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The Church's One Foundation

Author: Samuel J. Stone Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 866 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2 Lyrics: 1 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. 2 Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth; her charter of salvation: one Lord, one faith, one birth. One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued. 3 Though with a scornful wonder the world sees her oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed, yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up: "How long?" and soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. 4 Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace forevermore, till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. Topics: Election; Reformation; Church and Mission; Assurance; Church; Election; Heritage; Ministry & Service; New Creation; Redemption; Reformation; Victory Used With Tune: AURELIA

Depth of Mercy

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 812 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 First Line: Depth of mercy! Can there be Lyrics: 1 Depth of mercy! Can there be mercy still reserved for me? Can my God his wrath forbear, me, the chief of sinners spare, me, the chief of sinners spare? 2 I have long withstood his grace, long provoked him to his face, would not hearken to his calls, grieved him by a thousand falls, grieved him by a thousand falls. 3 I my Master have denied, I afresh have crucified, oft profaned his hallowed name, put him to an open shame, put him to an open shame. 4 There for me the Savior stands, shows his wounds and spreads his hands. God is love! I know, I feel; Jesus weeps and loves me still, Jesus weeps and loves me still. 5 Now incline me to repent, let me now my sins lament, now my foul revolt deplore, weep, believe, and sin no more, weep, believe, and sin no more. Topics: Belief; Calling; Jesus Christ Cross; Lament; Love (Human); Mercy; Name of Jesus Christ; Repentance; Shame and Disgrace; Sin; Woundedness; Wrath; Belief; Calling; Jesus Christ Cross; Lament; Love (Human); Mercy; Name of Jesus Christ; Repentance; Shame and Disgrace; Sin; Woundedness; Wrath Used With Tune: GOTTES ZEIT

Hallelujah! I'm Saved!

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 707 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:5 First Line: Oh, How happy are they Used With Tune: [Oh, How happy are they]

This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made (Psalm 118)

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 593 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-6 First Line: This is the day the Lord hath made Lyrics: 1 This is the day the Lord hath made; the hours are all God's own. Let heaven rejoice; let earth be glad, and praise surround the throne. 2 Hosanna to the anointed King, to David's holy Son! Help us, O Lord; descend and bring salvation from the throne. 3 Blest be the Lord, who comes in power with messages of grace, who comes in this accepted hour to save our sinful race. 4 Hosanna in the highest strains the church on earth can raise! The highest heavens in which God reigns shall now resound with praise. Topics: Celebrating Time; The Church; Evening; Grace; MORNING; Praise; Salvation Used With Tune: NUN DANKET ALL' UND BRINGET EHR'

The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 499 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6 Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; Now is the victor's triumph won; Now be the song of praise begun. Alleluia! 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions hath dispersed. Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! 3 The three sad days have quickly sped, He rises glorious from the dead. All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! 4 He broke the age-bound chains of hell; The bars from heav'n's high portals fell. Let hymns of praise His triumph tell. Alleluia! 5 Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee, From death's dread sting Thy servants free That we may live and sing to Thee. Alleluia! Final Ending: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Symphonia Sirenum Selectarum, Köln, 1695

I've Found a Friend, O Such a Friend!

Author: James G. Small, 1817-1888 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 392 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5 Topics: 6th Sunday after Pentecost; Friendship with God; Grace Through Faith; Jesus Christ Love Used With Tune: FRIEND

Come, Ye Faithful, Raise The Strain

Author: St. John of Damascus, 8th cent.; John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 380 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5 First Line: Come, ye faithful raise the strain Lyrics: 1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness; God has brought his Israel Into joy from sadness; Loosed from Pharoah's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; Led them with unmoistened foot Through the Red Sea waters. 2 'Tis the spring of souls today; Christ has burst his prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun has risen; All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying From his light, to whom we give Laud and praise undying. 3 Now the queen of seasons bright With the day of splendor, With the royal feast of feasts Comes its joy to render; Comes to gladden faithful hearts Who with true affection Welcome in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 4 Neither could the gates of death, Nor the tomb's dark portal, Nor the watchers, nor the seal Hold him as a mortal; But today amid the twelve Christ appeared, bestowing Lasting peace which evermore Passes human knowing. 5 "Alleluia!" now we cry To our King immortal, Who, triumphant, burst the bars Of the tomb's dark portal; "Alleluia!" with the Son, God the Father praising; "Alleluia!" yet again To the Spirit raising. Used With Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER

Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 348 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy boundless love to me no thought can reach, no tongue declare; O knit my thankful heart to thee, and reign without a rival there! Thine wholly, thine alone, I’d live; myself to thee entirely give. 2 O grant that nothing in my soul may dwell, but thy pure love alone; O may thy love possess me whole, my joy, my treasure, and my crown! All coldness from my heart remove; may every act, word, thought be love. 3 O Love, how gracious is thy way! All fear before thy presence flies; care, anguish, sorrow melt away where’er thy healing beams arise. O Jesus, nothing may I see, nothing desire, or seek, but thee. Topics: Commitment; Dedication and Stewardship; Healing; Living in Christ; Love of God for Us Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Forth in your name, O Lord, I go

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 346 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Lyrics: 1 Forth in your name, O Lord, I go, my daily labour to pursue, you, Lord, alone resolved to know, in all I think, or speak, or do. 2 Each task your wisdom has assigned still let me cheerfully fulfil, in all my works your presence find, and prove your good and perfect will. 3 You may I set at my right hand, whose eyes my inmost substance view, and labour on at your command, and offer all my works to you. 4 Give me to bear your easy yoke, and every moment watch and pray, and still to things eternal look, and hasten to your glorious day; 5 for you delightfully employ all that your bounteous grace has given, and run my course with even joy, and closely walk with you to heaven. Topics: Commitment; Daily Work; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Opening of the Year; Ordination; Pilgrimage; Service; Stewardship Used With Tune: SONG 34

And Can It Be That I Should Gain

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 291 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an int'rest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain - for me, who caused his bitter death? Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me? Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me? 2 He left his Father's throne above - so free, so infinite his grace - emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race! What mercy this, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me! What mercy this, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me! 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night. Your sunrise turned that night to day; I woke - the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off, your voice I knew; I rose, went out, and followed you. My chains fell off, your voice I knew; I rose, went out, and followed you. 4 No condemnation now I dread, for Christ, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. Bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. Topics: Atonement; Christ--Atonement; Salvation Used With Tune: SAGINA