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For the Beauty of the Earth

Author: Folliott S. Pierpont, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 635 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Refrain First Line: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies, Refrain: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light, Refrain 3 For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild, Refrain 4 For yourself, best gift divine, to the world so freely given, agent of God's grand design: peace on earth and joy in heaven. Refrain Topics: Family; Praise & Adoration; Songs for Children Hymns; Creation and Providence; Creation; Family; Harvest; Praise & Adoration; Thanksgiving & Gratitude Used With Tune: DIX

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 185 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not; as thou hast been thou forever wilt be. 2 Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside. 4 Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided-- Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Topics: God Compassion Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

We Plow the Fields and Scatter

Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane Montgomery Campbell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields and scatter The good seed on the land, But it is fed and watered By God’s almighty hand; He sends the snow in winter, The warmth to swell the grain, The breezes and the sunshine, And soft refreshing rain. 2 You only are the Maker Of all things near and far; You paint the wayside flower, You light the evening star; The winds and waves obey You, By You the birds are fed; Much more to us, Your children, You give our daily bread. 3 We thank You, then, Creator, For all things bright and good, The seed time and the harvest, Our life, our health, our food; Accept the gifts we offer, For all Your love imparts, And what You most would welcome, Our humble, thankful hearts. Used With Tune: NYLAND

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: James 1:10-17 Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, your great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night; Your justice like mountains high soaring above Your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 Life-giving Creator of both great and small; Of all life the maker, the true life of all; We blossom, then wither as leaves on a tree, But you live forever, you are and will be. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight; We too, God invisible, offer our praise, O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days! Topics: Holy Name Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

We Give Thee But Thine Own

Author: William W. How, 1823-97 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 486 hymnals Scripture: James 1:27 Lyrics: 1 We give Thee but Thine own, Whate'er the gift may be; All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee. 2 May we Thy bounties thus As stewards true receive And gladly, as Thou blessest us, To Thee our first-fruits give! 3 Oh, hearts are bruised and dead, And homes are bare and cold, And lambs for whom the Shepherd bled Are straying from the fold. 4 To comfort and to bless, To find a balm for woe, To tend the lone and fatherless Is angels' work below. 5 The captive to release, To God the lost to bring, To teach the way of life and peace, It is a Christ-like thing. 6 And we believe Thy Word, Though dim our faith may be: Whate'er for Thine we do, O Lord, We do it unto Thee. Used With Tune: ENERGY

Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,677 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: when other helpers fail, and comforts flee, help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see: O thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need thy presence every passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness: where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still if thou abide with me. 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes, shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Our Response to God in the morning and evening; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; Change; Death and Bereavement; God Faithfulness of; Jesus cross Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

Come, ye thankful people come

Author: Henry Alford (1810-1871) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 727 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: 1 Come, you thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home: all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, will provide for our wants to be supplied: come to God's own temple, come; raise the song of harvest home. 2 All the world is God's own field, bearing fruit his praise to yield; wheat and tares together sown, are to joy or sorrow grown; first the blade and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, and shall take his harvest home; from his field shall in that day all offences purge away; give his angels charge at last in the fire the tares to cast, but the fruitful ears to store in his storehouse evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come; to thy final harvest home: gather all your people in, free from sorrow, free from sin; there, for ever purified, in your presence to abide: come, with all your angels come, raise the glorious harvest home! Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; God in judgement and justice; Harvest; Heaven Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

America the Beautiful

Author: Katherine L. Bates, 1859-1929 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 506 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 First Line: O beautiful for spacious skies Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain; For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood, From sea to shining sea. 2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern, impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law. 3 O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness And ev'ry gain divine. 4 O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea. Used With Tune: MATERNA

God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry E. Fosdick Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: James 1:5 Lyrics: 1 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient Church’s story, bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail his ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us– free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the living of these days, for the living of these days. 3 Heal your children’s warring madness, bend our pride to your control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage lest we miss your kingdom’s goal, lest we miss your kingdom’s goal. 4 Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the gift of your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore. Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Spirits, Evil; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Recessional Hymns; Christian Service; Evil Spirits Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

