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Sing to the Lord a joyful song
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell, 1811-1875 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 97 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Providence Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord a joyful song,
lift up your hearts, your voices raise;
to us His gracious gifts belong,
to Him our songs of love and praise.
2 For life and love, for rest and food,
for daily help and nightly care,
sing to the Lord, for He is good,
and praise His name, for it is fair.
3 For strength to those who on Him wait
His truth to prove, His will to do,
O praise our God, for He is great,
trust in His name, for it is true.
4 For joys untold, that from above
cheer those who love His sweet employ,
sing to our God, for He is love,
exalt His name, for it is joy.
5 For He is Lord of heaven and earth,
whom angels serve and saints adore,
the Father, Son, and Spirit blest,
to whom be praise for evermore. Amen.
Used With Tune: GONFALON ROYAL
Sing to the Lord a joyful song
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 189 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness 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 for ever wilt be.
Refrain:
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!
2 Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness
to Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]
3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain]
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ALTERNATE VERSION -
1 Great is Your faithfulness, O God my Father,
You have fulfilled all Your promise to me;
You never fail and Your love is unchanging;
all You have been You for ever will be.
Refrain:
Great is Your faithfulness,
great is Your faithfulness,
morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed Your hand has provided:
great is Your faithfulness, Father, to me.
2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in eloquent witness
to Your great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]
3 Pardon for sin, and a peace everlasting,
Your living presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow,
these are the blessings Your love will provide. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS Text Sources: Adapt.: Jubilate Hymns
Great is Thy faithfulness!
A gladsome hymn of praise we sing
Author: Ambrose Nichols Blatchford, 1842-1924 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness; God Through the Years New Year - Old Year Lyrics: 1 A gladsome hymn of praise we sing,
and thankfully we gather
to bless the love of God above,
our everlasting Father.
2 In Him rejoice with heart and voice,
His glory fading never,
whose providence is our defence,
who lives and loves for ever. [Refrain]
3 Full in His sight His children stand,
by His strong arm defended,
and He whose wisdom guides the world
our footsteps has attended. [Refrain]
4 For nothing falls unknown to Him–
or care or joy or sorrow;
and He, whose mercy ruled the past,
Will be our stay tomorrow. [Refrain] Used With Tune: DOMINUS REGIT ME
A gladsome hymn of praise we sing
Father, hear the prayer we offer
Author: Love Maria Willis, 1824-1908 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 238 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Guidance Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer—
not for ease our prayer shall be,
but for strength that we may ever
live our lives courageously.
2 Not for ever in green pastures
do we ask our way to be;
but the steep and rugged pathway
may we tread rejoicingly.
3 Not for ever by still waters
would we idly rest and stay;
but would smite the living fountains
from the rocks along our way.
4 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
in our wanderings be our guide;
through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be there at our side. Used With Tune: GOTT WILL'S MACHEN
Father, hear the prayer we offer
My times are in Your hand
Author: William Freeman Lloyd, 1791-1853 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 302 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years New Year - Old Year Lyrics: 1 My times are in Your hand;
my God, I wish them there!
My life, my friends, my soul, I leave
entirely to Your care.
2 My times are in Your hand
whatever they may be,
pleasing or painful, dark or bright,
as You know best for me.
3 My times are in Your hand;
why should I doubt or fear?
My Father's hand will never cause
His child a needless tear.
4 My times are in Your hand:
Jesus, the Crucified;
those hands my cruel sins had pierced
are now my guard and guide.
5 My times are in Your hand;
such faith You give to me
that after death, at Your right hand
I shall for ever be. Used With Tune: DENNIS (RIPON) Text Sources: Adapt.: Compilers of Praise!, 2000
My times are in Your hand
God is wisdom, God is love
Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 Meter: 8.7.8 with refrain Appears in 732 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Providence First Line: God is love, His mercy brightens Lyrics: 1 God is love, His mercy brightens
all the path in which we rove;
bliss He wakes and woe He lightens:
God is wisdom, God is love.
2 Chance and change are busy ever,
man decays, and ages move;
but His mercy waning never:
God is wisdom, God is love.
3 Even the hour that darkest seeming,
will His changeless goodness prove;
from the mist His brightness streaming:
God is wisdom, God is love.
4 He with earthly cares entwining
hope and comfort from above;
everywhere His glory shining:
God is wisdom, God is love. Used With Tune: SUSSEX
God is wisdom, God is love
The King of Love my shepherd is
Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-77 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 679 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: DOMINUS REGIT ME Text Sources: Adapt.: Jubilate Hymns
The King of Love my shepherd is
Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom
Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-1890 Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 1,234 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Guidance Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom,
O lead me on;
the night is dark, and I am far from home;
O lead me on.
Keep firm my feet; I do not ask to see
the distant scene; one step enough for me.
2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that You
should lead me on;
I loved to choose, and see my path; but now
O lead me on.
I loved the broader way, and, spite of fears,
pride ruled my will: remember not past years.
