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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-1792 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #293 (2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: Psalm 40:16 First Line: All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Refrain First Line: And crown Him, crown Him Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall,
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him.
And crown Him Lord of all.
And crown Him Lord of all.
2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,
Ye ransomed from the fall,
Ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him.
And crown Him Lord of all.
And crown Him Lord of all.
3 Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe
On this terrestrial ball,
On this terrestrial ball,
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him.
And crown Him Lord of all.
And crown Him Lord of all.
4 Oh, that with yonder sacred throng
We at His feet may fall,
We at His feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, crown Him.
And crown Him Lord of all.
And crown Him Lord of all. Topics: Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ His Name; Worship and Adoration Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEM
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Jesu, lover of my soul
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788r Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #343a (2000) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Lyrics: 1 Jesu, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the gath'ring waters roll,
while the tempest still is high;
hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last.
2 Other refuge have I none,
hangs my helpless soul on thee;
leave, ah, leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring;
cover my defenceless head
with the shadow of thy wing.
3 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cleanse from ev'ry sin;
let the healing streams abound,
make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
freely let me take of thee,
spring thou up within my heart,
rise to all eternity.
Topics: Protection; Year A Easter 2; Year A Easter 5; Year A Epiphany 4; Year A Proper 21; Year A Proper 4; Year B Lent 1; Year C Advent 1; Year C Proper 10; Year C Proper 21; Year C Proper 7; Years A, B, and C Monday of Holy Week Languages: English Tune Title: ABERYSTWYTH
Jesu, lover of my soul
Jesu, lover of my soul
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788r Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #343b (2000) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Lyrics: 1 Jesu, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the gath'ring waters roll,
while the tempest still is high;
hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last.
2 Other refuge have I none,
hangs my helpless soul on thee;
leave, ah, leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring;
cover my defenceless head
with the shadow of thy wing.
3 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cleanse from ev'ry sin;
let the healing streams abound,
make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
freely let me take of thee,
spring thou up within my heart,
rise to all eternity. Topics: Protection; Year A Easter 2; Year A Easter 5; Year A Epiphany 4; Year A Proper 21; Year A Proper 4; Year B Lent 1; Year C Advent 1; Year C Proper 10; Year C Proper 21; Year C Proper 7; Years A, B, and C Monday of Holy Week Languages: English Tune Title: HOLLINGSIDE
Jesu, lover of my soul
Un canto de alabanza
Hymnal: Celebremos Su Gloria #399 (1992) Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5 First Line: Al Señor esperé pacientemente Topics: Comunión con Dios; Communion with God Languages: Spanish
Un canto de alabanza
I Waited Patiently for the Lord
Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #801 (1985) Scripture: Psalm 40 First Line: I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. Topics: Scripture Readings
I Waited Patiently for the Lord
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Author: Peter Williams, 1722-1796; William Williams, 1717-1791 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #501 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Scripture: Psalm 40:17 Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty--
hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
feed me till I want no more,
feed me till I want no more.
2 Open now the crystal fountain,
whence the healing stream doth flow;
let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield,
be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside;
bear me through the swelling current,
land me safe on Canaan’s side:
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever give to thee,
I will ever give to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The Covenant Hymnal #299 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Topics: God Glory; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Liberation; Music and Singing; Praise to Christ Jesus; Witness Tune Title: AZMON
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #306 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 40 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 Jesus! the name that charms our fears
and bids our sorrows cease;
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life, and health, and peace.
3 He speaks; and, listening to his voice,
new life the dead receive;
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,
the humble poor believe.
4 Hear him, ye deaf, ye voiceless ones,
your loosened tongues employ;
ye blind, behold your Saviour come,
and leap, ye lame, for joy!
5 My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
the honours of thy name. Topics: Healing; Jesus, Name of; Praise of God; Name of Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: RICHMOND
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
A Charge to Keep I Have
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #588 (2003) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 40:8 Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have,
a God to glorify,
a never-dying soul to save,
and fit it for the sky.
2 To serve the present age,
my calling to fulfill,
O may it all my powers engage
to do my Master's will!
3 Arm me with watchful care
as in thy sight to live,
and now thy servant, Lord,
prepare a strict account to give!
