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Take My Life, and Let It Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,280 hymnals Topics: Good Works First Line: Take my life and let it be Used With Tune: HENDON

All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Author: William Kethe Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 754 hymnals Topics: God His perfections; Church Covenant People; Church Lord's House; God Goodness of; God Immutability of; God Praise of; God Truth of; Work of Creation Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, come ye before him and rejoice. 2 The Lord ye know is God indeed; without our aid he did us make; we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take. 3 O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto; praise, laud, and bless his name always, for it is seemly so to do. 4 For why? The Lord our God is good, his mercy is forever sure; his truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure. Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Jesus, Master, whom I serve

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Good Works Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

The Blessings of the Pious and Charitable

Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: Thrice happy man who fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy man who fears the Lord, Loves his commands, and trusts his word; Honour and peace his days attend, And blessings to his seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his mind, To works of mercy still inclin'd: He lends the poor some present aid, Or gives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread That fill his neighbours round with dread, His heart is arm'd against the fear, For God with all his power is there. 4 His spirit fix'd upon the Lord Draws heavenly courage from his word; Amidst the darkness light shall rise, To cheer his heart and bless his eyes. 5 He hath dispers'd his alms abroad, His works are still before his God; His name on earth shall long remain, While envious sinners rage in vain. Scripture: Psalm 112

Fill Thou My Life

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 102 hymnals Topics: Good Works First Line: Fill Thou my life, O Lord, my God Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

I Sing the Almighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 484 hymnals Topics: God's Work Creation; God Goodness of; God Omnipresence of; God Power of Lyrics: 1 I sing th'almighty pow'r of God that made the mountains rise, that spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; the moon shines full at his command and all the stars obey. 2 I 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 I turn mine eye, if I survey the ground I tread or gaze upon the sky! 3 There's not a plant or flow'r 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 man can be, you, God, are present there. Scripture: Psalm 95:6 Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

The Death and Resurrection of Christ

Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Good Works profit Man, not God; Good Works profit Man, not God First Line: I set the Lord before my face Lyrics: 1 "I set the Lord before my face, "He bears my courage up; "My heart and tongue their joys express, "My flesh shall rest in hope. 2 "My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave "Where souls departed are; "Nor quit my body to the grave "To see corruption there. 3 "Thou wilt reveal the path of life, "And raise me to thy throne; "Thy courts immortal pleasure give, "Thy presence joys unknown. 4 [Thus, in the name of Christ the Lord, The holy David sung, And Providence fulfils the word Of his prophetic tongue. 5 Jesus, whom every saint adores, Was crucify'd and slain: Behold the tomb its prey restores, Behold he lives again. 6 When shall my feet arise and stand On heaven's eternal hills? There sits the Son at God's right hand, And there the Father smiles.] Scripture: Psalm 16

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 482 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Easter; Christian Year Easter; Goodness of Jesus Christ; Intercession of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work; Jesus Christ Resurrection Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives; What joy the blest assurance gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my everlasting Head! 2 He lives, to bless me with His love; He lives, to plead for me above; He lives, my hungry soul to feed; He lives, to help in time of need. 3 He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives, my mansion to prepare; He lives, to bring me safely there. 4 He lives, all glory to His name; He lives, my Savior still the same; What joy the blest assurance gives; I know that my Redeemer lives! Scripture: John 14:1 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

At the Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2,432 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Crucifixion; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed? And did my Sov'reign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a one as I? Refrain: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light, And the burden of my heart rolled away– It was there by faith I received my sight, And now I am happy all the day! 2 Was it for crimes that I have done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! [Refrain] 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide And shut His glories in, When God, the mighty Maker, died For man, the creature's sin. [Refrain] 4 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away– 'Tis all that I can do! [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 5:8 Used With Tune: HUDSON

Liberality rewarded

Appears in 91 hymnals Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: Happy is he that fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord, And follows his commands, Who lends the poor without reward, Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need; So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed. 3 No evil tidings shall surprise His well-establish'd mind; His soul to God, his refuge flies, And leaves his fears behind. 4 In times of danger and distress Some beams of light shall shine, To shew the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 5 His works of piety and of love Remain before the Lord; Honour on earth and joys above, Shall be his sure reward. Scripture: Psalm 112