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Fight the Good Fight
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 483 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 First Line: Fight the good fight with all thy might Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all thy might;
Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right;
Lay hold on life, and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
2 Run the straight race through God’s good grace,
Lift up thine eyes, and seek Christ's face;
Life with its way before us lies,
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize.
3 Cast care aside, lean on thy guide;
God's boundless mercy will provide;
Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life, and Christ its love.
4 Faint not nor fear, God's arms are near;
God changeth not, and thou art dear;
Only believe, and thou shalt see
That Christ is all in all to thee.
Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
Fight the Good Fight
Lead On, O King Eternal
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 396 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal,
the day of march has come;
henceforth in fields of conquest
your tents will be our home.
Through days of preparation
your grace has made us strong;
and now, O King eternal,
we lift our battle song.
2 Lead on, O King eternal,
till sin's fierce war shall cease,
and holiness shall whisper
the sweet amen of peace.
For not with swords' loud clashing
or roll of stirring drums–
with deeds of love and mercy
the heavenly kingdom comes.
3 Lead on, O King eternal;
we follow, not with fears,
for gladness breaks like morning
where'er your face appears.
Your cross is lifted o'er us,
we journey in its light;
the crown awaits the conquest;
lead on, O God of might.
Topics: King, God/Christ as; Love Our Love for Others; Society/Social Concerns; Warfare, Spiritual; Walk with God; King, God/Christ as; Kingdom; Love Our Love for Others; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Society/Social Concerns; Victory; Walk with God; Warfare, Spiritual Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O King Eternal
For all the saints, who from their labours rest
Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Appears in 570 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 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 Oh, 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 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 cometh rest;
sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
7 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!
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: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general; Heaven; Jesus Names and images for Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE
For all the saints, who from their labours rest
Hymn 27
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 96 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:18 First Line: Death may dissolve my body now Lyrics:
[Death may dissolve my body now,
And bear my spirit home;
Why do my minutes move so slow,
Nor my salvation come?
With heav'nly weapons I have fought
The battles of the Lord;
Finished my course, and kept the faith,
And wait the sure reward.]
God has laid up in heav'n for me
A crown which cannot fade;
The righteous Judge at that great day
Shall place it on my head.
Nor hath the King of grace decreed
This prize for me alone;
But all that love and long to see
Th' appearance of his Son.
Jesus the Lord shall guard me safe
From every ill design;
And to his heav'nly kingdom keep
This feeble soul of mine.
God is my everlasting aid,
And hell shall rage in vain;
To him be highest glory paid
And endless praise--Amen.
Hymn 27
Faith of Our Fathers
Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 829 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-7 First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! Living still
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy,
Whene'er we hear that glorious word:
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2 The martyrs, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free:
And truly blest would be our fate,
If we, like them, should die for thee.
Faith of the martyrs, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our mothers! Faith and pray'r
Shall win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God,
We shall all then indeed be free.
Faith of our mothers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
4 Faith of our fathers! We will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife:
And preach thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly deeds and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers
And can it be, that I should gain
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 285 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 Lyrics: 1 And can it be, that I should gain
an interest in the Saviour's blood?
Died he for me, who caused his pain --
for me, who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
2 'Tis mystery all: the Immortal dies!
Who can explore his strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
to sound the depths of love divine.
'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
let angel minds inquire no more.
3 He left his Father's throne above, --
so free, so infinite his grace --
emptied himself of all but love,
and bled for Adam's helpless race:
'tis mercy all, immense and free;
for, O my God, it found out me!
4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay
fast bound in sin and nature's night;
thine eye diffused a quickening ray;
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
my chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
5 No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in him, is mine!
Alive in him, my living Head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I approach the eternal throne,
and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death Used With Tune: SURREY (CAREY'S)
And can it be, that I should gain
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Author: George Duffield Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,787 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
ye soldiers of the cross,
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss;
from victory unto victory
his army shall he lead,
till every foe is vanquished
and Christ is Lord indeed.
2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict
in this his glorious day.
Ye that are brave, now serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger,
and all God's foes oppose.
3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you–
ye dare not trust your own;
put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls, or danger,
be never wanting there.
4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next, the victor's song:
to those who conquer evil
a crown of life shall be;
they with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.
Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Processional Hymns; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Crowns; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Processional Hymns Used With Tune: WEBB
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Now thank we all our God
Author: Martin Rinkart (1586-1649); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 688 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:18 Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God,
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom his world rejoices;
who from our mothers' arms
has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today.
2 Oh, may this bounteous God
through all our life be near us,
with ever-joyful hearts
and blessèd peace to cheer us,
to keep us in his grace,
and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all ills
in this world and the next.
3 All praise and thanks to God
who reigns in highest heaven --
the Father and the Son
and Spirit -- now be given:
the one, eternal God,
whom earth and heaven adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be evermore. Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; Family and Friends; God in Trinity; Mothering Sunday; Providence Used With Tune: NUN DANKET
Now thank we all our God
'Take up your cross,' the Saviour said
Author: Charles William Everest (1814-1877) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 Lyrics: 1 'Take up your cross,' the Saviour said,
'if you would my disciple be;
take up your cross, with willing heart,
and humbly follow after me.'
2 Take up your cross; let not its weight
fill your weak soul with vain alarm:
his strength shall bear your spirit up,
and brace your heart, and nerve your arm.
3 Take up your cross, nor heed the shame,
and let your foolish pride be still:
the Lord refused not even to die
upon a cross, on Calvary's hill.
4 Take up your cross, then, in his strength,
and calmly every danger brave;
it guides you to a better home,
and leads to victory o'er the grave.
5 Take up your cross and follow Christ,
nor think till death to lay it down;
for only those who bear the cross
may hope to wear the glorious crown. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Lent; Discipleship Used With Tune: BRESLAU
'Take up your cross,' the Saviour said
The Old Rugged Cross
Author: George Bennard Meter: Irregular Appears in 343 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suffering and shame;
and I love that old cross, where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.
Refrain:
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.
2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain]
3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
a wondrous beauty I see,
for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain]
4 To that old rugged cross I will ever be true,
its shame and reproach gladly bear;
then he'll call me some day to my home far away,
where his glory forever I'll share. [Refrain]
Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Cross of Christ; Jesus Christ Self-humiliation; Pardon; Sanctification; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS
The Old Rugged Cross
My Latest Sun is Sinking Fast
Author: Jefferson Hascall Appears in 200 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6 Refrain First Line: O come, angel band Topics: Funeral Hymns Used With Tune: LAND OF BEULAH
My Latest Sun is Sinking Fast
O thou who camest from above
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 176 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6 Lyrics: 1 O thou who camest from above
the pure celestial fire to impart,
kindle a flame of sacred love
on the mean altar of my heart.
2 There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source return,
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work, and speak, and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up thy gift in me:
4 Ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat,
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make the sacrifice complete. Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Chruch; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; Confirmation; Devotion Used With Tune: HEREFORD
O thou who camest from above
¿Soy Yo Soldado de Jesus?
Author: H. C. Ball Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 First Line: ¿Soy yo soldado de la cruz Refrain First Line: Después de la batalla Used With Tune: [¿Soy yo soldado de la cruz]
¿Soy Yo Soldado de Jesus?
Oh, for a closer walk with God
Author: William Cowper (1731-1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,367 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9 Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heavenly frame,
a light to shine upon the road
that leads me to the Lamb!
2 Where is the blessedness I knew
when first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
of Jesus and his word?
3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!
How sweet their memory still!
But they have left an aching void
the world can never fill.
4 Return, O Holy Dove! return,
sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
and drove thee from my breast.
5 The dearest idol I have known,
whate'er that idol be,
help me to tear it from thy throne,
and worship only thee.
6 So shall my walk be close with God,
calm and serene my frame;
so purer light shall mark the road
that leads me to the Lamb. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Our Response to Christ In Penitence; Holy Spirit name and images for; Penitence Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM (FENWICK)
Oh, for a closer walk with God
My Jesus, I Love Thee
Author: William R. Featherstone Meter: Irregular Appears in 1,079 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine 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, if ever I loved thee,
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, if ever I loved thee,
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now!
3 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, if ever I loved thee,
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now!
Topics: Crowns; Heaven; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Savior; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Love Our Love of Christ; Praise of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: AFFECTION
My Jesus, I Love Thee
Renewed fidelity and zeal
Appears in 510 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 First Line: Come, let us anew our journey pursue Topics: Time and Eternity New Year Used With Tune: KENDALL
Renewed fidelity and zeal
Who would true valour see
Author: John Bunyan (1628-1688) Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5 Appears in 151 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 Lyrics: 1 Who would true valour see,
let him come hither;
one here will constant be,
come wind, come weather;
there's no discouragement
shall make him once relent
his first avowed intent
to be a pilgrim.
