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Here within this house of prayer
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #563a (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: ASHBURTON
Here within this house of prayer
Here within this house of prayer
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #563b (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
Here within this house of prayer
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #211a (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear!
it soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away our fear.
2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,
and calms the troubled breast;
it satisfies the hungry soul,
and gives the weary rest.
3 Dear name, the rock on which I build,
my shield and hiding-place;
my never-failing treasury, filled
with boundless stores of grace!
4 Jesus, my shepherd, guardian, friend,
my prophet, priest and king,
my Lord, my life, my way, my end —
accept the praise I bring.
5 Weak is the effort of my heart,
and cold my warmest thought;
but when I see you as you are,
I'll praise you as I ought.
6 Till then I would your love proclaim
with every fleeting breath;
and may the music of your name
refresh my soul in death. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #211b (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear!
it soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away our fear.
2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,
and calms the troubled breast;
it satisfies the hungry soul,
and gives the weary rest.
3 Dear name, the rock on which I build,
my shield and hiding-place;
my never-failing treasury, filled
with boundless stores of grace!
4 Jesus, my shepherd, guardian, friend,
my prophet, priest and king,
my Lord, my life, my way, my end —
accept the praise I bring.
5 Weak is the effort of my heart,
and cold my warmest thought;
but when I see you as you are,
I'll praise you as I ought.
6 Till then I would your love proclaim
with every fleeting breath;
and may the music of your name
refresh my soul in death. Languages: English Tune Title: RACHEL
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them to the Lord
Author: H. M. Butler (1833-1918) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #366a (1987) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them to the Lord,
and give to God our thanks with one accord;
it is our joy and duty, all our days
to lift our hearts in grateful thanks and praise.
2 Above the level of the former years,
the mire of sin, the slough of guilty fears,
the mist of doubt, the blight of love's decay —
O Lord of light, lift all our hearts today!
3 Above the swamps of subterfuge and shame,
the deeds, the thoughts, that honour may not name,
the halting tongue that dares not tell the whole —
O Lord of truth, lift every Christian soul!
4 Above the storms that darken human life —
pride, jealousy and envy, rage and strife;
where cold mistrust holds friend and friend apart —
O Lord of love, lift every Christian heart!
5 Then, with the trumpet call as Christ appears,
'Lift up your hearts!' rings, pealing in our ears:
still shall our hearts respond with full accord —
'We lift them up, we lift them to the Lord!'
Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLANDS
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them to the Lord
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them to the Lord
Author: H. M. Butler (1833-1918) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #366b (1987) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them to the Lord,
and give to God our thanks with one accord;
it is our joy and duty, all our days
to lift our hearts in grateful thanks and praise.
2 Above the level of the former years,
the mire of sin, the slough of guilty fears,
the mist of doubt, the blight of love's decay —
O Lord of light, lift all our hearts today!
3 Above the swamps of subterfuge and shame,
the deeds, the thoughts, that honour may not name,
the halting tongue that dares not tell the whole —
O Lord of truth, lift every Christian soul!
4 Above the storms that darken human life -
pride, jealousy and envy, rage and strife;
where cold mistrust holds friend and friend apart —
O Lord of love, lift every Christian heart!
5 Then, with the trumpet call as Christ appears,
'Lift up your hearts!' rings, pealing in our ears:
still shall our hearts respond with full accord —
'We lift them up, we lift them to the Lord!' Languages: English Tune Title: YANWORTH
'Lift up your hearts!' We lift them to the Lord
What a friend we have in Jesus
Author: J. M. Scriven (1819-1886) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #373a (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners 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,
burdened with a load of care?
Jesus is our mighty saviour:
he will listen to our prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
take it to the Lord in prayer;
in his arms he will enfold you
and his love will shield you there. Languages: English Tune Title: BLAENWERN
What a friend we have in Jesus
What a friend we have in Jesus
Author: J. M. Scriven (1819-1886) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #373b (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners 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,
burdened with a load of care?
Jesus is our mighty saviour:
he will listen to our prayer.
Do your friends despise, forsake you?
take it to the Lord in prayer;
in his arms he will enfold you
and his love will shield you there. Languages: English Tune Title: CONVERSE
What a friend we have in Jesus
O sacred head surrounded
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153); P. Gerhardt (1607-1676); J. W. Alexander (1804-1853); H. W. Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #139 (1987) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: PASSION CHORALE
O sacred head surrounded
Father of heaven, whose love profound
Author: E. Cooper (1770-1833) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #359 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Father of heaven, whose love profound
a ransom for our souls has found;
before your throne we sinners bend —
to us your pardoning love extend.
