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O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,239 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; God the Father His Care and Guidance; Psalm Adaptations; Worship

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,621 hymnals First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away our fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole and calms the troubled breast; 'tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary, rest. 3 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King, my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, accept the praise I bring. 4 How weak the effort of my heart, how cold my warmest thought; but when I see you as you are, I'll praise you as I ought. 5 Till then I would your love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of your name refresh my soul in death. Psalter Hymnal, 1987 Topics: Adoration; Christ Name of ; Worship; liturgical Songs of Response

Oh! thou, whose tender mercy hears

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 361 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Oh! thou, whose tender mercy hears Contrition's humble sigh; Whose hand indulgent wipes the tears From sorrow's weeping eye. 2. See, low before thy throne of grace, A wretched wanderer mourn; Hast thou not bid me seek thy face? Hast thou not said—return? 3. And shall my guilty fears prevail To drive me from thy feet? Oh! let not this dear refuge fail, This only safe retreat. 4. Absent from thee, my Guide, my Light, Without one cheering ray; Through dangers, fears and gloomy night, How desolate my way! 5. Oh! shine on this benighted heart, With beams of mercy shine! And let thy healing voice impart A taste of joys divine. Used With Tune: THE PENITENT'S PRAYER

All that I was, my sin, my guilt

Author: H. Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 120 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All that I was, my sin, my guilt, My death, was all my own; All that I am, I owe to Thee, My gracious God, alone. 2 The evil of my former state Was mine, and only mine; The good in which I now rejoice Is Thine, and only Thine. 3 The darkness of my former state, The bondage, all was mine; The light of life in which I walk, The liberty, is Thine. 4 Thy grace first made me feel my sin, It taught me to believe; Then in believing, peace I found, And now I live, I live. 5 All that I am, e'en here on earth, All that I hope to be When Jesus comes and glory dawns, I owe it, Lord, to Thee. Topics: The Church Year Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; Grace Used With Tune: [All that I was, my sin, my guilt]

My God, accept my heart this day

Author: M. Bridges Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 260 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My God, accept my heart this day, And make it always Thine, That I from Thee no more may stray, No more from Thee decline. 2 Before the cross of Him who died, Behold I prostrate fall; Let every sin be crucified, Let Christ be all in all! 3 Anoint me with Thy Spirit's grace, Adopt me for Thine own, That I may see Thy glorious face, And worship at Thy throne! 4 May the dear blood once shed for me My blest atonement prove, That I from first to last may be The purchase of Thy love! 5 Let every thought, and work, and word, To Thee be ever given; Then life shall be Thy service, Lord, And death the gate of heaven! Topics: The Church Confirmation; The Church Confirmation; Children's Services; Consecration Used With Tune: [My God, accept my heart this day]

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,996 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down, Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Christ's Passion Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Used With Tune: HAMBURG

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,425 hymnals First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1. All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Lord of all. 2. Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Lord of all. 3. Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Lord of all. 4. O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him Lord of all. Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Used With Tune: MILES LANE

We Walk By Faith

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight, No gracious words we hear

Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,304 hymnals First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed, And did my Sovereign die! Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I! 2 Was it for crimes that I had done He suffered on the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut its glories in, When Christ, the great Redeemer, died For human creatures' sin. 4 But drops of grief can ne’er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give my self away; ’Tis all that I can do. Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5 Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 234 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My Shepherd, you supply my need, most holy is your name; in pastures fresh you make me feed, beside the living stream. You bring my wand'ring spirit back. when I forsake your ways; you lead me, for your mercy's sake, in paths of truth and grace. 2 When through the shades of death I walk, your presence is my stay; one word of your supporting breath drives all my fears away. Your hand in sight of all my foes, does still my table spread; my cup with Blessings overflows, your oil anoints my head. 3 Your sure provisions gracious God attend me all my days; oh, may your house be my abode, and all my work be praise. Here would I find a settled rest, while others go and come; no more a stranger, nor a guest, but like a child at home. Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006 Topics: liturgical Songs of Response

The Lord's My Shepherd

Author: Francis Rous Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 570 hymnals First Line: The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie (Rous) Topics: liturgical Scripture Songs Text Sources: The Psalms of David in Meeter, Edinburgh, 1650; Scottish Psalter

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,736 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! 2. My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. 3. Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life, and health, and peace. 4. He breaks the power of canceled sin, he sets the prisoner free; his blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me. 5. He speaks, and listening to his voice, new life the dead receive; the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe. 6. Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, your loosened tongues employ; ye blind, behold your Savior come, and leap, ye lame, for joy. 7. In Christ, your head, you then shall know, shall feel your sins forgiven; anticipate your heaven below, and own that love is heaven. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; Adoration and Praise; Aldersgate; Heritage; Jesus Christ Name of; Processionals; Salvation; Testimony and Witness; Zeal Used With Tune: AZMON

O For a Heart to Praise My God

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,162 hymnals Topics: Christ Example; Righteousness

Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 540 hymnals First Line: Father, I stretch my hand to Thee Lyrics: 1 Father, I stretch my hands to Thee; No other help I know: If Thou withdraw Thyself from me, Ah! whither shall I go? 2 What did Thine only Son endure, Before I drew my breath! What pain, what labor, to secure My soul from endless death! 3 Surely Thou canst not let me die; Oh, speak and I shall live; And here I will unwearied lie, Till Thou Thy Spirit give. 4 Author of faith! to Thee I lift My weary, longing eyes: Oh, let me now receive that gift! My soul without it dies. Topics: Repentance Used With Tune: NAOMI

Eternal Spirit, God of truth

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 110 hymnals Used With Tune: MAITLAND Text Sources: Pratt's Col.

I know that my Redeemer lives

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 470 hymnals Topics: Christian Perfection

Lord, when we bend before thy throne

Author: Joseph D. Carlyle Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 326 hymnals Topics: Opening of Service; Repentance and Confession of Sin; Times of Worship Used With Tune: DALEHURST

Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee

Author: John H. Gurney Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 243 hymnals Topics: Christ Example of; Christ Life of Earth; Christ Ministry of; Cross Bearing of the; Example of Christ; Forgiveness By us; Ministry of Christ; Sancification Used With Tune: GREEN HILL

Lord, I believe; Thy power I own

Author: John R. Wreford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 161 hymnals Topics: Christian Experience Faith in Christ; Doubt; Evangelistic Services; Faith In Christ Used With Tune: LAMBETH

Father of mercies! in Thy Word

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

Jesus, our Lord, how rich Thy grace!

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 190 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our Lord, how rich Thy grace! Thy bounties how complete! How shall we count the matchless sum, How pay the mighty debt? 2 High on a throne of radiant light Dost Thou exalted shine: What can our poverty bestow, When all the worlds are Thine? 3 But Thou hast brethren here below, The partners of Thy grace, And wilt confess their humble names Before Thy Father's face. 4 In them Thou may'st be clothed and fed, And visited and cheered; And in their accents of distress Our Saviour's voice is heard. 5 Thy face, with reverence and with love, We in Thy poor would see; Oh, may we minister to them, And in them, Lord, to Thee. Topics: Beneficence Used With Tune: DUNDEE

I Heard the Voice

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,226 hymnals First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say Topics: The Gospel Used With Tune: NOX PRAECESSIT

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

Author: Thomas Shepherd Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,195 hymnals Topics: Cross of Believer; Christ Cross of; Cross of the believer

My Lord, my Love, was crucified

Author: John Mason Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Times of Worship Used With Tune: BEATITUDO

Arise, O King of grace, arise

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 171 hymnals Topics: Church Christ's Presence in the; Church Constitution of a; Dedication Of a Church; Laying of Corner-Stone Used With Tune: [ST. STEPHEN]

Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 455 hymnals First Line: Come, sinners, to the gospel feast, Let every soul be Jesus' guest

I to the hills will lift mine eyes

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 76 hymnals First Line: I to the hills will lift mine eyes, From whence doth come my aid Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650

