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Genesis 28:10-22

Author: Mrs. S. F. Adams Hymnal: LD1888 #327 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. S. F. Adams First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Ev'n though it be a cross That raiseth me! Still all my song shall be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 2 Though, like a wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 3 There let the way appear, Steps unto heaven: All that thou sendest me, In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Topics: Absence from God; Afflictions; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Declenson spiritual Scripture: Psalm 119:151 Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY

Continued help

Author: Joseph Addison Hymnal: LD1888 #161 (1888) Person Name: Joseph Addison First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God! Lyrics: 1 When all thy mercies, O my God! My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts, to my soul, Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3 When, in the slippery paths of youth, With heedless steps, I ran, Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, And led me up to man. 4 Ten thousand, thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart, That tastes those gifts with joy. 5 Through every period of my life, Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds, The glorious theme renew. 6 Through all eternity, to thee A joyful song I'll raise: For, oh, eternity's too short To utter all thy praise! Topics: Dependence On Providence; God: The Father Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11 Languages: English Tune Title: RALSTON

Traveler's Hymn

Author: Joseph Addison Hymnal: LD1888 #173 (1888) Person Name: Joseph Addison First Line: How are thy servants blest, O Lord! Lyrics: 1 How are thy servants blest, O Lord! How sure is their defence! Eternal wisdom is their guide, Their help, omnipotence. 2 In foreign realms, and lands remote, Supported by thy care, Through burning climes they pass unhurt, And breathe in tainted air. 3 When by the dreadful tempest borne High on the broken wave, They know thou art not slow to hear, Nor impotent to save. 4 The storm is laid, the winds retire, Obedient to thy will; The sea, that roars at thy command, At thy command is still. 5 In midst of dangers, fears, and deaths, Thy goodness we adore; We praise thee for thy mercies past, And humbly hope for more. 6 Our life, whilst thou preservest life, A sacrifice shall be; And death, when death shall be our lot, Shall join our souls to thee. Topics: God: The Father Scripture: Psalm 107:23 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNFERMLINE

"Not your own"

Author: Mrs. E. S. Alderson Hymnal: LD1888 #469 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. E. S. Alderson First Line: Lord of glory! thou hast bought us Lyrics: 1 Lord of glory! thou hast bought us, With thy life-blood as the price, Never grudging, for the lost ones, That tremendous sacrifice. 2 Grant us hearts, dear Lord! to yield thee Gladly, freely, of thine own; With the sunshine of thy goodness, Melt our thankless hearts of stone. 3 Wondrous honor hast thou given To our humblest charity, In thine own mysterious sentence,-- "Ye have done it unto me!" 4 Give us faith, to trust thee boldly, Hope, to stay our souls on thee: But, oh,--best of all thy graces-- Give us thine own charity. Topics: Activity; Charity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Consecration Of Possessions Scripture: Psalm 41:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLNEY

Christ dying to save us

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander Hymnal: LD1888 #213a (1888) Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander First Line: There is a green hill far away Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. We may not know, we cannot tell What pains he had to bear; But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. 2 He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by his precious blood. There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. 3 Oh, dearly, dearly, has he loved, And we must love him too, And trust in his redeeming blood, And try his works to do. For there's a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. Languages: English Tune Title: CONCONE

There is a green hill far away

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander Hymnal: LD1888 #213b (1888) Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. We may not know, we cannot tell What pains he had to bear; But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there. Languages: English Tune Title: HORSLEY

The Judgment

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander Hymnal: LD1888 #229 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander First Line: He is coming, he is coming Lyrics: 1 He is coming, he is coming, Not as once he came before, Wailing infant, born in weakness On a lowly stable floor: But upon his cloud of glory, In the crimson-tinted sky, Where we see the golden sunrise In the rosy distance lie. 2 He is coming, he is coming, Not in pain, and shame, and woe, With the thorn-crown on his forehead. And the blood-drops trickling slow; But with diadem upon him, And the sceptre in his hand, And the dead all ranged before him, Raised from death, hell, sea, and land. 3 He is coming, he is coming, Not as once he wandered through All the hostile land of Judah, With his followers poor and few: But with all the holy angels Waiting round his judgment-seat, And the chosen twelve apostles Sitting crowned at his feet. 4 He is coming, he is coming; Let his lowly first estate, And his tender love, so teach us That in faith and hope we wait, Till in glory eastward burning, Our redemption draweth near; And we see the sign in heaven Of our Judge and Saviour dear. Topics: Advent of Christ To Judgment; Advent of Christ To Kingdom; Christ Judge Scripture: Job 19:25 Languages: English Tune Title: FORMOSA