2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word,
our prophet, priest, redeemer, Lord:
before your throne we sinners bend —
to us your saving grace extend.
3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath
our soul is raised from sin and death;
before your throne we sinners bend —
to us your living power extend.
4 Jehovah - Father, Spirit, Son —
mysterious Godhead, Three-in-One,
before your throne we sinners bend —
grace, pardon, life to us extend. Languages: English Tune Title: RIVAULX
Father of heaven, whose love profound
Let us praise God together, let us praise
Author: J. E. Seddon Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #S.18 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Let us praise God together, let us praise;
let us praise God together all our days;
he is faithful in all his ways,
he is worthy of all our praise,
his name be exalted on high!
2 Let us seek God together, let us pray;
let us seek his forgiveness as we pray:
he will cleanse us from all our sin,
he will help us the fight to win,
his name be exalted on high!
3 Let us serve God together, him obey;
let our lives show his goodness through each day:
Christ the Lord is the world's true light--
let us serve him with all our might,
his name be exalted on high! Languages: English Tune Title: CALHOUN MELODY
Let us praise God together, let us praise
The kingdom of God is justice and joy
Author: B. Rees (1911-1983) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #333 (1987) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Scripture: Romans 14:17 Languages: English Tune Title: HANOVER
The kingdom of God is justice and joy
I come with joy to meet my Lord
Author: Brian Wren (born 1936) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #408a (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: UNIVERSITY
I come with joy to meet my Lord
I come with joy to meet my Lord
Author: Brian Wren (born 1936) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #408b (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: BARCHESTER FAIR
I come with joy to meet my Lord
God made me for himself, to serve him here
Author: H. W. Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #361 (1987) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: FARLEY CASTLE
God made me for himself, to serve him here
Jesus, come! for we invite you
Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #109 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Jesus, come! for we invite you,
guest and master, friend and Lord;
now, as once at Cana's wedding,
speak, and let us hear your word:
lead us through our need or doubting,
hope be born and joy restored.
2 Jesus, come! transform our pleasures,
guide us into paths unknown;
bring your gifts, command your servants,
let us trust in you alone:
though your hand may work in secret,
all shall see what you have done.
3 Jesus, come in new creation,
heaven brought near in power divine;
give your unexpected glory
changing water into wine:
rouse the faith of your disciples -
come, our first and greatest Sign!
4 Jesus, come! surprise our dullness,
make us willing to receive
more than we can yet imagine,
all the best you have to give:
let us find your hidden riches,
taste your love, believe, and live! Scripture: John 2:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: LITHEROP
Jesus, come! for we invite you
Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #363a (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
your presence now display;
as you have given a place for prayer,
so give us hearts to pray.
2 Within these walls let holy peace
and love and friendship dwell;
here give the troubled conscience ease,
the wounded spirit heal.
3 May we in faith receive your word,
in faith present our prayers;
and in the presence of our Lord
unburden all our cares.
4 The hearing ear, the seeing eye,
the contrite heart bestow;
and shine upon us from on high,
that we in grace may grow. Languages: English Tune Title: ABRIDGE
Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #363b (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
your presence now display;
as you have given a place for prayer,
so give us hearts to pray.
2 Within these walls let holy peace
and love and friendship dwell;
here give the troubled conscience ease,
the wounded spirit heal.
3 May we in faith receive your word,
in faith present our prayers;
and in the presence of our Lord
unburden all our cares.
4 The hearing ear, the seeing eye,
the contrite heart bestow;
and shine upon us from on high,
that we in grace may grow. Languages: English Tune Title: OSWALD'S TREE
Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #363c (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
your presence now display;
as you have given a place for prayer,
so give us hearts to pray.
2 Within these walls let holy peace
and love and friendship dwell;
here give the troubled conscience ease,
the wounded spirit heal.
3 May we in faith receive your word,
in faith present our prayers;
and in the presence of our Lord
unburden all our cares.
4 The hearing ear, the seeing eye,
the contrite heart bestow;
and shine upon us from on high,
that we in grace may grow. Languages: English Tune Title: IRISH
Great Shepherd of your people, hear!
