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Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness

Author: J. Franck; Miss C. Winkworth Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 122 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Preciousness of Christ First Line: Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Lyrics: 1. Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness, Come into the daylight's splendor, There will joy thy praises render Unto Him, whose grace unbounded Hath this wondrous banquet founded; High o'er all the earth He reigneth, Yet to dwell with thee He deigneth. 2. Hasten as a bride to meet Him, And with loving rev'rence greet Him, For with words of life immortal Now He knocketh at thy portal; Open wide the gates before Him, Saying, while thou dost adore Him, "Suffer, Lord, that I receive Thee, And I nevermore will leave Thee." 3. Ah! how hungers all my spirit For the love I do not merit! Oft have I, with sighs fast thronging, Tho't upon this food with longing; In the battle, well-nigh worsted, For this cup of life have thirsted, For the Friend who here invites us, And to God Himself unites us. Used With Tune: SCHMÜCKE DICH, O LIEBE SEELE

Praise the Savior

Author: V. H. C. Fortunatus, 530?-609; Augustus Nelson Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.7 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Resurrection of Christ First Line: Praise the Savior now and ever! Lyrics: 1. Praise the Savior Now and ever! Praise Him all beneath the skies! Prostrate lying, Suff'ring, dying On the cross, a Sacrifice; Vict'ry gaining, Life obtaining, Now in glory He doth rise. 2. Man's work faileth, Christ's availeth, He is all our Righteousness. He our Savior Hath forever Set us free from dire distress. Thro' His merit We inherit Light, and peace, and happiness. 3. Sin's bonds severed, We're delievered, Christ hath bruised the serpent's head; Death no longer Is the stronger, Hell itself is captive led. Christ hath risen From death's prison, O'er the tomb He light hath shed. 4. For his favor, Praise forever Unto God the Father sing; Praise the Savior, Praise Him ever, Son of God, our Lord and King; Praise the Spirit, Thro' Christ's merit, He doth us salvation bring. Used With Tune: UPP, MIN TUNGA

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; James W. Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 741 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Passion of Christ First Line: O sacred Head, now wounded Lyrics: 1. O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down; Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, What bliss till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. 2. O noblest Brow and dearest, In other days the world All feared when Thou appearedst; What shame on Thee is hurled! How art Thou pale with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn; How does that visage languish Which once was bright as morn! 3. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered Was all for sinners' gain: Mine, mine was the trangsgression But Thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior! 'Tis I deserve Thy place; Look on me with Thy favor, Vouchsafe to me Thy grace. 4. What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest Friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O make me Thine forever; And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to Thee. Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE

O Love! How Deep

Author: John M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 143 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Birth of Christ First Line: O love! how deep, how broad, how high Lyrics: 1. O love! how deep, how broad, how high; It fills the heart with ecstasy, That God, the Son of God, should take Our mortal form for mortal's sake. 2. He sent no angel to our race, Of higher or of lower place, But wore the robe of human frame Himself, and to this lost world came. 3. For us He prayed, for us He taught, For us His daily works He wrought, He bore the shameful cross and death; For us at length gave up His breath. 4. For us He rose from death again, For us He went on high to reign, For us He sent His Spirit here To guide, to stengthen and to cheer. Used With Tune: EISENACH

Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above

Author: Miss C. Winkworth; M. Luther Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Prayer First Line: Our Father, Thou in heav'n above Lyrics: 1. Our Father, Thou in heav'n above, Who biddest us to dwell in love, As brethen of one family, And cry for all we need to Thee; Teach us to mean the words we say, And from the inmost heart to pray. 2. All hallowed by Thy Name, O Lord! O let us firmly keep Thy word, Thy kingdom come! Thine let it be In time and through eternity! O let Thy Holy Spriit dwell With us, to rule and guide us well. 3. Thy will be done on earth, O Lord, As where in heav'n Thou art adored! Patience in time of grief bestow, Obedience true in weal and woe; Our sinful heart and will control That thwart Thy will within the soul. 4. Give us this day our daily bread, Let us be duly clothed and fed; Forgive our sins, that they no more May sore displease Thee as before, As we forgive their trespasses Who unto us, have done amiss. 5. Into temptation lead us not, And when the foe doth war and plot, Deliv'rance from all evil give, For yet in evil days we live; Redeem us from eternal death, E'en when we yield our dying breath. 6. Amen! Amen! So let it be! Strengthen our faith and trust in Thee, That we may doubt not, but believe, That what we ask we shall receive; Thus in Thy Name and at Thy word We say Amen; now hear us, Lord! Used With Tune: THE LORD'S PRAYER (VATER UNSER)

