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Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina A. von Schlegel; Jane L. Borthwick Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 178 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 First Line: Be still, my soul! The Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul! the Lord is on your side: bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul! Your best, your heavenly Friend thro' thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul! Your God will undertake to guide the future as he has the past; your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul! The waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while he dwelt below. 3 Be still, my soul! The hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul! When change and tears are past, all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Topics: Assurance; Calmness; Confidence; Cross of Believers; God Mystery; God Providence; Heaven Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Abide with me, Fast Falls the Eventide

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,677 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; change and decay in all around I see: O thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need thy presence every passing hour; what but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me. 4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me. 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom and point me to the skies: heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Topics: Eternal Life; Evening; Fears; God Changelessness; God Presence of Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

The voice of God goes out to all the world

Author: Luke Connaughton (1917-1979) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Promise of the Messiah; Justice and Peace; Kingdom of God Used With Tune: MORESTEAD

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 185 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Refrain First Line: Great is thy faithfulness! Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not; as thou has been thou forever wilt be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided-- great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain] 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS

Immortal, invisible, God only wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains, high soaring above thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render: O help us to see 'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee. Topics: God in mystery; Light; Providence Used With Tune: ST. DENIO (JOANNA)

How Firm a Foundation

Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 2,131 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 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 still leans 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: Trust and Guidance; Christ--Protection by; Christian year-All Saints; Deliverance; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: FOUNDATION Text Sources: J. Rippon's Selection of Hymns (1787), alt.

Sing we the praises of the great forerunner

Author: Paul the Deacon, 730-799; C. S. Phillips, 1883-1949 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Topics: Saints St. John the Baptist Used With Tune: LOBET DEN HERREN

Bright Jewels

Author: B. E. W. Meter: 11.8.11.8.8.8.11.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:17 First Line: When all the dear children are gathering home Refrain First Line: We shall be there in that morning Lyrics: 1 When all the dear children are gathering home, We shall be there, we shall be there; Bright jewels we’ll shine in that heavenly home, We shall be there, we shall be there. Refrain: We shall be there in that morning, We shall be there in that morning; When all the dear children are gathering home, We shall be there in that morning. 2 Bright jewels He’ll gather to shine in the sky, We shall be there, we shall be there; For this the dear Savior did suffer and die, We shall be there, we shall be there. [Refrain] 3 We’ll sing with the angels that heavenly song, We shall be there, we shall be there; Our voices with music His praise shall prolong, We shall be there, we shall be there. [Refrain] 4 We never shall part in that beautiful clime, We shall be there, we shall be there; So happy with Jesus in beauty sublime, We shall be there, we shall be there. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When all the dear children are gathering home] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Bright_Jewels); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (349); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (571)

All Shall Be Well

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (1926-) Meter: 4.6.4.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 First Line: All shall be well! Lyrics: 1 All shall be well! For on our Easter skies see Christ the sun of righteousness arise. 2 All shall be well! The sacrifice is made, the sinner freed, the price of pardon paid. 3 All shall be well! The cross and passion past, dark night is done, bright morning come at last. 4 All shall be well! Lift every voice on high; "Death has no more dominion but shall die." 5 Jesus alive! Rejoice and sing again; all shall be well for evermore, Amen! Topics: Easter (season); Funeral; Hope Used With Tune: SONG 46

Come Down, O Love Divine!

Author: Richard F. Littledale Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:2-3 First Line: Come down, O Love divine Lyrics: 1 Come down, O love divine! Seek out this soul of mine and visit it with your own ardor glowing: O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, and kindle it, your holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn, till earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its heat consuming; and let your glorious light shine ever on my sight, and make my pathway clear, by your illuming. 3 Let holy charity my outward vesture be, and lowliness become my inner clothing; true lowliness of heart which takes the humbler part, and for its own shortcomings weeps with loathing. 4 And so the yearning strong with which the soul will long shall far surpass the power of human telling; for none can guess its grace till we become the place in which the Holy Spirit makes his dwelling. Topics: Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Indweller; Aspiration; Confession; Holy Spirit Comforter; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Indweller; Humility; Love Our Love of Others Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY Text Sources: After Bianco da Siena, 15th C.; rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982

Christ is our corner-stone

Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 186 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:10 Lyrics: 1 Christ is our corner-stone, on him alone we build; with his true saints alone the courts of heaven 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 thou for evermore draw nigh; accept each faithful vow, and mark each suppliant sigh; in copious shower on all who pray each holy day thy blessings pour. 4 Here may we gain from heaven the grace which we implore; and may that grace, once given, be with us evermore, until that day when all the blest to endless rest are called away. Topics: Epiphany IV Year A; Lent III Year B; Proper 11 Year B; Proper 22 Year A; Dedication Festival; Dedication Used With Tune: HAREWOOD Text Sources: Latin, before 9th century

How Sure the Scriptures Are!

Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:2-3 First Line: How sure the Scriptures are Lyrics: 1 How sure the Scriptures are! God's vital, urgent word, as true as steel, and far more sharp than any sword: so deep and fine, at his control they pierce where soul and spirit join. 2 They test each human thought, refining like a fire; they measure what we ought to do and to desire: For God know all--exposed it lies before his eyes to whom we call. 3 Let those who hear his voice confronting them today, reject the tempting choice of doubting or delay: For God speaks still--his word is clear, so let us hear and do his will! Topics: Assurance; God Judge; Judgment; Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: DARWALL

Hail to the Lord who comes

Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord who comes, comes to his temple gate, not with his angel host, not in his kingly state: no shouts proclaim him nigh, no crowds his coming wait. 2 But borne upon the throne of Mary's gentle breast, watched by her duteous love, in her fond arms at rest; thus to his Father's house he comes, the heavenly guest. 3 There Joseph at her side in reverent wonder stands; and, filled with holy joy, old Simeon in his hands takes up the promised child, the glory of all lands. 4 Hail to the great First-born, whose ransom-price they pay, the Son before all worlds, the child of man to-day, that he might ransom us who still in bondage lay. 5 O Light of all the earth, thy children wait for thee: come to thy temples here, that we, from sin set free, before thy Father's face may all presented be. Topics: Atonement; Light; Mary; Other Saints and Festivals The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas); The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year C; The Presentation of Christ in the Temple Used With Tune: OLD 120TH

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 455 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, the Ancient of eternal days, the God of love! The Lord, the great I AM, by earth and heaven confessed we bow before his holy name forever blest. 2 He by his name has sworn, on this we shall depend, and as on eagles' wings upborne to heaven ascend. There we shall see his face, his power we shall adore and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 3 The goodly land I see, with peace and plenty blest, a land of sacred liberty and endless rest. There milk and honey flow, and oil and wine abound; the tree of life forever grows with mercy crowned. 4 There rules the Lord our King, the Lord our Righteousness, victorious over death and sin, the Prince of Peace. On Zion's sacred height his kingdom he maintains, and glorious with his saints in light forever reigns. 5 Triumphant hosts on high give thanks to God and sing, and "Holy, holy, holy" cry, "Almighty King!" Hail, Abraham's God and ours! One mighty hymn we raise. All power and majesty be yours and endless praise! Topics: Doxologies; Biblical Names & Places Abraham; King, God/Christ as; The New Creation; Angels; Biblical Names & Places Abraham; Doxologies; King, God/Christ as; New Creation Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Hebrew doxology (based on a )

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Newton Mann; Daniel ben Judah; Max Landsberg Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 65 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, All praised be His name, Who was, and is, and is to be, For aye the same! The one eternal God, Ere aught that now appears; The First, the Last: beyond all thought His timeless years! 2 His spirit floweth free, High surging where it will: In prophet's word He spoke of old— He speaketh still. Established is His law, And changeless it shall stand, Deep writ upon the human heart, On sea, or land. 3 He hath eternal life Implanted in the soul; His love shall be our strength and stay, While ages roll. Praise to the living God! All praised be His name Who was, and is, and is to be, For aye the same! Amen. Topics: Adoration and Praise; God Eternity and Power; God the Father His Eternity and Power Used With Tune: YIGDAL (LEONI)

We Give Thee but Thine Own

Author: William Walsham How Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 486 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10 Lyrics: 1 We give thee but thine own, whate'er the gift may be; all that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee. 2 May we thy bounties thus as stewards true receive, and gladly, as thou blessest us, to thee our firstfruits give. 3 The captive to release, to God the lost to bring, to teach the way of life and peace: it is a Christ-like thing. 4 And we believe thy word, though dim our faith may be; whate'er we do for thine, O Lord, we do it unto thee. Topics: Dedication and Stewardship; Ministry; Offering; Teaching/Education Used With Tune: SCHUMANN

