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Brotherly Love

Author: Joseph Humphreys Appears in 207 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Blessed are the sons of God Lyrics: 1 Blessed are the sons of God, They are bought with Christ's own blood; They are ransomed from the grave; Life eternal they shall have: With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity. 2 They are justified by grace, They enjoy the Saviour's peace; All their sins are washed away; They shall stand in God's great day: With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity. 3 They are lights upon the earth, Children of a heavenly birth-- One with God, with Jesus one: Glory is in them begun: With them numbered may we be, Here, and in eternity. Scripture: Ruth 1:16 Used With Tune: ROSEFIELD

Humble Devotion

Author: Anne Steele Appears in 874 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Father, whate'er of earthly bliss Lyrics: 1 Father! whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at thy throne of grace, Let this petition rise;-- 2 "Give me a calm, a thankful heart, From every murmur free; The blessings of thy grace impart, And make me live to thee. 3 "Let the sweet hope that thou art mine My life and death attend; Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's end." Used With Tune: NAOMI

Growth in grace

Author: Asahel Nettleton Appears in 40 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, my soul inspire Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, my soul inspire; This one great gift impart-- What most I need, and most desire, An humble, holy heart. 2 Bear witness I am born again, My many sins forgiven: Nor let a gloomy doubt remain To cloud my hope of heaven. 3 More of myself grant I may know, From sin's deceit be free; In all the Christian graces grow, And live alone to thee. Scripture: Leviticus 19:2 Used With Tune: NAOMI

Faith and the Future

Author: William H. Bathurst Appears in 694 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Oh, for a faith that will not shrink Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a faith that will not shrink Though pressed by every foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe!-- 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod, But, in the hour of grief and pain, Will lean upon its God;-- 3 God whom we serve, our God, can save, Can damp the scorching flame, Can build an ark, can smooth the wave, For such as love his name. 4 Lord! if thine arm support us still With its eternal strength, We shall o'ercome the mightiest ill, And conquerors prove at length. Scripture: Isaiah 43:2 Used With Tune: FULBERT

Faith

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 300 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: 'Tis by the faith of joys to come Lyrics: 1 'Tis by the faith of joys to come, We walk through deserts dark as night; Till we arrive at heaven, our home, Faith is our guide, and faith our light. 2 The want of sight she well supplies; She makes the pearly gates appear; Far into distant worlds she pries, And brings eternal glories near. 3 Cheerful we tread the desert through, While faith inspires a heavenly ray; Though lions roar, and tempests blow, And rocks and dangers fill the way. Scripture: Philippians 4:13 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Faith

Author: Daniel Turner Appears in 224 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss Lyrics: 1 Faith adds new charms to earthly bliss And saves me from its snares; Its aid, in every duty, brings, And softens all my cares. 2 The wounded conscience knows its power The healing balm to give; That balm the saddest heart can cheer; And make the dying live. 3 Wide it unvails celestial worlds, Where deathless pleasures reign; And bids me seek my portion there, Nor bids me seek in vain. 4 It shows the precious promise sealed With the Redeemer's blood; And helps my feeble hope to rest Upon a faithful God. 5 There--there unshaken would I rest, Till this frail body dies; And then, on faith's triumphant wings, To endless glory rise. Used With Tune: VALENTIA

Trust--Psalm 34

Author: Tate ; Brady Appears in 476 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Through all the changing scenes of life 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 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, With me exalt his name? When in distress to him I called, He to my rescue came. 3 The hosts of God encamp around The dwellings of the just; Deliverance he affords to all, Who on his succor trust. 4 Oh, make but trial of his love; Experience will decide, How blest are they, and only they, Who in his truth confide. Scripture: Psalm 34:7 Used With Tune: FULBERT

Godly sincerity

Author: Bernard Barton Appears in 478 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Walk in the light! so shalt thou know Lyrics: 1 Walk in the light! so shalt thou know That fellowship of love, His Spirit only can bestow, Who reigns in light above. 2 Walk in the light! and thou shalt find Thy heart made truly his, Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined, In whom no darkness is. 3 Walk in the light! and ev'n the tomb No fearful shade shall wear; Glory shall chase away its gloom, For Christ hath conquered there. 4 Walk in the light! and thou shalt see Thy path, though thorny, bright, For God by grace shall dwell in thee, And God himself is light. Scripture: Ephesians 5:8 Used With Tune: VALENTIA

