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Paraphrase 22, verses 3-8

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Art thou afraid his power shall fail Lyrics: 1 Art thou afraid his power shall fail when comes thy evil day? And can an all-creating arm grow weary or decay? 2 Supreme in wisdom as in power the Rock of ages stands; though him thou canst not see, nor trace the working of his hands. 3 He gives the conquest to the weak, supports the fainting heart; and courage in the evil hour his heavenly aids impart. 4 Mere human power shall fast decay, and youthful vigour cease; but they who wait upon the Lord in strength shall still increase. 5 They with unwearied feet shall tread the path of life divine; with growing ardour onward move, with growing brightness shine. 6 On eagles' wings they mount, they soar, their wings are faith and love, till, past the cloudy regions here, they rise to heaven above. Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; Encouragement Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31 Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN (ABRIDGE) Text Sources: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

Dear Father, Keep Me Through This Day

Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: Dear Father, keep me thro' this day Obedient, kind, and true; That, always loving thee I may Seek all thy will to do. Amen. Topics: Morning Used With Tune: GUIDANCE

The Spirit breathes upon the Word

Author: William Cowper Appears in 263 hymnals Used With Tune: ABRIDGE

All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord

Author: C.Wesley Appears in 142 hymnals Used With Tune: ABRIDGE

A Perfect Path of Purest Grace

Author: Wylie Macleod Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. A perfect path of purest grace, Unblemished and complete, Was Thine, Thou spotless Nazarite, Pure, even to the feet. 2. Thy stainless life, Thy lovely walk, In every aspect true, From the defilement all around, No taint of evil drew. 3. No broken service, Lord was Thine, No change was in Thy way; Unsullied in Thy holiness, Thy strength knew no decay. 4. The vow was on Thee—Thou didst come, To yield Thyself to death; And consecration marked Thy path, And spoke in every breath. 5. Morning by morning Thou didst wake, Amidst this poisoned air; Yet no contagion touched Thy soul, No sin disturbed Thy prayer. 6. Thus, Lord we love to trace Thy course, To mark where Thou hast trod, And follow Thee with loving eye, Up to the throne of God. Used With Tune: ABRIDGE

O Master of the loving heart

Author: Calvin W. Laufer Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ABRIDGE

Thee, Jesus, full of truth and grace

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Trustfulness and Peace; The Christian Life Love and Communion Used With Tune: ABRIDGE

In Vain the Powers of Darkness Try

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1. In vain the powers of darkness try To work the Church’s ill, The Friend of sinners reigns on high, And checks them at His will. 2. Though mischief in their hearts may dwell, And on their tongues deceit, A word of His their pride can quell, And all their aims defeat. 3. My trust is in His grace alone; His house shall be my home. How sweet His mercies past to own, And hope for more to come. Used With Tune: ABRIDGE Text Sources: Poems Chiefly Religious, 1833