4 Help me to watch and pray,
and still on thee rely,
O let me not my trust betray,
but press to realms on high.
Languages: English Tune Title: BOYLSTON
A Charge to Keep I Have
I love to tell the story
Author: Katherine Hankey Hymnal: The Presbyterian Book of Praise #557 (1897) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:9-10 Topics: Hymns for the Young The Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY
I love to tell the story
I Love to Tell the Story
Author: A. Catherine Hankey, 1834-1911 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #560 (2003) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story
because I know 'tis true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else can do.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story,
'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
2 I love to tell the story,
'tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it,
more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story,
for some have never heard
the message of salvation
from God's own Holy Word. [Refrain]
3 I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting
to hear it like the rest.
And when in scenes of glory
I sing the new, new song,
'twill be the old, old story
that I have loved so long. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: HANKEY
I Love to Tell the Story
I Love to Tell the Story
Author: Catherine Hankey Hymnal: Voices Together #761 (2020) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:7-10 Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above:
of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true.
It satisfies my longings as nothing else could do.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story,
’twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
2 I love to tell the story. ’Tis pleasant to repeat
what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet.
I love to tell the story, for some have never heard
the message of salvation from God’s own holy word. [Refrain]
3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song,
’twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. [Refrain] Topics: Confessing Faith; Jesus Christ Love of; Praise; Salvation Tune Title: HANKEY
I Love to Tell the Story
O worship the King, all glorious above
Author: Robert Grant (1779-1838) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #127 (2005) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all glorious above;
O gratefully sing his power and his love;
our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendour 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 thunder-clouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
3 The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, thy power 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, in lowlier ways,
with true adoration shall sing to thy praise. Topics: God in majesty; Providence Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER
O worship the King, all glorious above
O worship the King, all glorious above
Author: Robert Grant (1779-1838) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #127 (2008) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all glorious above;
O gratefully sing his power and his love;
our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendour 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 thunder-clouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
3 The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, thy power 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.
4 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!
5 O measureless might, ineffable love!
While angels delight to hymn thee above,
the humbler creation, in lowlier ways,
with true adoration shall sing to thy praise. Topics: God in majesty; Providence Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER
O worship the King, all glorious above
The solid Rock
Author: Rev. Edward Mote Hymnal: Songs of Praise with Tunes #268 (1889) Scripture: Psalm 40:2 First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Topics: Christ King of saints; Christ Righteousness of; Christ Rock of Ages; Hope In Christ; Sinners Rejoicing in Hope Tune Title: STELLA
The solid Rock
The solid rock
Author: Rev. Edward Mote (1797-1874) Hymnal: Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #322 (1891) Scripture: Psalm 40:2 First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Refrain First Line: On Christ the solid rock I stand Topics: Christ Resurrection of; Christ Resurrection of; Hope In Christ; Sinners Rejoicing in Hope Languages: English Tune Title: STELLA
The solid rock
My Hope Is Built (Mi esperanza firme está)
Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874; Juan N. de los Santos, 1876-1944; María Eugenia Cornou, b. 1969; Dianne Zandstra, b. 1952 Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #324 (2019) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:2 First Line: My hope is built on nothing less (Mi esperanza firme está) Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand (Jesús será mi protección) Topics: Confianza; Trust; Esperanza; Hope; Faith; Fe; Jesucristo Vida en; Jesus Christ Life In Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: SOLID ROCK
My Hope Is Built (Mi esperanza firme está)
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Author: Edward Mote Hymnal: Glory to God #353 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
2 When darkness seems to hide his face,
I rest on his unchanging grace;
in every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain]
3 His oath, his covenant, his blood
support me in the whelming flood;
when all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain]
4 When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found,
dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Topics: Atonement; Christ's Return and Judgment; Grace; Hope; Jesus Christ Advent; Trusting in the Promises of God Languages: English Tune Title: SOLID ROCK
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Blessed Assurance
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #426 (2003) Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:3 First Line: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending, bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ASSURANCE
Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #514 (1990) Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.
[Refrain:]
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long;
this is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
angels descending, bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain)
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. (Refrain)
Topics: Assurance; Joy; Saving Work of Christ; Submission; Testimony Languages: English Tune Title: ASSURANCE
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine
I Need Thee Every Hour
Author: Annie S. Hawks; Robert Lowry Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #196 (1957) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:17 Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
Refrain:
I need Thee, O I need Thee,
Every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee!