All my hope on God is founded

Author: Joachim Neander (1650-1680); Robert Bridges (1844-1930) Meter: 8.7.8.7.3.3.7 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: 1 All my hope on God is founded, all my trust he will renew; safe through change and chance he guides me, only good and only true. God unknown, he alone calls my heart to be his own. 2 Human pride and earthly glory, sword and crown betray God's trust; though with care and toil we build them, tower and temple fall to dust. But God's power, hour by hour, is my temple and my tower. 3 God's great goodness lasts for ever, deep his wisdom passing thought: splendour, light, and life attend him, beauty springing out of naught. Evermore, from his store new-born worlds rise and adore. 4 Day by day the mighty Giver showers gifts on us below; his desire our souls delight in, pleasure leads us where we go. See love stand at his hand, joy awaits at his command! 5 Still from earth to God in heaven sacrifice of praise be done, high above all praises praising for the gift of Christ his Son. Hear Christ call one and all: those who follow shall not fall. Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; Change; Hope; Providence Used With Tune: MICHAEL

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,230 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Used With Tune: OLD 100TH (altered)

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: 1 I sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God's command, and all the stars obey. 2 I sing the goodness of our God that filled the earth with food; God formed the creatures with a word, and then pronounced them good. Oh, how your wonders are displayed, where'er I turn my eye: If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky! 3 On earth there's not a plant or flower but makes your glories known. The clouds arise and spread their showers by order from your throne. All life is but a gift from you and ever in your care; Wherever people gather, you, O God, are present there. Topics: Adoration and Praise God; God Presence of; God Works in Creation; Year A Trinity Sunday; Year B Proper 17 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Fight the good fight with all your might

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 484 hymnals Scripture: James 1:12 Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all your might; Christ is your strength, and Christ your right; lay hold on life, and it shall be your joy and crown eternally. 2 Run the straight race through God's good grace, lift up your eyes, and seek his face; life with its way before us lies; Christ is the way, and Christ the prize. 3 Cast care aside, lean on your Guide; his boundless mercy will provide. Trust, and your trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life, and Christ its love. 4 Faint not, nor fear; his arms are near; he does not change, and you are dear: only believe, and Christ shall be your all in all eternally. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Conflict; Eternal Life; Trust Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 622 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side, nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel thee near me, the world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear: my foes are ever near me, around me and within; but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will. O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee, that where thou art in glory, there shall thy servant be; and,Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend. Topics: Aspiration; Following God/Christ; Jesus Christ Presence of; Christian Service; Temptation Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

O Lord Of Heaven And Earth And Sea

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 334 hymnals Scripture: James 1:17 Topics: The Worship of God Rejoicing And Thanks

God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

Author: Robert L. Edwards Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: James 1:5 Topics: Church Ministry and Ministers; Race Relations; Stewardship Of Life; Stewardship Of Possessions; Daily Work

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherstone Meter: Irregular Appears in 1,084 hymnals Scripture: James 1:12 First Line: My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine, for thee all the follies of sin I resign; my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now! 2 I love thee because thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now! 3 In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now! Topics: Crowns; Heaven; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Savior; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Love Our Love of Christ; Praise of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: AFFECTION

Soldiers of Christ, arise

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Appears in 895 hymnals Scripture: James 1:4 Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armour on, strong in the strength which God supplies through his eternal Son; strong in the Lord of hosts, and in his mighty power; who in the strength of Jesus trusts is more than conqueror. 2 Stand, then, in his great might, with all his strength endued; and take, to arm you for the fight, the panoply of God. To keep your armour bright attend with constant care, still walking in your Captain's sight, and watching unto prayer. 3 From strength to strength go on, wrestle, and fight, and pray; tread all the powers of darkness down, and win the well-fought day, that, having all things done and all your conflicts passed, you may o'ercome through Christ alone, and stand complete at last. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Conflict; Victory Used With Tune: FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

'Take up your cross,' the Saviour said

Author: Charles William Everest (1814-1877) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals Scripture: James 1:12 Lyrics: 1 'Take up your cross,' the Saviour said, 'if you would my disciple be; take up your cross, with willing heart, and humbly follow after me.' 2 Take up your cross; let not its weight fill your weak soul with vain alarm: his strength shall bear your spirit up, and brace your heart, and nerve your arm. 3 Take up your cross, nor heed the shame, and let your foolish pride be still: the Lord refused not even to die upon a cross, on Calvary's hill. 4 Take up your cross, then, in his strength, and calmly every danger brave; it guides you to a better home, and leads to victory o'er the grave. 5 Take up your cross and follow Christ, nor think till death to lay it down; for only those who bear the cross may hope to wear the glorious crown. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Christian Year Lent; Discipleship Used With Tune: BRESLAU

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: Irregular Appears in 107 hymnals Scripture: James 1:5 First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: [Refrain:] There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. (Refrain) 2 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, and say "He died for all." (Refrain) 3 Don't ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend; and if you lack for knowledge he'll ne'er refuse to lend. (Refrain) Topics: Discouragement; Inner Healing; Spirituals; Witnessing Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

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