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For Constant Christian Friendship

Author: Paul Gerhardt; J. Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Jesus! Thou, my dearest Brother Lyrics: Jesus! Thou, my dearest Brother, Who dost well to me intend, Thou mine Anchor, Mast, and Rudder, And my truest Bosom-Friend. To Thee, ere was earth or heaven, Had the race of man been given; Thou, e’en me, poor guest of earth, Chosen hadst before my birth. Thou art free from guile, Lord! ever Innocent of all that’s base; But on this sad earth whenever I in meditation gaze, There I find deception living; Who excelleth in deceiving, Who the best dissemble can, He’s the best and wisest man. Hollow and unfaithful ever Is the friendship of the earth; Seemeth she a man to favour? ’Tis but for the gold he’s worth; Are we prosp’rous, do we flourish? She will smile on us, and nourish; Doth misfortune o’er us low’r? She forsakes us in that hour. Drive away from me, and shield me From such instability; If I, Father, have defil’d me (For I also human be) With this mire, and did I ever Falsehood love, oh! now deliver. All my guilt I own to Thee, Patience give, and grace to me! May I ne’er be overtaken By the evils Thou hast said Come on those who’ve truth forsaken, And with wares deceptive trade; For Thou sayest Thou disownest, As abomination shunnest, Ev’ry hypocrite’s false mood, Who talks, but doth not the good. May my heart be constant ever, Faithful still to every friend; When to grief Thou dost deliver Them, and ’neath the cross they bend, May I even then ne’er shun them, But like unto Thee, Lord, own them, Who, when we were poor and bare, Tended’st us with fondest care. After Thy will, Saviour, give me One in whom I may confide, Who will faithful counsel give me When my heart is sorely tried; To whom I may freely utter All I feel, with nought to fetter, In the measure I may need, ’Till my heart from care is freed. Oh! let David’s bliss betide me, Give to me a Jonathan Who will come and stand beside me Like a rock, though every man From my company should sever, Who his heart will give me ever, Who’ll stand firm in every hour, When sun shines or tempests low’r. Out of all the men who’re living, Choose me a believing friend, Who to Thee is firmly cleaving, On Thine arm doth aye depend; Who may by Thy will relieve me, Help and comfort ever give me, Help, from sympathizing heart, Comfort, when I feel grief’s smart. When ’tis only the mouth loveth, Then the love is ill bestow’d; Whose love but to good words moveth While he keeps a hateful mood, Whom self-interest rules ever, Who when honey falls, stays never, But escapeth speedily,— Ever far be such from me! In my weakness and my sinning, Move my friend to speak to me, By his words of kindness winning, Never as an enemy. Who reproves in love and sadness Is like him, in days of gladness, Who pours balsam over me That by Jordan floweth free. Riches great were I possessing, Priceless were my property; Jesus! did Thy hand such blessing Graciously bestow on me, Were such friend, Lord! ever near me, By His constancy to cheer me; Who doth honour Thee, and fear He hath such a treasure near. Good friends like to staves are ever, Whereon men lean as they go, That the weak one can deliver, When he slides and lieth low: Sad his case who such ne’er knoweth, Who through life all friendless goeth, Weary is his lonely way, When he falls, to help who stay? Gracious Saviour! let it please Thee, Be my Friend in every hour, Be my Friend, till death release me, Be my faithful Staff of pow’r! When Thou to Thyself wilt bind me, Then a heart Thou soon wilt find me, By Thy Holy Spirit fir’d With good thoughts to me inspir’d. Paul Gerhardt’s Spiritual Songs, 1867

Of My Life the Life

Author: Ernst C. Homburg; Richard Massie Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Of my life the life, O Jesus

