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Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Appears in 242 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:12 First Line: Sinners Jesus will receive Refrain First Line: Sing it o'er and o'er again Topics: Promises; Scripture, Bible Used With Tune: [Sinners Jesus will receive]

Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy

Author: Joseph Hart Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,468 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:13 Lyrics: 1 Come, you sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love, and power. 2 Let not conscience make you linger, nor of fitness fondly dream; all that he requires as fitness is to know your need of him. 3 Come, you weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall; if you tarry till you're better, you will never come at all. 4 Come, arise, and go to Jesus, he will take you in his arms; in the love of your dear Savior you are safe from all alarms. Topics: Invitation; Church and Mission; Invitation; Missions Used With Tune: ARISE

Immortal Love, Forever Full

Author: J. G. Whittier Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 306 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:21 Lyrics: 1 Immortal Love, forever full, forever flowing free, forever shared, forever whole, a never ebbing sea. 2 Our outward lips confess the name all other names above; love only knoweth whence it came, and comprehendeth love. 3 We may not climb the heav'nly steeps to bring the Lord Christ down; in vain we search the lowest deeps, for him no depths can drown. 4 But warm, sweet, tender, even yet a present help is he; and faith has still its Olivet, and love its Galilee. 5 The healing of his seamless dress is by our beds of pain; we touch him in life's throng and press, and we are whole again. 6 Alone, O love ineffable, thy saving name is given; to turn aside from thee is hell; to walk with thee is heaven. Used With Tune: BISHOPTHORPE

I've Touched the Hem of His Garment

Author: G. F. R. Meter: 10.6.10.6 with refrain Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:21 First Line: In faith she touched the hem of His garment Refrain First Line: I’ve touched the hem of His garment Lyrics: 1 In faith she touched the hem of His garment As to His side she stole, Amid the crowd that gathered around Him, And straightway she was whole. Refrain: I’ve touched the hem of His garment, And now I, too, am free; His healing pow’r this very hour Gives life and health to me. 2 She came with fear and trembling before Him— She knew her Lord had come; She felt that from Him virtue had healed her, The mighty deed was done. [Refrain] 3 He turned with, “Daughter, be of good comfort, Thy faith hath made thee whole,” And peace which passeth all understanding With gladness filled her soul. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [In faith she touched the hem of His garment] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Ive_Touched_the_Hem_of_His_Garment); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (320); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (396)

O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:21-22 Lyrics: 1 O Christ, the healer, we have come to pray for health, to plead for friends. How can we fail to be restored when reached by love that never ends? 2 From every ailment flesh endures our bodies clamor to be freed; yet in our hearts we would confess that wholeness is our deepest need. 3 In conflicts that destroy our health we recognize the world's disease; our common life declares our ills. Is there no cure, O Christ, for these? 4 Grant that we all, made one in faith, in your community may find the wholeness that, enriching us, shall reach the whole of humankind. Used With Tune: CANONBURY

Jesus Calls Us! O'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 934 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea, day by day his clear voice soundeth, saying, "Christian, follow me!" 2 As of old Saint Andrew heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home and toil and kindred, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store; from each idol that would keep us, saying, "Christian, love me more." 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." 5 Jesus calls us! By thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear thy call, give our hearts to thine obedience, serve and love thee best of all. Topics: Call and Vocation; Andrew; Discipleship; Evangelism Used With Tune: ST. OSWALD

The Master Came to Bring Good News

Author: Ralph Finn, b. 1941 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13 Refrain First Line: Father, forgive us! Through Jesus hear us! Topics: Commandments; Law Used With Tune: ICH GLAUB AN GOTT

Will you come and follow me

Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949); Graham Maule (b. 1958) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship Used With Tune: KELVINGROVE

Woman in the Night

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 5.5.5.5 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 Lyrics: 1 Woman in the night, spent from giving birth, guard our precious light; peace is on the earth. Woman in the crowd, creeping up behind, touching is allowed: seek and you will find! Refrain: Come and join the song, women, children, men. Jesus makes us free to live again! 2 Woman at the well, question the Messiah; find your friends and tell: drink your heart's desire! Woman at the feast, let the righteous stare; come and go in peace; love him with your hair! [Refrain] 3 Woman in the house, nurtured to be meek, leave your second place, listen, think and speak! Women on the road, from your sickness freed, witness and provide, joining word and deed: [Refrain] 4 Women on the hill, stand when men have fled; Christ needs loving still, though your hope is dead. Women in the dawn, care and spices bring, earliest to mourn, earliest to sing! [Refrain] Used With Tune: NEW DISCIPLES

