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Rise, O Salem, rise and shine!

Author: Rist Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: Rise, O Salem, rise and shine! Lo! the Gentiles hail thy waking; Herald of a morn divine, See the dayspring o'er us breaking, Telling God has call'd to mind Those who long in darkness pined. Ah, how blindly did we stray, Ere this sun our earth had brightened, Heaven we sought not, for no ray Had our 'wilder'd eyes enlighten'd! All our looks were earthward bent, All our strength on earth was spent. But, the day-spring from on high Hath arisen with beams unclouded, And we aee before it fly All the heavy gloom that shrouded This sad earth, where sin and woe Seem'd to reign o'er all below. Thy appearing, Lord, shall fill All my thoughts in sorrow's hour; Thy appearing, Lord, shall still All my dread of death's dark power; Whether joy or tears be mine, Through them still Thy light shall shine. Let me, when my course is run, Calmly leave a world of sadness For the place that needs no sun, For Thou art its light and gladness, For the mansions fair and bright, Where Thy saints are crown'd with light.

Jesu, priceless treasure

Author: J. Franck Appears in 131 hymnals Lyrics: Jesu, priceless treasure, Source of purest pleasure, Truest Friend to me; Ah! how long I've panted, And my heart hath fainted, Thirsting, Lord, for Thee! Thine I am, O spotless Lamb, I will suffer nought to hide Thee, Nought I ask beside Thee. In Thine arm I rest me, Foes who would molest me Cannot reach me here; Though the earth be shaking, Every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear; Sin and hell in conflict fell With their bitter storms assail me, Jesus will not fail me. Wealth, I will not heed thee, For I do not need thee, Jesus is my choice; Honours, ye may glisten, But I will not listen To your tempting voice; Pain or loss, nor shame nor cross, E'er to leave my Lord shall move me, Since He deigns to love me. Farewell, thou who choosest Earth, and heaven refusest, Thou wilt tempt in vain; Farewell, sins, nor blind me, Get ye all behind me, Come not forth again: Past your hour, O Pride and Power; Worldly life, thy bonds I sever, Farewell now for ever! Hence, all fears and sadness, For the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in; They who love the Father, Though the storms may gather, Still have peace within; Yea, whate'er I here must bear, Still in Thee lies purest pleasure, Jesu, priceless treasure!

Help us, O Lord, behold we enter

Author: Rist Appears in 29 hymnals Lyrics: Help us, O Lord, behold we enter Upon another year to-day; In Thee our hopes and thoughts now centre, Renew our courage for the way: New life, new strength, new happiness, We ask of Thee,--oh hear and bless! May every plan and undertaking This year be all begun with Thee, When I am sleeping or am waking, Still let me know Thou art with me; Abroad do Thou my footsteps guide, At home be ever at my side. Be this a time of grace and pardon, Thy rod I take with willing mind, But suffer nought my heart to harden, Oh let me now Thy mercy find; In Thee alone, my God, I live, Thou only canst my sins forgive. And may this year to me be holy, Thy grace so fill my ev'ry thought That all my life be pure and lowly And truthful, as a Christian's ought; So make me while yet dwelling here Pious and blest from year to year. Jesus, be with me and direct me; Jesus, my plans and hopes inspire; Jesus, from tempting thoughts protect me; Jesus, be all my heart's desire; Jesus, be in my thoughts all day, Nor suffer me to fall away! And grant, Lord, when the year is over, That it for me in peace may close; In all things care for me, and cover My head in time of fear and woes; So may I, when my years are gone, Appear with joy before Thy throne.

Lord Jesu Christ, the Prince of Peace

Author: Ebert, d. 1614 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: Lord Jesu Christ, the Prince of Peace, True God and Man art Thou! Mighty to help in life and death, O hear and help us now! 'T is through Thy name alone we claim The mercy of Thy Father! The times are sore and perilous With heavy woes and wars, Whence no man can deliver us But Thou! Oh pleade our cause, That God may lay His wrath away, Nor deal with us in anger! We have deserved, and patiently Would bear, whate'er Thou wilt, But grace is mightier far with Thee Than all our sin and guilt; Forgive us then, dear Lord, again, Thy love is ever faithful. (Danger and grief around us stand, When plagues are in the air; But far more wretched is the land When cruel war is there; Men scorn the good, in reckless mode All holy things despising. There law and judgment yield to force, None asketh what is right; Thy Word is hinder'd in its course, And quench'd its blessed light; Then drive afar this harmful war, Help, save us from its terrors.) And let Thy grace, O Lord, control Our minds and hearts, that none Should make a sport, that kills the soul, Of evils war hath done. 'T is Thou alone who from Thy throne Canst rule us thus, and save us!

Lord God, we worship Thee!

Author: J. Franck Appears in 60 hymnals Lyrics: Lord God, we worship Thee! In loud and happy chorus, We praise Thy love and pow'r, Whose goodness reigneth o'er us! To heav'n our song shall soar, For ever shall it be Resounding o'er and o'er; Lord God, we worship Thee! Lord God, we worship Thee! For Thou our land defendest, Thou pourest down Thy grace, And strife and war Thou endest; Since golden Peace, O Lord, Thou grantest us to see, Our land with one accord, Lord God, gives thanks to Thee! Lord God, we worship Thee! Thou didst indeed chastise us, Yet still Thy anger spares, And still Thy mercy tries us; Once more our Father's hand Doth bid our sorrows flee, And Peace rejoice our land; Lord God, we worship Thee. Lord God, we worship Thee! And pray Thee, who hast blest us, That we may live in peace, And none henceforth molest us; O crown us with Thy love; Fulfil our cry to Thee, O Father, grant our prayer; Lord God, we worship Thee!

Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness

Author: J. Franck Appears in 119 hymnals Lyrics: Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness, Leave the gloomy haunts of sadness, Come into the daylight's splendour, There with joy thy praises render Unto Him whose grace unbounded Hath this wondrous banquet founded; High o'er all the heav'ns he reigneth, Yet to dwell with thee He deigneth!

Let the earth now praise the Lord

Author: H. Held Appears in 38 hymnals Lyrics: Let the earth now praise the Lord, Who hath truly kept His word, And the sinner's help and Friend Now at last to us doth send. What the fathers most desired, What the prophets' heart inspired, What they long'd for many a year, Stands fulfill'd in glory here. Abram's promised great reward, Zion's Helper, Jacob's Lord; Him of twofold race behold, Truly come, as long foretold. Welcome, O my Saviour, now! Hail! my portion, Lord, art Thou! Here too in my heart, I pray, Oh prepare Thyself a way. Enter, King of Glory, in! Purify the wastes of sin As Thou hast so often done; It belongs to Thee alone. As Thy coming was in peace, Noiseless, full of gentleness, Let the same mind dwell in me That was ever found in Thee. Bruise for me the serpent's head, That, set free from doubt and dread, I may cleave to Thee in faith, Safely kept through life and death! And when Thou dost come again As a glorious King to reign, I with joy may see Thy face, Freely ransom'd by Thy grace.