The Bereaved Father Comforts Himself Concerning his Now Sainted Son

Author: Paul Gerhardt; J. Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Mine art thou still, and mine shalt be Lyrics: Mine art thou still, and mine shalt be, Who will be this denying? Not only thou belong’st to me, The Lord of Life undying The greatest right hath aye in thee; He taketh, He demands from me Thee, O my son, my treasure, My heart’s delight and pleasure! If wish avail’d, my soul’s sweet star! My free choice would I make thee, Than earth’s fair treasures rather far, I evermore would take thee. Would say to thee, Abide with me, The joy of all my dwelling be, I ever more shall love thee, Till death itself remove me. Thus saith my heart, and meaneth well, But God doth mean still better; Great love doth in my bosom dwell, In God there dwelleth greater. I am a father, nothing more, Of fathers God’s the crown and pow’r, The fountain who is giving Their being to all living. I long and yearn for my dear son; God, by whom he was given, Wills he should stand beside His throne, Should live with Him in heaven. I say, Alas! my light is gone! God saith, “I welcome thee, my son, I’d have thee ever near me, With endless joys would cheer thee!” O lovely word! O sweet decree! More holy than we ever Can think; with God no ill can be, Mischance, or sickness never, No care, no want, no oversight, With God no sorrow e’er can blight; Whom God cares for and loveth No trouble ever moveth. We men much thought and time expend On our dear ones’ adorning; Our thoughts and efforts ever bend, Are planning night and morning To gain for them a happy place; And yet how seldom ’tis the case They reach the destination We had in contemplation. How oft a young and hopeful one From virtue’s path far roameth, By him through ill example’s done What Christians ne’er becometh. Then God’s just anger doth he earn, On earth he meeteth scoffs and scorn, His father’s heart he filleth With pain that nothing stilleth. Now such can never be my case, My son is safely yonder, Appeareth now before God’s face, Doth in Christ’s garden wander, Is fill’d with joy, is ever bless’d, And from heart-sorrow doth he rest, Sees, hears the hosts so glorious Who here are watching o’er us. He angels yonder hears and sees, Part in their songs he taketh, And knows all wisdom’s mysteries; His high discourse he maketh What none of us can ever know With all our searching here below, To none on earth ’tis given, Reserv’d it is for Heaven. Ah! could I even draw so near, Could it to me be given The faintest sounds of praise to hear That fill the courts of Heaven, When prais’d is the thrice holy One, Who thee hath sanctified, my son! Joy would my heart be swelling, Tears from mine eyes be welling. Would I then say, Stay with me here, Henceforth I’ll murmur never; Alas! my son! wert thou but near! No, but come quickly hither Thou fiery car, and take me where My child and all the blessèd are, Who speak of things so glorious, O’er every ill victorious. Now be it so, I’d have it so, I’ll never more deplore thee; Thou liv’st, pure joys thy heart o’erflow, Bright suns shine ever o’er thee, The suns of endless joy and rest. Live then, and be for ever bless’d, I shall, when God wills, yonder In bliss hereafter wander. Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs, 1867

Love, the fount of light from heaven

Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love, the fount of light from heaven, Is the root and source of life; Therefore God’s decrees are given With His loving-kindness rife. As our Savior God declareth, And the Spirit witness beareth, As we in God’s peace do prove, God is light and God is love. 2 Love doth crown the life eternal, Love the brightness is of light, Therefore on His throne supernal Jesus sits in glory bright; He, the Light and Life of heaven, Who Himself for us hath given, Still abides and reigns above In His Father’s boundless love. 3 Love, alone the law fulfilling, Is the bond of perfectness, Love, who came a victim willing, Paid our debt and brought us peace; Therefore love and peace in union Ever grow in sweet communion, That through love we may abide One with Him who for us died. Topics: The Church Year Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity; God Loving Used With Tune: [Love, the fount of light from heaven]

Conquering Prince and King of glory

Author: G. Tersteegen Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Conquering Prince and King of glory, Majesty sublimely bright! Heaven and all the heavens adore Thee, Throned above their farthest height. Shall I not, enraptured gazing, At Thy feet fall prostrate, praising, When mine eyes, by faith alight, Mark Thy glory and Thy might? 2 Far on high art Thou ascended, Sitting at Thy Father's right, Pure, seraphic voices blended, Crying, Glory! at the sight. Shall I not fall down before Thee, And with joyful heart adore Thee, When the heavens exultant ring With the triumph of my King? 3 Far and wide Thy brightness spreading Lights the land whose sun Thou art, Nobler bliss and glory shedding On each heavenly spirit's heart. There in highest glory seated, By rejoicing angels greeted; Here, though child of earth, I cry Hallelujah! Lord most high! 4 Of Thy cup shall I be fearful When Thy glory whelms my sight? Shall my courage not be cheerful When I recognize Thy might? Lord, I trust Thee, though Thou slay me; Now, not earth and hell dismay me. Thou my King, my Savior thou, At Thy name alone I bow. 5 Might and spirit now o'erflowing, With Thy power perform Thy word. All Thine enemies o'erthrowing, Make Thy foes Thy footstool, Lord. O'er the earth, O Judah's Lion, Send the scepter out of Zion, Spread Thy sway from sea to sea, Till the earth acknowledge Thee. 6 Throned on high, and all things filling, Thou art with us evermore. Now my soul, with rapture thrilling, Opens wide for Thee its door. Come, O come, Thou King of glory; 'Stablish Thy dominion 'er me; Live in me and reign alone, As upon Thy heavenly throne. 7 Thou ascended, gifts art giving; God and heaven are inly near. By Thee in the Spirit living, I shall stand before Thee there. Alien here to time and senses, Hid in Thee from their offenses; Set in heavenly place with Thee, Jesus, Thou art joy to me. Topics: The Church Year Ascension; The Church Year Ascension Used With Tune: [Conquering Prince and King of glory]

