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Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 541 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, I stretch my hands to thee, Father, I stretch my hands to thee, No other help I know, No other help I know. 2 If thou withdraw thyself from me, If thou withdraw thyself from me, Oh, whither shall I go, Oh, whither shall I go. Topics: God the Father, Creator; Lament; Meter Hymns; Petition, Prayer; Refuge, Security; Trust, Confidence Scripture: Psalm 143:6-7 Used With Tune: [Father, I stretch my hands to thee]

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward, b.1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 48 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ our King: Heirs of salvation, Trusting his promise, Faithfully now God's praise we sing. 2 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Dead in the tomb with Christ our King: One with his rising, Freed and forgiven, Thankfully now God's praise we sing. 3 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign of Christ our King: Born of one Father, We are his children, Joyfully now God's praise we sing. Topics: Christ the King; Christian Initiation Sacraments; Baptism Sacraments; Freedom; God the Father, Creator; Holy Spirit; Praise; Promise of God; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Salvation; Trust, Confidence; Water; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Romans 6:1-4 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

There Is a Fountain

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,486 hymnals First Line: There is a fountain filled with blood Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains: Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains; And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day, And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away: Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood Shall never lose its pow'r, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more: Be saved to sin no more, Be saved to sin no more; Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die: And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die; Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die. Topics: Christian Initiation Sacraments; Baptism Sacraments; Penance Sacraments; Faith; Lamb of God; Mercy, Forgiveness; New Life; Redemption; Repentance, Confession; Salvation; Saving Blood of Christ; Sin Scripture: Luke 23:40-43 Used With Tune: CLEANSING FOUNTAIN

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 390 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation! All you who hear, Now to his temple draw near. Praise him in glad adoration! 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things is wondrously reigning And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining. Have you not seen All you have needed has been Met by his gracious ordaining? 3 Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you: Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, Who with his love does befriend you. 4 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the "Amen" Sound from his people again! Gladly with praise we adore him! Topics: Faithfulness of God; Gathering; Life; Love of God for Us; Mercy, Forgiveness; Music; Praise; Providence; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Salvation; Song; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN Text Sources: Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König

For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliot S. Pierpont, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 640 hymnals Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies: Refrain: Lord of all, to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flow'r, Sun and moon, and stars of light: [Refrain] 3 For the joy of ear and eye, For the heart and mind’s delight, For the mystic harmony Linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain] 4 For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above; For all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain] 5 For your Church that evermore Lifts its holy hands above, Off'ring up on ev'ry shore Its pure sacrifice of love: [Refrain] 6 For yourself, best Gift Divine, To this world so freely giv'n; Word Incarnate, God's design, Peace on earth and joy in heav'n: [Refrain] Topics: Marriage Sacraments; Beauty; Children's Hymns; Church; Communion of Saints; Creation; Dedication of a Church; Ecology; Family Life; Friendship; Life; Love of God for Us; Morning; Praise; Sacrifice; Thanksgiving, Gratitude; Times and Seasons; Universe; World; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Psalm 105 Used With Tune: DIX

Jesus Loves Me

Author: Anna B. Warner, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 623 hymnals First Line: Jesus loves me! this I know Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me Lyrics: 1 Jesus loves me! this I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to him belong, They are weak, but he is strong. Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me, for the Bible tells me so. 2 Jesus loves me! he who died Heaven's gates to open wide! He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in. [Refrain] 3 Jesus loves me! loves me still, Tho' I'm very weak and ill; From his shining throne on high, Comes to watch me where I lie. [Refrain] 4 Jesus loves me! he will stay Close beside me all the way; If I love him when I die, He will take me home on high. [Refrain] Topics: Funeral Sacraments; Burdens; Children's Hymns; Death; Eternal Life; Love for Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mercy, Forgiveness; Presence of God; Trust in Jesus Christ Scripture: Mark 10:14 Used With Tune: CHINA

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Katherine Hankey, 1831-1911 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,225 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and his glory, Of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, Because I know its true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else would do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; 'Twill be my theme in glory. To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story, For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'Twill be the old, old story That I have loved so long. [Refrain] Topics: Funeral Sacraments; Faith; Grace; Heaven; Inner Peace; Love of God for Us; Music; Salvation; Seeking; Song; Witness Used With Tune: HANKEY

Rock of Ages

Author: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,917 hymnals First Line: Rock of ages, cleft for me Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee: Let the water and the blood, From thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Could my tears for ever flow, Could my zeal no languish know, These for sin could not atone -- Thou must save, and thou alone: In my hand no price I bring, Simply to thy cross I cling. 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyes shall close in death, When I rise to worlds unknown And behold thee on thy throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Funeral Sacraments; Commitment; Cross; Eternal Life; Grace; Heaven; Holiness; Mercy, Forgiveness; Repentance, Confession; Salvation; Saving Blood of Christ; Sin Scripture: Psalm 19:14 Used With Tune: TOPLADY

Old Time Religion

Meter: Irregular Appears in 326 hymnals First Line: It was good for Paul and Silas Refrain First Line: Give me that old time religion Lyrics: Refrain: Give me that old time religion, Give me that old time religion, Give me that old time religion, It's good enough for me. 1 It was good for Paul and Silas, It was good for Paul and Silas, It was good for Paul and Silas, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 2 It was good for the Hebrew children, It was good for the Hebrew children, It was good for the Hebrew children, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 3 It was good for our mothers, It was good for our mothers, It was good for our mothers, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 4 Makes me love ev'ry body, Makes me love ev'ry body, Makes me love ev'ry body, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] Topics: Discipleship; Faith; Faithfulness of God; Love for Others Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 Used With Tune: OLD TIME RELIGION Text Sources: Traditional

Savior, lead me lest I stray

Author: Frank M. Davis, 1839-1897 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 308 hymnals First Line: Savior, lead me lest I, lead me lest I stray Refrain First Line: Lead me, lead me Lyrics: 1 Savior, lead me lest I, stray, Gently lead me all the way; I am safe when by thy side, I would in thy love abide. Refrain: Lead me, lead me. Savior, lead me lest I stray; Gently down the stream of time, Lead me, Savior, all the way. 2 Thou the refuge of my soul, When life’s stormy billows roll; I am safe when thou art nigh, All my hopes on thee rely. [Refrain] 3 Savior, lead me, then at last, When the storm of life is past; To the land of endless day, Where all tears are wiped away. [Refrain] Topics: Funeral Sacraments; Eternal Life; Guidance; Heaven; Hope; Providence; Redemption; Refuge, Security; Trust, Confidence; Trust in Jesus Christ Scripture: Psalm 23:2-4 Used With Tune: LEAD ME