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God And Dig My Grave Today

Author: Ernst M. Arndt; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Go and dig my grave today! Lyrics: 1 Go and dig my grave today! Weary of my wanderings all, Now from earth I pass away, For the heavenly peace doth call; Angel voices from above Call me to their rest and love. 2 Go and dig my grave today! Homeward doth my journey tend, And I lay my staff away Here where all things earthly end, And I lay my weary head In the only painless bed. 3 What is there I yet should do, Lingering in this darksome vale? Proud and mighty, fair to view, Are our schemes, and yet they fail, Like the sand before the wind, That no power of man can bind. 4 Farewell, earth, then; I am glad That in peace I now depart, For thy very joys are sad, And thy hopes deceive the heart; Fleeting is thy beauty’s gleam, False and changing as a dream. 5 And to you a last good night, Sun and moon, and stars so dear; Farewell all your golden light; I am travelling far from here, To the splendors of that day Where ye all must fade away. 6 Farewell, O ye much-loved friends! Grief hath smote you as a sword, But the Comforter descends Unto them that love the Lord. Weep not o’er a passing show, To th’ eternal world I go. 7 Weep not that I take my leave Of the world; that I exchange Errors that too closely cleave, Shadows, empty ghosts that range Through this world of naught and night, For a land of truth and light. 8 Weep not, dearest to my heart, For I find my Savior near, And I know that I have part In the pains He suffered here, When He shed His sacred blood For the whole world’s highest good. 9 Weep not, my Redeemer lives; Heavenward springing from the dust, Clear-eyed Hope her comfort gives; Faith, Heaven’s champion, bids us trust; Love eternal whispers nigh, "Child of God, fear not to die!" Used With Tune: ARFON Text Sources: Lyra Germanica, first series, 1855

Savior, Shine And Cheer My Soul

Author: John Newton Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Savior, shine and cheer my soul, Bid my dying hopes revive; Make my wounded spirit whole, Far away the tempter drive: Speak the word and set me free, Let me live alone to Thee. 2 Shall I sigh and pray in vain, Wilt Thou still refuse to hear; Wilt Thou not return again, Must I yield to black despair? Thou hast taught my heart to pray, Canst Thou turn Thy face away? 3 Once I thought my mountain strong, Firmly fixed no more to move; Then Thy grace was all my song, Then my soul was filled with love: Those were happy golden days, Sweetly spent in prayer and praise. 4 When my friends have said, "Beware, Soon or late you’ll find a change"; I could see no cause for fear, Vain their caution seemed and strange: Not a cloud obscured my sky, Could I think a tempest nigh? 5 Little, then, myself I knew, Little thought of Satan’s power; Now I find their words were true, Now I feel the stormy hour! Sin has put my joys to flight, Sin has changed my day to night. 6 Satan asks, and mocks my woe, "Boaster, where is now your God?" Silence, Lord, this cruel foe, Let him know I’m bought with blood: Tell him, since I know Thy name, Though I change, Thou art the same. Used With Tune: ARFON Text Sources: Olney Hymns (London, W. Oliver, 1779), Book 1

By your name, O God, now save me

Author: Helen Otte Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Humbling and Restoration; The Christian Life Suffering and Trial Scripture: Psalm 54 Used With Tune: ARFON Text Sources: The Book of Psalms for Singing 1975

Heavenly Father, Hear My Prayer

Author: Anonymous Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Heav'nly Father, hear my prayer Lyrics: Heav'nly Father, hear my prayer. Day and night I'm in Thy care. Bless my friends and family Let my home have room for Thee; Bless al those with whom I play; Help us love Thee every day. Amen. Topics: God Cares for Me; God Cares for My Family; Lent; Day; Family; Friends; God's Presence; Love For God; Night; Play and Work; Prayer Used With Tune: [Heavenly Father, hear my prayer]