2 Whoso beset him round
with dismal stories,
do but themselves confound;
his strength the more is.
No lion can him fright;
he'll with a giant fight,
but he will have a right
to be a pilgrim.
3 Hobgoblin nor foul friend
can daunt his spirit;
he knows he at the end
shall life inherit.
Then fancies fly away;
he'll fear not what men say;
he'll labour night and day
to be a pilgrim. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Conflict; Courage; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: MONK'S GATE
Who would true valour see
He'll Understand and Say “Well Done”
Author: Lucie E. Campbell, 1885-1963 Meter: 10.10.10.8 with refrain Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 First Line: If when you give the best of your service Refrain First Line: Oh, when I come to the end of my journey Lyrics: 1 If when you give the best of your service,
Telling the world that the Savior is come;
Be not dismayed when men don't believe you;
He understands; and say, "Well done."
Refrain:
Oh when I come to the end of my journey,
Weary of life and the battle is won;
Carrying the staff and the cross of redemption,
He'll understand and say, "Well done."
2 Misunderstood, the Savior of sinners,
Hung on the cross; He was God's only Son;
Oh! hear Him call His Father in Heav'n,
"Not my will, but Thine be done." [Refrain]
3 If when this life of labor is ended,
And the reward of the race you have run;
Oh! the sweet rest prepared for faithful
Will be His blest and final, "Well done." [Refrain]
4 But if you try and fail in your trying,
Hands sore and scarred from the work you've begun;
Take up your cross, run quickly to meet Him;
He'll understand; and say, "Well done." [Refrain] Topics: Cross of the believer; Faithfulness of the believer; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Used With Tune: WELL DONE
He'll Understand and Say “Well Done”
Shine Thou upon Us, Lord
Author: John Ellerton Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 Lyrics: 1 Shine thou upon us, Lord,
true light of men, today,
and through the written Word
thy very self display,
that so from hearts which burn
with gazing on thy face
thy little ones may learn
the wonders of thy grace.
2 Breathe thou upon us, Lord,
thy Spirit's living flame,
that so with one accord
our lips may tell thy name.
Give thou the hearing ear,
fix thou the wand'ring thought,
that those we teach may hear
the great things thou hast wrought.
3 Speak thou for us, O Lord,
in all we say of thee;
according to thy Word
let all our teaching be,
that so thy lambs may know
their own true Shepherd's voice,
where'er he leads them go,
and in his love rejoice.
4 Live thou within us, Lord;
thy mind and will be ours;
be thou belov'd, adored,
and served with all our pow'rs,
that so our lives may teach
thy children what thou art,
and plead, by more than speech,
for thee with ev'ry heart.
Topics: The Church Baptism; Church General Assembly; Holy Spirit Anointing of; Ministry Ordinations Used With Tune: LEONI
Shine Thou upon Us, Lord
I the good fight have fought
Author: C. Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 Topics: The Christian Life - Conflict and Suffering
I the good fight have fought
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
Author: Thomas Shepherd Appears in 1,194 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone,
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for everyone,
And there's a cross for me.
2 How happy are the saints above,
Who once went sorr'wing here;
But now they taste unmingled love,
And joy without a tear.
3 The consecrated cross I'll bear,
Till death shall set me free,
And then go home my crown to wear,
For there's a crown for me.
4 Upon the crystal pavement, down
At Jesus' piercèd feet,
Joyful, I'll cast my golden crown,
And His dear name repeat.
Amen.
Topics: Cross of Believer; Cross of Believer Used With Tune: [Must Jesus bear the cross alone] Text Sources: Other authors also
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Appears in 1,053 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve,
and press with vigor on;
a heav'nly race demands your zeal,
and an immortal crown,
and an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
hold you in full survey;
forget the steps already trod,
and onward urge your way,
and onward urge your way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice
that calls you from on high;
'tis his own hand presents the prize
to your aspiring eye,
to your aspiring eye.
4 That prize with peerless glories bright,
which shall new luster boast,
when victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems
shall blend in common dust,
shall blend in common dust.
