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Nearer, my God to Thee

Author: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #447a (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 First Line: Nearer, my God, to Thee Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee; E'en 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 the 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. 5 Or if on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upwards I fly; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Topics: Aspiration After God; Bethel; The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Nearness of God To God ; Longing For God; Grief; Responsibility Languages: English Tune Title: HORBURY

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Author: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #447b (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams, 1805-1848 Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee; E'en 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 the 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. 5 Or if on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upwards I fly; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Topics: Aspiration After God; Bethel; The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Nearness of God To God ; Longing For God; Grief; Responsibility Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY

O'er the trackless ocean guided

Author: W. H. Adams, 1864- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #655 (1917) Person Name: W. H. Adams, 1864- Lyrics: 1 O'er the trackless ocean guided By Thy hand our fathers came; They, O Lord, in Thee confided, Loved Thy day, revered Thy name; Nor would we, their faith despising, False to their devotion be, But, on wings of prayer arising, Lift our contrite hearts to Thee. 2 In the new land, wild and lonely, Rude the homes which they upraised, There they sought unto Thee only, There Thy love and mercy praised; In our fairer habitations, May their zeal in us increase, While Thy gracious consolations Prove our everlasting peace. 3 Where, in wilderness extending, Every creature had his lair, Now behold us humbly bending In this holy place of prayer; Let the world transformed around us Witness be of change within Joy divine that God hath found us, Healed the deadly wounds of sin. 4 Destined for their fathers' places, Age on age until the end, Keep, O keep, our children's faces Turned to Thee, our changeless Friend; And may all who boon of heaven Now or evermore shall crave, Know on earth Thy blessing given, Glory find beyond the grave. Topics: Pioneers' Hymn; Pioneers' Hymn; Seasons and Occasions Languages: English Tune Title: DEERHURST

When all Thy mercies, O my God

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #5 (1917) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 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 on 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. Through hidden dangers, toils, and deaths, It gently cleared my way; And through the pleasing snares of vice, More to be feared than they. 5. Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds, The pleasing theme renew. 6. Through all eternity, to Thee A grateful song I'll raise; But O, eternity's too short To utter all Thy praise! Topics: The Godhead Adoration and Praise; Guidance Acknowledged; Providence; Thanksgiving For Life's Mercies; Song Of Praise; Praise For Deliverance; Mercies of God; Protection, Divine Languages: English Tune Title: AZMON

The spacious firmament on high

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #176a (1917) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display; And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth: Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though, in solemn silence, all Move round this dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice or sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found; In reasons' ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is divine." Topics: The Godhead Creation and Providence; Works of God ; Nature, God revealed in ; God In Creation; God Works of; Starry Heavens; Sun, the Languages: English Tune Title: CANTATE DOMINO

The spacious firmament on high

Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #176b (1917) Person Name: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator's power display; And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand. 2 Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth: Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. 3 What though, in solemn silence, all Move round this dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice or sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found; In reasons' ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing, as they shine, "The hand that made us is divine." Topics: The Godhead Creation and Providence; Works of God ; Nature, God revealed in ; God In Creation; God Works of; Starry Heavens; Sun, the Languages: English Tune Title: ST. SERF

Hail the glorious Golden City

Author: Felix Adler, 1851- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #408 (1917) Person Name: Felix Adler, 1851- Lyrics: 1 Hail the glorious Golden City, Pictured by the seers of old! Everlasting light shines o'er it, Wondrous tales of it are told: Only righteous men and women Dwell within its gleaming wall; Wrong is banished from its borders, Justice reigns supreme o'er all. 2 We are builders of that city; All our joys and all our groans Help to rear its shining ramparts; All our lives are living stones: Whether humble or exalted, All are called to task divine; All must aid alike to carry Forward one sublime design. 3 And the work that we have builded, Oft with bleeding hands and tears, And in error and in anguish, Will not perish with our years: It will last and shine transfigured In the final reign of Right, It will merge into the splendours Of the City of the Light. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIA

There is a green hill far away

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #61a (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. 5 Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved! And we must love Him too; And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do. Topics: Christ Cross of; The Godhead The Son; Substitute, Christ our Languages: English Tune Title: HORSLEY

Oh, dearly, dearly, has He loved!

