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Preparation for death

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: Preapare me, gracious God Lyrics: 1 Prepare me, gracious God, To stand before thy face; Thy spirit must the work perform, For it is all of grace. 2 In Christ's obedience clothe, And wash me in his blood: So shall I lift my head with joy, Among the sons of God. 3 Do thou my sins subdue, Thy sov'reign love make known; The spirit of my mind renew, And save me in thy son. 4 Let me attest thy pow'r Let me thy goodness prove, 'Till my full soul can hold no more Of everlasting love. Topics: Resurrection Prospect of Scripture: Matthew 24:44

Vanity of the world

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 27 hymnals First Line: In vain the giddy world inquires Lyrics: 1 In vain the giddy world inquires, Forgetful of their God, "Who will supply our vast desire, "Or shew us any good?" 2 Thro' the wide circuit of the earth Their eager wishes rove, In chace of honor, wealth, and mirth, The phantoms of their love. 3 But oft these shadowy joys elude Their most intense pursuit; Or if they seize the fancied good, There's poison in the fruit. 4 Lord, from this world call off my love, Set my affections right: Bid me aspire to joys above, And walk no more by sight. 5 O let the glories of thy face Upon my bosom shine: Assur'd of thy forgiving grace, My joys will be divine. Topics: World Vanity of Scripture: Psalm 4:6

Faith in Christ for pardon and sanctification

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 289 hymnals First Line: How sad our state by nature is! Topics: Faith And sanctification

Praise to the Redeemer

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 478 hymnals First Line: Plung'd in a gulfph of dark despair Lyrics: 1 Plung'd in a gulph of dark despair We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimm'ring day. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of grace Beheld our helpless grief; He saw, and (O amazing love!) He ran to our relief. 3 Down from the shining seats above With joyful haste he fled, Entered the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. 4 He spoil'd the pow'rs of darkness thus, And brake our iron chains; Jesus hath freed our captive souls From everlasting pains. [5 In vain the baffled prince of hell His cursed projects tries; We, that were doom'd his endless slaves Are rais'd above the skies.] [6 O for this love, let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break, And all harmonious human tongues The Saviour's praises speak.] 7 Yes, we will praise thee, dearest Lord, Our souls are all on flame; Hosanna round the spacious earth To thine adored name! 8 Angels, assist our mighty joys, Strike all your harps of gold; But when you raise your highest notes, His love can ne'er be told. Topics: Christ Praise to

The resurrection and ascension of Christ

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: Hosannas to the Prince of light Lyrics: 1 Hosannas to the Prince of light, That cloth'd himself in clay; Enter'd the iron gates of death, And tore the bars away! 2 Death is no more the king of dread, Since our Emmanuel rose; He took the tyrant's sting away, And spoil'd our hellish foes. 3 See how the Conqu'ror mounts aloft, And to his Father flies, With scars of honor in his flesh And triumph in his eyes. 4 There our exalted Saviour reigns, And scatters blessings down; Our Jesus fills the middle seat Of the celestial throne. [5 Raise your devotion, mortal tongues, To reach his bless'd abode; Sweet be the accents of your songs To our incarnate God. 6 Bright angels, strike your loudest strings, Your sweetest voices raise; Let heav'n and all created things Sound our Emmanuel's praise.] Topics: Christ His ascension; Christ His resurrection

Christ the best of Friends

Appears in 684 hymnals First Line: One there is, above all others Lyrics: 1 One there is, above all others, Well deserves the name of friend; His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end: They who once His kindness prove, Find it everlasting love! 2 Which of all our friends, to save us, Could or would have shed their blood? But our Saviour dy'd to have us Reconcil'd in him to God. This was boundless love to bleed. Jesus is a friend indeed. 3 When He liv'd on earth abased, Friend of sinners was his name; Now, above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same: Still He calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends. 4 Oh! for grace our hearts to soften! Teach us, Lord, at length to love; We, alas! forget too often, What a friend we have above: When to heav'n our souls are brought, We will love thee as we ought. Topics: Christ The best friend

The spirit of God insensibly withdrawn

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: A present God is all our strength Lyrics: 1 A present God is all our strength, And all our joy and hope; When he withdraws, our comforts die, And every grace must droop. 2 But flattering trifles charm our hearts To court their false embrace, Till justly this neglected friend Averts his angry face. 3 He leaves us and we miss him not; But go presumptuous on, Till baffled, wounded, and enslav'd, We learn that God is gone. 4 And what, my soul, can then remain One ray of light to give? Sever'd from him, their better life, How can his children live? 5 Hence, all ye painted forms of joy, And leave my heart to mourn: I would devote these eyes to tears, Till chear'd by his return. 6 Look back, my Lord, and own the place, Where once thy temple stood; For lo, its ruins bear the mark Of rich atoning blood. Topics: Spirit Withdrawn; Spirit Withdrawn Scripture: Judges 16:20

A parting Hymn

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,268 hymnals First Line: Blest be the tie that binds Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to that above. 2 Before our father's throne We pour our ardent pray'rs; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes; Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be join'd in heart, And hope to meet again. 5 This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way; While each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day. 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. Topics: Parting Hymn; Parting Hymn

Love to our enemies from the example of Christ

Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: Aloud we sing the wond'rous grace Lyrics: 1 Aloud we sing the wond'rous grace, Christ to his murderers bare; which made the tottering cross its throne, And hung its trophies there. 2 "Father forgive," his mercy cry'd, With his expiring breath, And drew eternal blessings down On those who wrought his deat. 3 Jesus, this wond'rous love we sing, And whilst we sing admire; Breathe on our souls and kindle there, The same celestial fire. 4 Sway'd by thy dear example, Lord, For enemies we'll pray; with love their hatred we'll reward With blessings we'll repay. Topics: Christ Our example; Love to enemies; Christ Our example; Love to enemies Scripture: Luke 23:34

A prayer for the restoration of the divine presence

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Blest Saviour, by thy pow'rful word Lyrics: 1 Blest Saviour, by thy pow'rful word, Once night was turn'd to day; And thy salvation joy restor'd, Which I had sin'd away. 2 'Twas then I wonder'd and ador'd, To see thy grace divine; I felt thy love, I prais'd the Lord, Who made such blessings mine. 3 Wilt thou not still vouchsafe to own A wretch so vile as I? May I not still approach thy throne, And Abba father cry? 4 Lord, speak a gracious word again, And cheer my drooping heart, No voice but thine can soothe my pain, Or bid my fears depart. Topics: Light Prayed for restoration