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Christian Self-denial

Appears in 138 hymnals First Line: And must I part with all I have Lyrics: 1 And must I part with all I have, My dearest Lord for thee? It is but right since thou hast done Much more than this for me. 2 Yes, let it go--one look from thee Will more than make amends, For all the losses I sustain Of credit, riches, friends. 3 Ten thousand worlds, then thousand lives, How worthless they appear, Compar'd with thee, supremely good, Divinely bright and fair! 4 Saviour of souls, could I from thee A single smile obtain, Tho' destitute of all things else, I'd glory in my gain. Topics: Self-Denial; Self-Denial Scripture: Mark 8:34

The final sentence and misery of the wicked

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 305 hymnals First Line: And will the Judge descend? Lyrics: 1 And will the Judge descend? And must the dead arise? And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes? 2 And from his righteous lips Shall this dread sentence sound; And through the numerous guilty throng, Spread black despair around? 3 "Depart from me, accurs'd, "To everlasting flame, "For rebel angels first prepar'd, "Where mercy never came." 4 How will my heart endure The terrors of that day: When earth and heav'n, before his face, Astonish'd shrink away? 5 But ere that trumpet shakes The mansions of the dead; Hark, from the gospel's cheering sound, What joyful tidings spread! 6 Ye sinners, seek his grace, Whose wrath ye cannot bear; Fly to the shelter of his cross, And find salvation there. 7 So shall that curse remove By which the Saviour bled; And the last awful day shall pour His blessings on your head. Topics: Song of desired heaven Scripture: Matthew 25:41

The evil Heart

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 82 hymnals First Line: Astonish'd and distress'd Lyrics: 1 Astonish'd and distress'd, I turn mine eyes within; My heart with loads of guilt oprest, The seat of every sin. 2 What croads of evil thoughts, What vile affections there! Distrust, presumption, artful guile, Pride, envy, slavish fear. 3 Almighty King of saints These tyrant lusts subdue; Expel the darkness of my mind, And all my powers renew. 4 This done, my cheerful voice Shall loud hosannas raise; My soul shall glow with gratitude, My lips proclaim thy praise. Topics: Heart Evil; Heart Evil Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

A prayer for the restoration of the divine presence

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Blest Saviour, by thy pow'rful word Lyrics: 1 Blest Saviour, by thy pow'rful word, Once night was turn'd to day; And thy salvation joy restor'd, Which I had sin'd away. 2 'Twas then I wonder'd and ador'd, To see thy grace divine; I felt thy love, I prais'd the Lord, Who made such blessings mine. 3 Wilt thou not still vouchsafe to own A wretch so vile as I? May I not still approach thy throne, And Abba father cry? 4 Lord, speak a gracious word again, And cheer my drooping heart, No voice but thine can soothe my pain, Or bid my fears depart. Topics: Light Prayed for restoration

The Jubilee

Appears in 948 hymnals First Line: Blow ye the trumpet, blow Lyrics: 1 Blow ye the trumpet, blow, The gladly solemn sound! Let all the nations know To earth's remotest bound, The year of Jubilee is come, Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 2 Exalt the Lamb of God, The sin-atoning Lamb; Redemption by his blood Through all the lands proclaim: The year of Jubilee is come, Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 3 Ye slaves of sin and hell, Your liberty receive; And safe in Jesus dwell, And blest in Jesus live: The year of Jubilee is come, Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 4 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of pardoning grace; Ye happy souls, draw near, Behold your Saviour's face: The year of Jubilee is come, Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 5 Jesus our great high priest, Has full atonement made: Ye weary spirits rest; Ye mournful souls be glad! The year of Jubilee is come, Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. Topics: Gospel Jubilee; Gospel Jubilee

Benefit of afflictions

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Break thro' the clouds, dear Lord, and shine Lyrics: 1 Break thro' the clouds, dear Lord, and shine, Let us perceive thee nigh! And to each mourning child of thine, These gracious words apply. 2 "Let not my children slight the stroke, I for chastisement send; Nor faint beneath my kind rebuke, For I am still their friend. 3 "The wicked I perhaps may leave Awhile and not reprove; But all the children I receive, I scourge because I love. 4 "I see your hearts at present fill'd With grief and deep distress; But soon these bitter seeds shall yield The fruits of righteousness." Topics: Benefit of afflictions Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