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #61b (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 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. Refrain: Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved! And we must love Him too; And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do. 2 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. [Refrain] 3 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. [Refrain] 4 There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Cross of; The Godhead The Son; Substitute, Christ our Languages: English Tune Title: STEBBINS

Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #337 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 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 As of old Apostles heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home, and toil, and kindred, Leaving all for His dear sake. 3 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!" 4 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!" 5 Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thy obedience, Service and love Thee best of all. Topics: Jesus (See also Christ) Calling; Jesus (See also Christ) Calling; The Church and the Kingdom of God Evangelism Languages: English Tune Title: GALILEE

We are but little children weak

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #589 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Lyrics: 1 We are but little children weak, Nor born in any high estate; What can we do for Jesus' sake, Who is so high, and good, and great! 2 When deep within our swelling heart The thoughts of pride and anger rise, When bitter words are on our tongues, And tears of passion in our eyes 3 Then we may stay the angry blow, Then we may check the hasty word, Give gentle answers back again, And fight a battle for our Lord. 4 With smiles of peace and looks of love Light in our dwellings we may make, Bid kind good humour brighten there, And still do all for Jesus' sake. 5 There's not a child so small and weak But has his little cross to take, His little work of love and praise That he may do for Jesus' sake. Topics: Children Dependence upon Christ; Children Religion of; For the Young; Religion Children's Languages: English Tune Title: ALSTONE

Once in royal David's city

Author: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #608 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle-shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for His bed; Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. 2 And through all His wondrous childhood, He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly mother In whose gentle arms He lay: Christian children all should be Mild, obedient, good as He. 3 For He is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us He grew, He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smile, like us He knew; And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness. 4 Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see Him; but in heaven, Set at God's right hand on high; When like stars His children crowned All in white shall wait around. Topics: Jesus (See also Christ) Child, the; Jesus (See also Christ) Child, the; Bethlehem Christ born in; Christmas Hymns; For the Young Languages: English Tune Title: IRBY

Speak thou the truth: let others fence

Author: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #353 (1917) Person Name: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 Speak thou the truth: let others fence, And trim their words for pay; In pleasant sunshine of pretence Let others bask their day. 2 Show thou thy light: if conscience gleam, Set not thy bushel down; The smallest spark may send his beam O'er hamlet, tower, and town. 3 Hold on, hold on thou hast the rock; The foes are on the sand: The first world-tempest's ruthless shock Scatters their shifting strand; 4 While each wild gust the mist shall clear We now see darkly through, And justified at last appear The true, in Him that's true. Topics: Loyalty To Truth; Sincerity In speech and action; Loyalty To Truth; Sincerity In speech and action; Conscience Clear; Truth, the; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Harvest Spiritual; Social Righteousness; Righteousness Social Languages: English Tune Title: FAITH

"Forward!" be our watchword

Author: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #383 (1917) Person Name: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 "Forward!" be our watchword, Steps and voices joined; Seek the things before us, Not a look behind; Burns the fiery pillar At our army's head; Who shall dream of shrinking, By our Captain led? Forward through the desert, Through the toil and fight; Jordan flows before us, Zion beams with light. 2 Forward, flock of Jesus, Salt of all the earth, Till each yearning purpose Spring to glorious birth: Sick, they ask for healing, Blind, they grope for day; Pour upon the nations Wisdom's loving ray. Forward, out of error, Leave behind the night; Forward through the darkness, Forward into light! 3 Far o'er yon horizon Rise the city towers, Where our God abideth; That fair home is ours: Flash the streets with jasper, Shine the gates with gold; Flows the gladdening river Shedding joys untold; Thither, onward thither In the Spirit's might; Pilgrims to your country, Forward into light! 4 To the Eternal Father Loudest anthems raise: To the Son and Spirit Echo songs of praise; To the Lord of Glory, Blessed Three in One, Be by men and angels Endless honour done. Weak are earthly praises, Dull the songs of night; Forward into triumph, Forward into light! Topics: Forward; Forward; Army, Christ's; Captain, Christ our; Church Militant; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Heaven Joys of; Heaven Society of Languages: English Tune Title: ROSMORE

Ten thousand times ten thousand

Author: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #569 (1917) Person Name: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Lyrics: 1 Ten thousand times ten thousand, In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light; Tis finished, all is finished, Their fight with death and sin; Fling open wide the golden gates, And let the victors in. 2 What rush of hallelujahs Fills all the earth and sky! What ringing of a thousand harps Bespeaks the triumph nigh! O day for which creation And all its tribes were made! O joy, for all its former woes A thousand-fold repaid! 3 O then what raptured greetings On Canaan's happy shore, What knitting severed friendships up Where partings are no more! Then eyes with joy shall sparkle That brimmed with tears of late; Orphans no longer fatherless, Nor widows desolate. 4 Bring near Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain; Fill up the roll of Thine elect, Then take Thy power and reign; Appear, Desire of nations Thine exiles long for home; Show in the heaven Thy promised sign; Thou Prince and Saviour, come. Topics: The Christian Life Time, Death, Eternity; Heaven Friends in ; Heaven Reunion in ; Wrath, Day of ; Reunion Languages: English Tune Title: ALFORD

Come, ye thankful people, come

Author: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #628 (1917) Person Name: Dean Henry Alford, 1810-1871 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 All the world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take His harvest home; From His field shall in that day All offences purge away; Give His angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast; But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come To Thy final harvest-home! Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; There, for ever purified, In Thy presence to abide: Come, with all Thine angels, come. Raise the glorious harvest-home. Topics: Seasons and Ordinances ; Harvest Hymns; Day Of Wrath; Judgment Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S, WINDSOR

Our country's voice is pleading

Author: Mrs. M. F. Anderson, 1819- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #282 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. M. F. Anderson, 1819- 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 Along the ocean shore, Christ's precious gospel taking, More rich than golden ore; Go to the woodman's dwelling, Go to the prairie broad, The wondrous story telling, The mercy of our God. 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 scepter shall obey! Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Missions; Native Land Prayer for ; Prayer For Native Land; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ); Land, our native Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE

"May Jesus Christ be praised!"