Not in anger, mighty God

Author: Albinus Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: Not in anger, mighty God, Not in anger smite us; We must perish if Thy rod Justly should requite us. We are nought, Sin hath brought, Lord, thy wrath upon us, Yet have mercy on us! Show me now a Father's love, And His tender patience, Heal my wounded soul, remove These too sore temptations! I am weak, Father, speak Thou of peace and gladness, Comfort Thou my sadness. Weary am I of my pain, Weary with my sorrow, Sighing still for help in vain, Longing for the morrow; Why wilt Thou Tarry now? Wilt Thou friendless leave me, And of hope bereave me? Hence, ye foes! He comes in grace, God hath deign'd to hear me; I may come before His face, He is inly near me; He o'erthrows All my foes, Death and hell are vanquish'd In Whose bonds I languish'd. Father, hymns to Thee we raise, Here and once in heaven! And the Son and spirit praise, Who our bonds have riven; Evermore We adore Thee whose grace hath stirr'd us, And whose pity heard us.

Ah Jesus, the merit

Author: Layritz Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: Ah Jesus, the merit Of all that Thou hast borne Maketh me inherit The crown that hath no thorn! Ah then, teach me duly To worship at Thy crossv Owning inly, truly, The Love that bore our loss. To sin, there, oh let me From henceforth daily die; Nor in death forget me, Then grant me life on high.

Jesus Christ, my sure Defence

Author: Louisa Henrietta of Brandenburgh Appears in 56 hymnals Lyrics: Jesus Christ, my sure Defence And my Saviour, ever liveth; Knowing this, my confidence Rests upon the hope it giveth, Though the night of death be fraught Still with many an anxious thought. Jesus, my Redeemer, lives! I too unto life must waken; He will have me where He is, Shall my courage then be shaken? Shall I fear? Or could the Head Rise and leave its members dead? Nay, too closely am I bound Unto Him by hope for ever; Faith's strong hand the Rock hath found, Grasped it, and will leave it never; Not the ban of death can part From its Lord the trusting heart. What now sickens, mourns, and sighs, Christ with Him in glory bringeth; Earthly is the seed and dies, Heavenly from the grave it springeth; Natural is the death we die, Spiritual our life on high. Then take comfort, nay, rejoice, For His members Christ will cherish; Fear not, they will know His voice, Though awhile they seem to perish, When the final trump is heard, And the deaf, cold grave is stirred. Laugh to scorn the gloomy grave, And at death no longer tremble, For the Lord, who comes to save, Round Him shall His saints assemble, Raising them o'er all their foes, Mortal weakness, fear, and woes. Only draw away your heart Now from pleasures base and hollow; Would ye there with Christ have part, Here His footsteps ye must follow; Fix your heart beyond the skies, Whither ye yourselves would rise!

In Death's strong grasp the Saviour lay

Author: Luther Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: In Death's strong grasp the Saviour lay, For our offences given; But now the Lord is risen to-day, And brings us life from heaven; Wherefore let us all rejoice And praise our God with cheerful voice, And sing loud Hallelujahs.--Hallelujah! No son of man could conquer Death, Such mischief sin had wrought us, For innocence dwelt not on earth, And therefore Death had brought us Into thraldom from of old, And ever grew more strong and bold, His shadow lay athwart us.--Hallelujah! But Jesus Christ, God's only Son, Hath come to conquer for us, Hath put away our sins, and won Death's power and title o'er us. Now 'tis but his form is left, For of his sting he is bereft Since Jesus will restore us.--Hallelujah! It was a wondrous war, I trow, When Life and Death contended; But Life hath triumphed o'er the foe, The reign of Death is ended; Yea, 'tis as the Scripture saith, That Christ in dying conquered Death, And from his realm ascended.--Hallelujah! Then let us keep the feast to-day That God Himself hath given; And His pure Word shall do away The old and evil leaven; Christ to-day will meet His own, And faith will feed on Him alone, The Living Bread from heaven.--Hallelujah!

Heavenward doth our journey tend

Author: Schmolck Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: Heavenward doth our journey tend, Here on earth we are but strangers, Towards our Promised Land we wend, Through a wilderness of dangers; Here we roam, a pilgrim band, Yonder is our native land. Heavenward stretch, my soul, thy wings, Thou canst claim a heavenly nature; Cleave not to these earthly things, Thou canst rest not in the creature. Every soul that God inspires, Back to Him, its Source, aspires. Heavenward! doth His Spirit cry, Oft as in His word I hear Him; Pointing to the rest on high Where I shall be ever near Him. When His word fills all my thought, Oft to heaven my soul is caught. Heavenward still I long to haste, When Thy supper, Lord, is given; Heavenly strength on earth I taste, Feeding on the Bread of Heaven; Such is e'en on earth our fare, Who Thy marriage feast will share. Heavenward! To that blessed home Death at last will surely lead me; All my trials overcome, Christ with life and joy will feed me; Who Himself hath gone before That we too might heavenward soar. Heavenward! This thall be my cry While a pilgrim here I wander, Passing earth's allurements by For the love of what is yonder; Heavenward all my being tends, Till in Heaven my journey ends.

Lord, on earth I dwell sad-hearted

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Neumann Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: Lord, on earth I dwell sad-hearted, Here I oft must mourn and sigh; Wherefore hast Thou then departed, Why ascendest Thou on high? Take me, take me hence with Thee, Or abide, Lord, still in me; Let Thy love and gifts be left, That I be not all bereft. Leave Thy heart still inly near me, Take mine hence where Thou art gone, Open heaven to me, and hear me When to Thee I cry alone; When I cannot pray, oh plead With Thy Father in my stead; Seated now at God's right hand, Help us here, Thy faithful band. Worldly joys I cast behind me, Let me choose the better part, And though mortal chains yet bind me, Heavenly be my thoughts and heart; That my time through faith may be Order'd for eternity; Till we rise, all perils oer, Whither Thou hast gone before. Then return, the promise keeping That was made to us of old; Raise the members that are sleeping Gnaw'd of death beneath the mould. Judge the evil world that deems Thy sure words but empty dreams; And for all our sorrows past Let us know Thy joy at last.

