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Abide with me: fast falls the eventide

Appears in 1,674 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away, Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou Who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless. Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. 5 Hold Thou the cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Children of the heavenly King

Appears in 1,182 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Children of the heavenly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Saviour's worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways. 2 We are travelling home to God, In the way the fathers trod: They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. 3 Banish'd once, by sin betray'd, Christ our Advocate was made; pardon'd now, no more we roam, Christ conducts us to our home. 4 Lord, obediently we go, Gladly leaving all below; Only Thou our Leader be, And we will still follow Thee.

Come, let us join our friends above

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 345 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, let us join our friends above That have made sure the prize, And on the eagle wings of love To joy celestial rise. 2 Let all the saints terrestrial sing, With those to glory gone: For all the servants of our King, In earth and heaven, are one. 3 One family, we dwell in Him, One Church, above, beneath; Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death. 4 One army of the living God, To His command we bow; Part of His host hath crossed the flood, And part is crossing now. 5 Our spirits too shall quickly join, Like theirs with glory crown'd; And shout to see our Captain's sign, To hear His trumpet sound. 6 Then, Lord of Hosts, be Thou our Guide, And we, at Thy command, Through waves that part on either side, Shall reach Thy Blessèd Land. Topics: The Communion of Saints

Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures

Meter: Irregular Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come pure hearts, in sweetest measures Sing of those who spread the treasures In the holy Gospels shrined; Blessèd tidings of salvation, Peace on earth their proclamation, Love from God to lost mankind. 2 See the Rivers four that gladden, With their streams the better Eden Planted by our Lord most dear; Christ the Fountain, these the waters; Drink, O Sion's sons and daughters, Drink, and find salvation here. 3 O that we, Thy truth confessing, And Thy holy word possessing, Jesu, may Thy love adore; Unto Thee our voices raising, Thee with all Thy ransomed praising, Ever and for evermore. Topics: Offices of the Church Ordination or Institution of Ministers

A glory gilds the sacred page

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 381 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A glory gilds the sacred page, Majestic like the sun: It gives a light to every age: It gives, but borrows none. 2 The Hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat: His truths upon the nations rise; They rise, but never set. 3 Let everlasting thanks be Thine, For such a bright display, As makes a world of darkness shine With beams of heavenly day. 4 My soul rejoices to pursue The steps of Him I love, Till glory break upon my view In brighter worlds above. Topics: The Holy Scriptures

Christ, Whose glory fills the skies

Appears in 475 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Christ, Whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise! Triumph o'er the shades of night; Day-spring from on high, be near; Day-star, in my heart appear. 2. Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by Thee; Joyless is the day's return, Till Thy mercy's beams I see; Till they inward light impart, Glad my eyes, and warm my heart. 3. Visit then this soul of mine; Pierce the gloom of sin and grief; Fill me, Radiancy Divine; Scatter all my unbelief; More and more Thyself display, Shining to the perfect day. Topics: Family Worship Morning

Christian! dost thou see them

Appears in 305 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christian! dost thou see them On the holy ground, How the powers of darkness Rage thy steps around? Christian, up and smite them, Counting gain but loss; In the strength that cometh By the Holy Cross. 2 Christian, dost thou feel them, How they work within, Striving, tempting, luring, Goading into sin? Christian, never tremble; Never be downcast; Gird thee for the battle, Watch and pray and fast. 3 Christian, dost thou hear them How they speak thee fair? “Always fast and vigil? Always watch and prayer?” Christian, answer boldly: “While I breathe, I pray!” Peace shall follow battle, Night shall end in day. 4 “Well I know thy trouble, O my servant true; Thou art very weary, I was weary too: But that toil shall make thee Some day all Mine own, And the end of sorrow Shall be near My Throne.”

