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Lord, Rebuke Me Not in Anger

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #10 (1934) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Help in Afflictions; Prayer in Afflictions Lyrics: 1 Lord, rebuke me not in anger; Chastened sore I waste away; Pity my distress and hear me; Lord, how long wilt Thou delay? 2 Come, O Lord, my soul deliver, In Thy loving-kindness save. Shall the dead Thy Name remember? Who shall praise Thee in the grave? 3 Pity, Lord, my sad condition; I am weary and distressed. Many adversaries vex me; Weeping, I can find no rest. 4 Now the foes that seek to harm me, Quickly put to shame, shall flee, For the Lord hath heard my weeping, And He will regard my plea. Scripture: Psalm 6 Languages: English Tune Title: ZENO

Divine Chastisement

Hymnal: The Psalter #12 (1912) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions From God; Afflictions Many and Severe; Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Refuge in; Church Afflicted First Line: Lord, rebuke me not in anger Lyrics: 1 Lord, rebuke me not in anger; Chastened sore I waste away; Pity my distress and hear me; Lord, how long wilt Thou delay? 2 Come, O Lord, my soul deliver, In Thy loving-kindness save. Shall the dead Thy Name remember? Who shall praise Thee in the grave? 3 Pity, Lord, my sad condition; I am weary and distressed; Many adversaries vex me, Weeping, I can find no rest. 4 Now the foes that seek to harm me, Quickly put to shame, shall flee, For the Lord hath heard my weeping, And He will regard my plea. Scripture: Psalm 6 Languages: English Tune Title: ZENO

Confidence in Divine Justice

Hymnal: The Psalter #13 (1912) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Watchfulness in First Line: Jehovah, my God, on Thy help I depend Lyrics: 1 Jehovah, my God, on Thy help I depend; From all that pursue me O save and defend; Lest they like a lion should rend me at will, while no one is near me their raging to still. 2 When wronged without cause I have kindness returned; But if I my neighbor maltreated and spurned, My soul let the enemy seize for his prey, My life and my honor in dust let him lay. 3 O Lord, in Thy wrath stay the rage of my foes; Awake, and Thy judgment ordained interpose. Let peoples surround Thee and wait at Thy feet, While o'er them for judgment Thou takest Thy seat. 4 All nations of men shall be judged by the Lord; To me, O Jehovah, just judgment accord, As faithful and righteous in life I have been, And ever integrity cherished within. 5 Establish the righteous, let evil depart, For God Who is just tries the tho'ts of the heart. In God for defense I have placed all my trust; The upright He saves and He judges the just. 6 The Lord with the wicked is wroth every day, And if they repent not is ready to slay; By manifold ruin for others prepared They surely at last shall themselves be ensnared. 7 Because He is righteous His praise I will sing, Thanksgiving and honor to Him I will bring, Will sing to the Lord on Whose grace I rely, Extolling the Name of Jehovah Most High. Scripture: Psalm 7 Languages: English Tune Title: PAULINA

Unshaken Faith Amid Danger

Hymnal: The Psalter #20 (1912) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From God First Line: In God will I trust, tho' my counselors say Lyrics: 1 In God will I trust, tho' my counselors say, O flee as a bird to your mountain away; The wicked are strong and the righteous are weak, Foundations are shaken, yet God will I seek. 2 The Lord in His temple shall ever abide; His throne is eternal, whatever betide. The children of men He beholds from on high, The wicked to punish, the righteous to try. 3 The Lord is most righteous, the Lord loves the right, the evil He hates and will surely requite; The wicked His anger will drive from their place, The upright in rapture shall gaze on His face. Scripture: Psalm 11 Languages: English Tune Title: PROTECTION

As a Hart Longs for Flowing Streams

Author: Andrew Donaldson Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #42G (2012) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction Scripture: Psalm 42 Tune Title: AS A HART LONGS

The Lord Our Shepherd

Hymnal: The Psalter #53 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Comfort under First Line: The Lord's my Sehpherd, I'll not want Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: EVAN

