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Thou, Whose Almighty Word

Author: John Marriott Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 446 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19 Topics: God Creator; Jesus Light; Prayer Petitions Used With Tune: BRAUN

Go, labor on; spend and be spent

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 440 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11 Topics: The Christian Life Discipleship and Service Used With Tune: ST. ANSELM

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead, 1850-1917 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 420 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4 Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take him at his word, just to rest upon his promise, just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood, just in simple faith to plunge me 'neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease, just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain] 4 I'm so glad I learned to trust you, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend, and I know that you are with me, will be with me to the end. [Refrain] Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS

Our salvation near

Author: A. M. Toplady Appears in 355 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5 First Line: Your harps, ye trembling saints Lyrics: 1 Your harps, ye trembling saints, Down from the willows take: Loud to the praise of love divine Bid every string awake. 2 Though in a foreign land, We are not far from home; And nearer to our house above We every moment come. 3 His grace will to the end Stronger and brighter shine; Nor present things, nor things to come, Shall quench the spark divine. 4 When we in darkness walk, Nor feel the heavenly flame, Then is the time to trust our God, And rest upon his name. 5 Soon shall our doubts and fears Subside at his control; His loving-kindness shall break through The midnight of the soul. 6 Blest is the man, O God, Who stays himself on thee; Who waits for thy salvation, Lord, Shall thy salvation see. Topics: Assurance Urged; Christians Encouragements; Comfort; Courage; Darkness Spiritual Used With Tune: ALEXANDER

The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended

Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 283 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11 Topics: Morning and Evening Used With Tune: ST CLEMENT

This is the Day of Light

Author: John Ellerton Appears in 279 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19 First Line: This is the day of light: Let there be light today Topics: Lord's Day Used With Tune: SWABIA

The Spirit breathes upon the word

Author: Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 263 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19 Lyrics: 1 The Spirit breathes upon the word, And brings the truth to sight; Precepts and promises afford A sanctifying light. 2 A glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic, like the sun; It gives a light to every age;-- It gives, but borrows none. 3 The hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat; Its truths upon the nations rise;-- They rise, but never set. 4 Let everlasting thanks be thine, For such a bright display As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. 5 My soul rejoices to pursue The steps of him I love, Till glory breaks upon my view, In bright worlds above. Topics: The Bible; Glory of the Gospel

Courage and Faith

Author: Anon. Appears in 236 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5 First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer! Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer! Not for ease that prayer shall be, But for strength that we may ever Live our lives courageously. 2 Not for ever by still waters Would we idly quiet stay; But would smite the living fountains From the rocks along our way. 3 Be our strength in hours of weakness, In our wanderings, be our guide; Through endeavor, failure, danger, Father, be thou at our side! Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: WIMBORNE

Lord, Thy Word Abideth

Author: Henry W. Baker Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 203 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4 Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thy Word abideth, And our footsteps guideth; Who its truth believeth Light and joy receiveth. 2 When the storms are near us, Then Thy Word doth cheer us, Word of consolation, Message of salvation. 3 O that we, discerning Its most holy learning, Lord, may love and fear Thee, Evermore be near Thee! Amen. Topics: Bible, The; Scriptures, The Holy Used With Tune: ST. CYPRIAN

Let earth and heaven combine

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 183 hymnals Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: ST. JOHN (Havergal)