Author: Unknown; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #96 (1917) Person Name: Unknown First Line: When morning gilds the skies Lyrics: 1 When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair; "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 2 Whene'er the sweet church bell Peals over hill and dell, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" O hark to what it sings, As joyously it rings, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 3 When sleep her balm denies, My silent spirit sighs, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" When evil thoughts molest, With this I shield my breast, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 4 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 5 In heaven's eternal bliss The loveliest strain is this, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" The powers of darkness fear When this sweet chant they hear, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 6 To God, the Word, on high, The host of angels cry, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Let mortals, too, upraise Their voice in hymns of praise; "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 7 Let earth's wide circle round In joyful notes resound, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Let air and sea and sky, From depth to height, reply, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" 8 Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Be this the eternal song Through all the ages on, "May Jesus Christ be praised!" Topics: Christ Our Solace; Christ Our Solace; Christ Praise to; The Godhead The Son; Praise To Christ Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDES DOMINI

Living Water, freely-flowing

Author: Unknown Hymnal: MHTB1917 #166 (1917) Person Name: Unknown Lyrics: 1 Living Water, freely-flowing, Fount of gladness, life-bestowing, Holy Spirit, O draw nigh, While Thy name we magnify! 2 Full of grace from heaven Thou bendest, And to lowest depths descendest; Seeking, through a world of sin, Souls whom Jesus died to win. 3 Where one contrite tear gives token Of a heart by sorrow broken, Breathing forth the breath of prayer, O blest Spirit! Thou art there. 4 When the word of revelation Glows with tidings of salvation, Through the cross of Christ made known, There Thy saving power is shown. 5 Where the mourner in his anguish Lifts to God the eyes that languish; When his spirit finds repose, Comforter, from Thee it flows. 6 O Eternal Spirit! hear us; Let Thy power and presence cheer us; With Thy life our souls inspire; With Thy love our bosoms fire. 7 By the Father sent from heaven, By the Saviour's promise given, Thee we claim, O Power Divine! Come and make our hearts Thy shrine. Topics: Holy Spirit Water, living; Holy Spirit Water, living; Abiding, presence of Christ; Comfort, for mourners; The Godhead The Holy Spirit; Water, Living; Water, Living Of Life ; Mourners; Tears; Life Water of; Living Water Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART

God save our gracious King

Hymnal: MHTB1917 #410 (1917) Person Name: Composer uncertain Lyrics: 1 God save our gracious King, Long live our noble King, God save the King; Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us; God save the King. 2 Thy choicest gifts in store On him be pleased to pour, Long may he reign; May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice, God saved the King. 3 Our loved Dominion bless With peace and happiness From shore to shore; And let our Empire be United, loyal, free, True to herself and Thee For evermore. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God National Life; King Prayer for the ; Prayer For King; Patriotism Languages: English Tune Title: NATIONAL ANTHEM

Show me Thy face one transient gleam

Author: Unknown Hymnal: MHTB1917 #434 (1917) Person Name: Unknown Lyrics: 1 Show me Thy face one transient gleam Of loveliness divine, And I shall never think nor dream Of other love save Thine; All lesser light will darken quite, All lower glories wane, The beautiful of earth will scarce Seem beautiful again. 2 Show me Thy face my faith and love Shall henceforth fixed be, And nothing here have power to move My soul's serenity; My life shall seem a trance, a dream, And all I feel and see Illusive, visionary, Thou, The one Reality! 3 Show me Thy face I shall forget The weary days of yore, The fretting ghosts of vain regret Shall haunt my soul no more; All doubts and fears for future years In quiet trust subside, And nought but blest content and calm With my breast abide. 4 Show me Thy face the heaviest cross Will then seem light to bear, There will be gain for every loss, And peace with every care; With such light feet the years shall fleet, Life seem as brief as blest, Till I have laid my burden down, And entered into rest. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Face, of God; God Face of; God Longing for; Longing For God Languages: English Tune Title: REX REGUM

Remember me, O Mighty One!