Christians, awake, salute the happy morn

Appears in 186 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Christians, awake, salute the happy morn Whereon the Saviour of mankind was born; Rise to adore the mystery of love Which hosts of angels chanted from above; With them the joyful tidings first begun Of God incarnate and the Virgin's Son. 2 Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, Who heard the angelic herald's voice: "Behold, I bring good tidings of a Saviour's birth To you and all the nations upon earth: This day hath God fulfill'd His promised word, This day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord." 3 He spake; and straightway the celestial choir In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire: The praises of redeeming love they sang, And heaven's whole arch with alleluias rang: God's highest glory was their anthem still, Peace upon earth, and unto men good-will. 4 To Bethlehem straight the happy shepherds ran, To see the Wonder God had wrought for man: And found, with Joseph and the blessèd maid, Her Son, the Saviour, in a manger laid; Amazed, the wondrous story they proclaim, The earliest heralds of the Saviour's name. 5 Let us, like these good shepherds, then employ Our grateful voices to proclaim the joy; Trace we the Babe, who hath retrieved our loss, From His poor Manger to His bitter Cross; Treading His steps, assisted by His grace, Till man's first heavenly state again takes place. 6 Then may we hope, the angelic thrones among, To sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song; He, that was born upon this joyful day, Around us all His glory shall display; Saved by His love, incessant we shall sing Of angels and of angel-men the King.

Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 602 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, With light and comfort from above; Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide; O'er every thought and step preside. 2 The light of truth to us display, And make us know and choose Thy way: Plant holy fear in every heart, That we from Thee may ne'er depart. 3 Lead us to Christ, the living way, Nor let us from His precepts stray; Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God. 4 Lead us to heaven, that we may share Fulness of joy for ever there: Lead us to God, our final rest, To be with Him for ever blest. Topics: Whitsuntide

Come hither, ye faithful

Meter: Irregular Appears in 159 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come hither, ye faithful, Triumphantly sing! Come, see in the manger The angels' dread King! To Bethlehem hasten With joyful accord! O come ye, come hither, To worship the Lord! 2 True Son of the Father, He comes from the skies; To be born of a Virgin He doth not despise, To Bethlehem hasten With joyful accord! O come ye, come hither, To worship the Lord! 3 Hark, hark to the angels! All singing in heaven, "To God in the highest All glory be given!" To Bethlehem hasten With joyful accord! O come ye, come hither, To worship the Lord! 4 To Thee, then, O Jesus, This day of Thy birth, Be glory and honour Through heaven and earth; True Godhead Incarnate! Omnipotent Word! O come, let us hasten To worship the Lord!

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 54 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come Inspire these souls of Thine; Till every heart which Thou hast made Be filled with grace divine. 2 Thou art the comforter, the gift Of God, and fier of love; The everlasting spring of joy, And unction from above. 3 Thy gifts are manifold, Thou writ'st God's law in each true heart; The promise of the Father, Thou Dost heavenly speech impart. 4 Enlighten our dark souls, till they Thy sacred love embrace; Assist our minds, by nature frail, With Thy celestial grace. 5 Drive far from us the mortal foe, And give us peace within; That, by Thy guidance blest, we may Escape the snares of sin. 6 Teach us the Father to confess, And Son, form death revived, And Thee, with both, O Holy Ghost, Who art from both derived. Topics: Whitsuntide

Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Meter: Irregular Appears in 238 hymnals Lyrics: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire. Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost Thy seven-fold gifts impart. Thy blessèd unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight. Anoint and cheer our soilèd face With the abundance of Thy grace. Keep far our foes, give peace at home: Where Thou art guide, no ill can come. 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. Topics: Whitsuntide

Come, Holy Ghost, with God the Son

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, with God the Son, And God the Father, ever one1 Shed forth Thy grace within our breast, And dwell with us, a ready Guest. 2 By every power, by heart and tongue, By act and deed, Thy praise be song; Inflame with perfect love each sense, That others' souls may kindle thence. 3 O Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son; Who, with the Holy ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Topics: The Seven Hours Third Hour

Crown Him with many crowns

Appears in 798 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him Who died for thee; And hail Him as thy matchless King Through all eternity. 2 Crown Him the Virgin's Son! The God incarnate born, Whose arm those crimson trophies won Which now His brow adorn, Fruit of the Mystic Rose, True Branch of Jesse's stem, The Root whence mercy ever flows, The Babe of Bethlehem! 3 Crown Him the Lord of Love! Behold His hands and side,-- Those wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified: No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his wondering eye At mysteries so bright. 4 Crown Him the Lord of Peace! whose power a sceptre sways In heaven and earth, that wars may cease, And all be prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end; And round His piercèd feet Fair flowers of Paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet. 5 Crown Him the Lord of Heaven! One with the Father known,-- And the blest Spirit, through Him given From yonder Triune throne! All hail, Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me: thy praise and glory shall not fail Throughout eternity.

