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From All that Dwell Below the Skies

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 1,282 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator's praise arise. Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through ev'ry land, by ev'ry tongue. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord; Eternal truth attends Thy Word. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore Till suns shall rise and set no more. Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Invocation Scripture: Psalm 117 Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Hail to the Lord's Anointed

Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 846 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity. 2 He comes with succour speedy To those who suffer wrong, To help the poor and needy And bid the weak be strong. To give them songs for sighing, Their darkness turn to light Whose souls, condemned and dying, Are precious in His sight. 3 He shall come down like showers, Upon the fruitful earth, And joy and hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth. Before Him on the mountains Shall peace, the herald, go And righteousness, in fountains, From hill to valley flow. 4 Arabia's desert ranger To Him shall bow the knee, The Ethiopian stranger His glory come to see; With off'rings of devotion Ships from the isles shall meet To pour the wealth of ocean In tribute at His feet. 5 Kings shall bow down before Him And gold and incense bring; All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing. To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend, His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. 6 O'er every foe victorious, He on His throne shall rest. From age to age more glorious, All-blessing and all-blest. The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His Name shall stand for ever-- That Name to us is Love. Topics: Forerunners of Christ; Advent 3 Scripture: Psalm 72 Used With Tune: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 511 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. 2 O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, Who ord'rest all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show And teach us in her ways to go. (Refrain) 3 O come, O come, Thou Lord of might, Who to Thy tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times didst give the law In cloud and majesty and awe. (Refrain) 4 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse's stem; From every foe deliver them That trust thy mighty pow'r to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. (Refrain) 5 O come, thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. (Refrain) 6 O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. (Refrain) 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind All peoples in one heart and mind; Bid Thou our sad divisions cease; And be Thyself our King of Peace. (Refrain) Topics: Rejoice; Advent 4 Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8 Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Medieval Latin antiphons; Tr. composite

Thee, God, We Praise, Thy Name We Bless

Author: Niceta of Remesiana; C. Døving, 1867-1937 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thee, God, we praise, Thy name we bless, Thee, Lord, of all we do confess; The whole creation worships Thee, The Father of eternity. 2 To Thee aloud all angels cry, The heav'ns and all the pow'rs on high, The cherubs and the seraphs join, And thus they hymn Thy praise divine. 3 O holy, holy, holy Lord, Thou, God, of hosts, by all adored; Earth and the heav'ns are full of Thee, Thy light, thy pow'r, Thy majesty. 4 The apostles join the glorious throng, The prophets swell the immortal song, The white-robed hosts of martyrs bright All serve and praise Thee day and night. 5 The holy Church in ev'ry place Throughout the world exalts Thy praise, And ever doth acknowledge Thee, Father of boundless majesty. 6 O God eternal, mighty King, We unto Thee our praises bring; And to Thy true and only Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One. 7 O King of glory, Christ the Lord, God's everlasting Son--the Word, To rescue mankind from its doom, Thou didst our very flesh assume. 8 Thou overcamst death's sharp sting, Believers unto heav'n to bring; At God's right hand, exalted there, Thou dost the Father's glory share. 9 And we believe Thou wilt descend To be our judge, when comes the end; Thy servants help, whom Thou, O God, Hast ransomed with Thy precious blood. 10 Among Thy saints let us be found With glory everlasting crowned; Thy people save from age to age, And bless Thy chosen heritage. 11 O guide them, lift them up for aye: We magnify Thee day by day, Thy name we worship and adore, World without end, for evermore. 12 Vouchsafe, O Lord, we humbly pray, To keep us safe from sin this day: O Lord, have mercy on us all, Have mercy on us when we call. 13 Thy mercy, Lord, to us extend, As on Thy mercy we depend: Lord, I have put my trust in Thee, Confounded let me never be. Topics: Te Deum Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

The Day Is Surely Drawing Near

Author: B. Ringwaldt, 1532-99; P. A. Peter, 1832-1919 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 34 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The day is surely drawing near When God's Son, the Anointed, Shall with great majesty appear As Judge of all appointed. All mirth and laughter then shall cease When flames on flames will still increase, As Scripture truly teacheth. 2 A trumpet loud shall then resound And all the earth be shaken. Then all who in their graves are found Shall from their sleep awaken; But all that live shall in that hour By the Almighty's boundless pow'r Be changed at His commanding. 3 A book is opened then to all, A record truly telling What each hath done, both great and small, When he on earth was dwelling; And ev'ry heart be clearly seen, And all be known as they have been In thoughts and words and actions. 4 Then woe to those who scorned the Lord And sought but carnal pleasures, Who here despised His precious Word And loved their earthly treasures! With shame and trembling they will stand And at the Judge's stern command To Satan be delivered. 5 O Jesus, who my debt didst pay And for my sin wast smitten; Within the Book of Life, O may My name be also written! I will not doubt; I trust in Thee, From Satan Thou hast made me free And from all condemnation. 6 Therefore my Intercessor be And for Thy blood and merit Declare my name from judgment free With all who life inherit, That I may see Thee face to face With all Thy saints in that blest place Which Thou for us hast purchased. 7 O Jesus Christ, do not delay, But hasten our salvation; We often tremble on our way In fear and tribulation. Then hear us when we cry to Thee; Come, mighty Judge, and make us free From ev'ry evil! Amen. Topics: Judgment Day; Trinity 26 Used With Tune: ES IST GEWISSLICH

Away in a Manger

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 550 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And take us to heaven to live with Thee there. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: Little Children's Book, Philadelphia, 1885, sts. 1,2; Gabriel's Vineyard Songs, 1892, st. 3, alt.

