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O thou, before whose gracious throne

Appears in 104 hymnals Topics: On the dangerous sickness of a minister

Oh God that madest the earth and sky

Author: Bp. Heber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Miscellaneous In times of distress and danger

Afflicted Saints happy, and prosperous Sinners cursed

Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Prosperity dangerous; Prosperity dangerous First Line: Now I'm convinc'd, the Lord is kind Lyrics: 1 Now I’m convinc'd, the Lord is kind To men of heart sincere, Yet once my foolish thoughts repin'd, And border'd on despair. 2 I griev'd to see the wicked thrive, And spoke with angry breath, “How pleasant and profane they live! "How peaceful is their death! 3 "With well fed flesh and haughty eyes "They lay their fears to sleep; "Against the heavens their slanders rise, "While saints in silence weep. 4 "In vain I lift my hands to pray, "And cleanse my heart in vain; "For I am chastened all the day, "The night renews my pain." 5 Yet while my tongue indulg'd complaints, I felt my heart reprove; "Sure I shall thus offend thy saints, "And grieve the men I love." 6 But still I found my doubts too hard, The conflict too severe; 'Till I retir'd to search thy word, And learn thy secrets there. 7 There, as in some prophetic glass, I saw the sinner’s feet High mounted on a slippery place, Beside a fiery pit. 8 I heard the wretch profanely boast, 'Till at thy frown he fell; His honours in a dream were lost, And he awakes in hell. 9 Lord what an envious fool I was! How like a thoughtless beast! Thus to suspect thy promis'd grace, And think the wicked blest. 10 Yet I was kept from full despair, Upheld by power unknown: That blessed hand that broke the snare, Shall guide me to thy throne. Scripture: Psalm 73

The Mystery of Providence unfolded

Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Prosperity dangerous; Prosperity dangerous First Line: Sure there's a righteous God Lyrics: 1 Sure there's a righteous God, Nor is religion vain; Though men of vice may boast aloud, And men of grace complain. 2 I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, While haughty fools with scornful eyes In robes of honour shine. 3 [Pamper'd with wanton ease, Their flesh looks full and fair, Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas, And grows without their care. 4 Free from the plagues and pains That pious souls endure, Through all their life oppression reigns, And racks the humble poor. 5 Their impious tongues blaspheme The everlasting God; Their malice blasts the good man's name, And spreads their lies abroad. 6 But I with flowing tears Indulg'd my doubts to rise; "Is there a God that sees or hears "The things below the skies? 7 The tumults of my thought Held me in hard suspense, Till to thy house my feet were brought To learn thy justice thence. 8 Thy word with light and power Did my mistake amend: I view'd the sinners' life before, But here I learnt their end. 9 On what a slippery steep The thoughtless wretches go; And oh that dreadful fiery deep That waits their fall below! 10 Lord, at thy feet I bow, My thoughts no more repine: I call my God my portion now, And all my powers are thine. Scripture: Psalm 73

God our Portion here and hereafter

Appears in 223 hymnals Topics: Prosperity dangerous; Prosperity dangerous First Line: God, my supporter and my hope Lyrics: 1 God, my supporter and my hope, My help forever near, Thine arm of mercy held me up When sinking in despair. 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet Through life's bewildered race; Thine hand conduct me near thy seat, To dwell before thy face. 3 Were I in heaven without my God, 'Twould be no joy to me; And whilst this earth is my abode, I long for none but thee. 4 What if the springs of life were broke, And flesh and heart should faint, God is my soul's eternal rock, The strength of every saint. 5 Behold the sinners that remove Far from thy presence die; Not all the idol gods they love Can save them when they cry. 6 But to draw near to thee, my God, Shall be my sweet employ; My tongue shall sound thy works abroad, And tell the world my joy. Scripture: Psalm 73:23-28

God fights for his Church

Appears in 65 hymnals Topics: Preservation in public dangers; Preservation in public dangers First Line: Let Sion in her King rejoice Lyrics: 1 Let Sion in her King rejoice, Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdom's rise; He utters his almighty voice, The nations melt, the tumult dies. 2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought, And Jacob's God is still our aid; Behold the works his hand has wrought, What desolations he has made. 3 From sea to sea, through all the shores He makes the noise of battle cease; When from on high his thunder roars, He awes the trembling world to peace. 4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear, Chariots he burns with heavenly flame; Let earth in silent wonder hear The sound and glory of his name. 5 "Be still, and learn that I am God, "I reign exalted o'er the lands, "I will be known and fear'd abroad, "But still my throne in Sion stands. 6 O Lord of hosts, almighty King, While we so near thy presence dwell, Our faith shall sit secure, and sing, Nor fear the raging powers of hell.

