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I cried out for heaven to hear me

Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #45 (1997) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Topics: Metrical Psalms Lyrics: 1 I cried out for heaven to hear me, I reached out to God for my help, no counsel or comfort would cheer me, my spirit abandoned all hope. 2 But in my despair I remembered the songs of a long time ago, and dreamed of the majesty splendoured of God the almighty, the true: 3 you spoke in the wind and the thunder, the earth and the elements shook; your power tore the waters asunder, as Shepherd, you guided your flock. Scripture: Psalm 77 Languages: English Tune Title: HARVEST

We will tell each generation

Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #46 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Metrical Psalms Lyrics: 1 We will tell each generation all that you, our God, have done; how you called and led our nation, chose us out to be your own: 2 tell the time of our rebelling- how we wandered from your way, how your law our love compelling taught us humbly to obey: 3 tell how once, when spite and terror threatened to engulf our land, you defended us with vigour, saved us by a mighty hand. 4 Tell the grace that falls from heaven, angels' food as faith's reward; tell how sins may be forgiven through the mercy of the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 78:4 Languages: English Tune Title: RESTORATION

Remember not, O God

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #47 (1997) Topics: Metrical Psalms Lyrics: 1 Remember not, O God, the sins of long ago; in tender mercy visit us, distressed and humbled low. 2 O Lord, our Saviour, help, and glorify your name; deliver us from all our sins and take away our shame. 3 Then, safe within your fold, we will exalt your name; our thankful hearts with songs of joy your goodness will proclaim. Scripture: Psalm 78:8-9 Languages: English Tune Title: SOUTHWELL (DAMAN)

God of hosts, you chose a vine

Author: David Mowbray, 1938- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #48 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Metrical Psalms Lyrics: 1 God of hosts, you chose a vine meant to bear the finest wine, set it in a promised land, nurtured by your careful hand. 2 Like a cedar, it grew strong- deep its roots, its tendrils long; yet, in envy those around stripped its branches to the ground. 3 Desolate, to God we cry: "Spare us from the enemy!" God of hosts, turn back again, all such wickedness restrain. 4 Turn us too, for we have failed, faithfulness has not prevailed; visit, Lord, and heal your vine, on its fruit let glory shine! Scripture: Psalm 80:8-12 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BEES

Oh hear our cry, O Lord

Author: Fred R. Anderson, 1941- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #49 (1997) Topics: Metrical Psalms Scripture: Psalm 80:1 Languages: English Tune Title: REDEMPTOR

There where the judges gather

Author: Henry Zylstra, 1909-1956 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #51 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Metrical Psalms Lyrics: 1 There where the judges gather, a greater takes the seat; "How long," God asks the judges, "will you pronounce deceit? How long show special favour to those of ill repute? How long neglect the orphan, the poor and destitute? 2 Deal justly with the needy; protect the powerless; deliver the afflicted from those who would oppress, but you are surely blinded; you do not understand; therefore foundations totter; injustice rocks the land." 3 God speaks: "I named you rulers, to serve the Most High God, but you shall die as mortals and perish by my rod." Arise, O God, in judgement, your sovereignty make known, for yours are all the nations; the peoples are your own. Scripture: Psalm 82 Languages: English Tune Title: MUNICH

How lovely is thy dwelling place

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #52 (1997) Topics: Metrical Psalms First Line: How lovely is thy dwelling-place Lyrics: 1 How lovely is thy dwelling-place, O Lord of hosts, to me! The tabernacles of thy grace, how pleasant, Lord, they be! 2 My thirsty soul longs vehemently; it faints thy courts to see: my very heart and flesh cry out, O living God, for thee. 3 Behold, the sparrow findeth out a house wherein to rest; the swallow also for her young hath found herself a nest, 4 thine altars, where she might bring forth her young is safe abode, O thou Almighty Lord of hosts, my Sovereign and my God. 5 How blest are they in thy house forever give thee praise. Blest are all those strength thou art, in whose heart are thy ways. Scripture: Psalm 84:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: HARINGTON

How lovely, Lord, how lovely

Author: Arlo D. Duba, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #53 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Metrical Psalms Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely is your abiding place; my soul is longing, fainting, to feast upon your grace. The sparrow finds a shelter, a place to build her nest, and so your temple calls us within its walls to rest. 2 In your blest courts to worship, O God, a single day is better than a thousand if I from you should stray. I'd rather keep the entrance and claim you as my Lord, than revel in the riches the ways of sin afford. 3 A sun and shield forever are you, O Lord Most High; you shower us with blessings; no good will you deny. The saints, your grace receiving, from strength to strength shall go, and from their life shall rivers of blessing overflow. Scripture: Psalm 84:10-11 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE

My song forever shall record

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #54 (1997) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Metrical Psalms Lyrics: 1 My song forever shall record the tender mercies of the Lord; thy faithfulness will I proclaim, and every age shall know thy name. I sing of mercies that endure, forever builded firm and sure. 2 Almighty God, thy lofty throne has justice for its cornerstone, and shining bright before thy face are truth and love and boundless grace. The heavens shall join in glad accord to praise thy wondrous works, O Lord. 4 The swelling sea obeys thy will; its angry waves thy voice can still; the heavens and earth, by right divine, the light thy face and favour give. Their fame and might to thee belong, for in thy favour they are strong. Scripture: Psalm 89:1-18 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETERSBURG

God moves in a mysterious way

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #55 (1997) Topics: Metrical Psalms Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines of never failing skill he treasures up his bright designs, and works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds ye so much dread are big with mercy, and shall break in blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust him for his grace; behind a frowning providence he hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding every hour; the bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, and scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, and he will make it plain. Languages: English