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High Priest

Author: Cennick Appears in 29 hymnals First Line: A good High-Priest is come Lyrics: 1 A good High Priest is come, Supplying Aaron's place; And taking up his room, Dispensing life and grace: The law by Aaron's priesthood came: But grace and truth by Jesus' name. 2 My Lord a Priest is made, As sware the mighty God, To Israel and his seed, Ordain'd to offer blood, For sinners who his mercy seek, A Priest as was Melchizedek. 3 He once temptations knew, Of every sort and kind, That he might succour shew, To every tempted mind: In every point the Lamb was try'd Like us, and then for us he dy'd. 4 He dies, but lives again, And by the altar stands; There shews how he was slain, Op'ning his pierced hands. Our Priest abides and pleads the cause Of us who have transgress'd his laws. 5 I other Priests disclaim, And laws and offerings too; None but the bleeding Lamb The mighty work can do: He shall have all the praise, for he Hath lov'd, and liv'd, and dy'd for me. Topics: Son

As thy days, so shall thy strength be

Author: Fawcett Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 152 hymnals First Line: Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near Lyrics: 1 Afflicted saint, to Christ draw near, The Saviour's gracious promise hear; His faithful word declares to thee, That as thy days, thy strength shall be. 2 Let not thy heart despond and say, "How shall I stand the trying day?" he has engag'd by firm decree, That as thy days, thy strength shall be. 3 Thy faith is weak, thy foes are strong; And if the conflict should be long, Thy Lord will make the tempter flee; For as thy days, thy strength shall be. 4 Should persecution rage and flame, Still trust in thy Redeemer's name; In fiery trials thou shalt see, That as thy days, thy strength shall be. 5 When call'd to bear the weighty cross, Or sore afflictions, pain, or loss, Or deep distress, or poverty, Still as thy days, thy strength shall be. 6 When ghastly death appears in view, Christ's presence shall thy fears subdue; He comes to set thy spirit free, And as thy days, thy strength shall be. Topics: Affliction Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:25

Increase of the Church promised

Appears in 52 hymnals First Line: All hail, incarnate God! Lyrics: 1 All hail, incarnate God! The wonderous things foretold Of thee in sacred writ With joy our eyes behold: Still does thine arm new trophies wear, And monuments of glory rear. 2 To thee the hoary head Its silver honours pays; To thee the blooming youth Devotes his brightest days: And every age their tribute bring, And bow to thee all-conquering King. 3 O haste, victorious prince, That happy glorious day, When souls, like drops of dew, Shall own thy gentle sway: Oh may it bless our longing eyes, And bear our shouts beyond the skies. 4 All hail, triumphant Lord, Eternal be thy reign; Behold the nations sue To wear thy gentle chain: When earth and time are known no more; Thy throne shall stand forever sure. Topics: Zion

Forms vain without Religion

Author: Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 185 hymnals First Line: Almighty Maker, God! Lyrics: 1 Almighty Maker, God! How glorious is thy name! Thy wonders now diffus'd abroad Thro' the creations frame! 2 Nature in every dress her humble homage pays, And finds a thousand ways t' express thine undissembled praise. 3 My soul would rise and sing To her Creator too; Fain would my tongue adore my King, And pay the worship due. 4 But pride, that busy sin, Spoils all that I perform, Curs'd pride, that creeps securely in, And swells a haughty worm. 5 Create my soul anew, Else all my worship's vain; This wretched heart will ne'er be true Until its form'd again. 5 Let joy and worship spend The remnant of my days, And to my God, my soul, ascend In sweet perfumes of praise. Topics: The Christian Life

The shortness of Time

Author: Steele Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 107 hymnals First Line: Almighty Maker of my frame Lyrics: 1 Almighty Maker of my frame, Teach me the measure of my days, Teach me to know how frail I am, And spend the remnant to thy praise. 2 My days are shorter than a span, A little point my life appears; How frail at best is dying man! How vain are all his hopes and fears. 3 Vain his ambition, noise, and show? Vain are the cares which rack his mind! He heaps up treasures mix'd with woe; And dies, and leaves them all behind. 4 O be a nobler portion mine; My God, I bow before thy throne, Earth's fleeting treasures I resign, And fix my hope on thee alone. Topics: Time and Eternity

Fortitude

Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,948 hymnals First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies, On flowery beds of ease; While others fought to win the prize, And sail'd through bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord! I'll bear the cross, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 5 Thy saints in all this glorious war, Shall conquer tho' they die; They see the triumph from afar, And seize it with their eye. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be thine. Topics: Graces