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest

Author: Rhabanus Maurus, 776-856; E. Caswall, 1814-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 284 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest, Vouchsafe within our souls to rest; Come with Thy grace and heav'nly aid And fill the hearts which Thou hast made. 2 To Thee the Comforter, we cry, To Thee, the Gift of God most high; The Fount of life, the Fire of love, The soul's Anointing from above. 3 The sev'nfold gifts of grace are Thine, O Finger of the Hand Divine; True Promise of the Father Thou, Who dost the tongue with speech endow. 4 Thy light to ev'ry thought impart, And shed Thy love in ev'ry heart; The weakness of our mortal state With deathless might invigorate. 5 Drive far away our wily foe, And Thine abiding peace bestow; If Thou be our protecting Guide, No evil can our steps betide. 6 Make Thou to us the Father known; Teach us th'eternal Son to own, And Thee, whose name we ever bless, Of both the Spirit, to confess. 7 Praise we the Father and Son, And Holy Spirit, Thee in One, And may the Son on us bestow The gifts that from the Spirit flow. Topics: Invocation Used With Tune: KOMM, GOTT SCHÖPFER, HEILIGER GEIST

Joy to the World

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,868 hymnals First Line: Joy to the world, the Lord is come Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Topics: Nativity of our Lord; Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,628 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 By Thee my pray'rs acceptance gain Although with sin defiled. Satan accuses me in vain, And I am owned a child. 5 Jesus, my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. 6 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. 7 Till then I would Thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath; And may the music of Thy name Refresh my soul in death! Topics: Circumcision and Name of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21 Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Angels from the Realms of Glory

Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 768 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth, Ye who sang creation's story Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the new-born King. 2 Shepherds in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant-light. Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ the new-born King. 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen his natal star. Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ the new-born King. 4 Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending In His temple shall appear. Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ the new-born King. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand

Author: H. Alford, 1810-71 Meter: 7.6.8.6 D Appears in 435 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ten thousand times ten thousand, In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light. 'Tis finished, all is finished, Their fight with death and sin; Fling open wide the golden gates And let the victors in. 2 What rush of alleluias Fills all the earth and sky! What ringing of a thousand harps Proclaims the triumph nigh! O day, for which creation And all its tribes were made; O joy, for all its former woes A thousandfold repaid! 3 O then what raptured greetings On Canaan's happy shore; What knitting severed friendships up Where partings are no more! Then eyes with joy shall sparkle That brimmed with tears of late; Orphans no longer fatherless Nor widows desolate. 4 Bring near Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain; Fill up the roll of Thine elect, Then take Thy pow'r and reign. Appear, Desire of Nations; Thine exiles long for home. Show in the heav'ns Thy promised sign; Thou Prince and Savior, come! Topics: Saints and Martyrs Used With Tune: ALFORD

Rejoice, Rejoice This Happy Morn

Author: B. K. Boye, 1742-1824 ; C. Døving, 1867-1937 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: Rejoice, rejoice, this happy morn! A Savior unto us is born, The Christ, the Lord of glory. His lowly birth in Bethlehem The angels from on high proclaim And sing redemption's story. My soul, Extol God's great favor; Bless Him ever For salvation. Give Him praise and adoration! Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET

O for a Faith That Will Not Shrink

Author: W. H. Bathurst, 1796-1877 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 695 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O for a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by many a foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe, 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chast'ning rod, But in the hour of grief or pain Will lean upon its God. 3 A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without, That, when in danger, knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt, 4 That bears unmoved the world’s dread frown, Nor heeds its scornful smile, That seas of trouble cannot drown, Nor Satan’s arts beguile, 5 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life’s last hour is fled And with a pure and heav'nly ray Lights up a dying bed. 6 Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, whate’er may come, We’ll taste e’en here the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home. Topics: Easter 2 Used With Tune: WOLVERHAMPTON

Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers

Author: L. Laurenti, 1660-1722; S. B. Findlater, 1823-1907 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 335 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers, And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising And soon is drawing nigh. Up, pray and watch and wrestle; At midnight comes the cry. 2 The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near; Go forth as He approaches With alleluias clear. The marriage feast is waiting; The gates wide open stand. Arise, O heirs of glory; The Bridegroom is at hand. 3 Ye saints, who here in patience Their cross and suff'rings bore, Shall live and reign forever When sorrow is no more. Around the throne of glory The Lamb they shall behold; In triumph cast before Him Their diadems of gold! 4 Our hope and expectation, O Jesus now appear; Arise, O Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere. With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption, That sets Your people free! Topics: Heaven's Eternal Joy; Trinity 27 Used With Tune: HAF TRONES LAMPA FÄRDIG

O Bless the Lord, My Soul

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 253 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O bless the Lord, my soul! Let all within me join And aid my tongue to bless His name Whose favors are divine. 2 O bless the Lord, my soul, Nor let His mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness And without praises die. 3 'Tis He forgives thy sins; 'Tis He relieves thy pain; 'Tis He that heals thy sicknesses And makes thee young again. 4 He crowns thy life with love When ransomed from the grave; He that redeemed my soul from hell Hath sovereign pow'r to save. 5 He fills the poor with good; He gives the suff'rers rest: The Lord hath judgments for the proud And justice for th'oppressed. 6 His wondrous works and ways He made by Moses known, But sent the world His truth and grace By His beloved Son. Scripture: Romans 5:14-15 Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: P. Brooks, 1835-93 Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Appears in 852 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. 2 For Christ is born of Mary; And, gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond'ring love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to all on earth. 3 How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is giv'n! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heav'n. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in. 4 O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin and enter in, Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel! Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: ST. LOUIS

Jesus, Priceless Treasure

Author: J. Franck, 1618-77; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.3.4.8.6 Appears in 133 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless Treasure, Fount of purest pleasure, Truest Friend to me. Ah, how long in anguish Shall my spirit languish, Yearning, Lord, for Thee? Thou art mine, O Lamb divine! I will suffer naught to hide Thee, Naught I ask beside Thee. 2 In Thine arms I rest me; Foes who would molest me Cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, Ev'ry heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear. Lightnings flash And thunders crash; Yet, though sin and hell assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Satan, I defy thee; Death, I now decry thee; Fear, I bid thee cease. World, thou shalt not harm me Nor thy threats alarm me While I sing of peace. God's great pow'r Guards ev'ry hour; Earth and all its depths adore Him, Silent bow before Him. 4 Hence, all earthly treasure! Jesus is my Pleasure, Jesus is my Choice. Hence, all empty glory! Naught to me thy story Told with tempting voice. Pain or loss, Or shame or cross, Shall not from my Savior move me Since He deigns to love me. 5 Evil world, I leave thee; Thou canst not deceive me, Thine appeal is vain. Sin that once did blind me, Get thee far behind me, Come not forth again. Past thy hour, O pride and pow'r; Sinful life, thy bonds I sever, Leave thee now forever. 6 Hence, all fear and sadness! For the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in. Those who love the Father, Though the storms may gather, Still have peace within. Yea, whate'er I here must bear, Thou art still my purest Pleasure, Jesus, priceless Treasure! Topics: Jesus, Bread of Life; Lent 4 Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11 Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE Text Sources: Tr. composite

A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth

Author: P. Gerhardt, 1607-76; H. Bartels, b. 1929 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Jesus, Our Redeemer Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-9 Used With Tune: AN WASSERFLÜSSEN BABYLON Text Sources: Handbook to the Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1942 (tr.)

O Lord, We Praise Thee

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: O Lord, we praise Thee, bless Thee, and adore Thee Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7 Used With Tune: GOTT SEI GELOBET UND GEBENEDEIET Text Sources: German folk hymn, 15th cent (st. 1); The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941 (tr.)

Lord, Hear the Voice of My Complaint

Author: J. Agricola, 1494-1566 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.4.6.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint, To Thee I now commend me, Let not my heart and hope grow faint, But deign Thy grace to send me. True faith from Thee, my God, I seek, The faith that loves Thee solely, Keeps me lowly, And prompt to aid the weak, And mark each word that Thou dost speak. 2 Yet more from Thee I dare to claim, Whose goodness is unbounded; Oh let me ne'er be put to shame, My hope be ne'er confounded; But e'en in death still find Thee true, And in that hour, else lonely, Trust Thee only, Not aught that I can do, For such false trust I sore should rue. 3 Oh grant that from my very heart My foes be all forgiven, Forgive my sins and heal their smart, And grant new life from heaven. Thy Word, that blessed food, bestow, Which best the soul canst nourish; Make it flourish Through all the storms of woe That else my faith might overthrow. 4 Then be the world my foe or friend, Keep me to her a stranger, Thy steadfast soldier to the end, Through pleasure and through danger. From Thee alone comes such high grace, No works of ours obtain it, Or can gain it; Our pride hath here no place, 'Tis Thy free promise we embrace. 5 Help me, for I am weak; I fight, Yet scarce can battle longer. I cling but to Thy grace and might, 'Tis Thou must make me stronger. When sore temptations are my lot, And tempests round me lower, Break their power; So, through deliv'rance wrought, I know that Thou forsak'st me not! Topics: Persistent Faith; Lent 2 Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39 Used With Tune: ICH RUF ZU DIR

O Lord, Look Down from Heaven, Behold

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Beware False Prophets; Trinity 8 Scripture: Psalm 12 Used With Tune: ACH GOTT VOM HIMMEL Text Sources: The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941 (tr.)

Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546; D. Marzolf, b. 1958 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Sanctus Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8 Used With Tune: JESAIA, DEM PROPHETEN Text Sources: Tr. composite

Whoever Would Be Saved

Author: H. Bartels, b. 1929 Meter: 6.6.6.6.7.7.7.7.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Creed Used With Tune: MEIN SCHÖPFER, STEH MIR BEI

Before Thy Throne I Now Appear

Author: B. von Hodenberg, 1604-50; J. Gesenius, 1601-73 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Before Thy throne I now appear, O Lord, bow down Thy gracious ear To me and cast not from Thy face Thy sinful child that begs for grace. 2 Thou, Father of eternity, Thine image hast impressed on me. In Thee I am and live and move Nor can exist without Thy love. 3 Thou hast redeemed me, Son of God, Hast shed for me Thy precious blood, The Law for my sake hast fulfilled, And thus Thy Father's wrath hast stilled. 4 Thou art my Advocate for aye, My Savior, Comfort, and my Stay. Thine all-sufficient merit is On earth my peace, in heav'n my bliss. 5 God Holy Spirit, Pow'r Divine, Thou workest in this heart of mine; Naught can be counted good in me But what proceeds alone from Thee. 6 Through Thee I now my God adore And call Him Father evermore; Through Thee His Word and Sacrament I love and hold till life is spent. 7 Grant that in peace I close mine eyes, But on the Last Day bid me rise And let me see Thy face fore'er-- Amen, Amen, Lord, hear my prayer! Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn Book (tr.)

