciful! earth hath forsaken Thy ways of blessedness, slighted thy Word; Bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 4 God the All-righteous One! man hath 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. 5 God the All-wise! By the fire of thy chast'ning, Earth 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: God Pity of; National; Peace Civil Scripture: Psalm 46:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIAN HYMN

Rise, help, and redeem us

Hymnal: TH1961 #515 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain First Line: If we have forgotten the Name of our God Lyrics: 1 If we have forgotten the Name of our God, Or unto an idol our hands spread abroad, Shall not the Almighty uncover this sin? He knows all our hearts and the secrets within. Refrain: Rise, help and redeem us, Thy mercy we trust; Rise, help and redeem us, Thy mercy we trust. 2 We all the day long for thy sake are consumed, Defeated and helpless, to death we are doomed; They why dost thou tarry? Jehovah, awake, Nor spurn us for ever; arise for our sake. [Refrain] 3 O why art Thou hiding the light of thy face, Forgetting our burden of grief and disgrace? Our soul is bowed down, yea, we cleave to the dust; Rise, help and redeem us, thy mercy we trust. [Refrain] Topics: Anniversaries; Backsliding; Christian Life Deliverance; God Searcher of hearts; Reformation Day; Repentance; Supplication For Mercy Scripture: Psalm 44:20-26 Languages: English Tune Title: MAGNUS

Hiding in thee, hiding in thee

Author: William O.Cushing, 1823-1903 Hymnal: TH1961 #551 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain First Line: O safe to the Rock that is higher than I Lyrics: 1 O safe to the Rock that is higher than I My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly; So sinful, so weary, thine, thine would I be; Thou blest Rock of Ages, I'm hiding in thee. Refrain: Hiding in thee, hiding in thee - Thou blest Rock of Ages, I'm hiding in thee. 2 In the calm of the noon-tide, in sorrow's lone hour, In times when temptation casts o'er me its power, In the tempests of life, on its wide, heaving sea, Thou blest Rock of Ages, I'm hiding in thee. [Refrain] 3 How oft in the conflict, when pressed by the foe, I have fled to my refuge and breathed out my woe! How oft when trials like sea-billows roll, Have i hidden in thee, O thou Rock of my soul! [Refrain] Topics: Christ Refuge; Christian Life Communion with Christ; Faith In Christ; Trials Scripture: Psalm 31:2 Languages: English Tune Title: HIDING IN THEE

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord

Hymnal: TH1961 #80 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with repeat Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! What more can he say than to you he hath said, You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled? You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed; I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand, Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; For I will be with thee thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 5 "E'en down to old age all my people shall prove My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love; And when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne, Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne. 6 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake." Amen. Topics: Anniversaries; Cast Out Fear; God Divine Perfections of; God Faithfuless of; God Glory of; Grace Refreshing; Holy Scriptures; Promises; Reformation Day; Refuge; Trust in God Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES

Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith, 1824-1908 Hymnal: TH1961 #35 (1961) 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 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! Topics: Adoration; God Being of; God Divine Perfections of; God Glory of; God Wisdom of Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: JOANNA

Though troubles assail us, and dangers affright

Author: John Newton Hymnal: TH1961 #79 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: 1 Though troubles assail us, and dangers affright, Though friends should all fail us, and foes all unite, Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide, The promise assures us, "The Lord will provide." 2 The birds, without garner or storehouse, are fed; From them let us learn to trust God for our bread: His saints what is fitting shall ne'er be denied So long as 'tis written, "The Lord will provide." 3 When Satan assails us to stop up our path, And courage all fails us, we triumph by faith. He cannot take from us, though oft he has tried, This heart-cheering promise, "The Lord will provide." 4 No strength of our own, and no goodness we claim; Yet, since we have known of the Saviour's great Name, In this our strong tower for safety we hide: The Lord is our power, "The Lord will provide." Amen. Topics: Assurance; Faith Living by; God Divine Perfections of; God Faithfuless of; God Glory of; God Name of; Preservation of Christians; Satan; Tribulation and Suffering; Works of Providence Scripture: Psalm 27:5 Languages: English Tune Title: JOANNA

O thou who the Shepherd of Israel art

Hymnal: TH1961 #279 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: 1 O thou who the Shepherd of Israel art, Give ear to our pray'r and thy favor impart; Thou leader of Joseph, thou guide of his way, 'Mid cherubim dwelling, thy glory display. 2 In Ephraim's, Manasseh's and Benjamin's sight, O come thou and save us; awake in thy might. O God, give us favor, restore to thy grace; And then we shall live in the light of thy face. 3 From Egypt's dark border a vine thou didst take; Destroying the heathen didst room for it make. Where planted it grew at thy sov'reign command, With roots deeply set and boughs filling the land. 4 The axe hews it down; it is burned in the fire; They perish, rebuked in thy terrible ire. O lay then thy hand on the Man of thy might, The Son of Man made to stand strong in thy sight. 5 No more shall we wander, delighting in shame; Revive us, O Lord, we will call on thy Name. O Lord God of Hosts, us restore to thy grace, And then we shall live in the light of thy face. Amen. Topics: The Church The Church of Christ; God Shepherd; God Wrath of; Grace Refreshing; Israel In the Desert Scripture: Psalm 80:1-3 Tune Title: JOANNA

My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine

Author: William R. Featherstone Hymnal: TH1961 #547 (1961) 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 Saviour 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. Amen. Topics: Christ Atoning work of; Christian Life Love for Christ; Consecration; Forsaking the World; Heaven Anticipated; Youth Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Languages: English Tune Title: CARITAS

