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O thou that Hear'st when Sinners Cry

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 342 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Thou that hear'st when sinners cry, Tho' all my crimes before Thee lie, Behold them not with angry look, But blot their mem'ry from Thy book. 2 Create my nature pure within And form my soul averse to sin; Let Thy good Spirit ne'er depart Nor hide Thy presence from my heart. 3 I cannot live without Thy light, Cast out and banish from Thy sight; Thy holy joys, my God, restore And guard me that I fall no more. 4 Tho' I have grieved Thy Spirit, Lord, His help and comfort still afford And let me now come near Thy throne To plead the merits of Thy Son. 5 A broken heart, my God, my King, Is all the sacrifice I bring. Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye And save the soul condemned to die. 6 Oh, may Thy love inspire my tongue! Salvation shall be all my song; And all my powers shall join to bless The Lord, my Strength and Righteousness. Amen. Topics: Confession and Absolution Scripture: Psalm 61 Used With Tune: HAMBURG

Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Benjamin Schmolck Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 152 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Open now thy gates of beauty, Zion, let me enter there, Where my soul in joyful duty Waits for Him who answers prayer. Oh, how blessed is this place, Filled with solace, light, and grace! 2 Lord, my God, I come before Thee, Come Thou also unto me; Where we find Thee and adore Thee, There a heav'n on earth must be. To my heart, oh, enter Thou, Let it be Thy temple now! 3 Here Thy praise is gladly chanted, Here Thy seed is duly sown; Let my soul, where it is planted, Bring forth precious sheaves alone, So that all I hear may be Fruitful unto life in me. 4 Thou my faith increase and quicken, Let me keep Thy gift divine, Howsoe'er temptations thicken; May Thy Word still o'er me shine As my guiding star through life, As my comfort in my strife. 5 Speak, O God, and I will hear Thee, Let Thy will be done indeed; May I undisturbed draw near Thee While Thou dost Thy people feed. Here of life the fountain flows, Here is balm for all our woes. Amen. Topics: Adoration Opening of Service Scripture: Psalm 100:4 Used With Tune: NEANDER

Now the Day Is Over

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 955 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep, Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tend'rest blessing May mine eyelids close. 4 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee; Guard the sailors tossing On the deep blue sea. 5 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sins restrain. 6 Through the long night watches, May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 7 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes. 8 Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit, Whilst all ages run. Amen. Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Scripture: Proverbs 3:24 Used With Tune: EUDOXIA

Lamp of Our Feet Whereby We Trace

Author: Bernard Barton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 279 hymnals First Line: Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Lyrics: 1 Lamp of our feet whereby we trace Our path when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heav'nly grace, Brook by the trav'ler's way: 2 Bread of our souls whereon we feed; True manna from on high; Our guide and chart wherein we read Of realms beyond the sky; 3 Pillar of fire, thro' watches dark, Or radiant cloud by day: When waves would break our tossing bark, Our anchor and our stay: 4 Word of the ever-living God, Will of His glorious Son; Without thee, how could earth be trod Or heaven itself be won? 5 Lord, grant us all aright to learn The wisdom it imparts And to its heavenly teaching turn With simple, childlike hearts. Amen. Topics: The Word Law and Gospel Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,808 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the Foe; Forward into battle See His banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 2 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod. We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain. Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 4 Onward, then, ye faithful, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song: Glory, laud, and honor Unto Christ, the King; This thro' countless ages Men and angels sing. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Amen. Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Christians, Awake, Salute the Happy Morn

Author: John Byrom Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn Whereon the Savior of the world was born. Rise to adore the mystery of love Which hosts of angels chanted from above, With them the joyful tidings first begun Of God Incarnate and the Virgin’s son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, Who heard th’angelic herald’s voice, "Behold, I bring good tidings of a Savior’s birth To you and all the nations upon earth; This day hath God fulfilled His promised word; This day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord." 3 He spake; and straightaway the celestial choir In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire; The praises of redeeming love they sang, And heav’n’s whole orb with alleluias rang. God’s highest glory was their anthem still, Peace upon earth and unto men good will. 4 To Bethlehem straight th’enlightened shepherds ran To see the wonder God had wrought for man And found, with Joseph and the blessed maid, Her son, the Savior, in a manger laid; Then to their flocks, still praising God, return, And their glad hearts with holy rapture burn. 5 Oh, may we keep and ponder in our mind God’s wondrous love in saving lost mankind! Trace we the Babe, who hath retrieved our loss, From His poor manger to His bitter cross, Tread in His steps, assisted by His grace, Till man’s first heavenly state again takes place. 6 Then may we hope, th’angelic hosts among, To sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song. He that was born upon this joyful day Around us all His glory shall display. Saved by His love, incessant we shall sing Eternal praise to heaven’s almighty King. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-18 Used With Tune: YORKSHIRE

