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On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand

Author: Samuel Stennett, 1727-1795 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,342 hymnals Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye To Canaan's fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie. Refrain: I am bound for the promised land, I am bound for the promised land; O who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. 2 All o'er those wide extended plains Shines one eternal day; There God the Son forever reigns And scatters night away. [Refrain] 3 No chilling winds or poisonous breath Can reach that healthful shore; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death Are felt and feared no more. [Refrain] 4 When I shall reach that happy place, And be forever blest? When shall I see my Father's face, And in His bosom rest? [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Ascription; Heaven; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: PROMISED LAND

Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear

Author: John Keble, 1792-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,447 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sun of my soul, Thou Savior dear, It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest Forever on my Savior's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die. 4 Be near and bless me when I wake, Ere through the world my way I take, Abide with me till in Thy love I lose myself in heaven above. Amen. Topics: Worship and Praise Evening; God Abiding Presence Scripture: Luke 24:29 Used With Tune: HURSLEY

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,214 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly Thine! 2 May Thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As Thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire! 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll; Blest Savior, then, in love, Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, A ransomed soul! Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; Faith; Prayer Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Used With Tune: OLIVET

What Can Wash Away My Sin (Nothing but the Blood)

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 7.8.7.8 with refrain Appears in 508 hymnals First Line: What can wash away my sin? Refrain First Line: Oh! precious is the flow Lyrics: 1 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Refrain: Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 2 For my pardon this I see, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; For my cleansing this my plea, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Nothing can for sin atone, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 This is all my hope and peace, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Salvation; Atonement; Evangelism Scripture: Hebrews 9:22 Used With Tune: PLAINFIELD

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Author: Rhabanus Maurus, c. 776-856; John Cosin, 1594-1672 Appears in 239 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire; Thou the anointed Spirit art, Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dullness of our blinded sight. 3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of Thy grace. Keep far our foes, give peace at home, Where Thou art guide, no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, And Thee, of both, to be but one; That through the ages, all along, This may be our endless song: Praise to Thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit Scripture: John 20:22 Used With Tune: MENDON

My Shepherd Is the Lord

Author: Unknown Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 39 hymnals First Line: My Shepherd is the Lord most high Lyrics: 1 My Shepherd is the Lord most high, And all my wants shall be supplied; In pastures green He makes me lie, And leads by streams which gently glide. 2 He in His mercy doth restore My soul, when sinking in distress; For His name's sake He evermore Leads me in paths of righteousness. 3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, Even there no evil will I fear; Because Thy presence shall not fail, Thy rod and staff my soul shall cheer. 4 For me a table Thou hast spread, Prepared before the face of foes; With oil Thou dost anoint my head; My cup is filled and overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy shall not cease Through all my days to follow me; And in God's house my dwelling place With Him forever more shall be. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Holy Scripture Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Used With Tune: HEBRON

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 594 hymnals First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know Lyrics: 1 The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know; I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed, Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed. 2 Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray, Since Thou art my guardian, no evil I fear; Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay; No harm can befall with my Comforter near, No harm can befall with my Comforter near. 3 In the midst of affliction my table is spread; With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o’er; With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head; O what shall I ask of Thy providence more? O what shall I ask of Thy providence more? 4 Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above. I seek by the path which my forefathers trod, Through the land of their sojourn, Thy kingdom of love, Through the land of their sojourn Thy kingdom of love. Amen. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; God Shepherd; Holy Scripture; Jesus Names and Titles Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Used With Tune: POLAND

Sing Them Over Again to Me (Wonderful Words of Life)

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 570 hymnals First Line: Sing them over again to me Refrain First Line: Beautiful words, wonderful words Lyrics: 1 Sing them over again to me, Wonderful words of life; Let me more of their beauty see, Wonderful words of life; Words of life and beauty Teach me faith and duty. Refrain: Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life; Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life. 2 Christ the blessed one, gives to all Wonderful words of life; Sinner, list to the loving call, Wonderful words of life; All so freely given, Wooing us to heaven. [Refrain] 3 Sweetly echo the gospel call, Wonderful words of life; Offer pardon and peace to all, Wonderful words of life; Jesus only Savior, Sanctify for ever. [Refrain] Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Holiness; Holy Scripture Scripture: John 6:68 Used With Tune: WORDS OF LIFE

Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 455 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, sinners, to the gospel feast; Let every soul be Jesus' guest; Ye need not one be left behind, For God hath bidden all mankind. 2 Sent by my Lord, on you I call; The invitation is to all; Come, all the world! come, sinner, thou! All things in Christ are ready now. 3 Come, all ye souls by sin oppressed, Ye restless wanderers after rest; Ye poor, and maimed, and halt, and blind, In Christ a hearty welcome find. 4 My message as from God receive; Ye all may come to Christ and live; O let His love your hearts constrain, Nor suffer Him to die in vain. 5 See Him set forth before your eyes, That precious, bleeding sacrifice! His offered benefits embrace, And freely now be saved by grace! Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Invitation Scripture: Luke 12:16-24 Used With Tune: HEBRON

Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: Irregular Appears in 248 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they be red like crimson, They shall be as wool; Though your sins be as scarlet, Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow, They shall be as white as snow. 2 Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! He is of great compassion, And of wondrous love; Hear the voice that entreats you, Hear the voice that entreats you, O return ye unto God! O return ye unto God! 3 He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more; "Look unto Me, ye people," Saith the Lord your God; He’ll forgive your transgressions, He’ll forgive your transgressions, And remember them no more, And remember them no more. Topics: The Christian Life Repentance and Forgiveness; Consecration Scripture: John 6:37 Used With Tune: CLEANSING

Jesus, Great Shepherd of the Sheep

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 136 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, great Shepherd of the sheep, To Thee for help we fly; Thy little flock in safety keep, For O, the wolf is nigh! 2 He comes, of hellish malice full, To scatter, tear, and slay; He seizes every struggling soul As his own lawful prey. 3 Us into Thy protection take, And gather with Thine arm; Unless the fold we first forsake, The wolf can never harm. 4 We laugh to scorn his cruel power While by our Shepherd's side; The sheep he never can devour Unless he first divide. 5 O do not suffer him to part The souls that here agree; But make us of one mind and heart, And keep us one in Thee. 6 Together let us sweetly live, Together let us die, And each a starry crown receive, And reign above the sky. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Jesus Shepherd Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

It Is Good to Sing Thy Praises

Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 28 hymnals Lyrics: 1 It is good to sing Thy praises And to thank Thee, O Most High, Showing forth Thy loving-kindness When the morning lights the sky. It is good when night is falling Of Thy faithfulness to tell, While with sweet, melodious praises Songs of adoration swell. 2 Thou hast filled my heart with gladness Through the works Thy hands have wrought; Thou hast made my life victorious, Great Thy works and deep Thy thought. Thou, O Lord, on high exalted, Reignest evermore in might; All Thine enemies shall perish, Sin be banished from Thy sight. 3 But the good shall live before Thee, Planted in Thy dwelling place, Fruitful trees and ever verdant, Nourished by Thy boundless grace. In His goodness to the righteous God His righteousness displays; God, my rock, my strength and refuge, Just and true are all His ways. Amen. Topics: Worship and Praise Adoration; Adoration; Peace Scripture: Psalm 138:2 Used With Tune: ELLESDIE Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus

Author: John Bakewell, 1721-1819; Martin Madan, 1726-1790 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 625 hymnals First Line: Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! Crowned in mockery a king! Thou didst suffer to release us; Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Savior, Bearer of our sin and shame! By Thy merits we find favor; Life is given thro' Thy name. 2 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, There forever to abide; All the heavenly hosts adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side. There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare, Ever for us interceding Till in glory we appear. 3 One is there above all others, Well-deserves the name of Friend; His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end! Which of all our friends, to save us, Could or would have shed his blood? But our Jesus died to save us, Reconciled in Him to God. Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Ascension; Ascension; Jesus His Coming in Glory; Jesus Passion; Peace Scripture: Isaiah 53:3 Used With Tune: AUTUMN

There Is a Name I Love to Hear

Author: Frederick Whitfield, 1829-1904 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 573 hymnals Lyrics: 1 There is a name I love to hear; I love to sing its worth: It sounds like music in mine ear, The sweetest name on earth. 2 It tells me of a Savior's love, Who died to set me free; It tells me of His precious blood, The sinner's perfect plea. 3 It tells of One whose loving heart Can feel my deepest woe, Who in my sorrow bears a part That none can bear below. 4 Jesus! the name I love so well, The name I love to hear; No saints on earth its worth can tell, No heart conceive how dear. Topics: Jesus Christ Names and Titles; Jesus Names and Titles; Jesus Passion Scripture: 1 John 4:8 Used With Tune: EVAN