Jesus Our Shepherd

Hymnal: The Psalter #54 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Comfort under First Line: My faithful Shepherd is the Lord Lyrics: 1 My faithful Shepherd is the Lord, Supplying all my needs; In pastures green He makes me rest, By quiet waters leads. 2 He tenderly restores my soul When I am in distress, And for His Name's sake guides my feet In paths of righteousness. 3 Thro' death's dark valley though I walk, No evil will I fear; Thy rod and staff will comfort me, For Thou art ever near. 4 A table Thou dost spread for me In presence of my foes; Thou hast anointed me with oil, My cup of joy o'erflows. 5 Thro' life Thy goodness and Thy grace Shall daily follow me; And I, within Thy house, O Lord, Shall ever dwell with Thee. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: HERMON

The Saviour's Constant Presence

Hymnal: The Psalter #56 (1912) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Comfort under First Line: My Shepherd is the Lord Who knows my needs Lyrics: 1 My Shepherd is the Lord Who knows my needs, And I am blest; By quiet streams, in pastures green, He leads And makes me rest. My soul He save and for His own Name's sake He guides my feet the paths of right to take. 2 Tho' in death's vale and shadow be my way I fear no ill, For Thou art near, Thy rod and staff my stay And comfort still. My table Thou dost spread before my foes, My head Thou dost anoint, my cup o'erflows. 3 The goodness and the mercy that have aye Upon me shone Shall surely follow me thro' all the way Till life is done; And evermore Jehovah's house shall be My dwelling-place thro' all eternity. Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX BENIGNA

Forgiveness and Deliverance

Hymnal: The Psalter #63 (1912) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Watchfulness in First Line: My griefs of heart abound Lyrics: 1 My griefs of heart abound, Relieve my sore distress, See my affliction and my pain, Forgive my sinfulness. 2 Consider Thou my foes, So many and so bold, For cruel is the hatred, Lord, Which they against me hold. 3 Defend, and keep my soul, From foes deliver me, And let me not be bro't to shame: I put my trust in Thee. 4 Be truth and right my shield, Because I wait for Thee; Thy Church, O God, do Thou redeem From all adversity. Scripture: Psalm 25 Languages: English Tune Title: PALMER

Spiritual Aspirations

Hymnal: The Psalter #64 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Watchfulness in First Line: Lord, I lift my soul to Thee Lyrics: 1 Lord, I lift my soul to Thee, O my God, I trust Thy might; Let not foes exult o'er me, Shame me not before their sight. Yea, may none be put to shame, None who wait for Thee to bless; But dishonored be their name Who without a cause transgress. 2 Lord, to me Thy ways make known, Guide in truth and teach Thou me; Thou my Saviour art alone, All the day I wait for Thee. Lord, remember in Thy love All Thy mercies manifold, Tender mercies from above, Changeless from the days of old. 3 Sins of youth remember not, Nor my trespasses record; Let not mercy be forgot, For Thy goodness' sake, O Lord. Just and good the Lord abides He His way will sinners show He the meek in justice guides Making them His way to know. Scripture: Psalm 25 Languages: English Tune Title: SPANISH HYMN

The Lord I Will at all Times Bless

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #64 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Prayer in Afflictions Lyrics: 1 The Lord I will at all times bless, In praise my mouth employ; My soul shall in Jehovah boast The meek shall hear with joy. O magnify the Lord with me, Let us exalt His Name; When in distress on Him I called, He to my rescue came. 2 We looked to Him and light received, Ashamed we shall not be; Our humble cry Jehovah heard, From trouble set us free. The angel of the Lord encamps, Around about His own, Delivers them for all their foes, Lest they be overthrown. 3 O taste and see that God is good To all that seek His face; Yea, blest the man that trusts in Him, Confiding in His grace. O fear the Lord, all ye His saints; No want shall bring distress; The lions young may pine for food, The saints all good possess. Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English Tune Title: EUPHEMIA

Send Forth, O Lord, of My Salvation

Author: Rev. William Kuipers Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #83 (1934) Meter: 9.8.9.9.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Help in Afflictions First Line: Send forth, O Lord of my salvation Scripture: Psalm 43 Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY HILL

