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The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 606 hymnals Topics: General Hymns Trust in God Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want; he makes me down to lie in pastures green; he leadeth me the quiet waters by. 2 My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, e'en for his own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill: for thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still. 4 My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; my head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me; and in God's house forevermore my dwelling-place shall be. Used With Tune: CRIMOND Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650

He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!

Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,318 hymnals Topics: Death Trusting God in Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, he leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heav'nly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me; by his own hand he leadeth me. His faithful foll'wer I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, by waters still, o'er troubled sea, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. [Refrain] 3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur nor repine, content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain] 4 And when at last my race is run, the Savior's work in me is done, e'en death's cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2 Used With Tune: HE LEADETH ME

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 198 hymnals Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Faith, Trust, Love; Faithfulness of God First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not, As Thou hast been Thou for ever wilt be. Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness, To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 730 hymnals Topics: Good Friday; Funeral Sacraments; Cross; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Hope; Lamb Of God; Mercy, Forgiveness; Patience; Rédemption; Rest; Trust in Jesus Christ Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross; There's a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calv'ry's mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever, Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams around me. [Refrain] 3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Brings its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day With its shadows o'er me. [Refrain] 4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand Just beyond the river. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 27:54-55 Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS

Father! whate'er of earthly bliss

Author: Anne Steele Appears in 886 hymnals Topics: Trust In God Lyrics: 1 Father! whate’er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at Thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise: 2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart, From every murmur free; The blessing of Thy grace impart, And let me live to Thee. 3 Let the sweet hope that Thou art mine My life and death attend; Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey’s end. Amen. Used With Tune: JERUSALEM

Habitual Devotion

Author: Miss Helen Maris Williams (1762-1827) Appears in 687 hymnals Topics: Trust In God First Line: While Thee I seek, protecting Pow'r Scripture: Isaiah 63:7 Used With Tune: BRATTLE STREET

The Lord our Shepherd

Author: Rev. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 596 hymnals Topics: Trust In God First Line: The Lord my Shepherd is, I shall be well supplied Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: NEWLAND

God is the refuge of his saints

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 465 hymnals Topics: Trust in God Lyrics: 1 God is the refuge of his saints, When storms of sharp distress invade; ere we can offer our complaints behold him present with his aid! 2 Let mountains from their seats be hurled down to the deep, and buried there, convulsions shake the solid world, our faith shall never yield to fear. 3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar; in sacred peace our souls abide, while every nation, every shore, still quakes and dreads the swelling tide. 4 There is a stream, whose gentle flow makes glad the city of our God, life, love, and joy, still gliding through, refreshing our divine abode. 5 That sacred stream, your holy word, our grief allays, our fear controls; sweet peace your promises afford, and give new strength to fainting souls. 6 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love, steadfast against a threatening hour; nor can her firm foundations move, built on his truth and armed with power. Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: FULDA

Cast Your Burden on the Lord

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 192 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Trust in God Lyrics: 1 Cast your burden on the Lord, only lean upon his word; you will soon have cause to bless his eternal faithfulness. 2 He sustains you by his hand, he enables you to stand; those whom Jesus once had loved from his grace are never moved. 3 Human counsels come to naught; that shall stand which God has wrought; his compassion, love, and pow'r are the same forevermore. 4 Heav’n and earth may pass away, God’s free grace shall not decay; he has promised to fulfil all the pleasure of his will. 5 Jesus, guardian of your flock, be yourself our constant rock; make us, by your pow'rful hand, strong as Zion’s mountain stand. Scripture: Psalm 55 Used With Tune: MERCY Text Sources: Rowland Hill's Psalms and Hymns, 1783; mod.

In heavenly love abiding

Author: Anna Laetitia Waring, 1823-1910 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 589 hymnals Topics: Trust in God Lyrics: 1 In heavenly 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 can I lack: his wisdom ever waking, his sight is never dim, he knows the way he's taking 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 dark the 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: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Used With Tune: PENLAN