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The Church's One Foundation
Author: Samuel J. Stone Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 869 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Lyrics: 1 The church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the Word.
From heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Elect from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth;
her charter of salvation:
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 Though with a scornful wonder
the world sees her oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distressed,
yet saints their watch are keeping;
their cry goes up: "How long?"
and soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.
4 Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war,
she waits the consummation
of peace forevermore,
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great church victorious
shall be the church at rest.
Topics: Election; Reformation; Church and Mission; Assurance; Church; Election; Heritage; Ministry & Service; New Creation; Redemption; Reformation; Victory Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Church's One Foundation
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
Chosen of the Lord and precious,
Binding all the church in one;
Holy Zion’s help forever,
And our confidence alone.
2 To this temple, where we call You,
Come, O Lord of Hosts, today;
With Your wonted lovingkindness
Hear Your people as they pray,
And Your fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway.
3 Here bestow on all Your servants
What they ask of You to gain,
What they gain from You forever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in Your glory
Evermore with You to reign.
4 Laud and honor to the Father,
Laud and honor to the Son,
Laud and honor to the Spirit,
Ever three and ever one;
One in might and one in glory
While unending ages run.
Topics: Jesus Christ Praise Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: 7th century, Latin
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
How Firm a Foundation
Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,153 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed,
for I am your God and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow,
for I will be with you in trouble to bless,
and sanctify to you your deepest distress.
4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace all-sufficient shall be your supply;
the flame shall not hurt you; I only design
your dross to consume and your gold to refine.
5 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no never, no never forsake!"
Topics: Comfort & Encouragement; Deliverance; Temptation & Trial; Redemption; Assurance; Comfort & Encouragement; Deliverance; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Providence; Redemption; Temptation & Trial; Word of God Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: J. Rippon's Selection of Hymns, 1787, alt.
How Firm a Foundation
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Author: Edward Mole Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,096 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less
than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
but wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Refrain:
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
all other ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.
2 When darkness veils his lovely face,
I rest on his unchanging grace;
in every high and stormy gale
my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain]
3 His oath, his covenant, his blood
support me in the whelming flood;
when all around my soul gives way,
he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain]
4 When he shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in him be found;
dressed in his righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Topics: Trust in God; The Way of Salvation Justification; Christ Rock; Imputation of Righteousness Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Let Us Build a House (All Are Welcome)
Author: Marty Haugen Meter: 9.6.8.6.8.7.10 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-12 First Line: Let us build a house where love can dwell Refrain First Line: all are welcome; all are welcome Topics: Ministry; Welcome; Unity; The Church Used With Tune: TWO OAKS
Let Us Build a House (All Are Welcome)
Cuán Firme Cimiento
Author: K; Vicente Mendoza Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: ¡Cuán firme cimiento se ha dado a la fe Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: en Selection of Hymns de John Rippon, 1787.
Cuán Firme Cimiento
Founded On Thee
Author: Samuel F. Smith Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: Founded on Thee, our only Lord Topics: Dedication Used With Tune: MENDON
Founded On Thee
Christ Is Our Cornerstone
Author: John Chandler Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Christ is our cornerstone,
on him alone we build;
with his true saints alone
the courts of heav'n are filled;
on his great love our hopes we place,
of present grace and joys above.
2 O then with hymns of praise
these hallowed courts shall ring:
our voices we will raise
the Three in One to sing,
and thus proclaim in joyful song,
both loud and long that glorious name.
3 Here, gracious God, do now
for evermore draw near,
accept each faithful vow,
and ev'ry suppliant hear.
In copious show'r on all who pray
each holy day your blessings pour!
4 Here may we gain from heav'n
the grace which we implore;
and may that grace, once giv'n,
be with us evermore,
until that day when all the blessed
to endless rest are called away! Topics: Nature of the Church; Christ--Cornerstone, our; Church--Dedication of a building; Church--Foundation and nature; God--Grace and mercy of; Lovefeast Used With Tune: DARWALL Text Sources: Latin, 7th cent.