2 I need Thee every hour;
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly, and abide,
Or life is vain. [Refrain]
4 I need Thee every hour;
Teach me Thy will,
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill. [Refrain]
5 I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son. [Refrain]
Amen. Tune Title: NEED
I Need Thee Every Hour
I Need Thee Every Hour
Author: Robert Lowry; Annie S. Hawks Hymnal: The Hymnbook #324 (1955) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:17 Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No other voice but Thine
Can peace afford.
Refrain:
I need Thee, O I need Thee,
Every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Saviour—
I come to Thee!
2 I need Thee every hour;
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need Thee every hour;
Teach me Thy will,
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill. [Refrain]
4 I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Aspiration; Christ Friend; Christ Master; Christ Strength and Refuge; Devotion; Hope; Trust; Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Tune Title: NEED
I Need Thee Every Hour
I Need Thee Every Hour
Author: Annie S. Hawks, 1835-1918; Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Hymnal: The Covenant Hymnal #449 (1996) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:17 First Line: I need thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need thee, O I need thee Topics: Assurance in Doubt; God Presence; Guidance in Pilgrimage Tune Title: NEED
I Need Thee Every Hour
I Need Thee Every Hour
Author: Robert Lowry; Annie S. Hawks Hymnal: Glory to God #735 (2013) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:17 Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour,
most gracious Lord;
no tender voice like thine
can peace afford.
Refrain:
I need thee, O I need thee,
every hour I need thee!
O bless me now, my Savior--
I come to thee!
2 I need thee every hour;
stay thou near by;
temptations lose their power
when thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need thee every hour;
teach me thy will,
and thy rich promises
in me fulfill. [Refrain]
4 I need thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed,
thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Life; Discipleship and Mission; Personal Peace; Prayer; Temptation; Trusting in the Promises of God; Will of God Languages: English Tune Title: NEED
I Need Thee Every Hour
I Need Thee Ev'ry Hour
Author: Annie S. Hawks; Robert Lowry Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #740 (1995) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:17 Refrain First Line: I need thee, O I need thee Lyrics: 1 I need thee ev'ry hour,
most gracious Lord;
no other voice but thine
can peace afford.
Refrain:
I need thee, O I need thee,
ev'ry hour I need thee!
O bless me now, my Savior -
I come to thee!
2 I need thee ev'ry hour;
stay thou near by;
temptations lose their pow'r
when thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need thee ev'ry hour;
teach me thy will,
and thy rich promises
in me fulfill. [Refrain]
4 I need thee ev'ry hour,
most Holy One;
O make me thine indeed,
thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Topics: Prayer; Christ--Presence of; Prayer; Trust and Confidence Languages: English Tune Title: NEED
I Need Thee Ev'ry Hour
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #606 (1998) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Psalm 40 Topics: Lent (season); Penitence Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT WILL'S MACHEN
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
I Am Coming to the Cross
Author: WIlliam McDonald (1820-1901) Hymnal: The Hymnbook #278 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Scripture: Psalm 40:17 Lyrics: 1 I am coming to the cross;
I am poor and weak and blind;
I am counting all but dross;
I shall full salvation find.
2 Long my heart has sighed for Thee;
Long has evil reigned within;
Jesus sweetly speaks to me--
"I will cleanse you from all sin."
3 Here I give my all to Thee--
Friends and time and earthly store;
Soul and body Thine to be--
Wholly Thine forevermore.
4 Jesus comes! He fills my soul!
Perfected in Him I am;
I am every whit made whole:
Glory, glory to the Lamb!
5 I am trusting, Lord, in Thee,
Blessed Lamb of Calvary;
Humbly at Thy cross I bow,
Save me, Jesus, save me now.
Amen. Topics: Christ Call, Answering His; Commitment; Forgiveness; Penitence; Life in Christ Repentance and Forgiveness Tune Title: COMING TO THE CROSS
I Am Coming to the Cross
Sweet is the work, my God, my King
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Common Praise #580 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 40:5 Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the work, my God, my King,
to praise thy name, give thanks and sing,
to show thy love by morning light,
and talk of all thy truth at night.
2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest,
no mortal cares disturb my breast;
O may my heart in tune be found,
like David's harp of solemn sound!
3 My heart shall triumph in the Lord,
and bless his works, and bless his word;
thy works of grace, how bright they shine,
how deep thy counsels, how divine!
4 And I shall share a glorious part,
when grace has well refined my heart,
and fresh supplies of joy are shed,
like holy oil, to cheer my head.
5 Then shall I see and hear and know
all I desired or wished below;
and every power find sweet employ
in that eternal world of joy. Topics: Proper 4 Year B; Proper 6 Year B; Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Languages: English Tune Title: DEEP HARMONY
Sweet is the work, my God, my King
My dear Redeemer and my Lord!
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #174 (1873) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8 Lyrics: 1 My dear Redeemer and my Lord!
I read my duty in thy Word;
But in thy life the law appears
Drawn out in living characters.
2 Cold mountains and the midnight air
Witnessed the fervor of thy prayer;
The desert thy temptations knew,
Thy conflict, and thy victory too.
3 Be thou my pattern; make me bear
More of thy gracious image here;
Then God, the Judge, shall own my name
Among the followers of the Lamb. Topics: Christ Life, Office, and Example; Christ our Pattern
My dear Redeemer and my Lord!
Through all the changing scenes of life
Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715; Nicholas Brady, 1659-1726 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #638 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3 Topics: Conflict, Suffering and Doubt Languages: English Tune Title: WILTSHIRE
Through all the changing scenes of life
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Hymnal: Common Praise #512 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 40:2 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 wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
thy hungering 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 loving hand
to wrestlers with the troubled sea.
4 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
the precious things thou dost impart;
and wing my words, that they may reach
the hidden depths of many a heart.
5 O give thine own sweet rest to me,
that I may speak with soothing power
a word in season, as from thee,
to weary ones in needful hour.
6 O use me, Lord, use even me,
just as thou wilt, and when, and where,
until thy blessèd face I see,
thy rest, thy joy, thy glory share. Topics: Fifth Sunday Before Lent Year A; Fifth Sunday Before Lent Year B; Proper 18 Year A; Proper 22 Year C; Proper 24 Year B Languages: English Tune Title: THE HOLY SON
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #542 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
in living echoes of your tone;
as you have sought, so let me seek
your erring children lost and lone.
2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
the wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
your hungering ones with manna sweet.
3 O strengthen me, that, while I stand
firm on the rock, secure and free,
I may stretch out a loving hand
to wrestlers with the troubled sea.
4 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
the precious things which you impart;
and wing my words, that they may reach
the hidden depths of many a heart.
5 O fill me with your fullness, Lord,
until my very heart o'erflow
in kindling thought and glowing word,
your love to tell, your praise to show.
6 O use me, Lord, use even me,
just as you will, and when, and where,
until at last your face I see,
your rest, your joy, your glory share. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Dedication of people Languages: English Tune Title: WINSCOTT
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #542 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
in living echoes of your tone;
as you have sought, so let me seek
your erring children lost and lone.
2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
the wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
your hungering ones with manna sweet.
3 O strengthen me, that, while I stand
firm on the rock, secure and free,
I may stretch out a loving hand
to wrestlers with the troubled sea.
4 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
the precious things which you impart;
and wing my words, that they may reach
the hidden depths of many a heart.
5 O fill me with your fullness, Lord,
until my very heart o'erflow
in kindling thought and glowing word,
your love to tell, your praise to show.
6 O use me, Lord, use even me,
just as you will, and when, and where,
until at last your face I see,
your rest, your joy, your glory share. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Dedication of people Languages: English Tune Title: WINSCOTT
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light
Author: Francis Scott Key, 1779-1843 Hymnal: The Hymnal #483 (1956) Scripture: Psalm 40:4 Topics: The Nations; National and World Peace; War; The Kingdom of God on Earth The Nation, Peace Tune Title: THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumptre Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #7 (1957) Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks and sing.