Mute Are The Pleading Lips Of Him

Author: E. W. Olson; J. O. Wallin Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Mute are the pleading lips of Him Who hath our cause defended; Love drained the cup filled to the brim, As holiness demanded. The gentle Shepherd here behold, Slain for the sheep lost to His fold: From labor, pain and weeping, Now rests He with the sleeping. 2 But not for aye, O Friend of men, Thou in the grave descendest; A little while, and then again Thy grieving flock Thou tendest. The corn that falls into the earth From darkness unto life springs forth, In season amply giving The life-bread to the living. 3 O Prince of Life, now to the gloom Of earth consigned in sorrow, My life so guide, that in my tomb I wait the blessed morrow. When, freed from worldly strife and care, This mortal frame reposes there, Grant that my deathless spirit The bliss of heav'n inherit. Topics: The Church Year Passion Used With Tune: PLEA

Lord! Thou Source of All Perfection

Author: Balthazar Muenter Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord! Thou source of all perfection, Fountain of eternal love, Fill the famished soul that thirsteth For the waters from above. From all evil passions purge me, In the path of justice urge me, Teach my heart to love but Thee, Thou whoever lovest me. 2 Lord, in Thee I have my being, All I am to Thee I owe, Ev'ry heav'nward aspiration, Ev'ry thought from Thee doth flow; Of Thy goodness and Thy power Blessings daily on us shower; Fount of heav'nly Love Thou art, Spring Thou up within my heart. 3 Blessed stream of our atonement From the cross of Christ that flowed, Fellowship with Him in glory, Hope of all eternal good, On my path His light and leading, And His grace, all grace exceeding,-- All the blessings from above Prompt me to return Thy love. 4 Grant, O God, the power to love Thee Here in truth and holiness, Till my love be full and perfect In the realms of heavenly bliss, When, translated into glory, With Thy countenance shining o'er me, I shall drink with saints above From the well-spring of Thy love. Amen. Topics: Church Year Trinity Season; Sixth Sunday after Easter; Trinty, Second Sunday; Trinity, Eighteenth Sunday; Atonement; Prayer for Love Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46 Used With Tune: TVIFLAN UR MIN SJÄL FÖRSVINNE

Lord, we humbly bow before Thee

Author: Henry Thompson Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, we humbly bow before Thee, In thy courts on this Thy day; Help us rightly to adore Thee, Worthily to praise and pray: Worldly cares and thoughts dispelling, In our hearts Thy Spirit dwelling; Teach us meekly to obey, Learn Thy will, and keep Thy way. 2 Hear, O Lord, our full confession, When to Thee we lift our cry; Pardon speak for each transgression; To our suppliant soul draw nigh: Thy pure word our hearts directing, Thy good grace our steps protecting; Look on us with pitying eye, All we need, O Lord, supply. Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service; Lord's Day; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [Lord, we humbly bow before Thee, in Thy courts on this Thy day]

Lift Your Voice Rejoicing, Mary (Let Your Alleluias Rise!)

Author: Elizabeth Rundle Charles, 1828-96 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Lift your voice rejoicing, Mary Refrain First Line: Let your alleluias rise Used With Tune: PATERSON Text Sources: Latin

Christ Is Risen

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! Lyrics: 1 Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! Celebrate this day of days! Christ is risen! Hush in wonder; all creation is amazed. In the desert all-surrounding, see, a spreading tree has grown. Healing leaves of grace abounding bring a taste of love unknown. 2 Christ is risen! Raise your spirits from the caverns of despair. Walk with gladness in the morning. See what love can do and dare. Drink the wine of resurrection, not a servant, but a friend. Jesus is our strong companion. Joy and peace shall never end. 3 Christ is risen! Earth and heaven nevermore shall be the same. Break the bread of new creation where the world is still in pain. Tell its grim, demonic chorus: “Christ is risen! Get you gone!” God the First and Last is with us. Sing hosanna everyone! Topics: Easter and Ascension Scripture: Revelation 1 Used With Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY