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A Vesper Hymn

Author: Samuel Longfellow Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: Now on land and sea descending Topics: Evening Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER

Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing

Author: Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885) Appears in 134 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER

Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer

Author: Love M. Willis Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 238 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Father, hear the prayer we offer: Nor for ease that prayer shall be, But for strength, that we may ever Live our lives courageously. 2. Not forever in green pastures Do we ask our way to be, But the steep and rugged pathway May we tread rejoicingly. 3. Not forever by still waters Would we idly, quiet stay; But would smite the living fountains From the rocks along our way. 4. Be our strength in hours of weakness, In our wanderings be our Guide; Through endeavor, failure, danger, Father, be Thou at our side. 5. Let our path be bright or dreary, Storm or sunshine be our share; May our souls in hope unweary Make Thy work our ceaseless prayer. Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER Text Sources: Tiffany's Monthly Magazine, 1859 ; Hymns of the Spirit, by Samuel Longfellow & Samuel Johnson, 1864, where the text was modified considerably, probably by Longfellow

Tarry with Me, O, My Saviour

Appears in 238 hymnals First Line: Tarry with me, O my Saviour Topics: Closing; Evening; Saviour Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER

St. Sylvester

Author: Unknown Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Take my heart, O Father! mold it Lyrics: 1 Take my heart, O Father! mold it In obedience to thy will; And, as ripening years unfold it, Keep it true and child-like still. 2 Father, keep it pure and lowly, Strong and brave, yet free from strife, Turning from the paths unholy Of a vain or sinful life. 3 Ever let thy might surround it; Strengthen it with power divine, Till thy cords of love have bound it, Father, wholly unto thine. Scripture: Proverbs 23:26 Used With Tune: [Take my heart, O Father! mold it]

Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd

Author: Miss Jane E. Leeson, 1815-1882 Appears in 150 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd, Little ones are dear to Thee; Gathered with Thine arms, and carried In Thy bosom may they be. 2 Tender Shepherd, never leave them From Thy fold to go astray; By Thy look of love directed, May they walk the narrow way. 3 Taught to lisp the holy praises Which on earth Thy children sing, May we with Thy saints in glory Join to praise our Lord and King. Topics: Christ Shepherd; Primary Department Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER

Christian Children

Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: We are little Christian children Topics: Our Lord Jesus Christ His Childhood Used With Tune: [We are little Christian children]

Lord, Thy mercy now entreating

Author: Anon. Appears in 53 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER

Days and moments quickly flying

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Appears in 88 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Pilgrimage, Protection, and Guidance; The Christian Life Death, Resurrection, and the Heavenly Glory; Times and Seasons The Old Year and the New; Occasional Hymns Anniversaries and Farewells Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER