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By the holy hills surrounded

Author: C.J.P. Spitta Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 By the holy hills surrounded, On her firm base securely rounded, Stands fast the city of the Lord; None shall rend her, walls asunder; On her men look with fear and wonder; And mark who here keeps watch and ward. He slumbers not, nor sleeps, Who His loved Israel keeps, Hallelunah! Happy the race Who through God's grace Shall have in her their dwelling place! 2 Zion's gates Jehovah loveth, And with especial grace approveth; He maketh fast her bolts and bars; Those who dwell in her He blesses, And comforts them in their distresses Who cast on Him their griefs and cares. How wonderful the grace With which He doth embrace All His people! City of God, How sweet the abode On which such blessings are bestowed! 3 Taught in thee is a salvation Unknown to every other nation; There great and holy things are heard; In the midst of thee abiding, Enlightening, comforting, and guiding, Thou hast the Spirit and the word; There breathing peace around Is heard the joyful sound, Grace and mercy! How sweet that is Which here speaks peace, There crowns with everlasting bliss. 4 Mother thou of every nation Which here hath sought and found salvation, O Zion, yet on earth shalt be: Hark, what shouts the air are rending? What cries to heaven's gates ascending! All our fresh springs shall be in thee. From thee the waters burst, To slake our burning thirst, Hallelujah! From sin and death God's own word saith That He alone delivereth. Topics: The Church Foundation and Nature; The Church Foundation and Nature; Church of Christ; Kingdom of Christ Used With Tune: [By the holy hills surrounded]

Rise! To Arms! With Prayer Employ You

Author: Wilhelm Erasmus Arends, 1677-1721; John M. Sloan, 1835-after 1890 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you, O Christians, lest the foe destroy you; For Satan has designed your fall. Wield God’s word, the weapon glorious; Against all foes be thus victorious, For God protects you from them all. Fear not the hordes of hell, Here is Emmanuel. Hail the Savior! The strong foes yield To Christ, our shield, And we, the victors, hold the field. 2 Cast afar this world’s vain pleasure And boldly strive for heav'nly treasure. Be steadfast in the Savior’s might. Trust the Lord, who stands beside you, For Jesus from all harm will hide you. By faith you conquer in the fight. Take courage, weary soul! Look forward to the goal! Joy awaits you. The race well run, Your long war won, Your crown shines splendid as the sun. 3 Wisely fight, for time is fleeting; The hours of grace are fast retreating; Short, short is this our earthly way. When the Lord the dead will waken And sinners all by fear are shaken, The saints with joy will greet that day. Praise God, our triumph’s sure. We need not long endure Scorn and trial. Our Savior King His own will bring To that great glory which we sing. Topics: The Church Militant Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

Tack, o Gud, att du mig tagit

Author: N. Forsander Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Tack, o Gud, att du mig tagit Till barn och mi från synden tvagit I dopets bad och Jesu namn! Himlaarf mig då blef gifvet, I lifvets bok mitt namn blef skrifvet Och jesus slöt mig i sin famn. Som pilgrim styrkes jag Af denna högtidsdag. Käre Jesus, I salig stund, På dopets grund, Du mig upptog i ditt förbund. 2 Jesus Krist, från synder mina Och dom och död och evig pina Du löst mig med ditt dyra blod. Dig för denna dyra gåfva I tro jag tjäna vill och lofva, Därtill mig gif din Ande god. Mig Jesus sökt och fann, Och han mitt hjärta vann. Högtidsstunder Han nu beskär Och har mig kär, Ty han har köpt mig som jag är. 3 Världen är så full af strider, Af synden i mitt kött jag lider; Men Jesus du är mitt försvar. Tröst och kraft du ger i ordet Och möter mig vid nådebordet; För syndaren du offrat har Dig själf,Guds dyra lamm, Jag går till högtid fram. Frid och hälsa I dina sår Af nåd jag får, Om fast i tro och bönjag står. 4 Evig högtidsdag det blifver, Den Gud af idel nåd mig gifver, Då jag ingår i paradis Helt förlöst från synd och smärta. Jag sjunga skall med saligt hjärta Vid gyllne harpor Lammets pris I himlens bröllopssal, Bland kuara helgons tal: "Hosiana! I härlig skrud Är jag din brud; Du är minHerre och min Gud!" Topics: Det Himmelska Hemmet; The Heavenly Home; Helgelse Och Bevarande; Holiness Used With Tune: WACHET AUF, RUFT UNS DIE STIMME

