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The Mariner’s Hymn

Author: Mrs. Southey Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals First Line: Launch thy bark, mariner! Lyrics: Launch thy bark, mariner! Christian, God speed thee! Let loose the rudder bands, Good angels lead thee! Set thy sails warily, Tempests will come; Steer thy course steadily, Christian, steer home! Look to the weather bow, Breakers are round thee; Let fall thy plummet now, Shallows may ground thee. Reef in thy foresail there; Hold the helm fast; So,—let the vessel wear,— By swept the blast. Slacken no sail yet, at Inlet or island; Straight for the beacon steer,— Straight for the highland; Crowd all the canvass on, Cut through the foam;— Christian! cast anchor now; Heaven is thy home!

The Bow in the Cloud

Author: Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 68 hymnals First Line: Out of the depths of woe Lyrics: Out of the depths of woe, To Thee, O Lord, I cry; Darkness surrounds Thee, but I know That Thou art ever nigh. Like them whose longing eyes Watch till the morning star, Though late and seen through tempests, rise, Heaven’s portals to unbar,— Like them I watch and pray; And though it tarry long, Catch the first gleam of welcome day Then burst into a song. Glory to God above! The waters soon will cease; For lo, the swift returning dove Brings home the sign of peace. Though storms Thy face obscure, And dangers threaten loud, Thy holy covenant is sure; Thy bow is in the cloud!

Thy Will Be Done on Earth as in Heaven

Author: J. Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: Spirit of peace and love and power Lyrics: Spirit of peace and love and power, Fountain of life and light below, Abroad Thy healing influence shower, O’er all the nations let it flow. Inspire our hearts with perfect love; In all the work of faith fulfil; So not heaven’s host shall swifter move, Than we on earth, to do Thy will. Father, ’tis Thine each day to yield Thy children’s wants a fresh supply; Thou clothest the lilies of the field, And hearest the young ravens cry. To Thee we pray; for all must live By Thee, who knowest their every need— Pray for the world, that Thou wilt give All human hearts Thy living bread. In faith we wait and long and pray, To see that time, by prophets told, When nations, new-born into day, Shall be ingathered to Thy fold. We cannot doubt Thy gracious will, Thou mighty, merciful and just! And Thou wilt speedily fulfil The word in which Thy servants trust.

The Sabbath of the Soul

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 59 hymnals First Line: O Father, though the anxious fear Lyrics: O Father, though the anxious fear May cloud to-morrow’s way, No fear nor doubt shall enter here; All shall be Thine to-day. We will not bring divided hearts To worship at Thy shrine; But each unworthy thought departs, And leaves this temple Thine. Sleep, sleep to-day, tormenting cares, Of earth and folly born; Ye shall not dim the light that streams From this celestial morn. To-morrow will be time enough To feel your harsh control; Ye shall not violate this day, The sabbath of the soul.

Doing All to God

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 138 hymnals First Line: Shine on our souls, Eternal God Lyrics: Shine on our souls, Eternal God, With rays of beauty shine; O, let Thy favor crown our days, And all their round be Thine! Did we not raise our hands to Thee, Our hands might toil in vain; Small joy success itself could give If Thou Thy love restrain. With Thee let every week begin, With Thee each day be spent, For Thee each fleeting hour improved, Since each by Thee is lent. Midst hourly cares may love present Its incense at Thy throne; And while the world our hands employs, Our hearts be Thine alone.

Prayer for Wisdom

Author: Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 110 hymnals First Line: Almighty God, in humble prayer Lyrics: Almighty God, in humble prayer To Thee our souls we lift; Do Thou our waiting minds prepare For Thy most needful gift. We ask not golden streams of wealth Along our path to flow; We ask not undecaying health, Nor length of years below: We ask not honors, which an hour May bring and take away; We ask not pleasure, pomp, or power, Lest we should go astray: We ask for wisdom: Lord, impart The knowledge how to live: A wise and understanding heart To all before Thee give. The young remember Thee in youth, Before the evil days! The old be guided by Thy truth In wisdom’s pleasant ways!

Made Perfect in Love

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 167 hymnals First Line: Father, united by Thy grace Lyrics: Father, united by Thy grace, And each to each endeared, With confidence we seek Thy face, And know our prayer is heard. Touched by the loadstone of Thy love, Let all our hearts agree; And ever towards each other move, And ever move towards Thee. Grant this, and then from all below Insensibly remove! Our souls their change shall scarcely know, Made perfect first in love. To us the ministry be given, Which angels have above; For love can make on earth a heaven, And heaven is only love.

Te Deum

Author: Patrick Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 205 hymnals First Line: O God! we praise Thee, and confess Lyrics: O God! we praise Thee, and confess That Thou the only Lord And everlasting Father art, By all the earth adored. To Thee all angels cry aloud; To Thee the powers on high, Both cherubim and seraphim, Continually do cry: “O holy, holy, holy Lord, Whom heavenly hosts obey, The world is with the glory filled Of Thy majestic sway.” The apostles’ glorious company, And prophets crowned with light, With all the martyrs’ noble host, Thy constant praise recite. The holy church throughout the world, O Lord, confesses Thee, That Thou the Eternal Father art, Of boundless majesty.

Doxology

Author: Gaskell Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: Father! glory be to Thee Lyrics: Father! glory be to Thee, Source of all the good we see! Glory for the blessed Light Rising on the ancient night! Glory for the hopes that come Streaming through the silent tomb! Glory for Thy spirit given, Guiding us in peace to heaven!

Closing Hymn

Author: Bickersteth Appears in 68 hymnals First Line: Israel's Shepherd, guide us, feed us Lyrics: Israel’s Shepherd, guide us, feed us, Through our pilgrimage below, And beside the waters lead us, Where Thy flock rejoicing go. Lord, Thy guardian, presence ever, Meekly kneeling, we implore; We have found Thee, and would never, Never wander from Thee more.