2 With all the angel choirs,
With all the saints on earth,
Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth! [Refrain]
3 Still lift your standard high,
Still march in firm array,
As warriors through the darkness toil
Till dawns the golden day. [Refrain]
4 Yes, on through life's long path,
Still chanting as ye go;
From youth to age, by night and day,
In gladness and in woe. [Refrain]
5 Then on, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your glorious banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise Tune Title: MARION
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumpre Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #353 (2013) Scripture: Psalm 40:3 First Line: Rejoice, O pure in heart! Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O pure in heart!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
Your festal banner wave on high,
the cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
2 Yes, on through life's long path,
still chanting as you go;
from youth to age, by night and day,
in gladness and in woe. [Refrain]
3 At last the march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest;
the pilgrims find their home at last,
Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain]
4 Praise God, who reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore:
the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore. [Refrain] Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jerusalem; Communion of the Saints; Doxologies; Jesus Christ Confidence in; Joy; Occasional Services New Year; Perseverance; Walk with God Languages: English Tune Title: MARION
Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumptre Hymnal: The Hymnbook #407 (1955) Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice give thanks, and sing:
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice,
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
2 Still lift your standard high,
Still march in firm array;
As warriors through the darkness toil
Till dawns the golden day. [Refrain]
3 Yes, on through life's long path,
Still chanting as ye go;
From youth to age, by night and day,
In gladness and in woe. [Refrain]
4 Then on, ye pure in heart,
Rejoice give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ your King. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Cross, The; Gratitude; Joy; Processionals; Life in Christ Joy Tune Title: MARION
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
Author: Edward H. Plumptre Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #561 (1987) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O pure in heart,
rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
your festal banner wave on high,
the cross of Christ your King.
Refrain:
Rejoice, rejoice,
rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
2 Bright youth and snow-crowned age,
both men and women, raise
on high your free, exulting song,
declare God's wondrous praise. Refrain
3 Still lift your standard high,
still chanting as you go,
from youth to age, by night and day,
in gladness and in woe. Refrain
4 At last the march shall end;
the wearied ones shall rest,
the pilgrims reach their home at last,
Jerusalem the blest. Refrain
5 Praise God, who reigns on high,
the Lord whom we adore:
the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
one God forevermore. Refrain
Topics: Doxologies; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Cross of Christ; Family; Praise & Adoration; Walk with God; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Cross of Christ; Doxologies; Family; Joy; Kingdom; Opening of Worship; Praise & Adoration; Rest; Salvation; Trinity; Walk with God Languages: English Tune Title: MARION
Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
Christ for the World We Sing!
Author: Samuel Wolcott Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #640 (1995) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Lyrics: 1 Christ for the world we sing!
The world to Christ we bring
with loving zeal;
the poor and them that mourn,
the faint and overborne,
sin-sick and sorrow-worn,
whom Christ does heal.
2 Christ for the world we sing!
The world to Christ we bring
with fervent prayer,
the wayward and the lost,
by restless passions tossed,
redeemed at countless cost
from dark despair.
3 Christ for the world we sing!
The world to Christ we bring
with one accord
with us the work to share,
with us reproach to dare,
with us the cross to bear
for Christ our Lord.
4 Christ for the world we sing!
The world to Christ we bring
with joyful song,
the new-born souls whose days,
reclaimed from error's ways,
inspired with hope and praise,
to Christ belong. Topics: Ministry and Christian Vocation; Christ--Presence of; Christian Service; God--Kingdom of; Ministry; Social ministry; Spread of the Gospel Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN
Christ for the World We Sing!
Sunshine in My Soul
Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #233 (1980) Scripture: Psalm 40:3 First Line: There is sunshine in my soul today Refrain First Line: O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine Lyrics: 1 There is sunshine in my soul today,
More glorious and bright
Than glows in any earthly sky,
For Jesus is my light.
Chorus:
O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine,
When the peaceful, happy moments roll;
When Jesus shows His smiling face,
There is sunshine in my soul.
2 There is music in my soul today,
A carol to my King;
And Jesus, listening, can hear
The songs I cannot sing. (Chorus)
3 There is springtime in my soul today,
For when the Lord is near
The dove of peace sings in my heart,
The flow'rs of grace appear. (Chorus)
4 There is gladness in my soul today,
And hope and praise and love,
For blessings which He gives me now,
For joys "laid up above." (Chorus)
Topics: Christ Light; Christ Light Languages: English Tune Title: [There is sunshine in my soul today]
Sunshine in My Soul
There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today
Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #399 (1974) Meter: 9.6.8.6 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Refrain First Line: O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine Lyrics: 1 There is sunshine in my soul today,
More glorious and bright
Than glows in any earthly sky,
For Jesus is my light.