Dawn purples all the east with light

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Dawn purples all the east with light; Day o'er the earth is gliding bright; Morn's sparkling rays their course begin; Farewell to darkness and to sin! 2 Each evil dream of night, depart, Each thought of guilt, forsake the heart! Let every ill that darkness brought Beneath its shade, now come to naught! 3 So that last morning, dread and great, Which we with trembling hope await, With blesséd light for us shall glow, Who chant the song we learnt below. 4 O Father, that we ask be done, Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son; who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee, Shall live and reign eternally. Topics: The Seven Hours First Hour

Day of judgment, day of wonders

Appears in 341 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Day of judgment, Day of wonders! Hark! the trumpet's awful sound, Louder than a thousand thunders, Shakes the vast creation round! How the summons Will the sinner's heart confound! 2 See the Judge our nature wearing, Clothed in majesty divine! You who long for His appearing Then shall say, This God is mine; Gracious Saviour, Own me on that day for Thine. 3 At His call the dead awaken, Rise to life from earth and sea: All the powers of nature, shaken By His looks, prepare to flee: Careless sinner! What will then become of thee? 4 But to those who have confesséd, Loved, and served the Lord below, He will say, Come near, ye blesséd, Take the kingdom I bestow;: You for ever Shall My love and glory know. Topics: The Judgment

Day of wrath! oh, day of mourning!

Meter: Irregular Appears in 108 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Day of wrath! oh, day of mourning! See fulfill'd the prophet's warning, Heaven and earth in ashes burning! 2 O what fear man's bosom rendeth, When from heaven the Judge descendeth, On whose sentence all dependeth. 3 Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth; Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth; All before the throne it bringeth. 4 Death is struck, and nature quaking, All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making. 5 Lo! the book exactly worded, Wherein all hath been recorded: Thence shall judgment be awarded. 6 Whence the Judge His seat attaineth, And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth. 7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading? Who for me be interceding, When the just are mercy needing? 8 King of Majesty tremendous, Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity! then befriend us! 9 Think, kind Jesu, my salvation Cost Thy wondrous incarnation; Leave me not to reprobation! 10 Faint and weary Thou hast sought me, On the Cross of suffering bought me. Shall such grace be vainly brought me? 11 Righteous Judge! for sin's pollution Grant Thy gift of absolution, Ere that day of retribution. 12 Guilty, now I pour my moaning, All my shame with anguish owning; Spare, O God, Thy suppliant groaning! 13 Thou the sinful woman saved'st; Thou the dying thief forgavest, And to me a hope vouchsafest. 14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing, Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, Rescue me from fires undying! 15 With Thy favored sheep O place me! Nor among the goats abase me; But to Thy right hand upraise me. 16 While the wicked are confounded, Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, Call me, with Thy saints surrounded. 17 Low I kneel with heart submission, See, like ashes, my contrition; Help me in my last condition. 18 Ah, that day of tears and mourning! From the dust of earth returning Man for judgment must prepare him. 19 Spare, O God, in mercy, spare him! Lord, all pitying, Jesu blest, Grant us Thine eternal rest. Topics: The Judgment

Dear Saviour, if these lambs should stray

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 124 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Dear Saviour, if these lambs should stray From Thy secure enclosure's bound, And, lured by worldly joys away, Among the thoughtless crowd be found, 2 Remember still that they are Thine, That Thy dear sacred Name they bear; Think that the seal of love divine, The sign of covenant grace, they wear. 3 In all their erring, sinful years, O let them ne'er forgotten be; Remember all the prayers and tears Which made them consecrate to Thee. 4 And when these lips no more can pray, These eyes can weep for them no more, Turn Thou their feet from folly's way; the wanderers to Thy fold restore. Topics: The Sacraments Baptism of Infants

Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 399 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Dismiss us with Thy blessing, Lord, Help us to feed upon Thy word; All that has been amiss forgive, And let Thy truth within us live. 2 Though we are guilty, Thou art good; Wash all our works in Jesus' blood; Give every fetter'd soul release, And bid us all depart in peace. Topics: The Lord's Day and Public Worship