In Heavenly Love Abiding

Author: Anna L. Waring Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 567 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear; and safe is such confiding, for nothing changes here. The storm may roar around me, my heart may low be laid; but God is round about me, and can I be dismayed? 2 Wherever he may guide me, no want shall turn me back; my Shepherd is beside me and nothing can I lack: his wisdom ever waketh, his sight is never dim; he knows the way he taketh, and I will walk with him. 3 Green pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen; bright skies will soon be o'er me where the dark clouds have been; my hope I cannot measure, my path to life is free; my Savior has my treasure, and he will walk with me. Topics: Assurance; Fears; God Redeemer; God Shepherd; Love God’s Love for Us; Walking with God; Witness Used With Tune: NYLAND

Our Father, by whose servants

Author: G. W. Briggs, 1875-1959 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Topics: Dedication Used With Tune: MEIRIONYDD

My soul, there is a country

Author: Henry Vaughan, 1622-1695 Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 My soul, there is a country far beyond the stars, where stands a wingèd sentry all skilful in the wars. 2 There, above noise and danger, sweet peace sits crowned with smiles, and One born in a manger commands the beauteous files. 3 He is thy gracious Friend, and — O my soul, awake! — did in pure love descend, to die here for thy sake. 4 If thou canst get but thither, there grows the flower of peace, the rose that cannot wither, thy fortress and thy ease. 5 Leave then thy foolish ranges, for none can thee secure but one who never changes, thy God, thy life, thy cure. Topics: Creation Used With Tune: CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,329 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th'angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King!" 2 Christ, by highest heav'n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th'incarnate Deity, pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. [Refrain] 3 Hail, the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, ris'n with healing in his wings. Mild, he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die, born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth. [Refrain] Topics: Angels; Christ Birth of; Christ Deity of; Reconciliation Used With Tune: MENDELSSOHN

Thine Forever, God of Love

Author: Mary F. Maude Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 349 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:17 First Line: Thine forever, God of Love! Lyrics: 1 Thine forever, God of Love! Hear us from Thy throne above; Thine forever may we be Here and in eternity! 2 Thine forever! O how blest They who find in Thee their rest! Savior, Guardian, heav'nly Friend, Oh, defend us to the end! 3 Thine forever, Lord of Life! Shield us thro' our earthly strife. Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way, Guide us to the realms of day. 4 Thine forever! Shepherd, keep These Thy frail and trembling sheep. Safe alone beneath Thy care, Let us all Thy goodness share. 5 Thine forever! Thou our Guide, All our wants by Thee supplied, All our sins by Thee forgiven; Lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven. Amen. Topics: Confirmation Used With Tune: VIENNA

Soldiers, Who Are Christ's Below

Author: J. H. Clark Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Soldiers, who are Christ’s below, Strong in faith resist the foe; Boundless is the pledged reward Unto them who serve the Lord. 2 ’Tis no palm of fading leaves That the conqu'ror’s hand receives; Joys are his, serene and pure, Light that ever shall endure. 3 Passing soon and little worth Are the things that tempt on earth; Heav'nward lift your soul’s regard; God Himself is your reward. 4 Father, who the crown dost give, Savior, by whose death we live, Spirit, who our hearts dost raise, Three in One, Thy name we praise. Amen. Topics: Conflict; Funeral; Warfare, Christian Used With Tune: CRUCIS MILITES Text Sources: Bourges Breviary, 1734; Latin hymn

Hark, my soul, it is the Lord

Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 687 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 Hark, my soul, it is the Lord; 'tis thy Saviour, hear his word; Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, 'Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me? 2 'I delivered thee when bound, and, when wounded, healed thy wound; sought thee wandering, set thee right, turned thy darkness into light. 3 'Can a woman's tender care cease towards the child she bare? Yes, she may forgetful be, yet will I remember thee. 4 'Mine is an unchanging love, higher than the heights above, deeper than the depths beneath, free and faithful, strong as death. 5 'Thou shalt see my glory soon, when the work of grace is done; partner of my throne shalt be: say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me?' 6 Lord, it is my chief complaint that my love is weak and faint; yet I love thee, and adore; O for grace to love thee more! Topics: Proper 12 Year C; Proper 20 Year C Used With Tune: ST BEES