"Follow me"

Author: Mrs. C. F. Alexander Hymnal: LD1888 #517 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. C. F. Alexander First Line: Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us, o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea; Day by day his sweet voice soundeth, Saying, Christian, follow me! 2 Jesus calls us--from the worship Of the vain world's golden store; From each idol that would keep us,-- Saying, Christian, love me more! 3 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still he calls, in cares and pleasures,-- Christian, love me more than these! 4 Jesus calls us! by thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear thy call; Give our hearts to thy obedience, Serve and love thee best of all! Topics: Church Ordinances of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: John 21:15 Languages: English Tune Title: DORRNANCE

"Hold fast"

Author: Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander Hymnal: LD1888 #585 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander First Line: The roseate hues of early dawn Lyrics: 1 The roseate hues of early dawn, The brightness of the day, The crimson of the sunset sky, How fast they fade away! Oh, for the pearly gates of heaven! Oh, for the golden floor! Oh, for the Sun of Righteousness, That setteth nevermore! 2 The highest hopes we cherish here, How soon they tire and faint! How many a spot defiles the robe That wraps an earthly saint! Oh, for a heart that never sins! Oh, for a soul washed white! Oh, for a voice to praise our King, Nor weary day or night! 3 Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope, And grace to lead us higher; But there are perfectness and peace. Beyond our best desire. Oh, by thy love and anguish, Lord, And by thy life laid down, Grant that we fall not from thy grace, Nor fail to reach our crown! Topics: Christ Sun Scripture: Revelation 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: CASTLE RISING

At the Cross

Author: J. W. Alexander Hymnal: LD1888 #214 (1888) Person Name: J. W. Alexander First Line: O sacred Head, now wounded Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns, thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, What bliss, till now was thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call thee mine. 2 What thou, my Lord, hast suffered Was all for sinners' gain: Mine, mine was the transgression, But thine the deadly pain; Lo, here I fall, my Saviour! 'Tis I deserved thy place; Look on me with thy favor, Vouchsafe to me thy grace. 3 What language shall I borrow, To thank thee, dearest Friend, For this, thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? Lord, make me thine for ever, Nor let me faithless prove: Oh, let me never, never, Abuse such dying love. 4 Be near when I am Oh, show thy cross to me! And for my succor flying, Come, Lord, and set me free! These eyes, new faith receiving, From Jesus shall not move; For he who dies believing, Dies safely--through thy love. Topics: Christ Agony of; Christ Crucifixion of; Christ Sufferings of Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Languages: English Tune Title: GERHARDT

Song for Harvest

Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: LD1888 #596 (1888) Person Name: Henry Alford First Line: Come, ye thankful people, come Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of Harvest Home! All is 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 We ourselves are 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: Grant, O Harvest-Lord, 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 Then, thou Church Triumphant, come, Raise the song of Harvest Home! All are safely gathered in, Free from sorrow, free from sin: There, for ever purified, In God's garner to abide: Come, ten thousand angels, come, Raise the glorious Harvest Home! Topics: Autumn Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE

Before the Cross

Author: James Allen Hymnal: LD1888 #537 (1888) Person Name: James Allen First Line: Sweet the moments, rich in blessing Lyrics: 1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the cross we spend; Life, and health, and peace possessing, From the sinner's dying Friend. Truly blessed is this station, Low before his cross to lie, While we see divine compassion, Beaming in his gracious eye. 2 Love and grief our hearts dividing, With our tears his feet we bathe; Constant still, in faith abiding, Life deriving from his death. For thy sorrows we adore thee, For the pains that wrought our peace, Gracious Saviour! we implore thee In our souls thy love increase. 3 Here we feel our sins forgiven While upon the Lamb we gaze, And our thoughts are all of heaven, And our lips o'erflow with praise. Still in ceaseless contemplation, Fix our hearts and eyes on thee, Till we taste thy full salvation, And, unvailed, thy glories see. Topics: Christ Agony of; Christ Crucifixion of; Christ Lamb; Christ Sufferings of; Church Ordinances of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: John 19:25 Languages: English Tune Title: ARMSTRONG

Home Missions

Author: Mrs. Maria F. Anderson Hymnal: LD1888 #556 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. Maria F. Anderson First Line: Our country's voice is pleading Lyrics: 1 Our country's voice is pleading, Ye men of God, arise! His providence is leading, The land before you lies; Day-gleams are o'er it brightening, And promise clothes the soil; Wide fields, for harvest whitening, Invite the reaper's toil. 2 Go, where the waves are breaking On California's shore, Christ's precious gospel taking, More rich than golden ore; On Alleghany's mountains, Through all the western vale, Beside Missouri's fountains, Rehearse the wondrous tale. 3 The love of Christ unfolding, Speed on from east to west, Till all, his cross beholding, In him are fully blest. Great Author of salvation, Haste, haste the glorious day, When we, a ransomed nation Thy sceptre shall obey. Topics: Church Missions of; Church Work of Scripture: Matthew 9:38 Languages: English Tune Title: MUNICH

"All Hail the morn!"