5 Blest Savior, introduced by you,
have I my race begun;
and, crowned with vict'ry, at your feet
I'll lay my honors down,
I'll lay my honors down.
Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Pilgrimage and Guidance; The Christian Race; Rewards Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
Shall We Gather at the River
Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 745 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?
[Refrain:]
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river,
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
2 Ere we reach the shining river,
lay we every burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a robe and crown. (Refrain)
3 Soon we'll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace. (Refrain)
Topics: The Christian Life Death and Eternal Life; Funerals; Funerals; Heaven Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE
Shall We Gather at the River
By All Your Saints in Warfare
Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson, 1823-1913; Harlyn J. Kuschel, b. 1945; Gregory J. Wismar, b. 1946 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 96 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 Lyrics: 1 By all Your saints in warfare,
For all Your saints at rest,
Your holy name, O Jesus,
Forevermore be blest!
For You have won the battle
That they might wear the crown;
And now they shine in glory
Reflected from Your throne.
2 Insert the stanza appropriate to the day.
3 Then let us praise the Father
And worship God the Son
And sing to God the Spirit,
Eternal Three in One,
Till all the ransomed number
Fall down before the throne,
Ascribing pow'r and glory
And praise to God alone.
Saints and Martyrs (general):
4 Apostles, prophets, martyrs,
And all the noble throng
Who wear the spotless raiment
And raise the ceaseless song --
For these, passed on before us,
We offer praises due
And, walking in their footsteps,
Would live our lives for You.
St. Andrew, Apostle:
5 All praise, O Lord, for Andrew,
The first to welcome You,
Whose witness to his brother
Named You Messiah true.
May we, with hearts kept open
to You throughout the year,
Confess to friend and neighbor
Your advent ever near.
St. Thomas, Apostle:
6 All praise, O Lord, for Thomas,
Whose short-lived doubtings prove
Your perfect twofold nature,
The fullness of Your love.
To all who live with questions
A steadfast faith afford;
And grant us grace to know You,
True man, yet God and Lord.
St. Stephen, Martyr:
7 Praise for the first of martyrs
Who saw You ready stand
To help in time of torment,
To plead at God's right hand.
Like You, our suff'ring Savior,
His enemies he blessed,
With "Lord, receive my spirit,"
His faith, by death, confessed.
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist:
8 For Your belov'd disciple
Exiled to Patmos' shore,
And for his faithful record,
We praise You evermore.
Praise for the mystic vision
Through him to us revealed;
May we, in patience waiting,
With Your elect be sealed.
Holy Innocents, Martyrs:
9 All praise for infant martyrs,
Whom Your mysterious love
Called early from their warfare
To share Your home above.
O Rachel, cease your weeping;
Thy rest from earthly cares!
Lord, grant us crowns as brilliant
And faith as sure as theirs.
The Confession of St. Peter:
10 Praise for Your great apostle
So eager and so bold,
Thrice falling, yet repentant,
Thrice charged to feed Your fold.
Lord, make Your pastors faithful
To guard Your flock from harm,
And hold them when they waver
With Your almighty arm.
St. Timothy and St. Titus:
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The Conversion of St. Paul:
12 Praise for the light from heaven
And for the voice of awe;
Praise for the glorious vision
The persecutor saw.
O Lord, for Paul's conversion,
We bless Your name today;
Come shine within our darkness,
And guide us on our way.
St. Matthias, Apostle:
13 For one in place of Judas,
Th' apostles sought God's choice;
The lot fell to Matthias
For whom we now rejoice.
may we like true apostles
Your holy Church defend,
And not betray our calling
But serve You to the end.
St. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus:
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Topics: Feasts and Festivals; Church Militant; Church Triumphnt Used With Tune: KING'S LYNN
By All Your Saints in Warfare
The advent of our King
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1808-1876 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 Lyrics: 1 The advent of our King
our prayers must now employ,
and we must hymns of welcome sing
in strains of holy joy.
2 The everlasting Son
incarnate deigns to be;
himself a servant's form puts on,
to set his servants free.
3 Daughter of Sion, rise
to meet thy lowly King;
nor let thy faithless heart despise
the peace he comes to bring.
4 As judge, on clouds of light,
he soon will come again,
and his true members all unite
with him in heaven to reign.
