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O Thou in Whose Presence

Author: Joseph Swain Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 495 hymnals First Line: O Thou in whose presence my soul takes delight Lyrics: 1. O Thou in whose presence my soul takes delight, On whom in affliction I call, My comfort by day, and my song in the night, My hope, my salvation, my all. 2. Where dost Thou at noontide resort with Thy sheep, To feed on the pastures of love? Say, why in the valley of death should I weep, Or alone in the wilderness rove? 3. O, why should I wander an alien from Thee, And cry in the desert for bread? Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see, And smile at the tears I have shed. 4. Ye daughters of Zion declare, have ye seen The star that on Israel shone? Say, if in your tents my Belovèd has been, And where, with His flocks, He is gone. 5. This is my Belovèd; His form is divine; His vestments shed odors around: The locks of His head are as grapes on the vine, When autumn with plenty is crowned. 6. The roses of Sharon, the lilies that grow In vales, on the banks of the streams: On His cheeks, all the beauties of excellence glow, And His eyes are as quivers of beams. 7. His voice, as the sound of the dulcimer sweet, Is heard through the shadows of death; The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet, The air is perfumed with His breath. 8. His lips as a fountain of righteousness flow, That waters the garden of grace, From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know, And bask in the smiles of His face. 9. Love sits on His eye-lids, and scatters delight Through all the bright mansions on high; Their faces the cherubim veil in His sight, And tremble with fullness of joy. 10. He looks, and ten thousands of angels rejoice, And myriads wait for His word; He speaks, and eternity, filled with His voice, Re-echoes the praise of her Lord. 11. Dear Shepherd, I hear and will follow Thy call; I know the sweet sound of Thy voice. Restore and defend me, for Thou art my all, And in Thee I will ever rejoice. Used With Tune: DAVIS Text Sources: Redemption, a Poem in Five Books (London: 1791)

Redeemer of Israel

Author: William W. Phelps, 1792–1872; Joseph Swain, 1761–1796 Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 26 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Redeemer of Israel, Our only delight, On whom for a blessing we call, Our shadow by day And our pillar by night, Our King, our Deliv’rer, our all! 2. We know he is coming To gather his sheep And lead them to Zion in love, For why in the valley Of death should they weep Or in the lone wilderness rove? 3. How long we have wandered As strangers in sin And cried in the desert for thee! Our foes have rejoiced When our sorrows they’ve seen, But Israel will shortly be free. 4. As children of Zion, Good tidings for us. The tokens already appear. Fear not, and be just, For the kingdom is ours. The hour of redemption is near. 5. Restore, my dear Savior, The light of thy face; Thy soul-cheering comfort impart; And let the sweet longing For thy holy place Bring hope to my desolate heart. 6. He looks! and ten thousands Of angels rejoice, And myriads wait for his word; He speaks! and eternity, Filled with his voice, Re-echoes the praise of the Lord. Topics: Gathering of Israel; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Restoration Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 Used With Tune: DULCIMER

God calls us from darkness

Author: F. Richard Garland Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: God calls us from darkness to live in the light Topics: Calling; Justice Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14 Used With Tune: DAVIS

Great God filled with power and infinite love

Author: R. Frederick Crider Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 1 hymnal

I came to the place where the lone pilgrim lay

Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1. I came to the place where the lone pilgrim lay, And pensively stood by the tomb, When in a low whisper I heard something say, How sweetly I sleep here alone! 2. The tempest may howl, and the loud thunder roar, And gathering storms may arise, Yet calm is my feeling, at rest is my soul, The tears are all wiped from my eyes. 3. The cause of my Master compelled me from home, I bade my companions farewell; I blest my dear children, who now for me mourn— In far distant regions they dwell. 4. I wandered an exile and stranger from home, No kindred or relative nigh; I met the contagion, and sank to the tomb, My soul flew to mansions on high. 5. O tell my companion and children most dear, To weep not for me now I'm gone; The same hand that led me through scenes most severe, Has kindly assisted me home. 6. And there is a crown that doth glitter and shine, That I shall for evermore wear: Then turn to the Savior, his love's all divine All you that would dwell with me there. Used With Tune: THE LONE PILGRIM

Why Should I Be Anxious?

Author: Nils Frykman, 1842-1911; Aaron Markuson, 1910- Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Why should I be anxious? I have such a Friend Topics: Assurance in Doubt; Friendship with God; Heritage Hymns; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Pilgrimage; Trust Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Used With Tune: SUNNE

Creator, Redeemer, and Spirit of Truth

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: Creator, Redeemer, and Spirit of Truth, One God over all evermore, In songs of thanksgiving, let manhood and youth Extol Thee, and praise, and adore. Thy power we behold in the works of Thy hand The heavens Thy glory declare; Thy Providence rules over ocean and land; All creatures that live are Thy care. Thy love beyond thought in the Gospel we trace; The gift of all gifts is Thy Son, Redeeming, restoring, and blessing our race, When fallen, condemn'd, and undone. Thy kindness, long-suffering and mercy to crown, The heirs of salvation to seal, And dwell in Thy people,--the Spirit came down; His influence now let us feel. The Father, the Son, and the Spirit of truth, One God over all evermore, Let manhood and age join with childhood and youth, To honour, praise, love, and adore. Topics: Adoration of the Creator; God in all things; Providence

With Joy We Go Up To The House Of The Lord

Author: John Webster Grant, 1919- Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Used With Tune: WISBECH

Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth

Author: Montgomery Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 163 hymnals Topics: Adoration Thanksgiving in the Sanctuary Scripture: Psalm 100:7

Lord, Give Us a Vision

Author: O. S. Davis Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Lord, give us a vision of souls gone astray Refrain First Line: Lord, give us a vision we pray Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; The Church Travail and Renewal Scripture: Proverbs 29:18 Used With Tune: VISION