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A mighty Fortress is our God

Author: Rev. Frederick H. Hedge; Rev. Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 680 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage Lyrics: 1 A mighty Fortress is our God, A Bulwark never failing; Our Helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient Foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great; And, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing; Were not the right Man on our side, The Man of God's own choosing: Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He, Lord Sabaoth His Name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us; We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us: The Prince of Darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo! his doom is sure; One little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth; Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill: God's truth abideth still, His Kingdom is forever. Amen. Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

A Charge to Keep I Have

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 1,358 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Christian Service Used With Tune: ST. THOMAS

Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 1,435 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Regeneration and Acceptance with God Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

Abide with me, fast falls the eventide

Author: Henry Francis Lyte, 1793 - 1847 Appears in 1,682 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Lyrics: 1 Abide with me, fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens, Lord, with me abide; When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O thou who changest not, abide with me. 3 I need thy presence every passing hour; What but thy grace can foil the tempter's power? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me. A-men. 4 I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness. Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me! 5 Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes, Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Amen, Used With Tune: EVENTIDE

Am I a soldier of the Cross

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 1,947 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ Service; The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the Cross, A follower of the Lamb, And shall I fear to own his cause Or blush to speak his Name? 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas? A-men. 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vain world a friend to grace To help me on to God? 4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign-- Increase my courage, Lord-- I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. 5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they die; They see the triumph from afar, By faith they bring it nigh. 6 When that illustrious day shall rise, And all thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be thine. Amen. Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat

Author: John Newton, 1725 - 1807 Appears in 613 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Faith Lyrics: 1 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before his feet, For none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burdened souls to thee, And such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely pressed, By wars without and fears within, I come to thee for rest. 4 Be thou my shield and hiding place, That, sheltered near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, thou hast died. 5 O wondrous Love, to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners such as I Might plead thy gracious Name! Used With Tune: LONDON NEW

All people that on earth do dwell

Author: William Kethe, d. 1608? Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 724 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell, Come ye before him, and rejoice. 2 Know that the Lord 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. A-men. 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 for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. 5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heaven and earth adore, From men and from the angel-host Be praise and glory evermore. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 100 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH Text Sources: As in Day's Psalter, 1561

Abide with us, our Saviour

Author: Josua Stegmann, 1588 - 1632; Unknown Meter: 7.6.7.6 Appears in 41 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Lyrics: 1 Abide with us, our Saviour, Nor let thy mercy cease; From Satan's might defend us, And grant our souls release. 2 Abide with us, our Saviour, Sustain us by thy word; That we with all thy people To life may be restored. A-men. 3 Abide with us, our Saviour, Thou Light of endless light, Increase to us thy blessings, And save us by thy might. 4 To Father, Son, and Spirit, Eternal One in Three, As was, and is forever, All praise and glory be. Amen. Used With Tune: ACH BLEIB MIT DEINER GNADE

O praise him, O praise him

Author: William H. Draper, 1855-1933; St. Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226 Appears in 267 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ Thanksgiving First Line: All creatures of our God and King Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

O for a closer walk with God

Author: William Cowper, 1731 - 1800 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,372 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Consecration and Discipleship Used With Tune: ST. FLAVIAN

Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom

Author: John Henry Newman, 1801 - 1890 Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10 Appears in 1,233 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Trust and Submission; The Life in Christ Pilgrimage, Protection, and Guidance Used With Tune: SANDON

Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 932 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Consecration and Discipleship Used With Tune: ST. OSWALD

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah

Author: Peter Williams, 1722 - 1796; William Williams, 1717 - 1791 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 1,832 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Trust and Submission; The Life in Christ Pilgrimage, Protection, and Guidance Used With Tune: CAERSALEM

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Author: Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740-1778 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,914 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Faith and Justification Used With Tune: TOPLADY

In the Cross of Christ I glory

Author: John Bowring, 1792 - 1872 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,519 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Lyrics: 1 In the Cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy, Never shall the Cross forsake me; Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the Cross the radiance streaming Adds more lustre to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the Cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. Used With Tune: CROSS OF JESUS

For all the saints who from their labors rest

Author: William Walsham How, 1823 - 97 Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 570 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ Conflict and Victory; The Life In Christ Commemoration Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, Who thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be for ever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; Thou, Lord, their captain in their well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! 5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! 7 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day: The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of Glory passes on his way. Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Used With Tune: PRO OMNIBUS SANCTIS (SARUM)

Love divine, all loves excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Appears in 1,868 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down! Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love thou art; Visit us with thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. 2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast; Let us all in thee inherit; Let us find thy promised rest. Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty. A-men. 3 Come, almighty to deliver, Let us all thy life receive; Graciously return, and never, Nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve thee as thy hosts above, Pray, and praise thee without ceasing, Glory in thy perfect love. 4 Finish then thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see thy great salvation Perfectly restored in thee! Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Amen. Used With Tune: LOVE DIVINE (LE JEUNE)

Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts

Author: Ray Palmer, 1808 - 87; St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091 - 1153 Appears in 562 hymnals 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. Used With Tune: WALTON (GERMANY)

The King of love my shepherd is

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821 - 77 Appears in 678 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ Pilgrimage Lyrics: 1 The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his, And he is mine forever. 2 Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul he leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow With food celestial feedeth. 3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love he sought me, And on his shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. A-men. 4 In death’s dark vale I fear no ill With thee, dear Lord, beside me, Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy Cross before to guide me. 5 Thou spread'st a table in my sight; Thy unction grace bestoweth; And O what transport of delight From thy pure chalice floweth! 6 And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise Within thy house for ever. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

Jesus, Lover of my soul

Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,238 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Answering Christ's Call Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last! 2 Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me. All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; More than all in Thee I find: Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy Name; I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace. 4 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart. Rise to all eternity. Amen. Used With Tune: HOLLINGSIDE

Take my life, and let it be

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836 - 1879 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,213 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Consecration and Discipleship; The Life in Christ Fellowship and Service Used With Tune: RAVENSWORTH

Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 509 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Peace Lyrics: 1 Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways; Reclothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives Thy service find, In deeper reverence, praise. 2 In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word Rise up and follow Thee. 3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee! O calm of hills above, Where Jesus knelt to share with Thee The silence of eternity, Interpreted by love! 4 Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace. 5 Breathe through the pulses of desire Thy coolness and Thy balm; Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still, small voice of calm! Amen. Used With Tune: REST

Just as I am, without one plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,133 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Answering Christ's Call Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 5 Just as I am! Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 6 Just as I am! Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down; Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Amen. Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

O Jesus, I have promised

Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816 - 74 Appears in 627 hymnals 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. Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY

Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?

Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth, 1825-1906 Appears in 394 hymnals Topics: The Life In Christ The Inner Life; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Lyrics: 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The Blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom nought but calm is found. 4 Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? In Jesus' keeping we are safe, and they. 5 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and he is on the throne. 6 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers. 7 It is enough; earth's struggles soon shall cease, And Jesus call us to heaven's perfect peace. Used With Tune: PAX TECUM

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