5 All glory to the Son
who comes to set us free,
with Father, Spirit, ever One,
through all eternity. Topics: Advent; Advent I Year C Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS
The advent of our King
No te dé temor
Author: Fanny Crosby; T. M. Westrup Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 4:1-8 First Line: No te dé temor hablar por Cristo Lyrics: 1 No te dé temor hablar por Cristo;
haz que brille en ti su luz;
Al que te salvó confiesa siempre;
todo debes a Jesús.
Coro:
No te dé temor, no te dé temor,
nunca, nunca, nunca;
Es tu amante Salvador;
nunca, pues, te dé temor.
2 No te dé temor hacer por Cristo
cuanto de tu parte está;
Obra con amor, con fe y constancia;
tus trabajos premiará. [Coro]
3 No te dé temor sufrir por Cristo
los reproches, o el dolor;
Sufre con amor tus pruebas todas,
Cual sufrío tu Salvador. [Coro]
4 No te dé temor vivir por Cristo,
vía, verdad y vida es él;
Él te llevará con su ternura
a su célico vergel. [Coro] Topics: Confianza; Confidence; Conflicto y Victoria; Conflict and Victory; Evangelización; Evangelism; Jóvenes; Youths; Servicio Cristiano; Christian Service; Temor; Fear; Valor Cristiano; Christian Courage Used With Tune: NEVER BE AFRAID
No te dé temor
Lord of All Good
Author: Albert F. Bayly Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 First Line: Lord of all good, our gifts we bring to You Topics: Dedication Used With Tune: TOULON
Lord of All Good
Proclamemos la Palabra
Appears in 1,746 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 First Line: Si alguno habla, hable conforme a las palabras de Dios Topics: Biblia; Bible
Proclamemos la Palabra
What a friend we have in Jesus
Author: Joseph Scriven (1819-1886) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,691 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16 Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
oh, what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations,
is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged:
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness:
take it to the Lord in prayer.
3 Are we weak and heavy-laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Jesus is our only refuge:
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Devotion; Assurance; Grief; Prayer; Temptation Used With Tune: CONVERSE
What a friend we have in Jesus
Take my life, and let it be
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-79 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,197 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days,
let them flow in ceaseless praise.
2 Take my hands, and let them move
at the impulse of thy love.
ttake my feet, and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee.
3 Take my voice, and let me sing
always, only, for my King.
Take my lips, and let them be
filled with messages from thee.
4 Take my silver and my gold,
nothing, Lord, would I withhold.
Take my intellect, and use
every power as thou shalt choose.
5 Take my will and make it thine:
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne.
6 Take my love: my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure-store.
Take myself, and I will be
ever, only, all for thee. Topics: Commitment; Consecration; Devotion; Evangelism; Our Gifts to God Used With Tune: CHARLTON
Take my life, and let it be
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,175 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 First Line: Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
All creation, join to say Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
2 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!
3 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 892 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 First Line: Soldiers of Christ arise Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise
and put your armor on,
strong in the strength that God supplies
through his eternal Son;
strong in the Lord of hosts,
and in his mighty power,
who in the strength of Jesus trusts
is more than conqueror.
2 Stand, then, in his great might,
with all his strength endued,
and take, to arm you for the fight,
the weapons of our God;
from strength to strength go on,
wrestle and fight and pray;
tread all the powers of darkness down
and win the well-fought day.
3 Leave no unguarded place,
no weakness of the soul;
take every virtue, every grace,
and fortify the whole;
till, having all things done,
and all your conflicts past,
you overcome through Christ alone
and stand complete at last.
Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Demons; Church Final Victory; Spiritual Conflict; Demons; Descants Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Lord, Speak to Me
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 453 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 First Line: Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
in living echoes of thy tone;
as thou hast sought, so let me seek
thy erring children, lost and lone.
2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
the wand'ring and the wav'ring feet.
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
thy hung'ring ones with manna sweet.
3 O strengthen me that while I stand
firm on the Rock, and strong in thee,
I may stretch out a healing hand,
filled with thine own great charity.
4 O fill me with your fullness, Lord,
until my heart shall o'erflow
in kindling thought and glowing word,
thy love to tell, thy praise to show.
5 So send me, Lord, and let me be
an incarnation of thy care,
until thy blessed face I see,
thy rest, thy joy, thy glory share.
