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A Babe is born in Bethlehem

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LHPN1913 #194 (1913) Meter: 8.4.8.8 Tune Title: [A Babe is born in Bethlehem] Lyrics: 1 A Babe is born in Bethlehem, In Bethlehem; Therefore rejoice, Jerusalem. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 2 He doth within a manger lie, A manger lie; Whose throne is set above the sky. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 3 Stillness was all the manger round, The manger round; The creature its Creator found. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 4 The wise men came, led by the star, Led by the star; Gold, myrrh and incense, brought from far. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 5 His mother is the virgin mild, The virgin mild; And He the Father's only child. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 6 Like us, in flesh of human frame, Of human frame; Unlike in sin alone He came. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 7 To fallen man Himself He bowed, Himself He bowed; That He might lift us up to God. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 8 On this most blessed Jubilee, Blest Jubilee, All glory be, O God, to Thee. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 9 The Holy Trinity be praised, Hallelujah; To God our ceaseless thanks be raised. Hallelujah, Hallelujah. Topics: The Church Year Christmas; The Church Year Christmas

A few more years shall roll

Author: H. Bonar Hymnal: LHPN1913 #352 (1913) Tune Title: [A few more years shall roll] Lyrics: 1 A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall be with those that rest, Asleep within the tomb. A few more suns shall set O'er these dark hills of time, And we shall be where suns are not, A far serener clime. 2 A few more storms shall beat On this wild, rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more. A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more. 3 'Tis but a little while, And He shall come again, Who died that we might live, who lives That we with Him may reign: Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day; O wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away. Topics: The Church Year Fourth Sunday after Easter; The Church Year Fourth Sunday after Easter

A great and mighty wonder

Author: St. Germannus, 634—634 Hymnal: LHPN1913 #182 (1913) Tune Title: [A great and mighty wonder] Lyrics: 1 A great and mighty wonder Our Christmas festal brings: On earth, a lowly infant, Behold the King of kings! 2 The Word is made incarnate, Descending from on high; And cherubim sing anthems To shepherds, from the sky. 3 And we with them triumphant, 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 Bethlehem, The Savior and the Lord! 6 All idol forms shall perish, And error shall decay, And Christ shall wield His scepter, Our Lord and God for aye. Topics: The Church Year Christmas; The Church Year Christmas

A mighty fortress is our God

Author: M. Luther Hymnal: LHPN1913 #270 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God, A trusty shield and weapon; Our help is He in all our need, Our stay whate'er doth happen; For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; Strong mail of craft and power He weareth in this hour; On earth is not his equal. 2 Stood we alone in our own might, Our striving would be losing; For us the one true Man doth fight, The Man of God's own choosing. Who is this chosen One? 'Tis Jesus Christ, the Son, The Lord of hosts, 'tis He Who wins the victory In every field of battle. 3 And were the world with devils filled, All watching to devour us. Our souls to fear we need not yield, They cannot overpower us; Their dreaded prince no more Can harm us as of yore; His rage we can endure; For lo! his doom is sure, A word shall overthrow him. 4 Still must they leave God's word its might, For which no thanks they merit; Still is He with us in the fight, With His good gifts and Spirit. And should they, in the strife, Take kindred, goods, and life, We freely let them go, They profit not the foe; With us remains the kingdom. Topics: The Church Year First Sunday in Lent; The Church Year First Sunday in Lent; Victory; Warfare

A pilgrim and a stranger

Author: P. Gerhardt Hymnal: LHPN1913 #504 (1913) Tune Title: [A pilgrim and a stranger] Lyrics: 1 A pilgrim and a stranger, I journey here below, Far distant is my country, The home to which I go. Here I must toil and travail, Oft weary and oppressed, But there my God shall lead me To everlasting rest. 2 I've met with storms and danger, E'en from my early years, With enemies and conflicts, With fightings and with fears. There's nothing here that tempts me To wish a longer stay, So I must hasten forward, No halting or delay. 3 It is a well-worn pathway-- Many have gone before; Thy holy saints and prophets, The patriarchs of yore. They trod the toilsome journey In patience and in faith; And them I fain would follow, Like them in life and death. 4 Who would share Abraham's blessing, Must Abraham's path pursue. A stranger and a pilgrim, Like him, must journey through. The foes must be encountered, The dangers must be passed; Only a faithful soldier, Receive the crown at last. 5 So I must hasten forwards,-- Thank God, the end will come! This land of my sojourning Is not my destined home. That evermore abideth, Jerusalem above, The everlasting city, The land of light and love. 6 There still my thoughts are dwelling, 'Tis there I long to be; Come, Lord, and call Thy servant To blessedness with Thee! Come, bid my toils be ended, Let all my wanderings cease; Call from the wayside lodging To the sweet home of peace. 7 There I shall dwell for ever, No more a stranger guest, With all Thy blood-bought children In everlasting rest; The pilgrim toils forgotten, The pilgrim conflicts o'er, All earthly griefs behind us, Eternal joys before! Topics: The Church Year Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity; Pilgrimage

Abide among us, we implore Thee

Author: N. F. S. Grudtvig Hymnal: LHPN1913 #142 (1913) Tune Title: [Abide among us, we implore Thee] Lyrics: 1 Abide among us, we implore Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Spirit breathe! And let the babes we bring before Thee Now be baptized into Thy death. 2 Lord, after Thee we Christians all them. O let them in Thy name arise! And keep them Thine whate'er befall them, That they may reach Thy Paradise. 3 If thou their earthly race shouldst lengthen, Thy faithful servants let them prove; If few their days, their weakness strengthen, That they may share Thy dying love. 4 O write Thy blessed name, dear Savior, Upon their hearts we Thee implore; And on Thy palms engrave this favor, That they are Thine for evermore. Topics: The Means of Grace Baptism; The Means of Grace Baptism

