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Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: W. W. Walford Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,355 hymnals Topics: Intercession; Prayer Hymns about; liturgical Prayer Songs First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! that calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter's snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer! 2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! the joys I feel, the bliss I share of those whose anxious spirits burn with strong desires for thy return! With such I hasten to the place where God my Savior shows his face, and gladly take my station there, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! 3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! thy wings shall my petition bear to him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless. And since he bids me seek his face, believe his word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my every care, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! United Methodist Hymnal, 1989

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick William Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 859 hymnals Topics: Church Fellowship and Unity; Father's Day; National Hymns; All Saints Day; Confession of Faith; Father's Day First Line: Faith of our fathers, living still

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: liturgical Creedal Songs First Line: Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit

Shall We Gather at the River?

Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 787 hymnals Topics: Cross of Believer; liturgical Scripture Songs First Line: Shall we gather at the river Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angel feet have trod; With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river; Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy golden day. [Refrain] 3 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we ev'ry burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 4 Soon we'll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease; Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. [Refrain] Baptist Hymnal, 1991

I've Got Peace Like a River

Meter: 7.7.11 Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: liturgical Songs of Response Lyrics: 1 I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river in my soul. I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river in my soul. 2 I've got love like a river, I've got love like a river, I've got love like a river in my soul. I've got love like a river, I've got love like a river, I've got love like a river in my soul 3 I've got joy like a river, I've got joy like a river, I've got joy like a river in my soul. I've got joy like a river, I've got joy like a river, I've got joy like a river in my soul. Baptist Hymnal, 1991 Text Sources: African-American spiritual

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,149 hymnals Topics: God the Father His Providence; liturgical Scripture Songs

The Servant Song

Author: Richard Gillard Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 53 hymnals First Line: Will you let me be your servant

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Kate Hankey; William G. Fischer Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,255 hymnals Topics: New Birth First Line: I love to tell the story Of unseen things above

All Glory, Laud and Honor

Author: Theodulf, Bishop of Orléans ; J. M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 614 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Triumphal Entry; Ancient Hymns; Christ Name of ; Christ Triumphal Entry; Historical; liturgical Opening Hymns First Line: All glory, laud, and honor Lyrics: 1 All glory, laud, and honor to you, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. You are the King of Israel and David's royal Son, now in the Lord's name coming, the King and Blessed One. 2 The company of angels is praising you on high; and we with all creation in chorus make reply. The people of the Hebrews with palms before you went; our praise and prayer and anthems before you we present. 3 To you before your passion they sang their hymns of praise; to you, now high exalted, our melody we raise. As you received their praises, accept the prayers we bring, for you delight in goodness, O good and gracious King! Psalter Hymnal, (Gray)

I heard the voice of Jesus say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,246 hymnals Topics: Year A Proper 9 Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast.' I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has 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 trav'lling days are done. Scripture: John 4:14 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD