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Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry Francis Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 541 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet your ... his praises sing. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise the everlasting King! 2 Praise him ... his people in distress. Praise him, still the same ... Alleluia, alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace! Psalter Hymnal ... Topics: Scripture Songs; Worship; God the Father His Care and Guidance; Psalm Adaptations; Worship; liturgical Opening Hymns

Crown Him with many crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Appears in 802 hymnals Lyrics: ... hymns of praise. 5 Crown Him ... its own! Awake, my soul, and sing of ... its ... , my soul, and sing of Him ... and your matchless King through all ... my soul, and sing of ... Him who died to be ... His throne, while heaven ... Used With Tune: DIADEMATA Text Sources: Adapt.: Jubilate Hymns

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-1680; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 390 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Join me is glad adoration! 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, ... Topics: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Ecumenism / Interfaith; Faithfulness of God; Forgiveness; God the Father; Healing; Heaven; Love; Mercy; Opening of Worship; Providence; Reconciliation; Salvation; Worship Scripture: Daniel 4:37 Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN

All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night

Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,049 hymnals Lyrics: ... . Keep me, oh, keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings ... the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; Let no ... creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and ... Topics: Times and Seasons Evening Scripture: Psalm 91:4 Used With Tune: TALLIS' CANON

Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart

Author: Mary Elizabeth Byrne (188-1931); Eleanor Henrietta Hull (1860-1935) Meter: 10.10.10.10 irregular Appears in 160 hymnals Lyrics: ... fight; be thou my dignity, thou my delight, thou my soul's shelter, and ... of my power. 4 Riches I heed not, nor earth's empty praise ... first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art. 5 High King of Heaven, after ... Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Conflict; God Protection of; God names and imags of; Heaven Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24 Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Irish, 8th century

Lord of the worlds above

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 501 hymnals Lyrics: ... and how fair the dwellings of thy love, thy earthly temples ... desires to see my God. 2 O happy souls that pray where ... their constant service there! They praise thee still; and happy they ... each in heaven appears: O glorious seat! When God our King shall ... Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Dedication Festival Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: CROFT'S 136TH

Awake, my soul, and with the sun

Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 891 hymnals Lyrics: ... Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run ... sing High praise to the eternal King. 3 All praise to Thee ... sole glory may unite. 6 Praise God, from whom all ... creatures here below; Praise Him, above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and ... Topics: Morning Used With Tune: TRURO

Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,747 hymnals First Line: Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing Lyrics: ... Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace ... ! 2 My gracious Master and my ... For every soul of man. 7 Glory to God and praise and love ... , The church in earth and heaven. Amen. Topics: The Redeemer Scripture: Acts 4:12 Used With Tune: BEATITUDO

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,631 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes my sorrows, heals my wounds, and drives away my fear. It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; it satisfies the hungry soul, and gives the weary rest. 2 Dear ... Topics: Jesus Christ Physician; Confession; Our Death; Heaven; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Names; Jesus Christ Physician; Jesus Christ Refuge; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Praise of Jesus Christ Scripture: Psalm 32:7 Used With Tune: RACHEL

The King of Love my shepherd is

Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-77 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 679 hymnals Lyrics: may I sing Your praise within Your ... The King of Love my shepherd is, ... flow a ransomed soul, He leads me; and ... The King of Love my shepherd ... The King of Love my shepherd ... with food from heaven feeds me. 3 ... Topics: God Through the Years His Faithfulness Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: DOMINUS REGIT ME Text Sources: Adapt.: Jubilate Hymns

Spirit of God, descend upon my heart

Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 341 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart, wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art, and make me love thee as I ought to love. 2 I ask no dream, no prophet-ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no ... Topics: Pentecost; Baptism and Confirmation Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Used With Tune: SHELDONIAN

Ye holy angels bright

Author: Richard Baxter, 1615-1691; John Hampden Gurney, 1802-1862 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 114 hymnals Lyrics: ... or through the realms of light fly at your Lord ... Saviour's face, his praises sound, as in his ... toil below, adore your heavenly King, and onward as ye ... praise him still, through good and ill, who ever lives. 4 My soul ... sing thou the songs of love. Let all thy ... Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. Michael and All Angels Used With Tune: DARWALLS' 148TH

Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 299 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme, awake, my voice, and sing the mighty works, or mightier name, Of our eternal King. 2 Tell of his wondrous faithfulness, And sound his power abroad; sing the sweet promise of his grace, the quickening word of God. 3 ... Scripture: 2 Peter 3:5 Used With Tune: ST MAGNUS

Join all the glorious names

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 336 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Join all the glorious names of wisdom, love, and power, that ever mortals knew, that angels ever bore: all are too mean to speak his worth, too mean to set my Saviour forth. 2 But O what gentle terms, what condescending ways doth our Redeemer use to ... Topics: Epiphany IV Year B; Proper 5 Year B; Proper 16 Year A Scripture: Acts 7:37 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

All That Thrills My Soul

Author: Thoro Harris Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 59 hymnals First Line: Who can cheer the heart like Jesus Refrain First Line: All that thrills my soul is Jesus Lyrics: 1 Who can cheer the heart like Jesus, By His presence all divine? True and tender, pure and precious, O how blest to call Him mine! Refrain: All that thrills my soul is Jesus; He is more than life to me; And the fairest of ten thousand, In my ... Used With Tune: CEARÁ Text Sources: The Sheet Music of Heaven (2nd ed.) by Clayton F. Derstine (Scottdale, Penn.: Mennonite Publishing House, 1916)

Upward where the stars are burning

Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 139 hymnals Lyrics: ... lightest, Lift I now my longing soul. 2 Where the Lamb ... voices greeted, Lord of lords, and King of kings. Son of Man, they crown ... 3 Blessing, honor, without measure, Heavenly riches, earthly treasure, Lay we ... blessed feet; Poor the praise that now we render, ... Topics: The Life Everlasting ; Aspiration; Christ Praise to Christ; Eternal Life; Funeral Services; Heaven; Immortal Life Used With Tune: BONAR

My song is love unknown

Author: Samuel Crossman, c. 1625-1683 Meter: 6.6.12.8.8 Appears in 128 hymnals Lyrics: way and His sweet praises sing, resounding ... My song is love ... and sing of Him my soul adores; never was ... hosannas to their King: Then 'Crucify!' ... save, the Prince of Life they slay! ... 2 He came from heaven’s throne ... Used With Tune: LOVE UNKNOWN Text Sources: Vs. 1-5, 7 adapted Jubilate Hymns

Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above

Author: Frances Elizabeth Cox; J. H. Schuetz; H. Brueckner Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 195 hymnals Lyrics: ... God of love, The God of our salvation; With healing balm my soul He ... angel hosts Thy praises sing Around Thy throne in heaven. On earth ... and sea, O mighty King, All praise to ... Topics: Praise Used With Tune: SPERATUS

Name Of Names

Author: A. T. H. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Name of Names! Refrain First Line: Jesus, blessed Jesus Lyrics: for His returning, Praise His name with ... of Names! Oh, how my soul rejoices! How ... Names! Oh, how my soul rejoices! How my ... bonds of death; King of kings! Prepare ... Name of Names! The ... of Peace! From heaven's Glory given, ... Used With Tune: [Name of Names!]

Before the Throne of God Above

Author: Charitie Lees Bancroft Appears in 58 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea: a great High Priest, whose name is Love, who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on his hands, my name is hidden in his heart; I know that while in heaven he stands no tongue can ... Topics: Jesus Christ; Sin; Temptation; Trust Scripture: Romans 8:1-11 Used With Tune: BEFORE THE THRONE

God's universal Dominion; or, Angels praise the Lord

Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: The Lord, the sovereign King Lyrics: ... The Lord, the sovereign King, Hath fix'd his ... O'er all the heavenly world he rules, And ... who wait The orders of their King, And guard his ... churches when they pray, Join in the praise ... Maker's glory, thou, my soul, Shall sing his graces too ... Topics: Afflictions gentle; Angels praise the Lord; Compassion of God; God goodness and mercy; God his universal dominion; God mercy and truth; Goodness of God; Mercies common and special; Mercies spiritual and temporal; Afflictions gentle; Angels praise the Lord; Compassion of God; God goodness and mercy; God his universal dominion; God mercy and truth; Goodness of God; Mercies common and special; Mercies spiritual and temporal Scripture: Psalm 103:19-22

The Personal Glories and Governement of Christ

Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: I'll speak the honours of my King Lyrics: 1 I'll speak the honours of my King, His form divinely fair; None of his sons of mortal race May with the Lord compare. 2 Sweet is thy speech, and heavenly grace Upon thy lips is shed; Thy God with blessings infinite Hath crown'd thy sacred head. 3 Gird on ... Topics: Christ his perennial Glories and Government; Church of the Gentiles; Church the spouse of Christ; Gentiles church; Glorification of Christ; Gospel its glory and success; Governance of Christ; Grace Of Christ; Marriage mystical; Praise to Jesus Christ; Christ his perennial Glories and Government; Church of the Gentiles; Church the spouse of Christ; Gentiles church; Glorification of Christ; Gospel its glory and success; Governance of Christ; Grace Of Christ; Marriage mystical; Praise to Jesus Christ Scripture: Psalm 45

Jesus, the name high over all

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 300 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the name high over all, in hell, or earth, or sky; angels and mortals prostrate fall, and devils fear and fly, and devils fear and fly. 2 Jesus, the name to sinners dear, the name to sinners giv'n; it scatters all their guilty fear, it turns their ... Topics: Easter; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; Year A Christ the King Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Used With Tune: LYDIA

O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord

Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: O come, my soul, bless thou the Lord thy Maker Refrain First Line: Bless Him, ye angels, wondrous in might Lyrics: 1 O come, my soul, bless thou the Lord thy Maker, And all within me bless His holy Name; Bless thou the Lord, forget not all His mercies, His pardoning grace and saving love proclaim. Refrain: Bless Him, ye angels, wondrous in might, Bless Him, His ... Topics: Angels; Brevity And Frailty Of Life; Children; Communion with God; Compassion of God; Death; Eternity of God; Forgiveness of Sin; Funerals; Grace of God; God as King; Kingdom of God; Love Of God; Mercy of God; Post-Communion; Praise for Blessings; Praise for God's Perfections; Prosperity; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving Day Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: TIDINGS (TUNBRIDGE)

In the Heavens the Lord Almighty

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the heavens the Lord Almighty Fixed His everlasting throne; Over all is His dominion, He is God, and He alone. 2 Bless the Lord, ye mighty angels, Ye that hearken to His voice, All His gracious word fulfilling; Ever bless Him and rejoice. 3 Bless the ... Topics: Angels; Glory And Majesty Of God; God as King; Kingdom of God; Obedience; Praise for God's Perfections; Praise for God's Works; Will of God Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: RATHBUN

O Lord, how shall I meet Thee

Author: P. Gerhardt Appears in 47 hymnals Lyrics: ... what pleases Thee, Lord, my heavenly guest. 2 Thy Zion strews ... psalms. My heart shall bloom forever For Thee with praises new, ... of grief, In deepest degradation, Devoid of joy and peace, Then Thou, my soul ... might. He comes, a King most glorious, And all His ... Topics: The Church Year Used With Tune: [O Lord, how shall I meet Thee]

Hail! My Ever Blessèd Jesus

Author: John Wingrove Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 192 hymnals Lyrics: ... To my soul Thy name is precious, Thou my prophet, priest and king. 2 ... 4. Witness, all ye hosts of Heaven, My Redeemer’s tenderness; Love I ... miracle of grace. 5. Shout, ye bright angelic choir, Praise the ... I received Him, Filled my soul with joy and peace; ... Used With Tune: ST. OSWALD

God and his Church, or, Grace and Glory

Appears in 359 hymnals First Line: Great God, attend while Zion sings Lyrics: 1 Great God, attend while Zion sings The joy that from thy presence springs; To spend one day with thee on earth Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 2 Might I enjoy the meanest place Within thy house, O God of grace, Not tents of ease, nor thrones of power ... Topics: Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public Scripture: Psalm 84

How Brightly Beams the Morning Star!

Author: Johann A. Schlegel; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: How brightly beams the Morning Star Lyrics: ... of God that breaks our night And fills the darkened souls with ... . 2. Thou here my comfort, there my crown, Thou King of Heav’n, who ... , ye heavens, tell the story Of His glory, till His praises Flood with ... Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET Text Sources: Chorale Book for England (London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1863), number 36

O could I speak the matchless worth

Author: Samuel Medley Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6.6 Appears in 744 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O could I speak the matchless worth, O could I sound the glories forth Which in my Saviour shine, I'd soar, and touch the heavenly strings, And vie with Gabriel while he sings In notes almost divine, In notes almost divine. 2 I'd sing the precious blood ... Topics: Angels; Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ Kingly Office of; Christ Love and Grace of; Christ Praise of; Heaven Redeemed in; Joy; Music Scripture: Revelation 5:11-12 Used With Tune: ARIEL

My Saviour! my almighty Friend

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 309 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My Saviour! my almighty Friend, When I begin thy praise, Where will the ... with heavenly grace, Thy form divinely fair; There's none of all ... rejoice to tell The victories of my King! My soul, redeemed from sin and hell ... Topics: Worship Adoration of Christ Used With Tune: HOWARD

我心，應當來稱頌主 (Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven)

Author: Henry F. Lyte Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: 我心，應當來稱頌主，帶你禮物來獻上; (Wǒ xīn, yīngdāng lái chēngsòng zhǔ, dài nǐ lǐwù lái xiàn shàng;)

The Song of Deborah

Author: John Barnard Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Praise ye the Lord, who hath avenged Lyrics: ... numbers shout the praise Of Israels God, the almighty King. 4. When ... The earth shook, the heavens in thunders dropped, The clouds ... . 20. They fought from heaven, the marshaled stars, Each ... O my soul, hast strength trod down? 22. The fierce encounters of their ...

