Author: Dorothy F. GurneyMeter: 11.10.11.10Appears in 236 hymnalsLyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne, that theirs may be the love which knows no ending, whom thou in sacred vow dost join in one. 2 O perfect Life, be thou their full assurance of tender charity and ... Topics: Marriage; Wedding; liturgical Prayer Songs
Author: Samuel CrossmanMeter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4Appears in 127 hymnalsLyrics: 1 My song is love unknown, my Savior's love to me, love to the loveless shown that they might lovely be. O who am I that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh, and die? 2 He came from heaven’s throne salvation to bestow; the world that was his own ... Topics: Christian Year Maundy ThursdayScripture: Lamentations 1:12Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN
Author: Isaac WattsMeter: 8.8.8.8Appears in 1,996 hymnalsLyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I ... Topics: Christian Year Maundy ThursdayScripture: Matthew 26:28Used With Tune: HAMBURG
Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6Appears in 523 hymnalsLyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I long to take my stand, the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land, a home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat and the burdens of the day. 2 Upon the cross of Jesus, my eye at ... Topics: Church Year Maundy ThursdayScripture: Isaiah 32:2Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER