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When I Awake from Slumber

Author: Louis F. Benson Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1. When I awake from slumber To greet the golden day, Then teach me, Lord, to number Its hours in wisdom’s way. 2. When clouds at dawn are gleaming, Lift up mine answering eyes To where Thy light is streaming On faith’s high enterprise. 3. While all the ... Used With Tune: CARA

From Distant Shores Returning

Author: H. Brueckner; C. Barth Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From distant shores returning, The pilgrim journeys home; For rest His soul is yearning, He would no longer roam. 2 A flowered grave encloses What he had held so dear; He sees the wilting roses, And looks beyond for cheer. 3 Great cities often glory In ... Topics: Meditation Used With Tune: VIATOR

We Lift Our Hearts, O Father

Author: Edward Ashurst Welch, 1860-1932 Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We lift our hearts, O Father, To thee our voices raise, For these thy suppliant servants in mingled prayer and praise: 2 Praise for the joy of loving, All other joys above, Praise for the priceless blessing Of love's response to love; 3 Prayer that the ... Topics: The Church Marriage Used With Tune: WE LIFT OUR HEARTS

Come, Sing a Song of Harvest

Author: Fred Pratt Green (1903-) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, sing a song of harvest, Of thanks for daily food! To offer God the first-fruits is old as gratitude. 2 Long, long ago, the reapers, before they kept the feast, Put first-fruits in a basket, and took it to the priest. 3 Shall we, sometimes forgetful ... Topics: Christan Life Thankfulness Used With Tune: LEBENDIGE GEMEINDE

The Christian's Open Door

Author: Daniel R. Lucas Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: The graces of the Christian life Lyrics: 1 The graces of the Christian life To faith must be added be, Lest we forget, amid the strife, We were from sin set free. 2 Our calling and election sure, Upon these works depend, To form a life that will endure, In worlds that never end. 3 Virtue and ... Used With Tune: FORT MYERS Text Sources: Apostolic Hymns and Songs (Oskaloosa Iowa: Central Book Concern, 1875)

There Is A Gentle Gardener

Author: H. Brueckner Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: There is a gentle Gard'ner Lyrics: 1 There is a gentle Gard'ner, Who owns a garden fair, Where countless blooming flowers Enjoy His tender care, Where countless blooming flowers Enjoy His tender care. 2 He grants them radiant sunshine And soft, refreshing rain; Thus nurtured, they must ... Topics: Savior Used With Tune: SERING

For Me To Live Is Jesus

Author: Simon Graf; H. Brueckner Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For me to live is Jesus, For me to die is gain: I yield to Him most gladly And leave this world of pain. 2 In peace this life departing, To yonder realms I soar, That I with Christ, my Brother, May dwell for evermore. 3 My toil and cares are ended, My ... Topics: The Christian Life Death and Burial Used With Tune: HEIDELBERG

Abide With Us, Lord Jesus

Author: H. Brueckner; Josua Stegmann Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Abide with us, Lord Jesus! Thy grace sustain our hearts, That Satan may not harm us With his malignant arts. 2 Abide with us, dear Savior, And guide us by Thy Word, That we may now and ever Find peace in Thee, O Lord. 3 Abide with us in splendor, Thou ... Topics: Close of Worship Used With Tune: HEIDELBERG

Looking Upward Every Day

Author: Mary Butler Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 78 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Looking upward every day, Sunshine on our faces; Pressing onward every day Toward the heavenly places; 2. Growing every day in awe, For Thy name is holy; Learning every day to love With a love more lowly; 3. Walking every day more close To our elder ... Used With Tune: EXCELSIOR Text Sources: Mrs. Brock's Children's Hymn Book , 1881

Over Yonder

Author: Ellen L. Goreh Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: No disappointment yonder Lyrics: ... : All needs are well supplied. 5 No blistered, tired feet yonder ... , In that bright happy land. 6 No midnights over yonder, We ... yonder, No scorching, dazzling glare. 7 No warfare over yonder, No ... Used With Tune: AULÉ Text Sources: India's Coral strand: hymns of the Christian faith (London: "Home Words" Publishing Office, 1883)