A Welcome to Christian friends

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: Brethren, belov'd for Jesus' sake Lyrics: 1 Brethren, belov'd for Jesu's sake, A hearty welcome here receive; May we together now partake The joys which he alone can give! 2 May he, by whose kind care we meet, Send his good Spirit from above, Make our communications sweet, And cause our hearts to burn with love1 3 Forgotten be each worldly theme, When thus we meet to pray and praise, We only wish to speak of him, And tell the wonders of his grace. 4 We'll talk of all he did and said, His suff'ring and his dying love, The path he mark'd for us to tread, And how he triumphs now above. 5 Thus as the moments pass away, We'll love, and wonder, and adore; Then hasten on the glorious day, When we shall meet to part no more. Topics: Welcome to Brethren

Contentment and patience from the example of Christ

Appears in 36 hymnals First Line: By various maxims, forms, and rules Lyrics: 1 By various maxims, forms, and rules, That pass for wisdom in the schools, I strove my passion to refrain; But all my efforts prov'd in vain. 2 But since the Saviour I have known, My rules are all reduc'd to one; I keep my Lord by faith in view, Which strength supplies and motives too. 3 I see him lead a suff'ring life, Patient amidst reproach and strife; And from this pattern courage take To bear and suffer for his sake. 4 Upon the cross I see him bleed, And by the fight from guilt am freed; This fight destroys the life of sin, And quickens heav'nly life within. 5 To look to Jesus as he rose, Confirms my faith, disarms my foes; Satan I shame and overcome, By pointing to my Saviour's tomb. 6 Exalted on his glorious throne, I see him make my cause his own; Then all my anxious cares subside, For Jesus lives, and will provide. Topics: Christ Our example; Contentment And patience Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

The humble sinner trusting in Christ

Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: Cheer up, my soul, there is a mercy seat Lyrics: 1 Cheer up, my soul, there is a mercy seat, Sprinkled with blood, where Jesus answers pray'r; There humbly cast thyself beneath his feet, For never needy sinner perish'd there. 2 Lord, I am come! thy promise is my plea, Without thy word I durst not venture nigh; But thou hast call'd the burden'd soul to thee, A weary burden'd soul, O Lord, amd I! 3 Bow'd down beneath a heavy load of sin, By Satan's fierce temptations sorely prest, Beset without, and full of fears within, Trembling and faint I come to thee for rest. 4 Be thou my refuge, Lord, my hiding-place, I know no force can tear me from thy side; Unmov'd I then may all accusers face, And answer ev'ry charge, with "Jesus dy'd." 5 Yes! thou didst weep, and bleed, and groan and die! Well hast thou known what fierce temptation means, Such was my love! and now enthron'd on high, The same compassion in thy bosom reigns. 6 Lord, give me faith--he hears! what grace is this! Dry up thy tears, my soul, and cease to grieve; He shows me what he did, and who he is, I must, I will, I can, I do believe. Topics: Penitent Pleading for mercy; Penitent Returning

Rejoice in hope

Appears in 1,182 hymnals First Line: Children of the heav'nly king Topics: Hope Rejoicing in; Hope Rejoicing in; Joy In hope Scripture: Isaiah 35:10

Characters of Christ borrowed from inanimate thing sin scripture

Appears in 96 hymnals First Line: Go worship at Emmanuel's feet Topics: Christ His character from scripture metaphors

The day of judgment will shew the connection between sin and misery

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: God from his throne with piercing eye Lyrics: 1 God from his throne with piercing eye, Naked does ev'ry heart behold; But never, till we come to die, To us will such a view unfold. 2 Should sin, in naked form appear, Just as it rises in the heart, And others know and see it there In ev'ry feeling, every thought: 3 The fire of hell must kindle soon, How envy and revenge would flame! One heart would urge another on, Till rage and vengeance want a name! 4 Sin in its nature would appear A living death, to form a hell; The worst of mis'ries creatures fear, The worst of plagues the tongue can tell. 5 Unvail'd and naked ev'ry heart Before the judgment seat must stand, Sin act no more a double part, But meet a death from its own hand. 6 The fiery lake must hotter grow From the fierce clash of sinful souls; Each bosom like a furnace glow, Nor God the rage, or fire control. Topics: Sin And misery connected

