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Count your Blessings

Author: Rev. J. Oatman Appears in 266 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:5 First Line: When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed Refrain First Line: Count your blessings, name them one by one Used With Tune: [When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed]

My God, Accept My Heart This Day

Author: Matthew Bridges Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 261 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:5 Topics: Confirmation; Consecration; Holy Baptism; Year B Christmas 1; Year B Proper 10 Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel (1817-1877) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 256 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 First Line: At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow Lyrics: 1 At the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. 2 Humbled for a season to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed; 3 Name him, Christians, name him, with love strong as death, but with awe and wonder, and with bated breath; he is God the Saviour, he is Christ the Lord, ever to be worshipped, trusted, and adored. 5 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true; crown him as your Saviour in temptation's hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power. 5 Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory, with his angel train; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of Glory now. Topics: Praise of God; Reign of Christ; Name of Jesus; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Of Eternal Love Begotten

Author: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-413?); John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 217 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 Lyrics: 1 Of eternal love begotten, ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore. 2 At his Word the worlds were framed. He commanded, it was done: heaven and earth and depths of ocean, in their threefold order one; all that grows beneath the shining, of the moon and burning sun, evermore and evermore. 3 O that birth for ever blessed, when the virgin, full of grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bare the Saviour of our race, and the babe, the world's redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore. 4 This is he whom seers in old time chanted of with one accord, whom the voices of the prophets promised in their faithful word; now he shines, the long-expected; let creation praise its Lord, evermore and evermore. 5 O ye heights of heaven adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing; all dominions bow before him, and extol our God and king; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore. 6 Christ, to thee, with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to thee, hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be, honour, glory, and dominion, and eternal victory, evermore and evermore. Topics: Christmas; Mary; Epiphany Used With Tune: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM

My God, I love thee

Author: Edward Caswall, 1848-1878 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 208 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:21 First Line: My God, I love thee; not because Lyrics: 1 My God, I love thee; not because I hope for heav'n thereby, nor yet because who love thee not are lost eternally. 2 Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me upon the cross embrace; for me didst bear the nails and spear, and manifold disgrace. 3 And griefs and torments numberless, and sweat of agony; yea, death itself — and all for me who was thine enemy. 4 Then why, O blessèd Jesu Christ, should I not love thee well? Not for the sake of winning heav'n, nor of escaping hell. 5 Not from the hope of gaining aught, not seeking a reward; but as thyself hast lovèd me, O ever-loving Lord. 6 So would I love thee, dearest Lord, and in thy praise will sing; solely because thou art my God, and my most loving King. Topics: Passiontide; Year C Easter 2 Used With Tune: ST FRANCIS XAVIER Text Sources: Latin (17th century)

Fearless in the fire of tribulation

Appears in 196 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:22 First Line: Head of the Church triumphant Topics: Rejoicing Deliverance from Trouble Used With Tune: TRIUMPH

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient church's story, bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn the Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Cure your children's warring madness; bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, lest we miss your kingdom's goal, lest we miss your kingdom's goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Topics: Discipleship; God's Glory; Obedience to God's Will; Perseverance; Victory; Wisdom; Elements of Worship Charge and Blessing Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Grace Greater than Our Sin

Author: Julia H. Johnston, 1849-1919 Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 147 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:7 First Line: Marvelous grace of our loving Lord Refrain First Line: Grace, grace, God's grace Lyrics: 1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt, yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured, there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. Refrain: Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin. 2 Dark is the stain that we cannot hide; what can avail to wash it away? Look! there is flowing a crimson tide; whiter than snow you may be today. [Refrain] 3 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe: you that are longing to see his face, will you this moment his grace receive? [Refrain] Used With Tune: MOODY

Nature with open volume stands

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 147 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10 Lyrics: 1 Nature with open volume stands to spread her Maker's praise abroad, and every labour of his hands shows something worthy of our God. 2 But in the grace that rescued man his brightest form of glory shines; here on the cross 'tis fairest drawn in precious blood and crimson lines. 3 Here his whole name appears complete; nor wit can guess, nor reason prove which of the letters best is writ, the power, the wisdom, or the love. 4 O the sweet wonders of that cross where God the Saviour loved and died; her noblest life my spirit draws from his dear wounds and bleeding side. 5 I would for ever speak his name in sounds to mortal ears unknown, with angels join to praise the Lamb, and worship at his Father's throne. Topics: Church Year Good Friday; Good Friday; Jesus Names and images for; Praise; Proper 11 Year C Used With Tune: WARRINGTON

All praise to our redeeming Lord

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19 Lyrics: 1 All praise to our redeeming Lord, who joins us by his grace, and bids us, each to each restored, together seek his face. 2 He bids us build each other up; and gathered into one, to our high calling’s glorious hope, we hand in hand go on. 3 The gift which he on one bestows we all delight to prove; the grace through every vessel flows, in purest streams of love. 4 Even now we think and speak the same, and cordially agree; concentered all, through Jesus’ name, in perfect harmony. 5 We all partake the joy of one, the common peace we feel, a peace to sensual minds unknown, a joy unspeakable. 6 And if our fellowship below in Jesus be so sweet, What height of rapture shall we know When round his throne we meet. Topics: Christian Community; Grace; Ministry of God's People; Nurturing God's People; People of God; Unity of the Church Used With Tune: NEWINGTON