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What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Author: Joseph M. Scriven Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,693 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
oh, what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
3 Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge!
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you;
you will find a solace there.
Topics: Brevity & Frailty of Life; Temptation & Trial; Songs for Children Hymns; Walk with God; Afflictions; Assurance; Brevity & Frailty of Life; Prayer; Promises; Walk with God Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Now thank we all our God
Author: Martin Rinkart (1586-1649); Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 688 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God,
with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things has done,
in whom his world rejoices;
who from our mothers' arms
has blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love,
and still is ours today.
2 Oh, may this bounteous God
through all our life be near us,
with ever-joyful hearts
and blessèd peace to cheer us,
to keep us in his grace,
and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all ills
in this world and the next.
3 All praise and thanks to God
who reigns in highest heaven --
the Father and the Son
and Spirit -- now be given:
the one, eternal God,
whom earth and heaven adore;
for thus it was, is now,
and shall be evermore. Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; Family and Friends; God in Trinity; Mothering Sunday; Providence Used With Tune: NUN DANKET
Now thank we all our God
When Jesus Comes
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 264 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 First Line: When Jesus comes to reward His servants Refrain First Line: Oh, can we say, we are ready Used With Tune: [When Jesus comes to reward His servants]
When Jesus Comes
Love Divine, all loves excelling
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,864 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Topics: The Christian Life Holiness and Aspiration Used With Tune: FALFIELD
Love Divine, all loves excelling
All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Lyrics: 1 All praise to our redeeming Lord,
Who joins us by His grace,
And bids us, each to each restored,
Together seek His face.
2 He bids us build each other up;
And, gathered into one,
To our high calling’s glorious hope,
We hand in hand go on.
3 The kiss of peace to each we give—
A pledge of Christian love;
In love, while here on earth we'll live,
In love we'll dwell above.
4 And if our fellowship below,
In Jesus is so sweet,
What height of rapture shall we know
When round His throne we meet. Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Ordinances Holy Kiss Used With Tune: AZMON
All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord
For Your Gift of God the Spirit
Author: Margaret Clarkson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Lyrics: 1 For your gift of God the Spirit,
power to make our lives anew,
pledge of life and hope of glory,
Savior, we would worship you.
Crowning gift of resurrection
sent from your ascended throne,
fullness of the very Godhead,
come to make your life our own.
2 He who in creation's dawning
brooded on the lifeless deep,
still across our nature's darkness
moves to wake our souls from sleep,
moves to stir, to draw, to quicken,
thrusts us through with sense of sin;
brings to birth and seals and fills us
saving Advocate within.
3 He, himself the living Author,
wakes to life the sacred Word,
reads with us its holy pages
and reveals our risen Lord.
He it is who works within us,
teaching rebel hearts to pray,
he whose holy intercessions
rise for us both night and day.
4 He, the mighty God, indwells us;
his to strengthen, help, empower;
his to overcome the tempter
ours to call in danger's hour.
In his strength we dare to battle
all the raging hosts of sin,
and by him alone we conquer
foes without and foes within.
5 Father, grant your Holy Spirit
in our hearts may rule today,
grieved not, quenched not, but unhindered,
work in us his sovereign way.
Fill us with your holy fullness,
God the Father, Spirit, Son;
in us, through us, then, forever,
shall your perfect will be done.
Topics: Intercession of Christ; Illumination; Temptation & Trial; Will of God; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Church; Creation; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Intercession of Christ; Temptation & Trial; Will of God; Word of God Used With Tune: BLAENWERN
For Your Gift of God the Spirit
Soldiers of Christ, arise! And put your armor on
Author: C. Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 895 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise!
And put your armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through his beloved Son.
2 Strong in the Lord of Hosts,
And in his mighty power;
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts,
Is more than conqueror.
3 Stand, then, in his great might,
With all his strength endued;
But take, to army you for the fight,
The panoply of God.
