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The Mercy of God

Appears in 94 hymnals First Line: Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song Lyrics: 1 Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song, The joy of my heart & the boast of my tongue; Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last, Hath won my affections & bound my soul fast. 2 Without thy free mercy I could not live here Sin soon would reduce me to utter despair; But, thro' thy free goodness, my spirits revive, And he that first made me, still keeps me alive. 3 Thy mercy surpasses the sin of my heart Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart, Dissolv'd by thy goodness, I fall to the ground And weep to the praise of the mercy I found. 4 The door of thy mercy stands open all day to the needy and poor, who knock by the way; No sinner shall ever be empty sent back, Who comes seeking mercy for Jesus' dear sake. 5 Thy mercy in Jesus exempts me from hell; Its glories I'll sing, and its wonders I'll tell: 'Twas Jesus the friend when he hung on the tree That open'd the channel of mercy for me. 6 Great Father of mercies, thy goodness I own, And covenant love of thy crucify'd son: All praise to the spirit, whose action divine Seals mercy and pardon and righteousness mine. Topics: God His mercy; God His mercy Scripture: Psalm 89:1

Love to our enemies from the example of Christ

Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: Aloud we sing the wond'rous grace Lyrics: 1 Aloud we sing the wond'rous grace, Christ to his murderers bare; Which made the tottering cross its throne, And hung its trophies there. 2 "Father forgive," his mercy cry'd, With his expiring breath, And drew eternal blessings down On those who wrought his death. 3 Jesus, this wond'rous love we sing, And whilst we sing admire; Breathe on our souls and kindle there, The same celestial fire. 4 Sway'd by thy dear example, Lord, For enemies we'll pray; With love their hatred we'll reward With blessings we'll repay. Topics: Christ Our example; Love to enemies; Christ Our example; Love to enemies Scripture: Luke 23:34

Waiting at the Pool

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 156 hymnals First Line: Beside the gospel pool Topics: Prayer Waiting in Scripture: John 5:2-4

And the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way

Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: How many and great are the foes which infest Lyrics: 1 How many and great are the foes which infest The way thro' this world to the Canaan of rest? The traveller ever his Lord would obey, Yet oft is discourag'd because of the way. 2 Though Satan, the world, and corruptions combine, And try to prevent the poor Pilgrim's design; They cannot destroy, though they often betray, And make him discourag'd because of the way. 3 When good he would do, imperfections abound, His graces are weak, and temptations surround; For many turn back, and would lead him astray, Which makes him discourag'd because of the way. 4 Yet why should the Christian of Canaan despair, Perplex'd or alarm'd with dishonoring fear? Let him but his map and his leader obey, Nor more be discourag'd because of the way. 5 In Christ inexhaustible treasures are stor'd, And Jesus will suitable blessings afford; Then why should the Pilgrim be fill'd with dismay? Or why be discourag'd because of the way? 6 Unquenchable love and omnipotent pow'r, Will land him ere long on the heav'nly shore; There pleasure eternal will amply repay For all the discouragements found in the way. Topics: Christ The christian's resort under difficultes Scripture: Numbers 21:4

The Inspired Word a System of Knowledge and Joy

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 640 hymnals First Line: How precious is the book divine Lyrics: 1 How precious is the book Divine, By inspiration given! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine To guide our souls to heaven. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts In this dark vale of tears; Life, light, and joy, it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 3 This lamp, through all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way, Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. Topics: Scriptures Of knowledge and joy; Sinners Saved and God glorified; Scriptures Of knowledge and joy; Sinners Saved and God glorified Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Acceptance through Christ alone

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 69 hymnals First Line: How shall the sons of men appear Lyrics: 1 How shall the sons of men appear, Great God, before thine awful bar? How may the guilty hope to find Acceptance with th' eternal mind? 2 Not vows, nor groans, nor broken cries, Not the most costly sacrifice, Not infant blood profusely spilt, Will expiate a sinner's guilt. 3 The blood of Jesus Christ alone, Hath sov'reign virtue to atone; Here we will rest our only plea, When we approach, great God, to thee. 4 'Tis through his merit we'll arise, And learn to sing above the skies; We'll join the triumph round the throne, And praise th' eternal Three in One. Topics: Acceptance through Christ Scripture: John 14:6