Dread Jehovah, God of nations

Appears in 146 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Dread Jehovah, God of Nations, From Thy temple in the skies, Hear Thy people's supplications. Now for their deliverance rise: 2 Lo, with deep contrition turning, Humbly at Thy feet we bend; Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning; Hear us, spare us, and defend. 3 Though our sins, our hearts confounding, Long and loud for vengeance call, Thou hast mercy more abounding, Jesus' blood can cleanse them all. 4 Let that love veil our transgression; Let that blood our guilt efface: Save Thy people from oppression, Save from spoil Thy holy place. Topics: Special Seasons National Fasts

Eternal Father, strong to save

Appears in 426 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father! strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bid'st 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 Christ! Whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy word, Who walkedest on the foaming deep, And calm amidst its rage didst sleep; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude, And bid its angry tumult cease, And give for wild confusion, 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 wheresoe'er they go: Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Topics: Offices of the Church For Those at Sea

Far from my heavenly home

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 146 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Far from my heavenly home, Far from my Father's breast, Fainting I cry, Blest Spirit, come, And speed me to my rest. 2 My spirit homeward turns, And fain would thither flee: My heart, O Sion, droops and yearns, When I remember thee. 3 To thee, to thee I press, A dark and toilsome road: When shall I pass the wilderness, And reach the saints' abode? 4 God of my life, be near; On Thee my hopes I cast: O guide me through the desert here, And bring me home at last. Topics: Miscellaneous

Father of heaven, Whose love profound

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 240 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of heaven, Whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy pardoning love extend. 2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy saving grace extend. 3 Eternal Spirit, by Whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy quickening power extend. 4 Jehovah,-- Father, Spirit, Son,-- Mysterious Godhead, Three in One! Before Thy throne we sinners bend; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend.

Father of mercies, bow Thine ear

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 194 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies, bow Thine ear, Attentive to our earnest prayer: We plead for those who plead for Thee; Successful pleaders may they be. 2 How great their work, how vast their charge! Do Thou their anxious souls enlarge: Their best acquirements are our gain; We share the blessings they obtain. 3 Clothe, then, with energy divine Their words, and let those words be Thine; To them,Thy sacred truth reveal, Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. 4 Teach them to sow the precious seed, Teach them Thy chosen flock to feed; Teach them immortal souls to gain -- Souls that will well reward their pain. 5 Let thronging multitudes around Hear from their lips the joyful sound; In humble strains Thy grace implore, And feel Thy new-creating power. 6 Let sinners break their massy chains, Distressèd souls forget their pains; Let light through distant realms be spread, And Sion rear her drooping head. Topics: Offices of the Church Ordination or Institution of Ministers

Father of mercies! in Thy word

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 755 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies! in Thy word What endless glory shines! For ever be Thy Name adored For these celestial lines. 3 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 4 O may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight; And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. 5 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, Be Thou forever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred word, And view my Saviour there. Topics: The Holy Scriptures

For all the Saints, who from their labour rest

Meter: Irregular Appears in 570 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For all the Saints, who from their labour rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confess'd, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever bless'd. Alleluia. 2 Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might: Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, the Light of light. Alleluia. 3 O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the Saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia. 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia. 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear, the distant triumph-song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia. 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes the rest; Sweet is the calm of Paradise the bless'd. Alleluia. 7 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The Saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of Glory passes on His way. Alleluia. 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia. Topics: The Communion of Saints

For the Apostles' glorious company

Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the Apostle's glorious company, Who, bearing fort the Cross o'er land and sea, Shook all the mighty world, we sing to Thee, Alleluia. 2 For the Evangelists, by whose blest word, Like fourfold streams, the garden of the Lord Is fair and fruitful, be Thy name adored. Alleluia. 3 For Martyrs, who, with rapture-kindled eye, Saw the bright crown descending from the sky, And died to grasp it, Thee we glorify. Alleluia. Topics: The Communion of Saints

For thee, O dear, dear country

Appears in 272 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For thee, O dear, dear country, Mine eyes their vigils keep; For very love, beholding Thy holy Name, they weep. The mention of Thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness, And love, and life, and rest. 2 O one, O only mansion!; O Paradise of joy! Where tears are ever banish'd And smiles have no alloy; The Lamb is all thy splendour, The Crucified thy praise; His laud and benediction Thy ransomed people raise. 3 With jasper glow Thy bulwarks, Thy streets with emeralds blaze; The sardius and the topaz Unite in Thee their rays; Thine ageless walls are bonded With amethyst unpriced; The saints build up its fabric, And the corner-stone is Christ. 4 Thou hast no shore, fair ocean! thou hast no time, bright day! Dear fountain of refreshment To pilgrims far away! Upon the Rock of Ages They build Thy holy tower; Thine is the victor's laurel, And Thine the golden dower. 5 O sweet and blessèd country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessèd country, That eager hearts expect! Jesu, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest.