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #188 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Hail the night, all hail the morn Lyrics: 1 Hail the night, all hail the morn, When the Prince of Peace was born! When, amid the wakeful fold, Tidings good the angels told. Now our solemn chant we raise Duly to the Saviour's praise; Now with carol hymns we bless Christ the Lord, our righteousness. 2 While resounds the joyful cry, "Glory be to God on high, Peace on earth, good-will to men! Gladly we respond, "Amen!" Thus we greet this holy day, Pouring forth our festive lay; Thus we tell, with saintly mirth, Of Immanuel's wondrous birth. Topics: Advent of Christ At Birth; Christ Advent at Birth; Christ Divinity of; Christ Humanity of; Christ Incarnation of; Christ Prince of Peace Languages: English

"Lead me on"

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #362 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Traveling to the better land Lyrics: 1 Traveling to the better land, O'er the desert's scorching sand, Father! let me grasp thy hand; Lead me on, lead me on! 2 When at Marah, parched with heat, I the sparkling fountain greet, Make the bitter water sweet; Lead me on! 3 When the wilderness is drear, Show me Elim's palm-grove near, And her wells, as crystal clear: Lead me on! 4 Through the water, through the fire, Never let me fall or tire, Every step brings Canaan nigher; Lead me on! 5 Bid me stand on Nebo's height, Gaze upon the land of light, Then, transported with the sight, Lead me on! 6 When I stand on Jordan's brink, Never let me fear or shrink; Hold me, Father, lest I stink: Lead me on! 7 When the victory is won, And eternal life begun, Up to glory lead me on! Lead me on, lead me on! Topics: Christians Encouragements; Courage Scripture: Exodus 15:23 Languages: English Tune Title: LEAD ME ON

Psalm 23

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #431 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Shepherd! with thy tenderest love Lyrics: 1 Shepherd! with thy tenderest love, Guide me to thy fold above; Let me hear thy gentle voice; More and more in thee rejoice; From thy fullness grace receive, Ever in thy Spirit live. 2 Filled by thee my cup o'erflows, For thy love no limit knows: Guardian angels, ever nigh, Lead and draw my soul on high; Constant to my latest end, Thou my footsteps wilt attend. 3 Jesus, with thy presence blest, Death in life, and labor rest; Guide me while I draw my breath, Guard me through the gate of death; And at last, oh, let me stand, With the sheep at thy right hand. Topics: Christians Graces; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Psalm 23:5 Languages: English Tune Title: ROSEFIELD

Courage and Faith

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #467 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer! Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer! Not for ease that prayer shall be, But for strength that we may ever Live our lives courageously. 2 Not for ever by still waters Would we idly quiet stay; But would smite the living fountains From the rocks along our way. 3 Be our strength in hours of weakness, In our wanderings, be our guide; Through endeavor, failure, danger, Father, be thou at our side! Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10 Languages: English Tune Title: WIMBORNE

Minute fidelity

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #473 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Scorn not the slightest word or deed Lyrics: 1 Scorn not the slightest word or deed, Nor deem it void of power; There's fruit in each wind-wafted see, That waits its natal hour. 2 A whispered word may touch the heart. And call it back to life; A look of love bid sin depart, And still unholy strife. 3 No act falls fruitless; none can tell How vast its power may be, Nor what results infolded dwell Within it silently. 4 Work on, despair not, bring thy mite, Nor care how small it be; God is with all that serves the right, The holy, true, and free. Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6 Languages: English Tune Title: REMSEN

