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Our World Is One World

Author: Cecily Taylor, 1930- Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #134 (1993) Topics: Rich and poor Languages: English Tune Title: CHERNOBYL

O Save Me, LORD, from Evil Men

Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #140 (2018) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Poor Scripture: Psalm 140 Languages: English Tune Title: LEICESTER

Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #162 (1961) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Poor Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long: Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, And ev'ry voice a song. 2 On him the Spirit, largely poured, Exerts his sacred fire; Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, His holy breast inspire. 3 He comes, the pris'ners to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure; And with the treasures of his grace To enrich the humble poor. 5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And heav'n's eternal arches ring With thy beloved Name. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. SAVIOUR

Manifold Mercies

Hymnal: The Psalter #180 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Poor Remembered by God First Line: God saved His people from distress Lyrics: 1 God saved His people from distress And led them thro' the wilderness; Then mountains trembled in their place, The heav'ns were bowed before His face. 2 With copious show'rs Thou didst assuage The thirsting of Thy heritage, Thy congregation dwelt secure; Thou, God, art gracious to the poor. 3 The Lord sent forth His mighty word, And shouts of victory were heard; The women came, a mighty throng, To join the glad triumphant song. 4 When God His chosen people led, The kings and armies turned and fled; The hosts of God victorious fought, And home their spoils and trophies bro't. 5 God's people rested, free from care, In glorious peace and beauty fair; Their mighty King did overthrow The hostile kings like driven snow. 6 All mountains unto God belong, But Zion's holy mountains strong Above them all the Lord loves well, And there He will forever dwell. 7 Great hosts to holy wars have trod, The armies of the living God; Among them He reveals His face, The God of justice and of grace. 8 Thou hast ascended up on high And captive led captivity; They come with gifts, who did rebel, That with them God the Lord might dwell. Scripture: Psalm 68 Languages: English Tune Title: JUNIATA

The Blesings of the Pious and Charitable

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #204a (1740) Topics: Charity to the poor First Line: Thrice happy Man, who fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy Man who fears the Lord, Loves his commands, and trusts his Word; Honour and Peace his Days attend, And Blessings to his Seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his Mind, To Works of Mercy still inclin'd; He lends the Poor some present Aid, Or gives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark, and Tidings spread That fill his Neighbours round with dread, His Heart is arm'd against the fear, For GOD with all his Pow'r is there. 4 His Soul well fix'd upon the Lord, Draws heav'nly Courage from his Word; Amidst the Darkness Light shall rise, To cheer his Heart and bless his Eyes. 5 He hath dispers'd his Alms abroad; His Works are still before his God; His Name on Earth shall long remain, While envious Sinners fret in vain. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

Liberality rewarded

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #204b (1740) Topics: Charity to the poor First Line: Happy is he that fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord, And follows his commands; Who lends the Poor without reward, Or gives with lib'ral Hands. 2 As Pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of Need; So GOD shall answer his Request With Blessings on his Seed. 3 No evil Tidings shall surprize His well-establish'd Mind; His soul to GOD, his Refuge, flies, And leaves his Fears behind. 4 In Times of general Distress Some Beams of Light shall shine, To shew the World his Righteousness, And give him Peace divine. 5 His Works of Piety and Love Remain before the Lord; Honour on Earth, and Joys above Shall be his sure Reward. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English

Responsibility of Civil Officers

Hymnal: The Psalter #223 (1912) Topics: The Poor Duty Towards First Line: Where'er His creatures gather Lyrics: 1 Where'er His creatures gather The unseen God is near; Let rulers fear their Ruler, Their Judge let judges fear. How long, ye earthly judges, Will ye pervert the right? How long shall wicked persons Have favor in your sight? 2 Do justice for the helpless, The orphan's cause maintain; Defend the poor and needy, Oppressed and wronged for gain. When rulers walk in darkness, When judges truth forsake, The cornerstones are crumbled, The firm foundations shake. 3 The Most High God has called you And set you up on high, But ye to Him must answer, For ye like men must die. Arise, O God Eternal, Thou Judge of all the earth, Thro' all Thy ransomed nations Send now Thy justice forth. Scripture: Psalm 82 Languages: English Tune Title: ALGIERS

How Blest the Man Who fears the Lord

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #237 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Poor Lyrics: 1 How blest the man who fears the Lord And greatly loves God's holy will; His children share his great reward, And blessings all their days shall fill. 2 Abounding wealth shall bless his home, His righteousness shall still endure, To him shall light arise in gloom, For he is merciful and pure. 3 The man whose hand the weak befriends In judgment shall his cause maintain; A peace unmoved his life attends, And long his memory shall remain. 4 Of evil tidings not afraid, His trust is in the Lord alone; His heart is steadfast, undismayed, For he shall see his foes o'erthrown. 5 With kind remembrance of the poor, For their distress his gifts provide; His righteousness shall thus endure, His name in honor shall abide. 6 To shame the wicked shall be brought, While righteous men shall favor gain; Unrighteous hopes shall come to naught, Its due reward shall sin obtain. Scripture: Psalm 112 Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE

Praise God, Ye Servants of the Lord

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #238 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Poor Lyrics: 1 Praise God, ye servants of the Lord, Praise, praise His Name with one accord; Bless ye the Lord, His Name adore From this time forth for evermore, From this time forth for evermore. 2 From rising unto setting sun Praised be the Lord, the Mighty One; He reigns o'er all, supreme in might, Above the heavens in glory bright, Above the heavens in glory bright. 3 On whom but God can we rely, The Lord our God who reigns on high, Who condescends to see and know The things of heaven and earth below, The things of heaven and earth below. 4 He lifts the poor and makes them great, With joy He fills the desolate; Praise ye the Lord and bless His Name, His mercy and His might proclaim, His mercy and His might proclaim. Scripture: Psalm 113 Languages: English Tune Title: ANDRE

Fountain of good, to own thy love

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #282 (1961) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Poor Lyrics: 1 Fountain of good, to own thy love Our thankful hearts incline; What can we render, Lord, to thee, When all the worlds are thine? 2 But thou hast needy brethren here, Partakers of thy grace, Whose names thou wilt thyself confess Before the Father's face. 3 And in their accents of distress Thy pleading voice is heard; In them thou may'st be clothed and fed And visited and cheered. 4 Thy face with rev'rence and with love We in thy poor would see; O may we minister to them, And in them, Lord, to thee. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 25:40 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. FRANCES