Our Father, Thou in Heaven Above

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 26 hymnals First Line: Our Father, Thou in heav'n above Lyrics: 1 Our Father, Thou in heav'n above, Who biddest us to dwell in love, As brethren of one family, And cry for all we need to Thee; Teach us to mean the words we say, And from the inmost heart to pray. 2 All hallowed be Thy name, O Lord! O let us firmly keep Thy Word, And lead, according to Thy name, A holy life, untouched by blame; Let no false teachings do us hurt; All poor deluded souls convert. 3 Thy kingdom come! Thine let it be In time and in eternity! O let Thy Holy Spirit dwell With us, to rule and guide us well; From Satan's mighty pow'r and rage Preserve Thy Church from age to age. 4 Thy will be done on earth, O Lord, As where in heav'n Thou art adored! Patience in time of grief bestow, Obedience true in weal and woe; Our sinful flesh and blood control That thwart Thy will within the soul. 5 Give us this day our daily bread, Let us be duly clothed and fed; And keep Thou from our homes afar Famine and pestilence and war, That we may live in godly peace Unvexed by cares and avarice. 6 Forgive our sins, that they no more May grieve and haunt us as before, As we forgive their trespasses Who unto us have done amiss; Thus let us dwell in charity And serve each other willingly. 7 Into temptation lead us not. And when the foe doth war and plot Against our souls on ev'ry hand, Then armed with faith, O may we stand Against him as a valiant host Through comfort of the Holy Ghost. 8 Deliv'rance from all evil give, And yet in evil days we live. Redeem us from eternal death, And, when we yield our dying breath, Console us, grant us calm release, And take our souls to Thee in peace. 9 Amen! That is, so shall it be! Strengthen our faith and trust in Thee That we may doubt not, but believe That what we ask we shall receive. Thus in Thy name and at Thy word We say: "Amen. Now hear us, Lord." Topics: Easter 6 Used With Tune: VATER UNSER

From Heaven Above to Earth I Come

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 146 hymnals First Line: "From heav'n above to earth I come Lyrics: 1 "From heav'n above to earth I come To bear good news to ev'ry home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will say and sing: 2 "To you this night is born a child Of Mary, chosen Virgin mild; This little child, of lowly birth, Shall be the joy of all the earth. 3 'Tis Christ, our God who far on high Hath heard your sad and bitter cry; Himself will your salvation be Himself from sin will make you free. 4 "He brings those blessing, long ago Prepared by God for all below, Henceforth His kingdom open stands To you, as to the angel bands. 5 "These are the tokens ye shall mark: The swaddling-clothes and manger dark. There ye shall find the Infant laid By whom the heavens and earth were made." 6 Now let us all with gladsome cheer Follow the shepherds and draw near To see this wondrous gift of God, Who hath His only Son bestowed. 7 Give heed, my heart, lift up thine eyes! What is it in yon manger lies? Who is this child, so young and fair? The blessed Christ-child lieth there. 8 Welcome to earth, Thou noble Guest, Through whom the sinful world is blest! Thou com'st to share my misery; What can we render, Lord, to Thee? 9 Ah, Lord, who hast created all, How weak art Thou, how poor and small, That Thou dost choose Thine infant bed Where ox and as but lately fed! 10 Were earth a thousand times as fair, Beset with gold and jewels rare, It yet were far too poor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee. 11 For velvets soft and silken stuff Thou hast but hay and straw so rough, Whereon Thou, King, so rich and great, As 'twere Thy heav'n, art throned in state. 12 Thus hath it pleased Thee to make plain The truth to sinners poor and vain, That all the world's honor, wealth and might, Are naught and worthless in Thy sight. 13 Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. 14 My heart for very joy doth leap; My lips no more can silence keep. I, too, must sing with joyful tongue That sweetest ancient cradle-song: 15 Glory to God in highest heav'n, Who unto us His Son hath giv'n! While angels sing with pious mirth A glad new year to all the earth. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: VON HIMMEL HOCH

Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes

Author: P. Doddridge, 1702-51 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 823 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes, The Savior promised long; Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne And ev'ry voice a song. 2 He comes the prisoners to release, In Satan's bondage held. The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And with the treasures of His grace To enrich the humble poor. 4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim, And heav'n's eternal arches ring With Thy beloved Name. Topics: Rejoice; Advent 4 Used With Tune: CHESTERFIELD