Address to Backsliders

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 41 hymnals First Line: Backsliders, who your misery feel Lyrics: 1 Backsliders, who your misery feel, Attend your Saviour's call; Return, he'll your backslidings heal; O crown him Lord of all/ 2 Though crimson sin increase your guilt, And painful is your thrall; For broken hearts his blood was spilt; O crown him Lord of all. 3 Take with you words, approach his throne, And low before him fall; He understands the spirit's groan; O crown him Lord of all. 4 Whoever comes he'll not cast out, Altho' your faith be small; His faithfulness you cannot doubt; O crown him Lord of all. Topics: The Christian Life

Come Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire; Let us thine influence prove; Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of life and love. 2 Come, Holy Ghost, for mov'd by Thee The prophets wrote and spoke; Unlock the truth (Thyself the key!) Unseal the sacred book: 3 Water with heavenly dew thy word, In this appointed hour; Attend it with thy presence, Lord, And bid it come with pow'r: 4 Open the hearts of them that hear, To make the Saviour room; Now let us find redemption near, Let faith by hearing come. Topics: Holy Spirit

Praise to the exalted Lamb

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,002 hymnals First Line: Come, let us join our cheerful songs Lyrics: 1 Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 Worthy the Lamb that dy'd, they cry, To be exalted thus: Worthy the Lamb, our hearts reply, For he was slain for us! 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honour and pow'r divine: And blessings more than we can give, Be, Lord, for ever thine. 4 The whole creation join in one, To bless the sacred name Of him that sits upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. Topics: Son

The Joys of Heaven

Author: Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 159 hymnals First Line: Come, Lord, and warm each languid heart Lyrics: 1 Come Lord, and warm each languid heart, Inspire each lifeless tongue; And let the joys of Heaven impart Their influence to our song. 2 Sorrow, and pain, and every care, And discord there shall cease; And perfect joy, and love sincere Adorn the realms of peace. 3 The soul, from sin for ever free, Shall mourn its power no more; But, cloath'd in spotless purity, Redeeming love adore. 4 There on a throne, (how dazzling bright!) Th' exalted Saviour shines; And beams ineffable delight On all the heavenly minds. 5 There shall the followers of the lamb Join in immortal songs; And endless honours to his name Employ their tuneful tongues. 6 Lord, tune our hearts to praise and love, Our feeble notes inspire; Till, in thy blissful courts above, We join th' angelic choir. Topics: Time and Eternity

The Believers ALL

Author: Toplady Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 76 hymnals First Line: Compar'd with Christ, in all beside Lyrics: 1 Compar'd with Christ, in all beside No comeliness I see; The one thing needful, dearest Lord, Is to be one with thee. 2 The sense of thy expiring love Into my soul convey: Thyself bestow; for thee alone My ALL IN ALL I pray. 3 Less than thyself will not suffice, My comfort to restore: More than thyself I cannot crave; And thou canst give no more. 4 Lov'd of my God, for him again With love intense I'd burn: Chosen of thee e'er time began, I'd chuse thee in return. 5 Whate’er consists not with thy love, O teach me to resign: I’m rich to all th' intents of bliss If thou, O God, art mine. Topics: The Christian Life

Father, I stretch mine hands to thee

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 541 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father, I stretch mine hands to thee, No other help I know: If thou withdraw thyself from me, Ah! whither shall I go! 2 What did thine only son endure Before I drew my breath! What pain, what labour to secure My soul from endless death! 3 Author of faith, to thee I lift My weary, longing eyes; O let me now receive that gift!— My soul without it dies! Topics: Father

Triumph in a living Redeemer

Author: Medley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 473 hymnals First Line: I know that my Redeemer lives Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives! he lives! who once was dead; He lives, my everlasting head. 2 He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with his eye; He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint. 3 He lives to silence all my fears, He lives to stop, and wipe my tears; He lives to calm my troubled heart, he lives all blessings to impart. 4 He lives my kind wise heav'nly friend, He lives, and loves me to the end; He lives, and while he lives I'll sing; He lives, my prophet, priest and king. 5 He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives my mansion to prepare; He lives to bring me safely there. Topics: Son Scripture: Job 19:25

Be still and know that I am GOD

Author: Medley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Let me, thou sovereign Lord of all Lyrics: 1 Let me, thou sovereign Lord of all, Low at thy footstool humbly fall, And while I feel affliction’s rod, Be still and know that thou art God. 2 When and wherever thou shalt smite, I'll own thee kind, I'll own thee right; And underneath the heaviest load, Be still, and know that thou art God. 3 Dost thou my earthly comforts slay, And take beloved ones away? Yet will my soul revere thy rod, Be still, and know that thou art God. 4 Then be my trials great or small, There's sure a needs-be for them all; Thus, then, by dealing I'll applaud, Be still, and know that thou art God. 5 Let me not murmur, nor repine, Under these trying strokes of thine; But while I walk the mournful road, Be still, and know that thou art God. 6 Still let this truth support my mind, Thou can'st not err, nor be unkind; And thus may I approve the rod, Be still, and know that thou art God. 7 Thy love thou'lt make in heaven appear In all I've borne or suffer'd here; Let me, till brought to that bode, Be still, and know that thou art God. 8 There when my happy soul shall rise To joys and Jesus in the skies, I shall, as ransom'd by thy blood, For ever sing, thou art my God. Topics: Affliction Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Walking with GOD

