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Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #487 (2018) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Luke 12:22-31 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the Christian while he sings;
it is the Lord, who rises
with healing in his wings:
when comforts are declining,
he grants the soul again
a season of clear shining,
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God’s salvation,
and find it ever new;
set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say,
“Let the unknown tomorrow
bring with it what it may.”
3 It can bring with it nothing
but he will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe his people too:
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
and he who feeds the ravens
will give his children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig tree neither
their wonted fruit should bear,
though all the field should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there;
yet God the same abideth,
his praise shall tune my voice,
for, while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Christian Life; God Abiding Presence of; Hope; Opening and Closing of the Year; Peace and Joy; Tribulation and Suffering; Trust and Assurance Languages: English Tune Title: BENTLEY
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Sometimes a light surprises
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: Common Praise #572 (2000) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Scripture: Luke 12:22-24 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the Christian while he sings:
it is the Lord who rises
with healing in his wings;
when comforts are declining,
he grants the soul again
a season of clear shining
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God's salvation,
and find it ever new:
set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say,
'E'en let the unknown morrow
bring with it what it may':
3 It can bring with it nothing
but he will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe his people too:
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
and he who feeds the ravens
will give his children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig-tree neither
their wonted fruit should bear,
though all the fields should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there;
yet, God the same abiding,
his praise shall tune my voice;
for, while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Peace and Justice Languages: English Tune Title: OFFERTORIUM
Sometimes a light surprises
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Voices Together #618 (2020) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Luke 12:22-31 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the child of God who sings:
the light of one who rises
with gentle, healing wings.
When comforts are declining,
God grants the soul again
a season of clear shining,
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
with joy we shall pursue
the theme of God’s salvation,
and find it ever new.
Set free from present sorrow
we cheerfully can say,
let the unknown tomorrow
bring with it what it may.
3 It can bring with it nothing
but God will bear us through.
Who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe the people, too.
Beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed:
the one who feeds the ravens
will give the children bread.
4 Though vine and fig tree neither
their yearly fruit should bear,
though all the fields should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there,
yet God, the same abiding,
through praise shall tune my voice,
for while in love confiding
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Assurance of Grace; Courage; Faith; God Faithfulness of; Healing Tune Title: SALLY GARDENS
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Thy Way, not mine
Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) Hymnal: Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #361 (1891) Scripture: Luke 12:30 First Line: Thy way, not mine, O Lord Topics: Afflictions Submission under; Resignation Languages: English
Thy Way, not mine
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar (1808- ) Hymnal: Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #507 (1886) Scripture: Luke 12:30 Topics: The Christian Life Languages: English
Thy way, not mine, O Lord
Be Not Dismayed Whate'er Betide
Author: Civilla D. Martin Hymnal: Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #127 (1986) Scripture: Luke 12:6-7 Refrain First Line: God will take care of you, Thro' ev'ry day, O'er all the way Topics: Assurance; Eternal Life; God; Guidance; Praise; Salvation Languages: English Tune Title: GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Be Not Dismayed Whate'er Betide
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Author: Frank Mason North Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #433 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Luke 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
where sound the cries of race and clan,
above the noise of selfish strife
we hear your voice, O Son of Man!
2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
on shadowed thresholds fraught with fears,
from paths where hide the lures of greed
we catch the vision of Thy tears.
3 The cup of water given for you
still holds the freshness of your grace;
yet long these multitudes to view
the strong compassion of your face.
4 O Master, from the mountainside,
make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
among these restless throngs abide,
O tread the city’s streets again;
5 Till all the world shall learn your love
and follow where your feet have trod:
till glorious from your heaven above
shall come the city of our God.
Topics: Jesus Christ Physician; Thirst, Physical; Cities; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Physician; Missions; Social Concerns; Physical Thirst Languages: English Tune Title: GERMANY
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Author: Frank Mason North, 1850-1935 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #591 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Luke 12:1 Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
where sound the cries of race and clan,
above the noise of selfish strife
we hear your voice, O Son of Man!
2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
on shadowed thresholds fraught with fears,
from paths where hide the lures of greed
we catch the vision of your tears.
3 The cup of water given for you
still holds the freshness of your grace;
yet long these multitudes to view
the strong compassion of your face.
4 O Master, from the mountainside,
make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
among these restless throngs abide,
O tread the city’s streets again,
5 Till all the world shall learn your love
and follow where your feet have trod:
till glorious from your heaven above
shall come the city of our God.
Languages: English Tune Title: GERMANY
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #467 (1998) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Luke 12:32-40 Lyrics: 1 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go,
my daily labour to pursue;
thee, only thee, resolved to know
in all I think or speak or do.
2 The task thy wisdom hath assigned
O let me cheerfully fulfil,
in all my works thy presence find,
and prove thy good and perfect will.
3 Thee may I set at my right hand,
whose eyes mine inmost substance see,
and labour on at thy command,
and offer all my works to thee.
4 Give me to bear thy easy yoke,
and every moment watch and pray,
and still to things eternal look,
and hasten to thy glorious day;
5 for thee delightfully employ
whate'er thy bounteous grace hath given;
and run my course with even joy,
and closely walk with thee to heaven. Topics: Call and Vocation; Discipleship; Dismissal; Stewardship Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 34
Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go
My God, How Wonderful Thou Art
Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #65 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Luke 12:20 Lyrics: 1 My God, how wonderful thou art,
thy majesty, how bright,
how beautiful thy mercy seat
in depths of burning light!
How dread are thine eternal years,
O everlasting Lord:
by prostrate spirits day and night
incessantly adored!
2 How wonderful, how beautiful,
the sight of thee must be,
thine endless wisdom, boundless power,
and awesome purity!
O how I fear thee, living God,
with deepest, tenderest fears,
and worship thee with trembling hope
and penitential tears!
3 Yet, I may love thee too, O Lord,
Almighty as thou art,
for thou hast stooped to ask of me
the love of my poor heart.
No earthly father loves like thee;
no mother, e’er so mild,
bears and forbears as thou hast done
with me, thy sinful child.
4 My God, how wonderful thou art,
thy majesty, how bright,
how beautiful thy mercy seat
in depths of burning light!
Father of Jesus, Love divine,
great King upon thy throne,
what joy to see thee as thou art,
and worship thee alone!
Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; God Holiness; Adoration of God; Choral Selections; God Holiness; God Majesty; God Power; God Wisdom; Love God’s Love for Us; Love Our Love of God; Penitence Languages: English Tune Title: PYE
My God, How Wonderful Thou Art
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