Christ, the Life of All the Living

Author: E. C. Homburg, 1605-81 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 67 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christ, the Life of all the living, Christ, the Death of death, our foe, Who, Thyself for me once giving To the darkest depths of woe-- Through thy suff'rings, death, and merit I eternal life inherit: Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 2 Thou, ah, Thou, hast taken on Thee Bonds and stripes, a cruel rod; Pain and scorn were heaped upon Thee, 0 Thou sinless Son of God! Thus didst Thou my soul deliver From the bonds of sin forever. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 3 Thou hast borne the smiting only That my wounds might all be whole; Thou hast suffered, sad and lonely, Rest to give my weary soul; Yea, the curse of God enduring, Blessing unto me securing. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 4 Heartless scoffers did surround Thee, Treating Thee with shameful scorn, And with piercing thorns they crowned Thee. All disgrace Thou, Lord, hast borne That as Thine Thou mightest own me And with heavenly glory crown me. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 5 Thou hast suffered men to bruise Thee That from pain I might be free; Falsely did Thy foes accuse Thee-- Thence I gain security; Comfortless Thy soul did languish Me to comfort in my anguish. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 6 Thou hast suffered great affliction And hast borne it patiently, Even death by crucifixion, Fully to atone for me; Thou didst choose to be tormented That my doom should be prevented. Thousand, thousand thanks shall be, Dearest Jesus, unto Thee. 7 Then, for all that wrought my pardon, For Thy sorrows deep and sore, For Thine anguish in the Garden, I will thank Thee evermore, Thank Thee for Thy groaning, sighing, For Thy bleeding and Thy dying, For that last triumphant cry, And shall praise Thee, Lord, on high. Topics: Jesus, Our Redeemer Used With Tune: JESU, MEINES LEBENS LEBEN

The Son of God Goes Forth to War

Author: R. Heber, 1783-1826 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 840 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war A kingly crown to gain. His blood-red banner streams afar; Who follows in His train? Who best can drink His cup of woe, Triumphant over pain, Who patient bears his cross below, He follows in His train. 2 The martyr first whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave, Who saw his Master in the sky And called on Him to save. Like Him, with pardon on His tongue, In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong, Who follows in his train? 3 A glorious band, the chosen few, On whom the Spirit came, Twelve valiant saints; their hope they knew And mocked the cross and flame. They met the tyrant's brandished steel, The lion's gory mane; They bowed their necks the death to feel, Who follows in their train? 4 A noble army, men and boys, The matron and the maid, Around the Savior's throne rejoice, In robes of light arrayed. They climbed the steep ascent of heav'n Through peril, toil, and pain. O God, to us may grace be giv'n To follow in their train! Topics: Saints and Martyrs Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS NEW

Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain

Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 204 hymnals First Line: Come to Calv'ry's holy mountain Lyrics: 1 Come to Calv'ry's holy mountain, Sinners, ruined by the fall; Here a pure and healing fountain Flows to you, to me, to all, In a full, perpetual tide, Opened when our Savior died. 2 Come in poverty and meanness, Come defiled, without, within; From infection and uncleanness, From the leprosy of sin, Wash your robes and make them white; Ye shall walk with God in light. 3 Come in sorrow and contrition, Wounded, paralyed, and blind; Here the guilty, free remission, Here the troubled, peace may find. Health this fountain will restore; He that drinks shall thirst no more. 4 He that drinks shall live forever; 'Tis a soul-renewing flood. God is faithful; God will never Break His covenant of blood, Signed when our Redeemer died, Sealed when He was glorified. Topics: Invitation; Trinity 2 Used With Tune: NAAR MIT ØIE

Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense

Author: C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 56 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ, my sure Defense And my Savior, ever liveth; Knowing this, my confidence Rests upon the hope it giveth Though the night of death be fraught Still with many an anxious thought. 2 Jesus, my Redeemer, lives; I, too, unto life shall waken. Endless joy my Savior gives; Shall my courage, then, be shaken? Shall I fear? How could the Head Rise and leave His members dead? 3 Nay, too closely am I bound Unto Him by hope forever; Faith's strong hand the Rock hath found, Grasped it, and will leave it never. Even death now cannot part From its Lord the trusting heart. 4 I am flesh and must return Unto dust, whence I am taken; But by faith I now discern That from death I shall awaken With my Savior to abide In His glory, at His side. 5 Glorified, I shall anew With this flesh then be enshrouded; In this body I shall view God, my Lord, with eyes unclouded, In this flesh I then shall see Jesus Christ eternally. 6 Then these eyes my Lord shall know, My Redeemer and my Brother; In His love my soul shall glow I myself, and not another! Then the weakness I feel here Shall forever disappear. 7 They who sorrow here and moan There in gladness shall be reigning; Earthly here the seed is sown, There immortal life attaining. Here our sinful bodies die, Glorified to dwell on high. 8 Then take comfort and rejoice, For His members Christ will cherish. Fear not, they will hear His voice; Dying, they shall never perish; For the very grave is stirred When the trumpet's blast is heard. 9 Laugh to scorn the gloomy grave And at death no longer tremble; He, the Lord, who came to save Will at last His own assemble. They will go their Lord to meet, Treading death beneath their feet. 10 O that ye would set your hearts High above all earthy pleasures. Take instead what He imparts Who hath giv'n you lasting treasures. There your heart's affections give Where ye shall forever live. Topics: End Times; Trinity 25 Used With Tune: JESUS, MIENE ZUBERSICHT Text Sources: D. M. Luthers…Geistliche Lider und Psalmen, Berlin, 1653; The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941 (tr. sts. 4-10)