Used With Tune: SANDON Text Sources: Alt.: Compilers
Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom
Trusting in the Father
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 153 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Providence First Line: Like a river glorious Used With Tune: WYE VALLEY Text Sources: Adapt.: Jubilate Hymns
Trusting in the Father
Though troubles assail and dangers affright
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 431 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Providence Lyrics: 1 Though troubles assail and dangers affright,
though friends should all fail and foes all unite,
yet one thing secures us, however we're tried:
The Scripture assures us, 'The Lord will provide.'
2 The birds without barn or storehouse are fed;
from them let us learn to trust for our bread:
His saints what is fitting shall not be denied;
we know it is written: 'The Lord will provide.'
3 His call we obey like Abraham of old,
not knowing our way, but faith makes us bold;
for though we are strangers we have a good guide,
and trust, in all dangers, 'The Lord will provide.'
4 When Satan assails and hinders our path
and fills us with fears, we triumph by faith;
he cannot take from us, though often has tried,
this heart-cheering promise, 'The Lord will provide.'
5 No strength of our own or goodness we claim;
yet since we have known the Saviour’s great name,
in this our strong tower for safety we hide,
the Lord is our power, 'The Lord will provide.'
6 When life sinks apace, and death is in view,
The word of His grace shall carry us through
not fearing or doubting, with Christ on our side,
we hope to die shouting: 'The Lord will provide.' Used With Tune: OLD 104TH Text Sources: Revised: Compilers of Praise!
Though troubles assail and dangers affright
In heavenly love abiding
Author: Anna Laetitia Waring, 1823-1910 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 572 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Providence Used With Tune: PENLAN Text Sources: Adapt.: Jubilate Hymns
In heavenly love abiding
Through all the changing scenes of life
Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715; Nicholas Brady, 1659-1726 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 476 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Providence Lyrics: 1 Through all the changing scenes of life,
in trouble and in joy,
the praises of my God shall still
my heart and tongue employ.
2 Of His deliverance I will boast,
till all that are distressed,
from my example comfort take,
and charm their griefs to rest.
3 The hosts of God encamp around
the dwellings of the just;
protection He affords to all
who make His Name their trust.
4 O magnify the Lord with me,
with me exalt His name;
when in distress to Him I called
He to my rescue came.
5 O make but trial of His love,
experience will decide
how blest are they, and only they,
who in His truth confide.
6 Fear Him, you saints, and you will then
have nothing else to fear;
make but His service your delight,
your wants shall be His care. Scripture: Psalm 34 Used With Tune: WILTSHIRE
Through all the changing scenes of life
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Author: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, b. 1697; Jane Laurie Borthwick, 1813-1897 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 182 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side;
bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly Friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2 Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
to guide the future as He has the past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake,
all now mysterious shall be clear at last.
Be still, my soul: the tempests still obey
His voice, who ruled them once on Galilee.
3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
and all is darkened in the vale of tears,
then you shall better know His love, His heart,
who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears.
Be still, my soul: for 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 forgotten, love’s pure joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Used With Tune: FINLANDIA
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867; Gaetano Raphael (Anthony) Petti, 1932-1985 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 358 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Guidance Used With Tune: MANNHEIM
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Guide me, O my great Redeemer
Author: William Williams, 1717-1791; Peter Williams, 1727-1796 Appears in 1,833 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Guidance Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but You are mighty,
hold me with Your powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore!
feed me now and evermore!
2 Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow;
let the fiery, cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through:
strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan
bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death, and hell's Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side:
songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever sing to You,
I will ever sing to You.
Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
Guide me, O my great Redeemer
God is my strong salvation -
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 288 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness Lyrics: 1 God is my strong salvation -
what foe have I to fear?
In darkness and temptation
my light, my help is near:
2 Though hosts encamp around me,
firm to the fight I stand!
What terror can confound me,
with God at my right hand?
3 Place on the Lord reliance,
my soul, with courage wait -
His truth my reassurance
when faint and desolate:
4 His might my heart shall strengthen,
His love my joy increase;
mercy my days shall lengthen,
the Lord will give me peace. Scripture: Psalm 27 Used With Tune: BREMEN (CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN)
God is my strong salvation -
When all Your mercies, O my God
Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,002 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness Used With Tune: CONTEMPLATION Text Sources: Adapt.: Jubilate Hymns
When all Your mercies, O my God
God moves in a mysterious way
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,132 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Providence 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 you 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.
Used With Tune: LONDON NEW
God moves in a mysterious way
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7 Appears in 541 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Providence Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: PRAISE MY SOUL Text Sources: Adapt. Compilers of Praise!, 2000
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Now thank we all our God
Author: Martin Rinkart, 1586-1649; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 694 hymnals Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness; God Through the Years New Year - Old Year Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God
with heart and hands and voices;
such wonders He has done!
In Him the world rejoices,
who, from our mothers' arms
has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love
and still is ours today.
2 So may this generous God
through all our life be near us;
to fill our hearts with joy
and with His peace to cheer us,
to keep us in His grace
and guide us when perplexed;
to free us from all ills
in this world and the next.
3 All praise and thanks to God
who reigns in highest heaven,
to Father and to Son
and Spirit now be given–
the one eternal God,
whom earth and heaven adore–
for so it was, is now
and shall be evermore. Amen. Used With Tune: NUN DANKET Text Sources: Adapt.: Compilers of Praise!
Now thank we all our God
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