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O Jesus Christ, Our Lord Most Dear

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Heinrich von Laufenberg (c. 1385-1460) Hymnal: H1955 #452 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus Christ, our Lord most dear, As Thou wast once an infant here, So give this child of Thine, we pray, Thy grace and blessing day by day. 2 As in Thy heavenly Kingdom, Lord, All things obey Thy sacred word, Do Thou Thy mighty succor give, And shield this child by morn and eve. 3 Their watch let angels round him keep Where'er he be, awake, asleep; Thy holy cross now let him bear, That he Thy crown with saints may wear. Amen. Topics: Baptism; Church, The Holy Baptism Scripture: Luke 2:11 Tune Title: VOM HIMMEL HOCH

O Perfect Love, All Human Thought Transcending

Author: Dorothy Frances Gurney Hymnal: H1955 #453 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne, That theirs may be the love which knows no ending, Whom Thou forevermore dost join in one. 2 O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance Of tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance, With childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death. 3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, And to life's day the glorious unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life. Amen. Topics: Marriage; Church, The Marriage Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6 Tune Title: PERFECT LOVE

O Love Divine and Golden

Author: John S. B. Monsell Hymnal: H1955 #454 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 O Love divine and golden, Mysterious depth and height, To Thee the world beholden Looks up for life and light; O Love divine and gentle, The Blesser and the Blest, Beneath Thy care parental The world lies down in rest. 2 O Love divine and tender, That through our homes dost move, Veiled in the softened splendor Of holy household love, A throne without Thy blessing Were labor without rest, And cottages possessing Thy blessedness are blest. 3 God bless these hands united; God bless these hearts made one! Unsevered and unblighted May they through life go on, Here in earth's home preparing For the bright home above, And there forever sharing Its joy where God is Love. Amen. Topics: Home, The; Marriage; Church, The Christian Home, The Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-33 Tune Title: BLAIRGOWRIE

O Happy Home, Where Thou Art Loved

Author: Sarah B. Findlater; Karl J. P. Spitta Hymnal: H1955 #455 (1955) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest, Thou loving Friend and Saviour of our race, And where among the guests there never cometh One who can hold such high and honored place. 2 O happy home, where each one serves Thee, lowly, Whatever his appointed work may be, Till every common task seems great and holy, When it is done, O Lord, as unto Thee. 3 O happy home, where Thou art not forgotten When joy is overflowing, full, and free; O happy home, where every wounded spirit Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to Thee, 4 Until at last, when earth's day's work is ended, All meet Thee in the blessed home above, From whence Thou camest, where Thou hast ascended, Thy everlasting home of peace and love! Amen. Topics: Home, The; Church, The Christian Home, The Scripture: Proverbs 15:17 Tune Title: CONSOLATION (Mendelssohn)

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Francis Alexander Hymnal: H1955 #456 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Lyrics: 1 [Refrain:] All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. 2 Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings: He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 3 The purple headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky, [Refrain] 4 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden: He made them every one. [Refrain] 5 He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Common Duties and Things; Young, Hymns for the; Church, The Young, Hymns for the Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Tune Title: ROYAL OAK

Saviour, Teach Me, Day by Day

Author: Jane E. Leeson Hymnal: H1955 #457 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Saviour, teach me, day by day, Love's sweet lesson, to obey; Sweeter lesson cannot be, Loving Him who first loved me. 2 With a child's glad heart of love, At Thy bidding may I move, Prompt to serve and follow Thee, Loving Him who first loved me. 3 Teach me thus Thy steps to trace, Strong to follow in Thy grace, Learning how to love from Thee, Loving Him who first loved me. 4 Love in loving finds employ, In obedience all her joy; Ever new that joy will be, Loving Him who first loved me. Amen. Topics: Christ Love for; Christ Love of; Young, Hymns for the; Church, The Young, Hymns for the Scripture: John 14:15 Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS

Father, Lead Me Day by Day

Author: John Page Hopps Hymnal: H1955 #458 (1955) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Father, lead me day by day, Ever in Thine own sweet way; Teach me to be pure and true; Show me what I ought to do. 2 When in danger, make me brave, Make me know that Thou canst save; Keep me safe by Thy dear side; Let me in Thy love abide. 3 When I'm tempted to do wrong, Make me steadfast, wise, and strong; And when all alone I stand, Shield me with Thy mighty hand. 4 May I do the good I know, Serving gladly here below, Then at last go home to Thee, Evermore Thine own to be. Amen. Topics: Commitment; Discipleship; God Guide; God Strength and Refuge; Stewardship; Young, Hymns for the; Church, The Young, Hymns for the Scripture: 3 John 4 Tune Title: POSEN

Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

Author: William H. Parker Hymnal: H1955 #459 (1955) Meter: 8.4.8.4.5.4.5.4 Lyrics: 1 Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; Things I would ask Him to tell me If He were here: Scenes by the wayside, Tales of the sea, Stories of Jesus, Tell them to me. 2 First let me hear how the children Stood round His knee, And I shall fancy His blessing Resting on me; Words full of kindness, Deeds full of grace, All in the love-light Of Jesus' face. 3 Into the city I'd follow The children's band, Waving a branch of the palm tree High in my hand; One of His heralds, Yes, I would sing Loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!" Amen. Topics: Christ Triumphal Entry; Christ Love for; Young, Hymns for the; Church, The Young, Hymns for the Scripture: Matthew 21:15-16 Tune Title: STORIES OF JESUS

I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old

Author: Jemima Luke Hymnal: H1955 #460 (1955) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: 1 I think when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How He called little children as lambs to His fold: I should like to have been with them then. 2 I wish that His hands had been placed on my head, That His arms had been thrown around me, And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, "Let the little ones come unto Me." 3 Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go, And know that I share in His love; And if I now earnestly serve Him below, I shall see Him and serve Him above. Amen. Topics: Christ Children, His Love for; Young, Hymns for the; Church, The Young, Hymns for the Scripture: Matthew 18:2 Tune Title: LUKE (SWEET STORY)

It Fell Upon a Summer Day

Author: Stopford Augustus Brooke Hymnal: H1955 #461 (1955) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Lyrics: 1 It fell upon a summer day, When Jesus walked in Galilee, The mothers from a village brought Their children to His knee. 2 He took them in His arms, and laid His hands on each remembered head; "Suffer these little ones to come To Me," He gently said. 3 "Forbid them not; unless ye bear The childlike heart your hearts within, Unto My Kingdom ye may come, But may not enter in." 4 O Father, grant this childlike heart, That I may come to Christ, and feel His hands on me in blessing laid, Love-giving, strong to heal. Amen. Topics: Love and Communion; Young, Hymns for the; Church, The Young, Hymns for the Scripture: Luke 18:16-17 Tune Title: CHILDHOOD