I sing th'almighty power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 471 hymnals First Line: I sing th' almighty power of God Lyrics: 1 We sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies. We sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at his command, and all the stars obey. 2 We sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food; he formed the creatures with his word and then pronounced them good. Lord, how your wonders are displayed, where'er we turn our eyes, if we survey the ground we tread or gaze upon the skies. 3 There's not a plant or flower below but makes your glories known, and clouds arise and tempests blow by order from your throne; while all that borrows life from you is ever in your care, and everywhere that we can be, you, God, are present there. Psalter Hymnal, 1987 Topics: God Majesty and Power; Worship

Through All the Changing Scenes of Life

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 474 hymnals First Line: Through all the changing scenes of life, In trouble and in joy Text Sources: Tate and Brady's New Version, 1696, 1698

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Author: St. Bernard of Clairvaux; Edward Caswall Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,024 hymnals First Line: Jesus! the very thought of Thee Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee with sweetness fills the breast; but sweeter far thy face to see, and in thy presence rest. 2 O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, to those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! 3 But what to those who find? Ah, this nor tongue nor pen can show; the love of Jesus, what it is, none but his loved ones know. 4 Jesus, our only joy be thou, as thou our prize wilt be; Jesus, be thou our glory now, and through eternity. United Methodist Hymnal, 1989 Topics: Adoration; Adoration; Ancient Hymns; Christ Name of ; Devotional; Historical; Inner Life; Worship; liturgical Communion Songs Text Sources: Latin, 12th century

Song of Simeon

Author: James J. Quinn Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: Lord, bid Your servant go in peace

Come, humble sinner, in whose breast

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 702 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Come, humble sinner, in whose breast A thousand thoughts revolve, Come, with your guilt and fear oppressed, And make this last resolve. Used With Tune: FAIRFIELD

I Love the Lord; He Heard My Cries

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 195 hymnals First Line: I love the Lord; He heard my cries And pitied every groan

O Thou, From Whom All Goodness Flows

Author: Thomas Haweis Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 418 hymnals

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, Let us thine influence prove

In Sweet Communion, Lord, with You

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In sweet communion, Lord, with you I constantly abide; my hand you hold within your own to keep me near your side. 2 Your counsel through my earthly way shall guide me and control, and then to glory afterward you will receive my soul. 3 Whom have I, Lord, in heav'n but you, to whom my thoughts aspire? And, having you, what more on earth is there I can desire? 4 Though flesh and heart should faint and fail, the Lord will ever be the strength and portion of my heart, my God eternally. Topics: Affliction; Bitterness; Boasting; Death; Discontent; Doubt; Eternal Life; God as Portion; God as Salvation; God as Strength; Grace; Heart; Hope; Lenten; Perseverance; Sanctuary; St Mary Magdalene; Temple; Ten Commandments 9th and 10th Commandments (You shall not covet); Wisdom; Witness Scripture: Psalm 73 Used With Tune: AZMON Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

O Lord, how are my foes increased? Against me many rise

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals

O Lord, I unto thee do cry

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Lord, I unto thee do cry, do thou make haste to me, and give an ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 As incense let my prayer be directed in thine eyes; and the uplifting of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 3 Set, Lord, a watch before my mouth, keep of my lips the door. 4 My heart incline thou not unto the ills I should abhor, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity; and with their dainties let me not and them partaker be. 5 Let him that righteous is me smite, it shall a kindness be; let him reprove, I shall it count a precious oil to me, such oil my head shall not refuse, for yet shall come the day when I, in their calamities to God pray for them shall pray. 6 When down the sides of rugged rocks their judges shall be cast, then shall they hear my words; for they shall sweet be to their taste. 7 About the grave’s devouring mouth our bones are scattered round, as wood which men do cut and cleave lies scattered on the ground. 8 But unto thee, O God the Lord, mine eyes uplifted be: my soul do not leave destitute; my trust is set on thee. 9 Lord, keep me safely from the snares which they for me prepare; and from the subtle gins of them that evil-doers are. 10 Let workers of iniquity into their own nets fall, Whilst I do, by thine help, escape the danger of them all. Scripture: Psalm 141 Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM (FENWICK)