Take my life, and let it be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,202 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10 Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee; take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love; take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King; take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold; take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose. 5 Take my will, and make it thine: it shall be no longer mine; take my heart: it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne. 6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure-store; take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Topics: Fourth Sunday Before Lent Year A; Lent III Year B; Proper 8 Year A; Proper 20 Year A; Third Sunday Before Advent Year B; Baptism and Confirmation Used With Tune: ST BEES

When He Cometh, When He Cometh

Author: William O. Cushing, 1823-1903 Meter: 8.6.8.5 with refrain Appears in 402 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:17 Refrain First Line: Like the stars of the morning Lyrics: 1 When he cometh, when he cometh to make up his jewels, all his jewels, precious jewels, his loved and his own. Refrain: Like the stars of the morning, his bright crown adorning, they shall shine in their beauty, bright gems for his crown. 2 He will gather, he will gather the gems for his kingdom, all the pure ones, all the bright ones, his loved and his own. [Refrain] 3 Little children, little children who love their Redeemer, are the jewels, precious jewels, his loved and his own. [Refrain] Topics: Death Of Children; Heaven Redeemed in; Jesus Christ His Second Coming and Judgment Used With Tune: JEWELS

As Saints of Old Their First-fruits Brought

Author: Frank von Christierson, 1900-1996 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:10 Lyrics: 1 As saints of old their firstfruits brought of vineyard, flock, and field to God, the giver of all good, the source of bounteous yield; so we today our firstfruits bring: the wealth of this good land, of farm and market, shop and home, of mind and heart and hand. 2 A world in need now summons us to labor, love, and give, to make our life an offering to God, that all may live. The church of Christ is calling us to make the dream come true: a world redeemed, by Christ-like love, all life in Christ made new. 3 With gratitude and humble trust we bring our best to you, not just to serve your cause, but share your love with neighbors too. O God, who gave yourself to us in Jesus Christ your Son, help us to give ourselves each day until life's work is done. Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

Joy to the World

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,860 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 First Line: Joy to the world! The Lord is come Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! The Lord is come: let earth receive the King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns: let us glad songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let wrongs and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as our sin is found, far as our sin is found, far as, far as our sin is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. Topics: Christmas; Reign of Christ; Epiphany Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

Song of the Prophets

Author: Michael Morgan Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Malachi 1-4 First Line: In ages past the mighty Lord Topics: Biblical Names and Places Amos; Biblical Names and Places Daniel; Biblical Names and Places Ezekiel; Biblical Names and Places Habakkuk; Biblical Names and Places Haggai; Biblical Names and Places Hosea; Biblical Names and Places Isaiah; Biblical Names and Places Jeremiah; Biblical Names and Places Joel; Biblical Names and Places Jonah; Biblical Names and Places Malachi; Biblical Names and Places Micah; Biblical Names and Places Nahum; Biblical Names and Places Obadiah; Biblical Names and Places Zechariah; Biblical Names and Places Zephaniah; Covenant Faithfulness Used With Tune: STAR OF COUNTY DOWN

How oft, alas! this wretched heart

Author: Mrs. Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 316 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:7 Lyrics: 1 How oft, alas! this wretched heart Has wandered from the Lord! How oft my roving thoughts depart, Forgetful of his word! 2 Yet sovereign mercy calls Return; Dear Lord, and may I come? My vile ingratitude I mourn; Oh, take the wanderer home. 3 And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive, And bid my crimes remove? And shall a pardoned rebel live To speak thy wondrous love? 4 Thy pardoning love, so free, so sweet, Blest Saviour, I adore; Oh, keep me at thy sacred feet, And let me rove no more. Topics: The Christian System Repentance and Faith; Pardoning Love

Messenger of the covenant

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 First Line: Jesus, commission'd from above Lyrics: 1 Jesus, commission'd from above, Descends to men below, And shews from whence the springs of love, In endless currents flow. 2 He, whom the boundless heaven adores, Whom angels long to see; Quitted with joy those blissful shores, Ambassador to me! 3 To me a worm, a sinful clod, A rebel all forlorn; A foe, a traitor to my God, And, of a traitor born; 4 To me, who never sought his grace, Who mock'd his sacred word; Who never knew, or lov'd his face, And all his will abhor'd! 5 To me, who could not even praise, When his kind heart I knew; But sought a thousand devious ways, Rather than keep the true. 6 Yet this redeeming angel came, So vile a worm to bless; He took, with gladness, all my blame, And gave his righteousness. 7 O! that my languid heart might glow, With ardour all divine; And for more love than seraphs knew, Like burning seraphs shine. Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Messenger of the covenant; Christ Angel of the covenant