Christ Is Our Cornerstone
Blessèd city, heavenly Salem
Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 74 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Blessèd city, heavenly Salem,
vision dear of peace and love,
who of living stones art builded
in the height of heaven above,
and with angel hosts encircled,
as a bride dost earthward move.
2 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the Head and corner-stone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one,
Holy Sion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.
3 To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of Hosts, to-day;
with thy wonted loving-kindness
hear thy servants as they pray;
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
4 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain,
what they gain from thee for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.
Topics: Dedication Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, before 9th century
Blessèd city, heavenly Salem
O Christ, the Great Foundation
Author: Timothy Tingfang Lew, 1891-1947 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Topics: Justice; Mission; Trust Used With Tune: AURELIA
O Christ, the Great Foundation
They Did Not Build in Vain
Author: Alan Luff (1928-) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Lyrics: 1 They did not build in vain
who founded here a church
as witness to God's love
amid a world of pain,
for still, to those who wish to see,
this place proclaims God's mystery.
2 They built upon the rock
that is the risen Lord,
the one foundation laid
which stands each earthly shock;
that, Spirit filled, we here might raise,
as living temples, prayer and praise.
3 Those who have loved this place,
a cloud of witnesses,
surround and urge us on
as we now run our race,
and so we lay aside each sin
in our desire to strive and win.
4 Though the horizon's bend
conceals the way ahead,
the footprints on the road
show Christ waits at the end;
in him alone our faith shall stand
who waits for us at God's right hand.
5 In every place our world
is storm and tempest tossed;
the flames of fear and hate
are evil's flags unfurled;
yet still the Spirit's wind and fire
pour gifts for service in this hour.
6 Here is our meeting place,
where doubt finds grounds of faith;
where hurt finds healing love,
our penitence your grace;
where bridging time to eternity
is God the holy Trinity. Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Church Used With Tune: LITTLE CORNARD
They Did Not Build in Vain
Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
Author: Carl P. Daw Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10 First Line: Like the murmur of the dove's song Refrain First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, come Lyrics: 1 Like the murmur of the dove's song,
like the challenge of her flight,
like the vigor of the wind's rush,
like the new flame's eager might:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
2 To the members of Christ's body,
to the branches of the Vine,
to the church in faith assembled,
to our midst as gift and sign:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
3 With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power to love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
Come, Holy Spirit, come. Topics: Gift of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
Ich weiß von keinem andern grunde
Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-13 Topics: Die Heilsordnung Glaube u. Rechtfertigung
Ich weiß von keinem andern grunde
You That Know the Lord Is Gracious
Author: C. A. Alington Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10 Lyrics: 1 You that know the Lord is gracious,
you for whom a cornerstone
stands, of God elect and precious,
laid that you may build thereon,
see that on that sure foundation
you a living temple raise,
towers that may tell forth salvatiton,
walls that may re-echo praise.
2 Living stones by God appointed
each to an allotted place,
kings and priests, by God anointed,
shall you not declare his grace?
You, a royal generation,
tell the tidings of your birth,
tidings of a new creation
to an old and weary earth.
3 Tell the praise of him who called you
out of darkness into light,
broke the fetters that enthralled you,
gave you freedom, peace, and sight:
tell the tale of sins forgiven,
strength renewed, and hope restored,
till the earth, in tune with heaven,
praise an magnify the Lord. Topics: Call and Response Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
You That Know the Lord Is Gracious
Es Cristo de su Iglesia
Author: Samuel J. Stone; George P. Simmonds; Federico J. Pagura Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Topics: Iglesia Naturaleza; Church Anniversary; Iglesia; Church; Aniversario de Iglesia Used With Tune: AURELIA
Es Cristo de su Iglesia
God, Your Glory We Have Seen in Your Son
Author: Didier Rimaud; Ronald Johnson; Brian Wren Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 First Line: In the fields of this world Lyrics: Refrain:
God, your glory we have seen in your Son,
full of truth, full of heav'nly grace;
in Christ make us live, his love shine on our face,
and the nations shall see in us the triumph you have won.