Sabbath School Meeting

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #492 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Saviour King, in hallowed union Lyrics: 1 Saviour King, in hallowed union, At thy sacred feet we bow; Heart with heart, in blest communion, Join to crave thy favor now! Though celestial choirs adore thee, Let our prayer as incense rise; And our praise be set before thee, Sweet as evening sacrifice. 2 Heavenly Fount, thy streams of blessing, Oft have cheered us on our way; By thy power and grace unceasing, We continue to this day: Raise we then with glad emotion Thankful lays: and while we sing, Vow a pure, a full devotion To thy work, O Saviour King! 3 When we tell the wondrous story Of thy rich, exhaustless love, Send thy Spirit, Lord of glory, On the youthful heart to move! Oh, that he, the ever-living, May descend, as fruitful rain; Till the wilderness, reviving, Blossoms as the rose again! Topics: Children; Church Institutions of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Languages: English Tune Title: BAVARIA

"Our common faith"

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #501 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Jesus, our faith increase Lyrics: 1 Jesus, our faith increase; Fast knit, O Lord, to thee, Around us bind the bond of peace, The Spirit's unity. 2 One God and Father ours, One Christ his gift of love, One Spirit shed in living showers, One home prepared above. 3 To one glad hope we cling, Through Jesus' life and death; One theme of saving grace we sing, And ours one common faith. 4 Then grant us, Lord, one mind, One will in all our ways, One heart to thine own truth inclined, One mouth to speak thy praise. Topics: Christians Fellowship; Church Unity of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: John 17:21 Languages: English Tune Title: GOLDEN HILL

"Take my heart"

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #518 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Take my heart, O Father! take it Lyrics: 1 Take my heart, O Father! take it; Make and keep it all thine own; Let thy Spirit melt and break it-- This proud heart of sin and stone. 2 Father, make me pure and lowly, Fond of peace and far from strife; Turning from the paths unholy Of this vain and sinful life. 3 Ever let thy grace surround me, Strengthen me with power divine, Till thy cords of love have bound me: Make me to be wholly thine. 5 May the blood of Jesus heal me, And my sins be all forgiven; Holy Spirit, take and seal me, Guide me in the path to heaven. Topics: Church Ordinances of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Leviticus 19:2 Languages: English Tune Title: DORRNANCE

A spotless soul

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #536 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: Jesus, who on Calvary's mountain Lyrics: 1 Jesus, who on Calvary's mountain Poured thy precious blood for me, Wash me in its flowing fountain, That my soul may spotless be. 2 In thy word I hear thee saying, Come and I will give you rest; Now the gracious call obeying, See, I hasten to thy breast. Topics: Calvary; Church Ordinances of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLESDIE

The New Jerusalem

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LD1888 #593 (1888) Person Name: Anon. First Line: O mother dear, Jerusalem Lyrics: 1 O mother dear, Jerusalem, When shall I come to thee? When shall my sorrows have an end? Thy joys when shall I see? 2 O happy harbor of God's saints! O sweet and pleasant soil! In thee no sorrow can be found, Nor grief, nor care, nor toil. 3 No dimly cloud o'ershadows thee, Nor gloom, nor darksome night; But every soul shines as the sun, For God himself gives light. 4 Thy walls are made of precious stone, Thy bulwarks diamond square, Thy gates are all of orient pearl-- O God! if I were there! Scripture: Galatians 4:26 Languages: English Tune Title: RHINE

Psalm 122

Author: Harriet Auber Hymnal: LD1888 #21 (1888) Person Name: Harriet Auber First Line: With joy we hail the sacred day Lyrics: 1 With joy we hail the sacred day Which God hath called his own; With joy the summons we obey To worship at his throne. 2 Thy chosen temple, Lord, how fair! Where willing votaries throng To breathe the humble, fervent prayer, And pour the choral song. 3 Spirit of grace! oh, deign to dwell Within thy church below; Make her in holiness excel, With pure devotion glow. 4 Let peace within her walls be found; Let all her sons unite To spread with grateful zeal around Her clear and shining light. Topics: Opening of Service Scripture: Psalm 122:1 Languages: English Tune Title: OAKSVILLE

Psalm 92

Author: Harriet Auber Hymnal: LD1888 #27 (1888) Person Name: Harriet Auber First Line: Sweet is the work, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the work, O Lord, Thy glorious name to sing; To praise and pray--to hear thy word, And grateful offerings bring. 2 Sweet--at the dawning light, Thy boundless love to tell; And when approach the shades of night, Still on the theme to dwell. 3 Sweet--on this day of rest, To join in heart and voice, With those who love and serve thee best, And in thy name rejoice. 4 To songs of praise and joy Be every Sabbath given, That such may be our blest employ Eternally in heaven. Topics: Opening of Service Languages: English Tune Title: AILEEN