4 Leave no unguarded place,
No weakness of the soul;
Take every virtue, every grace,
And fortify the whole.
5 That having all things done,
And all your conflicts past,
You may o'ercome through Christ alone,
And stand entire at last. Topics: The Christian Life Courage and Triumph; Be Strong in the Lord
Soldiers of Christ, arise! And put your armor on
Pray without ceasing
Appears in 285 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 First Line: Pray'r was appointed to convey Lyrics: 1 Pray'r was appointed to convey
The Blessings God designs to give,
Long as they live should Christians pray;
For only while they pray they live.
2 The Christian's Heart his Pray'r indites,
He speaks as prompted from within,
The Spirit his Petitions writes;
And Christ receives, and gives it in.
3 And wilt thou in dead Silence lie,
When Christ stands waiting for thy Pray'r?
My Soul thou hast a Friend on High;
Arise and try thy Int'rest there.
4 If Pains afflict, or Wrongs oppress;
If Cares distract, if Fears dismay;
If Guilt deject, if Sin distress;
Thy Remedy's before Thee, pray.
5 'Tis pray'r Supports the Soul that's weak;
Tho' Thought be broken, Language lame,
Pray; if thou can'st, or can'st not speak;
But pray with Faith in Jesu's Name.
6 Depend on him; thou can'st not fail,
Make all thy Wants and Wishes known;
Fear not; his Merits must prevail;
Ask what thou wilt, it shall be done. Topics: Before Sermon
Pray without ceasing
The well-fought day
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 First Line: Pray, without ceasing pray Topics: Christ Captain of Salvation; Christ Power of; Christians Conquerors through Christ; Christians Warfare of; Devils, enemies of God and his saints; Heavenly Guest Hosts of; Holy Spirit Invitations of; Prayer Unceasing
The well-fought day
Mi Espíritu, Alma y Cuerpo
Author: H. C. E. Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Refrain First Line: Mi todo a Dios consagro En Cristo Used With Tune: [Mi espíritu, alma y cuerpo]
Mi Espíritu, Alma y Cuerpo
God Be with You Till We Meet Again
Author: Jeremiah Eames Rankin Meter: 9.8.8.9 Appears in 1,172 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again;
Loving counsels guide, uphold you,
With a Shepherd's care enfold you:
God be with you till we meet again.
2 God be with you till we meet again;
Unseen wings protecting hide you,
Daily manna still provide you:
God be with you till we meet again.
3 God be with you till we meet again;
When life’s perils thick confound you;
Put unfailing arms around you:
God be with you till we meet again.
4 God be with you till we meet again;
Keep love’s banner floating o’er you,
Strike death’s threatening wave before you:
God be with you till we meet again.
Topics: God Protection Used With Tune: RANDOLPH
God Be with You Till We Meet Again
Holy Ghost, with Light Divine
Author: Andrew Reed Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 779 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Lyrics: 1 Holy Ghost, with light divine
Shine upon this heart of mine;
Chase the shades of night away,
Turn the darkness into day.
2 Let me see my Savior's face,
Let me all His beauties trace;
Show those glorious truths to me
Which are only known to Thee.
3 Holy Ghost, with pow'r divine
Cleanse this guilty heart of mine;
In Thy mercy pity me,
From sin's bondage set me free.
4 Holy Ghost, with joy divine
Cheer this saddened heart of mine;
Yield a sacred, settled peace,
Let it grow and still increase.
5 Holy Spirit, all divine,
Dwell within this heart of mine;
Cast down every idol throne,
Reign supreme, and reign alone.
6 See, to Thee I yield my heart,
Shed Thy life through every part;
A pure temple I would be,
Wholly dedicate to Thee.
Amen. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Used With Tune: LIGHT DIVINE
Holy Ghost, with Light Divine
I bind unto myself today
Author: St. Patrick (372-466); Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Appears in 68 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Lyrics: 1 I bind unto myself today
the strong Name of the Trinity;
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three.