1 In the fields of this world
his good news he has sown,
and send us out to reap
till the harvest is done. (Refrain)
2 In his love, like a fire
that consumes, he passes by.
The flame has touched our lips;
let us shout, "Here am I!" (Refrain)
3 He was broken for us,
God-forsaken his cry,
and still the bread he breaks:
to ourselves we must die. (Refrain)
4 He has trampled the grapes
of new life on his cross.
Now drink the cup and live;
he has filled it for us. (Refrain)
5 He has founded a kingdom
that none shall destroy;
the cornerstone is laid;
go to work, build with joy! (Refrain)
Used With Tune: DIEU NOUS AVONS VU TA GLOIRE Text Sources: Dieu, nous avons vu ta gloire
God, Your Glory We Have Seen in Your Son
Kwake Yesu nasimama (Here on Jesus Christ I Will Stand)
Author: Greg Scheer Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: There's no other place I can hide Topics: The Cross; Cry to God; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Solid Rock; Elements of Worship Forgiveness and Grace Used With Tune: KWAKE YESU Text Sources: Traditional Kenyan
Kwake Yesu nasimama (Here on Jesus Christ I Will Stand)
No Hay Más Que Uno
Author: H. C. Ball Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: En el mundo no hay más que Uno Refrain First Line: En el mundo no hay más que Uno Used With Tune: [En el mundo no hay más que Uno]
No Hay Más Que Uno
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,916 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee.
Let the water and the blood
from thy wounded side which flowed
be of sin the double cure,
cleanse from guilt and make me pure.
2 Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law’s demands.
Could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone.
Thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring;
simply to thy cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress,
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Savior, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyelids close in death,
when I soar to worlds unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Atonement; Death; Forgiveness; Redemption; Sin Used With Tune: TOPLADY
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
You are no longer foreigners
Appears in 1,913 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-19 Topics: Church; Community; Family; Gathering; Priesthood Of Believers; Union with Christ; Unity; Unity in Diversity; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Text Sources: Adapt: God's Word
You are no longer foreigners
Come, you thankful people, come
Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 731 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-11 Topics: Times and Seasons Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR Text Sources: Adapt: Compilers of Hymns for Today's Church
Come, you thankful people, come
Blest Are the Pure in Heart
Author: John Keble (1792-1866) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 400 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Lyrics: 1 Blest are the pure in heart,
for they shall see our God;
the secret of the Lord is theirs,
their soul is Christ's abode.
2 The Lord, who left the heavens
our life and peace to bring,
to dwell in lowliness with us,
our pattern and our King,
3 still to the lowly soul
his presence doth impart
and for a dwelling and a throne
chooseth the pure in heart.
4 Lord, we thy presence seek;
may ours this blessing be:
give us a pure and lowly heart,
a temple fit for thee. Topics: Call and Vocation; Christian Character Used With Tune: FRANCONIA Text Sources: st. 2-3, Mitre Hymn Book, 1836, alt.
Blest Are the Pure in Heart
Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers
Author: Andrew Reed, 1787-1862 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 394 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Topics: Aniversary of Parish/Church; Pentecost; The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: GRÄFENBERG (NUN DANKET ALL)
Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers
Philippians 5:7-19
Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: No more, my God! I boast no more Lyrics: 1 No more, my God! I boast no more,
Of all the duties I have done;
I quit the hopes I held before,
To trust the merits of thy Son.
2 Now for the love I bear his name,
What was my gain, I count but loss;
My former pride I call my shame,
And nail my glory to his cross.
3 Yes,--and I must, and will esteem
All things but loss for Jesus' sake;
Oh, may my soul be found in him,
And of his righteousness partake.