The Great Physician

Author: William Hunter Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 703 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:12 First Line: The great Physician now is near Refrain First Line: Sweetest note in seraph song Lyrics: 1. The great Physician now is near, The sympathizing Jesus; He speaks the drooping heart to cheer, Oh! hear the voice of Jesus. Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue; Sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus. 2. Your many sins are all forgiv'n, Oh! hear the voice of Jesus; Go on your way in peace to heav'n, And wear a crown with Jesus. Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue; Sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus. 3. All glory to the dying Lamb! I now believe in Jesus; I love the blessed Savior's name, I love the name of Jesus. Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue; Sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus. 4. His name dispels my guilt and fear, No other name but Jesus; Oh! how my soul delights to hear The charming name of Jesus. Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue; Sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus. Used With Tune: GREAT PHYSICIAN

Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old

Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821-1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 177 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26 Lyrics: 1 Your hands, O Lord, in days of old were strong to heal and save; they triumphed over pain and death, o'er darkness and the grave. To you they went, the blind, the mute, the palsied and the lame, the leper set apart and shunned, the sick with fevered frame. 2 And then your touch brought life and health, gave speech and strength and sight; and youth renewed, with health restored, claimed you, the Lord of light. And so, O Lord, be near to bless, almighty now as then, in every street, in every home, in every troubled friend. 3 O be our mighty healer still, O Lord of life and death; restore and strengthen, soothe and bless with your almighty breath. On hands that work and eyes that see, your healing wisdom pour, that whole and sick and weak and strong may praise you evermore. Topics: Healing; Epiphany (season) Used With Tune: ST. MICHAEL'S

Heal Us, Emmanuel, Hear Our Prayer

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 75 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 Lyrics: 1. Heal us, Emmanuel, hear our prayer; we wait to feel thy touch; deep-wounded souls to thee repair, and Savior, we are such. 2. Our faith is feeble, we confess we faintly trust thy word; but wilt thou pity us the less? Be that far from thee, Lord! 3. Remember him who once applied with trembling for relief; "Lord, I believe," with tears he cried; "O help my unbelief!" 4. She, too, who touched thee in the press and healing virtue stole, was answered, "Daughter, go in peace: thy faith hath made thee whole." 5. Like her, with hopes and fears we come to touch thee if we may; O send us not despairing home; send none unhealed away. Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Life and Teaching; Jesus Christ; Penitence Used With Tune: GRÄFENBERG

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Author: Anonymous Meter: 10.10.10.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus– no turning back, no turning back. 2 The world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me– no turning back, no turning back. 3 Though none go with me, I still will follow, though none go with me, I still will follow, though none go with me, I still will follow– no turning back, no turning back. 4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus?– no turning back, no turning back. Used With Tune: ASSAM

The Kingdom of God Is Justice and Joy

Author: Bryn Austin Rees, 1911-1983 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Topics: Advent; Kingdom; Lent (season); Jesus Christ Used With Tune: PADERBORN

Come, Just As You Are

Author: E. A. Hoffman Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:13 First Line: Shall I come just as I am Refrain First Line: As you are, just as you are Topics: Evangelistic Invitation Used With Tune: [Shall I come just as I am]

O Christ, Who Shared Our Mortal Life

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. b. 1923 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26 Topics: Redeemer Used With Tune: LORD OF LIFE

Take my life, and let it be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-79 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,214 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:1-9 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. ttake 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, nothing, Lord, 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: Commitment; Consecration; Devotion; Evangelism; Our Gifts to God Used With Tune: CHARLTON

We Need Not Climb the Heavenly Steeps

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, (1802-1892) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 263 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26 First Line: We need not climb the heav'nly steeps Lyrics: 1 We may not climb the heav'nly steeps To bring the Lord Christ down; In vain we search the lowest deeps, For Him no depths can drown. 2 The healing of the seamless dress Is by our beds of pain; We touch Him in life’s throng and press, And we are whole again. 3 Through Him the first fond prayers are said Our lips of childhood frame; The last low whispers of our dead Are burdened with His Name. 4 O Lord and Master of us all, Whate’er our name or sign, We own Thy sway, we hear Thy call, We test our lives by Thine! Amen. Topics: Church Year Trinity Season; Trinity, Twenty-fourth Sunday; Christ Presence of; Names and Office of Christ Master; Presence of Christ Used With Tune: SERENITY