The Goodness of God Proved

Hymnal: The Psalter #88 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for First Line: The Lord I will at all times bless Lyrics: 1 The Lord I will at all times bless, In praise my mouth employ; My soul shall in Jehovah boast, The meek shall hear with joy. O magnify the Lord with me, Let us exult His Name; When in distress on Him I called, He to my rescue came. 2 We looked to Him and light received, Ashamed we shall not be; Our humble cry Jehovah heard, From trouble set us free. The angel of the Lord encamps Around about His own, Delivers them from all their foes, Lest they be overthrown. 3 O taste and see that God is good To all that seek His face; Yea, blest the man that trust in Him, Confiding in His grace. O fear the Lord, all ye His saints; No want shall bring distress; The lions young may pine for food, The saints all good possess. Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English Tune Title: EUPHEMIA

The Safety of Believers

Hymnal: The Psalter #91a (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for First Line: God guards the good with watchful eyes Lyrics: 1 God guards the good with watchful eye, His ear attentive to their cry, Against the wicked sets His face, From earth their mem'ry to erase. 2 The righteous cry, Jehovah hears, And rescues them from all their fears; The Lord draws nigh to broken hearts, To contrite spirits help imparts. 3 Afflictions on the good must fall, But God will bring them safe thro' all; From harmful stroke He will defend, And sure and full deliv'rance send. 4 By evil are the evil slain, The hope of sinful men is fain; The wicked, who the righteous hate, Their condemnation shall be great. 5 The Lord redemption will provide For all who in His grace confide; From condemnation they are clear Who trust in Him with holy fear. Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English Tune Title: ABENDS

The Safety of Believers

Hymnal: The Psalter #91b (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for First Line: God guards the good with watchful eyes Lyrics: 1 God guards the good with watchful eye, His ear attentive to their cry, Against the wicked sets His face, From earth their mem'ry to erase. 2 The righteous cry, Jehovah hears, And rescues them from all their fears; The Lord draws nigh to broken hearts, To contrite spirits help imparts. 3 Afflictions on the good must fall, But God will bring them safe thro' all; From harmful stroke He will defend, And sure and full deliv'rance send. 4 By evil are the evil slain, The hope of sinful men is vain; The wicked, who the righteous hate, Their condemnation shall be great. 5 The Lord redemption will provide For all who in His grace confide; From condemnation they are clear Who trust in Him with holy fear. Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English Tune Title: PENTECOST

Some Day We Shall Know

Author: Mary Irene McLean Hymnal: The Search Light #97 (1894) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction First Line: We shall know, some day shall know Refrain First Line: We shall know some day, some day Scripture: John 13:7 Languages: English Tune Title: [Some Day We Shall Know]

The Righteous and the Evil-Doer

Hymnal: The Psalter #99 (1912) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions Promises for First Line: The wicked, watching for their prey Lyrics: 1 The wicked, watching for their prey, Desire the righteous man to slay, But God is on his side; He will not leave him in their hands, Nor count him guilty when he stands In judgment to be tried. 2 Wait on the Lord and keep His way; He will exalt thee, nor delay To give the land to thee; And when the wicked are cut off, The wicked who against thee scoff, Their judgment thou shalt see. 3 The wicked in great pow'r are seen, Like spreading tree with foliage green That grows in native ground. I looked again, they were no more; I sought the men so proud before, But they could not be found. 4 Mark thou the upright day by day, Behold the perfect in his way; His journey ends in peace. Destroyed at once shall rebels be; Cut off from all posterity, Their very name shall cease. 5 Salvation is from God, alone, Whom as their covert saints have known When by sore troubles tried; The Lord Who helped in troubles past Will save them to the very last, For they in Him confide. Scripture: Psalm 37 Languages: English Tune Title: RAPTURE

The Sun Will Shine To-morrow

Author: Mary Irene McLean Hymnal: The Search Light #100 (1894) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction First Line: I'll praise the Lord in cheerful lays Refrain First Line: The sun will shine, the sun will shine Scripture: Psalm 43:5 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Sun Will Shine To-morrow]

Nunca, Dios mío

Author: Juan Bautista Cabrera Hymnal: Celebremos Su Gloria #104 (1992) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction First Line: Nunca, Dios mío, cesará mi labio Lyrics: 1 Nunca, Dios mío, cesará mi labio de bendecirte, de cantar tu gloria, Porque conservo de tu amor inmenso grata memoria. 2 Cuando perdido en mundanal sendero, no me cercaba sino niebla oscura. Tú me miraste, y alumbróme un rayo de tu luz pura. 3 Cuando inclinaba mi abatida frente del mal obrar el oneroso yugo, Dulce reposo y eficaz alivio darme te plugo. Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17 Languages: Spanish Tune Title: FLEMMING