Abide in grace, Lord Jesus

Author: J. Stegmann Hymnal: LHPN1913 #57 (1913) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Tune Title: [Abide in grace, Lord Jesus] Lyrics: 1 Abide in grace, Lord Jesus, Among us constantly, Lest Satan's art deceive us And gain the victory. 2 Abide, Lord, with the story Of Thy redeeming love; May we the gospel's glory And saving virtue prove. 3 Abide, our pathway brighten With Thy celestial ray; Blest Light, our souls enlighten, Show us the truth, the way. 4 Abide with us in blessing, Lord of the earth and sky; Rich grace and strength possessing, Do Thou our need supply! 5 Abide, our only safety, Thy people's sure defence; No power can withstand Thee Divine Omnipotence! 6 Abide among us ever, Lord, with Thy faithfulness; Jesus, forsake us never, Help us in all distress! Topics: Close of Service; Worship in General Close of Service; Abiding in Christ; Close of Service

Abide with me! fast falls the eventide

Author: H. F. Lyte Hymnal: LHPN1913 #552 (1913) Tune Title: [Abide with me! fast falls the eventide] 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 Not a brief glance, I beg, a passing word, But as thou dwell'st with thy disciples, Lord, Familiar, condescending, patient, free, Come, not to sojourn, but abide with me. 4 Come, not in terrors as the King of kings, But kind and good, with healing on Thy wings; Tears for all woes, a heart for evrry plea; O Friend of sinners, thus abide with me! 5 Thou on my head in early youth didst smile, And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee: On to the close, O Lord, abide with me! 6 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, O abide with me! 7 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! 8 Hold Thou Thy 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! Topics: Morning Prayer Evening; Family Prayer Evening

Abide with us, the day is waning

Author: C. J. Boye Hymnal: LHPN1913 #333 (1913) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Abide with us, the day is waning] Lyrics: 1 Abide with us, the day is waning; Thus prayed the two while on the way; We read that Thou, 0 Lord, remaining, Didst all their doubts and fears allay. Incline Thine ear, Thou King of grace, When, praying thus, we seek Thy face. 2 At eventide, Thy Spirit sending, Help us, 0 Lord, our watch to keep, In prayer devout, before Thee bending, Ere we our eyelids close in sleep, Confessing sin in deed and word, With hope of mercy from the Lord. 3 Abide with us; with heavenly gladness Illumine, Lord, our darkest day; And when we weep in pain and sadness Be Thou our solace, strength, and stay; Tell of Thy woe, Thy victory won, When Thou didst pray: God's will be done. 4 Abide with us, 0 Savior tender, That bitter day when life shall end, When to the grave we must surrender, And fear and pain our hearts shall rend; The shield of faith do Thou bestow, When trembling we must meet the foe. 5 When earthly help no more availeth, To sup with us Thou wilt be nigh; Thou givest strength that never faileth, In Thee we grave and death defy: While earth is fading from our sight, Our eyes behold the realms of light. Topics: The Church Year Easter; The Church Year Easter

According to Thy gracious word

Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: LHPN1913 #151 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [According to Thy gracious word] Lyrics: 1 According to Thy gracious word, In meek humility, This will I do, my dying Lord, I will remember Thee. 2 Thy body, broken for my sake, My bread from heaven shall be; Thy testamental cup I take, And thus remember Thee. 3 Gethsemane can I forget, Or there Thy conflict see, Thine agony and bloody sweat, And not remember Thee? 4 When to the cross I turn mine eyes, And rest on Calvary, O Lamb of God, my sacrifice, I must remember Thee. 5 Remember Thee, and all Thy pains, And all Thy love to me; Yes, while a breath, a pulse remains, Will I remember Thee. 6 And when these failing lips grow dumb, And mind and memory flee, When Thou shalt in Thy Kingdom come, Jesus, remember me. Topics: The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper; The Means of Grace The Lord's Supper

Across the sky the shades of night

Author: Jas. Hamilton Hymnal: LHPN1913 #206 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: [Across the sky the shades of night] Lyrics: 1 Across the sky the shades of night This winter's eve are fleeting: We deck Thine altar, Lord, with light, In solemn worship meeting: And as the year's last hours go by, We lift to Thee our earnest cry, Once more Thy love entreating. 2 Before the cross, subdued we bow, To Thee our prayers addressing; Recounting all Thy mercies now, And all our sins confessing; Beseeching Thee, this coming year, To hold us in Thy faith and fear, And crown us with Thy blessing. 3 And while we pray we lift our eyes To dear ones gone before us, Safe housed with Thee in Paradise, Whose peace descendeth o'er us: And beg of Thee, when life is past, To re-unite us all, at last, And to our lost restore us. 4 We gather up, in this brief hour, The memory of Thy mercies: Thy wondrous goodness, love, and power, Our grateful song rehearses: For Thou hast been our strength and stay, In many a dark and dreary day Of sorrow and reverses. 5 In many an hour, when fear and dread, Like evil spells have bound us, And clouds were gathering overhead, Thy providence hath found us: In many a night when waves ran high, Thy gracious presence, drawing nigh Hath made all calm around us. 6 Then, O Great God, in years to come, Whatever fate betide us, Right onward through our journey home Be Thou at hand to guide us: Nor leave us till, at close of life, Safe from all perils, toil, and strife, Heaven shall unfold and hide us. Topics: The Church Year New Year's Eve; The Church Year New Year's Eve

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended

Author: J. Heermann Hymnal: LHPN1913 #300 (1913) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Tune Title: [Ah, holy Jesus, host Thou offended] Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended, That man to judge Thee hath in hate pretended? By foes derided, by Thine own rejected, O most afflicted! 2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon Thee? Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone Thee! ’Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied Thee: I crucified Thee. 3 Lo, the good Shepherd for the sheep is offered; The slave hath sinnéd, and the Son hath suffered; For man’s atonement, while he nothing heedeth, God intercedeth. 4 For me, kind Jesus, was Thy incarnation, Thy mortal sorrow, and Thy life’s oblation; Thy death of anguish and Thy bitter passion, For my salvation. 5 Therefore, kind Jesus, since I cannot pay Thee, I do adore Thee, and will ever pray Thee: Think on Thy pity and Thy love unswerving, Not my deserving. Topics: The Church Year Lent and Passion Week; The Church Year Lent and Passion Week; Jesus Christ Our Shepherd