2 I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's Incarnation;
his baptism in the Jordan river;
his death on cross for my salvation;
his bursting from the spicèd tomb;
his riding up the heavenly way;
his coming at the day of doom:
I bind unto myself today.
3 I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the star-lit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea
around the old eternal rocks.
4 I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward,
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
[verse 5 is printed separately under 639b and 639c]
6 I bind unto myself the name,
the strong Name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three in One, and One in Three,
of whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation:
salvation is of Christ the Lord. Amen. Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; The Church Celebrates Confirmation; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Used With Tune: ST. PATRICK
I bind unto myself today
Soon and Very Soon
Author: Andre Crouch Meter: Irregular Appears in 58 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2 First Line: Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King Used With Tune: SOON AND VERY SOON
Soon and Very Soon
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 Thessalonians 5:16 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 her midst as gift and sign:
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
3 With the healing of division,
with the ceaseless voice of prayer,
with the power of love and witness,
with the peace beyond compare:
Come, Holy Spirit, come. Topics: Church; Holy Spirit gifts of; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Nature; Holy Spirit renewing Used With Tune: BRIDEGROOM
Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
Thanks to God for My Redeemer
Author: August L. Storm; Carl E. Backstrom Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God for my Redeemer,
thanks for all thou dost provide!
Thanks for times now but a memory,
thanks for Jesus by my side!
Thanks for pleasant, balmy springtime,
thanks for dark and stormy fall!
Thanks for tears by now forgotten,
thanks for peace within my soul!
2 Thanks for prayers that thou hast answered,
thanks for what thou dost deny!
Thanks for storms that I have weathered,
thanks for all Thou dost supply!
Thanks for pain, and thanks for pleasure,
thanks for comfort in despair!
Thanks for grace that none can measure,
thanks for love beyond compare!
3 Thanks for roses by the wayside,
thanks for thorns their stems contain!
Thanks for home and thanks for fireside,
thanks for hope, that sweet refrain!
Thanks for joy and thanks for sorrow,
thanks for heavenly peace with thee!
Thanks for hope in the tomorrow,
thanks through all eternity.
Topics: Pleasure; Pleasure; Thankfulness; Changing Year Used With Tune: TACK, O GUD
Thanks to God for My Redeemer
View the present through the promise
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (b. 1945) Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.8.8.5 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Topics: Christ Risen Coming Again; Our Response to Christ In Discipleship; Discipleship Used With Tune: FRANKLIN PARK
View the present through the promise
Bendiciones Finales (Cierre del culto)
Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:28 First Line: En Señor te bendiga y te guarde Topics: Música Litúrgica; Liturgical Music
Bendiciones Finales (Cierre del culto)
When all thy mercies, O my God
Author: Joseph Addison, 1672-1719 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,001 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Lyrics: 1 When all thy mercies, O my God,
my rising soul surveys,
transported with the view, I'm lost
in wonder, love, and praise.
2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
thy tender care bestowed,
before my infant heart conceived
from whom those comforts flowed.
3 When in the slippery paths of youth
with heedless steps I ran,
thine arm unseen conveyed me safe,
and led me up to man.
*4 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
my daily thanks employ,
and not the least a cheerful heart
which tastes those gifts with joy.
5 Through every period of my life
thy goodness I'll pursue,
and after death in distant worlds
the glorious theme renew.
6 Through all eternity to thee,
a joyful song I'll raise;
for O, eternity's too short
to utter all thy praise. Topics: Proper 13 Year C; Proper 19 Year B Used With Tune: CONTEMPLATION
When all thy mercies, O my God
When Morning Gilds the Skies
Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 700 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 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 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!
3 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!
4 Be this, while life is mine,
my canticle divine:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Be this the eternal song
through all the ages long:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Topics: Celebrating Time; Comfort; Morning; Praise; Evening Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: German hymn, c. 1800
When Morning Gilds the Skies
Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts
Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 559 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the joy of loving hearts,
true source of life, our lives sustain;
from the best bliss that earth imparts,
we turn unfilled to you again.