A Mourner's Entreaties

Hymnal: The Psalter #107 (1912) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Purpose of First Line: My end, Lord, make me know Lyrics: 1 My end, Lord, make me know, My days, how soon they fail; And to my thoughtful spirit show How weak I am and frail. 2 To Thy eternal thought My days are but a span; To Thee my years appear as nought, A breath at best is man. 3 O Lord, regard my fears, And answer my request; turn not in silence from my tears, But give the mourner rest. 4 I am a stranger here, Dependent on Thy grace, A pilgrim, as my fathers were, With no abiding place. Scripture: Psalm 39 Languages: English Tune Title: GREENWOOD

The Mercy of God Besought

Hymnal: The Psalter #110 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions Many and Severe First Line: Thy tender mercies, O my Lord Lyrics: 1 Thy tender mercies, O my Lord, Withhold not I implore; But let Thy kindness and Thy truth Preserve me evermore. For countless ills have compassed me, My sinful deeds arise; Yea, they have overtaken me; I dare not raise my eyes. 2 My sins are more than I can count, My heart has failed for grief; Be pleased, O Lord, to rescue me, O haste to my relief. Be those who seek to hurt my soul Dismayed and put to flight, And they themselves be put to shame Who in my woe delight. 3 Let all who seek Thee now rejoice, Yea, glad in Thee abide. And, loving Thy salvation, say, The Lord be magnified. My lowly state and bitter need The Lord has not forgot; Thou art my Saviour and my help, Come, Lord, and tarry not. Scripture: Psalm 40 Languages: English Tune Title: RUTH

"Are You Ready to Die?"

Author: A. F. M. Hymnal: The Search Light #132 (1894) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction First Line: Friend after friend must leave us here Refrain First Line: Are you ready to die? Scripture: Matthew 24:44 Languages: English Tune Title: [Are You Ready to Die]

Fear and Faith

Hymnal: The Psalter #152 (1912) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Refuge in First Line: What time I am afraid Lyrics: 1 What time I am afraid I put my trust in Thee; In God I rest, and praise His word, so rich and free. 2 In God I put my trust, I neither doubt nor fear, For man can never harm With God my helper near. 3 In God the Lord, I rest, His word of grace I praise, His promise stands secure, Nor fear nor foe dismays. 4 Upon me are Thy vows, O God, in Whom I live; The sacrifice of praise To Thee I now will give. 5 For Thou hast saved from death, From falling kept me free, That in the light of life My walk may be with Thee. Scripture: Psalm 56 Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY GUIDE

Danger and Rescue

Hymnal: The Psalter #154 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions Refuge in First Line: O God, be merciful to me Lyrics: 1 O God, be merciful to me, My soul for refuge comes to Thee; Beneath Thy wings I safe will stay Until these troubles pass away. 2 To God most High shall rise my prayer, To God Who makes my wants His care; From heav'n He will salvation send, And me from ev'ry foe defend. 3 Great foes and fierce my soul alarm, Inflamed with rage and strong to harm, But God, from heav'n His dwelling-place, Will rescue me with truth and grace. 4 Be Thou, O God, exalted high, Yea, far above the starry sky, And let Thy glory be displayed O'er all the earth Thy hands have made. Scripture: Psalm 57 Languages: English Tune Title: SELWYN

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Author: Edward Hopper, 1816-1888 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #160 (2018) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Savior, pilot me, Over life's tempestuous sea: Unknown waves before me roll, Hiding rocks and treach'rous shoal; Chart and compass come from Thee– Jesus, Savior, pilot me! 2 As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild; Boist'rous waves obey Thy will When Thou say'st to them, "Be still!" Wondrous Sov'reign of the sea, Jesus, Savior, pilot me! 3 When at last I near the shore, And the fearful breakers roar 'Twixt me and the peaceful rest– Then, while leaning on Thy breast, May I hear Thee say to me, "Fear not– I will pilot thee!" Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Languages: English Tune Title: PILOT

