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"Pride"

Author: Hart Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #287 (1844) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind First Line: Innumerable foes Lyrics: 1 Innumerable foes, Attack the child of God; He feels within the weight of sin, A grievous, galling load. 2 [Temptations, too, without, Of various kinds, assault; Sly snares beset his travelling feet, And make him often halt. 3 From sinner and from saint He meets with many a blow; His own bad heart creates him smart, Which only God can know.] 4 But though the host of hell Be neither weak nor small, One mighty foe deals wondrous woe, And hurts beyond them all. 5 ’Tis pride, accursèd pride, The spirit by God abhorred; Do what we will, it haunts us still, And keeps us from the Lord. 6 [It blows its poisonous breath, And bloats the soul with air; The heart uplifts with God’s own gifts, And makes e’en grace a snare.] 7 [Awake, nay, while we sleep, In all we think or speak, It puffs us glad, torments us sad; Its hold we cannot break. 8 In other ills we find The hand of heaven not slack; Pride only knows to interpose, And keep our comforts back.] 9 [’Tis hurtful when perceived; When not perceived, ’tis worse; Unseen or seen, it dwells within, And works by fraud or force.] 10 [Against its influence pray, It mingles with the prayer; Against it preach, it prompts the speech; Be silent, still ’tis there.] 11 [In every outward act, In every thought within, The heart it draws to seek applause, And mixes all with sin.] 12 Thou meek and lowly Lamb, This haughty tyrant kill, That wounded thee, though thou wast free, And grieves thy Spirit still. 13 Our condescending God, (To whom else shall we go?) Remove our pride, whate’er betide, And lay and keep us low. 14 [Thy garden is the place Where pride cannot intrude; For should it dare to enter there, ’Twould soon be drowned in blood.] Scripture: Proverbs 29:23 Languages: English

The Prisoner

Author: Newton Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #288 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind First Line: When the poor prisoner, through a grate Lyrics: 1 When the poor prisoner, through a grate, Sees others walk at large, How does he mourn his lonely state, And long for a discharge! 2 Thus I, confined in unbelief, My loss of freedom mourn; And spend my hours in fruitless grief, Until my Lord return. 3 The beam of day which pierces through The gloom in which I dwell, Only discloses to my view The horrors of my cell. 4 [Ah! how my pensive spirit faints, To think of former days, When I could triumph with the saints, And join their songs of praise!] 5 Dear Saviour, for thy mercy’s sake, My strong, my only plea, These gates and bars in pieces break, And set the prisoner free. Languages: English

Temptation

Author: Cowper Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #290 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind First Line: Dangers of every shape and name Lyrics: 1 Dangers of every shape and name Attend the followers of the Lamb, Who leave the world’s deceitful shore, And leave it to return no more. 2 O Lord, the pilot’s part perform, And guide and guard me through the storm; Defend me from each threatening ill; Control the waves; say, “Peace! be still!” 3 Amidst the roaring of the sea, My soul still hangs her hopes on thee; Thy constant love, thy faithful care, Is all that saves me from despair. Languages: English

Encompass'd with clouds of distress

Author: Toplady Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #293 (1844) Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind Lyrics: 1 Encompassed with clouds of distress, And tempted all hope to resign, I pant for the light of thy face, That I in thy beauty may shine. Disheartened with waiting so long, I sink at thy feet with my load; All plaintive I pour out my song, And stretch forth my hands unto God. 2 [Shine, Lord, and my terror shall cease; The blood of atonement apply; And lead me to Jesus for peace, The Rock that is higher than I. Speak, Saviour, for sweet is thy voice; Thy presence is fair to behold; I thirst for thy Spirit, with cries And groanings that cannot be told.] 3 If sometimes I strive, as I mourn, My hold of thy promise to keep, The billows more fiercely return, And plunge me again in the deep. While harassed and cast from thy sight, The tempter suggests with a roar, “The Lord has forsaken thee quite; Thy God will be gracious no more.” 4 Yet, Lord, if thy love has designed No covenant blessing for me, Ah! tell me, how is it I find Some sweetness in waiting for thee? Almighty to rescue thou art, Thy grace is immortal and free; Lord, succour and comfort my heart, And make me live wholly to thee. Languages: English