Jesus, Priceless Treasure

Author: Miss C. Winkworth; Johann Franck Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Love For Christ Lyrics: 1. Jesus, priceless treasure, Source of purest pleasure, Truest friend to me: Ah, how long I've panted And my heart hath fainted, Thirsting, Lord, for Thee. Thine I am, O spotless Lamb! I will suffer naught to hide Thee, Naught I ask beside Thee. 2. In Thine arms I rest me, Foes who would molest me Cannot reach me here; Though the earth be shaking, Ev'ry heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear; Fires may flash and thunder crash, Yea, and sin and hell assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3. Hence with early treasure! Thou art all my pleasure, Jesus, all my choice; Hence, thou empty glory! Naught to me thy story, Told with tempting voice; Pain or loss, or shame, or cross, Shall not from my Savior move me, Since He deigns to love me. 4. Fare thee well that errest, Thou that earth preferrest, Thou wilt tempt in vain; Fare thee well, transgressions, Hence, abhorred possession, Come not forth again. Past your hour, O pride and pow'r, Worldly life, thy bonds I sever, Fare thee well forever! 5. Hence, all fear and sadness! For the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in; Those who love the Father, Tho' the storms may gather, Still have peace within; Yea, whate'er I here must bear, Thou art still my purest pleasure Jesus, priceless treausre. Used With Tune: GUD SKAL ALTING MAGE

Lord, Thy Death and Passion Give

Author: Johann Heermann; Miss C. Winkworth Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Passion of Christ Lyrics: 1. Lord, Thy death and passion give Strength and comfort in my need. Ev'ry hour while here I live, On Thy love my soul shall feed. Thou didst death for me endure, And I shun all thoughts impure; Thinking on Thy bitter pains, Hushed in prayer my heart remains. 2. Thy blest cross hath pow'r to heal All the wounds of sin and strife. Lost in Thee, my heart doth feel Sudden warmth and nobler life, In my saddest, darkest grief, Let Thy sweetness bring relief. Thou who camest but to save, Thou who fearest not the grave! 3. Lord, in Thee I place my trust, Thou art my Defense and Tow'r; Death Thou treadest in the dust, O'er my soul he hath no pow'r. That I may have part in Thee, Help and save and comfort me; Give me of Thy grace and might, Resurrection, life and light. 4. Fount of good, within me dwell, For the peace Thy presence sheds Keeps us safe in conflict fell, Stills the pain from dying beds. Hide me safe within Thine arm, Where no foe can hurt or harm; Whoso, Lord, in Thee doth rest, He hath conquered, he is blest. Used With Tune: O LIEBE MEINER LIEBE

We Stand in Deep Repentence

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 64 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Repentance First Line: We stand in deep repentance Lyrics: 1. We stand in deep repentance Before Thy throne of love; O God of grace, forgive us, The stain of guilt remove; Behold us while with weeping We lift our eyes to Thee, And, all our sins subduing, Our Father, set us free. 2. O shouldst Thou from us sinners Withhold Thy grace to guide, Forever we should wander From Thee, and peace, aside; But Thou to spirits contrite Dost light and life impart, That man may learn to serve Thee With thankful, joyous heart. 3. Our souls--on Thee we cast them, Our only refuge Thou! Thy cheering words revive us, When pressed with grief we bow; Thou bear'st the trusting spirit Upon Thy loving breast, And givest all The ransomed A sweet, unending rest. Used With Tune: CONTRITION

In Christ There is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 343 hymnals Topics: Choral Section Church of Christ Lyrics: 1. In Christ there is no East or West, In Him no South or North; But one great fellowship of Love Throughout the whole wide earth. 2. In Him shall true hearts ev'rywhere Their high communion find; His service is the golden cord Close-binding all mankind. 3. Join hands then, brothers of the faith, Whate'er your race may be: Who serves my Father as a son Is surely kin to Me. 4. In Christ now meet both East and West, In Him meet South and North; All Christly souls are one in Him Throughout the whole wide earth. Used With Tune: NOTTINGHAM (ST. MAGNUS)

As the Hart When Noon Is Burning

Author: Edward A. Collier Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Choral Section Longing For God Lyrics: 1. As the hart when noon is burning Pants for springs when waters burst, So for God my soul is yearning, For the living God a-thirst: When shall I, a wand'rer here, In Thy presence, Lord, appear? Daily by my foes derided, Tears they for my food provided. 2. If fond mem'ry seek to borrow Comfort from the former years, These but stir anew my sorrow, Open ev'ry fount of trears: Unto Zion's gates with song, Oh, how oft I led the throng, Who with joy and praise adore Thee, Keeping holiday before Thee. 3. Why art thou cast down and fearful? O my soul, why so dismayed? Hope in God, and eyes now tearful Yet shall see His present aid. Down, O God, my heart is cast, Till I think of mercies past; Then to Thee, my spirit weary Turns as from a desert dreary. 4. As Thy waterfalls resounding, Deep is calling unto deep: Over me, Thine all-surrounding Waves and billow wildly sweep: Yet the Lord will bless my days, I, His loving-kindness praise; And His song, at midnight given, Be my prayer to God in heaven. 5. Why disquieted within me! Why art thou, my soul, cast down! Hope in God, I yet shall praise Him, Who with joy my life will crown. He, my God, whose wondrous grace Is the help that cheers my face, Comforts me, when tears are blinding, As the hart cool waters finding. Scripture: Psalm 42 Used With Tune: GENEVAN 42