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Spirit of truth, essential God

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Friend and Companion Lyrics: 1 Spirit of truth, essential God, who did your ancient saints inspire, shed in their hearts your love abroad and touch their hallowed lips with fire, to you that through all ages live our worship without end we give. 2 Still we believe, almighty Lord, whose presence fills both earth and heaven, the meaning of the written word is by your inspiration given; you only do yourself explain, the secret mind of God make plain. 3 Come then, divine Interpreter, the scriptures to our hearts apply; and, taught by you, we God revere and in three persons magnify; in each the triune God adore, who was, and is for evermore. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 Used With Tune: SURREY

O Quickly Come, Dread Judge of All

Author: Lawrence Tuttiett Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 84 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ His Second Coming and Judgment Lyrics: 1 O quickly come, dread Judge of all; for, awful though thine advent be, all shadows from the truth will fall, and falsehood die, in sight of thee: O quickly come, for doubt and fear like clouds dissolve when thou art near. 2 O quickly come, great King of all; reign all around us and within; let sin no more our souls enthrall, let pain and sorrow die with sin: O quickly come, for thou alone canst make thy scattered people one. 3 O quickly come, true Life of all, for death is mighty all around; on ev'ry home his shadows fall, on ev'ry heart his mark is found: O quickly come, for grief and pain can never cloud thy glorious reign. 4 O quickly come, sure Light of all, for gloomy night broods o'er our way; and weakly souls begin to fall with weary watching for the day: O quickly come, for round thy throne no eye is blind, no night is known. Scripture: Revelation 22:12 Used With Tune: MELITA

Speak, Lord, in the Stillness

Author: Emily Crawford Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Teacher

Christian Hearts in Love United

Author: Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Head of the Church; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Vine Lyrics: 1 Christian hearts in love united: search to know God's holy will. Let his love, in us ignited, more and more our spirits fill. Christ the head, and we his members— we reflect the light he is. Christ the master, we disciples– he is ours, and we are his. 2 Grant, Lord, that with your direction, "Love each other" we comply. Help us live in true affection, your love to exemplify. Let our mutual love be glowing brightly so that all may view that we, as on one stem growing, living branches are in you. 3 Come, then, living church of Jesus, covenant with him anew. Unto him who conquered for us may we pledge our service true. May our lives reflect the brightness of God's love in Jesus shown. To the world we then bear witness: we belong to God alone. Scripture: John 13:34 Used With Tune: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE Text Sources: Tr. composite

O set ye open unto me

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Lord Jesus Christ - His Resurrection Scripture: Psalm 118:19-26 Used With Tune: SAWLEY Text Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1650.

Why Do I Sing About Jesus

Author: Albert Allen Ketchum Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Character and Person First Line: Deep in my heart there's a gladness Refrain First Line: Why do I sing about Jesus?

Unless the Lord Constructs the House

Author: Mollie Knight Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Mind of; Jesus Christ Parables of Lyrics: 1 Unless the Lord constructs the house, the builders work in vain; the Lord alone designs and builds foundations that remain. 2 Unless the Lord is keeping watch, the city cannot stand; the sentry guards the gates in vain without God's mighty hand. 3 In vain you labor night and day, by constant care oppressed; the Lord supplies your loved ones' needs and grants them sleep and rest. 4 The Lord designed the family, providing earthly love; our children are God's heritage - a gift from heaven above. 5 Like weapons in a warrior's hand are those who bear our name; with them we face a hostile world assured and free from shame. Scripture: Psalm 127 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Brightest and best of the sons of the morning

Author: Reginal Heber, 1783-1826 Appears in 923 hymnals Topics: The Lord Jesus Christ His Incarnation Used With Tune: SPEAN

O Thou, whom once they flocked to hear

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: The Lord Jesus Christ His Life, Teaching, and Example Used With Tune: ST. LUKE

Come, Saviour Jesus, from above

Author: John Byrom, 1692-1763; Madame de Bourignon, 1616-1680 Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: Jesus (See also Christ) Master Lyrics: 1 Come, Saviour Jesus, from above, Assist me with Thy heavenly grace; Empty my heart of earthly love, And for Thyself prepare the place. 2 O let Thy sacred presence fill, And set my longing spirit free, Which pants to have no other will, But day and night to feast on Thee. 3 While in this region here below, No other good will I pursue; I'll bid this world of noise and show, With all its glittering snares, adieu! 4 That path with humble speed I'll seek, In which my Saviour's footsteps shine; Nor will I hear, nor will I speak, Of any other love but Thine. 5 Henceforth may no profane delight Divide this consecrated soul; Possess it Thou, who hast the right, As Lord and Master of the whole. Used With Tune: ZEPHYR