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Take My Life, and Let It Be
Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,212 hymnals Topics: Good Works First Line: Take my life and let it be Used With Tune: HENDON
Take My Life, and Let It Be
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Author: William Kethe Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 724 hymnals Topics: God His perfections; Church Covenant People; Church Lord's House; God Goodness of; God Immutability of; God Praise of; God Truth of; Work of Creation Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell,
sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
him serve with fear, his praise forth tell,
come ye before him and rejoice.
2 The Lord ye know is God indeed;
without our aid he did us make;
we are his folk, he doth us feed,
and for his sheep he doth us take.
3 O enter then his gates with praise,
approach with joy his courts unto;
praise, laud, and bless his name always,
for it is seemly so to do.
4 For why? The Lord our God is good,
his mercy is forever sure;
his truth at all times firmly stood,
and shall from age to age endure.
Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves
Appears in 722 hymnals Topics: Good Works First Line: Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves
At the Cross
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2,312 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Crucifixion; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work First Line: Alas! And did my Savior bleed Refrain First Line: At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light Lyrics: 1 Alas! And did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sov'reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a one as I?
Refrain:
At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away–
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
2 Was it for crimes that I have done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree! [Refrain]
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide
And shut His glories in,
When God, the mighty Maker, died
For man, the creature's sin. [Refrain]
4 But drops of grief can ne'er repay
The debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord, I give myself away–
'Tis all that I can do! [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 5:8 Used With Tune: HUDSON
At the Cross
There Is a Green Hill Far Away
Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 698 hymnals Topics: Good Works Lyrics: 1 There is a green hill far away,
without a city wall,
where the dear Lord was crucified,
who died to save us all.
2 We may not know, we cannot tell,
what pains he had to bear;
but we believe it was for us
he hung and suffered there.
3 He died that we might be forgiv'n,
he died to make us good,
that we might go at last to heav'n,
saved by his precious blood.
4 There was no other good enough
to pay the price of sin;
he only could unlock the gate
of heav'n, and let us in.
5 O dearly, dearly has he loved,
and we must love him too,
and trust in his redeeming blood,
and try his works to do.
Scripture: Romans 5:6-11 Used With Tune: MEDITATION
There Is a Green Hill Far Away
Fill Thou My Life
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 95 hymnals Topics: Good Works First Line: Fill Thou my life, O Lord, my God Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE
Fill Thou My Life
Let Us with a Gladsome Mind
Author: John Milton Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 545 hymnals Topics: God Praise and Thanksgiving; ADORATION AND PRAISE; ADORATION AND PRAISE; Creation; God Adoration and Praise; God Creator; God Faithfulness; God Goodness; God Kindness; God Love; God Mercy; God Power/Might; God Providence; God Works; Harvest; Heaven(s)/Paradise; Kindness; Nurture; Psalter/Psalm Paraphrases; Sorrow; Proper 10 Year A; Proper 13 Year A; Proper 18 Year A; Proper 21 Year A; Lent 4 Year B; Lent 5 Year C; Proper 12 Year C Lyrics: 1 Let us with a gladsome mind
praise our God forever kind;
whose great mercies still endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
2 God, with all-commanding might,
filled the new-made world with light;
for God's mercies still endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
3 God has with a gracious eye
looked upon our misery;
for God's mercies still endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
4 All things living God does feed,
with full measure meets their need;
for God's mercies still endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
5 Let us with a gladsome mind
praise our God forever kind;
whose great mercies still endure,
ever faithful, ever sure. Used With Tune: MONKLAND
Let Us with a Gladsome Mind
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 473 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Easter; Christian Year Easter; Goodness of Jesus Christ; Intercession of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work; Jesus Christ Resurrection Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives;
What joy the blest assurance gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my everlasting Head!
2 He lives, to bless me with His love;
He lives, to plead for me above;
He lives, my hungry soul to feed;
He lives, to help in time of need.
3 He lives, and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives, my mansion to prepare;
He lives, to bring me safely there.
4 He lives, all glory to His name;
He lives, my Savior still the same;
What joy the blest assurance gives;
I know that my Redeemer lives! Scripture: John 14:1 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Jesus, Master, whom I serve
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Good Works Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13
Jesus, Master, whom I serve
So let our lips and lives express
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 492 hymnals Topics: Good Works Used With Tune: WAREHAM
So let our lips and lives express
I sing th'almighty pow'r of God
Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 472 hymnals Topics: God Goodness of; God Omnipresence of; God Power of; Work of Creation Lyrics: 1 I sing th'almighty pow'r of God,
That made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad,
And built the lofty skies,
And built the lofty skies.
2 I sing the goodness of the Lord
That filled the earth with food;
He formed the creatures with his word,
And then pronounced them good,
And then pronounced them good.
3 Lord! how thy wonders are displayed
Where'er I turn mine eye!
If I survey the ground I tread,
Or gaze upon the sky,
Or gaze upon the sky!
4 There's not a plant or flower below
But makes thy glories known;
And clouds arise, and tempests blow,
By order from thy throne,
By order from thy throne.
5 Creatures as numerous as they be
Are subject to thy care;
There's not a place where we can flee,
But God is present there,
But God is present there.
Amen. Scripture: Exodus 20:11 Used With Tune: ORTONVILLE
I sing th'almighty pow'r of God
Religion and Justice, Goodness and Truth; or, Duties to God and Man; or, the Qualifications of a Christian
Appears in 121 hymnals Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: Who shall ascend thy heavenly place Lyrics: 1 Who shall ascend thy heavenly place,
Great God, and dwell before thy face?
The man who minds religion now,
And humbly walk with God below:
2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean;
Whose lips shall speak the things they mean;
No slanders dwell upon his tongue;
He hates to do his neighbour wrong.
3 [Scarce will he trust an ill report,
Nor vent it to his neighbour's hurt:
Sinners of state he can despise,
But saints are honour'd in his eyes.]
4 [Firm to his word he ever stood,
And always makes his promise good
Nor dares to change the thing he swears,
Whatever pain or loss he bears.]
5 [He never deals in bribing gold,
And mourns that justice should be sold:
While others scorn and wrong the poor,
Sweet charity attends his door.]
6 He loves his enemies, and prays
For those that curse him to his face;
And doth to all men still the same
That he would hope or wish from them.
7 Yet, when his holiest works are done,
His soul depends on grace alone:
This is the man thy face shall see,
And dwell for ever, Lord, with thee. Scripture: Psalm 15
Religion and Justice, Goodness and Truth; or, Duties to God and Man; or, the Qualifications of a Christian
Hark, the voice of Jesus crying Who will go and work today
Appears in 506 hymnals Topics: Good Works Scripture: John 4:35-38
Hark, the voice of Jesus crying Who will go and work today
In the Master's steps
Author: Rev. Washington Gladden (1836— ) Appears in 575 hymnals Topics: Good Works First Line: O Master, let me walk with Thee Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21 Used With Tune: WELTON
In the Master's steps
O Teach Thou Us to Count Our Days
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Good Works Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: SANDS
O Teach Thou Us to Count Our Days
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
Appears in 56 hymnals Topics: Good Works profit Man, not God; Good Works profit Man, not God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succour to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead;
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
2 Oft have my heart and tongue confest
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blest,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
4 Let others chuse the sons of mirth,
To give a relish to their wine?
I love the men of heavenly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine. Scripture: Psalm 16
Confession of our poverty; and, Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not God
At Calvary
Author: William R. Newell, 1868-1958 Meter: 9.9.13 with refrain Appears in 173 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Calvary; Cross; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work First Line: Years I spent in vanity and pride Refrain First Line: Mercy there was great and grace was free Lyrics: 1 Years I spent in vanity and pride,
Caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary.
Refrain:
Mercy there was great and grace was free,
Pardon there was multiplied to me,
There my burdened soul found liberty–
At Calvary.
2 By God's Word at last my sin I learned–
Then I trembled at the Law I'd spurned,
Till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary. [Refrain]
3 Now I've giv'n to Jesus ev'rything,
Now I gladly own Him as my King,
Now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary. [Refrain]
4 O the love that drew salvation's plan!
O the grace that brought it down to man!
O the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 23:33 Used With Tune: AT CALVARY
At Calvary
The King of love my Shepherd is
Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 678 hymnals Topics: Christ, the Lord Jesus His Coming in Power; Christ, the Lord Jesus Shepherd; Family Worship; God Faithfulness of; God Goodness of; God: His Being, Word and Works God the Father Almighty: The Divine Attributes; Post Communion Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: DOMINUS REGIT ME
The King of love my Shepherd is
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1019-1153; Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676; James W. Alexander, 1804-1859 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 728 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Christian Year Passion/Palm Sunday; Christian Year Good Friday; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Crucifixion; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work Lyrics: 1 O sacred Head, now wounded,
With grief and shame weighed down,
Now scornfully surrounded,
With thorns, Thine only crown;
O sacred Head, what glory,
What bliss till now was Thine!
Yet, though despised and gory,
I joy to call Thee mine!
2 What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered
Was all for sinners' gain;
Mine, mine was the transgression,
But Thine the deadly pain.
Lo, here I fall, my Savior!
'Tis I deserve Thy place;
Look on me with Thy favor,
Vouchsafe to me Thy grace.
3 The joy can ne'er be spoken,
Above all joys beside,
When in Thy body broken
I thus with safety hide.
My Lord of life, desiring
Thy glory now to see,
Beside the cross expiring,
I'd breathe my soul to Thee.
4 What language shall I borrow,
To thank Thee, dearest Friend,
For this Thy dying sorrow,
Thy pity without end?
Oh, make me Thine forever;
And should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
Outlive my love to Thee. Scripture: Mark 15:17-18 Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Great God, we sing that mighty hand
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 491 hymnals Topics: God Goodness of; God Guardian; God: His Being, Word and Works God the Father Almighty: The Divine Providence; Opening and Closing of the Year Used With Tune: WAREHAM
Great God, we sing that mighty hand
The Old Rugged Cross
Author: George Bennard, 1873-1958 Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 351 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suff'ring and shame;
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
Refrain:
So I'll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the cross, the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above
To bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain]
3 In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
A wondrous beauty I see;
For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died
To pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain]
4 To the old rugged cross I will ever be true,
It's shame and reproach gladly bear.
Then He'll call me some day to my home far away,
Where His glory forever I'll share. [Refrain]
Scripture: Matthew 27:35 Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS
The Old Rugged Cross
The law of God is good and wise
Author: Matthias Loy Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Good Works Lyrics: 1 The law of God is good and wise
And sets his will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
2 Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts
That we may see our lost estate
And seek deliv'rance ere too late.
3 To those who help in Christ have found
And would in works of love abound
It shows what deeds are his delight
And should be done as good and right.
4 When men the offered help disdain
And wilfully in sin remain,
Its terror in their ear resounds
And keeps their wickedness in bounds.
5 The law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no pow'r to justify.
6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at his throne,
Saved by his grace through faith alone.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 19:8 Used With Tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR
The law of God is good and wise
When God is nigh, my Faith is strong
Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: Good works profit Men, not God Lyrics: 1 When GOD is nigh, my Faith is strong,
His Arm is my Almighty Prop:
Be glad, my Heart; rejoice, my Tongue,
My dying Flesh shall rest in Hope.
2 Though in the Dust I lay my Head,
Yet, gracious GOD, thou wilt not leave
My Soul for ever with the Dead,
Nor lose thy Children in the Grave.
3 My Flesh shall thy first Call obey,
Shake off the Dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous Way
Up to thy Throne above the Sky.
4 There Streams of endless Pleasure flow,
And full Discov'ries of thy Grace,
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heav'nly Joys thro' all the Place. Scripture: Psalm 16
When God is nigh, my Faith is strong
God, My King, Thy Might Confessing
Author: Richard Mant Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 132 hymnals Topics: Anniversaries; God Goodness of; God Praises of; God Works of Lyrics: 1 God, my king, thy might confessing,
ever will I bless thy name;
day by day thy throne addressing,
still will I thy praise proclaim.
2 Honor great our God befitteth;
who his majesty can reach?
Age to age his works transmitteth;
age to age his pow'r shall teach.
3 They shall talk of all thy glory,
on thy might and greatness dwell,
speak of thy great acts the story,
and thy deeds of wonder tell.
4 Nor shall fail from mem'ry's treasure
works by love and mercy wrought:
works of love surpassing measure,
works of mercy passing thought.
5 Full of kindness and compassion,
slow to anger, vast in love,
God is good to all creation;
all his works his goodness prove.
6 All thy works, O Lord, shall bless thee,
thee shall all thy saints adore.
King supreme shall they confess thee,
and proclaim thy sovereign pow'r. Scripture: Psalm 145 Used With Tune: STUTTGART
God, My King, Thy Might Confessing
A Penitent's Plea
Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Christian Activity; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Holiness; Assurance Desired; Baptism; Character Depraved from Birth; Character New Birth Essential to Good; Christ Confessing; Christians Debt of; Christians Duties of; Christians Evangelists; Christians Graces of; Christians Saved by Grace; Deliverance From Sin; Faith Act of; Faith Walking by; God Love and Mercy; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Preaching of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Justifying; Grace Restoring; Grace Sovereign ; Heart Claimed of God; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Holiness Of Christians; The Holy Spirit; Humility; Joy Prayer for; Man Sinful and Lost Condition; Pardon Sought; Parents and Children; Penitence; Praise For Work of Redemption; Prayer Confession in; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; Prayer For Pardon; Regeneration; Repentance; Revival; The Righteous Contrasted with the Wicked; Sin Confession of; Sin Conviction of; Sin Hatred of; Sin Original; Sin Salvation from; Sin Washed away; Thanksgiving For God's Mercies; Truth; Worship Sincerity in First Line: God be merciful to me Lyrics: 1 God, be merciful to me,
On Thy grace I rest my plea;
Plenteous in compassion Thou,
Blot out my transgression now;
Wash me, make me pure within,
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin,
Wash me, make me pure within,
Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.
2 I am evil born in sin;
Thou desired truth within.
Thou alone my Saviour art,
Teach Thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow,
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
Wash me whiter than the snow.
3 Gracious God, my heart renew,
Make my spirit right and tree;
Cast me not away from Thee,
Let Thy Spirit dwell in me;
Thy salvation's joy impart,
Steadfast make my willing heart,
Thy salvation's joy impart,
Steadfast make my willing heart.
4 Sinners then shall learn from me
And return, O God, to Thee;
Saviour, all my guilt remove,
And my tongue shall sing Thy love;
Touch my silent lips, O Lord,
And my mouth shall praise accord,
Touch my silent lips, O Lord,
And my mouth shall praise accord.
Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: REFUGE
A Penitent's Plea
The Death and Resurrection of Christ
Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Good Works profit Man, not God; Good Works profit Man, not God First Line: I set the Lord before my face Lyrics: 1 "I set the Lord before my face,
"He bears my courage up;
"My heart and tongue their joys express,
"My flesh shall rest in hope.
2 "My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave
"Where souls departed are;
"Nor quit my body to the grave
"To see corruption there.
3 "Thou wilt reveal the path of life,
"And raise me to thy throne;
"Thy courts immortal pleasure give,
"Thy presence joys unknown.
4 [Thus, in the name of Christ the Lord,
The holy David sung,
And Providence fulfils the word
Of his prophetic tongue.
5 Jesus, whom every saint adores,
Was crucify'd and slain;
Behold the tomb its prey restores,
Behold he lives again.
6 When shall my feet arise and stand
On heaven's eternal hills?
There sits the Son at God's right hand,
And there the Father smiles.] Scripture: Psalm 16
The Death and Resurrection of Christ
I Will Exalt You, God, My King
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Christian Education; God Goodness of; God Greatness of ; God Love and Grace of; God Works of Scripture: Psalm 145 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET Text Sources: OPC/URCNA 2016
I Will Exalt You, God, My King
Liberality rewarded
Appears in 91 hymnals Topics: Good Works First Line: Happy is he that fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord,
And follows his commands;
Who lends the Poor without reward,
Or gives with lib'ral Hands.
2 As Pity dwells within his breast
To all the sons of Need;
So GOD shall answer his Request
With Blessings on his Seed.
3 No evil Tidings shall surprize
His well-establish'd Mind;
His soul to GOD, his Refuge, flies,
And leaves his Fears behind.
4 In Times of general Distress
Some Beams of Light shall shine,
To shew the World his Righteousness,
And give him Peace divine.
5 His Works of Piety and Love
Remain before the Lord;
Honour on Earth, and Joys above
Shall be his sure Reward. Scripture: Psalm 112
Liberality rewarded
That Man is blest who stands in Awe
Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Good Works Lyrics: 1 That Man is blest who stands in Awe
Of GOD, and loves his sacred Law,
His Seed on Earth shall be renown'd;
His House the Seat of Wealth shall be,
An inexhausted Treasury,
And with successive Honours crown'd.
2 His lib'ral Favours he extends,
To some he gives, to others lends;
A generous Pity fills his Mind:
Yet what his Charity impairs,
He saves by Prudence in Affairs
And thus he's just to all Mankind.
3 His Hands, while they his Alms bestow'd,
His Glory's future Harvest sow'd;
The sweet Remembrance of the Just,
Like a green Root, revives and bears
A Train of Blessings for his Heirs,
When dying Nature sleeps in Dust.
4 Beset with threat'ning Dangers round,
Unmov'd shall he maintain his Ground;
His Conscience holds his Courage up:
The Soul that's fill'd with Virtue's Light,
Shines brightest in Affliction's Night;
And sees in Darkness Beams of Hope.
Pause.
5 [Ill Tidings never can surprize
His Heart, that fix'd on GOD relies,
Though Waves and Tempests roar around:
Safe on the Rock he sits, and sees
The Shipwreck of his Enemies,
And all their Hope and Glory drown'd.
6 The Wicked shall his Triumph see,
And gnash their Teeth in Agony,
To find their Expectations crost;
They and their Envy, Pride, and Spite,
Sink down to everlasting Night,
And all their Names in Darkness lost.] Scripture: Psalm 112
That Man is blest who stands in Awe
The Blessings of the Pious and Charitable
Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: Thrice happy man who fears the Lord Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy man who fears the Lord,
Loves his commands, and trusts his word;
Honour and peace his days attend,
And blessings to his seed descend.
2 Compassion dwells upon his mind,
To works of mercy still inclin'd:
He lends the poor some present aid,
Or gives them, not to be repaid.
3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread
That fill his neighbours round with dread,
His heart is arm'd against the fear,
For God with all his power is there.
4 His spirit fix'd upon the Lord
Draws heavenly courage from his word;
Amidst the darkness light shall rise,
To cheer his heart and bless his eyes.
5 He hath dispers'd his alms abroad,
His works are still before his God;
His name on earth shall long remain,
While envious sinners rage in vain. Scripture: Psalm 112
The Blessings of the Pious and Charitable
Christ's Allsufficiency
Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: Good Works profit Man, not God; Good Works profit Man, not God First Line: How fast their guilt and sorrows rise Lyrics: 1 How fast their guilt and sorrows rise,
Who haste to seek some idol god!
I will not taste their sacrifice,
Their offerings of forbidden blood.
2 My God provides a richer cup,
And nobler food to live upon;
He for my life has offer'd up
Jesus, his best beloved Son.
3 His love is my perpetual feast;
By day his counsels guide me right;
And be his name forever blest,
Who gives me sweet advice by night.
4 I set him still before mine eyes;
At my right hand he stands prepar'd
To keep my soul from all surprise,
And be my everlasting guard. Scripture: Psalm 16
Christ's Allsufficiency
Dwelling with God
Appears in 36 hymnals Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: The earth forever is the Lord's Lyrics: 1 The earth forever is the Lord's
With Adam's numerous race;
He rais'd its arches o'er the floods,
And built it on the seas.
2 But who among the sons of men
May visit thine abode?
He that has hands from mischief clean,
Whose heart is right with God.
3 This is the man may rise and take
The blessings of his grace;
This is the lot of those that seek
The God of Jacob's face.
4 Now let our souls' immortal powers,
To meet the Lord prepare,
Lift up their everlasting doors,
The king of glory's near.
5 The king of glory! Who can tell
The wonders of his might?
He rules the nations; but to dwell
With saints is his delight. Scripture: Psalm 24
Dwelling with God
Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension
Appears in 61 hymnals Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: This spacious earth is all the Lord's Lyrics: 1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s,
And men and worms, and beasts and birds;
He rais'd the building on the seas,
And gave it for their dwelling-place.
2 But there’s a brighter world on high,
Thy palace, Lord, above the sky;
Who shall ascend that blest abode,
And dwell so near his Maker God?
3 He that abhors and fears to sin,
Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean,
Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless,
And clothe his soul with righteousness.
4 These are the men, the pious race,
That seek the God of Jacob’s face;
These shall enjoy the blissful sight
And dwell in everlasting light.
Pause.
5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high,
Behold the King of glory nigh;
Who can this King of glory be?
The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he.
6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display,
To make the Lord, the Saviour way:
Laden with spoils from earth and hell,
The Conqueror comes with God to dwell.
7 Rais'd from the dead in royal state,
He opens heaven’s eternal gate,
To give his saints a blest abode,
Near their Redeemer and their God. Scripture: Psalm 24
Saints dwell in Heaven; or Christ's Ascension
Support and Counsel from GOD without Merit
Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: Good works profit Men, not God First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every Foe Lyrics: First Part:
1 Save me, O Lord, from every Foe,
In Thee my trust I place;
Though all the Good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy Grace.
2 Yet if my GOD prolong my Breath,
The Saints may profit by't;
The Saints the Glory of the Earth,
The Men of my Delight.
3 Let Heathens to their Idols haste,
And worship Wood or Stone;
But my delightful Lot is cast
Where the true GOD is known.
4 His Hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily Cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present Good,
But more rejoice in Hope.
5 GOD is my Portion and my Joy;
His Counsels are my Light:
He gives me sweet Advice by Day,
And gentle Hints by Night.
6 My Soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing Eye;
Not death nor Hell my Hope shall move,
While such a Friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8
Support and Counsel from GOD without Merit
Character of a Saint; or, A Citizen of Zion; or, The Qualifications of a Christian
Appears in 55 hymnals Topics: Good Works; Good Works First Line: Who shall inhabit in thy hill Lyrics: 1 Who shall inhabit in thy hill,
O God of holiness?
Whom will the Lord admit to dwell
So near his throne of grace?
2 The man that walks in pious ways,
And works with righteous hands;
That trusts his Maker’s promis'd grace
And follows his commands.
3 He speaks the meaning of his heart,
Nor slanders with his tongue;
Will scarce believe an ill report,
Nor do his neighbour wrong.
4 The wealthy sinner he contemns,
Loves all that fear the Lord;
And tho' to his own hurt he swears,
Still he performs his word.
5 His hands disdain a golden bribe,
And never wrong the poor;
This man shall dwell with God on earth,
And find his heaven secure. Scripture: Psalm 15
Character of a Saint; or, A Citizen of Zion; or, The Qualifications of a Christian
New Year's Day
Author: Rev. Charles Wesley (1708-1788) Appears in 511 hymnals Topics: Good Works First Line: Come, let us anew our journey pursue Used With Tune: COME, LET US ANEW
New Year's Day
Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth
Appears in 163 hymnals Topics: Public Worship Praise and Adoration; God Praise to; Goodness of God riches of; Goodness of God praise for; Gratitude for merices; Praise hymns of genearl praise; Thanksgiving for Providential mercies; Works of God ; Worship hymns of opening Lyrics: 1 Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth,
Oh, serve Him with gladness and fear;
Exult in his presence with music and mirth;
With love and devotion draw near.
2 For Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone,
Creator and Ruler o’er all;
And we are His people, His scepter we own;
His sheep, and we follow His call.
3 Oh, enter His gates with thanksgiving and song;
Your vows in His temple proclaim;
His praise with melodious accordance prolong,
And bless His adorable name.
4 For good is the Lord, inexpressibly good,
And we are the work of His hand;
His mercy and truth from eternity stood,
And shall to eternity stand.
Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth
The Greatness and Grace of God
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Restrained; Assurance Declared; Assurance Enjoyed; Christ Beauty of; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Minstry of; Christ Power of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Providences of; Christ Righteousness of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Evangelists; Consecration and Dedication; Contentment; God Adored and Exalted; God Attributes of; God Compassion of ; God Goodness of; God Kingly Character of; God Love and Mercy; God Righteousness of; God Source of All Good; Gospel Freeness of ; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Justifying; Grace Redeeming; Grace Sovereign ; Grace Sustaining; Mercy of God Celebrated; Mercy of God Great; Missions Triumphs of; Praise By Men; Praise By Saints; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; Praise For Works of Providence; Providence of God Over His Creatures; Royalty of Christ Providential; Salvation Promised; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Thanksgiving Declared First Line: O Lord, Thou art my God and King Lyrics: 1 O Lord, Thou art my God and King,
And I will ever bless Thy Name;
I will extol Thee ev'ry day,
And evermore Thy praise proclaim.
2 The Lord is greatly to be praised,
His greatness is beyond our thought;
From age to age the sons of men
Shall tell the wonders God has wrought.
3 Upon Thy glorious majesty
And wondrous works my mind shall dwell;
Thy deeds shall fill the world with awe,
And of Thy greatness I will tell.
4 Thy matchless goodness and Thy grace
Thy people shall commemorate,
And all Thy truth and righteousness
My joyful song shall celebrate.
5 The Lord our God is rich in grace,
Most tender and compassionate;
His anger is most slow to rise,
His loving-kindness is most great.
