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Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ

Author: Frank von Christierson, 1900-1996 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Commitment; Confession; Discernment; Discipleship; Forgiveness; Jesus Christ's Love; Renewal; Repentance; Service; Silence; Sin; Strength; Surrender; Teaching; Vision; Yearning Lyrics: 1 Eternal Spirit of the living Christ, I know not how to ask or what to say; I only know my need, as deep as life, and only you can teach me how to pray. 2 Come, pray in me the prayer I need this day; help me to see your purpose and your will, where I have failed, what I have done amiss; held in forgiving love, let me be still. 3 Come with the vision and the strength I need to serve my God and all humanity; fulfillment of my life in love outpoured— my life in you, O Christ, your love in me. Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13 Used With Tune: SURSUM CORDA

So let our lips and lives express

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 494 hymnals Topics: Christian Life Confessing Christ—Witnessing Used With Tune: HAMBURG

Let the Truth Shine in Our Speaking

Author: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Alienation; Christian unity; Community; Confession; Interpersonal Conflict; Jesus Christ's Love; Light; Neighbors; Reconciliation; Repentance; Truth Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Used With Tune: JOEL

Original corruption and actual sin

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 217 hymnals Topics: Atonement Sufficient; Christ Blood of; Christ Sufficient; Depravity Natural; Depravity Total; Depravity Universal; Joy Over sinners saved; Pardon Sought; Prayer For Pardon; Sinners Confessing; Sinners Convicted; Sinners Depravity of; Types First Line: Lord, we are vile, conceived in sin Scripture: Hebrews 10:4

Pleading for pity

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 789 hymnals Topics: God Pity of; God Promises of; Heavenly Guest Place of punishment; Prayer For Pardon; Prayer To God; Repentance; Sinners Confessing; Sinners Convicted; Sinners Refuge in Christ; Sinners Seeking pardon First Line: Show pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive Scripture: Psalm 51:2

Original and actual Sin confessed and pardoned

Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Backsliding Sol in Distress and Desertion restored; Blood of Christ cleansing from Sin; Christ faith in his blood; Christ Our Hope; Confession of sin, repentance, and pardon; Conscience its guilt relieved; Deliverance from slander; Distress relieved; Faith in the blood of Christ; Fears and doubts suppressed; Guilt of Conscience relieved; Pardon of original and actual sin; Priesthood of Christ; Repentance and faith in the blood of Christ; Sacrifice; Sin original and actual, confessed and pardoned; Spirit his teaching desired; Backsliding Sol in Distress and Desertion restored; Blood of Christ cleansing from Sin; Christ faith in his blood; Christ Our Hope; Confession of sin, repentance, and pardon; Conscience its guilt relieved; Deliverance from slander; Distress relieved; Faith in the blood of Christ; Fears and doubts suppressed; Guilt of Conscience relieved; Pardon of original and actual sin; Priesthood of Christ; Repentance and faith in the blood of Christ; Sacrifice; Sin original and actual, confessed and pardoned; Spirit his teaching desired First Line: Lord, I would spread my sore distress Lyrics: 1 Lord, I would spread my sore distress And guilt before thine eyes; Against thy laws, against thy grace, How high my crimes arise! 2 Should'st thou condemn my soul to hell, And crush my flesh to dust, Heaven would approve thy vengeance well, And earth must own it just. 3 I from the stock of Adam came, Unholy and unclean; All my original is shame, And all my nature sin. 4 Born in a world of guilt, I drew Contagion with my breath; And as my days advanc'd, I grew A juster prey for death. 5 Cleanse me, O Lord, and cheer my soul With thy forgiving love; Oh make my broken spirit whole, And bid my pains remove. 6 Let not thy spirit e'er depart, Nor drive me from thy face; Create a-new my vicious heart, And fill it with thy grace. 7 Then will I make thy mercy known Before the sons of men; Backsliders shall address thy throne, And turn to God again. Scripture: Psalm 51:3-13

Forgiveness of Sins upon Confession

Appears in 190 hymnals Topics: Blessings of a person; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Confession of sin, repentance, and pardon; Conscience its guilt relieved; Faith in the blood of Christ; Grace without merit; Guilt of Conscience relieved; Justification free; Obedience sincere; Pardon and confession; Repentance Confession and Pardon; Sincerity; Blessings of a person; Comfort, Holiness and Pardon; Confession of sin, repentance, and pardon; Conscience its guilt relieved; Faith in the blood of Christ; Grace without merit; Guilt of Conscience relieved; Justification free; Obedience sincere; Pardon and confession; Repentance Confession and Pardon; Sincerity First Line: Oh blessed souls are they Lyrics: 1 Oh blessed souls are they Whose sins are cover'd o'er! Divinely blest to whom the Lord Imputes their guilt no more. 2 They mourn their follies past, And keep their hearts with care; Their lips and lives without deceit Shall prove their faith sincere. 3 While I conceal'd my guilt, I felt the festering wound, Till I confess'd my sins to thee, And ready pardon found. 4 Let sinners learn to pray, Let saints keep near the throne; Our help in times of deep distress, Is found in God alone. Scripture: Psalm 32

The Prosperity of the Upright

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Promises for; Assurance Declared; Cares; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christians Blessedness of; Contentment; Covenant Promises; Death Of Saints; Faith Confession of; Fidelity; Glory of God In Providence; Old Age; Peace; Perseverance; Providence of God Over Saints; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Safety Assured; Salvation Promised; Waiting upon God First Line: The steps of those whom He approves Lyrics: 1 The steps of those whom He approves Are ordered by the Lord; And though they fall, held by His hand, They yet shall be restored. 2 I have not seen, tho' since my youth Full many years have fled, The saint forsaken, nor behold His children begging bread. 3 The children of the merciful Find blessings kept in store; Depart from evil and do good, And live for evermore. 4 Wait on the Lord and keep His way, And then, by Him approved, Thy heritage shall still remain When sinners are removed. 5 Mark well the perfect, upright man, As still his years increase; Behold his life, and thou shalt see His journey end in peace. Scripture: Psalm 37 Used With Tune: DOWNS

LORD, to You My Soul Is Lifted

Author: Stanley Wiersma Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Deliverance; Love God's Love to Us; Profession of Faith; Return of Christ; Advent; Afflictions; Confession of Sin; Deliverance; Grace; Humility; Lord's Supper; Love God's Love to Us; Ministry & Service; Profession of Faith; Return of Christ; Sanctification Scripture: Psalm 25 Used With Tune: GENEVAN 25

O Christ, My Lord, Create in Me

Author: Chester E. Custer, 1920-2010 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Confession; Confirmation; Grace; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Membership; Renewal; Repentance Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10 Used With Tune: RETREAT