4 The best obedience of my hands
Dares not appear before thy throne;
But faith can answer thy demands,
By pleading what my Lord has done. Topics: Atonement Accepted; Christ Substitute Used With Tune: WARNER
Philippians 5:7-19
Jesus is forever mine
Author: Anne Steele Appears in 162 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: When sins and fears, prevailing, rise Lyrics: 1 When sins and fears, prevailing, rise,
And fainting hope almost expires,
To thee, O Lord, I lift my eyes;
To thee I breathe my soul's desires.
2 Art thou not mine, my living Lord?
And can my hope, my comfort die?
'Tis fixed on thine almighty word--
That word which built the earth and sky.
3 If my immortal Saviour lives,
Then my immortal life is sure;
His word a firm foundation gives;
Here may I build and rest secure.
4 Here, O my soul, thy trust repose;
If Jesus is for ever mine,
Not death itself--that last of foes--
Shall break a union so divine. Topics: Christians Privileges; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: PARK STREET
Jesus is forever mine
O God, unseen, yet ever near
Appears in 134 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1-16 Topics: The Church The Lord's Supper
O God, unseen, yet ever near
Come down, O Love divine
Author: Bianco da Siena, d. 1434; Richard Frederick Littledale, 1833-1890 Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Topics: The Gift and Work of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY
Come down, O Love divine
Are Ye Able
Author: Earl Marlatt, b. 1892 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 89 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 First Line: "Are ye able," said the Master Lyrics: 1 "Are ye able," said the Master,
"To be crucified with Me?"
"Yea," the sturdy dreamers answered,
"To the death we follow Thee."
Refrain
Lord, we are able:
Our spirits are Thine.
Remold them, make us
Like Thee, divine.
Thy guiding radiance
Above us shall be
A beacon to God
To love and loyalty.
2 "Are ye able to remember,
When a thief lifts up his eyes,
That His pardoned soul is worthy
Of a place in paradise?" [Refrain]
3 "Are ye able, when the shadows
Close around you with the sod,
To believe that spirit triumphs,
To commend your soul to God?" [Refrain]
4 "Are ye able?" still the Master
Whispers down eternity.
And heroic spirits answer,
Now, as then in Galilee, [Refrain]
Amen. Used With Tune: BEACON HILL
Are Ye Able
In vain we seek for peace with God
Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 87 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Lyrics: 1 In vain we seek for peace with God
By methods of our own;
Blest Saviour! nothing but thy blood
Can bring us near the throne.
2 The threatenings of thy broken law
Impress the soul with dread:
If God his sword of vengeance draw,
It strikes the spirit dead.
3 But thine atoning sacrifice
Hath answered all demands;
And peace and pardon from the skies
Are offered by thy hands.
4 'Tis by thy death we live, O Lord,
'Tis on thy cross we rest:
For ever be thy love adored,
Thy name forever blest. Topics: The Christian System Atonement; By Thy Death We Live
In vain we seek for peace with God
Built on the Rock
Author: Nikolai Fredrik Severin Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Carl Döving, 1867-1937 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-16 First Line: Built on the rock the Church shall stand Lyrics: 1 Built on the Rock the Church shall stand
Even when steeples are falling.
Crumbled have spires in ev'ry land;
Bells still are chiming and calling,
Calling the young and old to rest,
But above all the soul distressed,
Longing for rest everlasting.
2 Surely in temples made with hands
God, the Most High, is not dwelling;
High above earth His temple stands,
All earthly temples excelling.
Yet He who dwells in heav'n above
Chooses to live with us in love,
Making our bodies His temple.
3 We are God's house of living stones,
Built for His own habitation.
He through baptismal grace us owns
Heirs of His wondrous salvation.
Were we but two His name to tell,
Yet He would deign with us to dwell
With all His grace and His favor.
4 Here stands the font before our eyes,
Telling how God has received us.
Th'altar recalls Christ's sacrifice
And what His Supper here gives us.
Here sound the Scriptures that proclaim
Christ yesterday, today, the same,
And evermore, our Redeemer.
