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"To live is Christ"

Author: Ralph Wardlaw Appears in 176 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of; Christ Character of First Line: Christ, of all my hopes the Ground Lyrics: 1 Christ, of all my hopes the Ground, Christ, the Spring of all my joy, Still in thee let me be found, Still for thee my powers employ. 2 Fountain of o'erflowing grace! Freely from thy fullness give; Till I close my earthly race, Be it "Christ for me to live!" 3 Firmly trusting in thy blood, Nothing shall my heart confound; Safely I shall pass the flood, Safely reach Immanuel's ground. 4 When I touch the blessed shore, Back the closing waves shall roll! Death's dark stream shall nevermore Part from thee my ravished soul. 5 Thus oh, thus an entrance give To the land of cloudless sky; Having known it "Christ to live," Let me know it "gain to die." Used With Tune: ESSEX

God an All-Sufficeint Helper

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Comfort under; Assurance Enjoyed; Character Value of Good; Christ Power of; Christ The Saviour; Christians Conflicts of; Christians Conquerors; Christians Persecuted and Sorrowing; Consecration and Dedication; Deliverance from trouble; Enemies Many and Mighty; Faith Act of; Faith Blessedness of; Faith Walking by; Family; Fearlessness; God Hearer of Prayer; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Lord's Supper The Hallel, the hymn of Jesus at institution of Supper; Mercy of God Celebrated; Mercy of God Everlasting; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Mercy; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise For Work of Redemption; Prayer Answers to; Preservation; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Temptation; Thanksgiving Declared; Trust in God Blessedness of; Worship Call to ; Worship Family; Zeal False First Line: O praise the Lord, for He is good Lyrics: 1 O praise the Lord, for He is good; Let all in heav'n above And all His saints on earth proclaim His everlasting love. In my distress I called on God; In grace He answered me, Removed my bonds, enlarged my place, From trouble set me free. 2 The Lord with me, I will not fear Tho' human might appose; The Lord my helper, I shall be Triumphant o'er my foes. No trust in men, or kings of men, Can confidence afford, But they are strong, and sure their trust, Whose hope is in the Lord. 3 Tho' nations compass me about, The swarming hosts of sin, Yet in the Name of God the Lord I shall the vict'ry win. The Lord hath helped and kept me safe When foes were fierce and strong; The Lord my Saviour is become, He is my strength and song. 4 Salvation'a joyful song is heard Where'er the righteous dwell; For them God's hand is strong to save And doeth all things well. I shall not die, but live and tell The wonders of the Lord; He hath not giv'n my soul to death, But chastened and restored. Scripture: Psalm 118 Used With Tune: HEAVENLY FOLD

Christ, a True Friend

Author: Newton Meter: 8.7.7 Appears in 692 hymnals Topics: Offices and Characters of Christ First Line: One there is above all others Lyrics: 1 One there is, above all others, Well deserves the name of Friend; His is love beyond a brother’s – Costly, free, and knows no end; They who once his kindness prove, Find it everlasting love. 2 Which of all our friends, to save us, Could or would have shed his blood; But our Jesus died to have us Reconciled in him to God. This was boundless love indeed! Jesus is a Friend in need! 3 O for grace our hearts to soften! Teach us, Lord, at length to love; We, alas! forget too often What a Friend we have above. But when home our souls are brought, We will praise thee as we ought.

God the Giver of Victory

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Assurance Declared; Christ Power of; Deliverance From Enemies; Enemies Restrained; God Our Guardian; God Kingly Character of; God Source of All Good; Grace Sustaining; Nations Rebuked in Wrath; Parents and Children; The Past; Prayer Intercession in; The Righteous Forsaken by God; Vanity Of Men and Riches First Line: O God, we have heard and our fathers have told Lyrics: 1 O God, we have heard and our fathers have told What wonders Thou didst in the great days of old; The nations were crushed and expelled by Thy hand, Cast out that Thy people might dwell in their land. 2 They gained not the land by the edge of the sword, Their own arm to them could no safety afford, But Thy right hand saved, and the light of Thy face, Because of Thy favor and wonderful grace. 3 Command, and Thy word shall deliverance bring, O God, to Thy chosen, for Thou art our King; Thro' Thee we will surely defeat all our foes, Thro' Thy name will triumph o'er those that oppose. 4 No trust will I place in my strength to defend, Nor yet on my sword as a safeguard depend; In Thee, Who hast saved us and put them to shame, We boast all the day, ever praising Thy Name. Scripture: Psalm 44 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

