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When God First Brought Us Back
Author: Carl P. Daw Jr., b. 1944 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Lament Community; Lament General First Line: When God first brought us back from exile Lyrics: 1 When God first brought us back from exile,
we were as dazed as those who dream.
Then were our mouths brimming with laughter;
joy from our lips gushed like a stream.
The godless cried in envious wonder,
“Look what the Lord has done for them!”
Indeed our God has greatly blessed us;
rejoice and sing, Jerusalem!
2 Once more, O Lord, restore your people;
come with your saving help again,
as to the brook beds in the desert
you bring the sweet, reviving rain.
Let those who sow with tears and sighing
sing as they reap and joy proclaim:
may those who weep when seed is scattered
gather their sheaves and praise your name. Scripture: Psalm 126 Used With Tune: WAYFARING STRANGER
When God First Brought Us Back
Why Do You Stand So Far Away, O LORD?
Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Laments; Laments Lyrics: 1 Why do you stand so far away, O LORD?
Why do you hide yourself in troubled times?
In arrogance the wicked trap the poor;
they catch the weak in schemes they have devised.
2 The wicked boast about their hearts' desires;
the covetous renounce and spurn the LORD.
In pride they see no need to seek for aid;
in all their thoughts they say, "There is no God."
3 They prosper and in pride ignore your law;
at all their foes they only puff in scorn.
Within their hearts they think, "I am secure;
throughout my life my happiness is sure."
4 Their mouths are filled with oaths and lies and threats;
beneath their tongues are evil thoughts and deeds.
They lie in ambush near the village street;
the innocent they murder and defeat.
5 The helpless one is crushed and trampled down;
another victim falls beneath their might.
At heart they think, "God has forgotten this;
he hides his face, so he will never see."
6 Arise, O LORD, lift up your hand, O God!
Do not forget the helpless and the poor.
Why do the wicked proudly scoff at God
and say, "He will not call me to account"?
7 O God, you note injustice and distress
that you may take it all into your hands.
The helpless ones commit themselves to you,
for you give help to orphans and the poor.
8 O break the wicked evildoers' arm!
Seek out the secret sin they try to hide.
The LORD is King through all eternity;
all sinful ones will perish from his land.
9 LORD, you will hear the longing of the meek;
strengthen their hearts, incline your ear to them.
You will defend the orphan and the poor
that evil ones may terrify no more.
Scripture: Psalm 10 Used With Tune: FLENTGE Text Sources: The Book of Psalms for Singing, 1975, alt.
Why Do You Stand So Far Away, O LORD?
I Call to You, My Rock
Author: Martin Leckebusch Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Lament General Scripture: Psalm 28 Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE
I Call to You, My Rock
The Ends of All the Earth
Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Lament General; Lament Individual First Line: The ends of all the earth shall hear Lyrics: 1 The ends of all the earth shall hear
and turn unto the Lord in fear;
all kindreds of the earth shall own
and worship him as God alone.
Refrain:
All earth to him her homage brings,
the Lord of lords, the King of kings.
2 His is the kingdom, his of right;
he rules the nations by his might.
All earth to him her homage brings,
The Lord of lords, the King of kings. [Refrain]
3 Both rich and poor, both bond and free
shall worship him on bended knee,
and children's children shall proclaim
the glorious honor of his name. [Refrain]
4 The Lord's unfailing righteousness
all generations shall confess;
from age to age they shall be taught
what wondrous works the Lord has wrought. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 22 Used With Tune: VISION Text Sources: Psalter, 1912
The Ends of All the Earth
Jesus Calls Us; o'er the Tumult
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 961 hymnals Topics: Lament Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea,
day by day his clear voice sounding,
saying, "Christian, follow me":
2 As of old Saint Andrew heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and toil and kindred,
leaving all for Jesus' sake.
3 Jesus calls us from the worship
of the vain world's golden store,
from each idol that would keep us,
saying, "Christian, love me more."
4 In our joys and in our sorrows,
days of toil and hours of ease,
still he calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love me more than these."
5 Jesus calls us! By your mercy,
Savior, may we hear your call,
give our hearts to your obedience,
serve and love you best of all. Used With Tune: GALILEE
Jesus Calls Us; o'er the Tumult
O LORD My Rock, to You I Cry Aloud
Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Lament General Lyrics: 1 O LORD my rock, to you I cry aloud
to hear my plea; I shall be lost,
if you stay silent now and deaf to me.
I lift my hands to your most holy place;
do not withhold your mercy, love and grace!
2 Praise to the LORD, who is my strength and shield;
he hears my cry! God is my help;
my heart will give him thanks and leap for joy.
Strength of his people, fortress of his king;
our Shepherd, save us! All your praise we sing. Scripture: Psalm 28 Used With Tune: SANDON
O LORD My Rock, to You I Cry Aloud
O LORD, My Enemies
Author: Paul Shuart Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Laments; Laments Scripture: Psalm 3 Used With Tune: GENEVAN 3
O LORD, My Enemies
Let This Be My Supreme Desire
Author: Michael Perry Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Lament General; Lament Individual Lyrics: 1 Let this be my supreme desire,
my object and my prayer,
until I stand before your throne
to glorify you there:
2 To lead a blameless life, O Lord,
to trust you without fear,
to bring my humble heart to you
and know your love is near:
3 To walk before you in the truth,
to shun all evil ways,
to come into your house to pray
and shout aloud your praise:
4 Let this be my supreme desire,
my object and my prayer,
until I stand before your throne
to glorify you there! Scripture: Psalm 26 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD
Let This Be My Supreme Desire
An awakened sinner lamenting his past security
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Sinner Lamenting his security First Line: Alas, alas how blind I've been Lyrics: 1 Alas! alas how blind I've been,
How little of myself I've seen!
Sprotive I sail'd the sensual tide,
Thoughtless of God whom I defy'd.
2 I heard of heav'n, I heard of hell,
Where bliss and woe eternal dwell;
But mock'd the threats of truth divine,
And scorn'd the place where angels shine.
3 My angry heart refus'd the blood
Of a descending, suffering God;
And guilty passion boldly broke
The holy law which heav'n had spoke.
4 Th' alluring world control'd my choice,
When conscience spoke, I hush'd its voice,
Securely laugh'd along the road,
Which hapless millions first had trod.
5 Now the almighty God comes near,
And makes me shake with awful fear;
His terrors all my strength exhaust,
My fear grows high, my peace is lost.
6 With keen remorse I feel my wound,
And seem to hear the dreadful sound,
"Depart from me, thou wretch undone,
Go reap thy sin, and fell my frown."
7 Thus ends my mirthful thoughtless life,
Fill'd up with folly, guilt and strife;
Perhaps I sink to endless pain,
Nor hear the voice of joy again.
An awakened sinner lamenting his past security
Dans nos obscurités (Within Our Darkest Night)
Author: Community of Taizé Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Lament General; Lament Illness First Line: Dans nos obscurités (Within our darkest night; En nuestra oscuridad; Im Dunkel unsrer Nacht) Scripture: Psalm 88 Used With Tune: [Within our darkest night] Text Sources: The Messge (Psalm text)
Dans nos obscurités (Within Our Darkest Night)
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