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When Jesus Comes

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 261 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 First Line: When Jesus comes to reward His servants Refrain First Line: Oh, can we say, we are ready Used With Tune: [When Jesus comes to reward His servants]

Soldiers of Christ, arise! And put your armor on

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 888 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise! And put your armor on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through his beloved Son. 2 Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in his mighty power; Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror. 3 Stand, then, in his great might, With all his strength endued; But take, to army you for the fight, The panoply of God. 4 Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul; Take every virtue, every grace, And fortify the whole. 5 That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, You may o'ercome through Christ alone, And stand entire at last. Topics: The Christian Life Courage and Triumph; Be Strong in the Lord

All praise to our redeeming Lord

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 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 Ev'n now we think and speak the same, and cordially agree; concentred 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 heights of rapture shall we know when round his throne we meet! Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN

I bind unto myself today

Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity; by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. 2 I bind this day to me for ever, by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation; his baptism in the Jordan river; his death on cross for my salvation; his bursting from the spicèd tomb; his riding up the heavenly way; his coming at the day of doom: I bind unto myself today. 3 I bind unto myself today the virtues of the star-lit heaven, the glorious sun's life-giving ray, the whiteness of the moon at even, the flashing of the lightning free, the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks, the stable earth, the deep salt sea around the old eternal rocks. 4 I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, his eye to watch, his might to stay, his ear to hearken to my need, the wisdom of my God to teach, his hand to guide, his shield to ward, the word of God to give me speech, his heavenly host to be my guard. [verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c] 6 I bind unto myself the name, the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three, of whom all nature hath creation, Eternal Father, Spirit, Word. Praise to the Lord of my salvation: salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK

Soon and Very Soon

Author: Andre Crouch Meter: Irregular Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2 First Line: Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King Used With Tune: SOON AND VERY SOON

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph M. Scriven Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,688 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5 Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, oh, what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge! Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there. Topics: Brevity & Frailty of Life; Temptation & Trial; Songs for Children Hymns; Walk with God; Afflictions; Assurance; Brevity & Frailty of Life; Prayer; Promises; Walk with God Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 553 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts, true source of life, our lives sustain; from the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to you again. 2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood; you rescue those who on you call: to those yet seeking, you are good; to those who find you, all in all. 3 We taste of you, the living bread, and long to feast upon you still. We drink from you, the fountain-head, our thirsty souls from you we fill. 4 Our restless spirits long for you, however may our lot be cast, glad when your gracious smile we view, blessed when our faith can hold you fast. 5 Jesus, forever with us stay: make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away; shed through the world your holy light. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Yearning; Bread Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.

Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 7.7.7.3 Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Refrain First Line: Watch and pray Topics: Activity Used With Tune: VIGILATE

This day God gives me

Author: James Quinn, 1919- Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 Topics: Creation; Evil; Holy Spirit; Morning; Pilgrimage; Providence; Saints Days and Holy Days Any Saint; Saints Days and Holy Days St Michael and All Angels; Trust in God Used With Tune: MANY MANSIONS Text Sources: 'St Patrick's Breastplate'

Tree of Life and awesome mystery

Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:10 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Discipleship; Human Dignity; Jesus cross; Renewal Used With Tune: THOMAS