We Are In Christ Jesus

Author: Ken Bible Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #169 (2008) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions/Trials Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, 5:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: KING OF GLORY

O Teach Thou Us to Count Our Days

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #184 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Help in Afflictions Lyrics: 1 O teach Thou us to count our days And set our hearts on wisdom’s ways; Turn, Lord, to us in our distress, In pity now Thy servants bless; Let mercy’s dawn dispel our night, And all our day with joy be bright, And all our day with joy be bright. 2 O send the day of joy and light, For long has been our sorrow’s night; Afflicted through the weary years, We wait until Thy help appears; With us and with our sons abide, In us let God be glorified, In us let God be glorified. 3 So let there be on us bestowed The beauty of the Lord our God; The work accomplished by our hand Establish Thou, and make it stand; Yea, let our hopeful labor be Established evermore by Thee. Established evermore by Thee. Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: SANDS

Anticipation of Answered Prayer

Hymnal: The Psalter #186 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Though I am poor and sorrowful Lyrics: 1 Though I am poor and sorrowful, Hear Thou, O God, my cry; Let Thy salvation come to me And lift me up on high. 2 Then will I praise my God with song, To Him my thanks shall rise, And this shall please Jehovah more Than offered sacrifice. 3 The meek shall see it and rejoice, Ye saints, no more be sad; For lo, Jehovah hears the poor And makes His pris'ners glad. 4 Let heav'n and earth and seas rejoice, Let all there-in give praise, For Zion God will surely save Her broken walls will raise. 5 In Zion they that love His Name Shall dwell from age to age; Yea, there shall be their lasting rest, Their children's heritage. Scripture: Psalm 69 Languages: English Tune Title: BALERMA

A Suppliant's Urgent Prayer

Hymnal: The Psalter #188 (1912) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Make haste, O my God, to deliver, I pray Lyrics: 1 Make haste, O my God, to deliver, I pray, O Lord, to my rescue make haste; Let those who would harm me be filled with dismay, And in their own folly disgraced. 2 Let them be turned back in confusion, O Lord, Who in my destruction would joy; Let shame and defeat be their only reward Who sneers and derision employ. 3 May all those who seek Thee, and make Thee their choice, Great gladness and blessedness see; May all those who love Thy salvation rejoice And constantly magnify Thee. 4 I cry in deep need and Thy help I implore; Make haste to the rescue, I pray; My Saviour Thou art, and my strength evermore, No longer Thy coming delay. Scripture: Psalm 70 Languages: English Tune Title: DELPHINE

Prayer for Help

Hymnal: The Psalter #189 (1912) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Make haste, O my God, to save Lyrics: 1 Make haste, O God, to save; To help me, Lord, make haste; Ashamed, confounded, they shall be Who would my life lay waste. 2 They shall be put to shame That in my hurt delight, And backward in dishonor turned, Their mocking to requite. 3 All they that seek Thy face With joy in Thee abide, And, loving Thy salvation say, Let God be magnified. 4 In need am I, and poor; O God, make haste, I pray; Thou art my Saviour and my help, O Lord, make no delay. Scripture: Psalm 70 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MICHAEL

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord

Author: Authorship doubtful Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #190a (1917) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Furnace of; Afflictions Floods of; Fire Of Affliction; Floods, of affliction 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, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? 2 "Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed! For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand. 3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I will be with thee thy trials 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 "E'en down to old age all My people shall prove My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love; And when hoary hairs shall their temples adorn, Like lambs they shall still in My bosom be borne. 6 "The soul that on Jesus doth lean for repose, I will not--I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavour to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake!" Languages: English Tune Title: KIRBY

Trustful Entreaty to Praise

Hymnal: The Psalter #190 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Refuge in First Line: In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust Lyrics: 1 In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust; Shamed let me never be; O save me in thy righteousness, Give ear, and rescue me, Give ear, and rescue me. 2 Be Thou my rock, my dwelling-place, Forever mine, as now; Salvation Thou hast willed for me, My rock and fortress, Thou, My rock and fortress, Thou. 3 Deliver me from wicked hands, Save me from men unjust, For Thou, Jehovah, art my hope, From youth Thou art my trust, From youth Thou art my trust. 4 Thou hast upheld me in Thy grace From childhood's early days; to Thee from whom I life received Will I give constant praise, Will I give constant praise. Scripture: Psalm 71 Languages: English Tune Title: LEAF