Topics: Call and Response Used With Tune: WINDHAM
Lord, Speak to Me
Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I Go
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 346 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 First Line: Forth in your name, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Forth in your name, O Lord, I go
my daily labor to pursue -
you only, Lord, resolved to know
in all I think or speak or do.
2 The task your wisdom has assigned
here let us cheerfully fulfill,
in all my work your presence find
and prove your good and perfect will.
3 Help me to bear your easy yoke,
in every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look
and hasten to that glorious day.
4 Then with delight may we employ
all that your bounteous grace has giv'n,
and run my earthly course with joy,
and closely walk with you to heav'n. Topics: Ministry and Christian Vocation; Labor and laborers; Life in Christ; Ministry; Steadfastness; Worship Used With Tune: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
Forth in Your Name, O Lord, I Go
Anywhere With Jesus
Author: Jessie Brown Pounds; Helen C. Alexander Dixon Appears in 227 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:18 First Line: Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go Refrain First Line: Anywhere, anywhere! Fear I cannot know Topics: Christian Life; Courage; Devotion; Following Jesus; Guidance; Loyalty; Temptation Used With Tune: SECURITY
Anywhere With Jesus
Pour out Thy Spirit from on high
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 209 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5 Topics: The Church Pastors and Teachers Used With Tune: HEBRON
Pour out Thy Spirit from on high
Ye holy angels bright
Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691; John Hampden Gurney, 1802-1862; Robert Chope, 1830-1928 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 114 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Topics: The Adoration of God Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH
Ye holy angels bright
Death and Judgment anticipated
Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1708-1788) Appears in 88 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 First Line: O God, mine inmost soul convert Topics: Alarm; Christ Judge; Christ Second Coming of; Eternity; Judgment; Life Solemnity of; Sinners Anxious Used With Tune: MERIBAH
Death and Judgment anticipated
The crowning hour
Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 80 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 First Line: Servant of God, well done! Topics: Death and Resurrection Used With Tune: JUDD
The crowning hour
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today
the strong Name of the Trinity;
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three.
2 I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation;
his baptism in the Jordan river;
his death on cross for my salvation;
his bursting from the spicèd tomb;
his riding up the heavenly way;
his coming at the day of doom:
I bind unto myself today.
3 I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the star-lit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward,
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
[verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c]
6 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong Name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation:
salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
Bear ye one another's burdens
Appears in 65 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 First Line: Thou God of truth and love Topics: Christian Fellowship Communion of Saints Used With Tune: HARWICH
Bear ye one another's burdens
I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light
Author: Kathleen Thomerson, 1934- Meter: 10.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 Refrain First Line: In him there is no darkness at all Used With Tune: HOUSTON
I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light
Prächtig kommt der Herr, mein könig
Author: J. H. C. Helmuth, 1745-1825 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 Topics: Auferstehung und Weltgericht
Prächtig kommt der Herr, mein könig
Guide My Feet
Meter: 8.8.8.10 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 First Line: Guide my feet while I run this race Topics: Pilgrimage; Trust; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: GUIDE MY FEET Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Guide My Feet
Give Me Jesus
Author: James Hansen, b. 1937 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7 First Line: In the morning when I rise Refrain First Line: Give me Jesus, give me Jesus Topics: Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Faith; Journey; Longing for God; Morning; Petition/Prayer; Morning Prayer Hymn; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Vigil for the Deceased; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Sending of the Catechumns for Election; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Rite of Election Used With Tune: [In the morning when I rise] Text Sources: Vs. 1, 4-6, and refrain: Spiritual
Give Me Jesus
Christ, be our light!
Author: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) Meter: 9.8.9.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2 First Line: Longing for light, we wait in darkness Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Light; Longing; Service; Social Concern Used With Tune: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
Christ, be our light!
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1 Lyrics: [Verses 1-4 are at #639a]
5 Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
[Verse 6 is at #639a] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: CLONMACNOISE
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Ven Tú, ¡Oh Rey Eterno!
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff; A. Archilla Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8 First Line: Ven tu, ¡oh Rey eterno! Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Ven Tú, ¡Oh Rey Eterno!
Ready now to spread my pinions
Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6 Topics: Death
Ready now to spread my pinions
Dich krönte Gott mit freuden
Author: B. Münter, 1735-1793 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Topics: Christliche Sinn und Wandel Nachfolge Christi
Dich krönte Gott mit freuden
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