For Thee, O God, our constant praise

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 79 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For Thee, O God, our constant praise In Sion waits, Thy chosen seat; Our promised altars there we'll raise, And all our zealous vows complete. 2 Thou, Who to every humble prayer Dost always bend Thy listening ear, To Thee shall all mankind repair, An at Thy gracious throne appear. 3 Our sins, though numberless, in vain To stop Thy flowing mercy try; Whilst Thou o'erlook'st the guilty stain, And washest out the crimson dye. 4 Bless'd is the man who, near Thee placed, Within Thy sacred dwelling lives! 'T is there abundantly we taste The vast delights Thy temple gives. Topics: The Christian Life Praise

For ever here my rest shall be

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 496 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For ever here my rest shall be, Close to thy bleeding side; This all my hope and all my plea, "For me the Saviour died." 2 My dying Saviour and my God, Fountain for guilt and sin! sprinkle me ever with thy Blood, And cleanse and keep me clean. 3 Wash me, and make me thus Thine own; Wash me, and mine Thou art; Wash me, but not my feet alone-- My hands, my head, my heart. 4 The atonement of Thy Blood apply, Till faith to sight improve; Till hope in full fruition die, And all my soul is love. Topics: The Christian Life Faith

For ever with the Lord

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 631 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For ever with the Lord! Amen, so let it be! Life from the dead is in that word; 'Tis immortality. 2 Here in the body pent, Absent from Him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 3 My Father's house on high, Home of my soul, how near At times to faith's far-seeing eye Thy golden gates appear! 4 Ah, then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above. 5 Yet clouds will intervene, And all my prospect flies; Like Noah's dove, I flit between Rough seas and stormy skies. 6 Anon the clouds depart, The winds and waters cease, While sweetly o'er my gladdened heart, Expands the bow of peace.

Forth from the dark and stormy sky

Author: Reginald Heber Appears in 130 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Forth from the dark and stormy sky, Lord, to Thine altar's shade we fly; Forth from the world, its hope and fear, Saviour, we seek Thy shelter here: Weary and weak, Thy grace we pray: Turn not, O Lord! Thy guests away. 2 Long have we roamed in want and pain, Long have we sought Thy rest in vain; Wildered in doubt, in darkness lost, Long have our souls been tempest-tost; Low at Thy feet our sins we lay:; Turn not, O Lord! Thy guests away.

Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 346 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I go, My daily labour to pursue; Thee, only Thee, resolved to know In all I think, or speak, or do. 2 The task Thy wisdom hath assigned O let me cheerfully fulfil; In all my works Thy presence find, And prove Thy good and perfect will. 3 Thee may I set at my right hand, Whose eyes mine inmost substance see, And labour on at Thy command, And offer all my works to Thee. 4 Give me to bear Thy easy yoke, And every moment watch and pray; And still to things eternal look, And hasten to Thy glorious day: 5 Fain would I still for Thee employ employ Whate'er Thy bounteous grace hath given, And run my course with even joy, And closely walk with Thee to Heaven. Topics: Family Worship

Forty days and forty nights

Appears in 157 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights Thou wast fasting in the wild; Forty days and forty nights Tempted, and yet undefiled. 2 Shall not we Thy sorrow share, And from earthly joys abstain, Fasting with unceasing prayer, Glad with Thee to suffer pain? 3 And if Satan vexing sore, Flesh or spirit should assail, Thou, his Vanquisher before, Grant we may not faint or fail. 4 So shall we have peace divine; Holier gladness ours shall be; Round us, too, shall angels shine, Such as minister'd to Thee. 5 Keep, O keep us, Saviour dear, Ever constant by Thy side; That with Thee we may appear At th' eternal Eastertide. Topics: Ash Wednesday and Lent