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: William Walford, 1772-1850 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,305 hymnals First Line: Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known; In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer! 2 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless; And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! 3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! May I thy consolation share, Till from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, I view my home and take my flight; This robe of flesh I'll drop and rise To seize the everlasting prize; And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer! Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Prayer Scripture: Acts 3:1 Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR

Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Meter: 8.8.8.8.5.5.8 Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let us talents and tongues employ, Reaching out with a shout of joy: Bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Jesus lives again, Earth can breathe again, Pass the Word around: loaves abound! 2 Christ is able to make us one, At His table He sets the tone, Teaching people to live to bless, Love in word and in deed express. Jesus lives again, Earth can breathe again, Pass the Word around: loaves abound! 3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out Bearing fruit in a world of doubt, Gives us love to tell, bread to share: God - Emmanuel everywhere. Jesus lives again, Earth can breathe again, Pass the Word around: loaves abound! Topics: The Living Church The Lord's Supper Scripture: John 15:10 Used With Tune: LINSTEAD

Still, Still with Thee

Author: Harriet B.Stowe, 1812-1896 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 349 hymnals First Line: Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh Lyrics: 1 Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh, When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee; Fairer than morning, lovelier than daylight, Dawns the sweet consciousness I am with Thee. 2 Alone with Thee amid the mystic shadows, The solemn hush of nature newly born; Alone with Thee in breathless adoration, In the calm dew and freshness of the morn. 3 Still, still with Thee! as to each newborn morning A fresh and solemn splendor still is given, So does this blessed consciousness, awaking, Breathe each day nearness unto Thee and heaven. 4 When sinks the soul, subdued by toil, to slumber, Its closing eyes look up to Thee in prayer; Sweet the repose beneath Thy wings o'ershading, But sweeter still, to wake and find Thee there. 5 So shall it be at last, in that bright morning, When the soul waketh, and life's shadows flee; O in that hour, fairer than daylight dawning, Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with Thee. Amen. Topics: Worship and Praise Morning; Inner Life; MORNING Used With Tune: CONSOLATION

Father, Above the Concave Sky

Author: D. A. Payne, 1811-1893 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; God Eternity and Power; Nature; Peace Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: OAKVILLE

From All That Dwell Below the Skies

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Anonymous Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,281 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies, Let the Creator's praise arise; Let the Redeemer's name be sung, Through every land by every tongue. 2 In every land begin the song; To every land the strains belong: In cheerful sounds all voices raise, And fill the world with loudest praise. 3 Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring; In songs of praise divinely sing; The great salvation loud proclaim, And shout for joy the Savior's name. 4 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends Thy Word: Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. Amen. Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; God Eternity and Power; Nature Scripture: Psalm 117 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, And make me love Thee as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, No sudden rending of the veil of clay, No angel visitant, no opening skies; But take the dimness of my soul away. 3 Hast Thou not bid me love Thee, God and King? All, all Thine own, soul, heart and strength and mind. I see Thy cross; there teach my heart to cling: O let me seek Thee, and O let me find! 4 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh; Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear, To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh; Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5 Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love, One holy passion filling all my frame; The kindling of the heaven-descended Dove, My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame. Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Assurance; Devotion Scripture: Galatians 5:25 Used With Tune: MORECAMBE

I Love the Lord; He Heard My Cries

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord; He heard my cries, And pitied every groan; Long as I live, when troubles rise I'll hasten to His throne. 2 I love the Lord; He bowed His ear, And chased my grief away; O let my heart no more despair While I have breath to pray. 3 The Lord beheld me sore distressed; He bade my pains remove; Return, my soul, to God, thy rest, For thou hast known His love. Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Prayer Scripture: Psalm 31:23 Used With Tune: MANOAH