Jesus, at thy command

Author: Toplady Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #294 (1844) Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind Lyrics: 1 Jesus, at thy command I launch into the deep; And leave my native land, Where sin lulls all asleep; For thee I would the world resign, And sail to heaven with thee and thine. 2 Thou art my Pilot wise; My compass is thy word; My soul each storm defies, While I have such a Lord; I trust thy faithfulness and power, To save me in the trying hour. 3 Though rocks and quicksands deep Through all my passage lie; Yet Christ will safely keep, And guide me with his eye; My anchor, hope, shall firm abide, And I each boisterous storm outride. 4 By faith I see the land – The port of endless rest; My soul, thy sails expand, And fly to Jesus’ breast! O may I reach the heavenly shore Where winds and waves distress no more. 5 [Whene’er becalmed I lie; And storms forbear to toss; Be thou, dear Lord, still nigh, Lest I should suffer loss; For more the treacherous calm I dread, Than tempests bursting o’er my head.] 6 Come, Holy Ghost, and blow A prosperous gale of grace; Waft me from all below To heaven, my destined place, Then, in full sail, my port I’ll find, And leave the world and sin behind. Languages: English

Prayer Answered by Crosses

Author: Newton Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #295 (1844) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind First Line: I ask'd the Lord that I might grow Lyrics: 1 I ask'd the Lord that I might grow In faith, and love, and every grace; Might more of his salvation know, And seek more earnestly his face. 2 [’Twas he who taught me thus to pray, And he, I trust, has answered prayer; But it has been in such a way As almost drove me to despair.] 3 I hoped that in some favoured hour, At once he’d answer my request; And, by his love’s constraining power, Subdue my sins, and give me rest. 4 Instead of this, he made me feel The hidden evils of my heart, And let the angry powers of hell Assault my soul in every part. 5 Yea, more, with his own hand he seemed Intent to aggravate my woe; Crossed all the fair designs I schemed, Blasted my gourds, and laid me low. 6 “Lord, why is this?” I trembling cried; “Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death?” “’Tis in this way,” the Lord replied, “I answer prayer for grace and faith. 7 “These inward trials I employ, From self and pride to set thee free; And break thy schemes of earthly joy, That thou mayst seek thy all in me.” Languages: English

The Trial of Faith

Author: Kent Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #297 (1844) Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind First Line: Jehovah hath said, 'tis left on record Lyrics: 1 Jehovah hath said, ’tis left on record, “The righteous are one with Jesus the Lord;” At all times he loves them; ’twas for them he died; Yet ofttimes he proves them, for grace must be tried. 2 When faint in the way, or lifeless and cold, Or sunk in dismay, and none to uphold; Yet firm to his promise thy God shall abide; But grace, though the smallest, shall surely be tried. 3 [Temptations and sins in legions shall rise, As spears in thy side or thorns in thy eyes; And oft, to thy sorrow, his face he shall hide, For God has determined his grace shall be tried.] 4 With him on the mount today thou shalt be, Indulged by thy Lord his glory to see; There he may caress thee, and call thee his bride, Yet grace, though he bless thee, shall surely be tried. 5 [The tempest shall blow, the billows shall swell, Thy soul, full of woe, shall pass as through hell; And all this to prove thee, to stain thy cursed pride; Yet still he will love thee; but grace must be tried.] 6 He’ll ne’er thee forsake, but surely perform His word, though he take his way in the storm; Yea, oft in the clouds of dejection he’ll ride, For he has determined his grace shall be tried. 7 He’ll cause thee to bring thy griefs to his throne, But answers of peace to thee shall send none; Then sorrow and sadness thy heart shall divide, Because he’s determined his grace shall be tried. 8 As gold from the flame, he’ll bring thee at last, To praise him for all through which thou hast past; Then love everlasting thy griefs shall repay, And God from thy eyes wipe all sorrows away. Languages: English