6 The Lord is good in all His ways,
His creatures know His constant care;
To all His works His love extends,
All men His tender mercies share.
7 Thy works shall give Thee thanks, O Lord,
Thy saints Thy mighty acts shall show,
Till o'er the earth the sons of men
Thy kingdom, power, and glory know.
8 Eternal is Thy kingdom, Lord,
Forever strong and ever sure;
while generations rise and die
Shall Thy dominion still endure. Scripture: Psalm 145 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
The Greatness and Grace of God
Praise the Lord! ye heavens, adore Him
Appears in 757 hymnals Topics: Public Worship Praise and Adoration; God Praise to; Goodness of God praise for; Gratitude for merices; Majesty of God; Praise hymns of genearl praise; Thanksgiving for Providential mercies; Works of God ; Worship hymns of opening Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord! ye heavens, adore Him,
Praise Him, angels in the height;
Sun and moon, rejoice before Him;
Praise Him, all ye stars of light!
2 Praise the Lord--for He hath spoken;
Worlds His mighty voice obey;d;
Law which never shall be broken,
For their guidance He hath made.
3 Praise the Lord--for He is glorious;
Never shall His promise fail;
God hath made His saints victorious,
Sin and death shall not prevail.
4 Praise the God of our salvation,
Hosts on high His power proclaim;
Heaven and earth, and all creation,
Laud and magnify His name.
Praise the Lord! ye heavens, adore Him
O Give the Lord Whole-hearted Praise
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Fear of God; Praise To God, Jesus Christ; Reverence; Works of God ; Worship; Glory And Majesty Of God; Goodness of God; Wisdom Of Man Scripture: Psalm 111 Used With Tune: GERMANY
O Give the Lord Whole-hearted Praise
How Great Thou Art
Author: Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 139 hymnals Topics: The Assembly at Worship Adoration and Praise; Creation and Nature; Goodness of God; God Hand/work in nature, world, universe; Majesty of God First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee Lyrics: 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works Thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy pow'r throughout the universe displayed!
Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
2 When through the woods and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze, [Refrain]
3 And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin! [Refrain]
4 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And there proclaim, "My God, how great Thou art!" [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 8 Used With Tune: HOW GREAT THOU ART
How Great Thou Art
Down at the Cross
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain Appears in 807 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work First Line: Down at the cross where my Savior died Refrain First Line: Glory to His name Lyrics: 1 Down at the cross where my Savior died,
Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,
There to my heart was the blood applied;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name!
Refrain:
Glory to His name, His name!
Glory to His name, Precious name.
Glory to His name, Precious name.
There to my heart was the blood applied;
singin' Glory to His name, His name.
2 I am so wondrously saved from sin,
Jesus so sweetly abides within;
There at the cross where He took me in;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain]
3 Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,
I am so glad I have entered in;
There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain]
4 Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,
Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;
Plunge in today, and be made complete;
Singin', Glory to His name, His name! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 17:2 Used With Tune: GLORY TO HIS NAME
Down at the Cross
Lead Me to Calvary
Author: Jennie E. Hussey, 1874-1958 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 131 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Calvary; Cross of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Crucifixion; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work First Line: King of my life I crown thee now Refrain First Line: Lest I forget Gethsemane Lyrics: 1 King of my life I crown Thee now-
Thine shall the glory be;
Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow,
Lead me to Calvary.
Refrain:
Lest I forget Gethsemane,
Lest I forget Thine agony,
Lest I forget Thy love for me,
Lead me to Calvary.
2 Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid,
Tenderly mourned and wept;
Angels in robes of light arrayed
Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept. [Refrain]
3 Let me like Mary, thru the gloom,
Come with a gift to Thee;
Show to me now the empty tomb-
Lead me to Calvary. [Refrain]
4 May I be willing, Lord, to bear
Daily my cross for Thee;
Even Thy cup of grief to share-
Thou hast borne all for me. [Refrain] Scripture: Mark 15:22 Used With Tune: DUNCANNON
Lead Me to Calvary
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,005 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Cross; Cross of Jesus Christ; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ, my God;
All the vain things that charm me most-
I sacrifice them to His blood.
3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down;
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small:
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all. Scripture: John 19:2 Used With Tune: HAMBURG
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Were You There
Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 223 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Christian Year Good Friday; Jesus Christ Crucifixion; Jesus Christ Redemptive work; Spirituals First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Refrain First Line: Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
2 Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
3 Were you there when they pierced Him in the side?
Were you there when they pierced Him in the side?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they pierced Him in the side?
