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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: ELH1996 #250 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.5.5.5.6.7 Lyrics: 1 A mighty Fortress is our God, A trusty Shield and Weapon; He helps us free from ev'ry need That hath us now o'ertaken. The old evil foe Now means deadly woe; Deep guile and great might Are his dread arms in fight; On earth is not his equal. 2 With might of ours can naught be done, Soon were our loss effected; But for us fights the Valiant One, Whom God Himself elected. Ask ye, Who is this? Jesus Christ it is. Of Sabaoth Lord, And there's none other God; He holds the field forever. 3 Though devils all the world should fill, All eager to devour us. We tremble not, we fear no ill, They shall not overpow'r us. This world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, He can harm us none, He's judged; the deed is done; One little word can fell him. 4 The Word they still shall let remain Nor any thanks have for it; He's by our side upon the plain With His good gifts and Spirit. And take they our life, Goods, fame, child, and wife, Let these all be gone, They yet have nothing won; The Kingdom ours remaineth. Topics: Lent 1 Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: ELH1996 #251 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.7 Lyrics: 1 A mighty Fortress is our God, A trusty Shield and Weapon; Our help is He in all our need, Our stay whate'er doth happen; For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; Strong mail of craft and pow'r He weareth in this hour; On earth is not his equal. 2 Stood we alone in our own might, Our striving would be losing; For us the one true Man doth fight, The Man of God's own choosing. Who is this chosen One? 'Tis Jesus Christ, the Son, The Lord of hosts, 'tis He Who wins the victory In ev'ry field of battle. 3 And were the world with devils filled, All watching to devour us. We tremble not, we fear no ill, They shall not overpow'r us, Our souls to fear we need not yield, They cannot overpow'r us. Their dreaded prince no more Can harm us as of yore; His rage we can endure; For lo! his doom is sure, A word shall overthrow him. 4 Still must they leave God's Word its might, For which no thanks they merit; Still is He with us in the fight, With His good gifts and Spirit. And should they, in the strife, Take kindred, goods, and life, We freely let them go, They profit not the foe; With us remains the kingdom. Topics: Lent 1 Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG

I Walk in Danger All the Way

Author: H. A. Brorson, 1694-1764; D. G. Ristad, 1863-1938 Hymnal: ELH1996 #252 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.8.8 Lyrics: 1 I walk in danger all the way; The thought shall never leave me That Satan, who has marked his prey, Is plotting to deceive me. This foe with hidden snares May seize me unawares If e'er I fail to watch and pray; I walk in danger all the way. 2 I pass through trials all the way, With sin and ills contending; In patience I must bear each day The cross of God's own sending. Oft in adversity I know not where to flee, When storms of woe my soul dismay; I pass through trials all the way. 3 Death doth pursue me all the way; Nowhere I rest securely. He comes by night, he comes by day, And takes his prey most surely. A failing breath, and I In death's strong grasp may lie To face eternity for aye. Death doth pursue me all the way. 4 I walk with angels all the way; They shield me and befriend me. All Satan's pow'r is held at bay When heav'nly hosts attend me. They are my sure defense, All fear and sorrow, hence! Unharmed by foes, do what they may, I walk with angels all the way. 5 I walk with Jesus all the way; His guidance never fails me. Within His wounds I find a stay When Satan's pow'r assails me, And, by His footsteps led, My path I safely tread. In spite of ills that threaten may, I walk with Jesus all the way. 6 My walk is heav'nward all the way; Await my soul, the morrow, When thou shalt find release for aye From all thy sin and sorrow. All worldly pomp, begone! To heav'n I now press on. For all the world I would not stay; My walk is heav'nward all the way. Topics: Lent 1 Scripture: Daniel 6:19-24 Languages: English Tune Title: DER LIEBEN SONNE LICHT UND PRACHT

Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray

Author: J. B. Freystein, 1671-1718; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #253 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.3.3.6.6 Lyrics: 1 Rise, my soul, to watch and pray; From thy sleep awaken! Be not by the evil day Unawares o'ertaken. For the foe, Well we know, Oft his harvest reapeth While the Christian sleepeth. 2 Watch against the devil's snares Lest asleep he find thee; For indeed no pains he spares To deceive and blind thee. Satan's prey Oft are they Who secure are sleeping And no watch are keeping. 3 Watch! Let not the wicked world With its pow'r defeat thee. Watch lest with her pomp unfurled She betray and cheat thee. Watch and see Lest there be Faithless friends to charm thee, Who but seek to harm thee. 4 Watch against thyself, my soul, Lest with grace thou trifle; Let not self thy thoughts control Nor God's mercy stifle. Pride and sin Lurk within All thy hopes to scatter; Heed not when they flatter. 5 But while watching, also pray To the Lord unceasing. He will free thee, be thy Stay, Strength and faith increasing. O Lord, bless In distress And let nothing swerve me From the will to serve Thee. 6 Therefore let us watch and pray, Knowing He will hear us As we see from day to day Dangers ever near us, And the end Doth impend-- Our redemption neareth When the Lord appeareth. Topics: Lent 1 Languages: English Tune Title: STRAF MICH NICHT

In Vain Would Boasting Reason Find

Author: A. Steele, 1716-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #254 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 In vain would boating reason find The path to happiness and God; Her weak directions leave the mind Bewildered in a doubtful road. 2 Jesus, Thy words alone impart Eternal life, on these I live; Here sweeter comforts cheer my heart Than all the pow'rs of nature give. 3 Here let my constant feet abide; Thou art the true, the living Way. Let Thy good Spirit be my guide To the bright realms of endless day. 4 The various forms that men devise To shake my faith with treach'rous art I scorn as vanity and lies And bind Thy Gospel to my heart. Topics: Lent 1 Languages: English

Lord, Hear the Voice of My Complaint

Author: J. Agricola, 1494-1566 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #255 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.4.6.8 Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint, To Thee I now commend me, Let not my heart and hope grow faint, But deign Thy grace to send me. True faith from Thee, my God, I seek, The faith that loves Thee solely, Keeps me lowly, And prompt to aid the weak, And mark each word that Thou dost speak. 2 Yet more from Thee I dare to claim, Whose goodness is unbounded; Oh let me ne'er be put to shame, My hope be ne'er confounded; But e'en in death still find Thee true, And in that hour, else lonely, Trust Thee only, Not aught that I can do, For such false trust I sore should rue. 3 Oh grant that from my very heart My foes be all forgiven, Forgive my sins and heal their smart, And grant new life from heaven. Thy Word, that blessed food, bestow, Which best the soul canst nourish; Make it flourish Through all the storms of woe That else my faith might overthrow. 4 Then be the world my foe or friend, Keep me to her a stranger, Thy steadfast soldier to the end, Through pleasure and through danger. From Thee alone comes such high grace, No works of ours obtain it, Or can gain it; Our pride hath here no place, 'Tis Thy free promise we embrace. 5 Help me, for I am weak; I fight, Yet scarce can battle longer. I cling but to Thy grace and might, 'Tis Thou must make me stronger. When sore temptations are my lot, And tempests round me lower, Break their power; So, through deliv'rance wrought, I know that Thou forsak'st me not! Topics: Persistent Faith; Lent 2 Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39 Languages: English Tune Title: ICH RUF ZU DIR

When Afflictions Sore Oppress You

Author: J. G. Olearius, 1611-84; F. E. Cox, 1812-97 Hymnal: ELH1996 #256 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Lyrics: 1 When afflictions sore oppress you, Low with grief and anguish bowed, Then to earnest prayer address you; Prayer will help you, through the cloud, Still to see your Savior near, Under ev'ry cross you bear; By the light His Word doth lend you, Prayer will joy and comfort send you. 2 None shall ever be confounded, Who in God will freely trust; Though they be by woes surrounded, God's a Rock to all the just. Though you deem He hears you not, Still your wants are ne'er forgot; Cry to Him when storms assail you, Let your courage never fail you. 3 Call on God, knock, seek, implore Him, 'Tis the Christian's noblest skill; He who comes with faith before Him Meets with help and favor still: Who on God most firmly rest Are the wisest and the best; God will with such strength inbue them, Ne'er shall any foe subdue them. 4 Learn to mark God's wondrous dealing With the people that He loves; When His chast'ning hand they're feeling, Then their faith the strongest proves. God is nigh, and notes their tears, Though He answers not, He hears; Pray with faith, for though He try you, No good thing can God deny you. 5 Ponder all God's truth can teach you, Let His word your footsteps guide; Satan's wiles shall never reach you, Though he draw the world aside. Lo! God's truth is thy defense, Light, and hope, and confidence: Trust in God, He'll not deceive you, Pray, and all your foes will leave you. Topics: Persistent Faith; Lent 2 Scripture: Luke 11:9-13 Languages: English Tune Title: FREU DICH SEHR