Jesus, good above all other
Author: P. Dearmer (1867-1936); J. M. Neale (1818-1866) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #96 (1987) Meter: 8.8.8.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Jesus, good above all other,
gentle child of gentle mother;
in a stable born our brother,
whom the angel hosts adore:
2 Jesus, cradled in a manger,
keep us free from sin and danger;
and to all, both friend and stranger,
give your blessing evermore.
3 Jesus, for your people dying,
risen master, death defying,
Lord of heaven, your grace supplying,
come to us — be present here!
4 Lord, in all our doings guide us:
pride and hate shall not divide us;
we'll go on with thee beside us,
and with joy we'll persevere. Languages: English Tune Title: QUEM PASTORES LAUDAVERE
Jesus, good above all other
May the grace of Christ our saviour
Author: J. Newton (1725-1807) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #370 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 May the grace of Christ our saviour
and the Father's boundless love,
with the Holy Spirit's favour,
rest upon us from above.
2 Thus may we abide in union
with each other and the Lord,
and possess, in sweet communion,
joys which earth cannot afford. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HALTON HOLGATE
May the grace of Christ our saviour
Son of God, eternal saviour
Author: S. T. C. Lowry (1855-1932) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #102 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Son of God, eternal saviour,
source of life and truth and grace;
Son of Man whose birth among us
hallows all our human race:
Christ our head, for all your people
you have never ceased to plead;
fill us with your love and pity,
heal our wrongs, and help our need.
2 Lord, as you have lived for others,
so may we for others live;
freely have your gifts been granted,
freely may your servants give:
yours the gold and yours the silver,
all the wealth of sea and land;
we but stewards of your riches
held in trust at your command.
3 Come, O Christ, and reign among us,
king of Love, and prince of peace;
hush the storm of strife and passion,
bid its cruel discords cease:
by your patient years of toiling,
by your silent hours of pain,
quench our fevered thirst of pleasure,
shame our selfish greed for gain.
4 Son of God, eternal saviour,
source of life and truth and grace;
Son of Man, whose birth among us
hallows all our human race:
you have prayed and you have purposed
that your people shall be one;
grant to us our hope’s fulfilment —
here on earth your will be done! Languages: English Tune Title: EVERTON
Son of God, eternal saviour
A purple robe, a crown of thorn
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #122 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 A purple robe, a crown of thorn,
a reed in his right hand;
before the soldiers’ spite and scorn
I see my saviour stand.
2 He bears between the Roman guard
the weight of all our woe;
a stumbling figure, bowed and scarred
I see my saviour go.
3 Fast to the cross's spreading span,
high in the sunlit air,
all the unnumbered sins of man
I see my saviour bear.
4 He hangs, by whom the world was made,
beneath the darkened sky;
the everlasting ransom paid,
I see my saviour die.
5 He shares on high his Father’s throne
who once in mercy came;
for all his love to sinners shown
I sing my saviour’s name. Languages: English Tune Title: A PURPLE ROBE
A purple robe, a crown of thorn
Father and God, from whom our world derives
Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #357 (1987) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 Languages: English Tune Title: WOODLANDS
Father and God, from whom our world derives
Jesus, stand among us
Author: W. Pennefather (1816-1873) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #364 (1987) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Jesus, stand among us
in your risen power;
let this time of worship
be a hallowed hour.
2 Breathe the Holy Spirit
into every heart;
bid the fears and sorrows
from each soul depart.
3 Thus with quickened footsteps
we'll pursue our way,
watching for the dawning
of the eternal day. Scripture: John 20:19-23 Languages: English Tune Title: CASWALL
Jesus, stand among us
My Lord, you wore no royal crown
Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #118 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 My Lord, you wore no royal crown;
you did not wield the powers of state,
nor did you need a scholar's gown
or priestly robe, to make you great.
2 You never used a killer's sword
to end an unjust tyranny;
your only weapon was your word,
for truth alone could set us free.
3 You did not live a world away
in hermit's cell or desert cave,
but felt our pain and shared each day
with those you came to seek and save.
4 You made no mean or cunning move,
chose no unworthy compromise,
but carved a track of burning love
through tangles of deceit and lies.
5 You came unequaled, undeserved,
to be what I was meant to be;
you came to serve, not to be served;
a light for all the world to see.