The refining fire of the Holy Spirit

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:3 First Line: Jesus, thine all-victorious love Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification Used With Tune: PRAISE

Return, O wanderer, now return

Author: Collyer Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 536 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:7 Lyrics: 1 Return, O wanderer, now return, And seek thy Father's face! Those new desires, which in thee burn, Were kindled by his grace. 2 Return, O wanderer, now return! He hears thy humble sigh; He sees thy softened spirit mourn, When no one else is nigh. 3 Return, O wanderer, now return! Thy Saviour bids thee live: Go to his bleeding feet, and learn How freely he'll forgive. 4 Return, O wanderer, now return, And wipe the falling tear! Thy Father calls--no longer mourn: His love invites thee near. Topics: Provisions of the Gospel Warnings ; The Invitation of Love

My God, how wonderful Thou art

Author: F. W. Faber Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 344 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Divine Glory in Creation and Providence Used With Tune: FELIX

Spirit divine, attend our prayers

Author: Andrew Reed (1787-1862) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 393 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:3-4 Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, attend our prayers, and make this house your home; descend with all your gracious powers; come now, great Spirit, come! 2 Come as the fire: and purge our hearts like sacrificial flame; let our whole life an offering be to our Redeemer's name. 3 Come as the dove: and spread your wings, the wings of peaceful love; and let your Church on earth become blest as the Church above. 4 Come as the wind, with rushing sound and Pentecostal grace, that all of woman born may see the glory of your face. 5 Spirit divine, attend our prayers; and make this world your home; descend with all your gracious powers; come now, great Spirit, come! Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Our Response to God in the worship of God's house; Christian Year Pentecost; Church Worship; Holy Spirit name and images for Used With Tune: MARTYRS

"Your Kingdom Come" -- On Bended Knee

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 Lyrics: 1 "Your kingdom come" -- on bended knee the passing ages pray; and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom's day. 2 But the slow watches of the night not less to God belong, and for the everlasting right the silent stars are strong. 3 And lo, already on the hills the flags of dawn appear. Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls, proclaim the day is near: 4 the day in whose clear-shining light all wrong shall stand revealed, when justice shall be throned with might, and every heart be healed: 5 when knowledge, hand in hand with peace, shall walk the earth abroad -- the day of perfect righteousness, the promised day of God. Topics: Advent; Justice; Kingdom Used With Tune: IRISH

The Lord on mortal worms looks down

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:16 Topics: Missionary Meetings

My God! I know, I feel thee mine

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 118 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:2 Topics: The Gift and Work of the Holy Spirit Used With Tune: WARWICK

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,864 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heav'n to earth come down; fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter ev'ry trembling heart. 2 Come almighty to deliver; let us all thy life receive; suddenly return and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 3 Finish then thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee, changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise! Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus

Author: S. Trevor Francis Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Lyrics: 1 O the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free, rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me! Underneath me, all around me, is the current of his love leading onward, leading homeward to that glorious rest above. 2 O the deep, deep love of Jesus, spread his praise from shore to shore! He who loves us, ever loves us, changes never, nevermore; he, who died to save his loved ones, intercedes for them above; he, who called them his own people, watches over them in love. 3 O the deep, deep love of Jesus, love of every love the best, vast the ocean of his blessing, sweet the haven of his rest! O the deep, deep love of Jesus– for my heaven of heavens is he; this my everlasting glory– Jesus' mighty love for me! Topics: Redemption in Christ Christ's Saving Work; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Advocate; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Advocate; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Saving Work of Christ Used With Tune: EBENEZER

Lord, in love and perfect wisdom

Author: Timothy Rees (1874-1939) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:6 Topics: The Church Celebrates National Life; Our Response to God in times and seasons Used With Tune: BLAENWERN

