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Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old

Author: E. H. Plumptre, 1821-1891 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 179 hymnals Topics: Proper 23 Year C Lyrics: 1 Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old was strong to heal and save; it triumphed o'er disease and death, o'er darkness and the grave: to thee they went, the deaf, the dumb, the palsied and the lame, the leper with his sightless eyes, the sick with fevered frame. 2 And lo, thy touch brought life and health, gave speech and strength and sight; and youth renewed and frenzy calmed owned thee, the Lord of light: and now, O Lord, be near to bless, almighty as of yore, in crowded street, by restless couch, as by Gennesareth's shore. 3 Be thou our great deliverer still, thou Lord of life and death; restore and quicken, soothe and bless, with thine almighty breath: to hands that work, and eyes that see, give wisdom's heavenly lore, that whole and sick, and weak and strong, may praise thee evermore. Scripture: Acts 10:39 Used With Tune: ST MATTHEW

My God, accept my heart this day

Author: Matthew Bridges (1800-1894) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 264 hymnals Topics: Proper 23 Year B Lyrics: 1 My God, accept my heart this day, and make it always thine, that I from thee no more may stray, no more from thee decline. 2 Before the cross of him who died, behold, I prostrate fall; let every sin be crucified, and Christ be all in all. 3 Anoint me with thy heavenly grace, and seal me for thine own; that I may see thy glorious face, and worship near thy throne. 4 Let every thought and work and word to thee be ever given: Then life shall be thy service, Lord, and death the gate of heaven. 5 All glory to the Father be, all glory to the Son, all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, while endless ages run. Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Used With Tune: ST PETER

Jerusalem the golden

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Bernard of Cluny (12h century) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 928 hymnals Topics: Proper 23 Year A Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest, beneath thy contemplation sink heart and voice opprest. I know not, O I know not what joys await us there, what radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Sion, conjubilant with song, and bright with many an angel, and all the martyr throng; the Prince is ever with them, the daylight is serene, the pastures of the blessèd are decked in glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David; and there, from care released, the shout of them that triumph, the song of them that feast; and they, who with their leader have conquered in the fight, for ever and for ever are clad in robes of white. 4 O sweet and blessèd country, the home of God's elect! O sweet and blessèd country that eager hearts expect! Jesu, in mercy bring us to that dear land of rest; who art, with God the Father and Spirit, ever blest. Scripture: Revelation 21:1-18 Used With Tune: EWING

In heavenly love abiding

Author: Anna Laetitia Waring, 1820-1910 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 590 hymnals Topics: Year A Proper 23 Lyrics: 1 In heav'nly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear; and safe is such confiding, for nothing changes here. The storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid, but God is round about me, and can I be dismayed? 2 Wherever he may guide me, no want shall turn me back; my Shepherd is beside me, and nothing shall I lack. His wisdom ever waketh, his sight is never dim, he knows the way he taketh, and I will walk with him. 3 Green pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen; bright skies will soon be o'er me, where the dark clouds have been. My hope I cannot measure, my path to life is free, my Saviour has my treasure, and he will walk with me. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: PENLAN

The Lord my pasture shall prepare

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 560 hymnals Topics: Year A Proper 23 Lyrics: 1 The Lord my pasture shall prepare, and feed me with a shepherd's care; his presence shall my wants supply, and guard me with a watchful eye; my noonday walks he shall attend, and all my midnight hours defend. 2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, or on the thirsty mountain pant, to fertile vales and dewy meads my weary wand'ring steps he leads, where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, amid the verdant landscape flow. 3 Though in a bare and rugged way through devious lonely wilds I stray, thy bounty shall my pains beguile; the barren wilderness shall smile with sudden greens and herbage crowned, and streams shall murmur all around. 4 Though in the paths of death I tread, with gloomy horrors overspread, my steadfast heart shall fear no ill, for thou, 0 Lord, art with me still: thy friendly staff shall give me aid, and guide me through the dreadful shade. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: SURREY

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 639 hymnals Topics: Year B Proper 23 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; remain forever near me, my Savior and my Friend; I shall not fear life's struggles if you are by my side, nor wander from the pathway if you will be my guide. 2 O let me hear you speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will! O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control! O speak, and make me listen, O guardian of my soul! 4 O Jesus, you have promised to all who follow you that where you are in glory your servant shall be, too; And, Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; O give me grace to follow my Savior and my Friend! Scripture: John 14:1-4 Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

I Greet You, Sure Redeemer

Author: Elizabeth L. Smith Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Year B Proper 23 First Line: I greet you, sure Redeemer, with my heart Lyrics: 1 I greet you, sure Redeemer, with my heart, glad for the saving love that you impart, Who pain did undergo for my poor sake; I pray you from our hearts all cares to take. 2 You are the source of mercy and of grace, reigning omnipotent in every place; So rule in us and our whole being sway. Shine on us with the light of your pure day. 3 You are the life, by which alone we live, and all our substance and our strength receive. Sustain us by your faith and by your power, and give us strength in every trying hour. 4 You have the true and perfect gentleness, no harshness have you and no bitterness; Grant us the grace that flows in you so free that we may dwell in perfect unity. 5 Our hope is all in you and you alone; we trust the promise that your word makes known. O dear Redeemer, make us calm and sure, that in your strength we evermore endure. Scripture: John 11:25-27 Used With Tune: TOULON Text Sources: Strasbourg Psalter, 1545, Anon. in

Wait for the Lord

Author: Communauté de Taizé Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: Wait for the Lord whose day is near

Jesus, I Live to You

Author: Henry Harbaugh Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 166 hymnals Topics: Year C Proper 23 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I live to you, the loveliest and best; My life will be your life in me, in your blessed love I rest. 2 Jesus, I die to you, whenever death shall come; Unceasingly, you'll live in me in my eternal home. 3 Whether to live or die, I know not which is best; To live will be your bliss in me, to die is endless rest. 4 Living or dying, Lord, I ask to be your own; My life will be your life in me, and heaven of earth be known. Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Used With Tune: LAKE ENON

O for a World

Author: Miriam Therese Winter Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Year C Proper 23 First Line: O for a world where everyone Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Used With Tune: AZMON