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The peace of God surpassing thought

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: The peace of God surpassing thought, From heaven into our minds come down; That peace on earth which Jesus brought, When for the cross He left his crown:-- That peace with God, which Jesus made, Our daysman and our surety He, 113 Whose outstretch'd hands on both were laid, The sinner and the Deity:-- That peace be ours; so shall we prove, As faith, and hope, and love increase, That Christ's disciples live and move In the pure element of peace. Assembling here, an humble band, Our covenantal pledge to take, We pass the cup from hand to hand, From heart to heart, for His dear sake. Jesus, Thyself to us draw nigh, And speak Thy salutation-word, Say "Peace be with you!" while we cry, Like those of old,--"It is the Lord!" Our Lord! our God! Thy Spirit's seal Impress on our recorded vow, And may our peaceful lives reveal The truth of what we witness now. Topics: Covenant of peace

Come to the throne of Grace

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Come to the throne of Grace:--it stands At all times, every where; With humbled hearts and holy hands, Let us assemble there. On the whole earth's expanded face, 'Tis best to tarry there, For nearest heaven must be the place, Where God meets man in prayer. In the same moment, at that throne, Were all who breathe the air, In multitude, or each alone, Found offering faithful prayer:-- 116 No thought, no word, no sigh, in vain, Conceived, or utter'd there, Could miss the mark; like genial rain Blessings would fall on prayer. When field and forest, plant and flower The dews of morning share, Blade, bud, leaf, blossom, in one hour, Alike are water'd there. To-day while countless Sabbath bands Are gathering every where, Let us with them lift hearts and hands, And all unite in Prayer. Topics: Communion of Saints; Lord's Day worship

My God, beneath Thy watching eye

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: My God, beneath Thy watching eye, I laid me down and slept; Thy tender mercy, ever nigh, In peace my spirit kept. Under the shadow of Thy wings, My weary limbs reposed, And, undisturb'd by earthly things, A day of labour closed. Safe in Thine everlasting arms, That compass'd me around, Body and soul, from outward harms, And inward fears were found. Thus, till the morn in beauty broke, My sleep was sweet to me; Thy voice then call'd me, I awoke, And found myself with Thee. Humbly beside my couch I knelt, And while I strove to pray, The earnest in my heart I felt Of blessings through the day. Oh! oft, to cheer me, to and fro, By restless passions driven, Such nights of calm from care and woe, Such days of hope be given. Topics: Morning

O come, let us raise

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 5.5.5.5 D Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: O come, let us raise Our tribute of song; Thanksgiving and praise To Jesus belong:-- He came from above Our bliss to begin, Make perfect in love, And free us from sin. 357 The old and the young, His people by choice, With heart, soul, and tongue, In Him may rejoice:-- We meet Him to-day Triumphantly crown'd, And welcome His way, In chorus around. Hosanna!--that word To children is dear; To Jesus our Lord, We'll echo it here;-- Let worldlings despise, And enemies rail, Hosannas shall rise, Hosannas prevail. God's temple shall ring, While under His eye, Hosanna we sing, For Jesus draws nigh: Hosanna! our breath Through life shall proclaim; Hosanna! in death, In glory, the same! Topics: Hosanna to Christ; Old and Young Praising God; Young and old praising God

Words of eternal life to me

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: Words of eternal life to me, O may my faith receive the whole; Bound with my heart-strings, let them be Hid in the secret of my soul. Though heaven and earth shall pass away, These words of prophecy are sure, Unchangeable amidst decay, And pure as God himself is pure. Whoe'er to these shall add alloy, Or take one sacred fragment thence, Them and their works will God destroy; His arm shall be His truth's defence. Firm in that Truth may we abide, Till Christ our Lord appear again; Come, say the Spirit and the Bride, Lord Jesus, quickly come:--Amen! Topics: Holy Scriptures

The glorious universe around

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 65 hymnals Lyrics: The glorious universe around, The heavens with all their train, Sun, moon, and stars, are firmly bound, In one mysterious chain. The earth, the ocean, and the sky, To form one world agree, Where all that walk, or swim, or fly, Compose one family. God in creation thus displays His wisdom and His might, While all His works with all His ways Harmoniously unite. In one fraternal bond of love, One fellowship of mind, The saints below, and saints above, Their bliss and glory find. 8 Here, in their house of pilgrimage, Thy statutes are their song; There, through one bright eternal age, Thy praises they prolong. Lord, may our union form a part Of that thrice happy whole, Derive its pulse from Thee the Heart, Its life from Thee the Soul. Topics: Christian unity and peace

Thus saith the high and lofty One

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Thus saith the high and lofty One, Inhabiting eternity; Earth is My footstool, Heaven My throne, What temple will ye build for Me? Restore Me now Mine own. Behold the temple of My choice; My dwelling is the humble soul; To make the broken heart rejoice, The wounded spirit to make whole; Then hearken to My voice. Here, O Thou high and lofty One, Bow down Thine heavens to dwell with me; Here plant Thy footstool, raise Thy throne, Rebuild Thy fallen sanctuary; I yield Thee back Thine own. Behold the temple of Thy choice, Eternity within my soul; Now make the broken heart rejoice, The wounded spirit now make whole; Lord! I have heard Thy voice. Topics: Soul, the temple of the

When on Sinai's top I see

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 123 hymnals Lyrics: When on Sinai's top I see God descend in Majesty, To proclaim His holy law, All my spirit sinks with awe. When, in ecstasy sublime, Tabor's glorious steep I climb, At the too-transporting light, Darkness rushes 'o'er my sight. When on Calvary I rest, God, in flesh made manifest, Shines in my Redeemer's face, Full of beauty, truth, and grace. Here I would for ever stay, Weep and gaze my soul away; Thou art heaven on earth to me, Lovely, mournful Calvary. Topics: Calvary; Sinai; Tabor; Three mountains

People of the living God

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 327 hymnals Lyrics: People of the living God, I have sought the world around, Paths of sin and sorrow trod, Peace and comfort nowhere found. 55 Now to you my spirit turns, Turns, a fugitive unbless'd; Brethren, where your altar burns, O receive me into rest! Lonely I no longer roam, Like the cloud, the wind, the wave; Where you dwell shall be my home, Where you die shall be my grave; Mine the God whom you adore, Your Redeemer shall be mine; Earth can fill my heart no more, Every idol I resign. Tell me not of gain or loss, Ease, enjoyment, pomp, and power, Welcome poverty and cross, Shame, reproach, affliction's hour: "Follow me!"--I know the voice; Jesus, Lord, Thy steps I see; Now I take Thy yoke by choice, Light Thy burden now to me. Topics: Heritage of God's people

The world in condemnation lay

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: The world in condemnation lay, And death, from Adam reigning, O'er man maintain'd remorseless sway, While sin his soul enchaining, Foredoom'd the second death to all That shared the ruins of the fall; But Christ's triumphant mission Redeem'd us from perdition. 63 Then round His manger let us throng, Attend Him in temptation, Carry our cross with joy along His path of tribulation; With Him to Olivet retire, On Calvary at His feet expire; Then, on Mount Zion seated, Our bliss shall be completed. Topics: Christ's mission; Millennial anticipations