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Hark, the Voice of Jesus Crying

Author: Daniel March, 1816-1909; Unknown Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 506 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark, the voice of Jesus crying, "Who will go and work today? Fields are white and harvests waiting-- Who will bear the sheaves away?" Loud and long the Master calleth; Rich reward He offers thee. Who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I, send me, send me"? 2 If you cannot speak like angels, If you cannot preach like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus, You can say He died for all. If you cannot rouse the wicked With the judgment's dread alarms, You can lead the little children To the Savior's waiting arms. 3 If you cannot be a watchman, Standing high on Zion's wall, Pointing out the path to heaven, Off'ring life and peace to all, With your prayers and with your bounties You can do what God commands; You can be like faithful Aaron, Holding up the prophet's hands. 4 Let none hear you idly saying, "There is nothing I can do," While the multitudes are dying And the Master calls for you. Take the task He gives you gladly, Let His work your pleasure be; Answer quickly when He calleth, "Here am I, send me, send me!" Topics: Mission and Witness Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Used With Tune: GALILEAN

Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 78 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word; Curb those who by deceit or sword Would wrest the kingdom from Your Son And bring to naught all He has done. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Your pow'r make known, For You are Lord of lords alone; Defend Your holy Church that we May sing your praise eternally. 3 O Comforter of priceless worth, Send peace and unity on earth; Support us in our final strife And lead us out of death to life. Topics: The Church Militant; Reformation Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Author: Georg Weissel, 1590-1635; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.6.6 Appears in 274 hymnals First Line: Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold, the King of glory waits. The King of kings is drawing near; The Savior of the world is here. Life and salvation He doth bring; Therefore rejoice and gladly sing. To God the Father raise Your joyful songs of praise. 2 A righteous Helper comes to thee; His chariot is humility, His kingly crown is holiness, His scepter, pity in distress. The end of all our woe He brings; Therefore the earth is glad and sings. To Christ the Savior raise Your grateful hymns of praise. 3 How blest the land, the city blest, Where Christ the ruler is confessed! O peaceful hearts and happy homes To whom this King in triumph comes! The cloudless sun of joy is He Who comes to set His people free. To God the Spirit raise Your happy shouts of praise. 4 Fling wide the portals of your heart; Make it a temple set apart From earthly use for heav'n's employ, Adorned with prayer and love and joy. So shall your Sov'reign enter in And new and nobler life begin. To God alone be praise For word and deed and grace! 5 Redeemer, come and open wide My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide! O enter with Thy grace divine; Thy face of mercy on me shine. Thy Holy Spirit guide us on Until our glorious goal is won. Eternal praise and fame We offer to Thy name. Topics: Psalm paraphrase Psalm 24 Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Used With Tune: MACHT HOCH DIE TÜR

Father, We Thank Thee

Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 62 hymnals First Line: Father, we thank Thee who hast planted Scripture: John 6:22-58 Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU Text Sources: Didache, 2nd cent.

When in the Hour of Deepest Need

Author: Paul Eber, 1511-69; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When in the hour of deepest need We know not where to look for aid; When days and nights of anxious thought No help or counsel yet have brought. 2 Then is our comfort this alone That we may meet before Your throne; To You, O faithful God, we cry For rescue from our misery. 3 For You have promised, Lord, to heed Your children's cries in time of need Through Him whose name alone is great, Our Savior and our advocate. 4 And so we come, O God, today And all our woes before You lay; For sorely tried, cast down, we stand, Perplexed by fears on ev'ry hand. 5 O from our sins, Lord, turn Your face; Absolve us through Your boundless grace. Be with us in our anguish still; Free us at last from ev'ry ill. 6 So we with all our hearts each day To You our glad thanksgiving pay, Then walk obedient to Your Word, And now and ever praise You, Lord. Topics: Confession and Absolution Scripture: Psalm 102:1-2 Used With Tune: WENN WIR IN HÖCHSTEN NÖTEN SEIN

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Author: Edith M. G. Reed, 1885-1933 Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7.7 Appears in 95 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, Infant lowly, For His bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Christ the child is Lord of all. Swiftly winging, Angels singing, Bells are ringing, Tidings bringing: Christ the child is Lord of all! Christ the child is Lord of all! 2 Flocks were sleeping, Shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new Saw the glory, Heard the story, Tidings of a Gospel true. Thus rejoicing, Free from sorrow, Praises voicing, Greet the morrow: Christ the child was born for you! Christ the child was born for you! Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: W ŻŁOBIE LEŻY Text Sources: Polish

Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death

Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Baptismal Life Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14 Used With Tune: AZMON

Oh, That the Lord Would Guide my Ways

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 385 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways To keep His statutes still! Oh, that my God would grant me grace To know and do His will! 2 Order my footsteps by Thy Word And make my heart sincere; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. 3 Assist my soul, too apt to stray, A stricter watch to keep; And should I e'er forget Thy way, Restore Thy wand'ring sheep. 4 Make me to walk in Thy commands-- 'Tis a delightful road-- Nor let my head or heart or hands Offend against my God. Scripture: Psalm 119:5 Used With Tune: EVAN

Jesus, Lead Thou On

Author: Nicholaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700-60; Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-97 Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 290 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lead Thou 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 woe 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, lead Thou on Till our rest is won. Heav'nly leader, still direct us, Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our fatherland. Scripture: Luke 12:32 Used With Tune: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM