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O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816 - 74 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #515a (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Pilgrimage; The Life In Christ Service; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory; The Life In Christ Consecration Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve thee to the end; Be thou forever near me, My master and my friend; I shall not fear the battle If thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel thee near me, The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. A-men. 3 O let me hear thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will; O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, thou hast promised To all who follow thee, That where thou art in glory There shall thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My master and my friend. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816 - 74 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #515b (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Pilgrimage; The Life In Christ Service; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory; The Life In Christ Consecration Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve thee to the end; Be thou forever near me, My master and my friend; I shall not fear the battle If thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If thou wilt be my guide. 2 O let me feel thee near me, The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. A-men. 3 O let me hear thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will; O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, thou hast promised To all who follow thee, That where thou art in glory There shall thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My master and my friend. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: SEDGWICK

Brief life is here our portion

Author: John Mason Neale, 1818 - 66; Bernard of Cluny, XII cent. Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #527 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Contemplation; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting; The Life In Christ Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 Brief life is here our portion, Brief sorrow, short-lived care; The life that knows no ending, The tearless life, is there. 2 O happy retribution! Short toil, eternal rest; For mortals and for sinners A mansion with the blest! A-men. 3 There grief is turned to pleasure, Such pleasure as below No human voice can utter, No human heart can know. 4 And now we fight the battle, But then shall wear the crown Of full and everlasting And passionless renown. 5 And now we watch and struggle, And now we live in hope, And Sion, in her anguish, With Babylon must cope; 6 But he whom now we trust in Shall then be seen and known, And they that know and see him Shall have him for their own. 7 The morning shall awaken, The shadows shall decay, And each true-hearted servant Shall shine as doth the day. 8 There, God our King and portion, In fullness of his grace, We then shall see for ever, And worship face to face. 9 O sweet and blessèd country, The home of God's elect; O sweet and blessèd country, That eager hearts expect! 10 Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest, Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blest. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ALPHEGE

Lord, it belongs not to my care

Author: Richard Baxter, 1615 - 91 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #368 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting; The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith Lyrics: 1 Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve thee is my share, And this thy grace must give. 2 If life be long, I will be glad That I may long obey; If short, yet why should I be sad To welcome endless day? 3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than he went through before; He that into God's kingdom comes Must enter by this door. 4 Come, Lord, when grace has made me meet Thy blessèd face to see; For if thy work on earth be sweet, What will thy glory be? 5 My knowledge of that life is small, The eye of faith is dim; But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, And I shall be with him. Languages: English Tune Title: CHESHIRE

O Love that wilt not let me go

Author: George Matheson, 1842 - 1906 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #402 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, That in thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in thy sunshine’s blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life’s glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MARGARET

My faith looks up to thee

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808 - 87 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #375 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life in Christ Petition and Intercession; The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine! Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly thine. 2 May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee, Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire. A-men. 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll; Blest Saviour, then, in love Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, A ransomed soul. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVET

Breathe on me, Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835 - 89 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #470 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life in Christ Petition and Intercession; The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what thou dost love And do what thou wouldst do. 2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with thee I will one will, To do and to endure. A-men. 3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Unite my soul with thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with thy fire divine. 4 Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die, But live with thee the perfect life Of thine eternity. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: TRENTHAM

He leadeth me, he leadeth me

Author: Joseph Henry Gilmore, 1834 - 1918 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #478 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Pilgrimage; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life In Christ The Inner Life First Line: He leadeth me: O blessed thought! Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me; By his own hand he leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me. 2 Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom, By waters calm, o’er troubled sea, Still ’tis his hand that leadeth me. [Refrain] 3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since ’tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain] 4 And when my task on earth is done, When by thy grace the victory’s won, E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: AUGHTON (HE LEADETH ME)

I look to thee in every need

Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819 - 92 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #490 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life In Christ Contemplation Lyrics: 1 I look to thee in every need, And never look in vain; I feel thy strong and tender love, And all is well again: The thought of thee is mightier far Than sin and pain and sorrow are. 2 Discouraged in the work of life, Disheartened by its load, Shamed by its failures or its fears, I sink beside the road; But let me only think of thee, And then new heart springs up in me. 3 Thy calmness bends serene above, My restlessness to still; Around me flows thy quickening life, To nerve my faltering will: Thy presence fills my solitude; Thy providence turns all to good. 4 Embosomed deep in thy dear love, Held in thy law, I stand; Thy hand in all things I behold, And all things in thy hand; Thou leadest me by unsought ways, And turn'st my mourning into praise. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: O JESU

Faith of our fathers, holy faith

Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814 - 63 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #516 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory; The Life In Christ Consecration First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word: Refrain: Faith of our fathers, holy faith, We will be true to thee till death. 2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free, And blest would be their children's fate, If they, like them, should die for thee: [Refrain] 3 Faith of our fathers! we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife; And preach thee, too, as love knows how, By kindly words and virtuous life: [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE

O blessed Sun whose splendor

Author: Richard Massie, 1800 - 87; Karl Johann Philipp Spitta, 1801 - 59 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #573 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Contemplation; The Life In Christ Service; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Lyrics: 1 O blessed Sun whose splendor Dispels the shades of night; O Jesus, my defender, My soul's supreme delight, Though fortune should bereave me Of all I love the best, If thou thy love still leave me, I freely give the rest. 2 I know no life divided, O Lord of life, from thee; In thee is life provided For all mankind and me; I know no death, O Jesus, Because I live in thee; Thy death it is which frees us From death eternally. A-men. 3 Lord, with this truth impress me, And write it on my heart, To comfort, cheer and bless me, That thou my Saviour art. Thy love it was which sought me, Thyself unsought by me, And for thy ransom bought me To live for aye in thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: HEAVENLY LOVE

For ever with the Lord!

Author: James Montgomery, 1771 - 1854 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #590 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life In Christ Pilgrimage; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 For ever with the Lord! Amen, so let it be; Life from the dead is in that word, 'Tis immortality. 2 Here in the body pent, Absent from him I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 3 My Father's house on high, Home of my soul, how near At times to faith's foreseeing eye Thy golden gates appear! 4 Ah, then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above! 5 For ever with the Lord! Father, if 'tis thy will, The promise of that faithful word E'en here to me fulfill. 6 Be thou at my right hand, Then can I never fail; Uphold thou me, and I shall stand; Fight, and I must prevail. 7 So when my latest breath Shall rend the veil in twain, By death I shall escape from death, And life eternal gain. 8 Knowing as I am known, How shall I love that word, And oft repeat before the throne, 'For ever with the Lord!' Languages: English Tune Title: CARLISLE

Lord Jesus, think on me

Author: Synesius, c. 375-430 Hymnal: The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #265b (1930) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Life in Christ | Penitence and Faith; The Life in Christ | Aspiration and Holiness; The Life in Christ | Courage, Conflict, and Victory Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BRIDE

Thou hidden Love of God, whose height

Author: John Wesley, 1703 - 91; Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697 - 1769 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #391a (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith; The Life In Christ The Inner Life; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Thou hidden Love of God, whose height, Whose depth unfathomed no man knows; I see from far thy beauteous light, Inly I sigh for thy repose. My heart is pained, nor can it be At rest, till it finds rest in thee. 2 Thy secret voice invites me still The sweetness of thy yoke to prove; And fain I would; but, though my will Seem fixed, yet wide my passions rove. Yet hindrances strew all the way; I aim at thee, yet from thee stray. A-men. 3 Is there a thing beneath the sun That strives with thee my heart to share? Ah, tear it thence, and reign alone, The Lord of every motion there; Then shall my heart from earth be free, When it has found repose in thee. 4 Each moment draw from earth away My heart, that lowly waits thy call; Speak to my inmost soul, and say, 'I am thy Love, thy God, thy All!' To feel thy power, to hear thy voice, To taste thy love, be all my choice. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. INGRID

Thou hidden Love of God, whose height

Author: John Wesley, 1703 - 91; Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697 - 1769 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #391b (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith; The Life In Christ The Inner Life; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Thou hidden Love of God, whose height, Whose depth unfathomed no man knows; I see from far thy beauteous light, Inly I sigh for thy repose. My heart is pained, nor can it be At rest, till it finds rest in thee. 2 Thy secret voice invites me still The sweetness of thy yoke to prove; And fain I would; but, though my will Seem fixed, yet wide my passions rove. Yet hindrances strew all the way; I aim at thee, yet from thee stray. A-men. 3 Is there a thing beneath the sun That strives with thee my heart to share? Ah, tear it thence, and reign alone, The Lord of every motion there; Then shall my heart from earth be free, When it has found repose in thee. 4 Each moment draw from earth away My heart, that lowly waits thy call; Speak to my inmost soul, and say, 'I am thy Love, thy God, thy All!' To feel thy power, to hear thy voice, To taste thy love, be all my choice. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CHRYSOSTOM

O for a faith that will not shrink

Author: William H. Bathurst, 1796 - 1877 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #395 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O for a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by many a foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of poverty or woe; 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod, But in the hour of grief or pain Will lean upon its God; 3 A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without, That when in danger knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt; 4 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life’s last hour is fled, And with a pure and heavenly ray Lights up a dying bed. 5 Lord, give me such a faith as this, And then, whate’er may come, I’ll taste e’en now the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: WOLVERHAMPTON

Jesus, thy boundless love to me

Author: John Wesley, 1703 - 91; Paul Gerhardt, 1607 - 76 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #399 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy boundless love to me No thought can reach, no tongue declare; Unite my thankful heart to thee, And reign without a rival there. Thine wholly, thine alone I am; Be thou alone my constant flame. 2 O grant that nothing in my soul May dwell, but thy pure love alone; O may thy love possess me whole, My joy, my treasure, and my crown; Strange fires far from my soul remove; May every act, word, thought, be love. 3 O Love, how cheering is thy ray! All pain before thy presence flies; Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away, Where'er thy healing beams arise. O Jesus, nothing may I see, Nothing desire or seek, but thee. 4 Unwearied, may I this pursue, Dauntless, to this high prize aspire; Hourly within my soul renew This holy flame, this heavenly fire; And day and night be all my care To guard this sacred treasure there. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETERSBURG (CHERUBIC HYMN)

Jesus, thy love unbounded

Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #401 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith; The Life In Christ Contemplation; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thy love unbounded, So full, so sweet, so free, Leaves all our thoughts confounded Whene'er we think of thee. For us thou cam'st from heaven, For us didst bleed and die, That, ransomed and forgiven, We might ascend on high. A-men. 2 We know that thou hast bought us, And washed us in thy Blood; We know thy grace hath brought us As kings and priests to God, We know that the blessèd morning, Long looked for, draweth near, When we, at thy returning, In glory shall appear. 3 O let thy love constrain us To give our hearts to thee; Let nothing please or pain us, Apart, O Lord, from thee; Our joy, our one endeavor, Through suffering, conflict, shame, To serve thee, gracious Saviour, And magnify thy Name. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: EVARTS

Come, O thou Traveler unknown

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #471 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life in Christ Petition and Intercession; The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Come, O thou Traveler unknown, Whom still I hold, but cannot see; My company before is gone, And I am left alone with thee; With thee all night I mean to stay, And wrestle till the break of day. 2 I need not tell thee who I am, My misery or sin declare; Thyself hast called me by my name; Look on thy hands, and read it there! But who, I ask thee, who art thou? Tell me thy name, and tell me now. 3 I know thee, Saviour, who thou art, Jesus, the feeble sinner's friend; Nor wilt thou with the night depart, But stay and love me to the end: Thy mercies never shall remove; Thy nature and thy Name is Love. A-men. 4 Yield to me now, for I am weak, But confident in self-despair; Speak to my heart, in blessings speak, Be conquered by my instant prayer. Speak, or thou never hence shalt move, And tell me if thy name is Love. 5 ’Tis Love, ’tis Love, thou died'st for me! I hear thy whisper in my heart! The morning breaks, the shadows flee; Pure universal love thou art; To me, to all, thy mercies move; Thy nature and thy name is Love. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DAVID'S HARP

I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew

Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #473 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life In Christ Contemplation; The Life In Christ The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew He moved my soul to seek him, seeking me; It was not I that found, O Saviour true; No, I was found of thee. 2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea; 'Twas not so much that I on thee took hold As thou, dear Lord, on me. 3 I find, I walk, I love, but O the whole Of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee; For thou wert long beforehand with my soul, Always thou lovèdst me. Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE

Jesus, still lead on

Author: Jane L. Borthwick, 1813 - 97; Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf, 1700 - 60 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #532 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting; The Life In Christ Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest is won; And, although the way be cheerless, We will follow, calm and fearless; Guide us by thy hand To our fatherland. 2 If the way be drear, If the foe be near, Let not faithless fears o'ertake us, Let not faith and hope forsake us; For through many a foe To our home we go. A-men. 3 When we seek relief From a long-felt grief, When temptations come alluring Make us patient and enduring; Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more. 4 Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest be won; Heavenly Leader, still direct us, Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our fatherland! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: SEELENBRAUTIGAM

O Master, let me walk with thee

Author: Washington Gladden, 1836 - 1918 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #537 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life in Christ Petition and Intercession; The Life In Christ Service Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee In lowly paths of service free; Tell me thy secret; help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay, And guide them in the homeward way. A-men. 3 Teach me thy patience; still with thee In closer, dearer company, In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, In trust that triumphs over wrong; 4 In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future's broadening way, In peace that only thou canst give; With thee, O Master, let me live. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MARYTON

Lead on, O King eternal

Author: Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862 - 1917 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #550 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal, The day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our home: Through days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong, And now, O King eternal, We lift our battle-song. 2 Lead on, O King eternal, Till sin's fierce war shall cease, And holiness shall whisper The sweet Amen of peace; For not with swords loud clashing, Nor roll of stirring drums, But deeds of love and mercy, The heavenly kingdom comes. A-men. 3 Lead on, O King eternal: We follow, not with fears, For gladness breaks like morning Where'er thy face appears: Thy Cross is lifted o'er us; We journey in its light; The crown awaits the conquest; Lead on, O God of might. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE

Rejoice, rejoice!

Author: Edward Hayes Plumptre, 1821 - 91 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #555 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Adoration and Praise; The Life In Christ Pilgrimage; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory First Line: Rejoice, ye pure in heart Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart, Rejoice, give thanks, and sing; Your festal banner wave on high, The Cross of Christ your King. Refrain: Rejoice, rejoice! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! 2 Bright youth and snow-crowned age, Strong men and maidens meek, Raise high your free exalting song; God's wondrous praises speak. [Refrain] 3 With all the angel choirs, With all the saints on earth, Pour out the strains of joy and bliss, True rapture, noblest mirth. [Refrain] 4 With voice as full and strong As ocean's surging praise, Send forth the hymns our fathers loved, The psalms of ancient days. [Refrain] 5 Still lift your standard high, Still march in firm array, As warriors through the darkness toil Till dawns the golden day. [Refrain] 6 At last the march shall end, The wearied ones shall rest, The pilgrims find their Father's house, Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain] 7 Then on, ye pure in heart, Rejoice, give thanks, and sing; Your festal banner wave on high, The Cross of Christ your King. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: MARION

He who would valiant be

Author: John Bunyan, 1628-88 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #563a (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ Service; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory Lyrics: 1 He who would valiant be 'Gainst all disaster, Let him in constancy Follow the Master. There's no discouragement Shall make him once relent His first avowed intent To be a pilgrim. 2 Who so beset him round With dismal stories, Do but themselves confound, His strength the more is. No foes shall stay his might, Though he with giants fight; He will make good his right To be a pilgrim. 3 Since, Lord, thou dost defend Us with thy Spirit, We know we at the end Shall life inherit. Then fancies flee away! I'll fear not what men say, I'll labor night and day To be a pilgrim. Languages: English Tune Title: MONKS GATE

