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True Wisdom

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCXCI (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Knowledge and Happiness First Line: Happy the man who finds the grace Lyrics: 1 Happy the man who finds the grace, The blessing of God’s chosen race; The wisdom coming from above, The faith that sweetly works by love! 2 Happy beyond description, he, Who knows "the Savior dy'd for me," The gift unspeakable obtains, And heavenly understanding gains. 3 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her flowry paths are peace; Wisdom to silver we prefer: And gold is dross comapr'd with her. 4 He finds, who wisdom apprehends, A life begun that never ends; The tree of life divine she is, Set in the midst of paradise. 5 Happy the man who wisdom gains. In whose obedient heart she reigns; He owns, and will forever own. Wisdom, and Christ, and heaven are one. Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18 Languages: English

Jesus the Man of constant Grief

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XII (1766) Topics: Saving Knowledge from God Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the Man of constant Grief, A Mourner all his Days; His Spirit once rejoic'd aloud, And turn'd his Joy to Praise. 2 Father, I thank thy wond'rous Love, That hath reveal'd thy Son To Men unlearned; and to Babes Has made thy Gospel known. 3 The Myst'ries of redeeming Grace Are hidden from the Wise, While Pride and Carnal Reas'nings join To swell and blind their Eyes. 4 Thus doth the Lord of Heav'n and Earth His great Decrees fulfil, And orders all his Works of Grace By his own Sov'reign Will. Scripture: Luke 10:21 Languages: English

Thus saith the Wisdom of the Lord

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XCIII (1766) Topics: Saving Knowledge from God Lyrics: 1 Thus saith the Wisdom of the Lord, "Bless'd is the Man that hears my Word, "Keeps daily Watch before my Gates, "And at my feet for Mercy waits. 2 "The Soul that seeks me shall obtain "Immortal Wealth and heav'nly Gain; "Immortal Life is his Reward, "Life, and the Favour of the Lord. 3 "But the vile Wretch that flies from me, "Doth his own Soul an Injury; Fools that against my Grace rebel Seek Death, and love the Road to Hell. Scripture: Proverbs 8:34-36 Languages: English

I'm not ashamed to own my Lord

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.CIII (1766) Topics: Faith and Knowledge of Christ Lyrics: 1 I'm not asham'd to own my Lord, Or to defend his Cause, Maintain the Honour of his Word, The Glory of his Cross. 2 Jesus, my God; I know his Name, His Name is all my Trust; Nor will he put my Soul to Shame, Nor let my Hope be lost. 3 Firm as his Throne his Promise stands, And He can well secure What I've committed to his Hands Till the decisive Hour. 4 Then will he own my worthless Name Before his Father's Face, And in the new Jerusalem Appoint my Soul a Place. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Languages: English

Eternal Spirit! 'twas thy breath

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #1 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Bible the inspired source of religious knowledge Lyrics: 1 Eternal Spirit! 'twas thy breath The oracles of truth inspired; And kings and holy seers of old With strong prophetic impulse fir'd. 2 Fill'd with thy great almighty pow'r, Their lips with heavenly science flow'd; Their hands a thousand wonders wrought, Which bore the signature of God. 3 With gladsome hearts they spread the news Of pardon, through a Saviour's blood; And to a num'rous seeking crowd Mark'd out the path to his abode. 4 The pow'rs of earth and hell in vain Against the sacred word combine; Thy providence through ev'ry age Securely guards the work divine. 5 Thee, its great author, source of light, Thee, its preserver, we adore; And humbly ask a ray from thee, Its hidden wonders to explore.