Author: Unknown Hymnal: MHTB1917 #455 (1917) Person Name: Unknown First Line: When storms around are sweeping Lyrics: 1 When storms around are sweeping, When lone my watch I'm keeping, 'Mid fires of evil falling, 'Mid tempters' voices calling, Refrain: Remember me, O Mighty One! Remember me, O Mighty One! 2 When walking on life's ocean, Control its raging motion; When from its dangers shrinking, When in its dread deeps sinking, [Refrain] 3 When weight of sin oppresses, When dark despair distresses, All through the life that's mortal And when I pass death's portal, [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; Storms Of Life; Refuge God, our Languages: English Tune Title: KINKEL

Happy the home when God is there

Author: Unknown Hymnal: MHTB1917 #523 (1917) Person Name: Unknown Lyrics: 1 Happy the home when God is there, And love fills every breast; When one their wish, and one their prayer, And one their heavenly rest. 2 Happy the home where Jesus' name Is sweet to every ear; Where children early lisp His fame, And parents hold Him dear. 3 Happy the home where prayer is heard, And praise is wont to rise; Where parents love the sacred word That points us to the skies. 4 Lord, let us in our homes agree, This blessed peace to gain; Unite our hearts in love to Thee, And love to all will reign. Topics: Happiness; Family Religion; The Christian Life The Home; Christian Home ; Family Worship; Worship Family; Religion Family ; Home The Christian; Parents Languages: English Tune Title: EAGLEY

Unto the hills around do I lift up

Author: The Marquis of Lorne (ninth Duke of Argyle), 1845-1914 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #546 (1917) Person Name: The Marquis of Lorne (ninth Duke of Argyle), 1845-1914 Lyrics: 1 Unto the hills around do I lift up My longing eyes, O whence for me shall my salvation come, From whence arise? From God the Lord doth come my certain aid, From God the Lord, who heaven and earth hath made. 2 He will not suffer that thy foot be moved: Safe shalt thou be. No careless slumber shall His eyelids close, Who keepeth thee. Behold our God, the Lord, He slumbereth ne'er, Who keepeth Israel in His holy care. 3 Jehovah is Himself thy keeper true, Thy changeless shade; Jehovah thy defence on thy right hand Himself hath made. And thee no sun by day shall ever smite, No moon shall harm thee in the silent night. 4 From every evil shall He keep thy soul, From every sin Jehovah shall preserve thy going out, Thy coming in. Above thee watching, He whom we adore Shall keep thee henceforth, yea, for everymore. Topics: God Keeper, our; Keeper, God our; God Keeper, our; Keeper, God our; The Christian Life Comfort and Sympathy; Soul Saving the Languages: English Tune Title: SANDON

March on, march on, O ye soldiers true

Author: Miss Ella S. Armitage, 1841- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #298 (1917) Person Name: Miss Ella S. Armitage, 1841- Lyrics: 1 March on, march on, O ye soldiers true, In the cross of Christ confiding, For the field is set, and the hosts are met, And the Lord His own is guiding. Through earth's wide round, let the tidings sound, Of the Lord who came from heaven; Of the mighty hope, that with death can cope, And the love so freely given. Refrain: March on, march on, O ye soldiers true, In the cross of Christ confiding, For the field is set and the hosts are met, and the Lord His own is guiding. 2 We march to fight with the powers of night, That have held the world in sorrow; And the broken heart shall forget its smart, And shall hail a joyful morrow, We fight with wrong, and our weapon strong Is the love which hate shall banish; And the chains shall fall from each ransomed thrall, As the thrones of tyrants vanish. [Refrain] 3 Long wear the fight, but the God of right, Though unseen, is ever near us; And the prayers that rise to the listening skies Like a song of hope shall cheer us. Till the sunrise broad of the day of God Shall declare the victor's glory, And the world shall rest in her Lord confessed, And shall sing the finished story. [Refrain] Amen. Topics: Warfare, the Christian ; The Church and the Kingdom of God Missions; Way, Jesus the Wisdom's; Social Righteousness; Soldiers of Christ; Righteousness Social Languages: English Tune Title: VALIANCE

O Lord of life, and love, and power

Author: Mrs. Ella S. Armitage, 1841- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #359 (1917) Person Name: Mrs. Ella S. Armitage, 1841- Lyrics: 1 O Lord of life, and love, and power, How joyful life might be If in Thy service every hour We lived and moved with Thee; If youth in all its bloom and might By Thee were sanctified, And manhood found its chief delight In working at Thy side! 2 'Tis ne'er too late, while life shall last, A new life to begin; 'Tis ne'er too late to leave the past, And break with self and sin; And we this day, both old and young, Would earnestly aspire For hearts to nobler purpose strung, And purified desire. 3 Nor for ourselves alone we plead, But for all faithful souls Who serve Thy cause by word of deed, Whose names Thy book enrols: O speed Thy work, victorious King, And give Thy workers might, That through the world Thy truth may ring, And all men see Thy light. Topics: Decision Made; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Languages: English Tune Title: LAND OF REST

Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed

Author: Miss Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #163 (1917) Person Name: Miss Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 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 semblance of a dove, With sheltering wings outspread, The holy balm of peace and love On earth to shed. 3 He came in tongues of living flame To teach, convince, subdue; All-pow'rful as the wind He came As viewless too 4 He came sweet influence to impart, A gracious, willing guest, While He can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. 5 And His that gentle voice we hear, Soft as the breath of even, That checks each thought, that calms each fear, And speaks of heaven. 6 And every virtue we possess, And every conquest won, And every thought of holiness, Are His alone. 7 Spirit of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see; O make our hearts Thy dwelling-place, And worthier Thee. 8 O praise the Father; praise the Son; Blest Spirit, praise to Thee; All praise to God, the Three in One, The One in Three. Topics: The Godhead The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit Descent of; Pentecost; Holy Spirit Witness of Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CUTHBERT