5 Grant, then, O God, Your will be done,
That, when the church bells are ringing,
Many in saving faith may come
Where Christ His message is bringing:
"I know MY own; My own know Me.
You, not the world, My face shall see.
My peace I leave with you. Amen."
Topics: House of God Used With Tune: KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS
Built on the Rock
On this stone now laid with prayer
Author: John Pierpont, 1785-1866 Appears in 40 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Topics: Dedication Buildings, Organs, Cornerstones; God's House; Sin; Holy Spirit; Truth; Special Subjects and Occasions Anniversaries and Dedication Used With Tune: PLEYEL'S HYMN
On this stone now laid with prayer
In Christ Alone
Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 First Line: In Christ alone my hope is found Topics: Atonement; Incarnation; Jesus Christ Resurrection of Used With Tune: IN CHRIST ALONE
In Christ Alone
We Would Be Building
Author: Purd E. Deitz Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 First Line: We would be building; temples still undone Topics: Christ Teacher; Commitment; Purpose; Unity; Youth, Hymns for; Church, The Youth, Hymns for Used With Tune: FINLANDIA
We Would Be Building
We sing the glorious conquest
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10 Lyrics: 1 We sing the glorious conquest
before Damascus gate,
when Saul, the church's spoiler,
came breathing threats and hate;
the ravening wolf rushed forward
full early to the prey;
but lo, the Shepherd met him,
and bound him fast to-day.
*2 O glory most excelling
that smote across his path,
O light that pierced and blinded
the zealot in his wrath,
O voice that spake within him
the calm reproving word,
O love that sought and held him
the bondman of his Lord!
3 O wisdom, ordering all things
in order strong and sweet,
what nobler spoil was ever
cast at the Victor's feet?
What wiser master-builder
e'er wrought at thine employ
than he, till now so furious
your building to destroy?
4 Lord, teach thy church the lesson,
still in her darkest hour
of weakness and of danger
to trust thy hidden power:
thy grace by ways mysterious
the wrath of man can bind,
and in thy boldest foeman
thy chosen saint can find. Topics: Saints St. Paul Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE
We sing the glorious conquest
All depends on our possessing
Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 Lyrics: 1 All depends on our possessing
God's free grace and constant blessing,
though all earthly wealth depart.
They who trust with faith unshaken
by their God are not forsaken
and will keep a dauntless heart.
2 He who to this day has fed me
and to many joys has led me,
is and ever shall be mine.
He who always gently schools me
and who daily guides and rules me,
will remain my help divine.
3 When with sorrow I am stricken,
hope my heart anew will quicken,
all my longing shall be stilled.
To God's lovingkindness tender
soul and body I surrender,
for on him alone I build.
4 Well he knows what best to grant me;
all the longing hopes that haunt me,
joy and sorrow, have their day.
I shall doubt your wisdom never;
as God wills, so be it ever;
I commit to him my way.
5 If my days on earth he lengthen,
God my weary steps will strengthen;
all my trust in him I place.
Things of earth are not abiding,
like a stream away are gliding;
safe I anchor in his grace. Topics: Blessing; Comfort; Grace; Grief; Protection; Providence; The way; Trust in God; Wisdom Used With Tune: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN Text Sources: Anon. in Gesang-buch, Nuremberg, 1676
All depends on our possessing
Our Father, by whose servants
Author: George Wallace Briggs Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-11 Topics: Old Age; Anniversaries; God Unchangeable; Harvest; God's House; Eternal Life; Mercy; Praise; Unity; Witnessing; Special Subjects and Occasions Anniversaries and Dedication Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Our Father, by whose servants
We Trust in You, Our Shield
Author: Edith G. Cherry, 19th C. Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: We trust in you, our shield and our defender Lyrics: 1 We trust in you, our shield and our defender;
we do not fight alone against the foe:
strong in your strength, safe in your keeping tender,
we trust in you, and in your name we go.
2 We trust in you, O captain of salvation--
in your dear name, all other names above:
Jesus, our righteousness, our sure foundation,
our prince of glory and our king of love.