2 Your truth unchanged has ever stood;
you rescue those who on you call:
to those yet seeking, you are good;
to those who find you, all in all.
3 We taste of you, the living bread,
and long to feast upon you still.
We drink from you, the fountain-head,
our thirsty souls from you we fill.
4 Our restless spirits long for you,
however may our lot be cast,
glad when your gracious smile we view,
blessed when our faith can hold you fast.
5 Jesus, forever with us stay:
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away;
shed through the world your holy light. Topics: Eucharist; Eucharist; Yearning; Bread Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Latin, 12th cent.
Jesus, the Joy of Loving Hearts
Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose
Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 7.7.7.3 Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Refrain First Line: Watch and pray Topics: Activity Used With Tune: VIGILATE
Christian, Seek Not Yet Repose
This day God gives me
Author: James Quinn, 1919- Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 Topics: Creation; Evil; Holy Spirit; Morning; Pilgrimage; Providence; Saints Days and Holy Days Any Saint; Saints Days and Holy Days St Michael and All Angels; Trust in God Used With Tune: MANY MANSIONS Text Sources: 'St Patrick's Breastplate'
This day God gives me
Go Forth for God
Author: John R. Peacey Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 First Line: Go forth for God, go to the world in peace Topics: Close of Worship; Close of Worship; Walk with God Used With Tune: ANIMA CHRISTI Text Sources: English Praise, 1975, (rev. in), alt.
Go Forth for God
Tree of Life and awesome mystery
Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:10 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Discipleship; Human Dignity; Jesus cross; Renewal Used With Tune: THOMAS
Tree of Life and awesome mystery
Give thanks for life, the measure of our days
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Lyrics: 1 Give thanks for life, the measure of our days,
mortal, we pass through beauty that decays,
yet sing to God our hope, our love, our praise:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
2 Give thanks for those whose lives shone with a light
caught from the Christ-flame, gleaming through the night,
who touched the truth, who burned for what is right:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
3 Give thanks for all, our living and our dead,
thanks for the love by which our life is fed,
a love not changed by time or death or dread:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
4 Give thanks for hope that, like the seed of grain
lying in darkness, does its life retain
to rise in glory, growing green again:
Alleluia, Alleluia! Topics: The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving; The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Communion of Saints; Funerals general Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE
Give thanks for life, the measure of our days
As Sons of the Day and Daughters of Light
Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-23 Lyrics: 1 As sons of the day and daughters of light,
no longer we sleep like creatures of night,
for Jesus has died that with him we may live;
by all he has given we learn how to give.
2 One body in Christ, let all play their part:
the lazy be warned, the timid take heart;
let those who are hurt never pay back with wrong,
but serve one another: together be strong!
3 Be constant in prayer, at all time rejoice,
in all things give thanks--let God hear your voice!
Alive to the Spirit, alert to the word,
test all things, and hold to what pleases the Lord.
4 May God who first called, gave peace and made whole,
preserve us from fault in body and soul;
our Lord Jesus Christ keep us firm in his grace
until at his coming we meet face to face.
Topics: Challenge; Church Fellowship; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM
As Sons of the Day and Daughters of Light
Rejoice Forevermore
Author: Daniel S. Warner Meter: 7.7.9.7.7.9.7.7.7.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16 First Line: From my soul and all within Refrain First Line: Oh, rejoice forevermore Lyrics: 1 From my soul and all within,
Let eternal music spring;
Melodies of love and gratitude,
To our Father’s name above,
And the Son of heaven’s love,
Who hath made in us His sweet abode.
Refrain:
Oh, rejoice forevermore,
For He’s washed our garments white;
Oh, rejoice forevermore,
In this blessed evening light.
2 In our happy souls a voice
Bids us evermore rejoice,
And again rejoice, ye royal seed!
