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How matchless is our Savior's grace

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a225 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Holy Baptism Lyrics: 1 How matchless is our Savior's grace, That seeks and saves our ruined race! How wondrous God's benignant plan. By Him to save rebellious man! 2 Long ere the Holy Child was born Who changed our night to glorious morn, The promise which foretold the day Cheered sighing saints upon their way. 3 And still the promise cheers the fold With prospects bright of joys untold, While foes beset, on every hand, Their pathway to the promised land. 4 And sill the lambs be spurned away To save themselves as best they may? Is there for these no promise given, No means to make them heirs of heaven? 5 The promise is to them--they share The claim to lasting treasures there: For Jesus suffered shame and pain To cleanse them too from every stain. 6 And where baptismal waters flow, He comes to save from sin and woe: May we this promise ne'er despise, But with our children claim the prize. Languages: English

Jesus took the lambs and blessed them

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a226 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Holy Baptism Lyrics: 1 Jesus took the lambs and blessed them, When they came to Him of old, Fondly in His arms caressed them, Bade them welcome in His fold, Warmly welcomed, When disciples' hearts were cold. 2 Jesus calls them still with kindness Passing every mortal thought, Bids them come, when human blindness Still would chide when they are brought, Take and blesses Whom He hath so dearly bought. 3 Jesus, we would not forbid them, We would have them brought to Thee; Thou of all their guilt dost rid them, From the curse dost set them free, Thine dost make them— Thine let them forever be! Languages: English

When souls draw near the holy wave

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a227 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Holy Baptism Lyrics: 1 When souls draw near the holy wave, The Triune God draws near to save; When water flows in His great name, He comes to free from guilt and shame. 2 The water used at God's behest Must yield our souls the promised rest; For where a solemn pledge He gives Whoe'er in faith accepts it, lives. 3 Let us but bid our hearts be still, Nor rise in doubt against His will; The power that made us a breath By simplest means can save from death. 4 With grateful hearts His praise we sing, To whom in life and death we cling, Still trusting in the means He gave Through faith our sinful souls to save. Languages: English

Baptized into Thy name most holy

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a228 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Baptized into Thy name most holy, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly, Among Thy seed, Thy chosen host; Buried with Christ, and dead to sin, Thy Spirit now shall live within. 2 My loving Father here doth take me To be henceforth His child and heir; My faithful Savior now doth make me The fruit of all his sorrow share; My Comforter will comfort me When darkest clouds around I see. 3 And I have vowed to fear and love Thee, And to obey Thee, Lord, alone; I felt Thy Spirit inly move me, And dared to pledge myself Thy own, Renouncing sin to keep the faith, And war with evil to the death. 4 My faithful God, Thou failest never, Thy cov'nant surely will abide; Oh cast me not away for ever, Should I transgress it on my side, If I have sore my soul defiled, Yet still forgive, restore Thy child. 5 Yes, all I am and love most dearly-- To Thee I offer now the whole; O let me make my vows sincerely, Take full possession of my soul, Let naught within me, naught I own, Serve any will but Thine alone. 6 Depart! Thou prince of utter darkness! No more by thee I'll be enticed. Here is indeed a tarnished conscience, But sprinkled with the blood of Christ. Away, vain world! O sin, away! Lo! I renounce ye all this day. 7 O never let my purpose falter, Thou Father, Son and Holy Ghost, But keep me faithful to Thine altar, Till Thou shalt call me from my post; So unto Thee I live and die, And praise Thee evermore on high. Languages: English

Ye men and angels, witness now

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a229 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Catechism Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Ye men and angels, witness now, Before the Lord we speak; To Him we make our solemn vow, A vow we may not break: 2 That long as life itself shall last, Ourselves to Christ we'll yield; Nor from His cause will we depart, Or ever quit the field. 3 We trust not in our unaided strength, But on his grace rely; May He, with our returning wants, All needful help supply. 4 Lord guide our doubtful feet aright, And keep us in Thy ways; And while we turn our vows to prayers, Turn Thou our prayers to praise. Languages: English