3 We go in faith, our own great weakness feeling,
and needing more each day your grace to know;
yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing,
"We trust in you, and in your name we go."
4 We trust in you, our shield and our defender:
yours is the battle--yours shall be the praise!
When passing through the gates of dazzling splendor,
victors, we rest in you through endless days. Topics: Jesus Christ Deliverer; Assurance; Commitment; Believing Faith; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Jesus Christ Names; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Trust Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY
We Trust in You, Our Shield
Creator of the Earth and Skies
Author: David W. Hughes (1911-1967) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Topics: Ash Wednesday; Lent (season); Repentance Used With Tune: UFFINGHAM
Creator of the Earth and Skies
Not far beyond the sea nor high
Author: George Bradford Caird, 1917-1984 Meter: 8.8.6 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Topics: The Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: MANNA
Not far beyond the sea nor high
Come, Ever Blessed Spirit, Come
Author: Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Lyrics: 1 Come, ever blessed Spirit, come,
and make thy servants' hearts thy home;
may each a living temple be,
hallowed for ever, Lord, to thee.
2 Enrich that temple's holy shrine
with sevenfold gifts of grace divine:
with wisdom, light and knowledge bless,
strength, counsel, fear, and godliness.
3 O Trinity in Unity,
one only God and persons three,
in whom, through whom, by whom we live,
to Thee we praise and glory give:
4 So grant us to receive thy grace,
that we may see thy glorious face,
and ever with the heavenly host
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: Pentecost Used With Tune: DISTRESS
Come, Ever Blessed Spirit, Come
Now I have Found the Firm Foundation
Author: Johann A. Rothe Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Lyrics: 1 Now I have found the firm foundation
Which holds mine anchor ever sure;
’Twas laid before the world’s creation
In Christ my Savior’s wounds secure;
Foundation which unmoved shall stay
When heav’n and earth will pass away.
2 It is that mercy never ending
Which human wisdom far transcends,
Of Him who, loving arms extending,
To wretched sinners condescends;
Whose heart with pity still doth break
Whether we seek Him or forsake.
3 Our ruin God hath not intended,
For our salvation He hath yearned;
For this His Son to earth descended
And then to heav’n again returned;
For this so patient evermore
He knocketh at our heart’s closed door.
4 O depth of love, to me revealing
The sea where my sins disappear!
In Christ my wounds find perfect healing,
There is no condemnation here;
For Jesus’ blood through earth and skies
Forever "Mercy! Mercy!" cries.
5 I never will forget this crying;
In faith I’ll trust it all my days,
And when o’er all my sins I’m sighing,
Into the Father’s heart I’ll gaze;
For there is always to be found
Free mercy without end and bound.
6 Though I be robbed of every pleasure
That makes my soul and body glad
And be deprived of earthly treasure
And be forsaken, lone, and sad,
Though my desire for help seem vain,
His mercy shall with me remain.
7 Though earthly trials should oppress me
And cares from day to day increase;
Though earth’s vain things should sore distress me
And rob me of my Savior’s peace;
Though I be brought down to the dust,
Still in His mercy I will trust.
8 When all my deeds I am reviewing,
The deeds that I admire the most,
I find in all my thought and doing
That there is naught whereof to boast.
Yet this sweet comfort shall abide--
In mercy I can still confide.
9 Let mercy cause me to be willing
To bear my lot and not to fret.
While He my restless heart is stilling,
May I His mercy not forget!
Come weal, come woe, my heart to test,
His mercy is my only rest.
10 I’ll stand upon this firm foundation
As long as I on earth remain;
This shall engage my meditation
While I the breath of life retain;
And then, when face to face with Thee,
I’ll sing of mercy, great and free.