At the name of Jesus

Author: Caroline Maria Noel, 1817-1877 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 255 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: CAMBERWELL

By All Your Saints Still Striving

Author: Horatio Bolton Nelson (1823-1913) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 116 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Topics: Andrew; John, the Apostle; John, the Baptist; Mary; Mary Magdalene; Peter; Stephen; Thomas; The Saints Used With Tune: KING'S LYNN Text Sources: Rev. The Hymnal 1982

Christ, the good Physician

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:12 First Line: Jesus, thy far-extended fame Topics: The Sinner Depravity Used With Tune: DESIRE

I Danced in the Morning

Author: Sydney Carter, b. 1915 Meter: Irregular Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:21-22 First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance then wherever you may be Used With Tune: SHAKER SONG

Where shall my wondering soul begin?

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Topics: Conversion and New Life Used With Tune: CAREY'S (SURREY)

Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer

Author: Thomas Haweis (1734-1820); Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:13-15 Lyrics: 1 Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer, we now devote to you; let them your covenant mercies share, and your salvation true. 2 Such children you did once embrace, while dwelling here below; to us and ours, O God of grace, the same compassion show. 3 Dear Lord, your infant feet were found within your Father's shrine; your years, with changeless virtue crowned, were all alike divine. 4 Dependent on your bounteous breath, we seek your grace alone, in every stage of life and death, to keep us still your own. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Baptism; Children; Covenant; Stages of Life Used With Tune: BELMONT

Jesus Sinners Doth Receive

Author: Erdmann Neumeister, 1671-1756 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:12-13 Lyrics: 1 Jesus sinners doth receive; Oh, may all this saying ponder Who in sin's delusions live And from God and heaven wander! Here is hope for all who grieve: Jesus sinners doth receive. 2 We deserve but grief and shame, Yet His words, rich grace revealing, Pardon, peace, and life proclaim; Here our ills have perfect healing. Firmly in these words believe: Jesus sinners doth receive. 3 Sheep that from the fold did stray No true shepherd e'er forsaketh; Weary souls that lost their way Christ, the Shepherd, gently taketh In His arms that they may live: Jesus sinners doth receive. 4 I, a sinner, come to Thee With a penitent confession. Savior, mercy show to me; Grant for all my sins remission. Let these words my soul relieve: Jesus sinners doth receive. 5 Oh, how blest it is to know: Were as scarlet my transgression, It shall be as white as snow By Thy blood and bitter passion: For these words I now believe: Jesus sinners doth receive. 6 Now my conscience is at peace; From the Law I stand acquitted. Christ hath purchased my release And my ev'ry sin remitted. Naught remains my soul to grieve: Jesus sinners doth receive. 7 Jesus sinners doth receive; Also I have been forgiven; And when I this earth must leave, I shall find an open heaven. Dying, still to Him I cleave: Jesus sinners doth receive. Topics: Confession and Absolution Used With Tune: MEINEN JESUM LASS' ICH NICHT (DARMSTADT) Text Sources: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)

We Cannot Measure How You Heal

Author: John L. Bell (1949-) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26 Topics: Healing Used With Tune: YE BANKS AND BRAES (CANDLER)

He Touched Me

Author: William J. Gaither Meter: 8.7.8.9 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 First Line: Shackled by a heavy burden Refrain First Line: He touched me, O, he touched me Topics: Pastoral Care of the Sick Sacraments; Funeral Sacraments; Burdens; Eternal Life; Heaven; Joy; Mercy, Forgiveness; New Life; Praise; Redemption; Sickness; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: HE TOUCHED ME

He Sat to Watch O'er Customs Paid

Author: William Bright Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Lyrics: 1 He sat to watch o'er customs paid, a man of scorned and hard'ning trade; alike the symbol and the tool of foreign masters' hated rule. 2 But grace within his heart had stirred; there needed but the timely word; it came, true Lord of souls, from thee, that royal summons, "Follow me!" 3 Enough, when thou wast passing by, to hear thy voice, to meet thine eye; he rose, responsive to the call and left his task, his gains, his all. 4 O wise exchange! with these to part, and lay up treasures in the heart; let them of Matthew's wealth partake, who yield up all for Jesus' sake. Topics: Biblical Characters Matthew; Call and Response Used With Tune: BROCKHAM

Jesus Christ is waiting

Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949; Graham Maule, b. 1958 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Topics: The Ministry of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: NOËL NOUVELET