The Promise

Author: Harriet Auber Hymnal: LD1888 #239 (1888) Person Name: Harriet Auber First Line: Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed Lyrics: 1 Our blest Redeemer, ere he breathed His tender, last farewell, A Guide, a Comforter bequeathed, With us to dwell. 2 He came in tongues of living flame, To teach, convince, subdue; All-powerful as the wind he came, And viewless, too. 3 He came, sweet influence to impart, A gracious, willing Guest, While he can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. 4 And every virtue we possess, And every victory won, And every thought of holiness Is his alone. 5 Spirit of purity and grace! Our weakness pitying see; Oh, make our hearts thy dwelling-place, And worthier thee! Topics: The Holy Spirit Scripture: John 14:16 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CUTHBERT

Psalm 127

Author: Harriet Auber Hymnal: LD1888 #466 (1888) Person Name: Harriet Auber First Line: Vainly, through night's weary hours Lyrics: 1 Vainly, through night's weary hours, Keep we watch, lest foes alarm; Vain our bulwarks, and our towers, But for God's protecting arm. 2 Vain were all our toil and labor, Did not God that labor bless; Vain, without his grace and favor, Every talent we possess. 3 Vainer still the hope of heaven, That on human strength relies; But to him shall help be given, Who in humble faith applies. 4 Seek we, then, the Lord's Anointed; He will grant us peace and rest; Ne'er was suppliant disappointed, Who thro' Christ his prayer addressed. Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6 Languages: English Tune Title: WIMBORNE

"O light of Zion"

Author: Leonard Bacon Hymnal: LD1888 #566 (1888) Person Name: Leonard Bacon First Line: Though now the nations sit beneath Lyrics: 1 Though now the nations sit beneath The darkness of o'erspreading death, God will arise, with light divine On Zion's holy towers to shine. 2 That light shall shine on distant lands, And wandering tribes, in joyful bands, Shall come thy glory, Lord, to see, And in thy courts to worship thee. 3 O light of Zion, now arise! Let the glad morning bless our eyes! Ye nations, catch the kindling ray, And hail the splendor of the day. Topics: Christ Desire of Nations; Church Missions of; Church Work of Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON

Forefathers' Day

Author: Leonard Bacon Hymnal: LD1888 #605 (1888) Person Name: Leonard Bacon First Line: O God, beneath thy guiding hand Lyrics: 1 O God, beneath thy guiding hand, Our exiled fathers crossed the sea, And when they trod the wintry strand, With prayer and psalm they worshiped thee. 2 Thou heardst, well pleased, the song, the prayer-- Thy blessing came; and still its power Shall onward through all ages bear The memory of that holy hour. 3 What change! through pathless wilds no more The fierce and naked savage roams: Sweet praise, along the cultured shore, Breaks from ten thousand happy homes 4 Laws, freedom, truth, and faith in God Came with those exiles o'er the waves, And where their pilgrim feet have trod, The God they trusted guards their graves. 5 And here thy name, O God of love, Their children's children shall adore, Till these eternal hills remove, And spring adorns the earth no more. Scripture: 1 Kings 8:57 Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET

"First of Days"

Author: H. W. Baker Hymnal: LD1888 #37 (1888) Person Name: H. W. Baker First Line: On this day, the first of days Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days, God the Father's name we praise; Who, creation's Fount and Spring, Did the world from darkness bring. 2 On this day the Eternal Son Over death his triumph won; On this day the Spirit came With his gifts of living flame. 3 Father, who didst fashion me Image of thyself to be, Fill me with thy love divine, Let my every thought be thine. 4 Holy Jesus, may I be Dead and buried here with thee; And, by love inflamed, arise Unto thee a sacrifice. 5 Thou who dost all gifts impart, Shine, sweet Spirit in my heart; Best of gifts, thyself, bestow; Make me burn thy love to know. Topics: Opening of Service Scripture: Genesis 2:3 Languages: English Tune Title: FERRIER

Psalm 23

Author: Henry W. Baker Hymnal: LD1888 #402 (1888) Person Name: Henry W. Baker First Line: The King of love my Shepherd is Lyrics: 1 The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never, I nothing lack if I am his, And he is mine for ever. 2 Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul he leadeth, And, where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed, But yet in love he sought me, And on his shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. 4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill With thee, dear Lord, beside me, Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight, Thy unction grace bestoweth. And, oh, what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth. 6 And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never, Good Shepherd! may I sing thy praise Within thy house for ever. Topics: Christ Character of; Christ Shepherd; Christians Love for Christ; Communion of Saints With Christ Scripture: Psalm 23:2 Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT

The Homeland

Author: Henry W. Baker Hymnal: LD1888 #458 (1888) Person Name: Henry W. Baker First Line: There is a blessed home Lyrics: 1 There is a blessed home Beyond this land of woe, Where trials never come, Nor tears of sorrow flow; Where faith is lost in sight, And patient hope is crowned, And everlasting light Its glory throws around. 2 There is a land of peace; Good angels know it well; Glad songs that never cease Within its portals swell; Around its glorious throne Ten thousand saints adore Christ, with the Father one, And Spirit, evermore. 3 Look up, ye saints of God! Nor fear to tread below The path your Saviour trod Of daily toil and woe; Wait but a little while In uncomplaining love; His own most gracious smile Shall welcome you above. Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 Languages: English Tune Title: BLESSED HOME

Psalm 41

Author: Mrs. A. L. Barbauld Hymnal: LD1888 #474 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. A. L. Barbauld First Line: Blest is the man whose softening heart Lyrics: 1 Blest is the man whose softening heart Feels all another's pain; To whom the supplicating eye Was never raised in vain:-- 2 Whose breast expands with generous warmth A stranger's woes to feel; And bleeds in pity o'er the wound He wants the power to heal. 3 He spreads his kind supporting arms To every child of grief; His secret bounty largely flows, And brings unasked relief. 4 To gentle offices of love His feet are never slow: He views, through mercy's melting eye, A brother in a foe. 5 Peace from the bosom of his God, The Saviour's grace shall give; And, when he kneels before the throne, His trembling soul shall live. Topics: Activity; Christians Duties; Church Work of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Matthew 7:1 Languages: English Tune Title: REMSEN

Death of the Righteous

Author: Mrs. Anna L. Barbauld Hymnal: LD1888 #577 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. Anna L. Barbauld First Line: How blest the righteous when he dies Lyrics: 1 How blest the righteous when he dies,-- When sinks a weary soul to rest! How mildly beam the closing eyes! How gently heaves the expiring breast! 2 So fades a summer-cloud away; So sinks the gale when storms are o'er So gently shuts the eye of day; So dies a wave along the shore. 3 A holy quiet reigns around,-- A calm which life nor death destroys; And naught disturbs that peace profound, Which his unfettered soul enjoys. 4 Life's labor done, as sinks the clay, Light from its load the spirit flies; While heaven and earth combine to say,--- "How blest the righteous when he dies!" Topics: Death Scripture: Numbers 23:10 Languages: English Tune Title: ZEPHYR

Thanksgiving

Author: Mrs. Anna L. Barbauld Hymnal: LD1888 #600 (1888) Person Name: Mrs. Anna L. Barbauld First Line: Praise to God, immortal praise Lyrics: 1 Praise to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days! Bounteous Source of every joy, Let thy praise our tongues employ. For the blessings of the field, For the stores the gardens yield; For the fruits in fall supply, Ripened 'neath the summer sky;-- 2 All that spring with bounteous hand Scatters o'er the smiling land; All that liberal autumn pours From her rich, o'erflowing stores; These to thee, my God, we owe, Source whence all our blessings flow; And for these my soul shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. Topics: Autumn Scripture: Nehemiah 9:5 Languages: English Tune Title: BENEVENTO

Day is Over

Author: S. Baring-Gould Hymnal: LD1888 #125 (1888) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould First Line: Now the day is over 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 tenderest blessing May our eyelids close. 3 Grant to little children Visions bright of thee; Guard the sailor tossing On the deep blue sea. 4 Through the long night-watches, May thine angels spread Their white 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. Topics: Close of Service Languages: English Tune Title: EMMELAR

The Canceled Bond

Author: Sabine Hymnal: LD1888 #263 (1888) Person Name: Sabine First Line: He gave back the bond Lyrics: 1 He gave me back the bond; It was a heavy debt; And as he gave he smiled and said, "Thou wilt not me forget." 2 He gave me back the bond; The seal was torn away; And as he gave he smiled and said, "Think thou of me alway." 3 That bond I still will keep, Although it canceled be, It tells me of the love of him Who paid the debt for me. 4 I look on it and smile; I look again and weep; That record of his love for me I will for ever keep. 5 It is a bond no more; But it shall ever tell All that I owed was fully paid By my Immanuel. Topics: Access to God; Assurance Expressed; Atonement Provided; Christ Surety Scripture: Psalm 66:16 Languages: English Tune Title: AYNHOE

"Fight the good fight"