Amen. Topics: Faith and Justification Used With Tune: O DASS ICH TAUSEND Text Sources: Tr. composite
Now I have Found the Firm Foundation
Christ Is the Foundation
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell, 1811-1875 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Topics: Church; Community; Dedication of Buildings, etc.; Hope; Supplication; Worship Used With Tune: PENITENCE
Christ Is the Foundation
Build My Life
Author: Brett Younker; Karl Martin; Kirby Kaple; Matt Redman; Pat Barret Meter: Irregular Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 First Line: Worthy of ev'ry song Refrain First Line: Holy, there is no one like you Topics: Faith; God Mystery and Holiness of; God Power of; Music; Worship Used With Tune: WORTHY OF EVERY SONG
Build My Life
Seek Where You May to Find a Way
Author: Georg Weissel, 1590-1635; Arthur P. Voss, 1899-1955 Meter: 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: Seek where you may Topics: Discipleship Used With Tune: SUCH, WER DA WILL
Seek Where You May to Find a Way
I Know My Faith Is Founded
Author: Erdmann Neumeister, 1671-1756 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Lyrics: 1 I know my faith is founded
on Jesus Christ, my God and Lord;
and this my faith confessing,
unmoved I stand upon his Word.
Our reason cannot fathom
the truth of God profound;
who trusts in worldly wisdom
relies on shifting ground.
God's Word is all-sufficient,
it makes divinely sure,
and, trusting in its wisdom,
my faith shall rest secure.
2 Increase my faith, dear Savior,
for Satan seeks by night and day
to rob me of this treasure
and take my hope of bliss away.
But, Lord, with you beside me
I shall be undismayed;
and led by your good Spirit,
I shall be unafraid.
Abide with me, O Savior,
a firmer faith bestow;
then I shall bid defiance
to ev'ry evil foe.
3 In faith, Lord, let me serve you;
though persecution, grief, and pain
should seek to overwhelm me,
let me a steadfast trust retain.
And then at my departure,
at home with you I'll be,
and there will I inherit
all you have promised me.
In life and death, Lord, keep me
until your heav'n I gain,
where I by your great mercy
the end of faith attain. Topics: Trust Used With Tune: NUN LOB, MEIN SEEL Text Sources: Tr.: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
I Know My Faith Is Founded
Die Kirche steht gegründet
Author: Anna Thekla von Weling; Samuel John Stone Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Topics: Lieder zum Gottesdienst Ökumene Used With Tune: [Die Kirche steht gegründet]
Die Kirche steht gegründet
On What Foundation?
Author: P. P. Bliss Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: On what foundation do you build, neighbor Refrain First Line: On what foundation do you build, neighbor Lyrics: 1 On what foundation do you build, neighbor,
Your hopes for the future fair?
Do your walls reach down to the rock below,
And rest securely there?
Sad wrecks be 'round you on the sand, neighbor,
The floods and the storms are near;
Will the strong blast hurl to the earth thy walls,
Or blanch thy cheek with fear?
Chorus:
On what foundation do you build, neighbor,
Your hopes for the future fair?
Do your walls reach down to the rock below,
And rest securely there?
2 On sure foundation would you build, neighbor?
Take heed to the Lord's commands;
Ever fast and firm, while the storms go by,
This Rock of Ages stands.
Alas, what folly 'tis to build, neighbor,
A mansion so fair, so grand,
With its costly walls and its lofty towers,
On Sin's delusive sand! [Chorus] Used With Tune: [On what foundation do you build, neighbor]
On What Foundation?
For many years, O God of grace
Author: William M. Czamanske, 1873- Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Topics: Anniversaries; Children; Communion Service; Faith; God's House; Marriage; Word of God; Special Subjects and Occasions Anniversaries and Dedication Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
For many years, O God of grace
We, the Lord's People
Author: John E. Bowers (1923-) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 First Line: We, the Lord's people, heart and voice uniting Topics: Morning; Church; Eucharist; Gathering of the Community; Jesus, the Priest; Sunday Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
We, the Lord's People
Ew'ger Vater im Himmelreich
Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Topics: Vom christlichen Leben und Wandel
Ew'ger Vater im Himmelreich
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