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God is the Hope of the Helpless

Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body; Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body First Line: To God I made my sorrows known Lyrics: 1 To God I made my sorrows known, From God I sought relief; In long complaints before his throne I pour'd out all my grief. 2 My soul was overwhelm'd with woes, My heart began to break; My God, who all my burdens knows, Beholds the way I take. 3 On every side I cast mine eye, And found my helpers gone, While friends and strangers past me by Neglected or unknown. 4 Then did I raise a louder cry, And call'd thy mercy near, "Thou art my portion when I die, "Be thou my refuge here." 5 Lord, I am brought exceeding low, Now let thine ear attend, And make my foes who vex me know I've an almighty Friend. 6 From my sad prison set me free, Then shall I praise thy name, And holy men shall join with me, Thy kindness to proclaim. Scripture: Psalm 142

LORD, my Petition Heed

Author: Bert Polman Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Affliction Scripture: Psalm 86 Used With Tune: MASON Text Sources: Psalter, 1912

Thou Grace divine, encircling all

Author: Eliza Scudder Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Affliction Used With Tune: CATERHAM

I cannot call affliction sweet

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Affliction; Prayer in affliction Lyrics: I cannot call affliction sweet, And yet 'twas good to bear: Affliction brought me to Thy feet, And I found comfort there. My weanèd soul was all-resign'd To Thy most gracious will; Oh! had I kept that better mind, Or been afflicted still! Where are the vows which then I vow'd, The joys which then I knew? Those vanish'd, like the morning cloud, These like the early dew. 185 Lord, grant me grace for every day, Whate'er my state may be, Through life, in death, with truth to say, "My God is all to me!"

O happy band of pilgrims

Author: Joseph of the Studium; J. M. Neale Appears in 183 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Affliction Used With Tune: BARTON

The Guardian Care of God

Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Comfort under First Line: Thou, Jehovah, art my Shepherd Lyrics: 1 Thou, Jehovah, art my Shepherd, Therefore I no want shall know; In green pastures Thou dost rest me, Leadest where still waters flow, And, when fainting, Sweet refreshment dost bestow. 2 For Thy Name's sake, Thou dost guide me In the paths of righteousness; Tho' I walk the vale of shadows, Fears no more my soul oppress; Thou art with me, With Thy rod and staff to bless. 3 Thou preparest me a table In the presence of the foe; Thou my head with oil anointest, Yea, my cup doth overflow, O my Saviour, Having Thee, no want I know. 4 Surely grace and loving-kindness Shall forever follow me, Till, my days of life all ended, Evermore my home shall be, O Jehovah, In Thy holy house with Thee. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: CORONÆ

Saints chastised, and Sinners destroyed; or Instructive Affilctions

Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: O God! to whom revenge belongs Lyrics: 1 O God! to whom revenge belongs, Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. 2 They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears;" When will the vain be wise? Can he be deaf, who form'd their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes? 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. 4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler road; Thy providence, thy sacred book Shall make them know their God. 5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law. 6 But God will ne’er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break; He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer’s sake. Scripture: Psalm 94:1-2

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Author: Thomas A. Dorsey Meter: Irregular Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Scripture: Psalm 139:10 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD

Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep

Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Appears in 132 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Used With Tune: ST. AELRED

When our heads are bow'd with woe

Author: H. H. Milman Appears in 164 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Affliction Used With Tune: REDHEAD, No. 47

Jesus Paid It All

Author: Elvina M. Hall Meter: 6.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 818 hymnals Topics: Affliction and Tribulation; Affliction and Tribulation First Line: I hear the Savior say Lyrics: 1 I hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small. Child of weakness, watch and pray, find in me thine all in all." Refrain: Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, he washed it white as snow. 2 Lord, now indeed I find thy power, and thine alone Can change the leper's spots and melt the heart of stone. [Refrain] 3 For nothing good have I whereby thy grace to claim; I'll wash my garments clean in the blood of Calvary's Lamb. [Refrain] 4 And when, before the throne, I stand in him complete, "Jesus died my soul to save," my lips shall still repeat. [Refrain] Scripture: Ezekiel 19 Used With Tune: ALL TO CHRIST

