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The God of Abraham praise

Author: Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 460 hymnals Topics: The Pilgrim Community Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting Days, and God of love: Jehovah, great I AM, by earth and heav'n confessed; we bow and bless the sacred name, for ever blest. 2 The God of Abraham praise, at whose supreme command from earth we rise, and seek the joys at his right hand: we all on earth forsake, its wisdom, fame and pow'r; and him our only portion make, our shield and tow'r. 3 The God of Abraham praise, whose all-sufficient grace shall guide us all our happy days, in all our ways: he is our faithful friend; he is our gracious God; and he will save us to the end, through Jesus' blood. 4 He by himself has sworn - we on his oath depend - we shall, on eagles' wings upborne, to heav'n ascend: we shall behold his face, we shall his pow'r adore, and sing the wonders of his grace for evermore. 5 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high; 'Hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost!' they ever cry: Hail, Abraham's God and ours! We join the heav'nly throng, and celebrate with all our pow'rs in endless song. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12 Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Hebrew "Yigdal"

O Christ, the Word, incarnate

Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 495 hymnals Topics: Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims First Line: O Christ, the Word incarnate Lyrics: 1 O Christ, the Word incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: we praise you for the radiance that from the hallowed page, a lantern to our footsteps, shines on from age to age. 2 Your people hold this treasure from you, its source divine, a light that to all ages throughout the earth will shine; it is the chart and compass that all life's voyage through, 'mid mists and rocks and tempest, still guides, O Christ, to you. 3 Oh make your church, dear Saviour, a lamp of purest gold, to bear before the nations your true light, as of old; oh teach your wandering pilgrims by this their path to trace, till, cloud and darkness ended, they see you face to face. Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: CHENIES

Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,270 hymnals Topics: Pilgrim / Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home: 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten as a dream Dies at the op'ning day. 6 Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guard while life shall last And our eternal home. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 90:1 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Rise, my Soul

Author: Rev. Robert Seagrave (1693— ) Appears in 809 hymnals Topics: Pilgrims Song of; Pilgrims Spirit of First Line: Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Used With Tune: AMSTERDAM

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode, 1816-1874 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 639 hymnals Topics: Pilgrim / Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend. I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. 2 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul. 3 O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee, That where Thou art in glory, There shall Thy servant be. And Jesus I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow , My Master and my Friend. 4 O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But Jesus, draw Thou nearer And shield my soul from sin. Amen. Scripture: Hebrews 6:11 Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

I need Thee, precious Jesus

Author: Rev. Frederick Whitfield, 1829- Appears in 308 hymnals Topics: Pilgrims Used With Tune: SAVOY CHAPEL

Come, my soul, thy suit prepare

Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 720 hymnals Topics: Christian Pilgrim; Pilgrims Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 Thou art coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much. 3 With my burden I begin, Lord, remove this load of sin! Let Thy blood for sinners spilt Set my conscience free from guilt. 4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest, Take possession of my breast; There Thy blood-bought right maintain, And without a rival reign. 5 While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer; As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. Used With Tune: HENDON

Through the night of doubt and sorrow

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834- Appears in 326 hymnals Topics: Pilgrims Lyrics: 1 Through the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the Promised Land. Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding Light; Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. 2 One the light of God's own presence O'er His ransomed people shed, Chasing far the gloom and terror, Brightening all the path we tread: One the object of our journey, One the faith which never tires, One the earnest looking forward, One the hope our God inspires: 3 On the strain that lips of thousands Lift as from the heart of one; One the conflict, one the peril, One the march in God begun: One the gladness of rejoicing On the far eternal shore, Where the One Almighty Father Reigns in love for evermore. 4 Onward, therefore, pilgrim brothers, Onward with the Cross our aid; Bear its shame, and fight its battle, Till we rest beneath its shade. Soon shall come the great awaking, Soon the rending of the tomb; Then the scattering of all shadows, And the end of toil and gloom. Used With Tune: ST. OSWALD Text Sources: After the Danish of B. S. Ingemann

Forward through the Ages

Author: Frederick L. Hosmer, 1840-1929 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 84 hymnals Topics: Pilgrim / Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 Forward through the ages, In unbroken line, Move the faithful spirits At the call divine. Gifts in diff'ring measure, Hearts of one accord, Manifold the service, One the sure reward; Refrain: Forward through the ages, In unbroken line, Move the faithful spirits At the call divine. 2 Wider grows the kingdom, Reign of love and light; For it we must labor, Till our faith is sight. Prophets have proclaimed it, Martyrs testified, Poets sung its glory, Heroes for it died. [Refrain] 3 Not alone we conquer, Not alone we fall; In each loss or triumph Lose or triumph all. Bound by God’s far purpose In one living whole, Move we on together To the shining goal! [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 11:1 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

How happy every child of grace

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 383 hymnals Topics: Strangers and Pilgrims Lyrics: 1 How happy every child of grace, Who knows his sins forgiven! This earth, he cries, is not my place, I seek my place in heaven: A country far from mortal sight Yet, O by faith I see The land of rest, the saints' delight, The heaven prepared for me. 2 A stranger in the world below, I calmly sojourn here; Nor can its happiness or woe Provoke my hope or fear. Its evils in a moment end, Its joys as soon are past; But, O the bliss to which I tend Eternally shall last! 3 To that Jerusalem above With singing I repair; While in the flesh, my hope and love, My heart and soul, are there: There my exalted Saviour stands, My merciful High Priest, And still extends His wounded hands To take me to His breast. Used With Tune: SPES CELESTIS