My Soul, Thy Great Creator Praise

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 82 hymnals First Line: My soul, thy great creator praise: Lyrics: 1. My soul, thy great creator praise: When clothed in His ... their watery way, And flocks of scaly monsters play; There ... Word, And the whole race of creatures stands, Waiting their ... their dust, I, to my God, my heavenly king, Immortal hallelujahs sing. Used With Tune: PARK STREET Text Sources: The Psalms of David , 1719

Delight in Church Ordinances

Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: O Lord of Hosts, how lovely Lyrics: 1 O Lord of Hosts, how lovely, Thy tabernacles are; For them my heart is yearning In banishment afar. My souls is longing, fainting, Thy sacred courts to see; My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for Thee. 2 Beneath Thy care the sparrow Finds place ... Topics: Access to God; Adoration; Aspirations For Christ; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Aspirations For Grace; Aspirations For Heaven; Blessedness Of Those Abiding in God's House; Christ Anointed; Christ Communion with; Christ Preciousness of; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Fellowship of; Christians Graces of; Christians Growth of; Christians Heirs of Heaven; Church Beloved of Saints; Dedication of Church; God Our Refuge; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Privileges of; Gospel Sanctifying and Saving; Grace Growth in; Heart Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; House of God Described; House of God Longed for and Loved; Installation Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Perseverance; Pilgrim Spirit; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; The Righteous Blessedness of; Steadfastness; Walking with God; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship public; Zeal True; Zion Glory of Scripture: Psalm 84 Used With Tune: ST. EDITH

The Goodness of God

Appears in 234 hymnals First Line: Sweet is the memory of thy grace Lyrics: 1 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, My God, my heavenly King; Let age to ... pardoning word To cheer the souls he loves. 5 Creatures with ... endless race Thy power and praise proclaim; But saints that taste ... Topics: Afflicted supported; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God goodness and mercy; God goodness and truth; God great and good; God kind to his people; God worthy of all praise; God mercy and truth; God His perfections; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Praise General; Afflicted supported; Attributes of God; Compassion of God; Faithfulness Of God; God goodness and mercy; God goodness and truth; God great and good; God kind to his people; God worthy of all praise; God mercy and truth; God His perfections; Goodness of God; Mercies and truth of God; Perfections of God; Praise General Scripture: Psalm 145:7-10

Self-righteous souls on works rely

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 37 hymnals Lyrics: ... lisp a song of praise, Grace is the note my soul shall raise. ... In Jesus' grace my soul is strong-- Grace is my hope and Christ ... persevere; 'Tis grace constrains my soul to love-- Free grace is ... of grace I'll sing, Adore and bless my heavenly King; I'll cast my ... Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Walk of Godliness Christian Resolve and Holiness

O Would, My God, That I Could Praise Thee

Author: Johann Mentzer; Miss Catherine Winkworth Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O would, my God, that I could praise Thee With thousand tongues by day and night! How many a song my lips should raise Thee, Who order'st all things here aright! My thankful heart would ever be Telling what God hath done for me. 2 O all ye powers that He ... Topics: Church Year Trinity Season; Trinity, Twelfth Sunday; Spiritual Dumbness; Praise Used With Tune: WER WEISS, WIE NAHE MIR MEIN ENDE

Deck Yourself, My Soul, with Gladness

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann Franck; John Caspar Mattes Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 120 hymnals Lyrics: ... splendor, There with joy your praises render Unto him whose grace ... founded; Come, for now the King most holy Stoops to you ... does brighten; Light, who does my soul enlighten; Joy, your wondrous gift ... a fit partaker Of this blessed food from heaven, For our good ... Topics: Sacraments Lord's Supper; Other Observances World Communion Used With Tune: SCHMÜCKE DICH

As pants the wearied hart for cooling springs

Author: Robert Lowth; George Gregory Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 68 hymnals Lyrics: ... 's chase, So pants my soul for thee, great King of kings, So thirsts to ... sure mercies, ever in my sight, My heart shall gladden through the ... , my soul? why doubt Jehovah's aid? Thy God, the God of mercy ... One, Be praise from all on earth and all in heaven, As ... Scripture: Psalm 42 Used With Tune: PAX DEI Text Sources: Latin