Oh, we cannot cease to sing
Praises to our heav’nly King,
For the love of God we feel indeed. [Refrain]
3 Hallelujah! we are free,
Children of the jubilee,
And we’ll sound the golden harps of God;
All is bright, supernal day,
And our tears are wiped away,
Through the precious all-atoning blood. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [From my soul and all within] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Rejoice_Forevermore); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (210); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (487)
Rejoice Forevermore
My soul be on thy guard
Author: Heath Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,365 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Lyrics: 1 My soul, be on thy guard;
Ten thousand foes arise;
The hosts of sin are pressing hard
To draw thee from the skies.
2 Oh, watch, and fight, and pray;
The battle ne'er give o'er;
Renew it boldly every day,
And help divine implore.
3 Ne'er think the victory won,
Nor lay thine armor down:
Thy arduous work will not be done
Till thou obtain thy crown.
4 Fight on, my soul, till death
Shall bring thee to thy God:
He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,
To his divine abode. Topics: The Christian Life Courage and Triumph; Watch!
My soul be on thy guard
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 866 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Refrain First Line: "Come home, come home! Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me.
See, on the portals he’s waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
“Come home, come home!
You who are weary, come home.”
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, “O sinner, come home!”
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]
Topics: Confession; Forgiveness; Invitation; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Repentance Used With Tune: SOFTLY AND TENDERLY
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
I know that my Redeemer lives
Author: Samuel Medley (1738-1799) Appears in 470 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives,
glory, hallelujah!
What joy and peace this sentence gives,
glory, hallelujah!
Shout on, pray on, we're gaining ground,
glory, hallelujah!
The dead's alive and the lost is found,
glory, hallelujah!
2 He lives, to bless me with his love,
glory, hallelujah!
He lives, to plead for me above,
glory, hallelujah!
He lives, my hungry soul to feed,
glory, hallelujah!
He lives to help in time of need,
glory, hallelujah!
3 He lives, all glory to his name,
glory, hallelujah!
He lives, my Saviour, still the same,
glory, hallelujah!
What joy the blest assurance gives,
glory, hallelujah!
I know that my Redeemer lives,
glory, hallelujah! Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Resurrection and Exaltation; Jesus Resurrection; Joy; Nurture Used With Tune: SHOUT ON
I know that my Redeemer lives
A few more years shall roll
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 382 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 Topics: The Christian Life Death, Resurrection and Judgment Used With Tune: LEOMINSTER
A few more years shall roll
Saviour, blessed Saviour
Author: Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 329 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Topics: The Christian Life Holiness and Aspiration Used With Tune: EDINA
Saviour, blessed Saviour
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
Author: Francis Harold Rowley, 1854-1952 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24 First Line: I will sing the wondrous story Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: CALON LÂN
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Author: Henry van Dyke Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 268 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,
Opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day.
2 All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain,
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
3 Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the Joy divine.
4 Mortals, join the happy chorus
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o'er us,
Brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us Sun-ward
In the triumph song of life.
Amen. Topics: Worship Adoration and Praise; Adoration and Praise; Fellowship; God Nature, in; Joy; Love and Communion; Nature Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
This, this is the God we adore
Author: Joseph Hart, 1712-68 Appears in 267 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Lyrics: 1 This, this is the God we adore;
our faithful, unchangeable friend;
whose love is as great as his power,
and neither knows measures nor end.
2 'Tis Jesus the first and the last
whose Spirit shall guide us safe home;
we'll praise him for all that is past,
and trust him for all that's to come. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Close of the Year; Faith; Faithfulness of God; God's Love to Us; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Opening of the Year; Trust in God Used With Tune: LEURA
This, this is the God we adore
Count Your Blessings (Chorus)
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 9.9.9.11 Appears in 256 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 First Line: Count your blessings, name them one by one Lyrics: 1 Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, see what God has done!
2 Count your blessings, name them two by two,
Count your blessings, see what God can do!
Count your blessings, name them two by two,
Count your many blessings, see what God can do!