Of My Life the Life

Author: E. C. Homburg, 1605-81; R. Massie, 1800-87 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Of my life the life, O Jesus Lyrics: 1 Of my life the life, O Jesus! Of my death the death also; Who hast giv'n Thyself to ease us From our load of guilt and woe: By Thy death our ransom buying, And preserving us from dying, Thousand, thousand thanks to Thee, Blessed Jesus, ever be! 2 O what cruel provocations, Scourges of the tongue and rod, Spitting, shame, and accusations, Hast Thou borne, thou Son of God! To redeem my soul from evil, And the bondage of the devil, Thousand, thousand thanks to Thee, Blessed Jesus, ever be! 3 Thou didst let Thyself be beaten To deliver me from pain; Falsely charged, and sorely smitten, That Thy loss might be my gain. Thou hast suffered crucifixion For my comfort in affliction: Thousand, thousand thanks to Thee, Blessed Jesus, ever be! 4 For my proud and haughty spirit Thy humiliation paid; For my death Thy death and merit Have a full atonement made: Thy reproaches and dishonor all have tended to my honor: Thousand, thousand thanks to Thee, Blessed Jesus, ever be! 5 From the heart, I thank Thee, Jesus, For the vast, stupendous load, Which Thou bearest to release us From the dreadful wrath of God: For Thy cruel death and passion, Agony and sore temptation, For Thy sharp and bitter pain, Thanks forever, Lord, Amen! Topics: Jesus, Our Redeemer Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 Used With Tune: DU, O SCHÖNES WELTGEBÄUDE

The People That in Darkness Sat

Author: J. Morison, 1749-98 Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 217 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The people that in darkness sat A glorious light have seen; The light has shined on them who long In shades of death have been, In shades of death have been. 2 To hail Thee, Sun of Righteousness, The gath'ring nations come; They joy as when the reapers bear Their harvest treasures home, Their harvest treasures home. 3 For Thou their burden dost remove And break the tyrant's rod As in the day when Midian fell Before the sword of God, Before the sword of God. 4 To us a Child of hope is born, To us a Son is giv'n, And on His shoulder ever rests All pow'r in earth and heav'n, All pow'r in earth and heav'n. 5 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, The Everlasting Lord, The Wonderful, the Counselor. The God by all adored, The God by all adored. 6 His righteous government and pow'r Shall over all extend; On judgment and on justice based, His reign shall have no end, His reign shall have no end. 7 Lord Jesus, reign in us, we pray, And make us Thine alone, Who with the Father ever art And Holy Spirit, one, And Holy Spirit, one. Topics: Presentation of Christ; Christmas 1 Used With Tune: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN

Out of the Deep I Call

Author: H. Baker, 1821-77 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 57 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Out of the deep I call To Thee, O Lord, to Thee. Before Thy throne of grace I fall; Be merciful to me. 2 Out of the deep I cry, The woeful deep of sin, Of evil done in days gone by, Of evil now within; 3 Out of the deep of fear And dread of coming shame; All night till morning watch is near I plead the precious name. 4 Lord, there is mercy now, As ever was, with Thee. Before Thy throne of grace I bow; Be merciful to me. Topics: Humility: Pharisee and Publican; Trinity 11 Scripture: Psalm 130 Used With Tune: SOUTHWELL

Now the Day Is Over

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 955 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tend'rest blessing May mine eyelids close. 3 Comfort ev'ry suff'rer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. 4 Through the long night watches, May Thine angels spread Their bright wings above me, Watching round my bed. 5 When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes. Used With Tune: MERRIAL

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Bianco of Siena, d. 1434; R. F. Littledale, 1833-90 Meter: 6.6.11 D Appears in 109 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine, Seek Thou this soul of mine, And visit it with Thine own ardor glowing; O Comforter, draw near, Within my heart appear, And kindle it, Thy holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn, Till earthly passions turn To dust and ashes in its heat consuming; And let Thy glorious light Shine ever on my sight, And clothe me round, the while my path illuming. Topics: Invocation Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY

Within the Father's House

Author: J. R. Woodford, 1820-85 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 41 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Within the Father's house The Son hath found His home, And to His Temple suddenly The Lord of Life hath come. 2 The doctors of the Law Gaze on the wondrous Child And marvel at His gracious words Of wisdom undefiled. 3 Yet not to them is giv'n The mighty truth to know, To Iift the earthly veil which hides Incarnate God below. 4 The secret of the Lord Escapes each human eye, And faithful pond'ring hearts await The full epiphany. 5 Lord, visit Thou our souls And teach us by Thy grace Each dim revealing of Thyself With loving awe to trace, 6 Till from our darkened sight The cloud shall pass away And on the cleansed soul shall burst The everlasting day, 7 Till we behold Thy face And know as we are known Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Co-equal Three in One. Topics: Youth and Education; Epiphany 1 Used With Tune: FRANCONIA

Thou Art the Way

Author: G. W. Doane, 1799-1859 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 606 hymnals First Line: Thou art the Way; to Thee alone Lyrics: 1 Thou art the Way; to Thee alone From sin and death we flee; And he who would the Father seek Must seek Him, Lord, by Thee. 2 Thou art the Truth; Thy Word alone True wisdom can impart. Thou only canst inform the mind And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the Life; the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conqu'ring arm, And those who put their trust in Thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life; Grant us that Way to know, That Truth to keep, that Life to win, Whose joys eternal flow. Topics: Easter 2 Used With Tune: DUNDEE