The Canaanites still in the land

Author: Kent Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #298 (1844) Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind Lyrics: 1 The Canaanites still in the land, To harass, perplex, and dismay, Brought Israel of old at a stand, For Anak was stronger than they. What God had designed they possessed, Supported and kept by his hand; Yet, lest on their lees they should rest, The Canaanites dwelt in the land. 2 ’Tis thus with the Israel on earth, Who groan with a body of sin, Partake of a spiritual birth, The work of God’s Spirit within; Today, with a taste of his love, Jehovah their souls will expand, Tomorrow he’ll give them to prove The Canaanites still in the land. 3 [Corruptions like vapours shall rise; Light, love, and delight shall be gone; The sun shall be dark in the skies, And hell, with its legions, come on; Yet all things shall work for their good, Afflictions, temptations, or pain; And still, through the Lamb and his blood Their cause they shall ever maintain.] 4 [Like Gad, by a troop overcome, They fall, through the workings of sin; Yet glory they not in their shame, But mourn their defilement within. On Zion’s bright summit above, Victorious at last they shall stand, Though now for a season they prove The Canaanites still in the land.] 5 [A thorn in the flesh they shall have, Their roving affections to win, To teach them how Jesus can save, And show them the depth of their sin; Yea, down to the Jordan of death, His foes shall the Christian withstand, And feel, when resigning his breath, The Canaanites still in the land.] 6 [To them he his oath shall fulfil, A poor, little, faint-hearted band; For ’tis of their Father’s good will The Canaanites dwell in the land. Their place of repose is on high, No Canaanite enters therein, To drink of the rivers of joy, Remote from the regions of sin.] Scripture: Joshua 17:12 Languages: English

If but a single moment's space

Author: Berridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #299 (1844) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind Lyrics: 1 If but a single moment’s space, My Lord himself withdraws, Dark clouds and storms come on apace, And debts, and broken laws. 2 My heart reveals its dross and dung, And loathsome is my breath; My harp is on the willows hung, And Esau vows my death. 3 My eyes refuse to lend a tear; My throat is hoarse and dry; I lisp and falter in my prayer, And sick and faint am I. 4 If Jesus loves the gospel-poor, That broken-hearted be, A mourner waiteth at thy door, Who wants a sight of thee. 5 Look from the windows of thy grace, And cheer a drooping heart; A single smile from thy sweet face Will bid my griefs depart. 6 Thou art the life of all my joys; Thy presence makes my heaven; Whatever else my Lord denies, Thy presence, Lord, be given. Scripture: Psalm 30:7 Languages: English

If unto Jesus thou art bound

Author: Berridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) #302 (1844) Meter: 8.8.6 Topics: Tribulation and Inconstancy of Mind Lyrics: 1 If unto Jesus thou art bound, A crowd about him will be found, Attending day and night; A worldly crowd to din thy ears, And crowds of unbelieving fears, To hide him from thy sight. 2 Yet all the vain and noisy crowd Is but a thin and lowering cloud, A mist before thy eyes; If thou press on, the crowds will fly, Or if thou faint, to Jesus cry, And he will send supplies. 3 This only way can pilgrims go, And all complain, as thou wilt do, Of crowds that daily come; Yet though beset by crafty foes, And passing through a thousand woes, They get securely home. 4 [But such as seem to run the race, And meet no crowd to check their pace, Are only rambling still; Not fairly entered on the list, The gate and narrow way they missed, Which lead to Zion’s hill.] 5 O Lord, a cheering look bestow, Or lend a hand to help me through, And draw me up to thee; And when, through fear, I only creep, Or dare not move a single step, Yet thou canst come to me. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 Languages: English