He who would valiant be

Author: John Bunyan, 1628-88 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #563b (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ Service; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory Lyrics: 1 He who would valiant be 'Gainst all disaster, Let him in constancy Follow the Master. There's no discouragement Shall make him once relent His first avowed intent To be a pilgrim. 2 Who so beset him round With dismal stories, Do but themselves confound, His strength the more is. No foes shall stay his might, Though he with giants fight; He will make good his right To be a pilgrim. 3 Since, Lord, thou dost defend Us with thy Spirit, We know we at the end Shall life inherit. Then fancies flee away! I'll fear not what men say, I'll labor night and day To be a pilgrim. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DUNSTAN'S

Majestic sweetness sits enthroned

Author: Samuel Stennett, 1727 - 95 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #570 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Contemplation; The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Lyrics: 1 Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Saviour's brow; His head with radiant glories crowned, His lips with grace o'erflow, His lips with grace o'erflow. 2 No mortal can with him compare, Among the sons of men; Fairer is he than all the fair That fill the heavenly train, That fill the heavenly train. 3 To heaven, the place of his abode, He brings my weary feet, Shows me the glories of my God, And makes my joys complete, And makes my joys complete. 4 Since from his bounty I receive Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be thine, Lord, they should all be thine. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ORTONVILLE

Nearer, my God, to thee

Author: Sarah Flower Adams, 1805 - 48 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #577 (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee, E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee. 2 Though like a wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee. 3 Then let the way appear Steps unto heaven; All that thou sendest me, In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee. 4 Then with my waking thoughts, Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee. 5 Or, if on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY

Jerusalem the golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny, XII cent.; John Mason Neale, 1818 - 66 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #584 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Contemplation; The Life In Christ Commemoration; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice oppressed; I know not, O I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Sion, All jubilant with song, And bright with many an angel, And all the martyr throng; The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene; The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen. A-men. 3 There is the throne of David, And there, from care released, The song of them that triumph, The shout of them that feast; And they, who with their Leader Have conquered in the fight, For ever and for ever Are clad in robes of white. 4 O sweet and blesséd country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blesséd country That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest, Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: EWING

Come, let us to the Lord our God

Author: John Morison, c. 1750-1798 Hymnal: The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #269b (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Life in Christ | Penitence and Faith; The Life in Christ | Peace and Joy; The Life in Christ | Aspiration and Holiness Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT

Ye servants of the Lord

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #141a (1930) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Life in Christ Fellowship and Service; The Life in Christ Death, Resurrection, and the Life Everlasting Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 134th (ST. MICHAEL)

Ye servants of the Lord

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #141b (1930) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Life in Christ | Fellowship and Service; The Life in Christ | Death, Resurrection, and the Life Everlasting Languages: English Tune Title: NARENZA

Ye servants of the Lord

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: The Hymnary for use in Baptist churches #141a (1936) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Life in Christ Fellowship and Service; The Life in Christ Death, Resurrection, and the Life Everlasting Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 134th (ST. MICHAEL)

Ye servants of the Lord

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: The Hymnary for use in Baptist churches #141b (1936) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Life in Christ Fellowship and Service; The Life in Christ Death, Resurrection, and the Life Everlasting Languages: English Tune Title: NARENZA

For all the saints who from their labours rest

Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Hymnal: The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #174b (1930) Meter: 10.10.10.4 Topics: The Life in Christ | Courage, Conflict, and Victory; The Life in Christ | Death, Resurrection, and the Life Everlasting Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PHILIP (BARNBY)

Give me the wings of faith to rise

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #179b (1930) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Life in Christ | Courage, Conflict, and Victory; The Life in Christ | Death, Resurrection, and the Life Everlasting Languages: English Tune Title: BEATITUDO

When this passing world is done

Author: Robert Murray McCheyne, 1813-1843 Hymnal: The Hymnary of the United Church of Canada #302 (1930) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: The Life in Christ Love and Gratitude; The Life in Christ Death, Resurrection, and the Life Everlasting Languages: English Tune Title: REDHEAD No. 76 (Petra)

