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Forms vain without religion

Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCCXLV (1792) Meter: 6.6.8.6 First Line: Almighty Maker, God! Lyrics: 1 Almighty Maker, God! How wond'rous is thy name! Thy glories how diffus'd abroad Thro' the creation's frame. 2 Nature in every dress Her humble homage pays, And finds a thousand ways t' express Thine undissembled praise. 3 My soul would rise and sing To her creator too, Fain would my tongue adore my king, And pay the worship due. 4 [But pride, that busy sin, Spoils all that I perform, Curs'd pride, that creeps securely in, And swells a haughty worm.] 5 Create my soul anew, Else all my worship's vain; This wretched heart will ne'er be true, Until tis form'd again. 6 Let joy and worship spend The remnant of my days, And to my God my soul, ascend In sweet perfumes of praise. Topics: Worship Public Worship; Pride lamented; Public Religion; Formal worship vain Languages: English

The Shortness of Time and Frailty of Man

Author: Steele Hymnal: SHBA1792 #DXLIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Almighty maker of my frame Lyrics: 1 Almighty maker of my frame, Teach me the measure of my days! Teach me to know how frail I am, And spend the remnant to thy praise. 2 My days are shorter than a span, A little point my life appears; How frail at best is dying man! How vain are all his hopes and fears. 3 Vain his ambition, noise, and show! Vain are the cares which rack his mind! He heaps up treasures mix'd with woe; And dies and leaves them all behind. 4 O be a nobler portion mine; My God, I bow before thy throne, Earth's fleeting treasures I resign, And fix my hope on thee alone. Topics: Time and Eternity; Time short Scripture: Psalm 39 Languages: English

Love to our Enemies from the example of Christ

Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCLVIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Aloud we sing the wondrous grace Lyrics: 1 Aloud we sing the wondrous grace, Christ to his murderers bare; Which made the tottering cross its throne, And hung its trophies there. 2 "Father forgive," his mercy cried, With his expiring breath, And drew eternal blessings down On those who wrought his death. 3 Jesus, this wond'rous love we sing, And whilst we sing admire; Breathe on our souls, and kindle there, The same celestial fire. 4 Sway'd by thy dear example, we For enemies will pray; With love, their hatred, and their curse With blessings will repay. Topics: Graces of the Spirit Love to Enemies; Love to Enemies; Example of Christ Scripture: Luke 23:34 Languages: English

Hoy fortitude

Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCXXVIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the lamb? And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies, On flowery beds of ease; While others fought to win the prize, And sail'd thro' bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign; Increase my courage Lord! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer tho' they die; They see the triumph from afar, And seize it with their eye. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thy armies shine, In robes of victory thro' the skies, The glory shall be thine. Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Fortitude; Holy Fortitude; The Christian Warfare Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Languages: English

Fear not, for I am with thee

Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CXXIV (1792) First Line: And art thou with us, gracious Lord Lyrics: 1 And art thou with us, gracious Lord, To dissipate our fear? Dost thou proclaim thyself our God, Our God for ever near? 2 Dost thou a Father's bowels feel For all thy humble saints? And is such friendly accents speak To sooth their sad complaints? 3 Why droops our hearts? Why flow our eyes While such a voice we hear; Why rise our sorrows and our fears, While such a friend is near? 4 To all thine other favors add A heart to trust thy word; And death itself shall hear us sing, While resting on the Lord. Topics: Scripture Invitations and Promises; God Our God; Promises Of the divine presence Languages: English

Hope set before us

Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCXXX (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: And be it so, that 'till this hour Lyrics: 1 And be it so, that 'till this hour, We never knew what faith has meant, And, slaves to sin and satan's power, Have never felt these hearts relent. 2 What shall we do? shall we lie down, Sink in despair, and groan and die; And, sunk beneath the almighty's frown, Not glance one cheerful hope on high? 3 Forbid it, Savior! to thy grace As sinners, strangers, we wil come; Among thy saints we ask a place, For in thy mercy there is room. 4 Lord, we believe; O chase away The gloomy clouds of unbelief: Lord, we repent! O let thy ray Dissolve our hearts in sacred grief! 5 Now spread the banner of thy love, And let us know that we are thine, Cheer us with blessings from above,— With all the joys of hope divine. Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Hope; Hope in darkness set before us Languages: English