Universal Adoration

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Angels; Children Piety in; Christ Worshiped; Divine Decrees; Family; Glory of God In Creation; God Adored and Exalted; God Creator of All; God Glorious; God Kingly Character of; God Sovereignty of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Invitations of ; Grace Justifying; Grace Quickening; Grace Redeeming; Grace Sustaining; Nature Revelation of God in; Old Age; Praise By Angels; Praise By Men; Praise By Saints; Praise By Universe; Praise Calls to; Praise For Works of Creation; Praise For Works of Providence; Purposes of God; Royalty of Christ Civil Rulers in Relation to; Royalty of Christ Ultimate Acknowledgement of; Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of; The Sea; Thanksgiving Declared; Worship Call to ; Young Men First Line: Praise ye, praise ye the Lord Lyrics: 1 Praise ye, praise ye the Lord In yonder heav'nly height; Ye angels, all His hosts, In joyful praise unite; O sun and moon, declare His might, Show forth His praise, ye stars of light. 2 Praise Him, ye highest heav'ns, Praise Him, ye clouds that roll, Created by His pow'r And under His control, Ye heav'ns that stand eternally, Established by His firm decree. 3 Ye creatures in the sea And creatures on the earth, Your mighty Maker praise And tell His matchless worth; Praise Him, ye stormy winds that blow, Ye fire and hail, ye rain and snow. 4 Ye hills and mountains, praise, Each tree and beast and bird; Ye kings and realms of earth, Now let your praise be heard; By high and low, by young and old, Be all His praise and glory told. 5 By all let God be praised, For He alone is great; Above the earth and heav'n He reigns in glorious state; Praise Him, ye saints, who know His grace And ever dwell before His face. Scripture: Psalm 148 Used With Tune: AMELIA

Adoration of God

Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Christ Glorying in; Christ Providences of; Christ Worshiped; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Glorious; God Kingly Character of; God Love and Mercy; God Source of All Good; God Sovereignty of ; Gospel Invitations of ; Miracles; Missions Encouragements of; Nature Revelation of God in; Praise By Saints; Praise Calls to; Praise for temporal blessings; Praise For Works of Creation; Praise For Works of Providence; Providence of God Over His Creatures; Purposes of God; Royalty of Christ In His Church; Royalty of Christ Providential; Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of; The Sea; Thanksgiving Declared; Worship Call to ; Worship Delightful to Saints First Line: O praise ye the Name of Jehovah Lyrics: 1 O praise ye the name of Jehovah, Proclaim ye His glory abroad; O praise Him, ye servants appointed To stand in the house of our God. 2 O praise ye the Lord for His goodness; 'Tis pleasant His praises to sing; His people, His chosen and precious, Your praises with gratitude bring. 3 I know that the Lord is almighty, Supreme is dominion is He, Performing His will and good pleasure In heav'n and in earth and the sea. 4 Ye people who worship Jehovah, His praises with gladness proclaim; His servants, and all ye that fear Him, Sing praise to His glorious Name. 5 O Church of our God, sing His praises, For with you and in you He dwells; O sing Hallelujahs before Him, Whose glory all praises excels. Scripture: Psalm 135 Used With Tune: JANET

The Triumphal Ascension of Christ

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Christ Ascension of; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Power of; Christ Ressurection of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Graces of; Glory of God In Church and Heaven; God Glorious; God Kingly Character of; Gospel Invitations of ; Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of First Line: Ye gates, lift your heads, the glad summons obey Lyrics: 1 Ye gates, lift your heads, the glad summons obey, Ye doors everlasting, wide open the way; The King of all glory high honors await, The King of all glory shall enter in state. 2 What King of all glory is this that ye sing? The Lord, strong and mighty, the conquering King. Ye gates, lift your heads, and His summons obey, Ye doors everlasting, wide open the way. 3 The King of all glory, high honors await, The King of all glory shall enter in state. What King of all glory is this that ye sing? Jehovah of Hosts, He of glory is King. Scripture: Psalm 24 Used With Tune: LANSING

