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Oh, Blest the House, Whate'er Befall

Author: Christoph C. L. von Pfeil, 1712-84; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 33 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall, Where Jesus Christ is all in all! A home that is not wholly his -- How sad and poor and dark it is! 2 Oh, blest that house where faith you find And all within have set their mind To trust their God and serve him still And do in all his holy will. 3 Oh, blest the parents who give heed Unto their children's foremost need And weary not of care or cost. May none to them and heav'n be lost! 4 Blest such a house; it prospers well. In peace and joy the parents dwell, And in their children's lives is shown How richly God can bless his own. 5 Then here will I and mine today A solemn promise make and say: Though all the world forsake his Word, I and my house will serve the Lord! Topics: Christian Home; Christian Home Used With Tune: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS Text Sources: Translation st. 3 Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, Columbus, OH, 1880, alt.

O Dearest Jesus

Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: O dearest Jesus, what law have your broken Lyrics: 1 O dearest Jesus, what law have you broken That such sharp sentence should on you be spoken? Of what great crime have you to make confession-- What dark transgression? 2 They crown your head with thorns, they smite, they scourge you; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge you; They give you gall to drink, they still decry you; They crucify you. 3 Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which you, Lord, must languish; Yes, all the wrath, the woe that you inherit, This I do merit. 4 What punishment so strange is suffered yonder! The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander; The Master pays the debt his servants owe him, Who would not know him. 5 [Copyrighted] 6 I'll think upon your mercy without ceasing, That earth's vain joys to me no more be pleasing; To do your will shall be my sole endeavor Henceforth forever. 7 And when, dear Lord, before your throne in heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns your saints forever raise you, I too shall praise you. Topics: Lent; Lent Used With Tune: HERZLIEBSTER JESU Text Sources: Translation st. 5 The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941, alt.

All Glory Be to God on High (Gloria in Excelsis)

Author: Nikolaus Decius, c. 1485-after 1546; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78; Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 103 hymnals First Line: All glory be to God on high Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on high, Who has our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh; The strife at last is ended. The Father's love, the Savior's birth, Bring peace, good will, to all the earth; Oh, thank him for his goodness! 2 We praise, we worship you, we trust; We give you thanks forever, O Father, that your rule is just And wise and changes never. In boundless pow'r, with mighty reign, Done is whatever you ordain; Your rule brings countless blessings! 3 O Jesus Christ, the only Son Of God, your heav'nly Father, You did for all our sins atone, And your lost sheep you gather. O Lamb of God, to you on high From depths of woe we sinners cry, Have mercy on us, Jesus! 4 [Text copyrighted] Topics: Hymns of the Liturgy; Hymns of the Liturgy Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH SEI EHR

Son of God, Eternal Savior

Author: Somerset T. C. Lowry, 1855-1932 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Son of God, eternal Savior, Source of life and truth and grace, Word made flesh, whose birth among us, Honors all our human race, You our head, who, throned in glory, For your own will ever plead: Fill us with your love and pity; Heal our wrongs and help our need. 2 Come, O Christ, and reign among us, King of love and Prince of Peace; Hush the storm of strife and passion; Bid its cruel discords cease. By your patient years of toiling, By your silent hours of pain, Quench our fevered thirst for pleasure; Stem our selfish greed for gain. 3 Bind us all as one together In your Church's sacred fold, Weak and healthy, poor and wealthy, Sad and joyful, young and old. Is there want or pain or sorrow? Make us all the burden share. Are there spirits crushed and broken? Teach us, Lord, to soothe their care. 4 As you, Lord, have lived for others, So may we for others live. Freely have your gifts been granted; Freely may your servants give. Yours the gold and yours the silver, Yours the wealth of land and sea; We but stewards of your bounty Held in solemn trust will be. Topics: Christian Love; Christian Love Used With Tune: LORD, REVIVE US

How Blest Are They Who Hear

Author: Johan N. Brun, 1745-1816; Oluf H. Smeby, 1851-1929 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: How blest are they who fear God's Word Lyrics: 1 How blest are they who hear God's Word And keep and heed what they have heard! They daily grow in wisdom. Their light shines brighter day by day, And while they tread life's weary way, They have the oil of gladness To soothe their pain and sadness. 2 God's Word a treasure is to me, Through sorrow's night my sun shall be, The shield of faith in battle. The Father's hand has written there My title as his child and heir, "The kingdom's yours forever." That promise fails me never. 3 Today I was my Savior's guest; My soul was here so richly blest, The bread of life receiving. Oh, may thereby my faith prevail So that its fruits may never fail Till my account is given Before God's throne in heaven! Topics: Close of Service; Close of Service Used With Tune: OM HIMMERIGES RIGE

O Jesus Christ, Your Manger Is

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76 Meter: 4.4.11 D Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: O Jesus Christ Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: O JESU CHRIST, DEIN KRIPPLEIN IST Text Sources: Translation The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941, alt.

Oh, that I Had a Thousand Voices

Author: Johann Mentzer, 1658-1734 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Holy Trinity; Holy Trinity Used With Tune: O DASS ICH TAUSEND ZUNGEN HÄTTE (DRETZEL) Text Sources: Translation composite

Today Your Mercy Calls Us

Author: Oswald Allen, 1816-78 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 94 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Today your mercy calls us To wash away our sin. However great our trespass, Whatever we have been, However long from mercy Our hearts have turned away, Your precious blood can wash us And make us clean today. 2 Today your gate is open, And all who enter in Shall find a Father's welcome And pardon for their sin. The past shall be forgotten, A present joy be giv'n, A future grace be promised: A glorious crown in heav'n. 3 Today our Father calls us; His Holy Spirit waits. His blessed angels gather Around the heav'nly gates. No question will be asked us How often we have come; Although we oft have wandered, It is our Father's home. 4 O all-embracing Mercy, O ever-open Door, What should we do without you When heart and eye run o'er? When all things seem against us, To drive us to despair, We know one gate is open, One ear will hear our prayer. Topics: Invitation; Invitation Used With Tune: ANTHES

How Shall They Hear the Word of God

Author: Michael A. Perry, b. 1942 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How shall they hear the Word of God Unless the truth is told? How shall the sinful be set free, The sorrowful consoled? To all who speak the truth today Impart your Spirit, Lord, we pray. 2 How shall they call to God for help Unless they have believed? How shall the poor be given hope, The prisoner reprieved? To those who help the blind to see, Give light and love and charity. 3 How shall the gospel be proclaimed If heralds are not sent? How shall the world find peace at last If we are negligent? So send us, Lord, for we rejoice To speak of Christ with life and voice. Topics: Missions; Missions Used With Tune: AUCH JETZT MACHT GOTT

Weary of All Trumpeting

Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-1976 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Social Concern; Social Concern Used With Tune: DISTLER