4 Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
5 Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Scripture: Mark 16:3-4 Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE Text Sources: Negro Spiritual
Were You There
The fathers built this city
Author: William Tarrant Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Brotherhood; Common Faith, Hope, Good, and Aim; Kingdom of God on earth; Parents; Prayer For the City ; Social Progress; Work; Christian Service and Brotherhood Used With Tune: ALFORD
The fathers built this city
O Perfect Life of Love
Author: Henry Williams Baker Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 86 hymnals Topics: Church Year Holy Week; Good Friday; Atonement; Christ Work of; Names and Office of Christ Sacrifice; Names and Office of Christ Substitute; Sanctification First Line: O perfect life of love! Lyrics: 1 O perfect life of love!
All, all is finished now;
All that He left His throne above
To do for us below.
2 No work is left undone
Of all the Father willed;
His toil, His sorrows, one by one,
The Scripture have fulfilled.
3 No pain that we can share
But He has felt its smart:
All forms of human grief and care
Have pierced that tender heart.
4 In perfect love He dies;
For me He dies, for me;
O all-atoning Sacrifice,
I cling by faith to Thee.
5 Work, then, O Lord, in me,
As Thou for me hast wrought;
And let my love the answer be
To grace Thy love has brought.
Amen. Scripture: John 19:28-30 Used With Tune: GORTON
O Perfect Life of Love
O Lord, Thou Art My God and King
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Love Of God; Praise To God, Jesus Christ; Works of God ; Worship; Compassion of God; Forbearance of God; Glory And Majesty Of God; Goodness of God; Grace Of God, Of Christ Scripture: Psalm 145 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
O Lord, Thou Art My God and King
God in Nature
Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Christ Providences of; Faith Confession of; Glory of God In Providence; God Goodness of; God Love and Mercy; God Works of; Harvest Songs; Nature Revelation of God in; Praise By Universe; Praise for temporal blessings; Praise For Works of Creation; The Seasons; Strength in God; Thanksgiving Declared First Line: Thy might sets fast the mountains Lyrics: 1 Thy might sets fast the mountains;
Strength girds Thee evermore
To calm the raging peoples
And still the ocean’s roar.
Thy majesty and greatness
Are thro' all lands confessed,
And joy on earth Thou sendest
Afar, from east to west.
2 To bless the earth Thou sendest
From Thy abundant store
The waters of the springtime,
Enriching it once more.
The seed by Thee provided
Is sown o'er hill and plain,
And Thou with gentle showers
Dost bless the springing grain.
3 The year with good Thou crownest,
The earth Thy mercy fills,
The wilderness is fruitful,
And joyful are the hills;
With corn the vales are covered,
The flocks in pastures graze;
All nature joins in singing
A joyful song of praise. Scripture: Psalm 65 Used With Tune: WEBB
God in Nature
Joyful Worship
Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Adoration; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Blessedness Of Those Obeying Christ; Christians Growth of; Enemies Destruction of; God Faithfulness of; God Holiness of; God Love and Mercy; God Righteousness of; God Works of; Grace Abounding; Grace Growth in; Grace Quickening; Grace Restoring; Grace Sustaining; Joy Reasons for; Morning Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Old Age; Praise Fitness of; Praise For God's Goodness; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Temperance Songs; Thanksgiving Declared; The Wicked Fate of; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship Family First Line: It is good to sing Thy praises Lyrics: 1 It is good to sing Thy praises
And to thank Thee, O Most High,
Showing forth Thy loving-kindness
When the morning lights the sky.
It is good when night is falling
Of Thy faithfulness to tell,
While with sweet, melodious praises
Songs of adoration swell.
2 Thou hast filled my heart with gladness
Thro' the works Thy hands have wrought;
Thou hast made my life victorious;
Great Thy works and deep Thy thought.
Thou, O Lord, on high exalted,
Reignest evermore in might;
All Thy enemies shall perish,
Sin be banished from Thy sight.
3 But the good shall live before Thee,
Planted in Thy dwelling-place,
Fruitful trees and ever verdant,
Nourished by Thy boundless grace.
In His goodness to the righteous
God His righteousness displays;
God my rock, my strength and refuge,
Just and true are all His ways. Scripture: Psalm 92 Used With Tune: ELLESDIE
Joyful Worship
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