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Lord Jesus, think on me

Author: Synesius of Cyrene, c. 365-c.414; Allen William Chatfield, 1808-1896 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 136 hymnals Topics: The Fall The Human Condition Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me, and purge away my sin; from earthborn passions set me free, and make me pure within. 2 Lord Jesus, think on me, with care and woe oppressed; let me Your loving servant be, and taste Your promised rest. 3 Lord Jesus, think on me, amid the bitter strife; through all my pain and misery become my health and life. 4 Lord Jesus, think on me, nor let me go astray; through darkness and perplexity point out the heavenly way. 5 Lord Jesus, think on me, when tempests round me roll, when onward comes the enemy O Saviour, guard my soul. 6 Lord Jesus, think on me, that when the flood is past, I may the eternal brightness see, and share Your joy at last. Used With Tune: SOUTHWELL

Jesus! name of wondrous love!

Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1867; A. P. Shepherd Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 169 hymnals Topics: The Fall The Human Condition Lyrics: 1 Jesus! name of wondrous love! name all other names above! Unto which must every knee bow in deep humility. 2 Jesus! name of God decreed for this child of David's seed, which the angel Gabriel did the maiden mother tell. 3 Jesus! name of priceless worth to the fallen ones of earth, for the promise that it gave, 'Jesus shall His people save.' 4 Jesus! only name that’s given to all living under heaven, Whereby they, to sin enslaved, burst their fetters and are saved. 5 Jesus! name of wondrous love! human name of God above! Pleading only this, we claim our salvation in that name. Used With Tune: ST BEES

Joy to the world — the Lord has come!

Author: I. Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 1,914 hymnals Topics: The Fall Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

High in the Heavens, Eternal God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 380 hymnals Topics: The Fall Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, your goodness in full glory shines: your truth shall break through every cloud that veils and darkens your designs. 2 Forever firm your justice stands, as mountains their foundations keep; wise are the wonders of your hands; your judgments are a mighty deep. 3 From the provisions of your house we shall be fed with sweet repast; there mercy like a river flows and brings salvation to our taste. 4 Life, like a fountain, rich and free, springs from the presence of the Lord, and in your light our souls shall see the glories promised in your word. Scripture: Psalm 36 Used With Tune: TRURO

My faith looks up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,283 hymnals Topics: The Fall The Human Condition Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine: now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly thine. 2 May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; as thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire. 3 While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be Thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from Thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, when death's cold, sullen stream shall o'er me roll, blest Saviour, then, in love, fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul. Used With Tune: OLIVET

Judge eternal, throned in splendour

Author: H. S. Holland (1847-1918) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 113 hymnals Topics: The Fall Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN

'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them to the Lord

Author: H. M. Butler (1833-1918) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: The Fall Lyrics: 1 'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them to the Lord, and give to God our thanks with one accord; it is our joy and duty, all our days to lift our hearts in grateful thanks and praise. 2 Above the level of the former years, the mire of sin, the slough of guilty fears, the mist of doubt, the blight of love's decay — O Lord of light, lift all our hearts today! 3 Above the swamps of subterfuge and shame, the deeds, the thoughts, that honour may not name, the halting tongue that dares not tell the whole — O Lord of truth, lift every Christian soul! 4 Above the storms that darken human life — pride, jealousy and envy, rage and strife; where cold mistrust holds friend and friend apart — O Lord of love, lift every Christian heart! 5 Then, with the trumpet call as Christ appears, 'Lift up your hearts!' rings, pealing in our ears: still shall our hearts respond with full accord — 'We lift them up, we lift them to the Lord!' Used With Tune: WOODLANDS

Psalm 116: 1-0, 12-19 (A Responsorial Setting)

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 197 hymnals Topics: The Fall First Line: I love the Lord, who heard my cry Scripture: Psalm 116 Used With Tune: [I Love the Lord, who heard my cry] Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling

Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: The Fall Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts, to me; my soul is longing, fainting, the courts of God to see. The beauty of your dwelling will bring me joy anew. My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for you. 2 Beneath your care the sparrow finds place for peaceful rest; to keep her young in safety the swallow finds a nest. So, Lord, my King Almighty, your love will shelter me; beneath your wings of mercy my dwelling place will be. 3 Blest they who love and serve you, whose joy and strength you are. Forever they will praise you, your ways are in their heart. Though tried, their tears like showers shall fill the springs of peace, and all the way to Zion their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: ST. EDITH Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

How Shall the Young Direct Their Way?

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: The Fall Lyrics: 1 How shall the young direct their way? What light shall be their perfect guide? Your Word, O Lord, will safely lead if in its wisdom they confide. 2 Sincerely I have sought you, Lord, O let me not from you depart; to know your will and keep from sin, your Word I cherish in my heart. 3 O blessed Lord, teach me your law, your righteous judgments I declare; your testimonies make me glad, for they are wealth beyond compare. 4 Upon your precepts and your ways my heart will meditate with awe; your Word shall be my chief delight, and I will not forget your law. Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Psalter, 1912