Author: Cowper Appears in 1,373 hymnals First Line: O for a closer walk with God Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame; A light, to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! 2 Where is the blessedness I knew, When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus, and his word? 3 What peaceful hours I once enjoy'd! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void, The world can never fill. 4 Return, O holy dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. 5 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. 6 So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. Topics: The Christian Life Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Christ's Ascension

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 450 hymnals First Line: Our Lord is risen from the dead Lyrics: 1 Our Lord is risen from the dead, Our Jesus is gone up on high; The powers of hell are captive led, Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 2 There his triumphant chariot waits, And angels chaunt the solemn lay; "Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates! "Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radient scene; He claims those mansions as his right, Receive the King of Glory in. 4 "Who is the King of Glory, who?" The Lord that all his foes o'ercame, The world, sin, death and hell o'erthrew, And Jesus is the Conqueror's name. 5 Lo! his triumphant chariot waits, And angels chaunt the solemn lay, "Lift up your heads, he heavenly gates! "Ye everlasting doors, give way!" 6 "Who is the King of Glory, who?" The Lord of boundless power possest, The King of Saints and Angels too, God over all, for ever blest! Topics: Son Scripture: Psalm 24:7

Remembering all the way the LORD has led him

Author: Fawcett Appears in 76 hymnals First Line: Thus far my God hath led me on Lyrics: 1 Thus far my God hath led me on, And made his truth and mercy known; My hopes and fears alternate rise, And comforts mingle with my sighs. 2 Thro' this wide wilderness I roam, Far distant from my blissful home; Lord, let thy presence be my stay, And guard me in this dangerous way. 3 Temptations every where annoy, And sins and snares my peace destroy; My earthly joys are from me torn, And oft an absent God I mourn. 4 My soul with various tempests toss'd, Her hopes o'erturn'd, her projects cross'd, Sees every day new straits attend, And wonders where the scene will end. 5 Is this, dear Lord, that thorny road Which leads us to the mount of God? Are these the toils thy people know While in the wilderness below? 6 'Tis even so; thy faithful love Doth all thy children's graces prove; 'Tis thus our pride and self must fall, That Jesus may be ALL in ALL. Topics: The Christian Life Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2

Watchfulness and Prayer

Author: Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 247 hymnals First Line: Alas what hourly dangers rise Lyrics: 1 Alas, what hourly dangers rise! What snares beset my way! To Heaven O let me lift my eyes, And hourly watch and pray. 2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain, And melt in flowing tears; My weak resistance, ah, how vain! How strong my foes and fears. 3 O gracious God! in whom I live, My feeble efforts aid, Help me to watch, and pray, and strive, Tho' trembling and afraid. 4 Increase my faith, increase my hope, When foes and fears prevail; And bear my fainting spirit up, Or soon my strength will fail. 5 Whene'er temptations fright my heart, Or lure my feet aside, My God, thy powerful aid impart, My guardian and my guide. 6 O keep me in thy heavenly way, And bid the tempter flee; And let me never, never stray From happiness and thee. Topics: The Christian Life Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Self-denial

Author: Benjamin Beddome Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 138 hymnals First Line: And must I part with all I have Lyrics: 1 And must I part with all I have, My dearest Lord, for thee? It is but right, since thou hast done Much more than this for me. 2 Yes, let it go—one look from thee Will more than make amends, For all the losses I sustain Of credit, riches, friends. 3 Ten thousand worlds, then thousand lives, How worthless they appear, Compar'd with thee, supremely good, Divinely bright and fair! 4 Saviour of souls, could I from thee A single smile obtain, Tho' destitute of all things else, I'd glory in my gain. Topics: Graces Scripture: Luke 9:23

Come, Holy Spirit, come

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 542 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, come; Let thy bright beams arise; Dispel the darkness from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. 2 Cheer our desponding hearts With visitations sweet; Give us to lie, with humble hope, At our Redeemer’s feet. 3 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove; And kindle in our breasts the flames Of never-dying love. 4 Convince us of our sin, Then lead to Jesu's blood; And to our wond'ring view reveal The secret love of God. 5 Shew us the sinner's Friend That rules the courts of bliss; The Lord of hosts, the mighty God, Th' eternal Prince of Peace. 6 ’Tis thine to cleanse the heart, T'illuminate the soul, To pour fresh life on ev'ry part, And new-create the whole.

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