Fairest Lord Jesus

Author: Joseph A. Seiss Appears in 582 hymnals First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Lyrics: ... . 4. All fairest beauty, heavenly and earthly, Wondrously, Jesus, ... Beautiful Savior, king of creation Son of God and Son of Man! Truly ... d serve Thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown. 2. Fair ... of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise ... Used With Tune: CRUSADER'S HYMN Text Sources: Written by German Jesuits in the 17th Century; Published in the Münster Gesangbuch , 1677

How brightly shines the Morning Star

Author: John M. Sloan; Philipp Nicolai; J. A. Schlegel Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: ... beam of God, which scatters night, And guides the wandering soul aright ... Enthroned in highest heaven, With my whole heart Thy praise I sing; To ... Thee, our Prophet, Priest, and King, ... true is He, Why still my soul be fearing? Choose Him, ... Used With Tune: NICOLAI

The Pleasure of public Worship

Appears in 352 hymnals First Line: How pleasant, how divinely fair Lyrics: ... how divinely fair, O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are! ... th' assemblies of thy saints. 2 My flesh would rest ... cries out for God; My God! my King! why should I be ... is praise and love. 5 Blest are the souls who ... Till all shall meet in heaven at length, Till all ... Topics: Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public; Church God's presence there; Delight and safety in the church; Delight in God; Glory and grace promised; God present in his churches; Grace and glory; Prayer and Praise; Worship Delight in it; Worship public Scripture: Psalm 84

Built on the Rock

Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig; Carl Døving; Fred C. M. Hansen Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 74 hymnals First Line: Built on the rock the church doth stand Lyrics: ... But above all the soul distressed, Longing for rest ... excelling; Yet He whom heavens cannot contain Chose to ... grace us owns, Heirs of His wondrous salvation; ... our King; Even in the lowliest dwelling: Praises to ... the world, My face shall see. My peace I leave ... Used With Tune: KIRKEN DEN ER ET Text Sources: Sang-Vaerk til den Danske Kirk , 1837

Good is the Lord, and Full of Kind Compassion

Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Good is the Lord and full of kind compassion Lyrics: 1 Good is the Lord and full of kind compassion, Most slow to anger, plenteous in love; Rich is His grace to all that humbly seek Him, Boundless and endless as the heavens above. His love is like a father's to his children, Tender and kind to all who fear ... Topics: Brevity And Frailty Of Life; Children; Communion with God; Compassion of God; Death; Funerals; Grace of God; God as King; Kingdom of God; Love Of God; Mercy of God; Post-Communion; Praise for God's Perfections Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: LONDONDERRY

Strength of the still secluded thought

Author: A. L. Waring Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: ... in their daily deepening need Of heavenly love, for strength or rest ... safety of my soul could see — And there I heard the song of praise, That ... both, O King of Saints, are thine. Now that my sense of rest in ... Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12

Awake, our lute, the child to sing

Author: Allen W. Chatfield; Synesius Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: ... maid; True Son of the Eternal King, Ere earth's foundations ... nor Cyrene shame! But may my soul, unbowed by grief, Draw ... the soul's own fount! Life such of pure content and praise, ... The travail of my soul shall cease, Still singing hymns of heavenly love In ...

The Mystery Hidden from the Eyes

Author: P. Gerhardt, 1607-76 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: The myst'ry hidden from the eyes Lyrics: ... named, so praised, He is the boast Of all who bow ... -eternal. 4 Be glad, my heart, thy Portion see, Thy ... thy soul burn brightly With the pure flame of holy ... show, Thou God of earth and heaven; To ev'ry ... Thou, O Lord, art King alone, Above all gods whatever ... Topics: Triune God Used With Tune: EIN NEUES LIED Text Sources: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnbook, 1913 (tr.)

The Rose of Sharon

Author: Anonymous; Barney Elliott Warren Meter: 9.8.9.8 D 5.6.5.6 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Lord Jesus, my sweet Rose of Sharon Refrain First Line: Sweet Rose of Sharon Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, my sweet Rose of Sharon, My Prophet, my Priest, and my King— To Thee ... I will sing all my praises ... Rose of Sharon doth bloom; Oh, glory! its heavenly odor With fragrance my soul ... Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus, my sweet Rose of Sharon]

No Change of Times shall ever shock

Appears in 148 hymnals Lyrics: ... Fetters bound. 6 To Heaven I made my mournful Pray'r, To ... . 10 The Chariot of the King of Kings, Which active Troops of Angels drew, On ... , 28 That He the humble Soul will save, And crush the ... to sing his Praise: 50 "God to his King Deliv'rance sends ... Scripture: Psalm 18

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