Fountain of good, to own Thy love

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 84 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Fountain of good, to own Thy love Our thankful hearts incline; What can we render, Lord, to Thee, When all the worlds are Thine? 2 But Thou hast needy brethren here, Partakers of Thy grace, Whose names Thou wilt confess Before the Father's face. 3 In each sad accent of distress Thy pleading voice is heard; In them Thou mayst be clothed, and fed, And visited, and cheered. 4 Thy face with reverence and with love We in Thy poor would see; And while we minister to them, We do it, Lord, to Thee. Topics: Missions and Charities

From all Thy saints in warfare

Author: Horatio Nelson Appears in 96 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From all Thy saints in warfare, for all Thy saints at rest, To Thee, O blessèd Jesu, all praises be address'd: Thou, Lord, didst win the battle that they might conquerors be; Their crowns of living glory are lit with rays from Thee. [Insert here the stanza for the special Saint's day to be celebrated] Saint Andrew. 2 Praise, Lord, for Thine Apostle, the first to welcome Thee, The first to lead his brother the very Christ to see, With hearts for Thee made ready, watch we throughout the year, Forward to lead our brethren to own thine Advent near. Saint Thomas. 3 All praise for Thine Apostle, whose short-lived doubtings prove Thy perfect twofold nature, the fulness of Thy love. On all who wait thy coming shed forth Thy peace, O Lord, And grant us faith to know Thee, true Man, true God, adored. Saint Stephen. 4 Praise for the first of Martyrs, who saw Thee ready stand, To aid in midst of torment, to plead at god's right hand. Share, we with him, if summon'd by death our Lord to own, On earth the faithful witness, in heaven the martyr-crown. Saint John the Evangelist. 5 Praise for the loved Disciple, exile on Patmos' shore; Praise for the faithful record he to thy Godhead bore. Praise for the mystic vision, through him to us reveal'd; may we, in patience waiting, with thine elect be seal'd. The Innocent's Day. 6 Praise for Thine infant Martyrs, by Thee with tenderest love Call'd early from the warfare to share the rest above. O Rachel, cease thy weeping; they rest from pains and cares: Lord, grant us hearts as guileless, and crowns as bright as theirs. The Conversion of Saint Paul. 7 Praise for the light from Heaven, praise for the voice of awe, Praise for the glorious vision the persecutor saw. Thee, Lord, for his conversion, we glorify to-day: so lighten all our darkness with thy true Spirit's ray. Saint Matthias. 8 Lord, Thine abiding Presence directs the wondrous choice: For one in place of Judas the faithful now rejoice. Thy church from false Apostles for evermore defend, And, by thy parting promise, be with her to the end. Saint Mark. 9 For him, O Lord, we praise Thee, the weak by grace made strong, Whose labours and whose Gospel enrich our triumph-song. May we in all our weakness find strength from Thee supplied, And all, as fruitful branches, in Thee, the Vine, abide. St. Philip and St. James. 10 All praise for Thine Apostle, bless'd guide to Greek and Jew, And him surnamed Thy brother; keep us thy brethren true. and grant the grace to know thee, the Way, the Truth, the Life; To wrestle with temptations till victors in the strife. Saint Barnabas. 11 The Son of Consolation, moved by Thy law of love, Forsaking earthly treasures, sought riches from above. As earth now teams with increase, let gifts of grace descend, That Thy true consolations may through the world extend. Saint John Baptist. 12 We praise Thee for the Baptist, Forerunner of the word, Our true Elias, making a highway for the Lord. Of prophets last and greatest, he saw Thy dawning ray, make us the rather blessèd, who love Thy glorious Day. Saint Peter. 13 Praise for Thy great Apostle, the eager and the bold; Thrice falling, yet repentant, thrice charged to feed Thy fold. Lord, make thy pastors faithful, to guard their flocks from ill; And grant them dauntless courage with humble, earnest will. Saint James. 14 For Him, O Lord, we praise Thee, who, slain by Herod's sword, Drank of Thy cup of suffering, fulfilling thus Thy word, Curb we all vain impatience to read Thy veil'd decree, And count it joy to suffer, if so brought nearer Thee. Saint Bartholomew. 15 All praise for Thine Apostle, the faithful, pure, and true, Whom underneath the fig-tree Thine eye all-seeing knew. Like him may we be guileless, true Israelites indeed; That Thine abiding Presence our longing souls may feed. Saint Matthew. 16 Praise, Lord, for him whose Gospel Thy human life declared, who, worldly gains forsaking, Thy path of suffering shared. From all unrighteous mammon, O give us hearts set free, That we, what'er our calling, may rise and follow Thee. Saint Luke. 17 For that "Beloved Physician," all praise! whose Gospel shows The Healer of the nations, the Sharer of our woes. Thy wine and oil, O Saviour, on bruised hearts deign to pour, And with true Balm of Gilead, anoint us evermore. Saint Simon and Saint Jude. 18 Praise Lord, for Thine Apostles, who seal'd their Faith to-day: One love, one zeal inpell'd them to tread the sacred way. May we with zeal as earnest the faith of Christ maintain, And, bound in love as brethren, at length Thy rest attain. General Ending. 19 Apostles, Prophets, Martyrs, and all the sacred throng Who wear the spotless raiment, who raise the ceaseless song; For these, pass'd on before us, Saviour, we Thee adore, And, walking in their footsteps, would serve Thee more and more. 20 Then praise we God the Father, and praise we God the Son, And God the Holy Spirit, Eternal Three in One; Till all the ransom'd number fall down before the Throne, And honour, power, and glory ascribe to God alone. Topics: Other Holy Days

