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Almighty God, we come to make confession
Author: Christopher J. Ellis Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs
Almighty God, we come to make confession
When We Are Tested
Author: Ruth C. Duck Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: When we are tested and wrestle alone
When We Are Tested
Before I Take the Body of My Lord
Author: John L. Bell Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Holy Communion; liturgical Communion Songs; Confession; Invitation; Penitence; Service Music Confession and Pardon Used With Tune: LAYING DOWN
Before I Take the Body of My Lord
God of forgiveness, your people you freed
Author: Michael Forster Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: liturgical Confession Songs
God of forgiveness, your people you freed
I Must Tell Jesus
Author: E. A. Hoffman Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 347 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: I must tell Jesus all of my trials Refrain First Line: I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus Lyrics: 1 I must tell Jesus all of my trials;
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me;
He ever loves and cares for His own.
Refrain:
I must tell Jesus!
I must tell Jesus!
I cannot bear my burdens alone;
I must tell Jesus!
I must tell Jesus!
Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
2 I must tell Jesus all of my troubles;
He is a kind, compassionate friend;
If I but ask Him, He will deliver,
Make of my troubles quickly an end. [Refrain]
3 Tempted and tried, I need a great Savior,
One who can help my burdens to bear;
I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus;
He all my cares and sorrows will share. [Refrain]
4 O how the world to evil allures me!
O how my heart is tempted to sin!
I must tell Jesus, and He will help me
Over the world the vict'ry to win. [Refrain]
Baptist Hymnal, 1991
I Must Tell Jesus
O, the Love of My Lord
Author: Estelle White Meter: 10.9.12.10 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: O, the love of my Lord is the essence
O, the Love of My Lord
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,053 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, you disconsolate, where'er you languish;
come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel.
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;
earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying,
hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!
Here speaks the Comforter, in mercy saying,
"Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot cure."
3 Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing
forth from the throne of God, pure from above.
Come to the feast prepared; come, ever knowing
earth has no sorrows but heaven can remove.
Psalter Hymnal, 1987
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Ah, Holy Jesus
Author: Johann Heermann; Robert Seymour Bridges Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 135 hymnals Topics: Service of the Word Songs of Confession; The Service of the Word Songs of Confession First Line: Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended Lyrics: 1 Ah, holy Jesus, how have you offended,
that mortal judgment has on you descended?
By foes derided, by your own rejected,
O most afflicted!
2 Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon you?
It is my treason, Lord, that has undone you.
'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied you;
I crucified you.
3 For me, kind Jesus, was your incarnation,
your mortal sorrow, and your life's oblation,
your death of anguish and your bitter passion,
for my salvation.
4 Therefore, dear Jesus, since I cannot pay you,
I do adore you, and will ever pray you,
think on your pity and your love unswerving,
not my deserving.
Used With Tune: HERZLIBSTER JESU Text Sources: paraphrase of Jean de Fécamp, 11th C.
Ah, Holy Jesus
Forgive Us, Lord
Author: Jorge Lockward; Racquel M. Martinez Meter: 4.7.4.7.4 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Grow Confession and Forgiveness; Songs in Other Languages Spanish First Line: Forgive us, Lord (Perdón, Señor) Scripture: Matthew 6:12-13 Used With Tune: CONFESSION
Forgive Us, Lord
Lord, I Pray
Author: Jean C. Keegstra-De Boer Meter: 6.7.6.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Temptation & Trial; Songs for Children Hymns; Confession and Forgiveness; Commitment & Dedication; Confession of Sin; Forgiveness; Freedom; Joy; Mercy; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Prayer; Temptation & Trial First Line: Lord, I pray, if today Lyrics: 1 Lord, I pray, if today
some should wrong or trouble me,
make me kind; bring to mind
your forgiveness makes me free.
2 Should there be joy for me,
help me thank you as I should.
Let me through all I do
praise you, Lord, for all things good.
3 If this day I should stray,
show my heart the road to take.
Should I fear, please be near;
hear my prayer for Jesus' sake. Amen.
Scripture: Romans 12:17 Used With Tune: KLOKJE KLINKT
Lord, I Pray
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th C.; Paul Gerhardt; James W. Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 724 hymnals Topics: The Service of the Word Songs of Confession First Line: O sacred head now wounded 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 ccall 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,
and grant to me thy grace.
3 What language shall I borrow
to thank thee, dearest friend,
for this thy dying sorrow,
thy pity without end?
O make me thine forever;
and should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
outlive my love to thee.
Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Bless’d Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael A. Perry Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Benedictus / Zechariah’s Song; Justice; Prisons; Benedictus / Zechariah’s Song; Confessing Faith; Covenant; God Presence of; Justice; Liberation; Praise; Prisons; Salvation Lyrics: 1 Bless’d be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us,
and grants us liberty!
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release,
God shall fulfill the promise
to bring our people peace.
2 Now from the house of David
a child of grace is giv’n,
a Savior comes among us
to raise us up to heav’n.
Before him goes the herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the harbinger of day.
3 On all by death imprisoned
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner’s eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace.
Oh, bless our God and Savior
with songs that never cease! Scripture: Psalm 146:5-9 Used With Tune: WEBB Text Sources: based on Luke 1:68-79; Psalm Praise
Bless’d Be the God of Israel
Yo escucho, buen Jesús
Author: Lewis Hartsough, 1820-1872; Juan Bautista Cabrera, 1837-1916 Meter: 7.6.8.6.5.5.7.6 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Cantos para Ocasiones Especales; Arrepentimiento y Confesión; Evangelismo; Repentance and Confession; Songs for Special Occasions; Evangelism Lyrics: 1 Yo escucho, buen Jesús,
Tu dulce voz de amor,
Que, desde el árbol de la cruz;
Invita al pecador.
Yo soy pecador,
Nada hay bueno en mí;
Ser objeto de tu amor
Deseo, y vengo a Ti.
2 Tú ofreces el perdón
De toda iniquidad,
Si arrepentido el corazón
Implora tu piedad.
Yo soy pecador;
Ten de mí piedad,
Quita todo mi dolor
Y borra mi maldad.
3 Tú ofreces aumentar
La fe del que creyó,
Y gracia sobre gracia dar
A quien en Ti esperó.
Creo en Ti Señor,
Sólo espero en Ti:
Haz que tu infinito amor
Habite siempre en mí.
Amén.
Used With Tune: I HEAR THY WELCOME VOICE
Yo escucho, buen Jesús
Rock of Ages
Author: Augustus Toplady Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,900 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
save from wrath and make me pure.
2 Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to the cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Savior, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when mine eyes shall close in death,
when I soar to worlds unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee.
United Methodist Hymnal, 1989
Rock of Ages
God, Be Merciful to Me
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: God, be merciful to me, On Thy grace I rest my plea Refrain First Line: Gracious God, my heart renew
God, Be Merciful to Me
Hark, My Soul! It Is The Lord!
Author: William Cowper Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 687 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs
Hark, My Soul! It Is The Lord!
When Painful Mem'ries
Author: Ruth C. Duck Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: When painful memories haunt each day
When Painful Mem'ries
Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
Author: Rosamond Herklots Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs
Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,419 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace (how sweet the sound)
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.
2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
3 Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come:
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease:
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.
6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
the sun forbear to shine;
but God, who called me here below,
will be forever mine.
Ancient & Modern, 2013
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
We come to you with no pretence
Author: Andrew Pratt Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: liturgical Confession Songs
We come to you with no pretence
I Surrender All
Author: Judson W. Van DeVenter Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 339 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: All to Jesus I surrender Refrain First Line: I surrender all, I surrender all Lyrics: 1 All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
2 All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine. [Refrain]
3 All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me. [Refrain]
Baptist Hymnal, 1991
I Surrender All
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Author: J. Hart Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,462 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs Text Sources: Joseph Hart, 1759, Hymns Composed on Various Subjects, No. 100
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Out of the Depths I Cry to Thee
Author: Martin Luther; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: Out of the depths I cry to Thee, Lord God! O hear my prayer! (Winkworth)
Out of the Depths I Cry to Thee
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.7 Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Confession, Forgiveness; Sending; Songs for Children; Confession, Forgiveness; Growth; Holy Baptism; Holy Communion; Sending Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Lord, we turn to you for mercy
Author: Martin E. Leckebusch Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs
Lord, we turn to you for mercy
None of Self and All of Thee
Author: Theodore Monod Meter: 8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 207 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: O the bitter shame and sorrow
None of Self and All of Thee
Just as I Am, Without One Plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 2,112 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs 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, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Psalter Hymnal, (Gray)
Just as I Am, Without One Plea
Psalm 70: Come Quickly, Lord
Author: Bert Polman Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Gathering Songs Songs of Confession and Lament First Line: Come quickly Lord, to rescue me Scripture: Psalm 70 Used With Tune: SPLENDOUR
Psalm 70: Come Quickly, Lord
Harvest Thanksgiving
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Christ Providences of; Faith Confession of; Glory of God In Providence; God Love and Mercy; God Works of; Harvest Songs; Nature Revelation of God in; Praise By Universe; Praise for temporal blessings; Thanksgiving Declared; Worship Private First Line: Thou visitest the earth with show'rs Lyrics: 1 Thou visitest the earth with show'rs,
Thy boundless store supplies its need;
For fields enriched and well prepared
Thou dost provide the sower's seed.
2 The furrows where the seed is sown
Are softened by Thy gentle rain;
Thy gracious care and providence
Supply and bless the springing grain.
3 The year with goodness Thou dost crown,
Thy ways o'erflow with blessedness;
The hills and valleys, clothed with green,
Are joyful in their fruitfulness.
4 The pastures teem with flocks and herds,
The golden grain waves o'er the fields;
All nature, singing joyfully,
Her tribute of thanksgiving yields. Scripture: Psalm 65 Used With Tune: STIASTNY
Harvest Thanksgiving
Conflict and Victory
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Many and Severe; Church Afflicted; Faith Confession of; Prayer Complaint in; Temperance Songs First Line: Through all the years may Israel say Lyrics: 1 Through all the years, may Israel say,
My bitter foes have oft assailed,
Have sought my hurt in fierce array,
Yet over me have not prevailed.
2 Though scars of conflict and distress
Remain to tell of trials past,
Jehovah in His righteousness
Has safely brought us through at last.
3 The foes of Zion shall be brought
To hopeless flight and put to shame;
Their wicked plans shall come to nought
And all mankind forget their name.
4 To them no kindly friend shall say,
God bless you now and speed you well;
No grateful heart for them shall pray,
May God's rich blessing on you dwell.
Scripture: Psalm 129 Used With Tune: ASHWELL
Conflict and Victory
The new joy
Author: Augustus L. Hillhouse Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Angels Ministry of; Angels song of; Conversion Joys of; Pardon Found; Pardon Joy of; Sinners Confessing; Sinners Seeking pardon First Line: Trembling before thine awful throne
The new joy
Because you came and sat beside us
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 9.8.10.9 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs
Because you came and sat beside us
Freely, Freely
Author: Carol Owens Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: God forgave my sin in Jesus' name Refrain First Line: He said Freely, freely you have received
Freely, Freely
O Christ, the Lamb of God
Meter: Irregular Appears in 297 hymnals Topics: Songs for Children Hymns; Confession and Forgiveness; Confession of Sin; Forgiveness; Lamb of God; Mercy; Peace; Prayer Lyrics: O Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,
have mercy upon us.
O Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,
have mercy upon us.
O Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,
grant us your peace.
Amen.
Scripture: John 1:29 Used With Tune: CHRISTE, DU LAMM GOTTES Text Sources: Agnus Dei
O Christ, the Lamb of God
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Meter: Irregular Appears in 148 hymnals Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Love Our Love for Others; Songs for Children Hymns; Confession and Forgiveness; Commitment & Dedication; Confession of Sin; Forgiveness; Love Our Love to God; Love Our Love for Others; Sanctification First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian
in my heart, in my heart.
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.
2 Lord, I want to be more loving
in my heart, in my heart.
Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.
3 Lord, I want to be more holy
in my heart, in my heart.
Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart.
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart.
4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus
in my heart, in my heart.
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 Used With Tune: LORD, I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Standing in the Need of Prayer
Meter: Irregular Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Intercession of Christ; Commitment & Dedication; Songs for Children Hymns; Confession and Forgiveness; Commitment & Dedication; Confession of Sin; Forgiveness; Humility; Intercession of Christ First Line: Not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me, O Lord Refrain First Line: It's me, it's me, it's me, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer;
not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer.
Refrain:
It's me, it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer;
it's me, it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer.
2 Not the elder, nor the deacon, but it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer;
not the elder, nor the deacon, but it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer. [Refrain]
3 Not my father, nor my mother, but it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer;
not my father, nor my mother, but it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer. [Refrain ]
4 Not the stranger, nor my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer;
not the stranger, nor my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord,
standing in the need of prayer. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: STANDING Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual
Standing in the Need of Prayer
The Heart of Worship
Author: Matt Redman Meter: Irregular Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: When the music fades Refrain First Line: I'm coming back to the heart of worship
The Heart of Worship
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Author: Anonymous Meter: Irregular Appears in 112 hymnals Topics: liturgical Confession Songs First Line: I am weak but Thou art strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
Refrain:
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
2 Thro' this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain]
3 When my feeble life is o'er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. [Refrain]
Baptist Hymnal, 1991
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