Ring the Bells of Heaven

Author: William O. Cushing, 1823-1902 Meter: 11.9.11.9 with refrain Appears in 214 hymnals First Line: Ring the bells of heaven! There is joy today Refrain First Line: Glory! Glory! How the angels sing Lyrics: 1 Ring the bells of heaven! There is joy today, For a soul, returning from the wild! See, the Father meets him out upon the way, Welcoming His weary, wandering child. Refrain: Glory! Glory! How the angels sing: Glory! Glory! How the loud harps ring! 'Tis the ransomed army, like a mighty sea, Pealing forth the anthem of the free. 2 Ring the bells of heaven! There is joy today, For the wanderer now is reconciled; Yes, a soul is rescued from his sinful way, And is born anew, a ransomed child. [Refrain] 3 Ring the bells of heaven! Spread the feast today! Angels, swell the glad triumphant strain! Tell the joyful tidings, bear it far away! For a precious soul is born again. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Victory; Forgiveness; Joy Scripture: Luke 15:10 Used With Tune: RING THE BELLS

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 327 hymnals First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate, He made them, high or lowly, And ordered their estate. [Refrain] 3 The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky; [Refrain] 4 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden: He made them every one; [Refrain] 5 The tall trees in the greenwood, The meadows where we play, The rushes by the water, We gather every day; [Refrain] 6 He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Assurance; Children Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ALL THINGS BRIGHT

Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,220 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these earthly toys; Our souls, how heavily they go, To reach eternal joys. 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise; Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 4 Father, and shall we ever live At this poor dying rate, Our love so faint, so cold to Thee, And Thine to us so great! 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Come, shed abroad a Savior’s love, And that shall kindle ours. Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Peace Scripture: Romans 5:5 Used With Tune: ST. MARTIN'S

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting, 1825-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 427 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm doth bind the restless wave, Who bidst the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 2 O Savior, Whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walkedst on the foaming deep And calm amid the rage didst sleep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 O sacred Spirit, who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And badst its angry tumult cease, And gavest light and life and peace: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 O Trinity of love and power, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them where-so-e'er they go; And ever let there rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Amen. Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; God Eternity and Power; Inner Life; Prayer Scripture: Psalm 107:24 Used With Tune: MELITA

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer, 1834-1907 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 733 hymnals Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each victory will help you Some other to win; Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain, God’s name hold in reverence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Refrain] 3 To him that o’ercometh God giveth a crown, Through faith we will conquer, Though often cast down; He, who is our Savior, Our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Testimony; Trials Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Used With Tune: PALMER

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,803 hymnals First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers! Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian solders Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See His banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. 2 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the church of Jesus Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Refrain] 3 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song; Glory, laud, and honor Unto Christ the King: This through countless ages Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Loyalty and Courage; Processionals; Recessionals Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Great God, How Infinite Art Thou

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 322 hymnals First Line: Great God, how infinite art Thou! Lyrics: 1 Great God, how infinite art Thou! What worthless ones are we! Let the whole race of creatures bow, And pay their praise to Thee. 2 Thy throne eternal ages stood, Ere seas or stars were made; Thou art the ever-living God, Were all the nations dead. 3 Eternity, with all its years, Stands present in Thy view; To Thee there’s nothing old appears; Great God, there’s nothing new. 4 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, And vexed with trifling cares, While Thine eternal thought moves on Thine undisturbed affairs. Amen. Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; God Eternity and Power Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: DUNDEE (FRENCH)

This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901 Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 320 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world, And to my listening ears All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought. 2 This is my Father's world, The birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, Declare their maker's praise. This is my Father's world: He shines in all that's fair; In the rustling grass I hear him pass, He speaks to me everywhere. 3 This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father's world: Why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King: let the heavens ring! God reigns: let earth be glad! Amen. Topics: God the Father Creator; God Eternity and Power; God Love and Fatherhood; Nature Scripture: Job 38:7 Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

How Great Thou Art

Author: Stuart K. Hine, 1899 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 139 hymnals First Line: O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed, Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! 2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; [Refrain] 3 And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin; [Refrain] 4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art! [Refrain] Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; Adoration; Opening; Peace Scripture: Psalm 48:1 Used With Tune: HOW GREAT THOU ART

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 540 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the Everlasting King. 2 Praise Him for His grace and favor To our fathers in distress; Praise Him, still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless; Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in His faithfulness. 3 Fatherlike, He tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame He knows; In His hands He gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes: Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet His mercy flows. 4 Angels in the height, adore Him; Ye behold Him face to face; Saints triumphant, bow before Him; Gathered in from ev'ry race; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Amen. Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; Opening; Peace; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

