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God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer

Appears in 88 hymnals Topics: Instruction in piety; Piety instructions therein; Instruction in piety; Piety instructions therein First Line: Lord, I will bless thee all my days Lyrics: 1 Lord, I will bless you all my days, Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue; My soul shall glory in thy grace, While saints rejoice to hear the song. 2 Come, magnify the Lord with me, Let every heart exalt his name; I sought th' eternal God, and he Has not expos'd my hope to shame. 3 I told him all my secret grief, My secret groaning reach'd his ears; He gave my inward pains relief, And calm'd the tumult of my fears. 4 To him the poor lift their eyes, With heavenly joy their faces shine, A beam of mercy from the skies Fills them with light and joy divine. 5 His holy angels pitch their tents Around the men that serve the Lord; Oh fear and love him, all his saints, Taste of his grace, and trust his word. 6 The wild young lions, pinch'd with pain And hunger, roar through all the wood; But none shall seek the Lord in vain, Nor want supplies of real good. Scripture: Psalm 34

Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance

Appears in 60 hymnals Topics: Instruction in piety; Piety instructions therein; Instruction in piety; Piety instructions therein First Line: I'll bless the Lord from day to day Lyrics: 1 I'll bless the Lord from day to day; How good are all his ways! Ye humble souls that use to pray, Come, help my lips to praise. 2 Sing to the honuor of his name, How a poor sufferer cried, Nor was his hope expos'd to shame, Nor was his suit denied. 3 When threatening sorrows round me stood, And endless fears arose, Like the loud billows of a flood, Redoubling all my woes. 4 I told the Lord my sore distress, With heavy groans and tears; He gave my sharpest torments ease, And silenc'd all my fears. Pause. 5 [Oh sinners, come and taste his love, Come, learn his pleasant ways, And let your own experience prove The sweetness of his grace. 6 He bids his angels pitch their tents Round where his children dwell; What ills their heavenly care prevents No earthly tongue can tell.] 7 [Oh love the Lord, ye saints of his; His eye regards the just. How richly bless'd their portion is, Who make the Lord their trust! 8 Young lions pinch'd with hunger roar, And famish in the wood; But God supplies his holy poor With every needful good.] Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

O Happy Home Where Thou Art Loved

Author: Sarah B. Findlater (1823-1911); Carl Johann Philipp Spitta (1801-1859) Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 139 hymnals Topics: The Christian Home Family Piety First Line: O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest, Thou loving Friend and Saviour of our race, And where among the guests there never cometh One who can hold such high and honored place! O happy home, where two in heart united In holy faith and blessed hope are one; Where joys are shared and love flows undivided, And where Thy holy will, O Lord, is done. 2 O happy home, whose little ones are given Early to Thee, in humble faith and prayer, To Thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven Guides them, and guards with more than mother's care! O happy home, where each one serves Thee, lowly, Whatever his appointed work may be, Till every common task seems great and holy, When it is done, O Lord, as unto Thee! 3 O happy home, where Thou art not forgotten When joy is overflowing, full, and free; O happy home, where every wounded spirit Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to Thee, Until at last, when earth's day's work is ended, All meet Thee in the blessed home above, From whence Thou camest, where Thou hast ascended, Thy everlasting home of peace and love! Scripture: Proverbs 5:18 Used With Tune: HAPPY HOME Text Sources: and others (Translators)

Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding

Author: William A. Muhlenberg Appears in 371 hymnals Topics: Early Piety Lyrics: 1 Saviour, who Thy flock art feeding With the Shepherd's kindest care, All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs Thy bosom share; 2 Now, these little ones receiving, Fold them in Thy gracious arm; There, we know, Thy word believing, Only there, secure from harm. 3 Never, from Thy pasture roving, Let them be the lion's prey; Let Thy tenderness, so loving, Keep them all life's dangerous way; 4 Then, within Thy fold eternal Let them find a resting-place, Feed in pastures ever vernal, Drink the rivers of Thy grace. Amen. Used With Tune: TALMAR

Shepherd of tender youth

Author: Henry M. Dexter; Clement of Alexandria Appears in 281 hymnals Topics: Early Piety Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of tender youth, Guiding in love and truth Through devious ways; Christ our triumphant King, Join we Thy Name to sing, And our dear children bring, Shouting Thy praise. 2 Thou art the great High Priest; Thou hast prepared the feast Of heavenly love: In all our sin and pain None call on Thee in vain. Help Thou dost not disdain, Help from above. 3 Ever be near our side, All-wise and mighty Guide, Our Staff and Song. Jesus, Thou Christ of God, Taught by Thy living Word, Lead us where Thou hast trod, Make our faith strong. 4 Thus now, and till we die, Sound we Thy praises high, And joyful sing. With all the holy throng, Who to Thy Church belong, Join we to swell the song To Christ our King! Amen. Used With Tune: KIRBY BEDON

The Holy Adoration of Heaven and Earth

Appears in 92 hymnals Topics: Children Piety in First Line: Hallelujah, praise Jehovah Scripture: Psalm 148:1-7 Used With Tune: [Hallelujah, praise Jehovah]

Children in Years and Knowledge young

Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: Instruction in piety Lyrics: 1 Children in Years and Knowledge young, Your Parents Hope, your Parents Joy, Attend the Counsels of my Tongue, Let pious Thoughts your Minds employ. 2 If you desire a Length of Days, And Peace to crown your mortal State, Restrain your Feet from impious Ways, Your Lips from Slander and Deceit. 3 The Eyes of GOD regard his Saints, His Ears are open to their Cries; He sets his frowning Face against The Sons of Violence and Lies. 4 To humble Souls and broken Hearts GOD with his Grace is ever nigh; Pardon and Hope his Love imparts, When Men in deep Contrition lie. 5 He tells their Tears, he counts their Groans, His Son redeems their Souls from Death; His Spirit heals their broken Bones, They in his Praise employ their Breath. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Exultant Praise

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Children Piety in First Line: Praise ye the Lord among His saints Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord among His saints, New songs of gladness sing; Let Zion's children praise and bless Their Maker and their King, Their Maker and their King. 2 Yea, let them praise His blessed name With all abounding joy, The sounding timbrel and the harp In songs of praise employ, In songs of praise employ. 3 the Lord takes pleasure in His satins, he is His people's strength, And He will glorify the meek With victory at length, With victory at length. 4 Ye saints, by day and night rejoice, Exult and joyful stand, Jehovah's praises in your mouth, His sword within your hand, His sword within your hand. 5 This is the glorious judgment giv'n: His saints shall rule the earth; Then bless the Lord, His glory tell, And celebrate His worth, And celebrate His worth. Scripture: Psalm 149 Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS

Christian Humility

Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Children Piety in First Line: My heart's not haughty, Lord Scripture: Psalm 131 Used With Tune: [My heart's not haughty, Lord]