Morning Breaks upon the Tomb

Author: William B. Collyer Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 208 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Morning breaks upon the tomb; Jesus scatters all its gloom. Day of triumph thro' the skies; See the glorious Savior rise. 2 Ye who are of death afraid Triumph in the scattered shade. Drive your anxious cares away; See the place where Jesus lay. 3 Christians, dry your flowing tears Chase your unbelieving fears; Look on His deserted grave, Doubt no more His pow'r to save. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Easter Scripture: Luke 24:3 Used With Tune: INNOCENTS

Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,247 hymnals 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 Thy word commands our flesh to dust: "Return, ye son of men!" All nations rose from earth at first And turn to earth again. 6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 7 Like flowery fields the nations stand, Pleased with the morning light; The flowers beneath the mower's hand Lie withering ere 'tis night. 8 O 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. Topics: The Church Year New Year Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Lamb of God, Pure and Holy

Author: Nikolaus Decius Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.5.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross didst suffer, Ever patient and lowly, Thyself to scorn didst offer. All sins Thou borest for us, Else had despair reigned o'er us: Have mercy on us, O Jesus! O, Jesus! 2 Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross didst suffer, Ever patient and lowly, Thyself to scorn didst offer. All sins Thou borest for us, Else had despair reigned o'er us: Have mercy on us, O Jesus! O, Jesus! 3 Lamb of God, pure and holy, Who on the cross didst suffer, Ever patient and lowly, Thyself to scorn didst offer. All sins Thou borest for us, Else had despair reigned o'er us: Thy peace be with us, O Jesus! O, Jesus! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Lent Scripture: John 1:29 Used With Tune: O LAMM GOTTES, UNSCHULDIG Text Sources: Tr. composite

The Morning Light is Breaking

Author: Samuel F. Smith Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,172 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The morning light is breaking, The darkness disappears; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears. Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zion's war. 2 See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above, While sinners, now confessing, The Gospel call obey, And seek the Savior's blessing, A nation in a day. 3 Blest river of salvation, Pursue thy onward way; Flow thou to ev'ry nation Nor in thy richness stay: Stay not till all the lowly Triumphant reach their home; Stay not till all the holy Proclaim, "The Lord is come." Amen. Topics: The Church Missions Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Used With Tune: WEBB

When in the Hour of Utmost Need

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Paul Eber Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When in the hour of utmost need We know not where to look for aid; When days and nights of anxious thought Nor help nor counsel yet have brought, 2 Then this our comfort is alone, That we may meet before Thy throne And cry, O faithful God, to Thee For rescue from our misery; 3 To Thee may raise our hearts and eyes, Repenting sore with bitter sighs, And seek Thy pardon for our sin And respite from our griefs within. 4 For Thou hast promised graciously To hear all those who cry to Thee Thro' Him whose name alone is great, Our Savior and our Advocate. 5 And thus we come, O God, today And all our woes before Thee lay; For sorely tried, cast down, we stand, Perplexed by fears on every hand. 6 Ah! hide not for our sins Thy face, Absolve us thro' Thy boundless grace, Be with us in our anguish still; Free us at last from every ill, 7 That so with all our hearts we may To Thee our glad thanksgiving pay, Then walk obedient to Thy Word And now and ever praise Thee, Lord. Amen. Topics: Cross and Comfort Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12 Used With Tune: WENN WIR IN HÖCHSTEN NÖTEN

Be Still, My soul

Author: Catherina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 182 hymnals First Line: Be still my soul; the Lord is on thy side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In ev'ry change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heav'nly, friend Thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertake To guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below. 3 Be still, my soul, tho' dearest friends depart And all is darkened in the vale of tears; Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart, Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears. Be still, my soul; thy Jesus can repay From His own fullness all He takes away. 4 Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Amen. Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Stars of the Morning, so Gloriously Bright

Author: John M. Neale; St. Joseph the Hymnographer. d. 883 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 69 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, Filled with celestial resplendence and light, These that, where night never followeth day, Praise the Thrice Holy One ever and aye. 2 These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own, Lord God of Sabaoth, nearest Thy throne; These are Thy messengers, these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones, man to defend. 3 Then, when the earth was first poised in mid space, Then, when the planets first sped on their race, Then, when were ended the six days' employ, Then all the sons of God shouted for joy. 4 Still let them succor us, still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right, Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. Amen. Topics: The Church Year St. Michael and All Angels Scripture: Job 38:7 Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA

I Am Jesus' Little Lamb

Author: Henriette L. von Hayn Meter: 7.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I am Jesus' little lamb, Ever glad at heart I am; For my Shepherd gently guides me, Knows my need, and well provides me, Loves me ev'ry day the same, Even calls me by my name. 2 Day by day, at home, away, Jesus is my Staff and Stay. When I hunger, Jesus feeds me, Into pleasant pastures leads me; When I thirst, He bids me go Where the quiet waters flow. 3 Who so happy as I am, Even now the Shepherd's lamb? And when my short life is ended, By His angel host attended, He shall fold me to His breast, There within His arms to rest. Amen. Topics: Carols and Spiritual Songs Scripture: John 21:15 Used With Tune: WEIL ICH JESU SCHÄFLEIN BIN Text Sources: Tr. composite

O Thou from whom All Goodness Flows

Author: Thomas Haweis Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 418 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Thou from whom all goodness flows, I raise my soul to Thee; In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Dear Lord, remember me. 2 When on my poor and burdened heart My sins lie heavily, Thy pardon speak, new peace impart: Dear Lord, remember me. 3 When trials sore obstruct my way And ills I cannot flee, Oh, let my strength be as my day: Dear Lord, remember me. 4 If worm with pain, disease, or grief This feeble body be, Grant patience, rest, and kind relief; Dear Lord, remember me. 5 When in the solemn hour of death I wait Thy just decree, Be this the prayer of my last breath: Dear Lord, remember me! 6 And when before Thy throne I stand And lift my soul to Thee, Then with the saints at Thy right hand, Dear Lord, remember me. Amen. Topics: Cross and Comfort Scripture: Nehemiah 13:31 Used With Tune: ST. BERNARD

Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Martin Luther Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 78 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word; Curb those who fain by craft and sword Would wrest the Kingdom from Thy Son And set at naught all He hath done. 2 Lord Jesus Christ, Thy pow'r make known, For Thou art Lord of lords alone; Defend Thy Christendom that we May evermore sing praise to Thee. 3 O Comforter of priceless worth, Send peace and unity on earth. Support us in our final strife And lead us out of death to life. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Scripture: John 8:31 Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR

Pour Out Thy Spirit from On High

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 209 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Pour out Thy Spirit from on high, Lord, Thine assembled servants bless; Graces and gifts to each supply And clothe Thy priests with righteousness. 2 Before Thine altar when we stand To teach the truth, as taught by Thee, Savior, like stars in Thy right hand The angels of Thy churches be. 3 Wisdom and zeal and faith impart, Firmness with meekness, from above, To bear Thy people on our heart, And love the souls whom Thou dost love: 4 To watch and pray and never faint By day and night strict guard to keep, To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, Nourish Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep. 5 Then, when their work is finished here, We may in hope our charge resign. When the Chief Shepherd shall appear, O God, may they and we be Thine. Amen. Topics: The Church Ministry Scripture: Psalm 132:9 Used With Tune: O JESU CHRIST, MEIN'S

Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear

Author: John Keble Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,451 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near. Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought how sweet to rest Forever on my Savior's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 If some poor wand'ring child of Thine Has spurned today the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin. 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor With blessings from Thy boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep tonight, Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take, Till in the ocean of Thy love We lose ourselves in heaven above. Amen. Topics: Times and Seasons Evening Scripture: Luke 24:29 Used With Tune: HURSLEY

There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,486 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there have I, as vile as he, Washed all my sins away. 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme And shall be till I die. 5 When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave, Then in a nobler, sweeter song I'll sing Thy power to save. Amen. Topics: The Church Year Lent Scripture: Zechariah 13:1 Used With Tune: HORSLEY

Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious

Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 541 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious, See the Man of sorrows now! From the fight returned victorious, Ev'ry knee to Him shall bow. Crown Him! Crown Him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. 2 Crown the Savior! Angels, crown Him! Rich the trophies Jesus brings; On the seat of pow'r enthrone Him While the vault of heaven rings. Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown the Savior King of kings. 3 Sinners in derision crowned Him, Mocking thus the Savior's claim; Saints and angels crowd around Him, Own His title, praise His name. Crown Him! Crown Him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame. 4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation! Hark, those loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; Oh, what joy the sight affords! Crown Him! Crown Him! King of kings and Lord of lords! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Ascension Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11 Used With Tune: CORONAE

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