Support for the afflicted and tempted Soul

Appears in 52 hymnals Topics: Prosperity dangerous; Prosperity dangerous First Line: O God, my refuge, hear my cries Lyrics: 1 O God, my refuge, hear my cries, Behold my flowing tears, For earth and hell my hurt devise, And triumph in my fears. 2 Their rage is level'd at my life, My soul with guilt they load, And fill my thoughts with inward strife, To shake my hope in God. 3 With inward pains my heart-strings wound, I groan with every breath; Horror and fear beset me round Amongst the shades of death. 4 Oh were I like a feather'd dove, And innocence had wings, I'd fly, and make a long remove From all these restless things. 5 Let me to some wild desert go, And find a peaceful home, Where storms of malice never blow, Temptations never come. 7 Vain hopes, and vain inventions all To 'scape the rage of hell! The mighty God, on whom I call, Can save me here as well. Pause. 7 By morning light I'll seek his face, At noon repeat my cry, The night shall hear me ask his grace, Nor will he long deny. 8 God shall preserve my soul from fear, Or shield me when afraid; Ten thousand angels must appear If he command their aid. 9 I cast my burdens on the Lord, The Lord sustains them all; My courage rests upon his word, That saints shall never fall. 10 My highest hopes shall not be vain, My lips shall spread his praise; While cruel and deceitful men, Scarce live out half their days. Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 352 hymnals Topics: World Dangers and Temptations in the Used With Tune: INTERCESSION

Jeg slipper Jesum ei

Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: In Need and Danger Lyrics: 1 Jeg slipper Jesum ei, I Jesu vil jeg blive; Han i Begyndelsen Mig Livet vilde give; Det Liv, som han mig gav, Af ham sit Ophold faar, Naar Verden falder om Og ganske undergaar. 2 Jeg slipper Jesum ei, Med Jesu vil jeg lide, Han lindrer mig mit Kors Med Trøst i rette Tide, Det mig til Gode sker; Naar Jesus er hos mig, Han Korsets Bitterhed Skal gjøre taalelig. 3 Jeg slipper Jesum ei, Med Jesu vil jeg kjæmpe Mod Verden, Djævelen, Ja Døden vil jeg dæmpe; Naar de bestorme mig, Min Jesus hjælper godt, For mig han kjæmper selv, Og gjør dem kun til Spot. 4 Jeg slipper Jesum ei, Med Jesu er jeg rede At dø; er han hos mig, Da vil han ei tilstede, Mig Døden døde skal, Nei, den en Himmel-Vei Da bliver mig, hvorfor Jeg slipper Jesum ei. 5 Jeg slipper Jesum ei, Thi kan jeg ham kun have, Saa har jeg her og hist Den allerbedste Gave. I al den Ting, jeg gjør, Er Jesus ikke med, Saa faar jeg ingen Frugt Og nyder aldrig Fred. 6 Jeg slipper Jesum ei, Fra ham vil jeg ei træde, Vi sammenbundne er Med Kjærlighedens Kjæde Saa fast, som noget kan Tilsammenføie sig, Og han skal drage mig Med sig til Himmerig. 7 Jeg slipper Jesum ei, Hans Kjærlighed mig driver, Jeg sover eller jeg Opvaagner, Jesus bliver Mit ene faste Maal, Og ingen anden Vei Jeg har til Salighed,– Jeg slipper Jesum ei.

Liberality rewarded

Appears in 91 hymnals Topics: Preservation in public dangers; Preservation in public dangers First Line: Happy is he that fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord, And follows his commands, Who lends the poor without reward, Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need; So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed. 3 No evil tidings shall surprise His well-establish'd mind; His soul to God, his refuge flies, And leaves his fears behind. 4 In times of danger and distress Some beams of light shall shine, To shew the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 5 His works of piety and of love Remain before the Lord; Honour on earth and joys above, Shall be his sure reward. Scripture: Psalm 112