Take my life, and let it be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836 - 1879 Hymnal: The Hymnary for use in Baptist churches #356a (1936) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The Life in Christ Consecration and Discipleship; The Life in Christ Fellowship and Service Languages: English Tune Title: RAVENSWORTH

Take my life, and let it be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836 - 1879 Hymnal: The Hymnary for use in Baptist churches #356b (1936) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: The Life in Christ Consecration and Discipleship; The Life in Christ Fellowship and Service Languages: English Tune Title: MOZART

More love to thee, O Christ

Author: Elizabeth Prentiss, 1818 - 78 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #392 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 More love to thee, O Christ, More love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I make On bended knee; This is my earnest plea, More love, O Christ, to thee, More love to thee, More love to thee. 2 Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now thee alone I seek, Give what is best: This all my prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to thee, More love to thee, More love to thee. A-men. 3 Then shall my latest breath Whisper thy praise; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise; This still its prayer shall be, More love, O Christ, to thee, More love to thee, More love to thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MORE LOVE TO THEE

Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808 - 87; St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091 - 1153 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #483a (1958) Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration; The Life In Christ Contemplation Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts, Thou fount of life, thou Light of men, From the best bliss that earth imparts We turn unfilled to thee again. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Thou savest those that on thee call; To them that seek thee thou art good, To them that find thee, all in all. 3 We taste thee, O thou living Bread, And long to feast upon thee still; We drink of thee, the Fountainhead, And thirst our souls from thee to fill. A-men. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast; Glad, when thy gracious smile we see, Blest, when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay; Make all our moments calm and bright; Chase the dark night of sin away, Shed o'er the world thy holy light. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTE REDEMPTOR

Take my life, and let it be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836 - 79 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #510 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Service; The Life In Christ Consecration Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to thee; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in endless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of thy love; Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for thee. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King; Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from thee. A-men. 4 Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold; Take my intellect, and use Every power as thou shalt choose. 5 Take my will and make it thine, It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart, it is thine own, It shall be thy royal throne. 6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour At thy feet its treasure-store; Take myself, and I will be Ever, only, all for thee. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: PATMOS

Saviour, thee my heart I tender

Author: John Burton, 1803 - 77 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #549 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Consecration; The Life In Christ Service Lyrics: 1 Saviour, thee my heart I tender, I would yield myself to thee; All my powers to thee surrender, Thine and only thine to be. Send me, Lord, where thou wilt send me, Only do thou guide my way; May thy grace through life attend me, Gladly then shall I obey. 2 Let me do thy will or bear it; I would know no will but thine; Shouldst thou take my life or spare it, I that life to thee resign. Thine I am, O Lord, for ever, To thy service set apart; Suffer me to leave thee never; Seal thine image on my heart. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE DIVINE (LE JEUNE)

I know not what the future hath

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807 - 92 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #593a (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Contemplation; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 I know not what the future hath Of marvel or surprise, Assured alone that life and death His mercy underlies. 2 I know not where his islands lift Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond his love and care. 3 And so beside the silent sea I wait the muffled oar; No harm from him can come to me On ocean or on shore. 4 And thou, O Lord, by whom are seen Thy creatures as they be, Forgive me if too close I lean My human heart on thee. 5 And if my heart and flesh are weak To bear an untried pain, The bruisèd reed thou wilt not break, But strengthen and sustain. Languages: English Tune Title: OUR CHRIST

For those we love within the veil

Author: William Charter Piggott, 1872 - 1943 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #598 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Life Everlasting; The Life In Christ Commemoration Languages: English Tune Title: MEYER (ES IST KEIN TAG)

O Lord of life, where'er they be

Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer, 1840 - 1929 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #600 (1958) Topics: The Life In Christ Life Everlasting; The Life In Christ Commemoration Lyrics: 1 O Lord of life, where’er they be, Safe in thine own eternity, Our dead are living unto thee. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 All souls are thine, and here or there, The faithful rest within thy care; One providence alike they share. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Thy word is true, thy ways are just; Above the requiem, 'Dust to dust,' Shall rise our psalm of grateful trust. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O happy they in God who rest, No more by fear and doubt oppressed; Living or dying, they are blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Languages: English Tune Title: VULPIUS (GELOBT SEI GOTT)