From every stormy wind that blows

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,282 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat; 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads-- A place than all beside more sweet; It is the blood-stained mercy-seat. 3 There is a spot where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sunder'd far, by faith they meet Around the common mercy-seat. 4 There, there, on eagles' wings we soar, And time and sense seem all no more; And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat.

From Greenland's icy mountains

Appears in 1,680 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand; Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand: From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. 2 What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile: In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strewn; The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood and stone. 3 Shall we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high; Shall we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation, O salvation, The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learned Messiah's Name. 4 Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole: Till o'er our ransom'd nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign. Topics: Missions and Charities

Glorious things of thee are spoken

Appears in 1,293 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God: He, Whose word cannot be broken Form'd thee for His own abode; On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou mayst smile at all thy foes. 2 See, the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal Love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove: Who can faint, when such a river Ever flows their thirst t' assuage? Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age. 3 Round each habitation hovering, See the cloud and fire appear, For a glory and a covering, Showing that the Lord is near: Blest inhabitants of Zion, Wash'd in the Redeemer's blood! Jesus, Whom their souls rely on, Makes them kings and priest to God.

Glory be to Jesus

Appears in 208 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Glory be to Jesus, Who in bitter pains Poured for me the life-blood From His sacred veins! Grace and life eternal In that Blood I find, Blest be His compassion, Infinitely kind! 2 Blest through endless ages Be the precious stream, Which from endless torments Does the world redeem! Abel’s blood for vengeance Pleaded to the skies; But the Blood of Jesus For our pardon cries. 3 Oft as earth exulting Wafts its praise on high, Angel-hosts, rejoicing, Make their glad reply. Lift ye then your voices; Swell the mighty flood; Louder still and louder, Praise the precious Blood! Topics: Palm Sunday and Passion Week

Glory to the Father give

Appears in 204 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Glory to the Father give, God in Whom we move and live; Children's prayers He deigns to hear, Children's songs delight His ear. 2 Glory to the Son we bring, Christ our Prophet, Priest, and King; Children raise your sweetest strain To the Lamb, for He was slain. 3 Glory to the Holy Ghost; He reclaims the sinner lost; Children's minds may He inspire, Touch their tongues with holy fire. 4 Glory in the highest be To the blessèd Trinity, For the Gospel from above, For the word, that "God is love." Topics: Offices of the Church Catechism

Glory to Thee, O Lord

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Glory to Thee, O Lord, Who, from this world of sin, By cruel Herod's ruthless sword Those precious ones didst win. 2 Glory to Thee for all The ransom'd infant band, Who since that hour have heard Thy call, And reached the quiet land. 3 O that our hearts within, Like theirs, were pure and bright; O that, as free from deeds of sin We shrank not from Thy sight. 4 Lord, help us every hour Thy cleansing grace to claim; In life to glorify Thy power, In death to praise Thy Name. Topics: Holy Innocents