When Jesus the Healer

Author: Peter D. Smith Meter: 11.6.11.5 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:2-26 First Line: When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee Used With Tune: HEALER

May the Church at prayer recall

Author: Thomas H. Troeger (b. 1945) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:15 First Line: Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Topics: The Living God The Being of God - Holy and One; God names and imags of; Truth Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH

I Have Called You by Your Name (Te sais...je t'ai appelé(e) par ton nom)

Author: Daniel Charles Damon; David Fines Meter: 10.11.7.7.11 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 First Line: I have called you by your name, you are mine (Tu sais...je t'ai appelé(e) par ton nom) Lyrics: ENGLISH: 1 I have called you by your name, you are mine; I have gifted you and ask you now to shine. I will not abandon you; all my promises are true. You are gifted, called, and chosen; you are mine. 2 I will help you learn my name as you go; read it written in my people, help them grow. Pour the water in my name, speak the word your soul can claim, offer Jesus' body given long ago. 3 I know you will need my touch as you go; feel it pulsing in creation's ebb and flow. Like the woman reaching out, choosing faith in spite of doubt, hold the hem of Jesus' robe, then let it go. 4 I have given you a name, it is mine; I have given you my Spirit as a sign. With my wonder in your soul, make my wounded children whole; go and tell my precious people they are mine. FRENCH: 1 Tu sais...je t'ai appelé(e) par ton nom; aujourd'hui pour moi, rayonne de tes dons. Je te garde près do moi; mes promesses song pour toi. Je t'ai choisi(e) et appelé(e) par ton nom. 2 Je t'apprendrai mon nom à chaque pas. Lisle en tous ceux que tu recontreras. En versant l'eau en mon nom, procclame la communion; et de Jésus, qui s'est donné, suis les pas. 3 Tu auras besoin de moi en chemin. En tous lieux, sens ma présence et mon soutien. Comme cette femme en pleurs qui a surmonté ses peurs, touche et laisse aller Jésus sur son chemin. 4 Je t'ai donné un nom qui est le mien. Maintenant, par mon Espirt, tu m'appartiens. Par mon nom l'âme animée, guéris mes enfants blessés. Va, disleur qu'ils me sont précieux, qu'ils sont miens. Topics: Response; Baptism; Celebration of Ministries; Christian Year Epiphany; Christian Year Pentecost; Confirmation; Covenanting; Discernment; Discipleship; Justice; Renewal of Baptismal Vows; Service Music Response / Affirmation; Service Music Sending Forth; Trinity; Trust Used With Tune: KELLY

Lord Jesus Christ, lover of all

Author: John L. Bell, 1949- Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 Topics: Epiphany; General Petition; Healing; Inner Peace; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Meditation; Mercy of God; Ministry of God's People; Mystery of God's Love; Real Presence; Responses Used With Tune: LOVER OF ALL

Lord of all, to whom alone

Author: C. A. Alington, 1872-1955 Meter: 7.7.7.5 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 Topics: Proper 8 Year B Used With Tune: HUDDERSFIELD

That blessed Gospel we are taught

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26 Lyrics: 1 That blessed Gospel we are taught, Can prove the Saviour's pow'r; The miracles that Jesus wrought, Were never wrought before. 2 A ruler's daughter as we read, A lifeless corpse had lay'n; But Jesus who can raise the dead, Rais'd her to life again. 3 Princes and rulers of this earth, Who raise their honours high; Like others of the meanest birth, They all are born to die. 4 These things are scarcely ever thought, Or ever cause a tear; Until the greatest part are brought, To lie upon the bier. 5 When troubles, sorrows and distress Beset the greatest men; Then they will seek the Saviour's face To be reliev'd again. 6 Distress will make us seek the Lord, If ne'er we did before; And search the counsels of his word, His love, his grace and pow'r. 7 But O, his love to man is great, His gifts are ne'er withheld; He helps each one in ev'ry state, Who to his precepts yield. Topics: 24th Sunday after Trinity

God, Whose Glory Reigns Eternal

Author: Jane Parker Huber Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11 Topics: Christian Living; God's Presence; God's Reign; Healing; Justice Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING Text Sources: A Singing Faith

Fe santa que nos dio Jesús

Author: Frederick W. Faber; George P. Simmonds Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:22 Topics: Iglesia Fe; Fe; Faith Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Obreros para la mies

Appears in 1,913 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9 First Line: Recorría Jesús todas las ciudades y aldeas Topics: Mayordomía; Stewardship; Servicio Cristiano; Christian Service

