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Christ, the Believer's Surety

Author: Hart Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Offices and Characters of Christ First Line: What slavish fears molest my mind Lyrics: 1 What slavish fears molest my mind, And vex my sickly soul! How is it, Lord, that thou art kind, And yet I am not whole? 2 [Ah! why should unbelief and pride, With all their hellish train, Still in my ransomed soul abide, And give me all this pain? 3 Thy word is past, thy promise made; With power it came from heaven; “Cheer up, desponding soul,” it said, “Thy sins are all forgiven. 4 “Behold, I make thy cause my own; I bought thee with my blood; Thy wicked works on me be thrown, And I will work thy good. 5 “I am thy God, thy Guide till death, Thy everlasting Friend; On me for love, for works, for faith, On me for all depend.”] 6 Thy blood, dear Lord, has brought my peace, And paid the heavy debt; Has given a fair and full release, But I’m in prison yet. 7 Unjustly now these foes of mine Their devilish hate pursue; They made my Surety pay the fine, Yet plague the prisoner too. 8 What right can my tormentors plead, That I should not be free? Here’s an amazing change indeed! Justice is now for me. 9 Lord, break these bars that thus confine, These chains that gall me so; Say to that ugly gaoler, Sin, “Loose him, and let him go.”

Intercession

Author: Toplady Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 44 hymnals Topics: Offices and Characters of Christ First Line: Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing Lyrics: 1 Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing The ascended Saviour’s love; Sing how he lives to carry on His people’s cause above. 2 With cries and tears he offered up His humble suit below; But with authority he asks, Enthroned in glory now. 3 For all that come to God by him, Salvation he demands; Points to their names upon his breast, And spreads his wounded hands. 4 His sweet atoning sacrifice Gives sanction to his claim: “Father, I will that all my saints Be with me where I am.” 5 Eternal life, at his request, To every saint is given; Safety on earth, and, after death, The plenitude of heaven. 6 Founded on right, thy prayer avails; The Father smiles on thee; And now thou in thy kingdom art, Dear Lord, remember me.

Ye worlds of light, that roll so near

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Names and Characters of Christ Morning Star Lyrics: 1 Ye worlds of light, that roll so near The Saviour's throne of shining bliss, O tell, how mean your glories are, How faint and few, compar'd with his! 2 We sing the bright and morning Star, Jesus, the spring or light and love: See, how its rays, diffus'd from far, Conduct us to the realms above! 3 Its cheering beams spread wide abroad, Point out the puzzled Christian's way; Still, as he goes, he finds the road Enlighten'd with a constant day. 4 [Thus when the Eastern magi brought Their royal gifts, a star appears; Directs them to the babe they sought, And guides their steps, and calms their fears.] 5 When shall we reach the heavenly place Where this bright Star will brightest shine? Leave far behind these scenes of night, And view a luster so divine? Scripture: Revelation 22:16

The Words of Jesus

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 1,261 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast!" I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in him a resting-place, And he hath made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say,-- "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live!" I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say,-- "I am this dark world's light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright!" I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my Star, my Sun; And in that light of life I'll walk, Till all my journey's done. Used With Tune: VOX DILECTI

"Altogether lovely"

Author: Frances E. Cox Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of First Line: Earth has nothing sweet or fair Lyrics: 1 Earth has nothing sweet or fair, Lovely forms or beauties rare, But before my eyes they bring Christ, of beauty Source and Spring. 2 When the morning paints the skies, When the golden sunbeams rise, Then my Saviour's form I find Brightly imaged on my mind. 3 When the star-beams pierce the night, Oft I think on Jesus' light; Think how bright that light will be, Shining through eternity. 4 Come, Lord Jesus! and dispel This dark cloud in which I dwell, And to me the power impart To behold thee as thou art. Scripture: Psalm 45:2 Used With Tune: ST. BEES

The Divine Pattern

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 578 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of; Christ Character of First Line: My dear Redeemer, and my Lord Lyrics: 1 My dear Redeemer, and my Lord, I read my duty in thy word; But in thy life the law appears, Drawn out in living characters. 2 Such was thy truth and such thy zeal, Such deference to thy Father's will, Such love, and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. 3 Cold mountains and the midnight air Witnessed the fervor of thy prayer; The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict and thy victory too. 4 Be thou my pattern; make me bear More of thy gracious image here; Then God, the Judge, shall own my name Among the followers of the Lamb. Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM (MASON'S)

"He is precious"

Author: O. Heginbotham Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of First Line: Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts Lyrics: 1 Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts O'er all thy graces rove, How is my soul in transport lost,-- In wonder, joy and love! 2 Not softest strains can charm my ears, Like thy beloved name; Nor aught beneath the skies inspire My heart with equal flame. 3 Where'er I look, my wondering eyes Unnumbered blessings see; But what is life, with all its bliss, If once compared with thee? 4 Hast thou a rival in my breast? Search, Lord, for thou canst tell If aught can raise my passions thus, Or please my soul so well. 5 No; thou art precious to my heart, My portion and my joy: For ever let thy boundless grace My sweetest thoughts employ. Used With Tune: ARMENIA

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Joseph A. Seiss Appears in 621 hymnals Topics: Choir; Christ Beauty; Christ Character; Praise of Christ; Choir; Christ Beauty; Christ Character; Praise of Christ First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus! Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son! Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown! 2 Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight, And all the twinkling, starry host; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heav'n can boast. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of all nations! Son of God and Son of man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen. Scripture: Psalm 45:2 Used With Tune: [Fairest Lord Jesus!] Text Sources: Gesangbuch, Münster, 1677; Trans. anonymous (v. 1-3)

Jesus! thy love shall we forget

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 76 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Life and Character; Christ Example; Christ Humanity; Christ Life, incidents of; Christ Love; Conformity to Christ Used With Tune: HELENA

Divine Sovereignty

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Fearful; Character Value of Good; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Godhood of; Christ Power of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Duties of; Christians Graces of; Faith Blessedness of; Glory of God In Creation; God Adored and Exalted; God Glorious; God Holiness of; God Invisibility of; God the judge; God Kingly Character of; God Righteousness of; God Sovereignty of ; Grace Growth in; Holiness Of Christians; Idolatry; Judgment Day; Love For God; Missions Encouragements of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations Ultimate Subjection of; Praise By Men; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Holiness; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; The Christian's Reward; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Seedtime and Harvest ; Sin Hatred of; Temperance Songs; Thanksgiving Due to God; Worship Call to First Line: Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad Lyrics: 1 Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad, And all the isles their joy make known; With clouds and darkness He is clad, On truth and justice rests His throne. 2 Consuming fire destroys His foes, Around the world His lightnings blaze; The trembling earth His presence knows, The mountains melt before His gaze. 3 The heav'ns His righteousness proclaim, Thro' earth His glory shines abroad; From idol worship turn with shame And bow before the living God. 4 Thy church rejoices to behold Thy judgments in the earth, O Lord; Thy glory to the world unfold, Supreme o'er all be Thou adored. 5 All ye that truly love the Lord, Hate sin, for He is just and pure; To saints His help He will accord And keep them in His love secure. 6 For good men light and joy are sown To bless them in the harvest-time; Ye saints, your joy in God make known And ever praise His Name sublime. Scripture: Psalm 97 Used With Tune: ELY