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

Author: Anon. Hymnal: TH1961 #641 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, No crib for a 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 thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle, Till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay Close by me for ever, And love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children In thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, To live with thee there. Amen. Topics: Christ Birth of Languages: English Tune Title: MUELLER

Ask the Saviour to help you

Author: Horatio R. Palmer Hymnal: TH1961 #658 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.12 with refrain First Line: Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin, Each vict'ry will help you some other to win; Fight manfully onward; dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus he will carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Saviour to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions; bad language disdain; God's Name hold in rev'rence, nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, kind-hearted and true, Look ever to Jesus, he will carry you through. [Refrain] 3 To him that o'ercometh God giveth a crown, Through faith we will conquer, though often cast down; He who is our Saviour our strength will renew, Look ever to Jesus, he will carry you through. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Christ Love and Grace of; Conflict With Sin; Obedience Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Languages: English Tune Title: YIELD NOT

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended

Author: Johann Heermann Hymnal: TH1961 #179a (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended, That man to judge thee have in hate pretended? By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted. 2 Who was the guilty? who brought this upon thee? Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee. 'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee: I crucified thee. 3 Lo, the good Shepherd for the sheep is offered: The slave hath sinned, and the Son hath suffered. For man's atonement, while we nothing heedeth, God intercedeth. 4 For me, kind Jesus, was thine incarnation, Thy mortal sorrow, and thy life's oblation: Thy death of anguish and thy bitter passion, For my salvation. 5 Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay thee, I do adore thee, and will ever pray thee Think on thy pity and thy love unswerving, Not my deserving. Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Shepherd; Christ Substitute; Christ Suffering of; Confession of Sin; Imputation, of Sin; Incarnation; Sickness Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Languages: English Tune Title: ISTE CONFESSOR

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended

Author: Johann Heermann Hymnal: TH1961 #179b (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Lyrics: Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended, That man to judge thee have in hate pretended? By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted. Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Shepherd; Christ Substitute; Christ Suffering of; Confession of Sin; Imputation, of Sin; Incarnation; Sickness Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Languages: English Tune Title: FLEMMING

O dearest Jesus, what law hast thou broken

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Heermann Hymnal: TH1961 #181 (1961) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law hast thou broken That such sharp sentence should on thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast thou to make confession, What dark transgression? 2 They crown thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge thee; They give thee gall to drink, they still decry thee; They crucify thee. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe, thou dost inherit, This I do merit. 4 What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt his servants owe him, Who would not know him. 5 The sinless Son of God must die in sadness; The sinful child of man may live in gladness; Man forfeited his life and is acquitted,- God is committed. Amen. Topics: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Shepherd; Christ Suffering of; Imputation, of Sin Scripture: Isaiah 53:9-10 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!

Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: TH1961 #87 (1961) Meter: 11.12.12.10 Lyrics: 1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide thee, Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see, Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee Perfect in pow'r, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy Name, in earth and sky and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Amen. Topics: Angels; God Holiness of; Holy Trinity; Lord's Day Morning; Siants in Heaven Scripture: Psalm 103:13-18 Languages: English Tune Title: NICAEA

It is well with my soul

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Hymnal: TH1961 #580 (1961) Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain First Line: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way Lyrics: 1 When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea-billows roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, It is well with my soul. Refrain: It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin - O the bliss of this glorious thought! - My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh, my soul! [Refrain] 4 O Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend; "Even so" - it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Assurance; Blessed Hope; Christian Life Assurance; Forgiveness of Sins; Peace; Satan; Submission Scripture: Hebrews 10:22 Languages: English Tune Title: IT IS WELL

I think when I read that sweet story of old

Author: Jemima T. Luke Hymnal: TH1961 #650 (1961) Meter: 11.8.12.9 Lyrics: 1 I think when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How he called little children as lambs to his fold, I should like to have been with them then. 2 I wish that his hands had been placed on my head, That his arm had been thrown around me, And that I might have seen his kind look when he said, "Let the little ones come unto Me." 3 Yet still to his footstool in prayer I may go, And ask for a share in his love; And if I now earnestly seek him below, I shall see him and hear him above; 4 In that beautiful place he is gone to prepare For all who are washed and forgiv'n; And many dear children are gathering there, For of such is the kingdom of heav'n. Amen. Topics: Baptism; Seeking Man Seeking Christ or God Scripture: Mark 10:4 Languages: English Tune Title: SWEET STORY

Now unto Jehovah, ye sons of the mighty

Hymnal: TH1961 #36 (1961) Meter: 12.11.12.11 with repeat Lyrics: 1 Now unto Jehovah, ye sons of the mighty, All glory and strength and dominion accord; Ascribe to him glory, and render him honor, In beauty of holiness worship the Lord, In beauty of holiness worship the Lord. 2 The voice of Jehovah comes down on the waters; In thunder the God of the glory draws nigh. Lo, over the waves of the wide-flowing waters Jehovah as King is enthroned on high! Jehovah as King is enthroned on high! 3 The voice of Jehovah is mighty, is mighty; The voice of Jehovah in majesty speaks: The voice of Jehovah the cedars is breaking; Jehovah the cedars of Lebanon breaks, Jehovah the cedars of Lebanon breaks. 4 Each one, in his temple, his glory proclaimeth. He sat on the flood; he is King on his throne. Jehovah all strength to his people imparteth; Jehovah with peace ever blesseth his own, Jehovah with peace ever blesseth his own. Amen. Topics: Angels; God Divine Perfections of; God Glory of; God Majesty of; God Name of; God Power of; God Sovereignty of Scripture: Psalm 29:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES

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