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Longing After God

Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Faith Confidence of First Line: As pants the hart for streams of living water Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for streams of living water, So longs my soul, O living God, for Thee; I thirst for Thee, for Thee my heart is yearning; When shall I come Thy gracious face to see? 2 O Lord my God, o'erwhelmed in deep affliction, Far from Thy rest, to Thee I lift my soul; Deep calls to deep and storms of trouble thunder, While o'er my head the waves and billows roll. 3 Thou wilt command Thy servant's consolation, Thy loving-kindness yet shall cheer my day, And in the night Thy song shall be my comfort; God of my life, to Thee I still will pray. 4 Why, O my soul, art thou cast down within me, Why art thou troubled and oppressed with grief? Hope thou in God, the God of thy salvation, Hope, and thy God will surely send relief. Scripture: Psalm 42 Used With Tune: SANDRINGHAM

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: God Faithfulness of; Trust and Confidence First Line: He's got the whole world in his hands, Used With Tune: [He's got the whole world in his hands] Text Sources: Traditional

Shall We Gather at the River

Author: Robert S. Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 787 hymnals Topics: A New Heaven and A New Earth Completion of Creation and City of God; Choruses and Refrains; City/City of God; Confidence; Eternal Life; Faith; Funerals and Memorial Services; Funerals and Memorial Services; God Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Pilgrimage and Conflict; Saints; Water; Easter 6 Year C Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river, where bright angel feet have trod; with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God? Refrain: Yes, we'll gather at the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river; gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. 2 Ere we reach the shining river, lay we every burden down; grace our spirits will deliver, and provide a robe and crown. [Refrain] 3 Soon we'll reach the shining river, soon our pilgrimage will cease, soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace. [Refrain] Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Comfort; Courage; Ecumenism; Faith; God the Father, Creator; Hope; Jesus Christ; Majesty and Power; Praise; Providence; Reign of God, Kingdom; Satan; Sickness; Struggle; Trust, Confidence; Victory over Sin and Death; Word of God; Gospel; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG Text Sources: Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott; tr. Lutheran Book of Worship, alt.

I Must Tell Jesus

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 373 hymnals Topics: Burdens; Comfort; Faithfulness of God; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Petition, Prayer; Refuge, Security; Salvation; Sickness; Temptation; Trust, Confidence; Trust in Jesus Christ; Victory over Sin and Death First Line: I must tell Jesus all of my trials Refrain First Line: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Lyrics: 1 I must tell Jesus all of my trials, I cannot bear these burdens alone; In my distress he kindly will help me, He ever loves and cares for his own. Refrain: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone. 2 I must tell Jesus all of my troubles, He is a kind, compassionate Friend; If I but ask him, he will deliver, Make of my troubles quickly an end. [Refrain] 3 Tempted and tried, I need a great Savior, One who can help my burdens to bear; I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus, He all my cares and sorrows will share. [Refrain] 4 O how the world to evil allures me! O how my heart is tempted to sin! I must tell Jesus, and he will help me Over the world the vict'ry to win. [Refrain] Scripture: Philippians 4:6 Used With Tune: ORWIGSBURG

It Is Well with My Soul

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 514 hymnals Topics: Burdens; Comfort; Cross; Faith; Grief, Sorrow; Inner Peace; Loss; Peace; Praise; Rédemption; Satan; Saving Blood of Christ; Second Coming; Sickness; Sin; Trust, Confidence; Trust in Jesus Christ; Worship and Adoration First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Lyrics: 1 When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows, like sea billows, roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain: It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin -- oh, the bliss of this glorious thought: My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, "Even so," it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 34:4 Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

For All the Saints

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 593 hymnals Topics: Christ the King; All Saints November 1st; All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Communion of Saints; Courage; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Faith; Heaven; Holy Name of Jesus; Music; Praise; Providence; Rest; Second Coming; Song; Strength; Struggle; Trust, Confidence; Worship and Adoration First Line: For all the saints, who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who to the world their faith in you confessed; Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 You were their rock, their fortress and their might; You, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; You in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may your soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one within your great design. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But then there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

The Safety of Believers

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for; Assurance Declared; Blessedness Of Those Fearing God; Cares; Character Good and Bad Contrasted; Christ Glorying in; Christ Grace and Love of; Christians Believers; Christians Conscious of Safety; Deliverance from trouble; Faith Blessedness of; Glory of God In Providence; God Our Guardian; God Hearer of Prayer; God Love and Mercy; God Source of All Good; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Heart Broken and Contrite; Holiness Of Christians; Judgments On the Wicked; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise for temporal blessings; Prayer Answers to; Prayer confidence in; Prayer Promise to; Preservation; Protection Only from God; The Righteous Deliverances of; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; The Righteous Troubles of; Safety Assured; Salvation God's Gift; Sin Salvation from; Trust in God Blessedness of; The Wicked Fate of First Line: God guards the good with watchful eyes Lyrics: 1 God guards the good with watchful eye, His ear attentive to their cry, Against the wicked sets His face, From earth their mem'ry to erase. 2 The righteous cry, Jehovah hears, And rescues them from all their fears; The Lord draws nigh to broken hearts, To contrite spirits help imparts. 3 Afflictions on the good must fall, But God will bring them safe thro' all; From harmful stroke He will defend, And sure and full deliv'rance send. 4 By evil are the evil slain, The hope of sinful men is vain; The wicked, who the righteous hate, Their condemnation shall be great. 5 The Lord redemption will provide For all who in His grace confide; From condemnation they are clear Who trust in Him with holy fear. Scripture: Psalm 34 Used With Tune: PENTECOST

God's grace magnified

Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Access to God; Aspirations For Church Privileges; Aspirations For Heaven; Assurance Desired; Blessedness Of God's Chosen; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ The Savior; Christ Worshiped; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Saved by Grace; Deliverance From Sin; Election Divine; Faith Confession of; God Good; God Hearer of Prayer; God Loving and Merciful; Gospel Privileges of; Missions Influence of; Pardon; Praise A Part of Public Worship; Praise By Saints; Praise By the Entire Creation; Praise For Work of Redemption; Prayer Confession in; Prayer confidence in; Prayer For the Church; Prayer God Hears; Sin Confessed; Sin Salvation from; Vows; Worship Delightful to Saints First Line: Praise waits for thee in Zion Scripture: Psalm 65:1-6 Used With Tune: [Praise waits for thee in Zion]

I Do Not Know Tomorrow's Way

Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Trust and Guidance; Assurance; Christ--Abiding with believers; Faith; Trust and Confidence Lyrics: 1 I do not know tomorrow's way, if dark or bright its hours may be; but I know Christ, and come what may, I know that he abides with me. 2 I do not know what may befall of grief or gladness, peace or pain; but I know Christ, and through it all I know his presence will sustain. 3 I do not know when evening fall,s if soon or late earth's day grows dim; but I know Christ, and when he calls, I know he'll call me home to him. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER NEW