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,747 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26 Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace. 2 Jesus! the name that charms our fears and bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life, and health, and peace. 3 He speaks; and, listening to his voice, new life the dead receive; the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe. 4 Hear him, ye deaf, ye voiceless ones, your loosened tongues employ; ye blind, behold your Saviour come, and leap, ye lame, for joy! 5 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honours of thy name. Topics: Healing; Jesus, Name of; Praise of God; Name of Jesus Used With Tune: RICHMOND

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Author: Will L. Thompson Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 873 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 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!” *or, “Beloved, 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 Oh, 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: Compassion; Jesus Christ Love of; Mercy; Repentance Used With Tune: THOMPSON Text Sources: Sparkling Gems Nos. 1 & 2 Combined, 1880

Lord, I hear of showers of blessing

Author: Elizabeth Codner Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 846 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:13 Topics: The Church Worship - Praise and Prayer Used With Tune: EVEN ME

One There Is Above All Others

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 687 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:13 Lyrics: 1 One there is above all others Well deserves the name of Friend. His is love beyond a brother’s, Costly, free, and knows no end. They who once His kindness prove Find it everlasting love. 2 Which of all our friends, to save us, Could or would have shed his blood? But this Saviour died to have us Reconciled in Him to God: This was boundless love indeed; Jesus is a Friend in need. 3 When He lived on earth abasèd, Friend of sinners was His Name: Now, above all glory raisèd, He rejoices in the same: Still He calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends. 4 O for grace our hearts to soften! Teach us, Lord, at length to love. We, alas, forget too often, What a Friend we have above: But when home our souls are brought, We will love Thee as we ought. Amen. Topics: Way of Salvation Faith and Justification; Trinity, Third Sunday; Trinity, Fourteenth Sunday; Names and Office of Christ Friend Used With Tune: AMEN SJUNGE HVARJE TUNGA

Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life

Author: Frank Mason North Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 371 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:18-36 Lyrics: 1 Where cross the crowded ways of life, where sound the cries of race and clan, above the noise of selfish strife we hear your voice, O Son of Man. 2 In haunts of wretchedness and need, on shadowed thresholds dark with fears, from paths where hide the lures of greed we catch the vision of your tears. 3 From tender childhood's helplessness, from human grief and burdened toil, from famished souls, from sorrow's stress your heart has never known recoil. 4 The cup of water giv'n for you still holds the freshness of your grace; yet long these multitudes to view the sweet compassion in your face. 5 O Master, from the mountain side, make haste to heal these hearts of pain; among these restless throngs abide; O tread the city's streets again; 6 till all the world shall learn your love, and follow where your feet have trod; till glorious from your heav'n above shall come the city of our God. Topics: Christ's Example; Christ--Compassion of; Christ--Invitation of; Christ's Example; God--Kingdom of Used With Tune: GERMANY

Footprints of Jesus

Author: Mary B. C. Slade Appears in 222 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9 First Line: Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling Topics: Christians Disciples & Followers Used With Tune: [Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling]

God the omnipotent

Author: Henry Fothergill Chorley, 1808-1872; John Ellerton, 1826-1893 Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 203 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:13 First Line: God the omnipotent sovereign, ordaining Lyrics: 1 God the omnipotent sovereign, ordaining great winds your clarions and lightnings your sword, show forth your mercy: alone you are reigning. Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 2 God the all-merciful, earth has forsaken meekness and mercy and slighted your word; bid not your wrath in its terrors awaken. Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 3 God, the all-righteous, we have defied you; yet to eternity firm stands your word: falsehood and wrong shall not stand long beside you. Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 4 God the all-wise, by the fire of your chastening earth shall to freedom and truth be restored. Though the thick darkness your Kingdom is hastening. You will give peace in your time, O Lord. 5 So shall your children, with thankful devotion, praise God who saved them from peril and sword, singing in chorus, from ocean to ocean, peace to the nations and praise to the Lord. Topics: Freedom / Liberation; God King; God Wisdom of; God Righteousness of; God Mercy of; National Occasions; One Life in Christ Peace; Repentance; Truth Used With Tune: RUSSIAN HYMN

