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In heaven above, in heaven above

Author: William Maccall, 1812 - 88; Johan Astrom, 1767 - 1844; Laurentius Laurentii Laurinus, 1573 - 1655 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #146a (1958) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 In heaven above, in heaven above, Where God our Father dwells, How boundless there the blessedness! No tongue its greatness tells; There face to face, and full and free, Ever and evermore we see-- We see the Lord of hosts! 2 In heaven above, in heaven above, What glory deep and bright! The splendor of the noonday sun Grows pale before its light; That mighty Sun that ne'er goes down, Before whose face clouds never frown, Is God the Lord of hosts. 3 In heaven above, in heaven above, No tears of pain are shed; For nothing e'er shall fade or die; Life’s fullness round is spread, And, like an ocean, joy o’erflows, And with immortal mercy glows Our God the Lord of hosts. 4 In heaven above, in heaven above, God hath a joy prepared, Which mortal ear hath never heard, Nor mortal vision shared, Which never entered mortal breast, By mortal lips was ne'er expressed, 'Tis God, the Lord of Hosts! Languages: English Tune Title: LAURINUS

In heaven above, in heaven above

Author: William Maccall, 1812 - 88; Johan Astrom, 1767 - 1844; Laurentius Laurentii Laurinus, 1573 - 1655 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #146b (1958) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 In heaven above, in heaven above, Where God our Father dwells, How boundless there the blessedness! No tongue its greatness tells; There face to face, and full and free, Ever and evermore we see-- We see the Lord of hosts! 2 In heaven above, in heaven above, What glory deep and bright! The splendor of the noonday sun Grows pale before its light; That mighty Sun that ne'er goes down, Before whose face clouds never frown, Is God the Lord of hosts. 3 In heaven above, in heaven above, No tears of pain are shed; There nothing e'er shall fade or die; Life’s fullness round is spread, And, like an ocean, joy o’erflows, And with immortal mercy glows Our God the Lord of hosts. 4 In heaven above, in heaven above, God hath a joy prepared, Which mortal ear hath never heard, Nor mortal vision shared, Which never entered mortal breast, By mortal lips was ne'er expressed, 'Tis God, the Lord of hosts! Languages: English Tune Title: HAUGE

More love to thee, O Christ

Author: Elizabeth Prentiss, 1818 - 78 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #392 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 More love to thee, O Christ, More love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I make On bended knee; This is my earnest plea, More love, O Christ, to thee, More love to thee, More love to thee. 2 Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now thee alone I seek, Give what is best: This all my prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to thee, More love to thee, More love to thee. A-men. 3 Then shall my latest breath Whisper thy praise; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise; This still its prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to thee, More love to thee, More love to thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MORE LOVE TO THEE

Saviour, blessed Saviour

Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #425 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Adoration and Praise; The Life In Christ Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 Saviour, blessed Saviour, Listen while we sing, Hearts and voices raising Praises to our King. All we have we offer, All we hope to be, Body, soul, and spirit, All we yield to thee. 2 Nearer, ever nearer, Christ, we draw to thee, Deep in adoration Bending low the knee; Thou for our redemption Cam'st on earth to die; Thou, that we might follow, Hast gone up on high. A-men. 3 Clearer still, and clearer Dawns the light from heaven, In our sadness bringing News of sins forgiven; Life has lost its shadows, Pure the light within; Thou hast shed thy radiance On a world of sin. 4 Onward, ever onward, Journeying o'er the road Worn by saints before us, Journeying on to God, Leaving all behind us, May we hasten on, Backward never looking Till the prize is won. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: BOHEMIA

Lead us, O Father, in the paths of peace

Author: William Henry Burleigh, 1812 - 71 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #472 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Pilgrimage; The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of peace; Without thy guiding hand we go astray, And doubts appall, and sorrows still increase; Lead us through Christ, the true and living way. 2 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of truth; Unhelped by thee, in error's maze we grope, While passion stains and folly dims our youth, And age comes on, uncheered by faith or hope. A-men. 3 Lead us, O Father, in the paths of right; Blindly we stumble when we walk alone, Involved in shadows of a darkening night; Only with thee we journey safely on. 4 Lead us, O Father, to thy heavenly rest, However rough and steep the pathway be, Through joy or sorrow as thou deemest best, Until our lives are perfected in thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LANGRAN

I need thee, O I need thee

Author: Annie Sherwood Hawks, 1835 - 1918; Robert Lowry, 1826 - 99 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #479 (1958) Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Topics: The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ The Inner Life First Line: I need thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need thee, O I need thee, Every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Saviour, I come to thee. A-men. 2 I need thee every hour, Stay thou near by; Temptations lose their power When thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need thee every hour, Teach me thy will; And thy rich promises In me fulfill. [Refrain] 5 I need thee every hour, Most Holy One, O make me thine indeed, Thou blessèd Son. A-men. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: LOWRY

Angels of Jesus, angels of light

Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814 - 63 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #498 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Pilgrimage; The Life In Christ Contemplation First Line: Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling Lyrics: 1 Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling O’er earth’s green fields and ocean’s wave-beat shore; How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more! Refrain: Angels of Jesus, angels of light, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night! 2 Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, 'Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come;' And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the Gospel leads us home. [Refrain] 3 Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o’er land and sea, And laden souls, by thousands, meekly stealing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to thee. [Refrain] 4 Rest comes at length; though life be long and dreary, The day must dawn, and darksome night be past; Faith’s journeys end in welcome to the weary, And heaven, the heart’s true home, will come at last. [Refrain] 5 Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping, Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above, Till morning’s joy shall end the night of weeping, And life’s long shadows break in cloudless love. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: PILGRIMS

I heard the voice of Jesus say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808 - 89 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #499a (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith; The Life In Christ Contemplation Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast.' I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Behold, I freely give The living water, thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live.' I came to Jesus and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'I am this dark world's light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright.' I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I'll walk Till traveling days are done. Languages: English Tune Title: THIRD MODE MELODY

I heard the voice of Jesus say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808 - 89 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #499b (1958) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith; The Life In Christ Contemplation Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast.' I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'Behold, I freely give The living water, thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live.' I came to Jesus and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, 'I am this dark world's light; Look unto me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright.' I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I'll walk Till traveling days are done. Languages: English Tune Title: VOX DILECTI

When I survey the wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #503a (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Contemplation; The Life In Christ Consecration Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous Cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast Save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his Blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: HAMBURG (BOSTON)