A Prayer of Faith

Hymnal: The Psalter #192 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Many and Severe; Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Refuge in First Line: O gracious God, forsake me not Lyrics: 1 O gracious God, forsake me not When I am old and gray, That unto those that follow me I may Thy might display. 2 Thy perfect righteousness, O God, The height of heav'n exceeds; O who is like to Thee, Who hast Performed such mighty deeds? 3 Thou Who hast sent me many griefs wilt yet my soul restore, And out of sorrow's lowest depths Wilt bring me forth once more. 4 O turn again and comfort me, My wanting strength increase, And for Thy faithfulness, O God, My praise shall never cease. 5 Thou Holy One of Israel, To Thee sweet songs I raise; The soul Thou hast redeemed from death Shall give Thee joyful praise. 6 My enemies that seek my hurt Thy help has put to shame; My thankful tongue will ceaselessly Thy righteousness proclaim. Scripture: Psalm 71 Languages: English Tune Title: AVON

A Vindication of God's Ways

Hymnal: The Psalter #201b (1912) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under First Line: God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure Lyrics: 1 God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure, He never forsaketh the good and the pure; Yet once my faith faltered, I envied the proud, In doubt and disquiet my spirit was bowed. 2 The wicked are prospered and firm is their strength, No pangs do they suffer, though death come at length; They are not in trouble as other men are, The plagues of their fellows they view from afar. 3 In garments of boasting and violence decked, With wealth more abundant than heart could expect, They scoff, and the helpless they proudly oppress, The heav'ns and the earth they assume to possess. 4 Despising God's people, they cause them to drain The cup of oppression, injustice, and pain; They question God's knowledge and boldly defy The might and the justice of God the Most High. 5 The wicked, grown wealthy, have comfort and peace, While I, daily chastened, see troubles increase, And, wronging God's children, I cried in my pain, That clean hands are worthless and pure hearts are vain. 6 I went to God's temple: my doubts were dispelled, The end of life's journey I clearly beheld; I saw in what peril ungodly men stand With sudden destruction and ruin at hand. 7 As when one awaking forgetteth his dream, So God will despise them, though great they may seem; My envy was senseless, my grief was for nought, Because I was faithless, and foolish my thought. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO

The Righteous Judgment of God

Hymnal: The Psalter #206 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions For sin First Line: To Thee, o God, we render thanks Lyrics: 1 To Thee, O God, we render thanks, To Thee give thanks sincere, Because Thy wondrous works declare That Thou art ever near. 2 Thy righteous judgment, Thou hast said, Shall in due time appear, And thou Who didst establish it Wilt fill the earth with fear. 3 Thou teachest meekness to the proud, And makest sinners know That none is judge but God alone, To honor or bring low. 4 Jehovah holds a cup of wrath, And holds it not in vain, For all the wicked of the earth Its bitter dregs shall drain. 5 The God of Israel I will praise And all His glory show; The righteous He will high exalt And bring the wicked low. Scripture: Psalm 75 Languages: English Tune Title: BOSTON

The Church Under Discipline

Hymnal: The Psalter #216 (1912) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions Prayer in; Church Afflicted First Line: In Thy heritage the heathen Lyrics: 1 In Thy heritage the heathen Now, O God, triumphant stand; They defile Thy holy temple, They destroy Thy chosen land; Ruthless, they have slain Thy servants, They have caused Thy saints to mourn, In the sight of all about us We endure reproach and scorn. 2 O how long against Thy people Shall Thy anger burn, O Lord? On Thy enemies, the heathen, Be Thy indignation poured; Smite the kingdoms that defy Thee, Calling not upon Thy Name. They have long devoured Thy people And have swept Thy land with flame. 3 O remember not against us Evil by our fathers wrought; Haste to help us in Thy mercy, Near to ruin we are brought; Help us, God of our salvation, For the glory of Thy Name; For Thy Name's sake come and save us, Take away our sin and shame. 4 Let Thy foes no longer scorn Thee, Now avenge Thy servants slain; Loose the pris'ner, save the dying, All Thy enemies restrain; Then Thy flock, Thy chosen people, Unto Thee Thy thanks shall raise, And to ev'ry generation, We will sing Thy glorious praise. Scripture: Psalm 79 Languages: English Tune Title: SALONICA