A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth

Author: P. Gerhardt Hymnal: LHPN1913 #301 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: [Ah, holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended] Lyrics: 1 A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth, The guilt of all men bearing; Laden with all the sins of earth, None else the burden sharing! Goes patient on, grows weak and faint, To slaughter led without complaint, That spotless life to offer; Bears shame, and stripes, and wounds and death, Anguish and mockery, and saith, "Willing all this I suffer." 2 That Lamb is Lord of death and life, God over all forever; The Father's Son, whom to that strife Love doth for us deliver! O mighty Love! what hast Thou done! The Father offers up His Son-- The Son content descendeth! O Love, O Love! how strong art Thou! In shroud and grave Thou lay'st Him low Whose word the mountains rendeth! 3 Him on the cross, O Love, Thou lay'st, Fast to that torture nailing, Him as a spotless Lamb Thou slay'st; His heart and flesh are failing-- The body with that crimson flood, That precious tide of noble blood, The heart with anguish breaking! O Lamb! what shall I render Thee For all Thy tender love to me, Or what return be making? 4 My lifelong days would I still Thee Be steadfastly beholding; Thee ever, as Thou ever me, With loving arms enfolding. And when my heart grows faint and chill, My heart's undying light, O still Abide unchanged before me! Myself Thy heritage I sign, Ransomed to be forever Thine, My only hope and glory. 5 I of Thy majesty and grace Would night and day be singing; A sacrifice of joy and praise Myself to Thee still bringing. My steam of life shall flow to Thee Its steadfast current ceaselessly In praise to Thee outpouring; And all the good Thou dost to me I'll treasure in my memory, Deep in my heart's depths storing! 6 Shrine of my heart, give larger space For wealth that passeth measure! Thou must become a royal place For all-excelling treasure. Away, world, with thy golden hoard, And all the glories in thee stored, My treasure is in heaven: For I have found true riches now; My treasure, Christ, my Lord art Thou Thy blood so freely given! 7 This treasure ever I employ, This ever aid shall yield me; In sorrow it shall be my joy, In conflict it shall shield me. In joy, the music of my feast; And when all else has lost its zest, This manna still shall feed me; In thirst my drink, in want my food, Mu company in solitude, To comfort and to lead me! 8 And when I enter on Thy joys With Thee Thy kingdom sharing, Thyself my robe of triumph, Lord, Thy blood my right declaring, Shall place upon my head the crown, Shall lead me to the Father's throne, And raiment fit provide me; Till I, by Him to Thee betrothed, By Thee in bridal costume clothed, Stand as a bride beside Thee! Topics: The Lent Year Lent and Passion Week; The Church Year Lent and Passion Week; Atonement

Alas! and did my Savior bleed

Author: I. Watts Hymnal: LHPN1913 #318 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [Alas! and did my Savior bleed] Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed, And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? 2 Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity, grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When God, the mighty Maker, died For man, the creatures' sin! 4 Thus might I hide my blushing face, While His dear cross appears; Dissolve my heart in thankfulness! And melt mine eyes to tears. 5 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe. Here, Lord, I give myself away: 'Tis all that I can do. Topics: The Church Year Good Friday; The Church Year Good Friday; Atonement

Alas, my God! my sins are great

Author: J. Gross Hymnal: LHPN1913 #523 (1913) Tune Title: [Alas, my God! my sins are great] Lyrics: 1 Alas, my God! my sins are great, My conscience doth upbraid me; And now I find that at my strait No man hath power to aid me. 2 And fled I hence, in my despair, In some lone spot to hide me, My griefs would still be with me there, Thy hand still hold and guide me. 3 Nay, Thee I seek;--I merit naught, Yet pity and restore me; Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot, Thy Son hath suffered for me. 4 If pain and woe must follow sin, Then be my path still rougher; Here spare me not; if heaven I win, On earth I gladly suffer. 5 But curb my heart, forgive my guilt, Make Thou my patience firmer, For they must miss the good Thou wilt, Who at Thy teachings murmur. 6 Then deal with me as seems Thee best, Thy grace will help me bear it, If but at last I see Thy rest, And with my Savior share it. Topics: Various Occasions Day of Common Prayer; Various Occassions Day of Common Prayer; Confession of Sin

All glory be to God on high

Author: N. Decius, d. 1541 Hymnal: LHPN1913 #2 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8 Tune Title: [All glory be to God on high] Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on high, Who hath our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The strife at last is ended; God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall reign on earth again; O thank Him for His goodness! 2 We praise, we worship Thee, we trust, And give Thee thanks for ever, O Father, that Thy rule is just And wise, and changes never; Thy boundless power o'er all things reigns, Done is whate'er Thy will ordains: Well for us that Thou rulest! 3 O Jesus Christ, God's only Son, Who with Thy Father reignest, Thou, who didst save a world undone, Our hope and stay remainest; O Lamb of God, to Thee on high From out our depths we sinners cry, Have mercy on us, Jesus! 4 O Holy Ghost, Thou precious Gift, Thou Comforter unfailing, O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift, And let Thy power availing Avert our woes and calm our dread, For us the Saviour's blood was shed, We trust in Thee to save us! Topics: Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Praise and Prayer

All hail the power of Jesus' name!

Author: E. Perronet, 1779 Hymnal: LHPN1913 #6 (1913) Tune Title: [All hail the power of Jesus' name!] Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all! Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him Lord of all! 2 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all! Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all! 3 Hail Him, ye heirs of David's line, Whom David Lord did call; The God incarnate, Man divine: And crown Him Lord of all! The God incarnate, Man divine, And crown Him Lord of all! 4 Ye Gentile sinners, ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall; Go spread your trophies at His feet. And crown Him Lord of all! Go, spread your trophies at His feet. And crown Him Lord of all! 5 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all! To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all! 6 O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all! Topics: Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Jesus Christ Our King; Praise and Prayer

All my heart this night rejoices

Author: P. Gerhardt Hymnal: LHPN1913 #177 (1913) Meter: 8.3.3.6.8.3.3.6 Tune Title: [All my heart this night rejoices] Lyrics: 1 All my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, Far and near sweetest angel voices; "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. 2 Hark, a voice from yonder manger, Soft and sweet, Doth entreat, "Flee from woe and danger; Brethren, come; from all that grieves you You are freed; All you need I will surely give you." 3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder, Here let all, Great and small, Kneel in awe and wonder; Love Him who with love is yearning; Hail the Star That from far Bright with hope is burning. 4 Ye who pine in weary sadness, Weep no more, For the door Now is found of gladness: Cling to Him, for He will guide you Where no cross, Pain or loss Can again betide you. 5 Hither come, ye heavy-hearted, Who for sin, Deep within, Long and sore have smarted; For the poisoned wounds you're feeling Help is near, One is here, Mighty for their healing. 6 Thee, dear Lord, with heed I'll cherish, Live to Thee, And with Thee Dying shall not perish; But shall dwell with Thee forever, Far on high, In the joy That can alter never. Topics: The Church Year Christmas Eve; The Church Year Christmas Eve

All praise to Thee, O Lord

Author: H. W. Beadon Hymnal: LHPN1913 #232 (1913) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: [All praise to Thee] Lyrics: 1 All praise to Thee, O Lord, Who by Thy mighty power Didst manifest Thy glory forth In Cana's marriage hour. 2 Thou speakest, it is done; Obedient to Thy word, The water reddening into wine Proclaims the present Lord. 3 Blest were the eyes which saw That wondrous mystery, The great beginning of Thy works, That kindled faith in Thee. 4 And blessed they who know Thine unseen presence true, When in the kingdom of Thy grace Thou makest all things new. 5 For by thy loving hand Thy people still are fed; Thou art the cup of blessing, Lord, And Thou the heavenly bread. 6 O may this grace be ours, In Thee for aye to live, And drink of those refreshing streams Which Thou alone canst give. 7 So, led from strength to strength Grant us, O Lord, to see The marriage supper of the Lamb, The great Epiphany. Topics: The Church Year Second Sunday after Epiphany; The Church Year Second Sunday after Epiphany

All praise to Thee, my God, this night

Author: T. Ken Hymnal: LHPN1913 #560 (1913) Tune Title: [All praise to Thee, my God, this night] Lyrics: 1 All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son The ill that I this day have done, That with the world, myself and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Teach me to die that so I may Rise glorious at the awful day. 4 O may my soul on Thee repose, And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close-- Sleep, that may me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. 5 When in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. Topics: Family Prayer Evening; Family Prayer Evening

All that I was, my sin, my guilt

Author: H. Bonar Hymnal: LHPN1913 #440 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [All that I was, my sin, my guilt] Lyrics: 1 All that I was, my sin, my guilt, My death, was all my own; All that I am, I owe to Thee, My gracious God, alone. 2 The evil of my former state Was mine, and only mine; The good in which I now rejoice Is Thine, and only Thine. 3 The darkness of my former state, The bondage, all was mine; The light of life in which I walk, The liberty, is Thine. 4 Thy grace first made me feel my sin, It taught me to believe; Then in believing, peace I found, And now I live, I live. 5 All that I am, e'en here on earth, All that I hope to be When Jesus comes and glory dawns, I owe it, Lord, to Thee. Topics: The Church Year Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; Grace

Almighty Father, bless the word

Author: Anon Hymnal: LHPN1913 #56 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Almighty Father, bless the word] Lyrics: 1 Almighty Father, bless the word Which through Thy grace we now have heard; O may the precious seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit. 2 We praise Thee for the means of grace, As in Thy courts we seek Thy face, Grant, Lord, that we who worship here May all, at last, in heaven appear. Topics: Close of Service; Worship in General Close of Service; Close of Service

Almighty God, Thy word is cast

Author: J. Cawood Hymnal: LHPN1913 #261 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [Almighty God, Thy word is cast] Lyrics: 1 Almighty God, Thy word is cast Like seed upon the ground; Now let the dew of heaven descend, And righteous fruits abound. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove; But give it root in every heart, To bring forth fruits of love. 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy; But let it yield a hundred-fold The fruits of peace and joy. 4 Oft as the precious seed is sown, Thy quickening grace bestow, That all whose souls the truth receive, Its saving power may know. Topics: The Church Year Seragesima; The Church Year Sexagesima; Close of Service; Word of God

Am I a soldier of the cross

Author: I. Watts Hymnal: LHPN1913 #490 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [Am I a soldier of the cross] Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. 5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they die; They view the triumph from afar, And seize it with their eye. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thine armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine. Topics: The Church Year All Saints Day; The Church Year All Saints Day; Warfare

Amid the world's deceitful cares

Author: L. P. Gothus; J. O. Wallin Hymnal: LHPN1913 #391 (1913) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.8.7 Tune Title: [Amid the world's deceitful cares] Lyrics: 1 Amid the world's deceitful cares Thou dost not heed how unawares Thy day of life is ending! Secure thou livest, strong and wise, The world pursuing, 'tis the prize For which thou art contending:-- O man, O man! the end draws near! Thy life thou art expending! 2 While here thou toilest at thy best, Death comes, an uninvited guest-- His summons is appalling-- The most secure awakes with fears, And for the wise no way appears, The strongest then is falling:-- O man, O man! Death thee and all Away from earth is calling! 3 When sounds the voice: "The soul of thee, This very night required shall be!" Thou to the grave art tending-- Vain is resistance--vain thy nay-- For treat thou must that downward way Which none is reascending: O man, O man! from danger flee, Thy soul to God commending! 4 For if thou shouldst the whole world gain And lose thy soul, all were in vain, No gain is thee afforded! Thy works are counted at God's throne, And thou shalt reap what thou hast sown, O man, O man! thy peril know! 'Tis in God's word recorded! 5 Wide is the gate, and broad the way, That to destruction leads astray, The many yet pursue it; The narrow gate and narrow way Leads unto life and bliss for aye, And few be they that find it: O man, O man! O care betimes For thine immortal spirit! 6 Awake! awake! repent and pray! By faith prepare thyself each day To die in peace unfearing! The Christ embrace, thy sins deplore, The naked clothe, and feed the poor, By works thy faith declaring! O man, O man! before thy God Thou soon shalt have a hearing! 7 In alms, in works put not thy trust, But do thou pray: My God most just, Thy mercy I am needing! Out of the deep I cry to Thee; O judge me not be just decree! Thy mercy I am pleading! O Savior Christ! O Savior Christ! For me be interceding! Topics: The Church Year First Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year First Sunday after Trinity

Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory

Author: W. C. Doane Hymnal: LHPN1913 #74 (1913) Tune Title: [Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory] Lyrics: 1 Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory; To Thee all knees are bent, all voices pray; Thy love hath blest the wide world’s wondrous story With light and life since Eden’s dawning day. 2 O Holy Father, who hast led Thy children In all the ages, with the Fire and Cloud, Through seas dry-shod, through weary wastes bewildering; To Thee, in reverent love, our hearts are bowed. 3 O Holy Jesus, Prince of Peace, and Savior, To Thee we owe the peace that still prevails, Stilling the rude wills of men’s wild behavior, And calming passion’s wild and stormy gales. 4 O Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Life-Giver, Thine is the quickening power that gives increase; From Thee have flowed, as from a pleasant river, Our plenty, wealth, prosperity, and peace. 5 O Triune God, with heart and voice adoring, Praise we the goodness that doth crown our days; Pray we, that Thou wilt hear us, still imploring Thy love and favor, kept to us always. Topics: God His Trinity; God His Trinity; God Holy; Praise and Prayer

And now we must bid one another farewell

Author: Martha Clausen Hymnal: LHPN1913 #51 (1913) Meter: 11.9.11.9.5.5.9 Tune Title: [And now we must bid one another farewell] Lyrics: 1 And now we must bid one another farewell; The peace of our God keep you ever! God's peace in our bosom, and all will be well, Or whether we meet or we sever. May Christ, our dear Lord, Be our sure reward When we from this world pass forever! 2 O help us, dear Father, and Christ, Thou the Son, That gladly our course we may finish! And Thou, Holy Spirit, Thou comforting One, Thy love in our hearts so replenish, That we by Thy might May fight the good fight, Till won is the crown everlasting. Topics: Close of Service; Worship in General Close of Service; Close of Service

Angels, from the realms of glory

Author: J. Montgomery Hymnal: LHPN1913 #192 (1913) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Tune Title: [Angels, from the realms of glory] 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-- 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 heavenly light: 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-- 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-- Worship Christ the new-born King! Topics: The Church Year Christmas; The Church Year Christmas

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat

Author: J. Newton Hymnal: LHPN1913 #442 (1913) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: [Approach, my soul, the mercy seat] Lyrics: 1 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burdened souls to Thee, And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed, By wars without and fears within, I come to Thee for rest. 4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place, That, sheltered near Thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, Thou hast died. 5 O wondrous love, to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead Thy gracious name! Topics: The Church Year Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; Confession of Sin; Grace

Arise, my soul, arise

Hymnal: LHPN1913 #357 (1913) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Tune Title: [Arise, my soul, arise] Lyrics: 1 Arise, my soul, arise, Shake off thy guilty fears; The bleeding Sacrifice In my behalf appears; Before the throne my Surety stands, My name is written on His hands. 2 He ever lives above, For me to intercede; His all-redeeming love, His precious blood to plead; His blood atoned for all our race, And sprinkles now the throne of grace. 3 Five bleeding wounds He bears, Received on Calvary; They pour effectual prayers, They strongly speak for me; Forgive him, O forgive, the cry, Nor let that ransomed sinner die! 4 The Father hears Him pray, His dear anointed One; He cannot turn away The presence of his Son; His Spirit answers to the blood, And tells me I am born of God. 5 My God is reconciled, His pardoning voice I hear: He owns me for His child, I can no longer fear; With confidence I now draw nigh, And "Father, Abba Father!" cry. Topics: The Church Year Fifth Sunday after Easter; The Church Year Fifth Sunday after Easter; Jesus Christ Our High Priest

Arise, O God, and shine

Author: W. Hurn Hymnal: LHPN1913 #124 (1913) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Tune Title: [Arise, O God, and shine] Lyrics: 1 Arise, O God, and shine, In all Thy saving might, And prosper each design To spread Thy glorious light; Let healing streams of mercy flow, That all the earth Thy truth may know. 2 Bring distant nations near, To sing Thy glorious praise; Let every people hear And learn Thy holy ways! Reign, mighty God, assert Thy cause, And govern by Thy righteous laws! 3 Put forth Thy glorious power, That Gentiles all may see, And earth present her store In converts born to Thee; God, our own God, His Church will bless, And fill the world with righteousness. 4 To God the only wise, The one immortal King, Let Hallelujahs rise From every living thing: Let all that breathe, on every coast, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Missions

As after the water-brooks panteth

Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig Hymnal: LHPN1913 #453 (1913) Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.9.8 Tune Title: [As after the water brooks panteth] Lyrics: 1 As after the water-brooks panteth The hart, when it sinks in the chase, So thirsteth my soul, as it fainteth, For Thee, O my God, and thy grace; For Thou art the fount everliving, Who unto the thirsty art giving The water of life that I need. 2 By day and by night in her anguish My soul is lamenting in woe: O Lord, in my grief I must languish, No counsel, no help do I know; When shall I Thy mercy awaken? When shall I, the poor and forsaken, Before Thee appear, O my God? 3 Great fears now my bosom are rending, For near the abyss I am brought, My way on the brink I am wending, My journey with peril is fraught; I faint, I see terrors appalling, And into the deep I am falling- O hearken, O Lord, to my cries! 4 Thou, Thou art my rock of salvation, My house I have built upon Thee; O if Thou shouldst fail as foundation, My ruin it surely would be; Lord, deep unto deep now is calling, Thy waves and Thy billows appalling Arise to go over my soul. 6 When others sing anthems of gladness, And offer thanksgiving and praise, I sit in the gloom of my sadness And hear not the anthems they raise; My song is the voice of my sighing, The festal days pass in my crying-- I languish in grief and in woe. 6 Why art thou disquiet within me? Why art thou cast down, O my soul? Confide in thy God, let Him win thee! Still hope in thy God, Him extol! For surely once dawneth a morrow, When, freed from thy care and thy sorrow, Thou praises shalt sing to thy God. 7 His light and His truth, they shall lead me In peace to His temple at last; I rest on His word, He will speed me, And conflict and sorrow are past; Yea, joyful I anthems will raise Him, With heart and with voice will I praise Him-- My health and my life and my God. Topics: The Church Year Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity; Cross and Comfort