Hasten, Lord, the glorious time

Author: Miss Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #288a (1917) Person Name: Miss Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Lyrics: 1 Hasten, Lord, the glorious time, When, beneath Messiah's sway, Every nation, every clime, Shall the gospel call obey. 2 Mightiest kings His power shall own, Heathen tribes His name adore; Satan and his host, o'erthrown, Bound in chains, shall hurt no more. 3 Then shall wars and tumults cease; Then be banished grief and pain; Righteousness, and joy, and peace, Undisturbed, shall ever reign. 4 Bless we, then, our gracious Lord; Ever praise His glorious name; All His mighty acts record, All His wondrous love proclaim. Topics: Christ Messiah; Christ Reign of; The Church and the Kingdom of God Missions; Gospel Spread of; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions) Prayer for ; Prayer For Extension of Christ's Kingdom ; Messiah; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ); Reign, of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: MUNUS

Hasten, Lord, the glorious time

Author: Miss Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #288b (1917) Person Name: Miss Harriet Auber, 1773-1862 Lyrics: 1 Hasten, Lord, the glorious time, When, beneath Messiah's sway, Every nation, every clime, Shall the gospel call obey. 2 Mightiest kings His power shall own, Heathen tribes His name adore; Satan and his host, o'erthrown, Bound in chains, shall hurt no more. 3 Then shall wars and tumults cease; Then be banished grief and pain; Righteousness, and joy, and peace, Undisturbed, shall ever reign. 4 Bless we, then, our gracious Lord; Ever praise His glorious name; All His mighty acts record, All His wondrous love proclaim. Topics: Christ Messiah; Christ Reign of; The Church and the Kingdom of God Missions; Gospel Spread of; Kingdom of Christ (See Missions) Prayer for ; Prayer For Extension of Christ's Kingdom ; Messiah; Missions (See also Kingdom of Christ); Reign, of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: HILL

We are not here to play, to dream, to drift

Author: Dr. M. D. Babcock. 1858-1901 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #387 (1917) Person Name: Dr. M. D. Babcock. 1858-1901 Lyrics: 1 We are not here to play, to dream, to drift, We have hard work to do, and loads to lift, Shun not the struggle, face it, 'tis God's gift. Be strong, be strong! 2 Say not the days are evil who's to blame? And fold the hands and acquiesce O shame! Stand up, speak out, and bravely, in God's name. Be strong, be strong! 3 It matters not how deep intrenched the wrong, How hard the battle goes, the day, how long; Faint not, fight on! To-morrow comes the song. Be strong, be strong! Topics: Courage, Christian; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Social Righteousness; Righteousness Social Languages: English Tune Title: TAUNTON

The King of love my Shepherd is

Author: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #178 (1917) Person Name: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877 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 waters 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: The Godhead Creation and Providence; Shepherd, the Good Languages: English Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME

We love the place, O God

Author: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877; Dean William Bullock, 1798-1874 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #196 (1917) Person Name: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 We love the place, O God, Wherein Thine honour dwells; The joy of Thine abode All earthly joy excels. 2 It is the house of prayer, Wherein Thy servants meet; And Thou, O Lord, art there, Thy chosen flock to greet. 3 We love the word of life, The word that tells of peace, Of comfort in the strife And joys that never cease. 4 We love to sing below For mercies freely given; But O we long to know The triumph song of heaven! 5 Lord Jesus, give us grace, On earth to love Thee more, In heaven to see Thy face, And with Thy saints adore. Topics: Church Its exercises; House of God ; The Church and the Kingdom of God The Church Languages: English Tune Title: QUAM DILECTA

O praise our God to-day

Author: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart. 1821-1877 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #375 (1917) Person Name: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart. 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 O praise our God to-day, His constant mercy bless, Whose love hath helped us on our way, And granted us success. 2 His arm the strength imparts Our daily toil to bear; His grace alone inspires our hearts, Each other's load to share. 3 O happiest work below, Earnest of joy above, To sweeten many a cup of woe, By deeds of holy love! 4 Lord, may it be our choice This blessed rule to keep, "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, And weep with them that weep." 5 O praise our God to-day, His constant mercy bless, Whose love hath helped us on our way, And granted us success. Topics: Charity, acts of ; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Languages: English Tune Title: CARLISLE

O God of love, O King of peace

Author: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #441 (1917) Person Name: Sir H. W. Baker, Bart., 1821-1877 Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of peace, Make wars throughout the world to cease; The wrath of sinful man restrain, Give peace, O God, give peace again. 2 Remember, Lord, Thy works of old, The wonders that our fathers told, Remember not our sin's dark stain, Give peace, O God, give peace again. 3 Whom shall we trust but Thee, O Lord? Where rest but on Thy faithful word? None ever called on Thee in vain, Give peace, O God, give peace again. 4 Where saints and angels dwell above All hearts are knit in holy love; O bind us in that heavenly chain, Give peace, O God, give peace again. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Prayer; War; National Peace; Peace Among Nations; Peace National; Rest In God Languages: English Tune Title: HESPERUS

Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!

