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Weigh not thy Life

Author: Leonard Swain (1821-1869) Appears in 63 hymnals Topics: Christian Activity Encouragement in First Line: My soul, weigh not thy life Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Author: T. J. Potter Appears in 413 hymnals Topics: Activity; Christians Encouragements; Courage; Encouragements; Fearfulness; Hope Under Despondency First Line: Brightly gleams our banner Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN

An Entreaty for Mercy

Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Christian Activity First Line: Before Thy people I confess Lyrics: 1 Before Thy people I confess The wonders of Thy righteousness; Thou knowest, Lord, that I have made Thy great salvation known, Thy truth and faithfulness displayed, Thy loving-kindness shown. 2 Withhold not Thou Thy grace from me, O Lord, Thy mercy let me see, To me Thy loving-kindness show, Thy truth be still my stay; Let them preserve me where I go, And keep me ev'ry day. 3 Let all who seek to see Thy face Be glad and joyful in Thy grace; Let those who Thy salvation love For evermore proclaim, O praise the Lord who dwells above, And magnify His Name. 4 Although I poor and needy be, The Lord in love takes thought for me; Thou art my help in time of need, My Saviour, Lord, art Thou; Then, O my God, I pray, I plead: Stay not, but save me now. Scripture: Psalm 40 Used With Tune: FLEMMING

Personal Devotion to God

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Christian Activity First Line: The off'ring on the altar burned Lyrics: 1 The off'ring on the altar burned Gives no delight to Thee; The hearing ear, the willing heart, Thou givest unto me. 2 Then, O my God, I come, I come, Thy purpose to fulfill; Thy law is written in my heart, 'Tis joy to do Thy will. 3 Before Thy people I will now Thy righteousness proclaim; Thou knowest, Lord, I will not cease To praise Thy holy Name. 4 I never have within my heart Thy faithfulness concealed, But Thy salvation and Thy truth To men I have revealed. Scripture: Psalm 40 Used With Tune: BELMONT

Jesus, our best beloved Friend

Author: James Montgomery Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Christian Experience Activity and Zeal Used With Tune: WHIPPLE

Psalm 127

Author: Harriet Auber Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table First Line: Vainly, through night's weary hours Lyrics: 1 Vainly, through night's weary hours, Keep we watch, lest foes alarm; Vain our bulwarks, and our towers, But for God's protecting arm. 2 Vain were all our toil and labor, Did not God that labor bless; Vain, without his grace and favor, Every talent we possess. 3 Vainer still the hope of heaven, That on human strength relies; But to him shall help be given, Who in humble faith applies. 4 Seek we, then, the Lord's Anointed; He will grant us peace and rest; Ne'er was suppliant disappointed, Who thro' Christ his prayer addressed. Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6 Used With Tune: WIMBORNE