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Jesus, Lover of my soul

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,242 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:2 Topics: The Christian Life Faith, Penitence and Confession Used With Tune: HOLLINGSIDE

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,133 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:16 Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform; he plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines of never-failing skill he treasures up his bright designs, and works his sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds ye so much dread are big with mercy, and shall break in blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust him for his grace; behind a frowning providence he hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, unfolding ev'ry hour; the bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flow'r. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, and scan his work in vain; God is his own interpreter, and he will make it plain. Topics: Trust in God; God's Work Providence; God Sovereignty of ; Mystery of God's Ways Used With Tune: DUNDEE

The Church of Christ in Every Age

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9 Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Church; Justice; Mission; Ordination; Servanthood; Peace Used With Tune: HERONGATE

The voice of God goes out to all the world

Author: Luke Connaughton (1917-1979) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-3 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Used With Tune: MORESTEAD

With Joy We Contemplate the Grace

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 420 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:3 Lyrics: 1 With joy we contemplate the grace of our High Priest above; his heart is made of tenderness; it overflows with love. 2 Touched with a sympathy within, he knows our feeble frame; he knows what sore temptations mean, for he has felt the same. 3 But spotless, innocent, and pure the great Redeemer stood while Satan's fiery darts he bore, and did resist to blood. 4 He'll never quench the smoking flax, but raise it to a flame; the bruised reed he never breaks, nor scorns the meanest name. 5 Then let our humble faith address his mercy and his pow'r; we shall obtain deliv'ring grace in ev'ry needful hour. Topics: Jesus Christ Grace Used With Tune: CONTEMPLATION (Ouseley)

Oh for a thousand tongues, to sing

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,748 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:16 Lyrics: 1 Oh for a thousand tongues, to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace! 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread, through all the earth abroad, The honors of thy Name. 3 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears; 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me. 5 He speaks, and, listening to his voice, New life the dead receive; The mournful, broken hearts rejoice; The humble poor believe. 6 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Saviour come; And leap, ye lame, for joy. Topics: General Praise; General Invitation to Praise the Redeemer

O'er those gloomy hills of darkness

Author: William Williams Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 411 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-13 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

"A way they knew not"

Author: Charles S. Robinson Appears in 126 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:16 First Line: Saviour! I follow on Lyrics: 1 Saviour! I follow on, Guided by thee, Seeing not yet the hand That leadeth me; Hushed be my heart and still, Fear I no further ill; Only to meet thy will My will shall be. 2 Riven the rock for me Thirst to relieve, Manna from heaven falls Fresh every eve; Never a want severe Causeth my eye a tear, But thou dost whisper near, "Only believe!" 3 Often to Marah's brink Have I been brought; Shrinking the cup to drink, Help I have sought; And with the prayer's ascent, Jesus the branch hath rent-- Quickly relief hath sent, Sweetening the draught. 4 Saviour! I long to walk Closer with thee; Led by thy guiding hand, Ever to be; Constantly near thy side, Quickened and purified, Living for him who died Freely for me! Topics: Afflictions; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Declenson spiritual Used With Tune: EDEN

Hold Thou My Hand

Author: Frances J. Crosby Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 42:6 First Line: Hold thou my hand so weak I am and helpless Topics: Safety and Security Used With Tune: [Hold thou my hand so weak I am and helpless]