The Spacious Firmament on High

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 790 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim: Th'unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his creator's power display, And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly, to the listening earth, Repeats the story of her birth; While all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though in solemn silence all Move round the dark terrestrial ball? What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found? In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice; Forever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is divine." Topics: God the Father Creator; God Eternity and Power Scripture: Psalm 19 Used With Tune: CREATION

Creation's Lord, We Give Thee Thanks

Author: William DeWitt Hyde, 1858-1917 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 44 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Creation's Lord, we give Thee thanks That this Thy world is incomplete; That battle calls our marshalled ranks, That work awaits our hands and feet; 2 That Thou hast not yet finished man, That we are in the making still, As friends who share the Maker's plan, As sons who know the Father's will. 3 Beyond the present sin and shame, Wrong's bitter, cruel, scorching blight, We see the beckoning vision flame, The blessed kingdom of the right. 4 Since what we choose is what we are, And what we love we yet shall be, The goal may ever shine afar; The will to win it makes us free. Amen. Topics: God the Father Creator; Consecration; Devotion; God Eternity and Power; Opening; Peace Scripture: Psalm 92 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD

O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,244 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home! 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne Still may we dwell secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 A thousand ages, in Thy sight, Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night, Before the rising sun. 5 Time, like an ever rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 6 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come; Be thou our guard while life shall last, And our eternal home! Amen. Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; God Refuge; Holy Scripture; New Year; Opening Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 593 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is the day the Lord hath made, He calls the hours His own; Let heaven rejoice; let earth be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 Today He arose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell; Today the saints His triumphs spread, And all His wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to the anointed King! To David's holy Son! Help us, O Lord: descend and bring Salvation from Thy throne. 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to men With messages of grace; Who comes in God, His Father's name, To save our sinful race. 5 Hosanna in the highest strains The church on earth can raise; The highest heavens, in which He reigns Shall give Him nobler praise. Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Resurrection; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 118 Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

Eternal Spirit, God of Truth

Author: Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 110 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Spirit, God of truth, Our contrite hearts inspire; Revive the flame of heavenly love, And feed the pure desire. 2 ’Tis Thine to soothe the sorrowing mind, With guilt and fear oppressed; ’Tis Thine to bid the dying live, And give the weary rest. 3 Subdue the power of every sin, Whate’er that sin may be, That we, with humble, holy heart, May worship only Thee. 4 Then, with our spirits witness bear That we are sons of God, Redeemed from sin, from death, and hell, Through Christ’s atoning Blood. Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Opening; Peace Scripture: Romans 8:11 Used With Tune: MAITLAND

O Word of God Incarnate

Author: William W. How, 1823-1897 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 487 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: We praise thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age. 2 The Church from her dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light she lifteth O'er all the earth to shine. It is the golden casket Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ, the living Word. 3 It floateth like a banner Before God's host unfurled; It shineth like a beacon Above the darkling world. It is the chart and compass That o'er life's surging sea, Mid mists and rocks and darkness, Still guide, O Christ, to thee. 4 O make Thy Church, dear Savior, A lamp of purest gold, To bear before the nations Thy true light as of old. O teach Thy wandering pilgrims By this their path to trace, Till, clouds and darkness ended, They see Thee face to face. Amen. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Adoration; Church; Holy Scripture Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Used With Tune: MUNICH

The Lord is my Shepherd, I'll Not Want

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 580 hymnals First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd I'll not want Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd I'll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. 2 My soul He doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for His own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill, For Thou art with me, and Thy rod And staff me comfort still. 4 My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me, And in God's house forevermore My dwelling place shall be. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; God Shepherd Used With Tune: CRIMOND Text Sources: The Scottish Psalter, 1650

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Author: William Williams, 1717-1791; William Williams, 1717-1791; Peter Williams, 1722-1796 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,832 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty, Hold me with Thy powerful hand; Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through; Strong Deliverer, Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield, Be Thou still 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 give to Thee, I will ever give to Thee. Amen. Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; God Guidance; Peace; Processionals Scripture: Exodus 38:14 Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,627 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest. 3 Dear name, the rock on which I build, My shield and hiding place; My never failing treasury filled With boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus, my shepherd, brother, friend, My prophet, priest, and king; My Lord, my life, my way, my end, Accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see Thee as Thou art, I'll praise Thee as I ought. Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Names and Titles; Adoration; Jesus Names and Titles; Peace Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7 Used With Tune: EVAN