The Gospel of Christ

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 336 hymnals First Line: God, in the gospel of his Son Lyrics: 1 God, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal councils known; 'Tis here his richest mercy shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines. 2 Here sinners of an humble frame May taste his grace, and learn his name; "Tis writ in characters of blood, Severely just, immensely good. 3 Here Jesus, in ten thousand ways, His soul-attracting charms displays Recounts his poverty and pains, And tells his love in melting strains. 4 Wisdom its dictates here imparts, To form our minds, to cheer our hearts; Its influence makes the sinner live, It bids the drooping saints revive 5 Our raging passion it controls, And comfort yields to contrite souls; It brings a better world in view, And guides us all our journey through. 6 May this blest volume ever lie Close to my heart, and near my eye, 'Till life's last hour my soul engage, And be my chosen heritage! Topics: Christ His gospel; Sanctification And Atonement; Christ His gospel; Gospel Of Christ; Sanctification And Atonement

The mysteries of Providence; or light shining out of darkness

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,131 hymnals First Line: God moves in a mysterious way 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 sov'reign 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 every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 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: Mysteries of Providence

Salvation by grace from first to last

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 828 hymnals First Line: Grace! 'tis a charming sound! Topics: Salvation By Grace; Salvation By Grace Scripture: Ephesians 2:5

Invocation of the Holy Spirit

Appears in 483 hymnals First Line: Gracious Spirit, Dove divine! Topics: Spirit Prayer to; Spirit Prayer to

The intercession of Christ

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 260 hymnals First Line: He lives, the great redeemer lives Lyrics: 1 He lives, the great redeemer lives, (What joy the blest assurance gives!) And now before his father God, Pleads the full merit of his blood. 2 Repeated crimes awake our fears, And justice arm'd with frowns appears; But in the Saviour's lovely face Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace. 3 Hence then, ye black despairing thoughts, Above our fears, above our faults, His powerful intercessions rise And guilt recedes, and terror dies. 4 In every dark distressful hour, When sin and satan join their power; Let this dear hope repel the dart That Jesus bears us on his heart. 5 Great advocate, almighty friend-- On him our humble hopes depend: Our cause can never, never fail, For Jesus pleads and must prevail. Topics: Christ His intecession Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Christ the refuge of the Church

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 80 hymnals First Line: He who on earth as man was known Lyrics: 1 He who on earth as man was known, And bore our sins and pains; Now, seated on th' eternal throne, The God of glory reigns. 2 His hands the wheels of nature guide With an unerring skill; and countless worlds extended wide, Obey his sov'reign will. 3 While harps unnumber'd sound his praise, In yonder world above; His saints on earth admire his ways, And glory in his love. 4 His righteousness to faith reveal'd, Wrought out for guilty worms; Affords a hiding-place and shield, From enemies and storms. 5 When troubles like a burning sun, Beat heavy on their head; to this high rock his people run, And find a pleasing shade. 6 How glorious he! how happy they In such a glorious friend! Whose love secures them all the way, And crowns them at the end. Topics: Christ The refuge of the church; Christ The refuge of the church

Healing mercy in Jesus

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 75 hymnals First Line: Heal us, Emmanuel, here we stand Lyrics: 1 Heal us, Emmanuel, here we stand, Waiting to feel thy touch; To wounded souls stretch forth thy hand, Blest Saviour, we are such. 2 Our faith is weak, our strength is small, We faintly trust thy word; Sure thou wilt hear the mourner call And say," behold thy Lord." 3 Thou pity'dst him who once apply'd With trembling for relief; "Lord, I believe," with tears he cry'd, "O help my unbelief." 4 She too, who touch'd thee in the press, And healing virtue stole, Was answered, "Daughter, go in peace, Thy faith hath made thee whole." 5 Like her, with hopes and fears we come, To touch thee if we may; Oh! send us not despairing home, Send none unheal'd away. Topics: Christ Healing mercy in; Christ Healing mercy in

Seeking to God for the ommunication of his spirit

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 38 hymnals First Line: Hear, gracious sov'reign, from thy throne Lyrics: 1 Hear, gracious sov'reign, from thy throne, And send thy various blessings down: While by thine Israel thou art sought, Oh hear the pray'r thy word hath taught. 2 Come, sacred spirit, from above, And fill the coldest heart with love; soften to flesh the rugged stone, And let thy godlike power be known. 3 Speak thou, and from the haughtiest eyes shall floods of pious sorrow rise; While all their glowing souls are borne To seek that grace, which now they scorn. 4 O let a holy flock await Num'rous around thy temple-gate, Each pressing on with zeal to be A living sacrifice to thee. 5 In answer to our fervent cries, Give us to see thy church arise; Or, if that blessing seem too great, Give us to mourn its low estate. Topics: Spirit Prayer to God for; Spirit Prayer to God for Scripture: Ezekiel 36:37

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