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Nearer, my God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4 Appears in 2,481 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 2 Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 3 There let the way appear Steps unto heaven; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given: Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs, Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! 5 Or if on joyful wing, Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upwards I fly, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! Topics: The Church Year Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity; Cross and Comfort Used With Tune: [Nearer, my God, to Thee]

Lord, hear the voice of my complaint

Author: J. Agricola Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.4.6.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint, To Thee I now commend me, Let not my heart and hope grow faint, But deign Thy grace to send me; True faith from Thee, my God, I seek, The faith that loves Thee solely, Keeps me lowly, And prompt to aid the weak, And mark each word that Thou dost speak. 2 Yet more from Thee I dare to claim, Whose goodness is unbounded; O let me ne'er be put to shame, My hope be ne'er confounded; But e'en in death still find Thee true, And in that hour, else lonely, Trust Thee only, Not aught that I can do, For such false trust I sore should rue. 3 O grant that from my very heart My foes be all forgiven, Forgive my sins and heal their smart, And grant new life from heaven; Thy word, that blessed food, bestow, Which best the soul canst nourish; Make it flourish Through all the storms of woe That else my faith might overthrow. 4 Then be the world my foe or friend, Keep me to her a stranger, Thy steadfast soldier to the end, Through pleasure and through danger; From Thee alone comes such high grace, No works of ours obtain it, Or can gain it; Our pride hath here no place, 'Tis Thy free promise we embrace. 5 Help me, for I am weak; I fight, Yet scarce can battle longer. I cling but to Thy grace and might, 'Tis Thou must make me stronger; When sore temptations are my lot, And tempests round me lower, Break their power; So, through deliverance wrought, I know that Thou forsak'st me not! Topics: The Church Year Second Sunday in Lent; The Church Year Second Sunday in Lent Used With Tune: [Lord, here the voice of my complaint]

Come, Thou Savior of our race

Author: M. Luther; Ambrose, d. 397 Appears in 33 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Savior of our race, Choicest gift of heavenly grace! O Thou blessed virgin’s Son, Be Thy race on earth begun. 2 Not of mortal blood or birth, He descends from Heaven to earth; By the Holy Ghost conceived, Truly man to be believed. 3 Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child! Of the virgin undefiled! Though by all the world disowned, Still to be in heaven enthroned. 4 From the Father forth He came, And returneth to the same, Captive leading death and hell: High the song of triumph swell! 5 Equal to the Father now, Though to dust Thou once didst bow; Boundless shall Thy kingdom be; When shall we its glories see? 6 Brightly doth Thy manger shine, Glorious in its light divine: Let not sin o’ercloud this light, Ever be our faith thus bright. Topics: The Church Year Christmas; The Church Year Christmas Used With Tune: [Come, Thou Savior of our race]

Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing

Author: Chr. Wordsworth Appears in 134 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing On Thy children gathered here; May they all, Thy name confessing, Be to Thee forever dear; May they be, like Joseph, loving, Dutiful, and chaste, and pure; And their faith, like David, proving, Steadfast unto death endure. 2 Holy Savior, who in meekness Didst vouchsafe a child to be, Guide their steps and help their weakness, Bless and make them like to Thee; Bear Thy lambs, when they are weary, In Thine arms and at Thy breast; Through life’s desert, dry and dreary, Bring them to Thy heavenly rest. 3 Spread Thy golden pinions o’er them, Holy Spirit, from above, Guide them, lead them, go before them, Give them peace, and joy, and love; Thy true temples, Holy Spirit, May they with Thy glory shine, And immortal bliss inherit, And forevermore be Thine. Topics: Children's Service Preparation for Death; Children's Service Children's Service; Children's Services Used With Tune: [Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing]

I could not do without Thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 185 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I could not do without Thee O Savior of the lost, Whose wondrous love redeemed me, At such tremendous cost; Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious blood must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. 2 I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own; But Thou, beloved Savior, Art all in all to me; And weakness will be power If leaning hard on Thee. 3 I could not do without Thee, For O the way is long, And I am often weary, And sigh replaces song: How could I do without Thee? I do not know the way; Thou knowest, and Thou leadest, And wilt not let me stray. 4 I could not do without Thee, O Jesus, Savior dear; E’en when my eyes are holden, I know that Thou art near. How dreary and how lonely This changeful life would be, Without the sweet communion, The secret rest with Thee! 5 I could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn loneliness The river must be passed; But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper, "It is I." Topics: The Church Year Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Used With Tune: [I could not do without Thee]

In holy contemplation

Author: William Cowper Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In holy contemplation We sweetly now pursue The theme of God's salvation, And find it ever new. Set free from present sorrow, We cheerfully can say, Let the unknown tomorrow Bring with it what it may. 2 It can bring with it nothing, But He will bear us through; Who gives the lilies clothing Will clothe His people too. Beneath the spreading heavens No creature but is fed; And He who feeds the ravens Will give His children bread. 3 Though vine nor fig tree neither Their wonted fruit should bear; Though all the field should wither, Nor flocks nor herds be there: Yet God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice; For while in Him confiding, I cannot but rejoice. Topics: The Church Year Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity; Providence Used With Tune: [In holy contemplation]

Jesus, Lord of life and glory

Author: John James Cummins Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 94 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lord of life and glory, Bend from heaven Thy gracious ear; While our waiting souls adore Thee, Friend of helpless sinners, hear: By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord! 2 Taught by Thine unerring Spirit, Boldly we draw nigh to God; Only in Thy spotless merit, Only through Thy precious blood: By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord! 3 From the depths of nature's blindness, From the hardening power of sin, From all malice and unkindness, From the pride that lurks within, By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord! 4 When temptation sorely presses, In the day of Satan's power, In our times of deep distresses, In each dark and trying hour, By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord! 5 When the world around is smiling, In the time of wealth and ease, Earthly joys our hearts beguiling, In the day of health and peace, By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord! 6 In the weary hours of sickness, In the times of grief and pain, When we feel our mortal weakness, When all human help is vain: By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord! 7 In the solemn hour of dying, In the awful judgment day, May our souls, on Thee relying, Find Thee still our rock and stay: By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord! Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Praise and Prayer; Salvation Used With Tune: [Jesus, Lord of life and glory]

Lord, teach us how to pray aright

Author: J. Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 222 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright, With reverence and with fear; Though dust and ashes in Thy sight, We may, we must draw near. 2 Burdened with guilt, convinced of sin, In weakness, want, and woe, Fightings without and fears within, Lord, whither shall we go? 3 God of all grace, we come to Thee With broken, contrite hearts; Give what Thine eye delights to see, Truth in the inward parts. 4 Give deep humility; the sense Of godly sorrow give; A strong desire, with confidence, To hear Thy voice and live; 5 Faith in the only sacrifice That can for sin atone; To cast our hopes, to fix our eyes, On Christ, on Christ alone. 6 Give these, and then Thy will be done; Thus strenghened with all might, We, through Thy Spirit and Thy Son, Shall pray, and pray aright. Topics: The Church Year Fifth Sunday after Easter; The Church Year Fifth Sunday after Easter; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [Lord, teach us how to pray aright]

Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven

Author: R. Mant Appears in 147 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven; Earth is with its fullness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, holy, holy Lord. Heaven is still with glory ringing; Earth takes up the angels’ cry, Holy, holy, holy, singing, Lord of hosts, Thou Lord most high. 2 Ever thus in God’s high praises, Brethren, let our tongues unite, While our thoughts His greatness raises, And our love His gifts excite; With His seraph train before Him, With His holy Church below, Thus unite we to adore Him, Bid we thus our anthem flow. 3 Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven; Earth is with its fullness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, holy, holy Lord! Thus Thy glorious name confessing, We adopt the angels’ cry, Holy, holy, holy blessing Thee, the Lord our God most high. Topics: His Majesty and Glory; God His Majesty and Glory; God Holy Used With Tune: [Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven]

Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee

Author: F. S. Key Appears in 280 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, with glowing heart I’d praise Thee, For the bliss Thy love bestows, For the pardoning grace that saves me, And the peace that from it flows: Help, O God, my weak endeavor; This dull soul to rapture raise: Thou must light the flame, or never Can my love be warmed to praise. 2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee, Wretched wanderer, far astray; Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee From the paths of death away; Praise, with love’s devoutest feeling, Him who saw thy guilt-born fear, And the light of hope revealing, Bade the blood-stained cross appear. 3 Lord, this bosom’s ardent feeling Vainly would my lips express; Low before Thy footstool kneeling, Deign Thy suppliant’s prayer to bless: Let Thy grace, my soul’s chief treasure, Love’s pure flame within me raise; And, since words can never measure, Let my life show forth Thy praise. Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Grace; Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: [Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise Thee]