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Come, let us use the grace divine

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #549 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Joshua 24:16 Topics: Covenant, Commitment and Dedication Languages: English Tune Title: DUNDEE (FRENCH)

O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest

Author: Carl J. P. Spitta; Sarah B. Findlater Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #624 (1961) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Joshua 24:16 Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest, Thou loving Friend and Saviour of our race, And where among the guests there never cometh One who can hold such high and honored place! 2 O happy home, where two in heart united In holy faith and blessed hope are one, Whom death a little while alone divideth, And cannot end the union here begun! 3 O happy home, whose little ones are given Early to thee in humble faith and prayer, To thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven Guides them, and guards with more than mother's care! 4 O happy home, where each one serves thee, lowly, Whatever his appointed work may be, Till ev'ry common task seems great and holy, When it is done, O Lord, as unto thee! 5 O happy home, where thou art not forgotten When joy is overflowing, full and free, O happy home, where ev'ry wounded spirit Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to thee,— 6 Until at last, when earth's day's-work is ended, All meet thee in the blessed home above, From whence thou camest, where thou hast ascended, Thine everlasting home of peace and love. Amen. Topics: Common Duties and Things; Family Worship; Marriage and the Home Languages: English Tune Title: CROFTON

O Happy Home, Where Thou Art Loved

Author: Carl J. P. Spitta; Sarah B. Findlater Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #718 (1990) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest, thou loving Friend and Savior of our race, and where among the guests there never cometh one who can hold such high and honored place! 2 O happy home, where two in heart united in holy faith and blessed hope are one, whom death a little while alone divideth, and cannot end the union here begun! 3 O happy home, whose little ones are given early to thee in humble faith and prayer, to thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven guides them, and guards with more than mother's care! 4 O happy home, where each one serves thee, lowly, whatever his appointed work may be, till ev'ry common task seems great and holy, when it is done, O Lord, as unto thee! 5 O happy home, where thou art not forgotten when joy is overflowing, full and free, O happy home, where ev'ry wounded spirit is brought, Physician, Comforter, to thee - 6 Until at last, when earth's day's work is ended, all meet thee in the blessed home above, from whence thou camest, where thou hast ascended, thine everlasting home of peace and love. Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home; Daily Living; Family Worship Languages: English Tune Title: COMMUNION

The Christian's noblest Resolution

Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCXXXIV (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: Oh wretched souls, who strive in vain Lyrics: 1 Oh wretched souls, who strive in vain, Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin! A nobler toil may I sustain, A nobler satisfaction win. 2 May I resolve with all my heart, With all my powers, to serve the Lord, Nor from his precepts e'er depart, Whose service is a rich reward. 3 O be his service all my joy, Around let my example shine, Till others love the bless'd employ, And join in labors so divine. 4 Be this the purpose of my soul, My solemn, my determin'd choice, To yield to his supreme control, And in his kind commands rejoice. 5 O may I never faint nor tire, Nor wandering leave his sacred ways; Great God, accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy praise Topics: Worship Family Worship; Abraham's Care of his family; Family Worship; Going to a New Habitation; Family Religion; Resolution to serve the Lord Languages: English

The Christian's noblest resolution

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCXIII (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: O wretched souls, who strive in vain Lyrics: 1 O wretched souls, who strive in vain, Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin! A nobler toil may I sustain, A nobler satisfaction win. 2 May I resolve with all my heart, With all my pow'rs to serve the Lord, Nor from his precepts e'er depart, Whose service is a rich reward. 3 O be his service all my joy, Around let my example shine, Till others love the bless'd employ, And join in labors so divine. 4 Be this the purpose of my soul, My solemn, my determin'd choice, To yield to his supreme control, And in his kind commands rejoice. 5 O may i never faint nor tire, Nor wand'ring leave his sacred ways; Great God, accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy praise. Topics: Christian His resolution Languages: English

The Christian's noblest resolution

Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns #CCXIII (1802) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: O wretched souls, who strive in vain Lyrics: 1 O wretched souls, who strive in vain, Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin! A nobler toil may I sustain, A nobler satisfaction win. 2 May I resolve with all my heart, With all my pow'rs to serve the Lord, Nor from his precepts e'er depart, Whose service is a rich reward. 3 O be his service all my joy, Around let my example shine, Till others love the bless'd employ, And join in labors so divine. 4 Be this the purpose of my soul, My solemn, my determin'd choice, To yield to his supreme control, And in his kind commands rejoice. 5 O may i never faint nor tire, Nor wand'ring leave his sacred ways; Great God, accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy praise. Topics: Christian His resolution Languages: English

The Christian's Noblest Resolution

Hymnal: Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 #161 (1760) Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: Ah wretched souls, who strive in vain Lyrics: I. Ah wretched souls, who strive in vain, Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin! A nobler toil may I sustain, A nobler satisfaction win. II. I would resolve with all my heart, With all my pow'rs, to serve the Lord, Nor from his precepts e'er depart, Whose service is a rich reward. III. O be his service all my joy, Around let my example shine, Till others love the blest employ, And join in labours so divine. IV. Be this the purpose of my soul, My solemn, my determin'd choice, To yield to his supreme controul, And in his kind commands rejoice. V. O may I never faint nor tire, Nor wand'ring leave his sacred ways; Great God, accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy praise.

O wretched souls who strive in vain

Author: Mrs. Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Sacred Poetry #388 (1812) Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Topics: The Christian Character Languages: English

Happy the Home When God Is There

Author: Henry Ware, Jr. Hymnal: 50 Uncommon Songs #10 (2014) Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Lyrics: 1. Happy the home when God is there, And love fills every breast; When one their wish, and one their prayer, And one their heav’nly rest. 2. Happy the home where Jesus’ name Is sweet to every ear; Where children early speak His fame, And parents hold Him dear. 3. Happy the home where prayer is heard, And praise is wont to rise; Where parents love the sacred Word And all its wisdom prize. 4. Lord, let us in our homes agree This blessed peace to gain; Unite our hearts in love to Thee, And love to all will reign. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES

The Christian Home

Author: Unknown Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #101 (1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: Happy the home when God is there Topics: Family Happiness; Family Worship; Happiness; Home happiness; Morning and Evening Languages: English