Thou Lamb of God, Thou Prince of Peace

Author: J. Wesley, 1703-1791; C. H. Richter, 1676-1711 Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Prayer in Lyrics: 1 Thou Lamb of God, Thou Prince of Peace, For Thee my thirsty soul doth pine; My longing heart implores Thy grace; O make me in Thy likeness shine! 2 With fraudless, even, humble mind, Thy will in all things may I see; In love be every wish resigned, And hallowed my whole heart to Thee. 3 When pain o'er my weak flesh prevails, With lamb-like patience arm my breast; When grief my wounded soul assails, In lowly meekness may I rest. 4 Close by Thy side still may I keep, Howe'er life's various current flow; With steadfast eye mark every step, And follow Thee where'er Thou go. 5 Thou, Lord, the dreadful fight hast won; Alone Thou hast the winepress trod; In me Thy strengthening grace be shown; O may I conquer through Thy blood! 6 So, when on Zion Thou shalt stand, And all heaven's host adore their King, Shall I be found at Thy right hand, And free from pain Thy glories sing. Used With Tune: MASON

"My repentings are kindled"

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 812 hymnals Topics: Afflictions First Line: Depth of mercy!--can there be Lyrics: 1 Depth of mercy!--can there be Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God his wrath forbear? Me, the chief of sinners, spare? 2 I have long withstood his grace; Long provoked him to his face; Would not hearken to his calls; Grieved him by a thousand falls. 3 Kindled his relentings are; Me he now delights to spare; Cries, How shall I give thee up?-- Lets the lifted thunder drop. 4 There for me the Saviour stands; Show his wounds and spreads his hands! God is love! I know, I feel: Jesus weeps, and loves me still. Scripture: Hosea 11:8 Used With Tune: SEYMOUR

God Our Only Good

Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Afflictions Submission under First Line: O God, how good Thou art Lyrics: 1 O God, how good Thou art To all the pure of heart, Tho' life seems vain; Burdened with anxious care, I groped in dark despair, Till in Thy house of prayer All was made plain. 2 Ever, O Lord, with Thee, All shall be well with me, Held by Thy hand; And Thou wilt guide my feet By Thy own counsel sweet, Till I, for glory meet, In glory stand. 3 In earth or heav'n above Who is there that I love Compared with Thee? My heart may faint with fears, But God my strength appears, And will to endless years My portion be. 4 O it is good that I May still to God draw nigh, As oft before; The Lord Jehovah blest, My refuge and my rest, Shall be in praise confessed For evermore. Scripture: Psalm 73 Used With Tune: OLIVET

O Thou who dry'st the mourner's tear

Author: T. Moore Appears in 210 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Affliction Used With Tune: ST. JAMES

God Our Guardian

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from First Line: O Lord, how are my foes increased! Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how are my foes increased! Against me many rise; How many say,In vain for help He on his God relies! 2 Thou art my shield and glory, Lord, My Saviour, O Most High. The Lord from out His holy hill Gives answer when I cry. 3 I laid me down and slept, I waked, Because the Lord sustains; Tho' many thousands compass me, Unmoved my soul remains. 4 Arise, o Lord; save me, my God; For Thou hast owned my cause, And oft hast beaten down my foes Who scorn Thy righteous laws. 5 Salvation to the Lord belongs, In Him His saints are blest; O let Thy blessing evermore Upon Thy people rest. Scripture: Psalm 3 Used With Tune: DALEHURST

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 235 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Lyrics: 1 My Shepherd will supply my need; the Lord God is his name. In pastures fresh he makes me feed, beside the living stream. He brings my wandering spirit back when I forsake his ways, and leads me for his mercy's sake in paths of truth and grace. 2 When I walk through the shades of death, your presence is my stay; one word of your supporting breath drives all my fears away. Your hand, in sight of all my foes, shall still my table spread; my cup with blessings overflows, your oil anoints my head. 3 The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days; O may your house be my abode and all my work be praise. There would I find a settled rest, while others go and come no more a stranger or a guest, but like a child at home. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: RESIGNATION

Come Near Me, O my Saviour!

Author: G. G. Lloyd Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Sorrow and Affliction Scripture: Psalm 34:18 Used With Tune: [Come near me, O my Saviour]

What Shall I Render to the LORD

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Affliction Lyrics: 1 What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me? How shall my life, by grace restored, give worthy thanks, O LORD, to thee? 2 Salvation's cup of blessing now I take and call upon God's name. Before his saints I pay my vow and here my gratitude proclaim. 3 His saints the LORD delights to save; their death is precious in his sight. He has redeemed me from the grave, and in his service I delight. 4 With thankful heart I offer now my gift and call upon God's name. Before his saints I pay my vow and here my gratitude proclaim. 5 Within his house, the house of prayer, I dedicate myself to God. Let all his saints his grace declare and join to sound his praise abroad. Scripture: Psalm 116 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.