The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us

Author: J. Walther, 1496-1570; M. Loy, 1828-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Bridegroom soon will call us: Come, all ye wedding-guests! May not His voice appal us While slumber binds our breasts! May all our lamps be burning And oil be found in store That we, with Him returning, May open find the door! 2 There shall we see delighted Our dear Redeemer's face, Who leads our souls benighted To glory by His grace. The patriarchs shall meet us, The prophets' holy band, Apostles, martyrs, greet us In that celestial land. 3 They will not blush to own us As brothers, sisters dear; Love ever will be shown us When we with them appear. We all shall come before Him Who for us man became, As Lord and God adore Him, And ever bless His name. 4 Our Father, rich in blessing, Will give us crowns of gold And, to His bosom pressing, Impart a bliss untold, Will welcome with embraces Of never-ending love, And deck us with His graces In blissful realms above. 5 In yonder home shall never Be silent music's voice; With hearts and lips forever We shall in God rejoice. The angels shall adore Him, All saints shall sing His praise And bring with joy before Him Their sweetest heav'nly lays. 6 In mansions fair and spacious Will God the feast prepare And, ever kind and gracious, Bid us its riches share. There bliss that knows no measure From springs of love shall flow, And never-changing pleasure His bounty will bestow. 7 Thus God shall from all evil Forever make us free, From sin and from the devil, From all adversity, From sickness, pain, and sadness, From troubles, cares, and fears, And grant us heav'nly gladness And wipe away our tears. Topics: Watchfulness; Advent 2 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Used With Tune: ACH GOTT VON HIMMELREICHE

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: H. Alford, 1810-71 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 730 hymnals First Line: Come, ye thankful people come Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come; Raise the song of harvest home. All be safely gathered in Ere the winter storms begin. God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied. Come to God's own temple, come; Raise the song of harvest home. 2 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown. First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear. Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord, our God, shall come And shall take His harvest home, From His field shall in that day All offences purge away, Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, There, forever purified, In Thy garner to abide. Come with all Thine angels, come; Raise the glorious harvest home. Topics: Trinity 14 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto

Author: A. Juliane, 1637-1706; A. Crull, 1846-1923 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Lord hath helped me hitherto By His surpassing favor; His mercies ev'ry morn were new, His kindness did not waver. God hitherto hath been my Guide, Hath pleasures hitherto supplied, And hitherto hath helped me. 2 I praise and thank Thee, Lord, my God, For Thine abundant blessing Which heretofore Thou hast bestowed And I am still possessing. Inscribe this on my memory: The Lord hath done great things for me And graciously hath helped me. 3 Help me henceforth, O God of grace, Help me on each occasion, Help me in each and ev'ry place, Help me through Jesus' Passion; Help me in life and death, O God, Help me through Jesus' dying blood; Help me as Thou hast helped me. Used With Tune: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH

Angels We Have Heard on High

Author: J. Chadwick, 1813-82 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 248 hymnals Refrain First Line: Gloria in excelsis Deo Lyrics: 1 Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo. 2 Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heav'nly song? What glad tidings did you hear? Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo. 3 Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the new-born king. Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo. 4 See, within a manger laid, Jesus, Lord of heav'n and earth, Lend your voices, lend your aid To proclaim the Savior's birth! Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo. Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: GLORIA

There Many Shall Come from the East

Author: M. B. Landstad, 1802-80; P. O. Strømme, 1856-1921 Meter: 11.9.11.9.9 Appears in 15 hymnals First Line: There many shall come from the east and the west Lyrics: 1 There many shall come from the east and the west And sit at the feast of salvation With Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the blest, Obeying the Lord's invitation. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 2 But they who have always resisted His grace And on their own virtue depended, Shall then be condemned and cast out from His face, Eternally lost and unfriended. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 3 O may we all hear when our Shepherd doth call, In accents persuasive and tender, That while there is time we make haste one and all And find Him, our mighty Defender. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 4 O that we the throng of the ransomed may swell, To whom He hath granted remission. God graciously make us in heaven to dwell And save us from endless perdition. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 5 God grant that I may of His infinite love Remain in His merciful keeping; And sit with the King at His table above, When here in the grace I am sleeping. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 6 All trials are then like a dream that is past, Forgotten all trouble and sorrow; All questions and doubts have been answered at last; Then dawneth eternity's morrow. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! 7 The heavens shall ring with an anthem more grand Than ever on earth was recorded; The blest of the Lord shall receive at His hand The crown to the victors awarded. Have mercy upon us, O Jesus! Scripture: Matthew 8:11 Used With Tune: DER MANGE SKAL KOMME

This Is the Feast

Author: J. W. Arthur, 1922-80 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 44 hymnals First Line: Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain Refrain First Line: This is the feast of victory for our God Topics: Resurrection Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9 Used With Tune: FESTIVAL CANTICLE