Filial submission

Author: Steele Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCLXXVIII (1792) First Line: And can my heart aspire so high Lyrics: 1 And can my heart aspire so high, To say, "my father God! Lord at thy feet I fain would lie, And learn to kiss the rod. 2 I would submit to all thy will, For thou art good and wise; Let every anxious thought be still, Nor one faint murmur rise. 3 Thy love can cheer the darksome gloom, And bid me wait serene; Till hopes and joys immortal bloom, And brighten all the scene. 4 "My father"—O permit my heart To plead her humble claim, And ask the bliss those words impart. In my redeemer's name. Topics: Graces of the Spirit Resignation; Contentment; God a Father Scripture: Hebrews 12:7 Languages: English

The wonders of redemption

Author: Steele Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CDLXXXV (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: And did the holy and the just Lyrics: 1 And did the holy and the just, The sovereign of the skies, Stoop down to wretchedness and dust, That guilty worms might rise? 2 Yes, the redeemer left his throne, His radiant throne on high, (Surprising mercy! love unknown!) To suffer, bleed and die. 3 He took the dying traitor's place, And suffer'd in his stead; For man, (O miracle of grace!) For man the Savior bled. 4 Dear Lord, what heavenly wonders dwell In thy atoning blood! By this are sinners snatch'd from hell, And rebels brought to God. 5 Jesus, my soul, adoring, bends To love so full, so free; And may I hope that love extends It's sacred power to me? 6 What glad return can I impart, For favors so divine? O take my all—this worthless heart, And make it only thine. Topics: The Lord's Supper; Wonders of Redemption; Wonders of Redemption Languages: English

Profession of Love to Christ

Author: Dr. St. Stennett Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CCLII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: And have I, Christ, no love to thee Lyrics: 1 And have I, Christ, no love to thee, No passion for thy charms? No wish my Savior's face to see, And dwell within his arms? 2 Is there no spark of gratitude In this cold heart of mine To him whose generous bosom glow'd With friendship all divine? 3 Can I pronounce his charming name, His acts of kindness tell; And, while I dwell upon the theme, No sweet emotion feel? 4 Such base ingratitude as this What heart but must detest! Sure Christ deserves the noblest place In every human breast. 5 A very wretch, Lord, I should prove Had I no love to thee: Rather than not my Savior love, O may I cease to be! Topics: Graces of the Spirit Love to Christ; Ingratitude to Christ detected; Love Profession of Love to the redeemer Languages: English

Our Example

Author: Steele Hymnal: SHBA1792 #CLXVI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: And is the gospel peace and love? Lyrics: 1 And is the gospel, peace and love? Such let our conversation be: The serpent blended with the dove, Wisdom and meek simplicity. 2 Whene'er the angry passions rise, And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife, To Jesus let us lift our eyes, Bright pattern of the Christian life! 3 O how benevolent and kind! How mild! how ready to forgive! Be this the temper of our mind, And these the rules by which we live. 4 To do his heavenly Father's will, Was his employment and delight; Humility and holy zeal Shone thro' his life divinely bright! 5 Dispensing good where'er he came, The labors of his life were love; O, if we love the Savior's name, Let his divine example move. 6 But ah how blind! how weak we are! How frail! how apt to turn aside! Lord, we depend upon thy care, And ask thy spirit for our guide. 7 Thy fair example may we trace, To teach us what we ought to be; Make us by thy transforming grace, Dear Savior, daily more like thee. Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Our Example; Benevolence a duty and pleasure; Christ Example; Example of Christ Languages: English