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The mercy-seat

Author: Hugh Stowell Appears in 1,306 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: From every stormy wind that blows Lyrics: 1 From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat; 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads-- A place than all besides more sweet; It is the blood-bought mercy-seat. 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet, Around one common mercy-seat. 4 There, there, on eagle wings we soar, And sense and sin molest no more, And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat! 5 Oh! let my hand forget her skill, My tongue be silent, cold, and still, This throbbing heart forget to beat, If I forget the mercy-seat. Scripture: Exodus 25:17 Used With Tune: RETREAT

Prayer has power

Author: John A. Wallace Appears in 187 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: There is an eye that never sleeps Lyrics: 1 There is an eye that never sleeps Beneath the wing of night; There is an ear that never shuts When sink the beams of light. 2 There is an arm that never tires, When human strength gives way; There is a love that never fails, When earthly loves decay. 3 That eye is fixed on seraph throngs; That arm upholds the sky; That ear is filled with angel songs; That love is throned on high. 4 But there's a power which man can wield When mortal aid is vain, That eye, that arm, that love to reach, That listening ear to gain. 5 That power is prayer, which soars on high, Through Jesus, to the throne; And moves the hand which moves the world, To bring salvation down! Scripture: Psalm 121:4 Used With Tune: SOUTHPORT

The mercy-seat

Author: Anne Steele Appears in 194 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Dear Father, to thy mercy-seat Lyrics: 1 Dear Father, to thy mercy-seat My soul for shelter flies: 'Tis here I find a safe retreat When storms and tempests rise. 2 My cheerful hope can never die, If thou, my God, art near; Thy grace can raise my comforts high, And banish every fear. 3 My great Protector and my Lord, Thy constant aid impart; Oh, let thy kind, thy gracious word Sustain my trembling heart! 4 Oh, never let my soul remove From this divine retreat! Still let me trust thy power and love, And dwell beneath thy feet. Used With Tune: HOLY TRINITY

"Come, Lord Jesus"

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 8.7 Appears in 760 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus

"Weary, heavy laden"

Author: John Newton Appears in 619 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Approach, my soul! the mercy-seat Lyrics: 1 Approach, my soul! the mercy-seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh: Thou callest burdened souls to thee, And such, O Lord! am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed; By war without, and fears within, I come to thee for rest. 4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place, That, sheltered near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him--thou hast died. 5 Oh, wondrous Love--to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead thy gracious name! Scripture: Psalm 50:15 Used With Tune: GIFT

Quiet communion

Author: Ray Palmer Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Stealing from the world away Lyrics: 1 Stealing from the world away, We are come to seek thy face; Kindly meet us, Lord, we pray, Grant us thy reviving grace. 2 Yonder stars that gild the sky Shine but with a borrowed light; We, unless thy light be nigh, Wander, wrapt in gloomy night. 3 Sun of Righteousness! dispel All our darkness, doubts, and fears; May thy light within us dwell, Till eternal day appears. 4 Warm our hearts in prayer and praise, Lift our every thought above; Hear the grateful songs we raise, Fill us with thy perfect love. Used With Tune: DIJON

"Thy face we seek"

Author: William Hammond Appears in 827 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Lord, we come before thee now Lyrics: 1 Lord, we come before thee now, At thy feet we humbly bow; Oh, do not our suit disdain! Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain? 2 Lord, on thee our souls depend, In compassion now descend; Fill our hearts with thy rich grace, Tune our lips to sing thy praise. 3 In thine own appointed way, Now we seek thee; here we stay; Lord, we know not how to go, Till a blessing thou bestow. 4 Comfort those who weep and mourn; Let the time of joy return; Those that are cast down lift up; Make them strong in faith and hope. 5 Grant that all may seek and find Thee a God supremely kind; Heal the sick; the captive free; Let us all rejoice in thee. Used With Tune: HENDON

"The throne of grace"

Author: John Newton Appears in 309 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Behold the throne of grace! Lyrics: 1 Behold the throne of grace! The promise calls me near; There Jesus shows a smiling face, And waits to answer prayer. 2 That rich atoning blood, Which sprinkled round I see, Provides for those who come to God An all-prevailing plea. 3 My soul! ask what thou wilt; Thou canst not be too bold; Since his own blood for thee he spilt, What else can he withhold? 4 Thine image, Lord, bestow, Thy presence and thy love; I ask to serve thee here below, And reign with thee above. 5 Teach me to live by faith; Conform my will to thine: Let me victorious be in death, And then in glory shine. Scripture: Ezekiel 36:37 Used With Tune: SHIRLAND

"Sweet hour"

Author: W. W. Walford Appears in 1,354 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care, And bids me, at my Father's throne, Make all my wants and wishes known; In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer! 2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Thy wings shall my petition bear To him, whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless: And, since he bids me seek his face, Believe his word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR

"The blessed Trinity"

Author: C. Wordsworth Appears in 124 hymnals Topics: Prayer and Invocation First Line: Holy, holy, holy Lord Lyrics: 1 Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts, eternal King, By the heavens and earth adored; Angels and archangels sing, Chanting everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. 2 Thousands, tens of thousands, stand, Spirits blest, before the throne, Speeding thence at thy command, And, when thy commands are done, Singing everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. 3 Cherubim and seraphim Vail their faces with their wings; Eyes of angels are too dim To behold the King of kings, While they sing eternally To the blessed Trinity. 4 Thee apostles, prophets thee, Thee the noble martyr band, Praise with solemn jubilee, Thee, the church in every land; Singing everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. 5 Hallelujah! Lord, to thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Godhead one, and Persons three; Join us with the heavenly host, Singing everlastingly To the blessed Trinity. Used With Tune: DIX