Author: J. Bakewell, 1721-1819 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #108 (1917) Person Name: J. Bakewell, 1721-1819 Lyrics: 1 Hail, Thou once despised Jesus! Hail, Thou Galilean King! Thou didst suffer to release us; Thou didst free salvation bring. Hail, Thou agonizing Saviour, Bearer of our sin and shame! By Thy merits we find favour; Life is given through Thy name. 2 Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on Thee were laid; By almighty Love anointed, Thou hast full atonement made. All Thy people are forgiven, Through the virtue of Thy blood; Opened is the gate of heaven, Peace is made 'twixt man and God. 3 Jesus, hail! enthroned in glory, There for ever to abide; All the heavenly host adore Thee, Seated at Thy Father's side. There for sinners Thou art pleading, There Thou dost our place prepare; Ever for us interceding, Till in glory we appear. 4 Worship, honour, power, and blessing, Thou art worthy to receive; Loudest praises without ceasing, Meet it is for us to give. Help, ye bright angelic spirits! Bring your sweetest, noblest lays, Help to sing our Saviour's merits; Help to chant Immanuel's praise. Topics: Christ Our Passover; Christ Our Passover; Christ Substitute; Christ Sufferings of; Angels Adoring Christ; Adoration Of Jesus; Christ Adoration of; Christ Intercession of; Easter Hymns; The Godhead The Son; Jesus (See also Christ) Sufferings of ; Lamb Of God, worshipped; Intercession of Christ; Jesus (See also Christ) Abiding; Jesus (See also Christ) Glorified; Sufferings of Christ; Substitute, Christ our Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL

Now the day is over

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #217a (1917) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould, 1834- Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep; Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose, With Thy tenderest blessing May mine eyelids close. 4 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee, Guard the sailors tossing On the deep blue sea. 5 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. 6 Through the long night-watches May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 7 When the morning wakens Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes. 8 Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit Whilst all ages run. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening; Evening Hymns; Prayer Evening ; Sailors' Hymn (See also under "Sea") Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING

Now the day is over

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #217b (1917) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould, 1834 Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep; Birds and beasts and flowers Soon will be asleep. 3 Jesus, give the weary Calm and sweet repose, With Thy tenderest blessing May mine eyelids close. 4 Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee, Guard the sailors tossing On the deep blue sea. 5 Comfort every sufferer Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. 6 Through the long night-watches May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. 7 When the morning wakens Then may I arise Pure and fresh and sinless In Thy holy eyes. 8 Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, And to Thee, blest Spirit Whilst all ages run. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Evening; Evening Hymns; Prayer Evening ; Sailors' Hymn (See also under "Sea") Languages: English Tune Title: EUDOXIA

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #381 (1917) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould, 1834 Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, Looking unto Jesus, who is gone before! Christ, the Royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, which is gone 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. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before! 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, which can never fail. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before! 4 Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud, and honour, men and angels sing, Through the countless ages, unto Christ the King. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, which is gone before! Topics: Army, Christ's; Christian (See also Conflict) Warfare; Church Triumphant; Warfare, the Christian ; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; Gospel Banner; Soldiers of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GERTRUDE

Through the night of doubt and sorrow

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #654a (1917) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould, 1834- Lyrics: 1 Through the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the Promised Land. Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding Light; Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. 2 One the light of God's own presence O'er His ransomed people shed, Chasing far the gloom and terror, Brightening all the path we tread: One the object of our journey, One the faith which never tires, One the earnest looking forward, One the hope our God inspires: 3 On the strain that lips of thousands Lift as from the heart of one; One the conflict, one the peril, One the march in God begun: One the gladness of rejoicing On the far eternal shore, Where the One Almighty Father Reigns in love for evermore. 4 Onward, therefore, pilgrim brothers, Onward with the Cross our aid; Bear its shame, and fight its battle, Till we rest beneath its shade. Soon shall come the great awaking, Soon the rending of the tomb; Then the scattering of all shadows, And the end of toil and gloom. Topics: Seasons and Occasions; Pilgrims; Life Pilgrimage Languages: English Tune Title: KAWARTHA

