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Once to Every Man and Nation

Author: James Russell Lowell Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 198 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Lyrics: 1. Once to ev'ry man and nation Comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth with falsehood, For the good or evil side; Some great cause, some great decision, Off'ring each the bloom or blight, And the choice goes by forever; 'Twixt that darkness and that light. 2. Then to side with truth is noble, When we share her wretched crust, Ere her cause bring fame and profit, And 'tis prosperous to be just; Then it is the brave man chooses While the coward stands aside, Till the multitude make virtue Of the faith they had denied. 3. By the light of burning martyrs, Christ, Thy bleeding feet we track, Toiling up new Calv'ries ever With the cross that turns not back; New occasions teach new duties, Ancient values test our youth; They must upward still and onward, Who would keep abreast of truth. 4. Tho' the cause of evil prosper, Yet the truth alone is strong: Tho' her portion be the scaffold, And upon the throne be wrong: Yet that scaffold sways the future, And, behind the dim unknown, Standeth God within the shadow, Keeping watch above His own. Used With Tune: BEECHER

Oh, happy day, that fixed my choice

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,711 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Lyrics: 1 Oh, happy day, that fixed my choice On thee, my Saviour and my God! Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad. 2 Oh, happy bond, that seals my vows To him who merits all my love; Let cheerful anthems fill his house, While to that sacred shrine I move. 3 'Tis done, the great transaction's done: I am my Lord's, and he is mine; He drew me, and I followed on, Charmed to confess the voice divine. 4 Now rest, my long-divided heart; Fixed on this blissful center, rest, Nor ever from thy Lord depart; With him of every good possessed. 5 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow, That vow renewed shall daily hear, Till in life's latest hour I bow, And bless in death a bond so dear. Topics: The Christian System Justification By Faith; Vows Remembered and Renewed

The Christian's noblest Resolution

Author: Steele Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 92 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: Oh wretched souls, who strive in vain Lyrics: 1 Oh wretched souls, who strive in vain, Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin! A nobler toil may I sustain, A nobler satisfaction win. 2 May I resolve with all my heart, With all my powers, to serve the Lord, Nor from his precepts e'er depart, Whose service is a rich reward. 3 O be his service all my joy, Around let my example shine, Till others love the bless'd employ, And join in labors so divine. 4 Be this the purpose of my soul, My solemn, my determin'd choice, To yield to his supreme control, And in his kind commands rejoice. 5 O may I never faint nor tire, Nor wandering leave his sacred ways; Great God, accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy praise Topics: Worship Family Worship; Abraham's Care of his family; Family Worship; Going to a New Habitation; Family Religion; Resolution to serve the Lord

Happy the Home When God Is There

Author: Henry Ware, Jr. Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 86 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Lyrics: 1 Happy the home when God is there, And love fills every breast; When one their wish, and one their prayer, And one their heav'nly rest. 2 Happy the home where Jesus' name Is sweet to every ear; Where children early lisp His fame, And parents hold Him dear. 3 Happy the home where prayer is heard, And praise is wont to rise; Where parents love the sacred Word, And all its wisdom prize. 4 Lord, let us in our homes agree This blessed peace to gain; Unite our hearts in love to Thee, And love to all will reign. Amen. Topics: Dedications of Children and Parents; Family; Home Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

Oh, Blest the House

Author: Christoph Carl Ludwig von Pheil, 1712-84; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall Lyrics: 1 Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall, Where Jesus Christ is all in all! A home that is not wholly His-- How sad and poor and dark it is! 2 Oh, blest that house where faith is found And all in hope and love abound; They trust their God and serve Him still And do in all His holy will! 3 Oh, blest the parents who give heed Unto their children's foremost need And weary not of care or cost. May none to them and heav'n be lost! 4 Oh, blest that house; it prospers well. In peace and joy the parents dwell, And in their children's lives is shown How richly God can bless His own. 5 Then here will I and mine today A solemn promise make and say: Though all the world forsake His Word, I and my house will serve the Lord! Topics: Christian Home and Education; Christian Education; Marriage Used With Tune: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, columbus 1880 (Tr. st. 3)

Who Is on the Lord's Side

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 450 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Lyrics: 1 Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King? Who will be his helpers, other lives to bring? Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go? By thy call of mercy, by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. 2 Jesus, thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem, but with Thine own life-blood, for thy diadem. With thy blessing filling each who comes to thee, thou hast made us willing, thou hast made us free. By thy grand redemption, by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. 3 Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe, but the King’s own army none can overthrow. Round his standard ranging victory is secure; for his truth unchanging makes the triumph sure. Joyfully enlisting by thy grace divine, we are on the Lord’s side, Savior, we are thine. Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Conflict, Spirtual; Commitment; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Invitation to Discipleship; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Missions; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: ARMAGEDDON