Ye servants of the Lord, who stand

Author: Lobwasser Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Ye servants of the Lord, who stand Within His temple night and day, To wait and watch for His command, Oh praise the Lord whom ye obey. Lift up your hands in praise and prayer, And thank Him in His holy place; Let heart and voice alike declare His wondrous glory and His grace. And God who earth and heaven hath made, And holds in being by His power, Be now from Zion your constant aid, And richest blessings o'er you shower!

Jesu, day by day

Author: Zinzendorf Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: Jesu, day by day Guide us on life's way; Nought of dangers will we reckon, Simply haste where Thou didst beckon, Lead us by the hand To our fatherland. Hard should seem our lot, Let us waver not, Never murmur at our crosses In dark days of grief and losses 'Tis through trial we Here must pass to Thee. When the heart must know Pain for others' woe, When beneath its own 'tis sinking, Give us patience, hope unshrinking, Fix our eyes, O Friend, On our Journey's end. Thus our path shall be Daily traced by Thee; Draw Thou nearer when 'tis rougher, Help us most when most we suffer, And when all is o'er, Ope to us Thy door!

Praise to the Lord! the Almighty, the King of creation!

Author: J. Neander Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 383 hymnals Lyrics: Praise to the Lord! the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near, Join me in glad adoration! Praise to the Lord! who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea so gently sustaineth; Hast thou not seen How thy desires have been Granted in what He ordaineth? Praise to the Lord! who doth prosper thy work and defend thee, Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee; Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee! Praise to the Lord! Oh let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him! Let the Amen Sound from His people again, Gladly for aye we adore Him!

I praise Thee, O my God and Father

Author: Mentzer Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: I praise Thee, O my God and Father, For all I am and all I have, The blessings that we daily gather, Ev'n from our cradle to our grave; For Thy rich grace hath scatter'd here Whate'er we need to help and cheer. I praise Thee, Saviour, whose compassion Hath brought Thee down to succour me; Thy pitying heart sought my salvation, Though keenest woes were heaped on Thee, Wrought me from bondage full release, Made me Thine own, and gave me peace. Thee too I praise, O Holy Spirit, By whose deep teachings I am made A heavenly kingdom to inherit, Who art my Comforter, my aid; Whate'er of good by me is done Is of Thy grace and light alone. And as my life is onward gliding, With each fresh scene anew I mark How Thou art holding me and guiding, Where all seems troubled, strange, and dark; When cares oppress and hopes depart, Thy light hath never failed my heart. Shall I not then be filled with gladness, Shall I not praise Thee evermore? And triumph o'er all fears and sadness, E'en when my cup of woe runs o'er? Though heaven and earth may pass away, I know Thy word stands fast for aye. Scripture: Luke 1:26-47

When anguish'd and perplex'd I lift my weary eyes

Author: Löwenstern, d. 1648 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: When anguish'd and perplex'd I lift my weary eyes Up to Thy hills, O Lord, and tell Thee all that grieves me, Thou hearken'st to my sighs, And never comfortless Thy inner presence leaves me. My help and my defence come, faithful God, from Thee, By whom were fix'd the heavens, and laid the earth's foundation; Man cannot succour me, Before Thy throne alone is refuge and salvation. Thou watchest that my foot should neither slip nor stray, Thou guidest me Thyself, though dark the course I travel; Thou pointest me the way, The snares of sin and earth for me Thou dost unravel. Guardian of Israel, Thou no rest or sleep dost know, Thy watchful eye beholds in earth's obscurest regions Who bravely meets Thy foe, And bears the Cross on high, still true to our allegiance. And when Thou bidd'st me leave this world of strife and pain, A steadfast hope in Thee, a quick release, oh grant me, And let me rise again, To dwell where death and war no more shall vex and haunt me.

I know the doom that must befall me

Author: S. Franck Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: I know the doom that must befall me, But know not when, or where, or how; It may be that my God will call me To-day, tomorrow, nay, or now; Ere yet this present hour is fled This living body may be dead. Lord, let me die to self each hour, And at the last Thy presence give, Then Death may try his utmost power, He can but make me truly live; Then welcome my last hour shall be When, where, and how it pleases Thee.

When my last hour is close at hand

Author: N. Hermann Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: When my last hour is close at hand, And I must hence betake me, Do Thou, Lord Jesus, by me stand, Nor let Thine aid forsake me; To Thy blest hands I now commend My soul, at this my earthly end, And Thou wilt safely keep it. My sins, dear Lord, disturb me sore, My conscience cannot slumber, But I will cleave to Thee the more, Though they the sands outnumber; I will remember Thou didst die, Will think on Thy most bitter cry, Thy sufferings shall uphold me. That I was graft into the Vine, Hence will I comfort borrow; For Thou wilt surely keep me Thine Through fear, and pain, and sorrow; Yea, though I die, I die to Thee, And Thou through death didst win for me The right to life eternal. Since Thou didst leave the grave again, It cannot be my dwelling; Thou art in heaven--this soothes my pain, All fear of death dispelling, For Thou wilt have me where Thou art, And so with joy I can depart To be with Thee for ever. To Thee I now stretch out mine arms, And gladly hence betake me; I sleep at peace from all alarms, No human voice can wake me. But Christ is with me through the strife, And He will bear me into life, And open heaven before me.

We all believe in One true God

Author: Catherine Winkworth Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: We all believe in One true God, Maker of the earth and heaven; The Father, who to us in love Hath the claim of children given. He in soul and body feeds us, All we want His hand provides us; Thro' all snares and perils leads us, Watches that no harm betides us; He cares for us, Cares for us by day and night, All things are govern'd by His might. And we believe in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, our Lord, possessing An equal Godhead, throne and might, Through whom descends the Father's blessing; Conceivèd of the Holy Spirit, Born of Mary, virgin mother; That lost man might inherit Made true man, our Elder Brother, Was crucified bor sinful men, And raised by God to life again. And we confess the Holy Ghost, Who from Son and Father floweth, The Comforter of fearful hearts, Who all precious gifts bestoweth; In whome all the Church hath union, Who maintains the Saints' Communion; We believe our sins forgiven, And that life with God in heaven, When we are raised again, shall be Our portion in eternity.