3 Count your blessings, name them three by three,
Count your blessings, see what God has done for me!
Count your blessings, name them three by three,
Count your many blessings, see what God has done for me!
4 Count your blessings, name them four by four,
Count your blessings, count them more and more!
Count your blessings, name them four by four,
Count your many blessings, count them more and more!
5 Count your blessings, name them five by five,
Count your blessings, see that God is alive!
Count your blessings, name them five by five,
Count your many blessings, see that God is alive!
6 Count your blessings, name them six by six,
Count your blessings, see what God can fix!
Count your blessings, name them six by six,
Count your many blessings, see what God can fix!
7 Count your blessings, name them seven by seven,
Count your blessings, count them all the way to heaven!
Count your blessings, name them seven by seven,
Count your many blessings, count them all the way to heaven! Used With Tune: [Count your blessings, name them one by one] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Count_Your_Blessings_Chorus); Timeless Truths Publications, Sing unto the Lord (44)
Count Your Blessings (Chorus)
Say, sinner hath a voice within
Author: Mrs. Ann B. Hyde Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 231 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Used With Tune: SALEM
Say, sinner hath a voice within
Father of mercies, bow thine ear
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 194 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Topics: The Church Institutions; Installation; Ministry Prayer for ; Pastor Prayed for
Father of mercies, bow thine ear
Moment by Moment
Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 150 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 First Line: Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine Refrain First Line: Moment by moment I'm kept in his love Lyrics: 1 Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine;
living with Jesus, a new life divine;
looking to Jesus till glory doth shine,
moment by moment, O Lord, I am thine.
Refrain:
Moment by moment I'm kept in his love;
moment by moment I've life from above;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine;
moment by moment, O Lord, I am thine.
2 Never a trial that he is not there,
never a burden that he doth not bear,
never a sorrow that he doth not share,
moment by moment, I'm under his care; [Refrain]
3 Never a weakness that he doth not feel,
never a sickness that he cannot heal;
moment by moment, in woe or in weal,
Jesus, my Savior, abides with me still. [Refrain]
Topics: The Christian Life God's Refreshing Grace; Abiding in Christ; Union with Christ Used With Tune: WHITTLE
Moment by Moment
The world is very evil
Author: Rev. John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Bernard of Cluny Appears in 120 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 Topics: Heaven Home; Judgment; Watchfulness and Prayer Used With Tune: PEARSALL
The world is very evil
Father, we praise you, now the night is over
Author: Percy Dearmer Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 82 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Lyrics: 1 Father, we praise you, now the night is over;
active and watchful, stand we all before you;
singing, we offer prayer and meditation:
thus we adore you.
2 Monarch of all things, fit us for your mansions;
banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending;
bring us to heaven, where your saints united
joy without ending.
3 All holy Father, Son, and equal Spirit,
Trinity blessed, send us your salvation;
yours is the glory, gleaming and resounding
through all creation. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the morning and evening; The Being of God Holy and One; Adoration Of God; Eternal Life; God in Trinity Used With Tune: CHRISTE SANCTORUM Text Sources: 10th century or earlier
Father, we praise you, now the night is over
I bless the Christ of God
Author: Horatius Bonar (1808— ) Appears in 74 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 Topics: Assurance Declared; Christians Christ the Life of; Conversion; Faith Assurance of; Gratitude; Praise To Christ; Sinners Rejoicing in Hope; Sinners Song of Praise Used With Tune: BRADEN
I bless the Christ of God
Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him
Author: Thomas Kelly Meter: 8.8.8.5 Appears in 70 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Lyrics: 1 Praise the Savior, ye who know him!
Who can tell how much we owe him?
Gladly let us render to him
All we are and have.
2 Jesus is the name that charms us,
he for conflict fits and arms us;
nothing moves and nothing harms us
while we trust in him.
3 Trust in him, ye saints, forever,
he is faithful, changing never;
neither force nor guile can sever
those he loves from him.