As God doth lead me I will go

Author: L. Gedicke Hymnal: LHPN1913 #216 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.7 Tune Title: [As God doth lead me I will go] Lyrics: 1 As God doth lead me I will go; I do not ask to choose my way; Content with what He doth bestow, Assured He will not let me stray. So as He leads, My path I make, And step by step I gladly take, A child in Him confiding. 2 As God doth lead I am content; I rest me calmly in His hands; That which He has decreed and sent-- That which His will for me commands, I would that He should all fulfill: That I should do His gracious will In living or in dying. 3 As God doth lead I all resign; I trust me to my Father's will; When reason's rays deceptive shine, His counsel would I yet fulfill-- That which His love ordained as right, Before He bought me to the light,-- My all to Him resigning. 4 As God doth lead me I abide, In faith, in hope, is suffering true; His strength is ever by my side-- Can aught my hold on Him undo? So patiently i wait and know That God, who doth my life bestow, In kindness all is sending. 5 As God doth lead I onward go, Though oft 'mid thorns and briers keen; God does not yet His guidance show-- But in the end it shall be seen How, by a loving Father's will, Faithful and true, He leads me still,-- Thus anchored, faith is resting. Topics: The Church Year Sunday after New Year; The Church Year Sunday after New Year; Obedience to God; Submission

As with gladness men of old

Author: W. C. Dix Hymnal: LHPN1913 #219 (1913) Tune Title: [As with gladness men of old] Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hail'd its light, Leading onward, beaming bright, So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped, To that lowly manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore, So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare, So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. 4 Holy Jesus! every day Keep us in the narrow way; And when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. 5 In the heavenly country bright, Need they no created light; Thou its light, its joy, its crown, Thou its sun which goes not down; There forever may we sing Hallelujahs to our King. Topics: The Church Year Epiphany; The Church Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Our Light

Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep

Author: Margaret Mackay Hymnal: LHPN1913 #593 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Asleep in Jesus! blessed Sleep] Lyrics: 1 Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep, From which none ever wakes to weep: A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes. 2 Asleep in Jesus! O how sweet To be for such a slumber meet; With holy confidence to sing That death hath lost his venomed sting! 3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest, Whose waking is supremely blest: No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Savior's power. 4 Asleep in Jesus! O for me May such a blissful refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie, And wait the summons from on high. Topics: The Last Things Burial and Resurrection; The Last Things Burial and Ressurection; Resurrection

Author of faith, to Thee I cry

Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: LHPN1913 #390 (1913) Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Tune Title: [Author of faith, to Thee I cry] Lyrics: 1 Author of faith, to Thee I cry, To Thee, who would'st not have me die, But know the truth and live: Open mine eyes to see Thy face, Work in my heart the saving grace, The life eternal give. 2 I know the work is only Thine, The gift of faith is all divine; But if on Thee we all, Thou wilt the benefit bestow, And give us hearts to feel and know That Thou hast died for all. 3 Thou bid'st us knock and enter in, Come unto Thee and rest from sin, The blessing seek and find; Thou bid'st us ask Thy grace, and have; Thou can'st, Thou would'st, this moment save Both me and all mankind. 4 Be it according to Thy word! Now let me find my pardoning Lord, Let what I ask be given; The bar of unbelief remove, Open the door of faith and love, And take me into heaven. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Sunday; The Church Year Trinity Sunday; Conversion; Faith

Awake, my soul, and with the sun

Author: T. Ken Hymnal: LHPN1913 #539 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Awake, my soul, and with the sun] Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Thy precious time misspent, redeem; Each present day thy last esteem; Improve thy talent with due care, For the great day thyself prepare. 3 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the angels bear thy part, Who all night long, unwearied, sing, High praise to the eternal King. 4 All praise to Thee, who safe hast kept, And hast refreshed me while I slept, Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless light partake. 5 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew; Disperse my sins, as morning dew, Guard my first springs of thought and will; And with Thyself my spirit fill. 6 Direct, control, suggest this day, All I design, or do, or say; That all my powers, with all their might, In Thy sole glory may unite. Topics: Family Prayer Morning; Family Prayer Morning

Awake, my soul, in joyful lays

Author: M. Medley Hymnal: LHPN1913 #432 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Awake, my soul, in joyful lays] Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, in joyful lays And sing Thy great Redeemer’s praise; He justly claims a song from thee, His lovingkindness, O how free! 2 He saw me ruined in the fall, Yet loved me notwithstanding all; And saved me from my lost estate, His lovingkindness, O how great! 3 Though numerous hosts of mighty foes; Though earth and hell my way oppose, He safely leads my soul along. His lovingkindness, O how strong! 4 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud, Has gathered thick and thundered loud, He near my soul has always stood, His lovingkindness, O how good! 5 Often I feel my sinful heart, Prone from my Savior to depart; But though I oft have Him forgot, His lovingkindness changes not. 6 Soon shall I pass the gloomy vale, Soon all my mortal powers must fail; O may my last expiring breath His lovingkindness praise in death. Topics: The Church Year Tenth Sunday after Trinity ; The Church Year Ninth Sunday after Trinity; Jesus Christ Our Redeemer

Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire

Author: C. A. von Bogatzky Hymnal: LHPN1913 #116 (1913) Tune Title: [Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire] Lyrics: 1 Awake, Thou Spirit, who didst fire The watchmen of the Church’s youth, Who faced the foe’s envenomed ire, Who witnessed day and night Thy truth, Whose voices loud are ringing still, And bringing hosts to know Thy will. 2 Lord, let our earnest prayers be heard, The prayer Thy Son hath bid us pray, For lo, Thy children’s hearts are stirred In every land in this our day, To cry with fervent soul to Thee, O help us, Lord! so let it be! 3 O haste to help, ere we are lost! Send preachers forth, in spirit strong, Armed with Thy Word, a dauntless host, Bold to attack the rule of wrong; Let them the earth for Thee reclaim, Thy heritage, to know Thy Name. 4 Would there were help within our walls! O let Thy Spirit come again, Before whom every barrier falls, And now once more shine forth as then! O rend the heavens and make us free! Come, Lord, and bring us back to Thee! 5 And let Thy Word have speedy course, Through every land be glorified, Till all the heathen know its force, And fill Thy churches far and wide; Wake Israel from her sleep, O Lord, And spread the conquests of Thy Word! 6 The Church's desert paths restore; Let stumbling-blocks that in them lie Hinder Thy Word henceforth no more: Error destroy, and heresy, And let Thy Church, from hirelings free, Bloom as a garden fair to Thee! Topics: The Church Missions; The Church Missions; Church of Christ; Missions

Awake, thou that sleepest, arise from death's slumber!

Author: M. B. Landstad Hymnal: LHPN1913 #159 (1913) Meter: 12.5.12.5.6.6.5.8 Tune Title: [Awake, thou that sleepiest, arise from death's slumber] Lyrics: 1 Awake, thou that sleepest, arise from death's slumber! Christ on thee shall shine; the daylight, now glowing in rays without number, Shows mercy divine; Repose now no longer, Lest night's dark and danger Soon come o'er thy soul. Awake now, arise, and be whole! 2 In earth's vale of sorrows the cold mists enshroud thee, And tears often flow; And suffering and grief seem the portion allowed thee In this life below; Yet, bear the glad message, That rescue doth presage, And pardon and peace Through Him who doth bring thee release. 3 In earth's dreary deserts the sharp thorns will wound thee, And rough is the way; And often thou longest from ills that surround thee To hasten away; Yet, cease now thy sadness God's springtime of gladness Through Christ thou shalt see: Awake, for He calleth to thee! 4 O lift up thine eyes now with hope unto heaven, The daybreak is here: Thy Lord let all blessing and honor be given, Go meet Him with cheer; When hearts are convicted Of sin, and afflicted His welcome will rise In anthems of praise to the skies. 5 To God be all glory, who graciously sendeth From heaven His light; The way and the truth and the life my soul findeth, And peace is my right. O Christ, shine upon us! From death Thou hast won us To follow, O Lord, Thy steps in the light of Thy word. Topics: The Church Year First Sunday in Advent; The Church Year First Sunday in Advent; Invitation

Be not dismayed, thou little flock

Author: J. M. Altenburg Hymnal: LHPN1913 #85 (1913) Tune Title: [Be not dismayed, thou little flock] Lyrics: 1 Be not dismayed, thou little flock, Although the foe's fierce battle-shock, Loud on all sides, assail thee; Though o'er thy fall they laugh secure, Their triumph cannot long endure: Let not thy courage fail thee. 2 Thy cause is God's; go at His call, And to His hand commit thy all; Fear thou no ill impending: His Gideon shall arise for thee, God's word and people manfully, In God's own time defending. 3 Our hope is sure in Jesus' might; Against themselves the godless fight, Themselves, not us, distressing; Shame and contempt their lot shall be; God is with us, with Him are we, To us belongs His blessing. Topics: The Church It's Strength and Permanence ; The Church Its Strength and Permanence; Church of Christ; Trust in God

Beautiful Savior! King of creation!

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LHPN1913 #576 (1913) Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.8 Tune Title: [Beautiful Savior! King of creation] Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Savior! King of creation! Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love Thee, Truly I'd serve Thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown! 2 Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flowers of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer; Jesus is purer; He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fair is the moonlight Bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels in the sky. 4 Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and for evermore be Thine! Topics: Children's Service Children's Service; Children's Service Children's Service; Children's Services

Before Jehovah's awful throne

Author: I. Watts Hymnal: LHPN1913 #14 (1913) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Before Jehovah's awful throne] Lyrics: 1 Before Jehovah’s awful throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone; He can create, and He destroy. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed us men; And when like wandering sheep we strayed, He brought us to His fold again. 3 We are His people, we His care, Our souls and all our mortal frame; What lasting honors shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to Thy name? 4 We’ll crowd Thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heavens our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise. 5 Wide as the world is Thy command, Vast as eternity Thy love; Firm as a rock Thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. Topics: Worship in General; Worship in General Prayer and Praise; Praise and Prayer Languages: English

Before the Lord we bow

Author: F. S. Key Hymnal: LHPN1913 #520 (1913) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Tune Title: [Before the Lord we bow] Lyrics: 1 Before the Lord we bow, The God who reigns above, And rules the world below, Boundless in power and love. Our thanks we bring In joy and praise, Our hearts we raise To heaven's high King. 2 The nation Thou hast blest May well Thy love declare, From foes and fears at rest, Protected by Thy care. For this fair land, For this bright day, Our thanks we pay-- Gifts of Thy hand. 3 May every mountain height, Each vale and forest green, Shine in Thy word's pure light, And its rich fruits be seen! May every tongue Be tuned to praise, And join to raise A grateful song. 4 Earth! hear thy Maker's voice, The great Redeemer own, Believe, obey, rejoice, And worship Him alone; Cast down thy pride, Thy sin deplore, And bow before The Crucified. 5 And when in power He comes, O may our native land, From all its rending tombs, Send forth a glorious band, A countless throng Ever to sing To heaven's high King Salvation's song. Topics: Various Occasions Day of Common Prayer; Various Occassions National

O God, be merciful to me

Author: M. B. Landstad Hymnal: LHPN1913 #97 (1913) Tune Title: [Before Thee, God, who knowest all] First Line: Before Thee, God, who knowest all Lyrics: 1 Before Thee, God, who knowest all, With grief and shame I prostrate fall; I see my sins against Thee, Lord, The sins of thought, of deed, and word, They press me sore; I cry to Thee: O God, be merciful to me! 2 O Lord, my God, to Thee I pray: O cast me not in wrath away, Let Thy good Spirit ne'er depart, But let Him draw to Thee my heart, That truly penitent I be: O God, be merciful to me! 3 O Jesus, let Thy precious blood Be to my soul a cleansing flood; Turn not, O Lord, Thy guest away, But grant that justified I may Go to my house with peace from Thee: O God, be merciful to me! Topics: The Church Confession; The Church Confession; Confession of Sin

