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Lord, we humbly bow before Thee

Author: Henry Thompson Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, we humbly bow before Thee, In thy courts on this Thy day; Help us rightly to adore Thee, Worthily to praise and pray: Worldly cares and thoughts dispelling, In our hearts Thy Spirit dwelling; Teach us meekly to obey, Learn Thy will, and keep Thy way. 2 Hear, O Lord, our full confession, When to Thee we lift our cry; Pardon speak for each transgression; To our suppliant soul draw nigh: Thy pure word our hearts directing, Thy good grace our steps protecting; Look on us with pitying eye, All we need, O Lord, supply. Topics: Beginning of Service; Worship in General Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service; Lord's Day; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [Lord, we humbly bow before Thee, in Thy courts on this Thy day]

Lift Your Voice Rejoicing, Mary (Let Your Alleluias Rise!)

Author: Elizabeth Rundle Charles, 1828-96 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Lift your voice rejoicing, Mary Refrain First Line: Let your alleluias rise Used With Tune: PATERSON Text Sources: Latin

Make My Calling and Election

Author: Christian Gregor; Frederick William Foster; George H. Loskiel, 1740-1813; John Swertner Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Make my calling and election, Jesus, ev'ry day more sure; keep me under your direction, till I, through almighty pow'r, unto endless glory raised in your mansions shall be placed, when in you I end my race, weeping shall forever cease. 2 Amen, yea, my lasting praises, Jesus, unto you are giv'n, that a place by you prepared is for me secured in heav'n; blessed my case, O truly blessed, when to heav'nly glory raised, I from pain and sorrow free in your presence safe shall be. Topics: Death and Life to Come; Consecration; Life to Come Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10 Used With Tune: ZURICH

Thou art but Man!

Author: Paul Gerhardt; J. Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Thou art but man, to thee 'tis known Lyrics: Thou art but man, to thee ’tis known, Why dost thou then endeavour To do what God should do alone, Or can accomplish ever? A thousand griefs thou goest through, In spite of all thy wit can do; Upon thine end thou pond’rest, What it will be thou wond’rest. ’Tis all in vain, in vain thy care, With all thy musings earnest, In all thy life a single hair Thou white or black ne’er turnest. The griefs by which thou’rt sore distress’d Can only serve to mar thy rest, Cause anguish unavailing, Thy life itself curtailing. Wilt thou do what is for thy good, And what thy God good seeth? Then cast on Him each heavy load, ’Fore whom earth and heav’n fleeth. Thy life and labour, all that’s thine, With joy into God’s hand resign; A happy end He’ll ever Give thee, and thee deliver. Who car’d for thee ere light of day Had dawn’d upon thy vision, While in the womb thy soul still lay As in a gloomy prison? Who thought upon thy welfare then? What good did all the might of men Do, when to thee were given Life, mind, and pow’r from heaven? Whose skill was it that fashion’d thee? And who thy frame uprearèd? To glad our eyes, by whose decree, Say, hath the light appearèd? Who hath thy veins in order laid, For each a course convenient made? Who hath thy frame replenish’d With members fair and finish’d? Where were thy mind and will and heart When land and ocean over, Yea, even earth’s remotest part, The sky was spread to cover? Who made the sun and moon to shine, Who gave herbs, trees, and beasts as thine, Who bid them satisfy thee, And no desire deny thee? Lift up thy head, see everywhere, Above, around, below thee, How God in all for thee His care, And at all times, doth show thee! Thy meat and drink, the clothes dost wear, Did God, ere need thou felt’st, prepare. God, ere thou wast, prepar’d thee Thy mother’s milk, that rear’d thee. The raiment that in infancy Thy nakedness did cover, The cradle that receivèd thee, The roof thy young head over, Were all in love prepar’d for thee, Ere yet thine eye was op’d to see The wonders that abounded, The world that thee surrounded. Yet wilt thou walk by thine own light Thy life long, only heeding, Believing nothing but thy sight, Go whither it is leading. In all that thou dost undertake, Thy heart thy counsellor dost make, Unless by it selected, Is ev’ry plan rejected. Behold! how oft and openly God’s providence undoeth The plans thy hand so ardently And hopefully pursueth. But it doth happen frequently, That e’en the very things we see The wisest men could never Predict, or think of ever. How oft thy stiff-neck’d self-will hath To bitter need reduc’d thee! When heart and mind deluded, death To take for life, seduc’d thee! And had the Lord thy work and deed Along the path allow’d proceed That thou thyself had’st taken, Lost wert thou and forsaken. He who to us love endless feels, When self-involv’d, then frees us, Ev’n self-inflicted wounds He heals, Guides when astray He sees us. Paternal kindness, tender love, To these His heart doth ever move, This love poor sinners beareth, For whom as sons He careth. Ah! silence doth He often keep, But still the while He blesses, E’en though we tears of anguish weep, Though grief the heart depresses, Although our eager eyes we strain, And seek for light, but seek in vain, And seek deliv’rance ever From woe, but find it never. But God our Lord still onward straight His path pursueth ever, And brings us to heav’n’s peaceful gate, Where storms assail us never. What dark was and mysterious here In all God’s ways, shall be then clear, His wisdom we’ll discover When our life-work is over. Then peace, be still, my troubled breast! And let no grief distress thee, God ever plans for thee the best, His heart is set to bless thee. Thy cause the Saviour ne’er can leave, In this assuredly believe, Tow’rd us He ever yearneth, His ardent love aye burneth. With grace and truth His loving heart For evermore is glowing, And keenly feeleth He the smart, When from our eyes are flowing Hot tears, caus’d by vain sorrow’s load, As if in wrath and hate our God Could ever helpless leave us, Would never comfort give us! The evil thought, ah! put away, No more may it deceive thee, Although what happ’neth, seldom may Increase of pleasure give thee. But that will happen certainly Which God thy Father doth decree; From what He wills to send thee, No mortal can defend thee. Then to thy Father’s arms of love In confidence betake thee, Pray on till His compassion move, His special care He make thee! Then by His Spirit will He guide, Through unknown paths still at thy side, From all thy woe and striving At last deliv’rance giving. Paul Gerhardt’s Spiritual Songs, 1867