O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire

Author: John Chandler Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 56 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Christ, our hope, our heart's desire, redemption's only spring, Creator of the world art thou, its Savior and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love which laid our sins on thee, and led thee to a cruel death to set thy people free. 3 But now the bands of death are burst, the ransom has been paid; and thou art on thy Father's throne, in glorious robes arrayed. 4 O Christ, be thou our lasting joy, our ever great reward; our only glory may it be to glory in the Lord! Topics: Ascension & Reign of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Redemption; Ascension & Reign of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Lord's Supper; Redemption; Redemption; Salvation Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Used With Tune: MANOAH Text Sources: Latin, c. 8th cent

Praise for the Fountain opened

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,473 hymnals First Line: There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanuel's veins Refrain First Line: Will you wash in the crimson tide Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains: Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away: Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its pow'r, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more: Be saved, to sin no more, Be saved, to sin no more; Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die: And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die; Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 5 When this poor lisping, stamm'ring tongue Lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing Thy pow'r to save: I'll sing Thy pow'r to save, I'll sing Thy pow'r to save; Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing Thy pow'r to save. Sing Joyfully, 1989 Topics: Blood; Christ Blood of; Passion; liturgical Communion Songs

There Is a Name I Love to Hear

Author: Frederick Whitfield, 1829-1904 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 569 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There is a name I love to hear; I love to sing its worth: It sounds like music in mine ear, The sweetest name on earth. 2 It tells me of a Savior's love, Who died to set me free; It tells me of His precious blood, The sinner's perfect plea. 3 It tells of One whose loving heart Can feel my deepest woe, Who in my sorrow bears a part That none can bear below. 4 Jesus! the name I love so well, The name I love to hear; No saints on earth its worth can tell, No heart conceive how dear. Topics: Jesus Christ Names and Titles; Jesus Names and Titles; Jesus Passion Scripture: 1 John 4:8 Used With Tune: EVAN

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals First Line: In Christ there is no east or west (Oxenham) Topics: Brotherhood; Fellowship with Men; Missions General; Soul Winning; Unity, Christian

Joy to the World

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,857 hymnals First Line: Joy to the world! the Lord is come! Topics: Scripture Songs

Too Many, Lord, Abuse Thy Grace

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. Too many, Lord, abuse Thy grace, In this licentious day; And while they boast they see Thy face, They turn their own away. 2. Thy Book displays a gracious light That can the blind restore; But these are dazzled by the sight, And blinded still the more. 3. The pardon, such presume upon, They do not beg, but steal; And when they plead it at Thy throne, Oh! where’s the Spirit’s seal? 4. Was it for this, ye lawless tribe, The dear Redeemer bled? Is this the grace the saints imbibe From Christ the living Head? 5. Ah, Lord, we know Thy chosen few Are fed with heavenly fare; But these, the wretched husks they chew Proclaim them what they are. 6. The liberty our hearts implore Is not to live in sin; But still to wait at wisdom’s door, Till mercy calls us in. Text Sources: Olney Hymns (London: W. Oliver, 1779)

Lord, who throughout these forty days

Author: Claudia Frances Hernaman, 1838-1898 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 86 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Lord, who throughout these forty days for us didst fast and pray, teach us with thee to mourn our sins, and close by thee to stay. 2. As thou with Satan didst contend and didst the victory win, O give us strength in thee to fight, in thee to conquer sin. 3. As thou didst hunger bear and thirst, so teach us, gracious Lord, to die to self, and chiefly live by thy most holy word. 4. And through these days of penitence, and through thy Passiontide, yea, evermore, in life and death, Jesus! with us abide. 5. Abide with us, that so, this life of suffering overpast, an Easter of unending joy we may attain at last! Topics: Lent Used With Tune: ST. FLAVIAN

Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,218 hymnals First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers Topics: Comforter; Repentance; Whitsunday

On Jordan's Stormy Banks

Author: Samuel Stennett, 1727-1795 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,331 hymnals First Line: On Jordan's stormy banks I stand Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Topics: Heaven and Eternity Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:31 Used With Tune: PROMISED LAND

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