O How Great Is Thy Compassion

Author: J. Olearius, 1611-84; A. Crull, 1845-1923 Meter: 8.7.7.8.7.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O how great is Thy compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That with all our fallen race And in our deep degradation Thou wast merciful that we Might be saved eternally! 2 Thy great love for this hath striven That we may from sin be free And forever live with Thee; Yea, Thy Son Himself hath given In His grace an earnest call To His Supper unto all. 3 And for this our souls' salvation Voucheth Thy good Spirit, Lord, In Thy Sacraments and Word. He imparteth consolation, Granteth us the gift of faith That we fear nor hell nor death. 4 Lord, Thy mercy will not leave me; Truth doth evermore abide. Then in Thee I will confide. Since Thy Word cannot deceive me, My salvation is to me Well assured eternally. 5 I will praise Thy great compassion, Faithful Father, God of grace, That with all our fallen race And in our deep degradation Thou wast merciful that we Might bring endless praise to Thee. Topics: Charity: Good Samaritan; Trinity 13 Used With Tune: ACH, WAS SOLL ICH SÜNDER MACHEN

Bread of the World

Author: R. Heber, 1783-1826; F. B. Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 340 hymnals First Line: Bread of the world, in mercy broken Scripture: John 15:1-9 Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU Text Sources: Didache, c. 200

The Law Commands and Makes Us Know

Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The Law commands and makes us know What duties to our God we owe; But 'tis the gospel must reveal Where lies our strength to do His will. 2 The Law discovers guilt and sin And shows how vile our hearts have been; The gospel only can express Forgiving love and cleansing grace. 3 What curses doth the Law denounce Against the man that fails but once! But in the gospel Christ appears, Pard'ning the guilt of num'rous years. 4 My soul, no more attempt to draw Thy life and comfort from the Law. Fly to the hope the Gospel gives; The man that trusts the promise lives. Topics: Law and Gospel; Trinity 18 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Come, Thou Almighty King

Author: Unknown Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,798 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Almighty King; Help us Thy name to sing; Help us to praise. Father all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of days. 2 Jesus, our Lord, descend; From all our foes defend, Nor let us fall; Let Thine almighty aid Our sure defense be made: Our souls on Thee be stayed; Lord, hear our call. 3 Come, thou Incarnate Word; Gird on Thy mighty sword; Our pray'r attend. Come and Thy people bless, And give Thy Word success; Spirit of Holiness, On us descend. 4 Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour. Thou who almighty art, Now rule in ev'ry heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of pow'r. 5 To the great One in Three Eternal praises be, Hence evermore! His sov'reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Topics: Invocation Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

A Great and Mighty Wonder

Author: St. Germanus, 634-734; J. M. Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 115 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A great and mighty wonder, A full and holy cure: The Virgin bears the Infant With virgin honor pure! Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!" 2 The Word becomes incarnate And yet remains on high, And cherubim sing anthems To shepherds from the sky. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!" 3 While thus they sing your Monarch, Those bright angelic bands, Rejoice, ye vales and mountains, Ye oceans, clap your hands. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!" 4 Since all He comes to ransom, By all be He adored, The Infant born in Bethl'em, The Savior and the Lord. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to menl" 5 And idol forms shall perish, And error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His scepter, Our Lord and God for aye. Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!" Topics: Nativity of our Lord Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS

By Grace I'm Saved

Author: C. L Scheidt, 1709-61 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals First Line: By grace I'm saved, grace free and boundless Lyrics: 1 By grace I'm saved, grace free and boundless; My soul, believe and doubt it not. Why stagger at this word of promise? Hath Scripture ever falsehood taught? Nay; then this word must true remain; By grace thou, too, shalt heav'n obtain. 2 By grace! None dare lay claim to merit; Our works and conduct have no worth. God in His love sent our Redeemer, Christ Jesus, to this sinful earth; His death did for our sins atone, And we are saved by grace alone. 3 By grace! O mark this word of promise When thou art by thy sins opprest, When Satan plagues thy troubled conscience, And when thy heart is seeking rest. What reason cannot comprehend God by His grace to thee doth send. 4 By grace God's Son, our only Savior, Came down to earth to bear our sin. Was it because of thine own merit That Jesus died thy soul to win? Nay, it was grace, and grace alone, That brought Him from His heav'nly throne. 5 By grace! This ground of faith is certain; So long as God is true, it stands. What saints have penned by inspiration, What in His Word our God commands, What our whole faith must rest upon, Is Grace alone, grace in His Son. 6 By grace! But think not, thou who livest Securely on in godless ways, That thou--though all are called--recevest The promised rest that wakes our praise. No one will find in heav'n a place Who loves to sin and scorns God's grace. 7 By grace! They who have heard this sentence Must bid hypocrisy farewell; For only after true repentance The soul what grace imports can tell: To sin God's grace a trifle seems, To faith it bright with glory beams. 8 By grace to timid hearts that tremble, In tribulation's furnace tried-- By grace, despite all fear and trouble, The Father's heart is open wide. Where could I help and strength secure If grace were not my anchor sure? 9 By grace! On this I'll rest when dying; In Jesus' promise I rejoice; For though I know my heart's condition, I also know my Savior's voice. My heart is glad, all grief has flown Since I am saved by grace alone. 10 By grace! Sin, death, and Satan hearken! I bear my flag of faith in hand And pass--for doubts my joy can't darken-- The Red Sea to the Promised Land. I cling to what my Savior taught And trust it, whether felt or not. Topics: Justified by Grace; Septuagesima Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9 Used With Tune: O DASS ICH TAUSEND ZUNGEN HÄTTE Text Sources: Tr. composite

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