Through the night of doubt and sorrow

Author: S. Baring-Gould, 1834- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #654b (1917) Person Name: S. Baring-Gould, 1834- Lyrics: 1 Through the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the Promised Land. Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding Light; Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. 2 One the light of God's own presence O'er His ransomed people shed, Chasing far the gloom and terror, Brightening all the path we tread: One the object of our journey, One the faith which never tires, One the earnest looking forward, One the hope our God inspires: 3 On the strain that lips of thousands Lift as from the heart of one; One the conflict, one the peril, One the march in God begun: One the gladness of rejoicing On the far eternal shore, Where the One Almighty Father Reigns in love for evermore. 4 Onward, therefore, pilgrim brothers, Onward with the Cross our aid; Bear its shame, and fight its battle, Till we rest beneath its shade. Soon shall come the great awaking, Soon the rending of the tomb; Then the scattering of all shadows, And the end of toil and gloom. Topics: Seasons and Occasions; Pilgrims; Life Pilgrimage Languages: English Tune Title: ST. OSWALD

Nunc Dimittis (The Song of Simeon)

Hymnal: MHTB1917 #672a (1917) Person Name: Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896 First Line: Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace Lyrics: 1 LORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace: according to Thy word. 2 For mine eyes have seen: Thy salvation. 3 Which Thou hast prepared: before the face of all people; 4 To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Topics: Doxologies, Ancient Hymns and Canticles Languages: English Tune Title: NUNC DIMITTIS (THE SONG OF SIMEON)

O for a faith that will not shrink

Author: W. H. Bathurst, 1796-1877 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #472 (1917) Person Name: W. H. Bathurst, 1796-1877 Lyrics: 1 O 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 or complain Beneath the chastening rod, But, in the hour of grief or pain, Will lean upon its God; 3 A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without; That when in danger knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt: 4 That bears, unmoved, the world's dread frown, Nor heeds its scornful smile; That seas of trouble cannot drown, Or Satan's arts beguile: 5 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last hour is fled, And with a pure and heavenly ray Illumes a dying bed. 6 Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, whate'er may come, We'll taste, while here, the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home. Topics: Afflictions Courage in; Courage, Christian; Foes; The Christian Life The Inner Life; Faith Prayer for ; Will Of God; Prayer For Faith Languages: English Tune Title: EVAN

Jubilate Deo

Hymnal: MHTB1917 #668a (1917) Person Name: J. Battishill, 1738-1801 First Line: O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands Lyrics: 1 O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness and come before His presence with a song. 2 Be ye sure that the Lord He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. 3 O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and speak good of His Name. 4 For the Lord is gracious His mercy is everlasting: and His truth endureth from generation to generation. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Topics: Doxologies, Ancient Hymns and Canticles Languages: English Tune Title: JUBILATE DEO

Lord, it belongs not to my care

Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #474 (1917) Person Name: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691 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 welcome endless day? 3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than He went through before; He that unto God's kingdom comes Must enter by this door. 4 Come, Lord, when grace hath made me meet Thy blessed face to see; For if Thy work on earth be sweet, What will Thy glory be? 5 Then I shall end my sad complaints And weary sinful days, And join with the triumphant saints That sing Jehovah's praise. 6 My knowledge of that life is small, The eye of faith is dim; But it's enough that Christ knows all, And I shall be with Him. Topics: Death Faithful unto; Death Faithful unto; Cares Rest from; The Christian Life The Inner Life; Service Of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: ST. FRANCES

Jesus, to Thy table led

Author: R. H. Baynes, 1831-1895 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #262 (1917) Person Name: R. H. Baynes, 1831-1895 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, to Thy table led, Now let every heart be fed With the true and living bread. 2 While upon thy cross we gaze Mourning o'er our sinful ways, Turn our sadness into praise. 3 When we taste the mystic wine, Of Thine outpoured blood the sign, Fill our hearts with love divine. 4 Draw us to Thy wounded side, Whence there flowed the healing tide; There our sins and sorrows hide. 5 From the bonds of sin release; Cold and wavering faith increase; Lamb of God, grant us Thy peace! 6 Lead us by Thy pierced hand, Till around Thy throne we stand, In the bright and better land. Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Ordinances; Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PHILIP

God loves all thing, He loves me

Author: Elizabeth Benians, 1852- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #602 (1917) Person Name: Elizabeth Benians, 1852- First Line: God is kind; He made the flowers Lyrics: 1 God is kind; He made the flowers: God is Love; Sends the sunshine, sends the showers From above. God loves all things, He loves me: Little ones His face shall see. Refrain: God loves all things, He loves me: Little ones His face shall see. 2 God is good; He watches me Night and day, Keeps me safe, and guards my steps All the way. God loves all things, He loves me: Little ones His face shall see. [Refrain] 3 God is great; His eye can see Everywhere; Dark can never hide from Him; He is there. God loves all things, He loves me: Little ones His face shall see. [Refrain] 4 God is Love; He gave His Son Once to die, So that we might live in heaven By and by. God loves all things, He loves me: Little ones His face shall see. [Refrain] Topics: For the Young; God Goodness of; God Love of; Kindness Of God; Love Of God Languages: English Tune Title: PENARTH

