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Jesus, still lead on

Author: Jane L. Borthwick; Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 291 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest is won; And although the way be cheerless, We will follow, calm and fearless; Guide us by Thy hand To our fatherland. 2 If the way be drear, If the foe be near, Let not faithless fears o'ertake us, Let not faith and hope forsake us; For through many a foe To our home we go. 3 When we seek relief From a long-felt grief, When temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring; Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more. 4 Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest be won; Heavenly Leader, still direct us, Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our fatherland. Amen. Used With Tune: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM

Jesus, lead the way

Author: Arthur W. Farlander; Nicolaus L. Von Zinzendorf Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Christ Guide and Leader; New Year; Personal Religion Guidance; Trinity XXIII The Communion Closing Used With Tune: ROCHELLE

Father, Hear Thy Child

Author: Paul E. Kretzmann Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Father, hear Thy child In Thy mercy mild. Let Thy mighty hand uphold me And Thy loving arms enfold me In all toil and strife Till the end of life. 2 Jesus, hear my prayer, Shield me ev'ry where; To Thy mercy I commend me, Let Thy saving grace attend me, Since Thy blood alone Could for me atone. 3 Spirit from above, Fill my heart with love. Grant me faith in Christ's salvation, Planned before the world's creation; And my hope sustain Till life's crown I gain. Topics: Prayer Used With Tune: JESUS, BE OUR GUIDE

Jesus, geh voran

Appears in 86 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, geh voran auf der Lebensbahn; und wir wollen nicht verweilen, Dir getreulich nachzueilen, führ uns an der Hand bis ins Vaterland. 2 Soll's uns hart ergehn laß uns feste stehn, und auch in den schwersten Tagen niemals über Lasten klagen; denn durch Trübsal hier geht der Weg zu Dir. 3 Rühret eigner Schmerz irgend unser Herz, kümmert uns ein fremdes Leiden: O so gib Geduld zu beiden. Richte unsern Sinn auf Dein Kommen hin. 4 Ordne unsern Gang, Jesus, lebenslang. Führst Du uns durch rauhe Wege, gib uns auch die nöt'ge Pflege. Tu uns nach dem Lauf Deine Türe auf. Used With Tune: [Jesus, geh voran]

Blessèd be Thy Name

Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: General Hymns Used With Tune: THURINGIA

Watch, My Soul, And Pray

Author: J. O. Wallin, 1779-1839 Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Watch, my soul, and pray; Cast all sloth away! Watch, the tempter's snares are nearest, Where the danger least thou fearest, Such is e'er his way; Watch, my soul, and pray! 2 Watch and pray, my soul, Flesh and blood control; When the world, with tempting story, Points to pleasure, wealth, and glory, Be not led astray; Watch, my soul, and pray! 3 See the goodly land On the heavenly strand; See God's people, thither tending, Thro' the sea and desert wending, Led by Joshua's hand: Seek the goodly land! 4 Through thy pilgrimage, Guard thy heritage; Pray and fight, on Christ relying, Live to Him, thyself denying; Onward to the goal, Win the crown, my soul! 5 Watch and fight and pray, Through this mortal day; Soon thy Canaan thou attainest; Soon thy crown, and palm thou vainest; Peace is won for aye: Watch, my soul, and pray! Topics: Watchfulness and Prayer Used With Tune: [Watch, my soul, and pray]

Round me falls the night

Author: Rev. William Romanis Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Round me falls the night. Saviour, be my Light; Through the hours in darkness shrouded Let me see Thy face unclouded; Let Thy glory shine In this heart of mine. 2 Earthly work is done, Earthly sounds are none; Rest in sleep and silence seeking, Let me hear Thee softly speaking; To my spirit here Whisper, "I am near." 3 Darkened now each ray O'er the traveler's way; Let me know that Thou hast found me, Let me feel Thine arms around me, Sure from every ill Thou wilt guard me still. Amen. Topics: Christ Presence, His Living; Evening hymns; Inner Life, The; Love and Communion; Orisons; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM

Dir ergeb ich mich

Author: Adam Drese Appears in 5 hymnals Used With Tune: [Dir ergeb ich mich]

Fairest Bridegroom Mine

Author: Adam Drese Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Fairest Bridegroom mine, Jesus, Lamb divine, Fervent thanks to Thee I render For Thy love so pure and tender, Which hath made me Thine, Jesus, Lamb divine. 2 Treasure of my heart, God and man Thou art, Born in deep humiliation To effect the world's salvation; Ne'er from me depart, Treasure of my heart. 3 Keep my inner sight Ever clear and bright; Pour on me the oil of gladness, That through all the gloom of sadness I may see the light By that inner sight. 4 Here my treasures wane, There a crown I gain; Here but hoping and believing, There reality perceiving, I do not complain, Tho' my treasures wane. 5 Jesus, dearest Friend, Help me to contend With the ills that come assailing, That against them all prevailing, Thou unto the end Be my dearest Friend. 6 Sharon's Rose so fair, Sweet beyond compare, Naught but Thy good will and pleasure, Here on earth my soul shall treasure. All Thy grace I share, Sharon's Rose so fair. Topics: The Means of Grace The Redeemer Used With Tune: JESUS, BE OUR GUIDE Text Sources: Tr. Composite

Jesus, be our Guide,

Author: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf; L. Heyl Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus! be our Guide, As thro' life we glide; Faithfully in our behavior May we follow Thee, dear Savior, Lead us by Thy hand Thro' to fatherland. 2 When the world is cold, Let us to Thee hold; When the cup of sorrow draining, May we do so uncomplaining; For thro' trials we Find our way to Thee. 3 When affliction's smart Anguishes the heart-- Though our life be woe and weakness, Help us bear our cross in meekness; May we keep in mind, God's a Father kind. 4 Order Thou our ways, Lord! Through all our days; Though our path be dark and cheerless, Jesus with us, we'll be fearless; Open, when life's o'er, Lord! to us Thy door! Topics: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany; Third Sunday after Easter; Second Sunday after Trinity; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness Used With Tune: JESUS BE OUR GUIDE (Seelenbräutigam)