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I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,261 hymnals Topics: Commandments Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, O weary one, lay down Your head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's light; Look unto me, your morn shall rise, And all your day be bright." I looked to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I'll walk Till trav'ling days are done. Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30 Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

The Ten Commandments

Appears in 218 hymnals Topics: The Ten Commandments First Line: Lord, have mercy upon us Used With Tune: [Lord, have mercy upon us]

Let All Things Now Living

Author: Katherine K. Davis, 1892-1980 Meter: 6.6.1.1.6.6.1.1 D Appears in 59 hymnals Topics: Commandments Used With Tune: ASH GROVE

O that the Lord would guide my ways

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 388 hymnals Topics: The Commandments Blessings of Obedience

Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments 9th Commandment (do not bear false witness) Lyrics: 1 Teach me, O LORD, your way of truth, and from it I will not depart. that I may steadfastly obey, give me an understanding heart. 2 In your commandments make me walk, for in your law my joy shall be. Give me a heart that loves your will, from discontent and envy free. 3 Turn heart and eye from vanities, preserve my life within your way. Confirm to me your holy word promised to those who fear your name. 4 LORD, turn away disgrace and dread. Your righteous judgments I confess. To know your word is my desire. Revive me in your righteousness. Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn, 1934- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Commandments / Law Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the word." Lest the Church neglect its mission, And the Gospel go unheard, Help us witness to Your purpose With renewed integrity; With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to Your service: "In My name baptize and teach." That the world may trust Your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervor, draw us Closer in community; With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This My body, this My blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, Daily lift life heavenward, Asking that the world around us Share Your children's liberty; With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 4 Lord, You show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure All that You so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us To a just society; With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. 5 Lord, You bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, May we serve as You intend, And, amid the cares that claim us, Hold in mind eternity; With the Spirit's gifts empow'r us For the work of ministry. Scripture: Mark 16:15 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot

Author: Dr. M. Luther Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments Lyrics: 1 Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot, die uns gab unser Herre Gott durch Mosen, seinen Diener treu, hoch auf dem Berg Sinai. Kyrieleis. 2 Ich bin allein dein Gott und Herr, kein' Götter sollt du haben mehr, du sollt mir ganz vertrauen dich, von Herzen-Grund lieben mich. Kyrieleis. 3 Du sollt nicht führen zu Unehr'n den Namen Gottes deines Herrn, du sollt nicht preisen recht noch gut, ohn' was Gott selbs red't und thut. Kyrieleis. 4 Du sollt heiligen den siebent' Tag, daß du und dein Haus ruhen mag', du sollt von dein'm Thun lassen ab, daß Gott sein Werk in dir hab'. Kyrieleis. 5 Du sollt ehr'n und gehorsam sein dem Vater und der Mutter dein, und wo dein' Hand ihn'n dienen kann, so wirst du langes Leben han. Kyrieleis. 6 Du sollt nicht tödten zorniglich, nicht hassen, noch selbst rächen dich, Geduld haben und sanften Muth, und auch dem Feind thun das Gut'. Kyrieleis. 7 Dein' Eh' sollt du bewahren rein, daß auch dein Herz kein' andre mein', und halten keusch das Leben dein, mit Zucht und Mäßigkeit sein. Kyrieleis. 8 Du sollt nicht stehlen Geld noch Gut, nicht wuchern jemand's Schweiß noch Blut; du sollt aufthun dein' milde Hand den Armen in deinem Land. Kyrieleis. 9 Du sollt kein falscher Zeuge sein, nicht lügen auf den Nächsten dein; sein' Unschuld sollt auch retten du, und seine Schand decken zu Kyrieleis. 10 Du sollt dein's Nächsten Weib und Haus begehren nicht, noch etwas draus; du sollt ihm wünschen alles Gut', wie dir dein Herz selber thut. Kyrieleis. 11 Die G'bot' all' uns gegeben sind, daß Du dein' Sünd, o Menschenkind! erkennen sollt und lernen wohl, wie man vor Gott leben soll. Kyrieleis. 12 Das helf uns der Herr Jesus Christ, der unser Mittler worden ist, es ist mit unserm Thun verlor'n, verdienen doch nur eitel Zorn Kyrieleis. Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:26

Shine Forth, O LORD

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Ten Commandments 5th Commandment (You shall not murder) First Line: Rise up, Judge of the earth Scripture: Psalm 94 Used With Tune: [Shine forth, O Lord]

A new commandment I give unto you

Meter: Irregular Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Commandments Lyrics: A new commandment I give unto you that you love one another as I have loved you, that you love one another as I have loved you. By this will others know that you are my disciples if you have love one for another; by this shall all know that you are my disciples if you have love one for another. Scripture: John 13:34-35 Used With Tune: NEW COMMANDMENT

Psalm 114 (A Responsorial Setting)

Author: John of Damascus, ca. 875-749; John Mason Neale Appears in 392 hymnals Topics: Ten Commandments Exodus 20 First Line: Come you faithful, raise the strain Scripture: Psalm 114 Used With Tune: GAUDEAMUS PARITER (AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM) (fragment) Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)