Let me be Thine forever

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a230 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Let me be Thine forever, My gracious God and Lord; May I forsake Thee never, Nor wander from Thy Word: Preserve me from the mazes Of error and distrust, And I shall sing Thy praises Forever with the just. 2 Lord Jesus! bounteous Giver Of light and life divine, Thou didst my soul deliver, To Thee I all resign; Thou hast in mercy bought me With blood and bitter pain, Let me, since Thou hast sought me, Eternal life obtain. 3 O Holy Ghost, who pourest Sweet peace into my heart, And all my soul restorest, Thy comfort ne'er depart: Let me His name confessing Whom I in faith have known, Receive Thy constant blessing, And be in death Thine own. Languages: English

Thy soul, O Jesus! hallow me

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a231 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Confirmation Lyrics: 1 Thy soul, O Jesus, hallow me, Thy spirit steep me all in Thee; Thy body, pierced by ruthless steel, My wretched soul and body heal. 2 The water from Thy side that poured, For me a cleansing bath afford, And all Thy blood, with life divine, Revive these sluggish powers of mine. 3 The bloody sweat upon Thy face Deliver me from death's embrace, And all Thy passion, cross, and pain, With strength my feebleness sustain. 4 O Christ! turn not away from me, Accept and hide me quite in Thee, Within Thy holy wounds enclose, And keep me safe when foes oppose. 5 In death's dark hour with me abide, And place me, Savior! at Thy side, Where all Thy blessed saints on high To sing Thy praise, and never die. Languages: English

O Great High Priest! forget not me

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a232 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Catechism Confirmation Lyrics: 1 O great High Priest! forget not me, Though I have oft forgotten Thee, But give me strength for all the strife, And all the toil and pain of life. 2 Let not a wav'ring heart be mine, That is the world's and would be Thine; May I in faith Thy promise hold, And never wander from Thy fold. 3 Let me not crave the wealth of earth, Its honors and its giddy mirth, But still remember I am Thine, And be content that thou art mine. 4 Thou hast redeemed me with Thy blood, And washed me in the mystic flood; Let not this grave be all in vain, Nor let me pierce Thy side again. 5 To Thee I humbly raise mine eyes, Do not my sinful soul despise; Perfect the work Thou hast begun, And let Thy saving will be done. Languages: English

Out of the depths I cry to Thee

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a233 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Out of the depths I cry to Thee, Lord, mark my lamentation; O bow Thine ear in grace to me, And hear my supplication: If Thou shouldst pass in close review My sins and all the ill I do, Lord, who can stand before Thee! 2 Works never can God's pardon gain, Here grace alone availeth; Our choicest works all have a stain, The best among us faileth; Before Thee none can boasting stand, But all must fear thy strict demand, And live alone by mercy. 3 My hope I rest then on the Lord, And build not on my merit; My soul shall trust His gracious Word, 'Tis this upholds my spirit: His promised mercy is my stay, My joy and comfort day by day: This is my firm reliance. 4 What though it tarry all the night And till the dawn appeareth, My heart still trusteth in His might, It doubteth not, nor feareth: So let the Israelite indeed, Born of the Spirit, hope in need— And wait, till God appeareth. 5 Although our sin be very great, God's mercies far exceed it; His hand can help, though sore the strait, And great the grace that's needed: He is the Shepherd of the sheep, Who Israel doth guard and keep, And save from sin and evil. Languages: English

Lord, to Thee I make confession

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a234 (1895) Topics: The Catechism Repentance Lyrics: 1 Lord, to Thee I make confession, I have sinned and gone astray, I have multiplied transgression, Chosen for myself my way. Forced at last to see my errors, Lord, I tremble at Thy terrors. 2 But from Thee how can I hide me, Thou, O god, art everywhere: Refuge from Thee is denied me, Or by land or sea or air; Nor death's darkness can enfold me So that Thou shouldst not behold me. 3 Yet, though conscience' voice appall me, Father, I will seek Thy face; Though Thy child I dare not call me, Yet receive me to Thy grace; Do not for my sins forsake me; Let not yet Thy wrath o'ertake me. 4 For Thy Son hath suffered for me, And the blood He shed for sin, That can heal me and restore me, Quench this burning fire within; 'Tis alone His cross can vanquish These dark fears and soothe this anguish. 5 Then on Him I cast my burden, Sink it in the depths below! Let me know thy gracious pardon, Wash me, make me white as snow. Let Thy Spirit leave me never, Make me only Thine forever! Languages: English