Ye heav'ns, oh haste your dews to shed

Author: J. Franck Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: Ye heav'ns, oh haste your dews to shed, Ye clouds, rain gladness on our head, Thou earth, behold the time of grace, And blossom forth in righteousness! O living Sun, with joy break forth, And pierce the gloomy clefts of earth; Behold, the mountains melt away Like wax beneath Thine ardent ray! O Life-dew of the Churches, come, And bid this arid desert bloom! The sorrows of Thy people see, And take our human flesh on Thee. Refresh the parch'd and drooping mind, The broken limb in mercy bind, Us sinners from our guilt release, And fill us with Thy heavenly peace. O wonder! night no more is night! Comes then at last the long'd-for light? Ah yes, Thou shinest, O true Sun, In whom are God and man made one!

Redeemer of the nations, come!

Author: St. Ambrose; J. Franck Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: Redeemer of the nations, come! Ransom of earth, here make Thy home! Bright Sun, oh dart Thy flame to earth, For so shall God in Christ have birth! Thou comest from Thy kingly throne, O Son of God, the Virgin's Son! Thou Hero of a twofold race, Dost walk in might earth's darkest place. Thou stoopest once to suffer here, And risest o'er the starry sphere; Hell's gates at thy descent were riven, Thy ascent is to highest Heaven. One with the Father! Prince of might! O'er nature's realm assert Thy right, Our sickly bodies pine to know Thy heavenly strength, Thy living glow, How bright Thy lowly manger beams! Down earth's dark vale its glory streams, The splendour of Thy natal night Shines through all time in deathless light.

Rejoice, rejoice, ye Christians

Author: Anon. Appears in 29 hymnals Lyrics: Rejoice, rejoice, ye Christians, With all your hearts this morn! O hear the blessed tidings, "The Lord, the Christ, is born," Now brought us by the angels That stand about God's throne; Oh lovely are the voices ||:That make such tidings known.:|| Oh hearken to their singing, "This Child shall be your Friend, The Father so hath will'd it, That thus your woes should end; The Son is freely given, That in Him ye may have The Father's grace and blessing, ||:And know He loves to save.:|| Nor deem the form too lowly That clothes Him at this hour; For know ye what it hideth? 'Tis God's almighty power. Though now within the manger So poor and weak He lies, He is the Lord of all things, ||:He reigns above the skies.:|| Sin, Death, and Hell, and Satan Have lost the victory; This Child shall overthrow them, As ye shall surely see; Their wrath shall nought avail them, Fear not, their reign is o'er; This Child shall overthrow them,-- ||:Oh hear and doubt no more.":||

We Christians may rejoice to-day

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Anon.; Gaspar Fugger Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: We Christians may rejoice to-day, When Christ was born to comfort and to save us; Who thus believes no longer grieves, For none are lost who grasp the hope He gave us. O wondrous joy, that God most high Should take our flesh, and thus our race should honour; A virgin mild hath borne this Child, Such grace and glory God hath put upon her. Sin brought us grief, but Christ relief, When down to earth He came for our salvation; Since God with us is dwelling thus, Who dares to speak the Christian's condemnation? Then hither throng, with happy song To Him whose birth and death are our assurance; Through whom are we at last set free From sins and burdens that surpassed endurance. Yes, let us praise our God and raise Loud hallelujahs to the skies above us The bliss bestowed to-day by God, To ceaseless thankfulness and joy should move us.

Thee, O Immanuel, we praise

Author: Gerhardt Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: Thee, O Immanuel, we praise, The Prince of Life and Fount of Grace, The Morning Star, the Heav'nly Flower, The Virgin's Son, the Lord of Power. Hallelujah. With all Thy saints, Thee, Lord, we sing, Praise, honour, thanks to Thee we bring, That Thou, O long-expected guest, Hast come at last to make us blest! Hallelujah. Since first the world began to be, How many a heart hath long'd for Thee; Long years our fathers hoped of old Their eyes might yet Thy Light behold: Hallelujah. The prophets cried; "Ah, would He came To break the fetters of our shame: That help from Zion came to men, Israel were glad, and prosper'd then!" Hallelujah. Now art Thou here; we know Thee now, In lowly manger lieth Thou; A child, yet makest all things great, Poor, yet is earth Thy robe of state. Hallelujah. From Thee alone all gladness flows, Who yet shalt bear such bitter woes Earth's light and comfort Thou shalt be, Yet none shall watch to comfort Thee. Hallelujah. All heavens are Thine, yet Thou dost come To sojourn in a stranger's home; Thou hangest on Thy mother's breast Who art the joy of spirits blest. Hallelujah. Now fearless I can look on Thee, From sin and grief Thou sett'st me free; Thou bearest wrath, Thou conquerest Death, Fear turns to joy Thy glance beneath. Hallelujah. Thou art my Head, my Lord Divine, I am Thy member, wholly Thine, And in Thy Spirit's strength would still Serve Thee according to Thy will. Hallelujah. Thus will I sing Thy praises here With joyful spirit year by year; And they shall sound before Thy throne, Where time nor number more are known. Hallelujah.

How brightly beams the Morning Star!

Author: J. A. Schlegel Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: How brightly beams the Morning Star! What sudden radiance from afar Doth glad us with its shining, Brightness of God that breaks our night And fills the darken'd souls with light Who long for truth were pining! Thy Word, Jesu, Inly feeds us, Rightly leads us, Life bestowing; Praise, oh praise such love o'erflowing. Thou here my Comfort, there my Crown, Thou King of Heaven, who camest down To dwell as man beside me; My heart doth praise Thee o'er and o'er, If Thou art mine I ask no more, Be wealth or fame denied me; Thee I seek now; None who proves Thee, None who loves Thee Finds Thee fail him; Lord of life, Thy powers avail him! Through Thee alone can I be blest, Then deep be on my heart imprest The love that Thou hast borne me; So make it ready to fulfil With burning zeal Thy holy will, Though men may vex or scorn me; Saviour, let me Never lose Thee, For I choose Thee, Thirst to know Thee; All I am and have I owe Thee! O God, our Father far above, Thee too I Praise, for all the love Thou in Thy Son dost give me! In Him am I made one with Thee, My Brother and my Friend is He; Shall aught affright or grieve me? He is Greatest, Best, and Highest, Ever nighest To the weakest; Fear no foes, if Him thou seekest! O praise to Him who come to save, Who conquer'd death and burst the grave; Each day new praise resoundeth To Him the Lamb who once was slain, The Friend whom none shall trust in vain, Whose grace for aye aboundeth; Sing, ye Heavens, Tell the story Of His glory, Till His praises Flood with light Earth's darkest places.