Giving God, We Pause and Wonder

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10 First Line: Giving God, we pause and wonder: What would happen if we tithed-- Lyrics: Giving God, we pause and wonder: What would happen if we tithed— If we gave our gifts, Creator, hearts and hands all opened wide? We might learn, by gladly sharing, Not to trust in things we own But to risk—it's part of caring—And to trust in you alone. We could do abundant mission, Sharing Christ who claims and frees. We could reach out with new vision In creative ministries. No more bound by limitations Of what churches can't afford, We could learn with jubilation Whole new ways to serve you, Lord. In each country that was struggling, We could build a thousand schools, We could feed a million orphans And give countless farmers tools. As we gladly shared your blessings, Then the world might want to know: "See! How loving are those Christians! Who's the One who makes them so?" God, we know we cannot pay you For your love in Christ your Son. Gifts and tithes are just a "thank you"—Ways to pass your blessings on. We have learned that, in our sharing, We receive more than we give. By your Spirit, make us daring, In this joyful way to live. Topics: Mission; Stewardship Used With Tune: NETTLETON

God has spoken by his prophets

Author: George Wallace Briggs, 1875-1959 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:3-6 Topics: Divine Inspiration; Eternity of God; Faithfulness of God; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Mission/Sending; Prophetic Witness; Providence; Revelation; Saints Days and Holy Days Doctors and Confessors; Saints Days and Holy Days Evangelists; Scripture; Word of God Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY

Send showers of blessing

Author: Charles Bruce Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:10 First Line: Hear us, O Saviour, while we pray Topics: The Church Worship - Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: SHOWERS OF BLESSING

Angels from the Realms of Glory

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 764 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; ye who sang creation's story now proclaim Messiah's birth: Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king. 2 Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant light: [Refrain] 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, brighter visions beam afar; seek the great Desire of nations; ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain] 4. Saints, before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear; suddenly the Lord, descending, in his temple shall appear: (Refrain) Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Christ's Gracious Life Birth and Baptism; Christian Year Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ; Opening Hymns; Responses, Antiphonal Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendour

Author: Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 108 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4 Topics: Justice; Nation and City; Peace Used With Tune: RHUDDLAN Text Sources: Rev. Hymns for Today's Church, alt.

Christ is made the sure foundation

Author: John Mason Neale, 1811-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Topics: The Adoration of God; Life and Unity in the Church Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: 7th or 8th century

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 749 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:1 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Second Coming Used With Tune: LEIPSIC

Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him

Author: Thomas Kelly; Bryan Jeffery Leech Meter: 8.8.8.5 Appears in 70 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:16 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, on thee relying whether living, whether dying: let no bitterness or sighing mar our trust and praise. Topics: Dedications of Possessions; Jesus Christ Faithfulness; Dedications of Life; Dedications of Possessions; Jesus Christ Faithfulness; Jesus Christ Savior; Praise of Jesus Christ; Security; Trust Used With Tune: ACCLAIM

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 509 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:18 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. 2 O come, O Wisdom from on high, Who order all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in your ways to go. [Refrain] 3 O come, O come, great Lord of might, Who to your tribes on Sinai's height In ancient times once gave the Law, In cloud, and majesty, and awe. [Refrain] 4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem, From ev'ry foe deliver them That trust your mighty pow'r to save, And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain] 5 O come, O Key of David, come, And open wide our heav'n home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. [Refrain] 6 O come, O Dayspring from on high, And cheer us by your drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadow put to flight. [Refrain] 7 O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of humankind; O bid our sad divisions cease, And be for us our king of peace. [Refrain] Topics: Advent; Covenant/Law; Wisdom Used With Tune: VENI, VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Latin 9th C.

When those who feared the Lord of old

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18 Lyrics: When those who fear'd the Lord of old Met oft, and spoke with one accord, A book was written, and enroll'd Their faithful names before the Lord. They shall be mine, Jehovah said, And as a signet on my hand, A crown of glory for my head, Among my chosen jewels stand. 153 And I will spare them in that day, Even as a father spares his son, When all the proud are swept away, The wicked, root and branch, undone. Then shall my righteousness be shown; Then, by their good or evil lot, The sinner and the saint be known, Who served the Lord, who served Him not. Lord, we are taught Thy name to fear, O may we tremble to offend; Lord, we are taught to serve Thee here, May we be faithful to the end. Our names are on Thy Church's rolls, But in Thy book our pardon write: Rich was the ransom of our souls, May they be precious in Thy sight. Topics: Fellowship of saints

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