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All glory be to God on high

Author: N. Decius, d. 1541 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 103 hymnals Topics: Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on high, Who hath our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The strife at last is ended; God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall reign on earth again; O thank Him for His goodness! 2 We praise, we worship Thee, we trust, And give Thee thanks for ever, O Father, that Thy rule is just And wise, and changes never; Thy boundless power o'er all things reigns, Done is whate'er Thy will ordains: Well for us that Thou rulest! 3 O Jesus Christ, God's only Son, Who with Thy Father reignest, Thou, who didst save a world undone, Our hope and stay remainest; O Lamb of God, to Thee on high From out our depths we sinners cry, Have mercy on us, Jesus! 4 O Holy Ghost, Thou precious Gift, Thou Comforter unfailing, O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift, And let Thy power availing Avert our woes and calm our dread, For us the Saviour's blood was shed, We trust in Thee to save us! Used With Tune: [All glory be to God on high]

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!

Author: J. Neander, 1680 Appears in 396 hymnals Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near, Join me in glad adoration. 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things is wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth; Hast thou not seen How thy desires e'er have been Granted in what He ordaineth? 3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee; Ponder anew What the Almighty can do If with His love He befriend thee! 4 Praise thou the Lord, who with marvelous wisdom hath made thee! Decked thee with health, and with loving hand guided and stayed thee; How oft in grief Hath not He brought thee relief, Spreading His wings for to shade thee! 5 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him! Let the Amen Sound from His people again; Gladly for aye we adore Him. Used With Tune: [Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation]

Sing praise to God who reigns above

Author: J.J. Schuetz 1515—85 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 199 hymnals Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above, The God of all creation; The God of power, the God of love, The God of our salvation. With healing balm my soul He fills, And every pain and sorrow stills: To God all praise and glory! 2 The angel host, O King of kings, Thy praise forever telling, In earth and sky all living things Beneath thy shadow dwelling, Adore the wisdom which could span, And power which formed, creation's plan: To God all praise and glory! 3 What God's almighty power hath made, His gracious mercy keepeth; By morning dawn or evening shade, His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth; Within the kingdom of His might, Lo! all is just and all is right: To God all praise and glory! 4 I cried to God in my distress, His mercy heard me calling; My Savior saw my helplessness And kept my feet from falling; For this, Lord, praise and thanks to Thee! Praise God most high, praise God with me! To God all praise and glory! 5 The Lord is never far away, Forsakes his people never; He is their refuge and their stay, Their peace and trust forever; And with a mother's watchful love He guides them wheresoe'er thy rove; To God all praise and glory! 6 When every earthly hope has flown From sorrow's sons and daughters, Our Father from His heavenly throne Beholds the troubled waters; And at His word the storm is stayed Which made His children's heart afraid: To God all praise and glory. 7 Thus all my pilgrimage along I'll sing aloud Thy praises, That men may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises: Be joyful in the Lord, my heart! Both soul and body, bear your part! To God all praise and glory! 8 O ye who bear Christ’s holy name, Give God all praise and glory! All ye who own His power, proclaim Aloud the wondrous story; Cast each false idol from His throne, The Lord is God, and He alone: To God all praise and glory! Used With Tune: [Sing praise to God who reigns above]

Give to our God immortal praise!

Author: I. Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 325 hymnals Topics: Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 Give to our God immortal praise! Mercy and truth are all His ways: Wonders of grace to God belong: Repeat His mercies in your song. 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown, The King of kings with glory crown: His mercies ever shall endure, When lords and kings are known no more. 3 He built the earth, He spread the sky, And fixed the starry lights on high: Wonders of grace to God belong, Repeat His mercies in your song. 4 He fills the sun with morning light; He bids the moon direct the night: His mercies ever shall endure, When sun and moon shall shine no more. 5 He sent His Son with power to save From guilt and darkness, and the grave: Wonders of grace to God belong; Repeat His mercies in your song. 6 Through this vain world He guides our feet, And leads us to His heavenly seat: His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more. Used With Tune: [Give to our God immortal praise!]

When all Thy mercies, O my God

Author: J. Addison Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,011 hymnals Topics: Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 When all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I’m lost In wonder, love and praise. 2 Ten thousand, thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 3 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived, From whom those comforts flowed. 4 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I’ll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. 5 When nature fails, and day and night Divide Thy works no more, My ever grateful heart, O Lord, Thy mercy shall adore. 6 Through all eternity to Thee A joyful song I’ll raise; But O, eternity’s too short To utter all Thy praise! Used With Tune: [When all Thy mercies, O my God]

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

Author: J. Newton Appears in 715 hymnals Topics: Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 Thou art coming to a king, Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask to much. 3 With my burden I begin: Lord, remove this load of sin! Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 3 God, my Lord, my king, Thou art, Take possession of my heart; There Thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer; Be my guide, my guard, my friend; Lead me to my journey's end. 6 Show me what I have to do; Every hour my strength renew; Let me live a life of faith; Let me die Thy people's death. Used With Tune: [Come my soul, thy suit prepare]

From all that dwell below the skies

Author: I. Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,294 hymnals Topics: Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise; Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through every land, by every tongue. 2 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord, Eternal truth attends Thy word; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore Till suns shall rise and set no more. Used With Tune: [From all that dwell below the skies]

Now thank we all our God

Author: M. Rinkart Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 699 hymnals Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who from our mother's arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God, Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts, And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills, In this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven; The one eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore! Used With Tune: [Now thank we all our God]

Rejoice today with one accord

Author: Sir H. W. Baker Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 61 hymnals Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 Rejoice today with one accord, Sing out with exultation! Rejoice and praise our mighty Lord, Whose arm hath brought salvation. The greatness of His name His works of love proclaim: His goodness He hath shown, And He is God alone; Let all His saints adore Him. 2 When in distress to Him we cried, He heard our sad complaining; O trust in Him, whate’er betide, His love is all-sustaining; Our hearts to Him shall raise Triumphant songs of praise; And let all voices say, "O praise the Lord alway," Let all His saints adore Him. Used With Tune: [Rejoice today with one accord]

Rock of Ages, cleft for me

Author: A. M. Toplady Appears in 2,973 hymnals Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 2 Not the labors of my hands Can fulfill Thy law's demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin would not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring; Simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress; Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly; Wash me, Savior, or I die! 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyelids close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne; Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee! Used With Tune: [Rock of Ages cleft for me]