Is thy heart athirst to know

Author: Laurenti Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: Is thy heart athirst to know That the King of heav'n and earth Deigns to dwell with man below, Yea, hath stoop'd to mortal birth? Search the Word with ceaseless care Till thou find this treasure there. With the sages from afar Journey on o'er sea and land, Till thou see the Morning Star O'er thy heart unchanging stand, Then shalt thou behold His face Full of mercy, truth, and grace. For if Christ be born within, Soon that likeness shall appear Which the heart had lost through sin, God's own image fair and clear, And the soul serene and bright Mirrors back His heavenly light. Jesus, let me seek for nought But that Thou shouldst dwell in me Let this only fill my thought, How I may grow liker Thee, Through this earthly care and strife, Through the calm eternal life. With the wise who know Thee right, Thongh the world accounts them fools, I will praise Thee day and night; I will order by Thy rules All my life, that it may be FUN with praise and love of Thee.

Am I on earth alone and friendless stranger?

Author: Raiszner Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Am I on earth alone and friendless stranger? When shall these days be past of fear and danger, When shall I find some respite, some relief, From this unsleeping pain, this haunting grief? The joyful sun may bring another morning, I wake to care, to conscience' voice of warning; The soft moon comes with silent night and sleep, And bringeth nought to me but time to weep. My heart and soul faint, smitten by Thine arrow, Keen as a fire that pierceth to the marrow; From morn to eventide where'er I flee I find no hiding-place, great God, from Thee. Vain are my prayers, vainly I weep my errors, While Thou dost strive against me with Thy terrors; The zeal of Thy just anger and Thy might Have plunged my soul in blackest depths of night. Oh that I had a dove's swift wings, I'd hie me To some far mountain-top where none came nigh me! Yet could I not escape His mighty hand Before whom all things bare and open stand. Nay, all He sends me let me suffer rather, Though still His angry storms around me gather; A willing heart and patient mind, O God, I bring to Thy severe but righteous rod. Much have I sinn'd, and utterly I perish, If memory of my sin Thou still will cherish; Yet, Lord of Hosts, doth not Thy Word proclaim The Merciful is Thy most glorious name!

Lord, to Thee I make confession

Author: J. Franck Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: Lord, to Thee I make confession, I have sinn'd and gone astray, I have multiplied transgression, Chosen for myself my way; Forced at last to see my errors, Lord, I tremble at Thy terrors. But from Thee how can I hide me, Thou, O God, art everywhere; Refuge from Thee is denied me, Or by land or sea or air; Nor death's darkness can enfold me So that Thou shouldst not behold me. Yet though conscience' voice appall me, Father, I will seek Thy face; Though Thy child I dare not call me, Yet accept me to Thy grace; Do not for my sins forsake me, Let not yet Thy wrath o'ertake me. For Thy Son hath suffer'd for me, And the blood He shed for sin, That can heal'me and restore me, Quench this burning fire within; 'Tis alone His cross can vanquish These dark fears and soothe this anguish. Then on Him I cast my burden, Sink it in the depths below! Let me feel Thy inner pardon, Wash me, make me white as snow. Let Thy Spirit leave me never, Make me only Thine for ever!

Here, O my God, low at Thy feet I bend me

Author: Anon. Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Here, O my God, low at Thy feet I bend me, Ready to suffer whatsoe'er Thou send me, Yet look on me, great God, with pitying eyes, Reward me not for mine iniquities. My heart hath cherish'd sin, and fear'd no morrow, Loved the broad, easy road that ends in sorrow; Till now I learn, O sin, how keen thy smart, O wrath of God, how terrible thou art! Can I escape no I more? will no one find me Some help to break the heavy chains that bind me? Will man nor creature show me any place Where I may flee and hide me from God's face? Nay, I must flee to Him who can deliver, In whom our life and hope are hid for ever; What all the world must unaccomplish'd leave, Thou, for Thou art Almighty, canst achieve. Think on the covenant Thou hast never broken, Think on the steadfast word Thyself hast spoken, Know that I am a God, Thy promise saith, Who hath no pleasure in a sinner's death. Then let the arms of love be thrown around me Have pity on me, Thou who thus hast found me, Call back Thy sheep that, wandering far astray, Was lost in sin, nor knew the homeward way. O God, most merciful! my thankful spirit Adores the goodness that I did not merit; 'T is meet in praising Thee my time I spend, Here, and above, where praise shall never end.

When o'er my sins I sorrow

Author: Gesenius Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: When o'er my sins I sorrow, Lord, I will look to Thee, And hence my comfort borrow, That Thou wast slain for me! Yea, Lord, Thy precious blood was spilt For me, O most unworthy, To take away my guilt. Then let Thy woes, Thy patience, My heart with strength inspire To vanquish all temptations, And spurn all low desire; This thought I fain would cherish most-- What pain my soul's redemption To Thee, O Saviour, cost! Whate'er may be the burden, The cross here on me laid; Be shame or want my guerdon, I'll bear it with Thine aid; Give patience, give me strength to take Thee for my bright example, And all the world forsake. And let me do to others As Thou hast done to me, Love all men as my brothers, And serve them willingly, With ready heart, nor seek my own, But as Thou, Lord, hast help'd us, From purest love alone. And let Thy cross upbear me With strength, when I depart; Tell me that nought can tear me From my Redeemer's heart, But since my trust is in Thy grace Thou wilt accept me yonder, Where I shall see Thy face!

Alas, dear Lord, what law then hast Thou broken

Author: Catherine Winkworth; J. Heerman Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: Alas, dear Lord, what law then hast Thou broken, That suck sharp sentence should on The be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession-- What dark transgression? They crown His head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Him, With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Him, They give Him gall to drink, they still decry Him,-- They crucify Him. Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish It is my sins for which my Lord must languish; Yes, all the wrath, the woe He doth inherit, 'T is I do merit! What strangest punishmnent is suffer'd yonder!-- The Shepherd dies for sheep that loved to wander! The Master pays the debts His servants owe Him, Who would not know Him. There was no spot in me by sin untainted, Sick with its venom all my heart had fainted; My heavy guilt to hell had well-nigh brought me, Such woe it wrought me. O wondrous love! whose depths no heart hath sounded, That brought Thee here by foes and thieves surrounded; All worldly pleasures, heedless, I was trying, While Thou wert dying! O mighty King! no time can dim Thy glory! How shall I spread abroad Thy wondrous story? How shall I find some worthy gift to proffer? What dare we offer? For vainly doth our human wisdom ponder-- Thy woes, Thy mercy still transcend our wonder. Oh how should I do aught that could delight Thee! Can I requite Thee? Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee, I can renounce whate'er doth vex or grieve Thee, And quench with thoughts of Thee and prayers most lowly, All fires unholy. But since my strength alone will ne'er suffice me To crucify desires that still entice me, To all good deeds, oh let Thy Spirit win me, And reign within me! I'll think upon Thy mercy hour by hour, I'll love Thee so that earth must lose her power; To do Thy will shall be my foic endeavour Henceforth for ever. Whate'er of earthly good this life may grant me I'll rlsk for Thee,--no shame, no cross shall daunt me; I shall not fear what man can do to harm me, Nor death alarm me. But worthless is my sacrifice, I own it, Yet, Lord, for love's sake Thou wilt not disown it; Thou wilt accept my gift in Thy great meekness, Nor shame my weakness. And when, dear Lord, before Thy throne in heaven To me the crown of joy at last is given, Where sweetest hymns Thy saints for ever raise Thee, I too shall praise Thee!