Author: S. Baring-Gould Hymnal: LD1888 #354 (1888) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See, his banner go. Chorus: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 2 Like a mighty army, Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. [Chorus] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Chorus] 4 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices In the triumph-song; Glory, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King; This through countless ages, Men and angels sing. [Chorus] Topics: Christ Leader; Christ Master; Christians Encouragements; Courage; Cross of Christ Glorying in Scripture: Song of Solomon 6:4 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE

Godly sincerity

Author: Bernard Barton Hymnal: LD1888 #416 (1888) Person Name: Bernard Barton First Line: Walk in the light! so shalt thou know Lyrics: 1 Walk in the light! so shalt thou know That fellowship of love, His Spirit only can bestow, Who reigns in light above. 2 Walk in the light! and thou shalt find Thy heart made truly his, Who dwells in cloudless light enshrined, In whom no darkness is. 3 Walk in the light! and ev'n the tomb No fearful shade shall wear; Glory shall chase away its gloom, For Christ hath conquered there. 4 Walk in the light! and thou shalt see Thy path, though thorny, bright, For God by grace shall dwell in thee, And God himself is light. Topics: Christians Graces; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Consistency Scripture: Ephesians 5:8 Languages: English Tune Title: VALENTIA

"Jesus died for me"

Author: W. H. Bathurst Hymnal: LD1888 #267 (1888) Person Name: W. H. Bathurst First Line: Great God, when I approach thy throne Lyrics: 1 Great God, when I approach thy throne, And all thy glory see; This is my stay, and this alone, That Jesus died for me. 2 How can a soul condemned to die, Escape the just decree? Helpless, and full of sin am I, But Jesus died for me. 3 Burdened with sin's oppressive chain, Oh, how can I get free? No peace can all my efforts gain, But Jesus died for me. 4 And, Lord, when I behold thy face, This must be all my plea; Save me by thy almighty grace, For Jesus died for me. Topics: Access to God; Atonement Provided; Christ Substitute; Dependence On Grace Scripture: Micah 6:6 Languages: English Tune Title: GLASGOW

Faith and the Future

Author: William H. Bathurst Hymnal: LD1888 #424 (1888) Person Name: William H. Bathurst First Line: Oh, for a faith that will not shrink Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a faith that will not shrink Though pressed by every foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe!-- 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod, But, in the hour of grief and pain, Will lean upon its God;-- 3 God whom we serve, our God, can save, Can damp the scorching flame, Can build an ark, can smooth the wave, For such as love his name. 4 Lord! if thine arm support us still With its eternal strength, We shall o'ercome the mightiest ill, And conquerors prove at length. Topics: Ark of God; Christians Graces; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Isaiah 43:2 Languages: English Tune Title: FULBERT

"I shall be with Him"

Author: Richard Baxter Hymnal: LD1888 #317 (1888) Person Name: Richard Baxter First Line: Lord, it belongs not to my care Lyrics: 1 Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve thee is my share, And this thy grace must give. 2 If life be long, I will be glad That I may long obey; If short, yet why should I be sad To soar to endless day? 3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than he went through before; No one into his kingdom comes, But through his opened door. 4 Come, Lord, when grace has made me meet, Thy blessed face to see; For if thy work on earth be sweet, What will thy glory be! 5 My knowledge of that life is small; The eye of faith is dim; But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, And I shall be with him. Topics: Afflictions; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Contentment; Declenson spiritual Scripture: Romans 14:8 Languages: English Tune Title: CHERITH

"The sacred fire"

Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: LD1888 #67 (1888) Person Name: Benjamin Beddome First Line: Prayer is the breath of God in man Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the breath of God in man, Returning whence it came; Love is the sacred fire within, And prayer the rising flame. 2 It gives the burdened spirit ease, And soothes the troubled breast; Yields comfort to the mourning soul, And to the weary rest. 3 When God inclines the heart to pray, He hath an ear to hear; To him there's music in a sigh, And beauty in a tear. 5 The humble suppliant cannot fail To have his wants supplied, Since he for sinners intercedes, Who once for sinners died. Topics: Prayer and Invocation Scripture: Ezekiel 36:37 Languages: English Tune Title: FARRANT