Come, Holy Ghost, in love

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-87 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #121 (1958) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, in love, Shed on us from above Thine own bright ray; Divinely good thou art; Thy sacred gifts impart To gladden each sad heart; O come today. 2 Come, tenderest friend and best, Our most delightful guest, With soothing power; Rest, which the weary know, Shade, 'mid the noontide glow, Peace, when deep griefs overflow; Cheer us, this hour. A-men. 3 Come, Light serene, and still Our inmost bosoms fill; Dwell in each breast; We know no dawn but thine; Send forth thy beams divine, On our dark souls to shine, And make us blest. 4 Come, all the faithful bless: Let all, who Christ confess, His praise employ; Give virtue's rich reward; Victorious death accord, And, with our glorious Lord, Eternal joy! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MALVERN

Hark! the sound of holy voices

Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-85 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #143 (1958) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Life In Christ Life Everlasting; The Life In Christ Commemoration Lyrics: 1 Hark! the sound of holy voices Chanting at the crystal sea, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Lord, to thee! Multitude, which none can number, Like the stars in glory stands Clothed in white apparel, holding Palms of victory in their hands. 2 They have come from tribulation, And have washed their robes in blood, Washed them in the Blood of Jesus; Tried they were, and firm they stood; Mocked, imprisoned, stoned, tormented, Sawn asunder, slain with sword, They have conquered death and Satan By the might of Christ the Lord. A-men. 3 God of God, the One-begotten, Light of Light, Emmanuel, In whose body joined together All the saints for ever dwell; Pour upon us of thy fullness That we may for evermore God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost adore. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DEERHURST

In heaven above, in heaven above

Author: William Maccall, 1812 - 88; Johan Astrom, 1767 - 1844; Laurentius Laurentii Laurinus, 1573 - 1655 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #146a (1958) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 In heaven above, in heaven above, Where God our Father dwells, How boundless there the blessedness! No tongue its greatness tells; There face to face, and full and free, Ever and evermore we see-- We see the Lord of hosts! 2 In heaven above, in heaven above, What glory deep and bright! The splendor of the noonday sun Grows pale before its light; That mighty Sun that ne'er goes down, Before whose face clouds never frown, Is God the Lord of hosts. 3 In heaven above, in heaven above, No tears of pain are shed; For nothing e'er shall fade or die; Life’s fullness round is spread, And, like an ocean, joy o’erflows, And with immortal mercy glows Our God the Lord of hosts. 4 In heaven above, in heaven above, God hath a joy prepared, Which mortal ear hath never heard, Nor mortal vision shared, Which never entered mortal breast, By mortal lips was ne'er expressed, 'Tis God, the Lord of Hosts! Languages: English Tune Title: LAURINUS

In heaven above, in heaven above

Author: William Maccall, 1812 - 88; Johan Astrom, 1767 - 1844; Laurentius Laurentii Laurinus, 1573 - 1655 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #146b (1958) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.6 Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest; The Life In Christ Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 In heaven above, in heaven above, Where God our Father dwells, How boundless there the blessedness! No tongue its greatness tells; There face to face, and full and free, Ever and evermore we see-- We see the Lord of hosts! 2 In heaven above, in heaven above, What glory deep and bright! The splendor of the noonday sun Grows pale before its light; That mighty Sun that ne'er goes down, Before whose face clouds never frown, Is God the Lord of hosts. 3 In heaven above, in heaven above, No tears of pain are shed; There nothing e'er shall fade or die; Life’s fullness round is spread, And, like an ocean, joy o’erflows, And with immortal mercy glows Our God the Lord of hosts. 4 In heaven above, in heaven above, God hath a joy prepared, Which mortal ear hath never heard, Nor mortal vision shared, Which never entered mortal breast, By mortal lips was ne'er expressed, 'Tis God, the Lord of hosts! Languages: English Tune Title: HAUGE

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