For the head of a family

Appears in 66 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: I and my house will serve the Lord Topics: Means of Grace Family Devotion

Love divine, all loves excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,869 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24 Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown: Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart. 2 Come, almighty, to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave: thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 3 Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be, let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love and praise. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Commissioning Service; Compassion; Consummation in Christ; God's Love to Us; House of God ; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Marriage; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Evangelist; Salvation; Sanctification Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

O Happy Home, Where Thou Art Loved

Author: Carl J. P. Spitta; Sarah B. Findlater Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 138 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest, thou loving Friend and Savior of our race, and where among the guests there never cometh one who can hold such high and honored place! 2 O happy home, where two in heart united in holy faith and blessed hope are one, whom death a little while alone divideth, and cannot end the union here begun! 3 O happy home, whose little ones are given early to thee in humble faith and prayer, to thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven guides them, and guards with more than mother's care! 4 O happy home, where each one serves thee, lowly, whatever his appointed work may be, till ev'ry common task seems great and holy, when it is done, O Lord, as unto thee! 5 O happy home, where thou art not forgotten when joy is overflowing, full and free, O happy home, where ev'ry wounded spirit is brought, Physician, Comforter, to thee - 6 Until at last, when earth's day's work is ended, all meet thee in the blessed home above, from whence thou camest, where thou hast ascended, thine everlasting home of peace and love. Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home; Daily Living; Family Worship Used With Tune: COMMUNION

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Author: Anonymous Meter: Irregular Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus– no turning back, no turning back. 2 The world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me– no turning back, no turning back. 3 Though none go with me, still I will follow, though none go with me, still I will follow, though none go with me, still I will follow– no turning back, no turning back. 4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus?– no turning back, no turning back. Topics: Choruses, Refrains; Commitment; Following God/Christ; Invitation To Salvation; Resolve Used With Tune: ASSAM

Ich und mein haus, wir sind bereit

Author: K. J. Spitta Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Topics: Der Hausstand Die Ehe

I bind my heart this tide

Author: Lauchlan McLean Watt (1867-1957) Meter: 6.7.7.7 Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Lyrics: 1 I bind my heart this tide to the Galilean's side, to the wounds of Calvary, to the Christ who died for me. 2 I bind my soul this day to the neighbour far away, to the stranger near at hand, in this town, and in this land. 3 I bind my heart and soul to the God, the Lord of all, to the God, the poor one's friend, and the Christ whom he did send. 4 I bind myself to peace, to make strife and envy cease. My God, fasten sure the cord of my service to the Lord! Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Dedication; Commitment; Sharing and Caring Used With Tune: UNION

Lord, we have come at your own invitation

Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; Holy Communion Used With Tune: EPIPHANY

The Family Prayer Song

Author: Morris Chapman Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: Come and fill our homes with your presence Refrain First Line: As for me and my house Topics: Grace Social Holiness Used With Tune: FAMILY PRAYER

We Will Serve the Lord

Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24 First Line: Wealth can be an idol Refrain First Line: As for me and my house Topics: Sharing Used With Tune: [Wealth can be an idol]

Amigo del Hogar

Author: Howell E. Lewis; Marjorie J. de Caudill Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: Oh Cristo, amigo fiel de cada hogar Used With Tune: ELLERS

Stand up, stand up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield, 1818-1888 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 1,803 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15 Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory his army he shall lead, till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the solemn watchword hear; if while ye sleep he suffers, away with shame and fear. Where'er ye meet with evil, within you or without, charge for the God of battles, and put the foe to rout. 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in his strength alone; the arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armour, each piece put on with prayer; when duty calls or danger be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long; this day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song. To him that overcometh a crown of life shall be; he with the King of glory shall reign eternally. Topics: Proper 23 Year C Used With Tune: MORNING LIGHT

O for a Closer Walk with God

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,373 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:14 Topics: Christians Aspiration & Longing; Christians Joy; Fellowship with God Used With Tune: BEATITUDO

A Charge to Keep I Have

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,358 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify, A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; O may it all my pow'rs engage To do my Master's will! 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live, And O, thy servant, Lord, prepare, A strict account to give! 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely, Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall forever die. Topics: Christians Commitment Used With Tune: BOYLSTON

O Jesus, I Have Promised

Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 628 hymnals Scripture: Joshua 24:15-16 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; be now and ever near me, my master and my friend. I shall not fear the battle if you are by my side, nor wander from the pathway if you will be my guide. 2 O let me feel you 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 still nearer and shield my soul from sin! 3 O let me hear you 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; and speak to make me listen, O guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, you have promised to all who follow you that where you are in glory your servants shall be too. And, Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end; O give me grace to follow, my master and my friend. Topics: Invitation and Response; Assurance; Christ--Invitation of; Christian warfare; Covenant; Discipleship; Following Christ; Invitation and Response; Invitation and Response; Ordination; Temptation of believers; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

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