Forgiving Mercy Besought

Hymnal: The Psalter #217 (1912) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Remember not, O God Lyrics: 1 Remember not, O God, The sins of long ago; In tender mercy visit us, Distressed and humbled low. 2 O Lord, our Saviour, help, And glorify Thy Name; Deliver us from all our sins And take away our shame. 3 In Thy compassion hear Thy pris'ner's plaintive sigh, And in the greatness of Thy pow'r Save those about to die. 4 Then, safe within Thy fold, We will exalt Thy Name; Our thankful hearts with songs of joy Thy goodness will proclaim. Scripture: Psalm 79 Languages: English Tune Title: GORTON

Only Jesus Feels and Knows

Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: Sacred Songs and Solos #218 (1890) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Sorrow and Affliction Refrain First Line: Oh, that Name we love to hear Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Languages: English Tune Title: [Only Jesus feels and knows]

Confiding Prayer

Hymnal: The Psalter #235 (1912) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Lord, my petition heed Lyrics: 1 Lord, my petition heed, Now help me in my need, My Saviour be; I am Thy servant, Lord, My trust is in Thy word, Mercy to me afford, I cry to Thee. 2 Comfort Thy servant now, While at Thy throne I bow, For Thou art love. Thy pard'ning grace is free; Sinners who call on Thee Thy tender mercy see; O God above. 3 Lord, hear me when I pray, While now in trouble's day I seek Thy face. To answer, Lord, is Thine; Thou only art divine, Most bright Thy glories shine, O God of grace. Scripture: Psalm 86 Languages: English Tune Title: MASON

I Love the Lord, for My Request

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #243 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Prayer in Afflictions Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord, for my request And humble plea He makes His care; In Him through life my faith shall rest, for He both hears and answers prayer. 2 Brought nigh to death and full of grief, The Lord's salvation I besought; He heard my cry, He sent relief, My soul from depths of woe He brought. 3 Most kind and righteous is the Lord, Our God is merciful indeed, Delighting ever to afford His help to me in time of need. 4 Return unto thy rest, my soul, The Lord has richly dealt with thee, Delivered thee from death's control, From sin and sorrow set thee free. 5 Since He has freed my eyes from tears And kept my feet from evil ways, Redeemed from life's distressing fears, With Him I walk, and Him I praise. 6 In my affliction and my pain, When fears alarmed and hopes deceived, I found all human helpers vain, But in the Lord my soul believed. Scripture: Psalm 116 Languages: English Tune Title: CANONBURY

O Holy Saviour, Friend Unseen

Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #245 (1957) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction Lyrics: 1 O Holy Savior, Friend unseen, Since on Thine arm Thou bidd'st me lean, Help me throughout life's varying scene, By faith to cling to Thee. 2 What tho' the world deceitful prove, And earthly friends and joys remove; With patient, uncomplaining love, Still would I cling to Thee. 5 Tho' oft I seem to tread alone Life's dreary waste, with thorns o'er-grown, Thy voice of love in gentlest tone, Still whispers, "Cling to Me!" 4 Tho' faith and hope are often tried, I ask not, need not aught beside; So safe, so calm, so satisfied, The soul that clings to Thee! 5 Blest is my lot, whate'er befall; What can disturb me, who appall, While as my Strength, my Rock, my All, Saviour, I cling to Thee? Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: FLEMMING

The Lord Our Dwelling-Place

Hymnal: The Psalter #245 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major 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 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE

A Pilgrim's Prayers

Hymnal: The Psalter #246 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Prayer in First Line: O teach Thou us to count our days Lyrics: 1 O teach Thou us to count our days, And set our hearts on wisdom’s ways; Turn, Lord, to us in our distress In pity now Thy servants bless; Let mercy’s dawn dispel our night, And all our day with joy be bright, And all our day with joy be bright. 2 O send the day of joy and light, For long has been our sorrow’s night; Afflicted through the weary years, We wait until Thy help appears; From age to age with us abide; In us let God be glorified, In us let God be glorified. 3 So let there be on us bestowed The beauty of the Lord our God; The work accomplished by our hand Establish Thou, and make it stand; Yea, let our hopeful labor be Established evermore by thee. Established evermore by thee. Scripture: Psalm 90 Languages: English Tune Title: SANDS