6 So when I stumble, set me right;
command my life as you require;
let all your gifts be my delight
and you, my Lord, my one desire. Languages: English Tune Title: SPLENDOUR
My Lord, you wore no royal crown
Father God in heaven, Lord most high
Author: J. E. Seddon (1915-1983) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #358 (1987) Meter: 8.8.8.5 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Father God in heaven, Lord most high;
hear your children's prayer, Lord most high:
hallowed be your name, Lord most high —
O Lord, hear our prayer.
2 May your kingdom come here on earth;
may your will be done here on earth,
as it is in heaven so on earth —
O Lord, hear our prayer.
3 Give us daily bread day by day,
and forgive our sins day by day,
as we too forgive day by day —
O Lord, hear our prayer.
4 Lead us in your way,
make temptations come make us strong;
save us all from sin, keep us strong —
O Lord, hear our prayer.
5 All things come from you, all are yours —
kingdom, glory, power, all are yours;
take our lives and gifts, all are yours —
O Lord, hear our prayer. Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Languages: English Tune Title: KUM BA YAH
Father God in heaven, Lord most high
How can we sing with joy to God
Author: Brian Foley (born 1919) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #362 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: BILLING
How can we sing with joy to God
Listen to my prayer, Lord
Author: J. E. Seddon (1915-1983) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #365 (1987) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Listen to my prayer, Lord,
hear my humble cry;
when my heart is fainting,
to your throne I fly.
2 In earth's farthest corner
you will hear my voice:
set me on your rock, Lord,
then I shall rejoice.
3 You have been my shelter
when the foe was near,
as a tower of refuge
shielding me from fear.
4 I will rest for ever
in your care and love,
guarded and protected
as by wings above.
5 All that I have promised,
help me to fulfil;
and in all who love you
work your perfect will.
6 May your truth and mercy
keep me all my days;
let my words and actions
be my songs of praise! Scripture: Psalm 61 Languages: English Tune Title: LISTENING
Listen to my prayer, Lord
My God, how wonderful you are
Author: F. W. Faber (1814-1863) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #369 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER
My God, how wonderful you are
O Lord our guardian and our guide
Author: I. Williams (1802-1865) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #374a (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Scripture: Psalm 17 Languages: English Tune Title: ABRIDGE
O Lord our guardian and our guide
O Lord our guardian and our guide
Author: I. Williams (1802-1865) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #374b (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Scripture: Psalm 17 Languages: English Tune Title: BALLERMA
O Lord our guardian and our guide
King of glory, king of peace
Author: G. Herbert (1593-1633) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #603a (1987) Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: GWALCHMAI
King of glory, king of peace
King of glory, king of peace
Author: G. Herbert (1593-1633) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #603b (1987) Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: REDLAND
King of glory, king of peace
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy
Author: Jan Struther (1901-1953) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #101 (1987) Meter: 10.11.11.12 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy
Jesus calls us! — in the tumult
Author: Cecil F. Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #104 (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us! — in the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea;
day by day his voice re-echoes
saying, 'Christian, follow me!'
2 As of old, apostles 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 rival that would claim 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 your mercies,
Saviour, make us hear your call,
give to you our heart's obedience,
serve and love you best of all. Scripture: Mark 1:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW
Jesus calls us! — in the tumult
Christian, seek not yet repose
Author: Charlotte Elliott (1789-1871) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #355 (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.3 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Scripture: Mark 13:33 Languages: English Tune Title: VIGILATE
Christian, seek not yet repose
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Author: J. G. Whittier (1807-1892) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #356 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: REPTON
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Father, hear the prayer we offer
Author: Love M. Willis (1824-1908) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #360a (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer —
not for ease that prayer shall be,
but for strength that we may ever
live our lives courageously.
2 Not for ever in green pastures
do we ask our way to be;
but the steep and rugged pathway
may we tread rejoicingly.
3 Not for ever by still waters
would we idly rest and stay;
but would smite the living fountains
from the rocks along our way.
4 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
in our wanderings be our guide;
through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be there at our side. Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT WILL'S MACHEN
Father, hear the prayer we offer
Father, hear the prayer we offer
Author: Love M. Willis (1824-1908) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #360b (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer —
not for ease that prayer shall be,
but for strength that we may ever
live our lives courageously.
2 Not for ever in green pastures
do we ask our way to be;
but the steep and rugged pathway
may we tread rejoicingly.
3 Not for ever by still waters
would we idly rest and stay;
but would smite the living fountains
from the rocks along our way.