The Gospel suited to the wants of all

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 97 hymnals First Line: Jesus, thy blessings are not few Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy blessings are not few, Nor is thy gospel weak; Thy grace can melt the stubborn Jew, And heal the dying Greek. 2 Wide as the reach of Satan's rage Doth thy salvation flow; Its not confin'd to sex or age, The lofty or the low. 3 While grace is offer'd to the prince, The poor may take their share; No mortal has a just pretence To perish in despair 4 Come, all ye wretched sinners, come, He'll form your souls anew; His gospel and his heart have room For rebels such as you. Topics: Gospel Suited to all wants; Gospel Suited to all wants

The offices of Christ from several scriptures

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Join all the names of love and pow'r Lyrics: 1 Join all the names of love and pow'r That ever men or angels bore, All are too mean to speak his worth, Or set Emmannel's glory forth. 2 But O what condescending ways He takes to teach his heav'nly grace! My eyes with joy and wonder see, What forms of love he bears for me. 3 The "Angel of the cov'nant stands" With his commission in his hands, Sent from his Father's milder throne, To make the great salvation known. 4 Great Prophet, let me bless thy name; By thee the joyful tidings came, Of wrath appeas'd, of sins forgiv'n, Of hell subdu'd, and peace with heav'n. 5 My bright Example, and my Guide, I would be walking near thy side; O let me never run astray, Nor follow the forbidden way! 6 I love my Shepherd, he shall keep My wand'ring soul amongst his sheep; He feeds his flock, he calls their names, And in his bosom bears the lambs. 7 My Surety undertakes my cause, Answ'ring his Father's broken laws; Behold my soul at freedom set, My Surety paid the dreadful debt. 8 Jesus, my great High Priest, has dy'd, I seek no sacrifice beside; His blood did once for all atone, And now it pleads before the throne. 9 My Advocate appears on high, The Father lays his thunder by; Not all that earth or hell can say Shall turn my Father's heart away. 10 My Lord, my Conqu'ror, and my King! Thy sceptre and thy sword I sing; Thine is the vict'ry, and I sit A joyful subject at thy feet. 11 Aspire, my soul, to glorious deeds, The Captain of salvation leads; March on, nor fear to win the day, Though death and hell obstruct the way. 12 Should death, and hell, and pow'rs unknown, Put all their forms of mischief on, I shall be safe; for Christ displays Salvation in more sov'reign ways. Topics: Christ His scriptural names and titles

Electing and Sanctifying Grace

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: Jesus, we bless thy Father's name Lyrics: 1 Jesus, we bless thy Father's name; Thy God and ours are both the same; What heav'nly blessings from his throne Flow down to sinners thro' his Son! 2 "Christ be my first elect," he said, Then chose our souls in Christ our head, Before he gave the mountains birth, Or laid foundations for the earth. 3 Thus did eternal love begin To raise us up from death and sin; Our characters were then decreed, "Blameless in love, a holy seed." 4 Predestinated to be sons, Born by degrees, but chose at once; A new regenerated race, To praise the glory of his grace. 5 With Christ our Lord we share our part In the affections of his heart; Nor shall our souls be thence remov'd, 'Till he forgets his first belov'd. Topics: Electing and sanctifying grace; Electing and sanctifying grace; Electing and sanctifying grace; Electing and sanctifying grace Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Christ the head of the Church

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Jesus, we sing thy matchless grace Lyrics: 1 Jesus, we sing thy matchless grace, That calls base worms thy own; Gives them among thy saints a place, To make thy glories known. 2 Allied to thee our vital head, We act, and grow, and thrive: From thee divided, each is dead, When most he seems alive. 3 Thy saints on earth, and those above, All join in sweet accord; One body all in mutual love, And thou, their common Lord. 4 O may our faith each hour receive The spirit from above, Thus death and hell shall ne'er deceive, Nor break the bond of love. 5 Thou the whole body wilt present Before thy Father's face; Now shall a wrinkle, or a spot, Its beauteous form disgrace. Topics: Christ The head of the church Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16