O Lord of Hosts, Who didst upraise

Author: A. C. Benson, 1862- Hymnal: MHTB1917 #370 (1917) Person Name: A. C. Benson, 1862- Lyrics: 1 O Lord of Hosts, Who didst upraise Strong captains to defend the right, In darker years and sterner days, And armedst Israel for the fight: Thou madest Joshua true and strong, And David framed the battle-song. 2 And must we battle yet? Must we, Who bear the tender name Divine, Still barter life for victory Still glory in the crimson sign? The Crucified between us stands, And lifts on high His wounded hands. 3 Lord, we are weak and wilful yet, The fault is in our clouded eyes; But Thou, through anguish and regret, Dost make Thy faithless children wise; Through wrong, through hate, Thou dost approve The far-off victories of love. 4 And so from out the heart of strife, Diviner echoes peal and thrill; The scorned delights, the lavished life, The pain that serves a nation's will; Thy comfort stills the mourner's cries, And love is crowned by sacrifice. 5 As rains that weep the clouds away, As winds that leave a calm in heaven, So let the slayer cease to slay; The passion healed, the wrath forgiven, Draw nearer, bid the tumult cease, Redeemer, Saviour, Prince of Peace! Topics: National War; National War; The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service; War; Peace Among Nations Languages: English Tune Title: BENSON

Jerusalem the golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny (12th century); Dr. J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #571 (1917) Person Name: Bernard of Cluny (12th century) Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice opprest; I know not, O I know not What social joys are there! What radiancy of glory, What light beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, All jubilant with song, And bright with many an angel, And all the martyr throng; The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene; The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David; And there, from care released, The song of them that triumph, The shout of them that feast; And they who, with their Leader, Have conquered in the fight, For ever and for ever Are clad in robes of white. 4 O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country That eager hearts expect! Jesu, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blest. Topics: The Christian Life Time, Death, Eternity; Zion, Songs of; Heaven Glory of; Heaven Jerusalem; Heaven Songs of ; Jerusalem, heavenly; Society of Heaven; Songs Of Heaven Languages: English Tune Title: EWING

O God, the Rock of ages

Author: Bp. E. H. Bickersteth, 1825-1906 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #53 (1917) Person Name: Bp. E. H. Bickersteth, 1825-1906 Lyrics: 1 O God, the Rock of ages, Who evermore hast been, What time the tempest rages, Our dwelling-place serene: Before Thy first creations, O Lord, the same as now, To endless generations The Everlasting Thou! 2 Our years are like the shadows On sunny hills that lie, Or grasses in the meadows That blossom but to die: A sleep, a dream, a story By strangers quickly told, An unremaining glory Of things that soon are old. 3 O Thou, who canst not slumber, Whose light grows never pale, Teach us aright to number Our years before they fail. On us Thy mercy lighten, On us Thy goodness rest, And let Thy Spirit brighten The hearts Thyself hast blest. 4 Lord, crown our faith's endeavour With beauty and with grace, Till, clothed in light for ever, We see Thee face to face: A joy no language measures; A fountain brimming o'er; An endless flow of pleasures; An ocean without shore. Topics: Rock God our; Rock God our; The Godhead The Father; Christ Rock of Ages; Rock Of Ages; Life Brevity of Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA

O Holy Father, who in tender love

Author: Bp. E. H. Bickersteth, 1825-1906 Hymnal: MHTB1917 #261 (1917) Person Name: Bp. E. H. Bickersteth, 1825-1906 Lyrics: 1 O Holy Father, who in tender love Didst give Thine only Son for us to die, The while He pleads at Thy right hand above, We in One Spirit now with faith draw nigh, And, as we eat this Bread and drink this Wine, Plead His once offered Sacrifice Divine. 2 We are not worthy to be called Thy sons, Nor gather up the fragments of Thy feast; Yet look on us, Thy sorrowing contrite ones, On us in Him our Advocate and Priest, Whose robe is fringed with mercy's golden bells, Whose breastplate fathomless compassion tells. 3 O hear us, For Thou always hearest Him; Behold us sprinkled with His precious blood; And from between the shadowing cherubim Shine forth, and grant us in this heavenly food Foretastes of coming glory, and meanwhile A Father's blessing and a Father's smile. 4 Nor only, Father, in Thy presence here Low at Thy footstool for ourselves we pray, But for the loved ones to our hearts most near At home or toiling in far lands away; O guard them, guide them, comfort and befriend, And keep them Thine unfaltering to the end. 5 And, Father, ere we leave Thy mercy-throne, Bound by these sacred pledges, yet most free, We give our hearts, and not our hearts alone, But all we are and all we have to thee; Glad free-will offerings all our pilgrim days, Hereafter an eternity of praise. Topics: Advent Second Coming of Christ; Advocate Christ, our; Communion Of Saints; Compassion, Divine; The Church and the Kingdom of God Ordinances; God Compassion of ; Lord's Supper; Sprinkled Blood; Sacrifice For sin; Sacrifice Of Christ Languages: English Tune Title: UNDE ET MEMORES

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