Begone! vain world, with all thy pleasures

Author: H. A. Brorson; J. Scheffler Hymnal: LHPN1913 #445 (1913) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Tune Title: [Begone! vain world, with all thy pleasures] Lyrics: 1 Begone! vain world, with all thy pleasures, And keep thy joys far from my sight; In thee and in thy tempting treasure My soul no longer finds delight. The world may seek and love its own: I love my Jesus, Him alone. 2 He is my glory and my treasure, My wisdom and my soul's delight, In Him I find my sweetest pleasure And all my comfort day and night. The world may seek and love its own: I love my Jesus, Him alone. 3 In weakness He my strength abideth, He comforts me, when sad my lot; In gloom of death He light provideth, In death as life He fails me not. The world may seek and love its own: I love my Jesus, Him alone. 4 He rules on high, His throne shall never Like earthy empires pass away, His kingdom stands and grows forever, Till all creation owns His sway. The world may seek and love its own: I love my Jesus, Him alone. 5 He is the fairest--all excelling-- He whom the world refused to know, His riches are beyond all telling, And these He doth on me bestow. The world may seek and love its own: I love my Jesus, Him alone. 6 Now let me be despised, forsaken, And in a humble state remain, Soon I to glory shall be taken, And with my Savior ever reign. The world may seek and love its own: I love my Jesus, Him alone. Topics: The Church Year Twelfth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

Behold a host, arrayed in white

Author: H. A. Brorson Hymnal: LHPN1913 #492 (1913) Tune Title: [Behold a host arrayed in white] Lyrics: 1 Behold a host, arrayed in white, Like thousand snow-clad mountains bright, With palms they stand--Who are this band Before the throne of light? Lo, these are they, of glorious fame, Who from the great affliction came And in the flood of Jesus' blood Are cleansed from guilt and blame; Now gathered in the holy place Their voices they in worship raise, Their anthems swell where God doth dwell, 'Mid angels' songs of praise. 2 Despised and scorned they sojourned here, But now, how glorious they appear! Those martyrs stand, a priestly band, God's throne forever near. So oft, in troubled days gone by, In anguish they would weep and sigh; At home above the God of love For aye their tears shall dry. They now enjoy their sabbath rest, The paschal banquet of the blest; The Lamb, their Lord, at festal board Himself is host and guest. 3 Then hail! ye mighty legions, yea, All hail! Now safe and blest for aye; And praise the Lord, who with His word Sustained you on the way. Ye did the joys of earth disdain, Ye toiled and sowed in tears and pain; Farewell, now bring your sheaves and sing Salvation's glad refrain. Swing high your palms, lift up your song, Yea, make it myriad voices strong: Eternally shall praise to Thee, God, and the Lamb belong! Topics: The Church Year All Saints Day; The Church Year All Saints Day; Eternal Life

Behold, how glorious is yon sky!

Author: K. W. Ramler Hymnal: LHPN1913 #252 (1913) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.4.4.4.4.8 Tune Title: [Behold, how glorious is yon sky!] Lyrics: 1 Behold, how glorious is yon sky! Lo, there the righteous never die, But dwell in peace for ever: Then who would wear this earthly clay, When bid to cast life's chains away, And win Thy gracious favor? Holy, Holy, O forgive us; And receive us, heavenly Father, When around Thy throne we gather. 2 Confiding in Thy sacred word, Our Savior is our hope, O Lord, The guiding star before us; Our Shepherd, leading us the way, If from Thy paths our footsteps stray, To Thee He will restore us: Holy, Holy, ever hear us, And receive us, while we gather Round Thy throne, Almighty Father. Topics: The Church Year Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; The Church Year Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; Heaven; Hope

Behold, how good a thing

Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: LHPN1913 #405 (1913) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Tune Title: [Behold, how good a thing it is] Lyrics: 1 Behold, how good a thing It is to dwell in peace; How pleasing to our King This fruit of righteousness; When brethren in the faith agree-- How joyful is such unity! 2 Where unity is found, The sweet anointing grace Extends to all around, And consecrates the place; To every waiting soul it comes, And fills it with divine perfumes. 3 Grace, every morning new, And every night we feel The soft, refreshing dew That falls on Hermon's hill! On Zion it doth sweetly fall: The grace of one descends on all. 4 E'en now our Lord doth pour The blessing from above, A kindly, gracious shower Of heart-reviving love, The former and the latter rain, The love of God and love of man. 5 In Him when brethren join, And follow after peace, The fellowship divine He promises to bless: His choicest graces to bestow, Where two or three are met below. 6 The riches of His grace In fellowship are given To Zion's chosen race, The citizens of heaven; He fills them with His choicest store, He gives them life for evermore. Topics: The Church Year Fourth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Fourth Sunday after Trinity; Brotherly Love; Communion of Saints

Behold, the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LHPN1913 #512 (1913) Tune Title: [Behold the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night] Lyrics: 1 Behold the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night, And blest is he whose loins are girt, whose lamp is burning bright; But woe to that dull servant, whom the Master shall surprise With lamp untrimmed, unburning and with slumber in his eyes. 2 Do thou, my soul, beware, beware lest thou in sleep sink down, Lest thou be given o’er to death, and lose the golden crown; But see that thou be sober, with a watchful eye, and thus Cry, "Holy, holy, holy God, have mercy upon us!" 3 That day, the day of fear, shall come; my soul, slack not thy toil, But light thy lamp, and feed it well, and make it bright with oil; Who knowest not how soon may sound the cry at eventide, "Behold the Bridegroom comes! Arise! He come to meet the Bride!" 4 Beware, my soul! take thou good heed lest thou in slumber lie, And, like the five, remain without, and knock, and vainly cry; But watch, and bear thy lamp undimmed, and Christ shall gird thee on His own bright wedding robe of light,--the glory of the Son. Topics: The Church Year Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity; Watchfulness

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