Stepping in the Light

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Appears in 194 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9 First Line: Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior Refrain First Line: How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior Lyrics: 1 Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior, Trying to follow our Savior and King; Shaping our lives by His blessed example, Happy, how happy, the songs that we bring. Chorus: How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior, Stepping in the light, stepping in the light; How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior, Led in paths of light. 2 Pressing more closely to Him who is leading, When we are tempted to turn from the way; Trusting the arm that is strong to defend us, Happy, how happy, our praises each day. (Chorus) 3 Walking in footsteps of gentle forbearance, Footsteps of faithfulness, mercy and love, Looking to Him for the grace freely promised, Happy, how happy, our journey above. (Chorus) 4 Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior, Upward, still upward, we'll follow our Guide; When we shall see Him, “the King in His beauty,” Happy, how happy, our place at His side. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Example; Christ Guide; Christ Example; Christ Guide Used With Tune: [Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior]

If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee

Author: Georg Neumark, 1621-81; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 182 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:22 Lyrics: 1 If thou but trust in God to guide thee And hope in Him through all thy ways, He'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee, And bear thee through the evil days. Who trusts in God's unchanging love Builds on the rock that naught can move. 2 What can these anxious cares avail thee, These never-ceasing moans and sighs? What can it help if thou bewail thee O'er each dark moment as it flies? Our cross and trials do but press The heavier for our bitterness. 3 Be patient and await His leisure In cheerful hope, with heart content To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure And His discerning love hath sent, Nor doubt our inmost wants are known To Him who chose us for His own. 4 God knows full well when times of gladness Shall be the needful thing for thee. When He has tried thy soul with sadness And from all guile has found thee free, He comes to thee all unaware And makes thee own His loving care. 5 Nor think amid the fiery trial That God hath cast thee off unheard, That he whose hopes meet no denial Must surely be of God preferred. Time passes and much change doth bring And sets a bound to ev'rything. 6 All are alike before the Highest; 'Tis easy to our God, we know, To raise thee up, though low thou liest, To make the rich man poor and low. True wonders still by Him are wrought Who setteth up and brings to naught. 7 Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving, Perform thy duties faithfully, And trust His Word; though undeserving, Thou yet shalt find it true for thee. God never yet forsook in need The soul that trusted Him indeed. Used With Tune: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT

Lord Jesus, Think on Me

Author: Synesius of Cyrene; Allen W. Chatfield Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 130 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:21-22 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me, and purge away my sin. From earthborn passions set me free, and make me pure within. 2 Lord Jesus, think on me, amid the battle's strife. In all my pain and misery be thou my health and life. 3 Lord Jesus, think on me, nor let me go astray. Through darkness and perplexity point thou the heavenly way. 4 Lord Jesus, think on me, that, when this life is past, I may the eternal brightness see, and share thy joy at last. Topics: Confession; Eternal Life; Forgiveness; Guidance; Healing; Humility Used With Tune: SOUTHWELL

Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners

Author: J. Wilbur Chapman Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 81 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:10 First Line: Jesus! what a friend for sinners! Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! what a Savior! Lyrics: 1 Jesus! what a friend for sinners! Jesus! lover of my soul; Friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Savior, makes me whole. Refrain: Hallelujah! what a Savior! Hallelujah! what a friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving, He is with me to the end. 2 Jesus! what a strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in Him; Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my strength, my vict'ry wins. [Refrain] 3 Jesus! what a help in sorrow! While the billows o'er me roll, Even when my heart is breaking, He, my comfort, helps my soul. [Refrain] 4 Jesus! what a guide and keeper! While the tempest still is high, Storms about me, night o'ertakes me, He, my pilot, hears my cry. [Refrain] 5 Jesus! I do now receive Him, More than all in Him I find, He hath granted me forgiveness, I am His, and He is mine. [Refrain] Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

We Would See Jesus; Lo! His Star is Shining

Author: J. Edgar Park Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 69 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus; lo! his star is shining, above the stable while the angels sing; in manger humble on the hay reclining, haste, let us lay our gifts before the King. 2 We would see Jesus; Mary's son most holy, Light of the village life from day to day; shines revealed through ev'ry task most lowly, the Christ of God, the Life, the Truth, the Way. 3 We would see Jesus; on the mountain teaching, with all the list'ning people gathered round; while birds and flow'rs and sky above are preaching the blessedness which simple trust has found. 4 We would see Jesus; in his work of healing, that joyful evening when the sun was set; divine and human, in his deep revealing of God made flesh, in loving service meet. 5 We would see Jesus; in the early morning, still, as of old he calleth, "Follow me"; let us arise, all meaner service scorning; Lord, we are thine; we give ourselves to thee. Topics: Biblical Characters Mary; Call and Response; Jesus Christ Call and Response; Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Used With Tune: FOREST HILL

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