Grant, Lord Jesus, that My Healing

Author: F. Samuel Janzow, b. 1913; Johann Heermann, 1585-1647 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Lent Used With Tune: DER AM KREUZ

Peace, that passeth understanding

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: Peace, that passeth understanding, Peace to calm the bosom's strife, Peace the winds and waves commanding, On this stormy sea of life; Peace the wounded spirit healing, Peace the love of Christ revealing; Peace, O God! Thy peace impart; Thou of peace the author art. 248 Peace to keep our minds for ever In Thy faith, Thy fear, Thy way; Peace to keep our hearts, that never Thought, desire, nor feeling stray! Peace to soothe in every trial, Peace to soften self-denial, Peace our daily cross to take, Grant us, for our Saviour's sake. War with all the powers of evil, We may every moment wage, Yet of world, and flesh, and devil, Scorn the friendship, falsehood, rage; Though by foes and perils haunted, We shall pass unharm'd, undaunted, Thy whole armour, while we wear, Sword, shield, breast-plate, helm,--all prayer. Topics: Peace of mind invitation to Scripture: Philippians 4:7

The Scene Around Me Disappears

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The scene around me disappears, And, borne to ancient regions, While time recalls the flight of years, I see angelic legions Descending in an orb of light, Amidst the dark and silent night, I hear celestial voices. 2 Tidings, glad tidings, from above, To every age and nation; Tidings, glad tidings—God is love; To man He sends salvation; His Son beloved, His only Son, The work of mercy hath begun; Give to His name the glory. 3 Through David’s city I am led; Here all around are sleeping; A light directs to yon poor shed, Where lonely watch is keeping; I enter—ah! what glories shine! Is this Immanuel’s earthly shrine? Messiah’s infant temple? 4 It is; it is—and I adore This Stranger meek and lowly, As saints and seraphs bow before The throne of God thrice holy; Faith through the veil of flesh can see The face of Thy divinity, My Lord, my God, my Savior! Used With Tune: ANDOVER Text Sources: Christian Psalmist, 1825

The world in condemnation lay

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: The world in condemnation lay, And death, from Adam reigning, O'er man maintain'd remorseless sway, While sin his soul enchaining, Foredoom'd the second death to all That shared the ruins of the fall; But Christ's triumphant mission Redeem'd us from perdition. 63 Then round His manger let us throng, Attend Him in temptation, Carry our cross with joy along His path of tribulation; With Him to Olivet retire, On Calvary at His feet expire; Then, on Mount Zion seated, Our bliss shall be completed. Sacred Poems and Hymns

Vanish Doubt and Hesitation!

Author: Johann Adolph Schlegel; Samuel Magnus Hill Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Vanish doubt and hesitation! My Redeemer is the Lord. Hearken to His invitation By the Spirit and the Word. Clearly He perceives thy anguish; O my soul, why longer languish! Although I am weak and ill, God remains my Father still. 2 He will pity and relieve me, Who can then condemn my soul? Satan and the world deceive me, Jesus Christ will make me whole. Why, then, should my heart accuse me, Or my conscience still confuse me? God the Father makes me free, And His Spirit comforts me. 3 Jesus Christ for me has suffered, And by faith He is my own. Satisfaction He has offered, And the way to heaven shown. Through His full propitiation I have free and full salvation. He has conquered death and hell; He has thus made all things well. 4 In His merit now confiding, I look up to Him with joy; For His promise is abiding-- Who can now my peace destroy? Weal nor woe shall e'er deprive me Of the portion that He gave me. My Redeemer, Lord divine, I am Thine, forever Thine. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Faith and Justification Used With Tune: TVIFLAN UR MIN SJÄL FÖRSVINNE

Sabes cuánta clara estrella

Author: Federico Fliedner, 1845-1901; Johann Wilhelm Hey, 1789-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 ¿Sabes cuánta clara estrella Presta al cielo su fulgor? Sabes cuánta nube bella Va del mundo alrededor? Solo Dios has ha contado, Y ninguna le ha faltado: Entre todas ¿cuántas son? Entre todas ¿cuántas son? 2 ¿Sabes cuántos pajarillos Jugueteando al sol están? ¿Sabes cuántos pececillos En el agua saltos dan? Dios a todos ha creado, de la vida el gozo ha dado Nuestro Padre celestial, Nuestro Padre celestial. 3 ¿Sabes cuánto tierno niño Con el sol despierto ya. Al amparo del cariño De su madre alegre está? Dios, que a todos ha otorgado Su favor y buen agrado, Te conoce y te ama ati, Te conoce y te ama a ti. Topics: Himnos y Cantos Para Los Niños; Hymns and Songs for Children Used With Tune: WEISST DU WIEVIEL STERNLEIN STEHEN?