When on the cross the Saviour hung

Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: When on the cross the Saviour hung, And that sore load that on Him weigh'd With bitter pangs his nature wrung, Seven words amid His pain He said: Oh let them well to heart be laid! "Father, forgive these men;" He spake; "For lo! they know not what they do, Nor of my sufferings vengeance take!" And when we sin in error too, For us, dear Lord, this prayer renew! He thought upon the thief, and said,-- "Thou shalt behold my Paradise With me, ere yet this day be fled." Lord, see us too with pitying eyes, And raise us from our miseries! His mother stood beside Him there; "Behold thy son! Oh let her find A son, O John, in thy true care," Lord, care for those we leave behind, Nor let the world prove all unkind! Once more He saith,--"I thirst, I thirst!" O Prince of Life! that we might be Rescued from death, Thou dar'st the worst. So dost Thou long to set us free! Not fruitless be that thirst in Thee! Again, "My God, My God," He cried, Ah why dost Thou forsake me thus?" Thou art forsaken at this tide, To win acceptance, Lord, for us; Oh comfort deep and marvellous! He saith,--"Lo! it is finish'd now!" Saviour, Thy perfect work is done! O make us faithful, Lord, as Thou, No trial and no cross to shun Till all Thou lay'st on us be done. And last,--"My Father, to Thine hands My parting soul I now commend." Lord, when my spirit trembling stands Upon life's verge, this cry I send To Thee, and with Thy words I end. Whoso shall ponder oft these words When long-past sins his soul alarm, Shall find the hope Thy cross accords, And in Thy grace a healing balm That brings the wounded conscience calm. Lord Jesu Christ, who diedst for us, This one thing grant us evermore; To ponder o'er Thy passion thus, Till truer, deeper than before We learn to love Thee and adore! Text Sources: Ancient

Lord Jesus, who, our souls to save

Author: G. Werner Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: Lord Jesus, who, our souls to save, Didst rest and slumber in the grave, Now grnt us all in Thee to rest, And here to live as seems Thee best. Give us the strength, the dauntless faith, That Thou hast purchased with Thy death, And lead us to that glorious place Where we shall see the Father's face. O Lamb of God! who once wast slain, We thank Thee for that bitter pain! Let us partake Thy death, that we May enter into life with Thee!

Ere yet the dawn hath fill'd the skies

Author: J. Heermann Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: Ere yet the dawn hath fill'd the skies Behold my Saviour Christ arise, He chaseth from us sin and night, And brings us joy and life and light. Hallelujah. O stronger Thou than Death and Hell, Where is the foe Thou canst not quell? What heavy stone Thou canst not roll From off the prison'd anguish'd soul? Hallelujah. If Jesus lives, can I be sad? I know He loves me, and am glad; Though all the world were dead to me, Enough, O Christ, if I have Thee! Hallelujah. He feeds me, comforts and defends, And when I die His angel sends To bear me whither He is gone, For of His own He loseth none. Hallelujah. No more to fear or grief I bow, God and the angels love me now; The joys prepared for me to-day Drive fear and mourning far away; Hallelujah. Strong Champion! For this comfort see The whole world brings her thanks to Thee; And once we too shall raise above More sweet and loud the song we love! Hallelujah.

Holy Ghost! my Comforter!

Author: Anon. Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: Holy Ghost! my Comforter! Now from highest heav'n appear, Shed Thy gracious radiance here. Come to them who suffer dearth, With Thy gifts of priceless worth, Lighten all who dwell on earth! Thou the heart's most precious guest, Thou of comforters the best, Give to us, th' o'er-laden, rest! Come, in Thee our toll is sweet, Shelter from the noon-day heat, From whom sorrow flieth fleet! Blessed Sun! Oh let Thy rays Fill with joy and warmth and grace Every heart that truly prays. What without Thy aid is wrought, Skilful deed or wisest thought, God will count but vain and nought. Cleanse us, Lord, from sinful stain, O'er the parchèd heart oh rain, Heal the wounded from its pain. Bend the stubborn will to Thine, Melt the cold with fire divine, Erring hearts aright incline. Grant us, Lord, who cry to Thee, Steadfast in the faith to be, Give Thy gifts of charity: May we live in holiness, And in death find happiness, And abide with Thee in bliss!

Most High and Holy Trinity!

Author: Scheffler Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Most Hight and Holy Trinity! Lyrics: Most Hight and Holy Trinity! O Thou, who of Thy mercy mild Hast form'd me here in time to be Thy image and Thy loving child, Oh let me love Thee day and night, With all my soul, with all my might; O come, Thyself my sould prepare, And make Thy dwelling ever there. Father! replenish with Thy grace This longing heart that would be Thine, Make it Thy quiet dwelling-place, Thy inner consecrated shrine! Forgive that oft my spirit wears Her time and strength in trivial cares, Enfold her in Thy changeless peace, So she from all but Thee may cease! O God the Son! Thy wisdom's light Now on my darken'd reason pour; Forgive that things of sense and sight Have been her only joy of yore; Henceforth let every thought and deed On Thee be fix'd, from Thee proceed; Draw me to Thee, for I would rise Above these earthly vanities! O Holy Ghost! Thou fire of love! Enkindle with Thy flame my will; Come with Thy strength, Lord, from above, Help me Thy bidding to fulfil: Forgive that I so oft have done What I as sinful ought to shun; Let me with pure and quenchless fire Thy favour and Thyself desire. Most High and Holy Trinity! O draw me now away far hence, And fix upon eternity All powers alike of soul and sense! Make me at one within; at One With Thee on earth; when life is done Take me to dwell in light with Thee, Most High and Holy Trinity!