Refrain:
O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine,
When the peaceful, happy moments roll;
When Jesus shows His smiling face,
There is sunshine in my soul.
2 There is music in my soul today,
A carol to my King;
And Jesus, listening, can hear
The songs I cannot sing. (Refrain)
3 There is springtime in my soul today,
For when the Lord is near
The dove of peace sings in my heart,
The flow'rs of grace appear. (Refrain)
4 There is gladness in my soul today,
And hope and praise and love,
For blessings which He gives me now,
For joys "laid up above." (Refrain) Topics: Testimony, Hymns of Languages: English Tune Title: SUNSHINE
There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today
I Surrender All (Salvador, a ti me rindo)
Author: Judson W. Van De Venter, 1855-1939; A. R. Salas Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #619 (2019) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 40 First Line: All to Jesus I surrender (Salvador, a ti me rindo) Lyrics: 1 All to Jesus I surrender,
All to him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust him,
In his presence daily live.
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly thine;
Let me feel thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that thou art mine. [Refrain]
3 All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to thee;
Fill me with thy love and power,
Let thy blessing fall on me. [Refrain]
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1 Salvador, a ti me rindo
y obedezco sólo a ti;
mi guiador, mi fortaleza,
todo encuentra mi alma en ti.
Estribillo:
Yo me rindo a ti,
yo me rindo a ti;
mis flaquezas y pecados,
todo traigo a ti.
2 Salvador, a ti me rindo,
por entero doy mi ser;
que tu Espíritu me llene
y de ti senta el poder. [Estribillo]
3 Salvador, a ti me rindo
¡cuánta paz a mi alma das!
Yo a tu causa me consagro,
y tu amor, mi amor será. [Estribillo]
Topics: Discipleship; Discipulado; Entrega; Surrender; Ministerio; Ministry; Offering of Heart, Life, and Self; Ofrenda del Corazón, vida y Propio Ser Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: SURRENDER
I Surrender All (Salvador, a ti me rindo)
Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
Author: Adelaide A. Pollard, 1862-1934 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #486 (2003) Meter: 5.4.5.4 D Scripture: Psalm 40:8 Lyrics: 1 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after thy will,
while I am waiting yielded and still.
2 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,
as in thy presence humbly I bow.
3 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
Power– all power– surely is thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!
4 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute sway!
Fill with thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me! Languages: English Tune Title: ADELAIDE
Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #73 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 40:10 Lyrics: 1 Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme,
Awake, my voice, and sing
The mighty works, or mightier name,
Of our eternal King.
2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness,
And sound his power abroad,
Sing the sweet promise of his grace,
And the performing God.
3 Proclaim salvation from the Lord,
For wretched, dying men:
His hand hath writ the sacred word
With an immortal pen.
4 Engraved as in eternal brass
The mighty promise shines;
Nor can the powers of darkness 'rase
Those everlasting lines.
5 His every word of grace is strong,
As that which built the skies;
The voice that rolls the stars along,
Speaks all the promises.
6 Now shall my fainting heart rejoice,
To know thy favor sure;
I trust the all-creating voice,
And faith desires no more.
Topics: Attributes of God Faithfulness; Faithfulness
Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme
The day you gave us, Lord, has ended
Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #220 (2005) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Scripture: Psalm 40:16 Lyrics: 1 The day you gave us, Lord, has ended;
the darkness falls at your behest;
to you our morning hymns ascended,
your praise shall sanctify our rest.
2 We thank you that your Church unsleeping,
while earth rolls onwards into light,
through all the world her watch is keeping,
nor rests from worship day or night.
3 As o'er each continent and island
the dawn leads on another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor dies the song of praise away.
4 The sun that bids us rest is waking
your children 'neath the western sky,
and hour by hour fresh lips are making
your wondrous deeds resound on high.
5 So be it, Lord! your throne shall never,
like earths proud empires, pass away;
your kingdom stands and grows for ever,
till all your creatures own your sway. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the morning and evening; Kingdom of God Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CLEMENT
The day you gave us, Lord, has ended
The day you gave us, Lord, has ended
Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #220 (2008) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Scripture: Psalm 40:16 Lyrics: 1 The day you gave us, Lord, has ended;
the darkness falls at your behest;
to you our morning hymns ascended,
your praise shall sanctify our rest.
2 We thank you that your Church unsleeping,
while earth rolls onwards into light,
through all the world her watch is keeping,
nor rests from worship day or night.
3 As o'er each continent and island
the dawn leads on another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor dies the song of praise away.
4 The sun that bids us rest is waking
your children 'neath the western sky,
and hour by hour fresh lips are making
your wondrous deeds resound on high.
5 So be it, Lord! your throne shall never,
like earths proud empires, pass away;
your kingdom stands and grows for ever,
till all your creatures own your sway. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the morning and evening; Kingdom of God Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CLEMENT
The day you gave us, Lord, has ended
Behold the glories of the Lamb
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #223 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Lyrics: 1 Behold the glories of the Lamb,
Amidst his Father's throne!
Prepare new honors for his name,
And songs before unknown.
2 Let elders worship at his feet,
The Church adore around;
With vials full of odors sweet,
And harps of sweeter sound.
3 Now to the Lamb that once was slain,
Be endless blessings paid;
Salvation, glory, joy, remain
Forever on thy head.
4 Thou hast redeemed our souls with blood,
Hast set the prisoners free;
Hast made us kings and priests to God;
And we shall reign with thee.
Topics: Christ Intercession and Reign; The Glories of the Lamb
Behold the glories of the Lamb
The Lord Jehovah reigns
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Together in Song #117 (1999) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 40 Lyrics: 1 The Lord Jehovah reigns,
his throne is built on high;
the garments he assumes
are light and majesty:
his glories shine with beams so bright
no mortal eye can bear the sight.
2 The thunders of his hand
keep the wide world in awe;
his wrath and justice stand
to guard his holy law;
and where his love resolves to bless
his truth confirms and seals his grace.
3 Through all his ancient works
amazing wisdom shines,
confounds the powers of hell
and breaks their cursed designs;
strong is his arm, and shall fulfil
his great decrees, his sovereign will.
4 And can this mighty King
of Glory condescend?
And will he write his name
My Father and my Friend?
I love his name, I love his word;
join, all my powers, and praise the Lord. Topics: Evil; Glory of God; Grace; Judgment of God; Law of God; Our Love to God; Providence; Salvation; Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: ST JOHN
The Lord Jehovah reigns
I Was Sinking Deep in Sin (Love Lifted Me)
Author: James Rowe, 1865-1933 Hymnal: This Far By Faith #188 (1999) Scripture: Psalm 40:2 First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore,
very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more;
but the master of the sea heard my despairing cry,
from the waters lifted me, now safe am I.
Refrain:
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
2 All my heart to him I give, ever to him I'll cling,
in his blessed presence live, ever his praises sing;
love so mighty and so true merits my soul's best songs;
faithful loving service, too, to him belongs. [Refrain]
3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves;
he will lift you by his love out of the angry waves;
he's the master of the sea, billows his will obey;
he your Savior true will be: be saved today. [Refrain] Topics: Healing, Forgiveness; Love; Struggle, Faith Languages: English Tune Title: SAFETY
I Was Sinking Deep in Sin (Love Lifted Me)
Love Lifted Me
Author: James Rowe Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #308 (1980) Scripture: Psalm 40:2 First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin,
Far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within,
Sinking to rise no more,
But the Master of the sea
Heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me,
Now safe am I.
Chorus:
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me!
2 All my heart to Him I give,
Ever to Him I’ll cling,
In His blessed presence live,
Ever His praises sing,
Love so mighty and so true
Merits my soul’s best songs;
Faithful, loving service, too,
To Him belongs. (Chorus)
3 Souls in danger, look above,
Jesus completely saves;
He will lift you by His love
Out of the angry waves.
He’s the Master of the sea,
Billows His will obey,
He your Savior wants to be--
Be saved today. (Chorus)
Topics: Christ Love; Christ Love Languages: English Tune Title: [I was sinking deep in sin]
Love Lifted Me
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