The Gospel Word

Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: LD1888 #138 (1888) Person Name: Benjamin Beddome First Line: God, in the gospel of his Son Lyrics: 1 God, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal counsels known: Where love in all its glory shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines. 2 Here sinners, of an humble frame, May taste his grace, and learn his name; May read, in characters of blood, The wisdom, power, and grace of God. 3 The prisoner here may break his chains; The weary rest from all his pains; The captive feel his bondage cease; The mourner find the way of peace. 4 Here faith reveals to mortal eyes A brighter world beyond the skies; Here shines the light which guides our way From earth to realms of endless day. 5 Oh, grant us grace, Almighty Lord, To read and mark thy holy word; Its truth with meekness to receive, And by its holy precepts live. Topics: Bible; The Scriptures Scripture: Ezra 7:10 Languages: English Tune Title: CELTERET

"The book unfold"

Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: LD1888 #250 (1888) Person Name: Benjamin Beddome First Line: Come, blessed Spirit! source of light! Lyrics: 1 Come, blessed Spirit! source of light! Whose power and grace are unconfined, Dispel the gloomy shades of night-- The thicker darkness of the mind. 2 To mine illumined eyes, display The glorious truths thy word reveals; Cause me to run the heavenly way, Thy book unfold, and loose the seals. 3 Thine inward teachings make me know The mysteries of redeeming love, The vanity of things below, And excellence of things above. 4 While through this dubious maze I stray, Spread, like the sun, thy beams abroad, To show the dangers of the way, And guide my feeble steps to God. Topics: Bible Scripture: Ezra 7:10 Languages: English Tune Title: WIMBORNE

Pardon and Purity

Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: LD1888 #255 (1888) Person Name: Benjamin Beddome First Line: Can sinners hope for heaven Lyrics: 1 Can sinners hope for heaven, Who love this world so well? Or dream of future happiness, While on the road to hell? 2 Shall they hosannas sing, With an unhallowed tongue? Shall palms adorn the guilty hand Which does its neighbor wrong? 3 Thy grace, O God, alone, Good hope can e'er afford! The pardoned and the pure shall see The glory of the Lord. Topics: Atonement Necessary Scripture: Lamentations 3:26 Languages: English Tune Title: PRAYER

Weeping for sinners

Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: LD1888 #279 (1888) Person Name: Benjamin Beddome First Line: Did Christ o'er sinners weep? Lyrics: 1 Did Christ o'er sinners, weep, And shall our cheeks be dry? Let floods of penitential grief Burst forth from every eye. 2 The Son of God in tears Angels with wonder see; Be thou astonished, O my soul! He shed those tears for thee. 3 He wept that we might weep; Each sin demands a tear: In heaven alone no sin is found, And there's no weeping there. Topics: Access to God; Christ Weeping Scripture: Proverbs 11:30 Languages: English Tune Title: OWEN

"Saints' Inventory"

Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: LD1888 #441 (1888) Person Name: Benjamin Beddome First Line: If God is mine, then present things Lyrics: 1 If God is mine, then present things And things to come are mine; Yea, Christ, his word, and Spirit too, And glory all divine. 2 If he is mine, then from his love He very trouble sends; All things are working for my good, And bliss his rod attends. 3 If he is mine, let friends forsake, Let wealth and honor flee: Sure he who giveth me himself Is more than these to me. 4 Oh, tell me, Lord, that thou art mine; What can I wish beside? My soul shall at the fountain live, When all the streams are dried. Topics: Assurance Prayer for; Christians Privileges; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table; Completeness; Covenant Divine Scripture: Genesis 22:14 Languages: English Tune Title: BROWN

Christian Union

Author: Benjamin Beddome Hymnal: LD1888 #507 (1888) Person Name: Benjamin Beddome First Line: Let party names no more Lyrics: 1 Let party names no more The Christian world o'erspread; Gentile and Jew, and bond and free, Are one in Christ their head. 2 Among the saints on earth, Let mutual love be found; Heirs of the same inheritance, With mutual blessings crowned. 3 Thus will the church below Resemble that above; Where streams of pleasure ever flow, And every heart is love. Topics: Christians Fellowship; Church Unity of; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Scripture: Amos 3:3 Languages: English Tune Title: WOOD

Declension

Author: George W. Bethune Hymnal: LD1888 #573 (1888) Person Name: George W. Bethune First Line: Oh, for the happy hour Lyrics: 1 Oh, for the happy hour When God will hear our cry, And send, with a reviving power, His Spirit from on high. 2 While many crowd thy house, How few, around thy board, Meet to recount their solemn vows, And bless thee as their Lord! 3 Thou, thou alone canst give Thy gospel sure success; Canst bid the dying sinner live Anew in holiness. 4 Come, then, with power divine, Spirit of life and love! Thou shall this people all be thine, This church like that above. Topics: Church Missions of; Church Revival of; Church Work of Scripture: Lamentations 1:4 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BRIDE

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