Who are those that, fare before me

Author: Schenk, d. 1727 Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: Who are those that, fare before me, Round the throne of God I see, Shining as the stars in glory, Crown'd with light and purity? Hallelujahs, hark! they sing, Solemn praise to God they bring. Who are those array'd in brightness, Clothed in righteousness divine, Wearing robes of dazzling whiteness, That unstain'd shall ever shine, And can never more decay,-- Whence came all this fair array? They are those whose hearts were riven Here with sorrow, grief, and care, Who by day and night have striven With the mighty God in prayer; Now their warfare finds its close, God hath ended all their woes. They are those who, daily serving Here as priests before their Lord, Offer'd up with faith unswerving Soul and body at His word; Now within the Holy place They behold Him face to face. As the hunted hart hath panted For the river fresh and clear, So their hearts with longing fainted For the Living Fountain here. Now their thirst is quench'd, they dwell With the Lord they loved so well. I too stretch my hands with longing Thither, Jesus, day by day, While my foes are round me thronging, In Thy house on earth I pray,-- Let me sink not in the war, Drive for me my foes afar. Thus, O Lord, in earth and heaven With Thy servants cast my lot, Let my sins be all forgiven, In my need forsake me not; Near the throne where Thou dost shine May a place at last be mine!

Thou virgin soul! O thou

Author: F. J. Burmeister Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Thou virgin soul! O thou The crown of woman's story, Thy Joseph's bliss and glory, Thy kinswoman thou seekest now, There thy faith to cheer and stir Through what God hath wrought for her. My faith, alas! is weak, And where it sees not plainly It strives to grasp but vainly, And scarcely cares new strength to seek; Seeing now what God can do, May my faith grow stronger too! Thou Pearl of women, here Hast to His will resign'd thee, Thou wilt not look behind thee; Thy tender heart, towards one so dear To thy friends, doth warmly glow, Loving service fain would show. - God! I lament to Thee, My will towards good is idle, And yet I scarce can bridle Its sinful impulses in me; May my course hereafter prove Rich in good works and in love! At last thou goest forth, Most loving soul and fairest, With thee thy Lord thou bearest; The Father's Word come down to earth. Happy thou! that He will be Thus companion unto thee. The world is such a place, Where we are pilgrims only, And we must fear, if lonely We meet the end that comes apace. Jesus! let me then by faith Walk with Thee through life and death!

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come

Author: Anon. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come, And visit all the souls of Thine: Thou hast inspired our hearts with life; Inspire them now with life divine. Thou art the Comforter, the gift Of God most high; the fire of love, The everlasting spring ofjoy, And holy unction from above. Thy gifts are manifold; Thou writ'st God's laws in every faithful heart; The promise of the Father, Thou Dost heavenly eloquence impart. Enlighten our dark souls, till they Thy love, Thy heavenly love embrace; And since we are by nature frail Assist us with Thy saving grace. Drive far from us the mortal foe, And grant us to have peace within; That, with Thy light and guidance blest, We may escape the snares of sin. Teach us the Father to confess, And Son, who from the grave revived; And, with the Father and the Son, Thee, Holy Ghost, from both derived. With Thee, O Father, therefore may The Son, who was from death restor'd, And sacred Comforter, One God, To endless ages be adored! Text Sources: Veni Creator Spiritus

Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Bogatsky Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden Didst fire the watchmen of the Church's youth, And against ev'ry foe embolden, To witness day and night th'eternal truth, Whose voices through the world are ringing still, And bringing hosts to know and do Thy will: Soon may that fire from heaven be lent us, That swift from land to land its flame may leap! Soon, Lord, that,priceless boon be sent us Of faithful servants, fit for Thee to reap The hnrvest of tho soul,--look down nnd view How great the harvest, but the labourers few. Lord, to our earnest prayer now hearken, The prayer we offer at Thy Son's command, For, lo! while storms around us darken, Thy children's hearts are stirr'd in every land, To cry for help, with fervent soul, to Thee; O hear us, Lord, and speak: "Thus let it be!" Oh speedily that help be granted! Send forth evangelists, in spirit strong, Arm'd with Thy Word, a host undaunted, Bold to attack the rule of ancient wrong, And let them all the earth for Thee reclaim, To be Thy kingdom and to know Thy name! Grant that for which Thy people calleth! Send down Thy promised Spirit, Lord, in might, Before whom every barrier falleth, And let it thus at evening-time be light; Oh rend the heavens, and make Thy presence felt, The chains that bind us at Thy touch would melt. Let Zion's paths lie waste no longer, Remove the hindrances that there have lain, And let Thy Word go forth to conquer; Destroy false doctrine, root out notions vain, Set free from hirelings, let the Church and school Bloom as a garden 'neath thy prospering rule.

Thy parents' arms now yield thee

Author: A. Knapp Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: Thy parents' arms now yield thee, With lover all glowing warm, To Him who best can shield thee, To that Eternal Arm That bids the dead arise, And earth and heav'n upholdeth, That tender babes enfoldeth, And leads them to the skies. Wash'd in the blood that gushes From out His wounded heart, Wrapp'd in the peace that hushes All earthly woe and smart, Begin thy pilgrimage, And seek, as more thou learnest, With wisdom glad yet earnest, Thy proper heritage. Oh sweet shall sound the voices That hail thee from above, Where heaven's bright host rejoices Before the Eternal Love: "Now past is all thy strife, And thou canst wander never, Then bless the hour for ever That call'd thee into life!

From Thy heav'nly home

Author: Marot Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: From Thy heav'nly home, Son of God, make known Now Thy pow'r, Thy Spirit send us, Strength for this great work to lend us, That we all may be Wholly giv'n to Thee. Thou our hearts prepare, Shed Thy gladness there, That we boldly may confess Thee As our only Lord, and bless Thee Whose most precious blood Flow'd to work our good. Draw our hearts above, Fill them with Thy love, So to keep the vows we offer, Scorning all that earth can proffer, Truly day by day Walking in Thy way. And as we draw near For Thy blessing here, May Thy grace in heavenly showers Quicken all our inner powers, And Thy light and peace In our hearts increase. Let Thy Spirit, Lord, Promised in Thy Word, Keep us steadfastly in union With Thy faithful saints' communion, Till in yon blest place We behold Thy face!