Go forth, ye heralds, in My Name

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 100 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Go forth, ye heralds, in My Name, Sweetly the Gospel trumpet sound; The glorious jubilee proclaim, Where'er the human race is found. 2 The joyful news to all impart, And teach them where salvation lies; With care bind up the broken heart, And wipe the tears from weeping eyes. 3 Be wise as serpents, where you go, But harmless as the peaceful dove; With care bind up the broken heart, And wipe the tears from weeping eyes. 4 Freely from Me ye have received, Freely, in love, to others give; Thus shall your doctrines be believed, And, by your labours, sinners live. Topics: Offices of the Church Ordination or Institution of Missions

Go to dark Gethsemane

Appears in 506 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Go to dark Gethsemane, Ye that feel the tempter's power; Your Redeemer's conflict see, Watch with Him one bitter hour: Turn not from His griefs away, Learn of Jesus Christ to pray. 2 Follow to the judgment-hall; View the Lord of Life arraign'd; O the wormwood and the gall! O the pangs His soul sustain'd! Shun not suffering, shame, or loss; Learn of Him to bear the cross. 3 Calvary's mournful mountain climb, There, adoring at His feet, Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete; "It is finish'd!" hear Him cry; Learn of Jesus Christ to die.

God bless our native land!

Meter: 6.4.6.4 Appears in 666 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God bless our native land! Firm may she ever stand, Through storm and night; When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might. 2 For her our prayers shall rise To God, above the skies; On Him we wait; Thou Who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye, To Thee aloud we cry, God save the State. Topics: Special Seasons National Festival

God is our Refuge in distress

Appears in 69 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is our Refuge in distress, A present help when dangers press; In Him, undaunted, we'll confide, Though earth were from her centre tost, And mountains in the ocean lost, Torn piecemeal by the roaring tide. 2 A gentler stream with gladness still The city of our Lord shall fill, The royal seat of God most high; God dwells in Sion, whose fair towers Shall mock th' assaults of earthly powers, While His Almighty aid is nigh. 3 Submit to God's Almighty sway, For Him the heathen shall obey, And earth her sovereign Lord confess: The God of hosts conducts our arms, Our tower of refuge in alarms, As to our fathers in distress.

God moves in a mysterious way

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,130 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform: He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines, Of never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour: The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain; God is His own Interpreter, And He will make it plain. Topics: Miscellaneous

God, my King, Thy might confessing

Appears in 132 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God, my King, Thy might confessing, Ever will I bless Thy Name; Day by day Thy throne addressing, Still will I Thy praise proclaim. 2 Honour great our God befitteth; Who His Majesty can reach? Age to age His works transmitteth, Age to age His power shall teach. 3 They shall talk of all Thy glory, On Thy might and greatness dwell, Speak of Thy dread acts the story, And Thy deeds of wonder tell. 4 Nor shall fail from memory's treasure, Works by love and mercy wrought-- Works of love surpassing measure, Works of mercy passing thought. 5 Full of kindness and compassion, Slow to anger, vast in love, God is good to all creation; All His works His goodness prove. 6 All Thy works, O Lord, shall bless Thee; Thee shall all Thy saints adore; King supreme shall they confess Thee, And proclaim Thy sovereign power. Topics: The Christian Life Praise

God of my life, O Lord most high

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of my life, O Lord most high, To thee by day and night I cry; Vouchsafe my mournful voice to hear, To my distress incline Thine ear. 2 Like those whose strength and hopes are fled, They number me among the dead; Like those who, shrouded in the grave, From thee no more remembrance have. 3 Wilt Thou by miracle revive The dead, whom Thou forsook'st alive? Shall the mute grave thy love confess, A mouldering tomb Thy faithfulness? 4 To Thee, O Lord, I cry forlorn, My prayer prevents the early morn: Why hast Thou, Lord, my soul forsook, Nor once vouchsafed a gracious look? 5 Companions dear and friends beloved Far from my sight thou hast removed: God of my life, O Lord most high, Vouchsafe to hear my mournful cry! Topics: Easter Even

God of our fathers, by Whose hand

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 64 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, by Whose hand Thy people still are blest, Be with us through our pilgrimage; Conduct us to our rest. 2 Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. 3 O spread Thy sheltering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Father's loved abode Our souls arrive in peace. 4 Such blessings from Thy gracious hand Our humble prayers implore; And Thou, the Lord, shalt be our God, And portion evermore. Topics: Family Worship

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