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O the Depth of Love Divine

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: O the depth of love divine, th'unfathomable grace Lyrics: 1. O the depth of love divine, th’unfathomable grace! Who shall say how bread and wine God into us conveys! How the bread His flesh imparts, how the wine transmits His blood, Fills His faithful people’s hearts with all the life of God! 2. Let the wisest mortals show how we the grace receive; Feeble elements bestow a power not theirs to give. Who explains the wondrous way, how through these the virtue came? These the virtue did convey, yet still remain the same. 3. How can spirits heavenward rise, by earthly matter fed, Drink herewith divine supplies and eat immortal bread? Ask the Father’s wisdom how: Christ who did the means ordain; Angels round our altars bow to search it out, in vain. 4. Sure and real is the grace, the manner be unknown; Only meet us in thy ways and perfect us in one. Let us taste the heavenly powers, Lord, we ask for nothing more. Thine to bless, ’tis only ours to wonder and adore. Used With Tune: BARNABAS Text Sources: Hymns on the Lord's Supper, 1745, number 57

Jesus, Master of the Feast

Author: C. Wesley Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master of the Feast, The Feast itself Thou art! Now receive Thy every guest, And comfort every heart! Give us living Bread to eat, Manna that from heaven comes down; See us waiting at Thy feet, And make Thy favor known. 2 In this earthly wilderness Thou hast a table spread, Richly filled with every grace Our fainting souls can need: Still sustain us by Thy Love, Still Thy servants' strength repair Till we reach Thy courts above, And feast for ever there. Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper Used With Tune: ST. BARNABAS

O Exalt and Praise the Lord

Author: Petrus Herbert, -1571; Frederick William Foster, 1760-1835 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O exalt and praise the Lord, Laud His Name forevermore, Gratefully with one accord With the angels Him adore; Thank Him for the faithfulness Wherewith He His witnesses, Who in heaven are perfected, Through great tribulation led. 2 May we always have in view The example of our Lord, Faithfully His steps pursue, Giving heed unto His word; May we tread the narrow path, Not unfruitful in the faith, And unto the end endure, Making our election sure. 3 Let us call to mind with joy Those who have before us gone, Who obtained the victory Through the blood of Christ alone; That we all may zealously Imitate their constancy, Till we too the prize receive And with them in glory live. Topics: The Life to Come Used With Tune: GOUDIMEL Text Sources: M. tr., 1754

Warrior, on Thy Station Stand

Author: N. L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Warrior, on thy station stand, Faithful to thy Savior’s call, With the shield of faith in hand, Fearless, let what may befall; Nothing fill thee with dismay, Hunger, toil, or length of way, In the strength of Jesus boast; Never, never quit thy post. 2 Let Thy presence go with me, Savior, else I dare not move; With Thine aid, and led by Thee, I will go, constrained by love; Serve Thy cause with all my might, Deeming every burden light; And, if favored with success, To Thee render all the praise. Topics: The Life in Christ Temptation and Conflict Used With Tune: GOUDIMEL Text Sources: M. tr., 1808

All the bliss which we possess

Author: Bishop Christian Gregor, 1723-1801 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Atonement; Christ Cross of; Christ Praise and Adoration of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Sacrifice of; Christ Our Substitute; Salvation Used With Tune: GOUDIMEL

Christ, Thy All-Atoning Death

Author: Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; Philip Henry Molther, 1714-1780 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Christ, Thine all-atoning death Lyrics: 1 Christ, Thine all-atoning death Is our life while here below; Strengthen Thou our feeble faith, Constantly Thine aid bestow. In thy mercy we confide; Safely to the end us guide; Zion, if thy Head depart, Void of life and strength thou art. 2 Gracious Lord, may we believe, Venture all on Thy free grace, Boldly things not seen achieve, Trusting in Thy promises. Faith Thy people’s stronghold is; Their employment daily this, To proceed on paths unknown, Leaning on Thine arm alone. 3 Lord, Thy body ne’er forsake, Ne’er Thy congregation leave; We to Thee our refuge take, Of Thy fullness we receive; Every other help be gone, Thou art our Support alone; For on Thy supreme commands All the universe depends. Topics: The Church's Life and Work Protection and Defense Used With Tune: GOUDIMEL