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The Cross of Calvary

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Spiritual Darkness First Line: My God, My God, I cry to Thee Lyrics: 1 My God, My God, I cry to Thee; O why hast Thou forsaken Me? Afar from Me, Thou dost not heed, Though day and night for help I plead. 2 But Thou art holy in Thy ways, Enthroned upon Thy people's praise; Our fathers put their trust in Thee, Believed, and Thou didst set them free. 3 They cried, and, trusting in Thy Name, Were saved, and were not put to shame; But in the dust My honor lies, While all reproach and all despise. 4 My words a cause for scorn they make, The lip they curl, the head they shake, And, mocking, bid Me trust the Lord Till He salvation shall afford. 5 My trust on Thee I learned to rest When i was on My mother's breast; From birth Thou art My God alone, Thy care My life has ever known. 6 O let Thy strength and presence cheer, For trouble and distress are near; Be Thou not far away from Me, I have no source of help but Thee. 7 Unnumbered foes would do Me wrong, They press about Me, fierce and strong, Like beasts of prey their rage they vent, My courage fails, My strength is spent. 8 Down unto death Thou leadest Me, Consumed by thirst and agony; With cruel hate and anger fierce My helpless hands and feet they pierce. 9 While on My wasted form they stare, The garments torn from Me they share, My shame and sorrow heeding not, And for My robe they cast the lot. 10 O Lord, afar no longer stay; O Thou My helper, haste, I pray; From death and evil set Me free; I live, for Thou didst answer Me. 11 I live and will declare Thy fame Where brethren gather in Thy Name; Where all Thy faithful people meet, I will Thy worthy praise repeat. Scripture: Psalm 22 Used With Tune: HEBRON

A young convert falling into darkness

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Convert Young in darkness; Convert Young in darkness First Line: When converts first begin to sing Lyrics: 1 When converts first begin to sing Their happy souls are on the wing; Their theme is all redeeming love, Fain would they be with Christ above. 2 With admiration they behold The love of Christ that can't be told, They view themselves upon the shore, And think the battle all is o'er. 3 They feel themselves quite free from pain, And think their enemies are slain; They make no doubt but all is well, And Satan is cast down to hell. 4 They wonder why old saints don't sing, And make the heav'nly arches ring, Ring with melodious joyful sound, Because a prodigal is found. 5 But 'tis not long before they feel Their feeble souls begin to reel, They think their former hopes are vain, For they are bound in Satan's chain. 6 The morning that did shine so bright, Is turned to the shades of night; Their hearts that did with music sing, Are now untun'd in ev'ry string. 7 O! foolish child, why didst thou boast In the enlargement of thy coast? Why dost thou think to fly away, Before thou leav'st this feeble clay? 8 Come take up arms and face the field, Come gird on harness, sword and shield, Stand fast in faith, fight for your king, And soon the vict'ry you shall win. 9 When Satan comes to tempt your minds, Then meet him with these blessed lines: For Christ our Lord has swept the field, And we're determin'd not to yield.

On Eagle's Wings

Author: J. Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Darkness First Line: You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord Refrain First Line: And he will raise you up on eagle's wings Scripture: Psalm 91 Used With Tune: [You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord]

God moves in a mysterious way

Author: Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,142 hymnals Topics: Light in Darkness Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain: God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. Scripture: Genesis 45:5-7

Prayer for relief uner a body of sin and death

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Prayer For relief from sin and darkness First Line: Lord, what a croud of anxious cares Lyrics: 1 Lord what a croud of anxious cares, Disturb this restless breast! The world's reproach and Satan's snares, Leave not a moment's rest. 2 The glorious smiles which once I saw O'er all thy face, are hid; I feel the sentence of thy law, And all my comfort's fled. 3 Hast thou not said, that where thy art, There thine shall surely be? O seal this promise on my heart, And say 'twas made for me. 4 Then cares may vex, the world may frown, They ne'er my peace shall move; For what can weigh that spirit down, That feels a Saviour's love? 5 O for a taste, by saving faith, Of his forgiving grace; When nature draws its parting breath, And all its cares shall cease!

I Will Walk in the Presence of God

Author: Noel Donnelly Meter: 9.8.8.9 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Darkness First Line: I trusted when I felt afflicted Refrain First Line: I will walk in the presence of the Lord Scripture: Psalm 116 Used With Tune: SCOTLAND

Light shining in darkness

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 130 hymnals Topics: Light Shining in darkness First Line: My former hopes are dead Lyrics: 1 My former hopes are dead, My terror now begins; I feel alas! that I am dead In trespasses and sins. 2 Ah whither shall I fly? I hear the thunder roar; The law proclaims destruction nigh, And vengeance at the door. 3 When I review my ways, I dread impending doom; But sure a friendly whisper says, "Flee from the wrath to come." 4 I see, or think I see, A glimm'ring from afar; A beam of day that shines for me, To save me from despair. 5 Fore-runner of the sun, It marks the pilgrim's way; I'll gaze upon it while i run, And watch the rising day.