4 Keep us, Lord, O keep us cleaving
to thyself and still believing,
till the hour of our receiving
promised joys with thee.
5 Then we shall be where we would be,
then we shall be what we should be;
things that are not now, nor could be,
soon shall be our own.
Topics: Perseverance; The Christian Life Trust in God; Abiding in Christ; Christ Name of Used With Tune: ACCLAIM
Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him
God Be in My Head
Meter: 12.10.10.10.11 Appears in 67 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 First Line: God be in my head, and in my understanding Lyrics: God be in my head, and in my understanding;
God be in mine eyes, and in my looking;
God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;
God be in my heart, and in my thinking;
God be at mine end, and at my departing. Topics: Benedictions; Musical Responses to Prayer Used With Tune: FIELD Text Sources: From the French, c. 1490; tr. Sarum Primer, 1514
God Be in My Head
O God, My Faithful God
Author: Johann Heermann, 1585-1647; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Lyrics: 1 O God, my faithful God,
true fountain ever-flowing,
without whom nothing is,
all perfect gifts bestowing:
give me a healthy frame,
and may I have within
a conscience free from blame,
a soul unstained by sin.
2 Give me the strength to do
with ready heart and willing,
whatever you command,
my calling here fulfilling -
to do it when I ought,
with all my strength; and bless
whatever I have wrought,
for you must give success.
3 Keep me from saying words
that later need recalling;
guard me, lest idle speech
may from my lips be falling;
but when, within my place
I must and ought to speak,
then to my words give grace
lest I offend the weak.
4 When dangers gather round,
oh keep me calm and fearless;
help me to bear the cross
when life seems dark and cheerless;
help me, as you have taught,
to love both great and small,
and, by your Spirit's might
to live at peace with all. Topics: God Faithfulness of; Supplication For Sanctification Used With Tune: DARMSTADT (WAS FRAG' ICH NACH DER WELT)
O God, My Faithful God
Your hand, O God, has guided
Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821-1891) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7 with refrain Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Lyrics: 1 Your hand, O God, has guided
your flock, from age to age;
the wondrous tale is written,
full clear, on every page;
your people owned your goodness,
and we their deeds record:
and both of this bear witness:
one Church, one Faith, one Lord.
2 Your heralds brought glad tidings
to greatest as to least;
they summoned all to hasten
and share the great King's feast;
and this was all their teaching,
in every deed and word,
to all alike proclaiming:
one Church, one Faith, one Lord.
3 Through many a day of darkness,
through many a scene of strife,
the faithful few fought bravely
to guard the nation's life.
Their Gospel of redemption,
sin pardoned, life restored,
was all in this enfolded:
one Church, one Faith, one Lord.
4 Your mercy will not fail us,
nor leave your work undone;
with your right hand to help us,
the victory shall be won;
by mortals and by angels
your name shall be adored,
and this shall be our anthem:
one Church, one Faith, one Lord. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Church Ministry; Church unity and ecumenism; Salvation and Redemption; Witness Used With Tune: THORNBURY
Your hand, O God, has guided
Just a Little Talk with Jesus
Author: Cleavant Derricks, b.1937 Meter: 6.6.12.6.6.12 with refrain Appears in 47 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:25 First Line: I once was lost in sin Refrain First Line: Have a little talk with Jesus Topics: Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Used With Tune: JUST A LITTLE TALK
Just a Little Talk with Jesus
Sent Forth by God's Blessing
Author: Omer Westendorf, 1916-1997 Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Topics: Evangelism; Grateful Living; Obedience to God's Will; Responses To Benediction; Unity in Christ; Elements of Worship Charge and Blessing Used With Tune: ASH GROVE
Sent Forth by God's Blessing
Give Thanks
Author: Henry Smith, b. 1952 Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 First Line: Give thanks with a grateful heart Topics: God's Providence; Grateful Living; Salvation; Thankfulness Used With Tune: GIVE THANKS
Give Thanks
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