4 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
in our wanderings be our guide;
through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be there at our side. Languages: English Tune Title: MARCHING
Father, hear the prayer we offer
Father, hear the prayer we offer
Author: Love M. Willis (1824-1908) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #360c (1987) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer —
not for ease that prayer shall be,
but for strength that we may ever
live our lives courageously.
2 Not for ever in green pastures
do we ask our way to be;
but the steep and rugged pathway
may we tread rejoicingly.
3 Not for ever by still waters
would we idly rest and stay;
but would smite the living fountains
from the rocks along our way.
4 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
in our wanderings be our guide;
through endeavour, failure, danger,
Father, be there at our side. Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX
Father, hear the prayer we offer
O for a closer walk with God
Author: W. Cowper (1731-1800) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #368 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: CAITHNESS
O for a closer walk with God
Prayer is the soul’s supreme desire
Author: J. Montgomery (1771-1854) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #372 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 67
Prayer is the soul’s supreme desire
When all your mercies, O my God
Author: J. Addison (1672-1719) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #39 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: CONTEMPLATION
When all your mercies, O my God
Immortal love for ever full
Author: J. G. Whittier (1807-1892) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #105 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOPTHORPE
Immortal love for ever full
Lord, teach us how to pray aright
Author: J. Montgomery (1771-1854) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #367 (1987) Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Lord, teach us how to pray aright
with reverence and with fear;
though dust and ashes in your sight,
we may, we must draw near.
2 We perish if we cease from prayer:
O grant us power to pray;
and when to meet you we prepare,
Lord, meet us on our way.
3 O God of love, before your face
we come with contrite heart
to ask from you these gifts of grace —
truth in the inward part:
4 Faith in the only Sacrifice
that can for sin atone;
to found our hopes, to fix our eyes
on Christ, and Christ alone:
5 Patience to watch and weep and wait,
whatever you may send;
courage that will not hesitate
to trust you to the end.
6 Give these, and then your will be done;
thus, strengthened with all might,
we through your Spirit and your Son
shall pray, and pray aright. Scripture: Luke 11:1 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. HUGH
Lord, teach us how to pray aright
Lord Jesus, when your people meet
Author: W. Cowper (1731-1800) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #371 (1987) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, when your people meet
they come before your mercy-seat;
where you are sought, you shall be found,
and every place is holy ground.
2 Your presence, by no walls confined,
is known within the humble mind;
the meek will bring you where they come,
and going take your to their home.
3 Great Shepherd of your chosen few,
your former mercies here renew;
here to our waiting hearts proclaim
the greatness of your saving name.
4 Here may we prove the power of prayer
to strengthen faith and sweeten care;
to teach our faint desires to rise,
and bring all heaven before our eyes.
5 Lord, we are few, but you are near;
your arm can save, your ear can hear;
break through the heavens, come quickly down,
and make a thousand hearts your own!
Languages: English Tune Title: WAREHAM
Lord Jesus, when your people meet
My Lord, I did not choose you
Author: J. Conder (1789-1855) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #107 (1987) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 My Lord, I did not choose you
for that could never be;
my heart would still refuse you
had you not chosen me:
you took the sin that stained me,
you cleansed me, made me new,
for you, Lord, had ordained me
that I should live in you.
2 Unless your grace had called me
and taught my opening mind,
the world would have enthralled me,
to heavenly glories blind:
my heart knows none above you;
for you I long, I thirst,
and know that, if I love you,
Lord, you have loved me first. Scripture: John 15:16 Languages: English Tune Title: OFFERTORIUM
My Lord, I did not choose you
Lord, be my vision, supreme in my heart
Author: Mary E. Byrne (1880-1931); Eleanor H. Hull (1860-1935) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #545 (1987) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Christ the Friend of Sinners Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
Lord, be my vision, supreme in my heart
Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth
Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #119C (2012) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Jesus Christ Friend of Sinners Lyrics: 1 Teach me, O LORD, your way of truth,
and from it I will not depart.
that I may steadfastly obey,
give me an understanding heart.
2 In your commandments make me walk,
for in your law my joy shall be.
Give me a heart that loves your will,
from discontent and envy free.
3 Turn heart and eye from vanities,
preserve my life within your way.
Confirm to me your holy word
promised to those who fear your name.
4 LORD, turn away disgrace and dread.
Your righteous judgments I confess.
To know your word is my desire.
Revive me in your righteousness.
Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CRISPIN
Teach Me, O LORD, Your Way of Truth
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