Oh how could I forget Him

Author: Kern, died 1835 Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: Oh how could I forget Him, Who ne'er forgetteth me? Or tell the love that let Him Descend to set me free? Have I not seen Him dying For us on yonder tree? Have I not heard him crying, Arise and follow me? For ever will I love Him Who saw my hopeless plight, Who felt my sorrows move Him, And brought me life and light; Whose arm shall be around me When my last hour is come, And suffer none to wound me, Though dark the passage home. He gives me pledges holy, His body and His blood, He lifts the scorn'd, the lowly, He makes my courage good, For He will reign within me, And shed His graces there; The heaven He died to win me Can I then fail to share? In joy and sorrow ever Shine through me, Blessed Heart, Who bleeding for us, never Didst shrink from sorest smart! Whate'er I've lov'd, or striven, Or borne, I bring to Thee, Now let Thy heart and heaven Stand open, Lord, to me.

Now hush your cries, and shed no tear

Author: N. Hermann Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: Now hush your cries, and shed no tear, On such death none should look with fear; He died a faithful Christian man, And with his death true life began. Coffin and grave we deck with care, His body reverently we bear, It is not dead but rests in God, And softly sleeps beneath the sod. It seems as all were over now,-- The heavy limbs, the soulless brow,-- Yet through these rigid limbs once more A nobler life, ere long, shall pour. These dead dry bones again shall feel New warmth and vigour through them steal Reknit and living they shall soar On high where Christ lives evermore. This body, lying stiff and stark, Shall rise unharm'd from out the dark, And swiftly mount up through the skies Even as the spirit heavenwards flies. The buried grain of wheat must die, Wither'd and worthless long must lie, Yet springs to light all sweet and fair, And proper fruits shall richly bear: Even so this body made of dust, To earth we once again entrust, And painless it shall slumber here, Until the Last Great Day appear. God breathed into this house of clay The spirit that hath pass'd away, Christ gave the true courageous mind, The noble heart, ye no more find. Now earth has hid it from our eyes, Till God shall bid it wake and rise, Who ne'er the creature will forget, On whom His image He hath set. Ah would that promised Day were here, When Christ shall once again appear; When He shall call, nor one be lost, To endless life earth's buried host!

The precious seed of weeping

Author: Spitta Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: The precious seed of weeping Today we sow once more, The form of one now sleeping, Whose pilgrimage is o'er. Ah! death but safely lands him Where we too would attain; Our Father's voice demands him, And death to him is gain. He has what we are wanting, He sees what we believes, The sins on earth so haunting Have there no power to grieve; Safe in His Saviour's keepings Who sent him calm release,-- 'Tis only we are weeping, He dwells in perfect peace. The crown of life he weareth. He bears the shining palm, The "Holy, holy," heareth, And joins the angels' psalm; But we poor pilgrims wander Still through this land of woe, Till we shall meet him yonder, And all his joy shall know.

What shall I, a sinner, do?

Author: Flittner Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: What shall I, a sinner, do? Whither shall I turn for aid? Conscience waking brings to view Sins that make me sore afraid. This my confidence shall be, Jesus, I will cleave to Thee. True, I have transgress'd Thy will, Oft have grieved Thee by my sin, Yet I know Thou lov'st me still, For I hear Thy voice within; Then, though sin accuses me, Jesus, I will cleave to Thee. Here the Christians oft must bear Many a cross and bitter smart If their lot in this I share, Shall I waver or depart? Loyal still my heart shall be, Jesus, still I cleave to Thee. Well I know this life of ours Is but as a fleeting dream; Round us darkness ever lowers, Death is nearer than we deem; Who knows what to-day may see? Jesus, I will cleave to Thee. If I die, I do but cease Sooner from this toil and care, And I rest in perfect peace In the grave, since Thou wert there; There Thy light shall comfort me, There too I will cleave to Thee. Then, Lord Jesu, Thou art mine, Till Thou bring me to that place Where I shall for ever shine In Thy light, and see Thy face: Blessed will that haven be! Jesus, I will cleave to Thee.

Lord Jesu Christ, in Thee alone

Author: Schneesing Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: Lord Jesu Christ, in Thee alone My only hope on earth I place, For other comforter is none, No help have I but in Thy grace. There is no man nor creature here, No angel in the heav'nly sphere, Who at my need can succour me; I cry to Thee, For Thou canst end my misery. My sin is very sore and great, I weep and mourn its load beneath; O free me from this heavy weight, My Saviour, through Thy precious death; And with my Father for me plead That Thou hast suffer'd in my stead; From me the burden then is roll'd, And I lay hold On Thy dear promises of old. And of Thy mercy now bestow True Christian faith on me, O Lord! That all the sweetness I may know That in Thy holy cross is stored; Love Thee o'er earthly pride or pelf, And love my neighbour as myself; And when at last is come my end, Be Thou my Friend, From all assaults my soul defend. Glory to God in highest heaven, The Father of eternal love; To His clear Son, for sinners given, Whose watchful grace we daily prove; To God the Holy Ghost on high; Oh ever be His comfort nigh, And teach us, free from sin and fear, To please Him here, And serve Him in the sinless sphere!

Our Father, Thou in heav'n above

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Luther Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: Our Father, Thou in heav'n above, Who biddest us to dwell in love, As brethren of one family, And cry for all we need to Thee; Teach us to mean the words we say, And from the inmost heart to pray. All hallow'd be Thy name, O Lord! Oh let us firmly keep Thy Word, And lead, according to Thy name, A holy life, untouch'd by blame; Let no false teachings do us hurt-- All poor deluded souls convert. Thy kingdom come! Thine let it be In time, and through eternity! Oh let Thy Holy Spirit dwell With us, to rule and guide us well; From Satan's mighty power and rage Preserve Thy Church from age to age. Thy will be done on earth, O Lord, As where in heaven Thou art adored! Patience in time of grief below, Obedience true through weal and woe; Strength, tempting wishes to control That thwart Thy will within the soul. Give us to-day our daily bread, Let us be duly clothed and fed, And keep Thou from our homes afar Famine and pestilence and war, That we may live in godly peace, Unvex'd by cares and avarice. Forgive our sins, that they no more May grieve and haunt us as before, As we forgive their trespasses Who unto us have done amiss; Thus let us dwell in charity, And serve each other willingly. Into temptation lead us not, And when the foe doth war and plot Against our souls on every hand, Then, arm'd with faith, oh may we stand Against him as a valiant host, Through comfort of the Holy Ghost Deliver us from evil, Lord, The days are dark and foes abroad; Redeem us from the second death, And when we yield our dying breath, Console us, grant us calm release, And take our souls to Thee in peace. Amen! that is, so let it be! Strengthen our faith and trust in Thee, That we may doubt not, but believe That what we ask, we shall receive; Thus in Thy name and at Thy word We say Amen, now hear us, Lord!

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