Truth Eternal

Author: Parley P. Pratt, 1807–1857 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #4 (1985) Topics: Wisdom and Knowledge First Line: Truth eternal, truth divine Lyrics: 1. Truth eternal, truth divine, In thine ancient fulness shine! Burst the fetters of the mind From the millions of mankind! 2. Truth again restored to earth, Opened with a prophet’s birth. Priests of heaven’s royal line Bear the keys of truth divine! 3. Truth shall triumph as the light Chases far the misty night. Endless ages own its sway, Clad in everlasting day. Scripture: John 8:32 Languages: English Tune Title: [Truth eternal, truth divine]

Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings

Author: Mary Ann Morton, 1826–1897 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #14 (1985) Topics: Wisdom and Knowledge Lyrics: 1. Sweet is the peace the gospel brings To seeking minds and true. With light refulgent on its wings, It clears the human view. 2. Its laws and precepts are divine And show a Father’s care. Transcendent love and mercy shine In each injunction there. 3. Faithless tradition flees its pow’r, And unbelief gives way. The gloomy clouds, which used to low’r, Submit to reason’s sway. 4. May we who know the sacred Name From every sin depart. Then will the Spirit’s constant flame Preserve us pure in heart. 5. Ere long the tempter’s power will cease, And sin no more annoy, No wrangling sects disturb our peace, Or mar our heartfelt joy. 6. That which we have in part received Will be in part no more, For he in whom we all believe To us will all restore. 7. In patience, then, let us possess Our souls till he appear. On to our mark of calling press; Redemption draweth near. Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sweet is the peace the gospel brings]

Behold the lofty Sky

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P19a (1766) Topics: Knowledge deferred Lyrics: 1 Behold the lofty Sky Declares its Maker GOD, And all his starry Works on high Proclaim his Pow'r abroad. 2 The Darkness and the Light Still keep their Course the same; While Night to Day, and Day to Night, Divinely teach his Name. 3 In ev'ry diff'rent Land Their gen'ral Voice is known; They shew the Wonders of his Hand, And Orders of his Throne. 4 Ye British Lands rejoice, Here he reveals his Word, We are not left to Nature's Voice, To bid us know the Lord. 5 His Statutes and Commands Are set before our Eyes, He puts his Gospel in our Hands, Where our Salvation lies. 6 His Laws are just and pure, His Truth without Deceit, His Promises for ever sure, And his Rewards are great. 7 [Not Honey to the Taste Affords so much Delight, Nor Gold that has the Furnace past, So much allures the Sight. 8 While of thy Works I sing, Thy Glory to proclaim, Accept the Praise, my GOD, my King In my Redeemer's Name.] Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

Behold the Morning Sun

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P19b (1766) Topics: Knowledge deferred Lyrics: 1 Behold the Morning Sun Begins his glorious Way; His Beams thro' all the Nations run, And Life and Light convey. 2 But where the Gospel comes, It spreads diviner Light, It calls dead Sinners from their Tombs, And gives the Blind their Sight. 3 How perfect is thy Word! And all thy Judgments just; For ever sure thy Promise, Lord, And Men securely trust. 4 My gracious GOD, how plain Are thy Directions giv'n! O may I never read in vain, But find the Path to Heav'n. Pause. 5 I hear thy Word with Love, And I would fain obey; Send thy good Spirit from above To guide me, lest I stray. 6 O who can ever find The Errors of his Ways? Yet with a bold, presumptuous Mind I would not dare transgress. 7 Warn me of ev'ry Sin, Forgive my secret Faults, And cleanse this guilty Soul of mine, Whose Crimes exceed my Thoughts. 8 While with my Heart and Tongue I spread thy Praise abroad; Accept the Worship and the Song, My Saviour and my GOD. Languages: English

The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, Lord

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P19c (1766) Topics: Knowledge deferred Lyrics: 1 The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, Lord, In ev'ry Star thy Wisdom shines; But when our Eyes behold thy Word, We read thy Name in fairer Lines. 2 The rolling Sun, the changing Light, And Nights and Days thy Pow'r confess; But the blest Volume thou hast writ Reveals thy Justice and thy Grace. 3 Sun, Moon and Stars, convey thy Praise Round the whole Earth, and never stand: So when thy Truth begun its Race, It touch'd, and glanc'd on ev'ry Land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading Gospel rest Till thro' the World thy Truth has run; Till Christ has all the Nations blest That see the Light, or feel the Sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark World with heav'nly Light; Thy Gospel makes the Simple wise; Thy Laws are pure, thy Judgments right. 6 Thy noblest Wonders here we view In Souls renew'd, and Sins forgiv'n: Lord, cleanse my Sins, my Soul renew, And make thy Word my Guide to Heav'n. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English