My Life, My Love I Give to Thee

Author: Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901 Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain Appears in 528 hymnals Refrain First Line: I'll live for him who died for me Lyrics: 1 My life, my love I give to Thee, Thou Lamb of God who died for me; O may I ever faithful be, My Savior and my God! Refrain: I'll live for him who died for me, How happy then my life shall be! I'll live for him who died for me, My Savior and my God! 2 I now believe thou dost receive, For Thou hast died That I might live; And now henceforth I'll trust in Thee, My Savior and my God! [Refrain] 3 O Thou who died on Calvary, To save my soul and make me free; I'll consecrate My life to Thee, My Savior and my God! [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Dedication and Consecration; Invitation; Stewardship Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 Used With Tune: DUNBAR

Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Unknown Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 541 hymnals Refrain First Line: I do believe, I now believe Lyrics: 1 Father, I stretch my hands to Thee; No other help I know; If Thou withdraw Thyself from me, Ah! whither shall I go? Refrain: I do believe, I now believe, That Jesus died for me! And through His blood, His precious blood, I shall from sin be free. 2 What did Thine only Son endure, Before I drew my breath! What pain, what labor, to secure My soul from endless death! [Refrain] 3 O Jesus, could I this believe, I now should feel Thy power; And all my wants Thou wouldst relieve, In this accepted hour. [Refrain] 4 Author of faith! to Thee I lift My weary, longing eyes; O let me now receive that gift! My soul without it dies. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Ascription; Trust Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 Used With Tune: CAMPMEETING

Unto Thy Temple, Lord, We Come

Author: Robert Collyer, b. 1823 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 30 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Unto Thy temple, Lord, we come With thankful hearts to worship Thee; And pray that this may be our home Until we touch eternity; 2 The common home of rich and poor, Of bond and free, and great and small; Large as Thy love forevermore, And warm and bright and good to all. 3 And dwell Thou with us in this place, Thou and Thy Christ, to guide and bless. Here make the well-springs of Thy grace Like fountains in the wilderness. 4 May Thy whole truth be spoken here; Thy gospel light for ever shine; Thy perfect love cast out all fear, And human life become divine. Amen. Topics: Worship and Praise Adoration; Adoration; Church Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: MENDON

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890 Meter: 7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 680 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing: Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth, His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us: The Prince of Darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo, his doom is sure; One little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth: Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill: God's truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever. Amen. Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; Faith; God Refuge; Processionals; Recessionals Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

Holy Bible, Book Divine

Author: John Burton, 1773-1822 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 572 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Holy Bible, book divine, Precious treasure, thou art mine; Mine to tell me whence I came, Mine to teach me what I am: 2 Mine to chide me when I rove; Mine to show a Savior's love; Mine thou art to guide and guard; Mine to punish or reward; 3 Mine to comfort in distress, Suffering in this wilderness; Mine to show by living faith, Man can triumph over death; 4 Mine to tell of joys to come, And the rebel sinner's doom; O thou holy book divine, Precious treasure, thou art mine. Topics: The Holy Scriptures; Holy Scripture; Holy Scripture; Holy Spirit; Youth Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: ALETTA

Amens

Appears in 984 hymnals First Line: Amen Lyrics: Amen. Topics: Service Music Amens Used With Tune: [Amen] (Perfect)

Jesus, Lover of My Soul (Anthem for SATB)

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 3,236 hymnals First Line: Jesus, lover of my soul 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 Savior, 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 me, 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. Topics: Choir Specials; Choir; Surrender Scripture: Isaiah 25:4 Used With Tune: [Jesus, lover of my soul]

Glory Be to the Father (Gloria Patri)

Appears in 996 hymnals First Line: Glory be to the Father Lyrics: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Topics: Service Music Chants; Holy Trinity Used With Tune: [Glory be to the Father]

The Lord's Prayer (S.A.T.B.)

Appears in 734 hymnals First Line: Our Father who art in heaven Lyrics: Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, the power, and the glory forever, the glory forever and ever. Amen. Topics: Service Music Chants; Holy Scripture Used With Tune: [Our Father who art in heaven]

My Jesus, I Love Thee

Author: William R. Featherstone, 1842-1878 Meter: 11.11.11.6.6.11 Appears in 1,094 hymnals 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 I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath; And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, if ever I loved Thee, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 4 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: The Christian Life Love; Adoration; Jesus Love; Love Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Used With Tune: 'TIS NOW

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