Rest in the Lord

Hymnal: Sacred Songs and Solos #253 (1890) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Sorrow and Affliction First Line: Where'er thine earthly lot may be Refrain First Line: Oh, rest in the Lord, and wait, brother Scripture: Psalm 37:7 Languages: English Tune Title: [Where'er thine earthly lot may be]

My Grieving Soul Revive, O Lord

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #253 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Prayer in Afflictions Lyrics: 1 My grieving soul revive, O Lord, According to Thy word; To Thee my ways I have declared, And Thou my prayer hast heard. 2 Teach me to know Thy holy way And think upon Thy deeds; In grief I ask for promised grace According to my needs. 3 Keep me from falsehood, let Thy law With me in grace abide; The way of faithfulness I choose, Thy precepts are my guide. 4 I cleave unto Thy truth, O Lord; From shame deliver me; In glad obedience I will live Through strength bestowed by Thee. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: AZMON

Affliction and Appeal

Hymnal: The Psalter #272 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From the Wicked; Afflictions Prayer in First Line: Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry Have ready access unto Thee; When in distress to thee i fly, O hide not thou thy face from me. 2 Attend, o Lord, to my desire, O haste to answer when I pray, For grief consumes my strength like fire, My days as smoke pass swift away. 3 My heart is withered like the grass, And I forget my daily bread; In lonely grief my days I pass And sad my thoughts upon my bed. 4 My foes reproach me all the day, My drink is tars, my bread is grief, For in Thy wrath I pine away, My days are like a fading leaf. Scripture: Psalm 102 Languages: English Tune Title: ORIEL

내 맘 속 의 음 악 소 리 는 (There's Within My Heart a Melody)

Author: Luther B. Bridgers Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #289 (2001) Meter: 9.7.9.7 with refrain Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction and Comfort Refrain First Line: 예 수 예 수 예 수 (Jesus, Jesus, Jesus) Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: SWEETEST NAME

Emancipation from Spiritual Slavery

Hymnal: The Psalter #293 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions Many and Severe; Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Purpose of First Line: Rebels, who had dared to show Lyrics: 1 Rebels, who had dared to show Proud contempt of God Most High, Bound in iron and in woe, Shades of death and darkness night, Humbled low with toil and pain, Fell, and looked for help in vain. 2 To Jehovah then they cried In their trouble, and He saved, Threw the prison open wide Where they lay to death enslaved, Bade the gloomy shadows flee, Broke their bonds and set them free. 3 Sons of men, awake to praise God the Lord Who reigns above, Gracious in His works and ways, Wondrous in redeeming love; Iron bars He breaks like clay, And the brazen gates give way. Scripture: Psalm 107 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX

Providential Visitations

Hymnal: The Psalter #296 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Afflictions For sin First Line: Springs and streams no longer bless Lyrics: 1 Springs and streams no longer bless All the dry and thirsty land; Fertile fields in verdant dress God converts to desert sand; For that they who dwell therein Turn to wickedness and sin. 2 Once again the waters well, All the desert blossoms fair; There He makes the hungry dwell, There a city they prepare, Plant their vines and sow their fields, And the earth her increase yields. 3 Now He blessed them indeed, They are greatly multiplied; On the hills their cattle feed, Fast increasing, spreading wide; Then again they are brought low Through oppression, grief, and woe. 4 His contempt the princes taste; Driven out they helpless fly, Wand'ring in the trackless waste; But He lifts the needy high, Where no evil shall annoy, And with children gives him joy. 5 When His righteous judgments come, Strong to bless and to destroy, All iniquity is dumb, All the righteous sing for joy; Who Jehovah wisely heed, In His works His mercy read. Scripture: Psalm 107 Languages: English Tune Title: GREATOREX

수 고 한 자 오 라 (Come All Ye That Labor)

Author: Bruce Ballinger Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #306 (2001) Tune Key: A Flat Major Topics: Affliction and Comfort Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: [Come all ye that labor]

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