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The Cross Of Christ

Author: Charles L. Ford Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: A heart, O God, that pain nor sorrow tireth Lyrics: 1 A heart, O God, that pain nor sorrow tireth, I see Thy will demands, my good requireth; May I this task, not thoughtless, but discerning, Be daily learning. 2 How oft, when murmuring at what Heav’n hath granted, We still but pluck the thorns our folly planted, "Christ’s cross" our own desert for sinful falling, Profanely calling. 3 But is his pain, Thy holy law who spurneth, Nor seeks Thy fear, nor Thy obedience learneth, Nor rues, but for some broken earthly bubble, A Christian trouble? 4 Yet even when Thou scourgest, Thy sweet pity Woos us again to the eternal city; Thou com’st to wake us from our sinful sleeping By pain and weeping. 5 But if I walk unblamed in all uprightness, The darkest cloud shall turn for me to brightness; Thou rulest, Lord! and all Thy paths are tending To good unending. 6 A pilgrim and a stranger now I wander, I seek not here my bliss—I find it yonder; O blessèd counterpoise! this moment’s sorrow— That bright tomorrow! 7 And if I causeless suffer, undeserving, For Christ’s dear sake, ne’er from His precepts swerving, Then safe I look, with all the ransomed nation, For His salvation. 8 Frail child of dust am I, by troubles driven; Yet in my need I lift my heart to Heaven; From thence firm trust and confidence I borrow For every sorrow. 9 Lift up thine eyes! Who guides yon orbèd motion? Who saith, "No further!" to the feet of ocean? Is He thy helper only? and not rather Thy tenderest Father? 10 He is all wise: wouldst thou His knowledge measure? Seek why He sends pain when thou choosest pleasure? Thou know’st not now; but thou shalt find hereafter For weeping, laughter. 11 Heav’nward He lifts us by this present grieving, That we, His Spirit’s holiness receiving, May soothe and bind, by strength to us imparted, The broken hearted. 12 The cross of Christ makes wise by patient bearing; Patience experience works; experience daring; A heart that dares in every conflict’s lightest: Hope for the brightest! Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM Text Sources: German; Tr.: Lyra Christi by Charles L. Ford (London: Houlston and Sons, 1874)

Ah, Holy Jesus, How Have You Offended

Author: Johann Heermann; Robert Seymour Bridges Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 135 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended, that mortal judgment has on you descended? By foes derided, by your own rejected, O most afflicted! 2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon you? It is my treason, Lord, that has undone you. 'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied you; I crucified you. 3 For me, dear Jesus, was your incarnation, your mortal sorrow, and your life's oblation; your death of anguish and your bitter passion, for my salvation. 4 Therefore, dear Jesus, since I cannot pay you, I do adore you and will ever pray you, think on your pity and your love unswerving, not my deserving. Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Cross of Christ; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Suffering of Christ; Lent; Atonement; Commitment & Dedication; Confession of Sin; Cross of Christ; Epiphany & Ministry of Christ; Suffering of Christ Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6 Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU

Ah! Lord our God, let them not be confounded

Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ah! Lord our God, let them not be confounded Who, though by want, and woe, and pain surrounded, Yet day and night still for Thy hope are sighing, To Thee are crying. 2 But put to shame Thy foes, who breathe defiance, And make their own vain might their sole reliance; O turn in mercy to Thy generation, Lord, have compassion! 3 We stand bereft of help, and poor and lonely. 'Twere vain to trust in man;--with Thee, Lord, only We may defeat the enemies around us Who seek to wound us. 4 Thou art our Champion who canst overthrow them, And save the little flock now crushed below them, We trust in Thee; for Jesus' sake be near us! Help, Helper hear us! Topics: Reformation

Al trono excelso, do en inmensa gloria

Author: Juan Bautista Cabrera, 1837-1916 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Al trono excelso, de en inmensa gloria, Supremo Dios, tu majestad reside, Suban las voces puras del ferviente Pueblo que pide. 2 Sobre la tierra, que por patria amada Te plugo darnos, libertades brillen; Y no consientas que se forjen nunca Yugos que humillen. 3 Pío derrama la esplendente lumbre De tu Evangelio que ilumina el mundo; De tu Evangelio, manantial de bienes Siempre fecundo. 4 Tu reino sea nuestra amada patria, Tu voluntad la ley que veneremos, La cruz de Cristo la gloriosa enseña Que tremolemos. 5 Danos tu gracia y bendición constantes, Mientras tengamos por mansión el suelo, Hasta el momento en que nos des la nueva Patria en el cielo. Amén. Topics: Ocasiones Especiales Patria; Special Occasion Homeland Used With Tune: DIE NACHT IST KOMMEN

All prophets hail Thee, from of old announcing

Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 3 hymnals

All-holy Father, king of endless glory

Author: Angela Tilby (born 1950) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 1 hymnal

As the disciples, when thy Son had left them

Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Holy Communion Scripture: Acts 2:42-46 Used With Tune: DIVA SERVATRIX

Bells in the High Tower

Author: Howard Box, 1926- Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Bells in the high tower, ringing o'er the white hills Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder Winter; Change; Seasons and Cycles Used With Tune: KRISZTUS URUNKNAK

Bending Before Thee

Author: John D. Coleridge, 1821-1894 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Bending before Thee, let our hymn go upwards Lyrics: 1 Bending before Thee, let our hymn go upwards, Bright as the sunshine breaking from the darkness. Thee we implore to guard us on our journey, Lord God Almighty. 2 Guard us in toil when fainting in the noonday, Guard us reposing under evening shadows. Guard us when midnight walks abroad in heaven, Lord God Almighty. 3 If the dread foe assail us with temptation, Hear us, O Lord, and save us from his danger. O keep us pure, O lead us to Thy presence. Lord God Almighty. 4 Glory to Thee, O Father everlasting! Glory to Thee, O Son and Holy Spirit! One in three Persons, infinite, unchanging! Lord God Almighty! Used With Tune: CLOISTERS