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Beneath the cross of Jesus
Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869 Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 528 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91:6 Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus
I fain would take my stand,
the shadow of a mighty rock
within a weary land;
a home within the wilderness,
a rest upon the way,
from burning heart at noontide
and the burden of the day.
2 O safe and happy shelter!
O refuge tried and sweet!
O trysting place where heaven's love
and heaven's justice meet!
As to the holy patriarch
that wondrous dream was given,
so seems my Saviour's cross to me
a ladder up to heav'n.
3 There lies, beneath its shadow
but on the farther side,
the darkness of an awful grave
that gapes both deep and wide;
and there between us stands the cross,
two arms outstretched to save;
a watchman set to guard the way
from that eternal grave.
4 Upon that cross of Jesus
mine eyes at times can see
the very dying form of One
who suffered there for me;
and from my strikes heart, with tears,
two wonders I confess -
the wonders of redeeming love,
and my unworthiness.
5 I take, O cross, thy shadow
for my abiding place!
I ask no other sunshine than
the sunshine of his face;
content to let the world go by,
to reckon gain as loss -
my sinful self, my only shame,
my glory all - the cross. Topics: Passiontide; Protection; Redemption and Salvation; Year A Proper 11; Year C Proper 21 Used With Tune: ST CHRISTOPHER
Beneath the cross of Jesus
God, that Madest Earth and Heaven
Author: Richard Whately (1787-1863); Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 474 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91 Lyrics: 1 God, that madest earth and heaven,
darkness and light,
who the day for toil hast given,
for rest the night;
may thine angel-guards defend us,
slumber sweet thy mercy send us;
holy dreams and hopes attend us,
this livelong night.
2 Guard us waking, guard us sleeping,
and, when we die,
may we in thy mighty keeping
all peaceful lie:
when the last dread call shall wake us,
do not thou our God forsake us,
but to reign in glory take us
with thee on high. Topics: Evening; Funeral Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
God, that Madest Earth and Heaven
Now, God, Be With Us
Author: Petrus Herbert (?-1571); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 192 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91 First Line: Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing Lyrics: 1 Now, God, be with us, for the night is closing;
the light and darkness are of your disposing,
and 'neath your shadow here to rest we yield us,
for you will shield us.
2 Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us;
till morning's dawning, watch, Protector, o'er us;
in soul and body from all harm defend us;
your angels send us.
3 Let holy thoughts be our when sleep o'ertakes us;
our earliest thoughts be yours when morning wakes us,
serving you only, and in all our doing
your praise pursuing.
4 We have no refuge; none on earth to aid us
save you, Creator, who your own have made us;
but your dear presence will not leave them lonely
who seek you only.
5 Your holy name be praised, your kingdom given,
your will be done on earth as 'tis in heaven;
keep us in life, forgive our sins, and from ill
deliver us now and ever. Topics: Evening Used With Tune: CHRISTE FONS JUGIS
Now, God, Be With Us
Safety and security in the arms of Jesus
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 157 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91:4 First Line: God of my life, whose gracious power Topics: Duties and Trials Patience and Resignation Used With Tune: HINGHAM
Safety and security in the arms of Jesus
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6 Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today
the strong Name of the Trinity;
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three.
2 I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation;
his baptism in the Jordan river;
his death on cross for my salvation;
his bursting from the spicèd tomb;
his riding up the heavenly way;
his coming at the day of doom:
I bind unto myself today.
3 I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the star-lit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward,
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
[verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c]
6 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong Name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation:
salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
Captain of Israel's host, and Guide
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91:1 Topics: Our Journey With God Used With Tune: MARIENLYST
Captain of Israel's host, and Guide
Before the Ending of the Day
Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 65 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray!
Thy grace and peace to us allow
And be our guard and keeper now.
2 From all the terrors of the night,
From evil dreams defend our sight;
Drive far away our wicked foe
That stain of sin we may not know.
3 O Father, this we ask be done
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son,
Who with the Holy Ghost and Thee
Both lives and reigns eternally.
Amen.
Used With Tune: JAM LUCIS Text Sources: Latin, c. 5th-10th cent.
Before the Ending of the Day
Around the throne of God a band
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91:5-13 Lyrics: 1 Around the throne of God a band
of glorious angels ever stand;
bright things they see, sweet harps they hold,
and on their heads are crowns of gold.
2 Some wait around him, ready still
to sing his praise and do his will;
and some, when he commands them, go
to guard his servants here below.
3 Lord, give thy angels every day
command to guide us on our way,
and bid them every evening keep
their watch around us while we sleep.
4 So shall no wicked thing draw near,
to do us harm or cause us fear;
and we shall dwell, when life is past,
with angels round thy throne at last. Topics: Evening; Angels; Future hope; God Protection of; Guidance; Heaven; Other Saints and Festivals Michael and all Angels; Saints St Michael and All Angels Used With Tune: SOLOTHURN
Around the throne of God a band
God shall charge his angel legions
Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91 Topics: The Christian Life Courage
God shall charge his angel legions
A Mighty Fortress
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 91:2 First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Topics: Confidence; Faith; Power of God; Refuge; Salvation; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Trust Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress
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