Consistency

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 492 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: So let our lips and lives express Lyrics: 1 So let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess; So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honors of our Saviour God; When his salvation reigns within, The grace subdues the power of sin. 3 Religion bears our spirits up, While we expect that blessed hope,-- The bright appearance of the Lord: And faith stands leaning on his word. Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Docility--Ps. 131

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Is there ambition in my heart? Lyrics: 1 Is there ambition in my heart? Search, gracious God, and see; Or do I act a haughty part? Lord, I appeal to thee. 2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still, And all my carriage mild; Content, my Father, with thy will, And quiet as a child. 3 The patient soul, the lowly mind, Shall have a large reward; Let saints in sorrow lie resigned, And trust a faithful Lord. Scripture: Psalm 131:1 Used With Tune: NOX PRAECESSIT

Psalm 131

Author: John Newton Appears in 249 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces First Line: Quiet, Lord, my froward heart Lyrics: 1 Quiet, Lord, my froward heart, Make me teachable and mild, Upright, simple, free from art, Make me as a weaned child: From distrust and envy free, Pleased with all that pleased thee. 2 What thou shalt to-day provide, Let me as a child receive; What to-morrow may betide, Calmly to thy wisdom leave: 'Tis enough that thou wilt care; Why should I the burden bear? 3 As a little child relies On a care beyond his own, Knows he's neither strong nor wise, Fears to stir a step alone;-- Let me thus with thee abide, As my Father, Guard, and Guide. Scripture: Psalm 131:1 Used With Tune: GUIDE

Penitential Prayers

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Christians Graces of; Christians Saved by Grace First Line: God be merciful to me Lyrics: 1 God be merciful to me, On Thy grace I rest my plea; Plenteous in compassion Thou, Blot out my transgressions now; Wash me, make me pure within, Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin. 2 My transgressions I confess, Grief and guilt my soul oppress; I have sinned against Thy grace And provoked Thee to Thy face; I confess Thy judgment just, Speechless, I Thy mercy trust. 3 I am evil, born in sin; Thou desirest truth within. Thou alone my Saviour art, Teach Thy wisdom to my heart; Make me pure, Thy grace bestow, Wash me whiter than the snow. 4 Broken, humbled to the dust By Thy wrath and judgment just, Let my contrite heart rejoice And in gladness hear Thy voice; From my sins O hide Thy face, Blot them out in boundless grace. Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: AJALON

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing

Author: Robert Robinson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,209 hymnals Topics: Christian Experience Aspiration; Ebenezer; Grace Converting Used With Tune: NETTLETON

Jesus, Lover of my soul

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,238 hymnals Topics: Abiding in Christ; Assurance; Christ Comforter; Christ Love and Grace of; Christ Refuge; Christian Life Faith in Christ; Communion with Christ and God; God Deliverer; Grace Fulness of; Grace Refreshing; Need for Christ or God; Preservation of Christians; Supplication For Protection Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high: Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of Life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee; Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me! All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in thee I find: Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy Name; I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within: Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of thee; Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Amen. Scripture: Isaiah 25:4 Used With Tune: REFUGE

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,435 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Salvation; Grace; Testimony First Line: Amazing grace–how sweet the sound Used With Tune: AMAZING GRACE

Love divine, all love excelling

Appears in 1,868 hymnals Topics: Christian Graces prayed for Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all love 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 Breathe, oh, breathe Thy loving spirit Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find Thy promised rest. Take away the love of sinning, Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Graciously 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 precious love. 4 Finish then Thy new creation, Pure, unspotted may we be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee! Change from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Blest be the tie, that binds

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,280 hymnals Topics: Christian experience Sanctification and christian graces Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie, that binds Our hearts in Christian love! The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne, We pour our ardent pray'rs: Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain: But we shall still be join'd in heart, And hope to meet again. 5 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin, we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity.

Think gently of the erring one!

Appears in 138 hymnals Topics: The Christian Graces Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Ye servants of the Lord

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 455 hymnals Topics: Christian experience Sanctification and christian graces Lyrics: 1 Ye servants of the Lord, Each in his office wait, Observant of his heav'nly word, And watchful at his gate. 2 Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame, Gird up your loins, as in his sight, For awful is his name. 3 Watch! 'tis your Lord's command, And while we speak, he's near. Mark the first signal of his hand, And ready all appear. 4 O happy servant he, In such a posture found! He shall his Lord with rapture see, And be with honour crown'd.