When in the Hour of Utmost Need

Author: P. Eber, 1511-69 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #257 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 When in the hour of utmost need We know not where to look for aid; When days and nights of anxious thought Nor help nor counsel yet have brought, 2 Then this our comfort is alone: That we may meet before Thy throne And cry, O faithful God, to Thee For rescue from our misery; 3 To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes, Repenting sore with bitter sighs, And seek Thy pardon for our sin And respite from our griefs within. 4 For Thou hast promised graciously To hear all those who cry to Thee Through Him whose name alone is great, Our Savior and our Advocate. 5 And thus we come, O God, today And all our woes before Thee lay; For sorely tried, cast down, we stand, Perplexed by fears on ev'ry hand. 6 Ah! hide not for our sins Thy face, Absolve us through Thy boundless grace, Be with us in our anguish still; Free us at last from ev'ry ill, 7 That so with all our hearts we may To Thee our glad thanksgiving pay, Then walk obedient to Thy Word And now and ever praise Thee, Lord. Topics: Persistent Faith; Lent 2 Languages: English Tune Title: WENN WIR IN HÖCHSTEN NÖTEN SEIN

Lord Jesus Christ, My Savior Blest

Author: H. C. Sthen; H. R. K. Spaeth , 1845-1925 Hymnal: ELH1996 #258 (1996) Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.4.7 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, My Savior blest, My Hope and my Salvation! I trust in Thee; Deliver me From misery; Thy Word's my consolation. 2 As Thou dost will, Lead Thou me still That I may truly serve Thee, My God, I pray, Teach me Thy way, To my last day In Thy true faith preserve me. 3 Most heartily I trust in Thee; Thy mercy fails me never. Dear Lord, abide; My Helper tried, Thou Crucified, From evil keep me ever. 4 Now henceforth must I put my trust In Thee, O dearest Savior. Thy comfort choice, Thy Word and voice, My heart rejoice Despite my ill behavior. 5 When sorrows rise, My refuge lies In Thy compassion tender. Within Thine arm Can naught alarm; Keep me from harm, Be Thou my strong Defender. 6 I have Thy Word, Christ Jesus, Lord; Thou never wilt forsake me. This will I plead In time of need. Oh, help me speed When troubles overtake me! 7 Grant, Lord, we pray, Thy grace each day That we, Thy Law revering, May live with Thee And happy be Eternally, Before Thy throne appearing. Topics: Persistent Faith; Lent 2 Languages: English Tune Title: HERRE JESU KRIST

The Kingdom Satan Founded

Author: T. H. Kingo, 1634-1703; C. Døving, 1807-1937 Hymnal: ELH1996 #259 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6 Lyrics: 1 The kingdom Satan founded Shall now be overthrown, For Christ its fall hath sounded, And through His pow'r alone Shall Satan meet his doom, And be for aye confounded; He from the souls he wounded Shall flee in fear and gloom. 2 Though he would bind forever Our lips with bands of hell, Yet Christ, sent to deliver, Can loose those bands full well, That e'en the dumb may raise His voice with joy and pleasure And sing in sweetest measure To God his thanks and praise. 3 O Jesus! my distresses To Thee are known full well, Thou seest how Satan presses My soul's weak citadel; His aim is to control My members and my senses, With sin and with offenses He steals into my soul. 4 Anon my tongue he bindeth That God it shall not praise; Anon my eyes he blindeth To hide the light of grace; Now he my ears doth close To hinder me from hearing The Gospel's sound so cheering And soothing in my woes. 5 To God I raise my crying Before the mercy-seat, And on His Word relying I grace of Him entreat, That He for Jesus' sake Would cleanse my soul and spirit Through Jesus' blood and merit, And Satan's power break. 6 God, let not love of sinning Thy fear drive from my breast, Lest Satan, triumph winning, Be of my heart possessed; O let Thy chas'tning rod Each day give me direction, To seek Thy sure protection And tell Thy grace abroad. 7 My heart must Thou have solely, My Savior and my God! Come, Jesus, take it wholly, And make it Thine abode! Mold it to Thy control, That I, Thy Word receiving, May find, in Thee believing, Salvation for my soul. Topics: Triumph Over Satan; Lent 3 Languages: English Tune Title: AUS MEINES HERZENS GRUNDE