"Silence! Frenzied, Unclean Spirit"

Author: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Healing in Affliction Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Used With Tune: AUTHORITY

God our Strength

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 17 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Refuge in First Line: My soul in silence waits for God Lyrics: 1 My soul in silence waits for God, My Saviour He has proved; He only is my rock and tow'r; I never shall be moved. My honor is secure with God, My Saviour He is known; My refuge and my rock of strength Are found in God alone. 2 For God has spoken o'er and o'er, And unto me has shown, That saving pow'r and lasting strength Belong to Him alone. Yea, loving-kindness evermore Belongs to Thee, O Lord; And Thou according to his work Dost ev'ry man reward. Scripture: Psalm 62 Used With Tune: FOUNTAIN

Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish

Appears in 1,059 hymnals Topics: Hope Under Affliction Used With Tune: COME, YE DISCONSOLATE

In the hour of trial, Jesus, pray for me

Author: J. Montgomery Appears in 491 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Affliction Used With Tune: ST. MARY MAGDALENE

O Thou, in Whose Presence

Author: Joseph Swain, 1761-1796 Meter: 11.8.11.8 Appears in 497 hymnals Topics: Affliction First Line: O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight Lyrics: 1 O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight, On whom in affliction I call, My comfort by day and my song in the night, My hope, my salvation, my all! 2 Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, resort with Thy sheep, To feed them in pastures of love? Say, why in the valley of death should I weep, Or alone in this wilderness rove? 3 O why should I wander, an alien from Thee, Or cry in the desert for bread? Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see, And smile at the tears I have shed. 4 He looks! and ten thousands of angels rejoice, And myriads wait for His word; He speaks! and eternity, filled with His voice; Re-echoes the praise of the Lord. 5 Dear Shepherd, I hear, and will follow Thy call; I know the sweet sound of Thy voice. Restore and defend me, for Thou art my all, And in Thee I will ever rejoice. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: MEDITATION

Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me

Author: Edward Hopper, 1816-1888 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,191 hymnals Topics: Affliction Used With Tune: PILOT

O God, Whose Will Is Life and Good

Author: Hardwicke D. Rawnsley, 1851-1920 Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Affliction and Healing Used With Tune: WINCHESTER, OLD Text Sources: and others

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Rev. Joseph Scriven Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,706 hymnals Topics: Prayer in Afflictions 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! O what peace we often forfeit, O 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 thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee; Thou wilt find a solace there. Used With Tune: CONVERSE (ERIE)

A Prayer of Helpless Distress

Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From the Wicked; Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Hear my prayer, O Lord, attend Scripture: Psalm 102:1-8 Used With Tune: [Hear my prayer, O Lord, attend]

The Lord Our Dwelling-Place

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From God First Line: Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling-place Lyrics: 1 Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place Through all the ages of our race; Before the mountains had their birth, Or ever Thou hadst formed the earth, From everlasting Thou art God, To everlasting our abode. 2 At Thy command man fades and dies And new-born generations rise; A thousand years are passed away, And all to Thee are but a day; Yea, like the watches of the night, With Thee the ages wing their flight. 3 Man soon yields up his fleeting breath Before this swelling tide of death; Like transient sleep his seasons pass, His life is like the tender grass, Luxuriant 'neath the morning sun, And withered ere the day is done. 4 Man in Thy anger is consumed, and unto grief and sorrow doomed; Before Thy clear and searching sight Our secret sins are brought to light; Beneath Thy wrath we pine and die, Our life expiring like a sigh. 5 For threescore years and ten we wait, Or fourscore years if strength be great; But grief and toil attend life's day, And soon our spirits fly away; O who with true and rev'rent though Can fear Thy anger as he ought? Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Supplication and Testimony

Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Thy lovingkindness, Lord, is good and free Lyrics: 1 Thy lovingkindness, Lord, is good and free: In tender mercy turn Thou unto me; Hide not Thy face from me in my distress, In mercy hear my prayer, Thy servant bless. 2 Needy and sorrowful, to Thee I cry; Let Thy salvation set my soul on high; Then I will sing and praise Thy holy Name, My thankful song Thy mercy shall proclaim. 3 With joy the meek shall see my soul restored; Your heart shall live, ye saints that seek the Lord; He helps the needy and regards their cries, Those in distress the Lord will not despise. 4 Let heav'n above His grace and glory tell Let earth and sea and all that in them dwell; Salvation to His people God will give, And they that love His Name with Him shall live. Scripture: Psalm 69 Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

'Tis hard from those we love to go

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Times and Seasons Affliction

In vain opposing nations rage

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Particular Occasions and Circumstances Public and National Blessings and Afflictions Lyrics: 1 In vain opposing nations rage, If God with us abide: One word of his dissolves their strength, And humbles all their pride. 2 His wisdom sees correction meet; He gives the dread command, And war its desolation spreads Through ev'ry trembling land. 3 His purpose wrought, again he speaks, And desolations cease; War's loud alarms are heard no more, And all the world is peace. 4 Mortals, adore his sov'reign pow'r, Nor dare provoke his rod: Through all your various tribes be still, And know that he is God.

Prayer for a Revival

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 186 hymnals Topics: Afflictions First Line: O Lord, thy work revive

Chuyŏ sasŭmi (O Lord, As a Deer)

Author: I-to Loh, b. 1936 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Affliction First Line: Chuyŏ sasŭmi (O Lord, as a deer) Scripture: Psalm 42 Used With Tune: [O Lord, as the Deer]

My Jesus, as thou wilt

Author: Jane L. Borthwick Appears in 617 hymnals Topics: Christian Afflictions Used With Tune: JEWETT

How firm a foundation

Author: Rev. __ Keen Appears in 2,149 hymnals Topics: For the Sick and Afflicted First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, You who to Jesus for refuge have fled? 2 Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed! I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. 3 When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. 4 When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. 5 The soul that to Jesus hath fled for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake. Amen. Used With Tune: [How firm a foundation]

Thy Will be done

Author: Miss Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871) Appears in 566 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Submission under First Line: My God and Father while I stray Scripture: Luke 11:2 Used With Tune: HANFORD

Send kindly light amid the encircling gloom

Appears in 1,233 hymnals Topics: The Christian Afflictions; Afflictions Scripture: Psalm 73:24

Come unto Me, when shadows darkly gather

Author: Mrs. C. H. Esling Appears in 273 hymnals Topics: Affliction Used With Tune: [Come unto Me, when shadows darkly gather]

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson, 1842-1906 Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 684 hymnals Topics: Affliction Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET

Nearer, my God, to Thee

Author: Mrs. Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848) Appears in 2,498 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee Scripture: Ephesians 6:6 Used With Tune: BETHANY

My Faith looks up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887) Appears in 2,216 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Prayer in Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19 Used With Tune: OLIVET

Comfort

Author: George Rawson Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: In the dark and cloudy day Lyrics: 1 In the dark and cloudy day, When earth's riches flee away, And the last hope will not stay, Saviour, comfort me! 2 When the secret idol's gone That my poor heart yearned upon, Desolate, bereft, alone, Saviour, comfort me! 3 Thou, who wast so sorely tried, In the darkness crucified, Bid me in thy love confide; Saviour, comfort me! 4 Comfort me; I am cast down: 'Tis my heavenly Father's frown; I deserve it all, I own: Saviour, comfort me! 5 So it shall be good for me Much afflicted now to be, If thou wilt but tenderly, Saviour, comfort me! Used With Tune: LAST HOPE

Psalm 42

Author: Henry F. Lyte Appears in 323 hymnals Topics: Afflictions First Line: As pants the hart for cooling streams Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling streams, When heated in the chase, So longs my soul, O God, for thee, And thy refreshing grace. 2 For thee, my God--the living God, My thirsty soul doth pine; Oh, when shall I behold thy face, Thou Majesty divine! 3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul? Trust God: who will employ His aid for thee, and change these sighs To thankful hymns of joy. 4 I sigh to think of happier days, When thou, O Lord! wast nigh; When every heart was tuned to praise, And none more blest than I. 5 Why restless, why cast down, my soul? Hope still; and thou shalt sing The praise of him who is thy God, Thy health's eternal spring. Scripture: Psalm 42:1 Used With Tune: CHERITH

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