Our Sure Defense

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Promises for; Afflictions Refuge in; Assurance Declared; Backsliding; Character Value of Good; Christ Abiding with Believers; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Believers; Christians Graces of; Church Security of; Covenant Promises; Faith Act of; God Our Guardian; Grace Sovereign ; Grace Sustaining; Heart Claimed of God; Heart God the Strength of; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Prayer For Divine Favor; Prayer Intercession in; Prayer Promise to; Preservation; Protection Unceasing; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Contrasted with the Wicked; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Safety Assured; Steadfastness; Temptation; Trust in God Blessedness of First Line: Like Zion's steadfast mount are they Lyrics: 1 Like Zion's steadfast mount are they Who in the Lord confide; Secure, immovable they stand, Forever to abide. 2 As round about Jerusalem The mountains give defense, Jehovah is His people's guard, Their lasting confidence. 3 No tyrant's scepter o'er the good Shall undisturbed abide, Lest righteous men, oppressed by wrong, To evil turn aside. 4 O Thou Jehovah, to the good Thy goodness now impart, Thy loving-kindness show to them That upright are in heart. 5 All those that turn from righteousness With wayward, wandering feet, With sinners God will lead them forth, The sinner's doom to meet. 6 O Thou Who art Thy people's shield, Their helper and their guide, Upon them let Thy grace and peace For evermore abide. Scripture: Psalm 125 Used With Tune: ALBANO

An Invitation to Worship

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Righteous; Backsliding; Christ Communion with; Christ Glorying in; Christ The Saviour; Christ Worshiped; Christians Duties of; Church Unfaithful; Danger of Delay; God Adored and Exalted; God Creator of All; God Glorious; God Kingly Character of; God Sovereignty of ; Gospel Invitations of ; Heart Claimed of God; Heart Evil, Hard, and Stubborn; Invitation and Divine Pleading; Joy Exhortations to; Joy Reasons for; Life Time for Salvation; Missions Encouragements of; Praise Calls to; Praise For Works of Creation; Praise For Works of Providence; Praise Part of Public Worship; Procrastination; Retribution Inflicted; Salvation Accepted Time of; Salvation Thanksgiving for; The Sea; The Wicked Warned; Worship Acts of; Worship Only as God Appoints First Line: O come before the Lord, our King Lyrics: 1 O come before the Lord, our King, And in His presence let us sing; Let us in glad and joyful lays The Rock of our salvation praise; Before Him come with thankful song In joyful psalms His praise prolong. 2 Almighty pow'r the Lord maintains, Exalted over all He reigns; He holds the valleys in His hand, He makes the mighty mountains stand; To Him belong both land and sea, Creator of the world is He. 3 O come and let us worship now, Before our maker let us bow; We are His sheep and He our God, He feeds our souls in pastures broad; He safely leads us in the way; O come and heed His voice today. 4 Take heed and harden not your heart As did our fathers, nor depart From God to follow in their ways; For with complaints instead of praise, With doubt instead of faith confessed, They put His mercy to the test. 5 Take heed that ye provoke Him not As did your fathers, who forgot, With erring heart, God's holy ways And grieved Him all their sinful days; To whom in wrath Jehovah sware, My promised rest they shall not share. Scripture: Psalm 95 Used With Tune: SALOME

Christ's earthly path

Author: James G. Deck Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of First Line: O Lord, we now thy path retrace Lyrics: 1 O Lord, we now the path retrace Which thou on earth hast trod, To man thy wondrous love and grace, Thy faithfulness to God! 2 Thy love, by man so sorely tried, Proved stronger than the grave; The very spear that pierced thy side Drew forth the blood to save. 3 Unmoved by Satan's subtle wiles, Or suffering, shame, or loss, Thy path uncheered by earthly smiles, Led only to the cross. 4 O Lord, with sorrow and with shame, We meekly would confess, How little we, who bear thy name, Thy mind, thy ways, express. 5 Give us thy meek, thy lowly mind; We would obedient be, And all our rest and pleasure find In fellowship with thee. Scripture: John 13:1 Used With Tune: HUMMEL