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In vain would boasting reason find

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #153 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Word and the Church Glory of the Word Lyrics: 1 IN vain would boasting reason find The path to happiness and God; Her weak directions leave the mind Bewildered in a doubtful road. 2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart Eternal life; on these I live; Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart Than all the powers of nature give. 3 Here let my constant feet abide; Thou art the true, the living Way: Let Thy good Spirit be my Guide To the bright realms of endless day. 4 The various forms that men devise, To shake my faith with treacherous art, I scorn as vanity and lies, And bind Thy Gospel to my heart. Languages: English

Let me be Thine forever

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #156 (1893) Meter: 7.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Loyalty Lyrics: 1 LET me be Thine forever, Thou faithful God and Lord; Let me forsake Thee never Nor wander from Thy Word, Lord, do not let me waver, But give me steadfastness, And for such grace forever Thy holy name I'll bless. 2 Lord Jesus, my Salvation, My Light, my Life divine, My only Consolation, O make me wholly Thine! For Thou hast dearly bought me With blood and bitter pain; Let me, since Thou hast sought me, Eternal life obtain. 3 And Thou, O Holy Spirit, My Comforter and Guide, Grant that in Jesus' merit I always may confide, Him to the end confessing, Whom I have known by faith. Give me Thy constant blessing, And grant a Christian death. Languages: English

Lord, In Thy kingdom there shall be

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #157 (1893) Topics: The Word and the Church Communion of Saints Lyrics: 1 LORD, In Thy kingdom there shall be No aliens from each other, But even as he loves himself Each saint shall love his brother. 2 When in Thy courts below we meet To mourn our sinful living, And with united hearts repeat Confession, creed, thanksgiving: 3 Make us to hear in each sweet word Thy Holy Spirit calling To oneness with Thy Church and Thee, That heavenly bond forestalling. 4 One Baptism and one faith have we, One Spirit sent to win us, One Lord, one Father, and one God, Above, and through, and in us. 5 Never, by schism, or by sin, May we that union sever, Till all, to perfect stature grown, Are one with Thee forever. Languages: English

May God bestow on us His grace

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #160 (1893) Meter: 8.7.7 Topics: The Word and the Church Loyalty Lyrics: 1 MAY God bestow on us His grace, With blessings rich provide us, And may the brightness of His face, To life eternal guide us; That we His gracious work may know, And what is His good pleasure, And also to the heathen show Christ's riches without measure, And unto God convert them. 2 Thine over all shall be the praise And thanks of every nation, And all the world with joy shall raise The voice of exultation; For Thou shalt judge the earth, O Lord, Nor suffer sin to flourish; Thy people's pasture is Thy Word Their souls to feed and nourish, In righteous paths to keep them. 3 O let the people praise Thy worth, In all good works increasing; The land shall plenteous fruit bring forth. Thy Word is rich in blessing. May God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit bless us! Let all the world praise Him alone, Let solemn awe possess us. Now let our hearts say, Amen. Languages: English

Thine honor rescue, Christ our Lord!

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #168 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Word and the Church Protection of Lyrics: 1 THINE honor rescue, Christ our Lord! Hear Zion’s sighs, and help afford; Destroy the wiles of mighty foes, Who now Thy Word and truth oppose. 2 Their craft of vaunting pomp are great; High beat their hearts, with power elate; Our dearest hopes they but deride, They deem us nothing in their pride. 3 Forgive, O Lord, our sins forgive, Grant us Thy grace and let us live; Convince Thy foes throughout the land That godless counsels shall not stand. 4 Preserve Thy little flock in peace, Nor let Thy boundless mercy cease; Let it to all the world appear That Thy true Church indeed is here. 5 That Thou art with us, loud proclaim, Who put'st our enemies to shame, Dost all their haughtiness suppress, And help Thine own in their distress. Languages: English

When Israel through the desert passed

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #169 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Word and the Church Power Lyrics: 1 WHEN Israel through the desert passed, A fiery pillar went before, To guide them through the dreary waste, And lessen the fatigues they bore. 2 Such is Thy glorious Word, O God! 'Tis for our light and guidance given; It sheds its luster all abroad, And points the path to bliss and heaven 3 It fills the soul with sweet delight, And quickens its inactive powers; It sets our wand'ring footsteps right, Displays Thy love, and kindles ours. 4 Its promises rejoice our hearts; Its doctrines are divinely true; While highest wisdom it imparts, It comforts and instructs us too. 5 Ye favored lands, that have this Word, Ye saints, who feel its saving power, Unite your tongues to praise the Lord, And His distinguished grace adore! Languages: English

Behold the sure Foundation-stone

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #139 (1893) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Cornerstone Laying Lyrics: 1 BEHOLD the sure Foundation-stone Which God in Zion lays, To build our heavenly hopes upon, And His eternal praise. 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear, Let saints adore the name; They trust their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame. 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Reject it with disdain; Yet on this Rock the Church shall rest And envy rage in vain 4 What though the gates of hell withstood; Yet must this building rise: ’Tis Thine own work, Almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes. Languages: English

Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #140 (1893) Meter: 8.7 Topics: The Word and the Church Cornerstone Laying Lyrics: 1 CHRIST, Thou art the sure Foundation, Thou the Head and Corner-stone; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one; Thou Thy Zion’s help forever, And her Confidence alone. 2 To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day! With Thy wonted loving-kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray; And Thy fullest benediction Shed within these walls alway. 3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, What they gain from Thee forever With the blessèd to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign. 4 Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever Three and ever One; One in might, and one in glory, While eternal ages run. Languages: English

Glorious things of Thee are spoken

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #145 (1893) Meter: 8.7 Topics: The Word and the Church Protection of Lyrics: 1 GLORIOUS things of Thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He, whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for His own abode; On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. 2 See! the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal love, Well supply your sons and daughters And all fear of want remove: Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst to assuage? Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. 3 Saviour, since of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name. Fading is the worldling's pleasure, All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion's children know. Languages: English

Great is the Lord our God

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #146 (1893) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Dedication Lyrics: 1 GREAT is the Lord our God, And let His praise be great; He makes the Church His own abode, His most delightful seat. 2 In Zion, God is known,-- A refuge in distress; How bright has His salvation shone Through all her palaces! 3 Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold, Where His own sheep have been. 4 In every new distress We’ll to His house repair; We'll think upon His wondrous grace, And seek deliverance there. Languages: English