Christ, Of Holiness The Fountain

Author: H. Brueckner; Bartholomaeus Crasselius Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Christ, of holiness the Fountain! Lyrics: 1 Christ, of holiness the Fountain! As crystal waters from the mountain, So doth Thy cleansing grace descend. All the cherubim in glory, And seraphim of sacred story, Compared to Thee no brightness lend. Thou my example be And mold me after Thee, Blessed Savior! O Jesus true, help me to do Thy holy will each day anew. 2 Christ, submissive, unrebelling, And in Thy Father's will e'er dwelling, Obeying Him thro'out Thy life,-- Even so, in fullest measure, Would I perform Thy will and pleasure And overcome all inner strife. May I submissive be, That, modeled after Thee, O my Savior, God's will I do each day anew, While I my duty's path pursue. 3 Christ, all gentleness possessing, And patient e'er in woes distressing, No vengeance wreaking on the foe, Thou wast meek, tho' zealous ever, And all Thy zeal impelled Thee never Beyond the rightful bounds to go. My Savior, help Thou me A gentle soul to be. Blessed Jesus, My heart imbue with meekness true. Yet ev'ry day my zeal renew. 4 Christ, O Son of God most holy, Thou didst become a servant lowly, No honors seeking of Thine own. In humility transcending, To lowly service gladly bending, No haughty mien of Thine is known. Lord Jesus, help Thou me To pattern after Thee, Who art lowly, Let me each day pursue Thy way, And make me humble, Lord, I pray. 5 Make me then, O dearest Savior, Thine image in my whole behavior, That I Thy holiness may share. Let Thy Spirit, Lord, pervade me And by His inner promptings aid me The noble fruits of faith to bear. Lord Jesus, draw Thou me E'er nearer unto Thee; O my Savior, With all things best may I be blest, And where Thou art find perfect rest. Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer Used With Tune: AWAKE, ARISE

Sleepers, Wake

Author: Jay Macpherson; Philip Nicolai, 1556 - 1608 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Sleepers, wake!' the watch are calling Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

Halleluja! Jauchzt ihr Chöre

Author: Gottfried Benedikt Funk, 1734-1814 Appears in 15 hymnals Used With Tune: [Halleluja! Jauchzt ihr Chöre]

Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying

Author: Philipp Nicolai, 1556--1608 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Joy, Celebration; End Time; Advent; End Time; Holy Communion; Joy, Celebration; Judgment Used With Tune: WACHET AUF Text Sources: Tr. composite

Keep Awake, Be Always Ready

Author: Arthur G. Clyde Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Advent; God Realm of; Jesus Christ Advent; Year A Advent 1; Year A Proper 27; Year B Advent 1; Year C Advent 1; Year C Proper 14 Scripture: Romans 13:11-14 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

"Wake, arise!" the voice is calling

Author: Philipp Nicolai Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 "Wake, arise!" the voice is calling; The watchman's voice on quick ear falling, "Jerusalem, awake, arise! For the midnight hour is fleeting;" So with clear voice, they stand repeating: "O where are ye, ye virgins wise; The bridegroom is at hand, Take up your lamps and stand! Hallelujah! Each wedding guest Fit for the feast, Arise, go forth to meet your Lord." 2 Zion hears the watchman's singing, And now with joyous heart upspringing, She stands and on the call attends. Her Friend comes from heaven glorious, Strong in His grace, in truth victorious; Her light shines bright, her star ascends. "Now come, thou Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God's own Son." Hallelujah! We enter all The banquet hall, And feast there with our heavenly King. 3 "Glory unto Thee be given, By men and by the host of heaven, With harps and with the cymbals' tone. Twelve pearls are Thy city's portals, Wherein we dwell with the immortals, With angels high around Thy throne. No eye hath seen such sight, No ear heard such delight, Hallelujah! Thine hour is this, O Heavenly Bliss, Thine now, and shall be evermore!" Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Eternity; Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Eternity Used With Tune: AWAKE, ARISE! (Wachet auf! ruft uns die Stimme) Text Sources: Tr. Anon. Ohio Synod Hymnal, 1880