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Lord Jesus, Think on Me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene, c. 375-c. 414; A. W. Chatfield, 1808-96 Hymnal: ELH1996 #496 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: ABER Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me
And purge away my sin;
From earth-born passions set me free
And make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me,
With many a care oppressed;
Let me Thy loving servant be
And taste Thy promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me
Amid the battle's strife;
In all my pain and misery
Be Thou my Health and Life.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me
Nor let me go astray;
Through darkness and perplexity
Point Thou the heav'nly way.
5 Lord Jesus, think on me
When floods the tempest high;
When on doth rush the enemy,
O Savior, be Thou nigh!
6 Lord Jesus, think on me
That when the flood is past,
I may th'eternal brightness see
And share Thy joy at last.
7 Lord Jesus, think on me
That I may sing above
To Father, Spirit, and to Thee
The strains of praise and love.
Topics: Confession and Absolution; Trinity 19 Languages: English
Lord Jesus, Think on Me
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: ELH1996 #209 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Tune Title: ABERYSTWYTH 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 Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide.
Oh, 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.
Topics: Epiphany 4 Languages: English
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Savior, When in Dust to Thee
Author: R. Grant, 1779-1838 Hymnal: ELH1996 #296 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Tune Title: ABERYSTWYTH Lyrics: 1 Savior, when in dust to Thee
Low we bow th'adoring knee;
When, repentant, to the skies
Scarce we lift our weeping eyes;
O by all thy pains and woe
Suffered once for man below,
Bending from Thy throne on high,
Hear our solemn litany!
2 By thy helpless infant years,
By thy life of want and tears,
By thy days of sore distress
In the savage wilderness,
By the dread, mysterious hour
Of th'insulting tempter's pow'r,
Turn, O turn, a fav'ring eye;
Hear our solemn litany!
3 By thine hour of dire despair,
By thine agony of prayer,
By the cross, the nail, the thorn,
Piercing spear, and torturing scorn,
By the gloom that veiled the skies
O'er the dreadful sacrifice,
Listen to our humble cry;
Hear our solemn litany!
4 By Thy deep expiring groan,
By the sad sepulchral stone,
By the vault whose dark abode
Held in vain the rising God,
O from earth to heav'n restored,
Mighty, reascended Lord,
Listen, listen to the cry;
Hear our solemn litany!
Topics: Passion of Christ Languages: English
Savior, When in Dust to Thee
Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide
Author: N. Selnecker, 1532-92 Hymnal: ELH1996 #511 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ACH BLEIB BEI UNS Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide,
For round us falls the eventide;
Nor let Thy Word, that heav'nly light,
For us be ever veiled in night.
2 In these last days of sore distress
Grant us, dear Lord, true steadfastness
That pure we keep, till life is spent,
Thy holy Word and Sacrament.
3 Lord Jesus, help, Thy Church uphold,
For we are sluggish, thoughtless, cold.
O prosper well Thy Word of grace
And spread its truth in ev'ry place!
4 O keep us in Thy Word, we pray;
The guile and rage of Satan stay!
O may Thy mercy never cease!
Give concord, patience, courage, peace.
5 O God, how sin's dread works abound!
Throughout the earth no rest is found,
And falsehood's spirit wide has spread,
And error boldly rears its head.
6 And ever is there something new
Devised to change Thy doctrine true;
Lord Jesus! as Thou still dost reign,
Those vain presumptuous minds restrain;
7 And as the cause and glory, Lord,
Are Thine, not ours, to us afford
Thy help and strength and constancy.
And keep us ever true to Thee.
8 Thy Word shall fortify us hence,
It is Thy Church's sure defense;
O let in its pow'r confide,
That we may seek no other guide.
9 O grant that in Thy holy Word
We here may live and die, dear Lord;
And when our journey endeth here,
Receive us into glory there.
Topics: Confirmation: Perseverance; Trinity 20 Languages: English
Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide
Where Wilt Thou Go
Author: Unknown; A. Crull, 1845-1923 Hymnal: ELH1996 #578 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ACH BLEIB BEI UNS First Line: Where wilt Thou go since night draws near Lyrics: 1 Where wilt Thou go since night draws near,
O Jesus Christ, Thou Pilgrim dear?
Lord, make me happy, be my Guest,
And in my heart, O deign to rest.
2 Grant my request, O dearest Friend,
For truly I the best intend;
Thou knowest that Thou ever art
A welcome Guest unto my heart.
3 The day is now far spent and gone,
The shades of night come quickly on;
Abide with me, Thou heav'nly Light,
And do not leave me in this night.
4 Enlighten me that from the way
That leads to heav'n I may not stray,
That I may never be misled,
Though night of sin is round me spread.
5 And when I on my death-bed lie,
Help me that I in peace may die.
Abide! I will not let Thee go.
Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know.
Languages: English
Where Wilt Thou Go
Draw Us to Thee
Author: F. Funcke, 1642-99; A. T. Russell, 1806-74 Hymnal: ELH1996 #581 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Tune Title: ACH GOTT UND HERR First Line: Draw us to Thee, in mind and heart Lyrics: 1 Draw us to Thee in mind and heart,
On heav'nly things attending;
In spirit hence let us depart,
To Thee, O Lord, ascending.
2 Draw us to Thee, O Christ, and guide
Our erring feet to heaven;
If Thou, O Lord, with us abide,
Light to our path is given.
3 Draw us to Thee, O Thou whose love
The angels praise adoring;
Receive our souls in Thee above,
Thy name in death imploring.
4 Draw us to Thee, grant us to rise
To yon bodes of glory;
On Thee to rest our joyful eyes,
And fall in praise before Thee. Topics: Benediction Languages: English
Draw Us to Thee
O Lord, Look Down from Heaven, Behold
Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: ELH1996 #440 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ACH GOTT VOM HIMMEL Topics: Beware False Prophets; Trinity 8 Scripture: Psalm 12 Languages: English
O Lord, Look Down from Heaven, Behold
The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
Author: J. Walther, 1496-1570; M. Loy, 1828-1915 Hymnal: ELH1996 #100 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: ACH GOTT VON HIMMELREICHE Lyrics: 1 The Bridegroom soon will call us:
Come, all ye wedding-guests!
May not His voice appal us
While slumber binds our breasts!
May all our lamps be burning
And oil be found in store
That we, with Him returning,
May open find the door!
2 There shall we see delighted
Our dear Redeemer's face,
Who leads our souls benighted
To glory by His grace.
The patriarchs shall meet us,
The prophets' holy band,
Apostles, martyrs, greet us
In that celestial land.
3 They will not blush to own us
As brothers, sisters dear;
Love ever will be shown us
When we with them appear.
We all shall come before Him
Who for us man became,
As Lord and God adore Him,
And ever bless His name.
4 Our Father, rich in blessing,
Will give us crowns of gold
And, to His bosom pressing,
Impart a bliss untold,
Will welcome with embraces
Of never-ending love,
And deck us with His graces
In blissful realms above.
5 In yonder home shall never
Be silent music's voice;
With hearts and lips forever
We shall in God rejoice.
The angels shall adore Him,
All saints shall sing His praise
And bring with joy before Him
Their sweetest heav'nly lays.
6 In mansions fair and spacious
Will God the feast prepare
And, ever kind and gracious,
Bid us its riches share.
There bliss that knows no measure
From springs of love shall flow,
And never-changing pleasure
His bounty will bestow.
7 Thus God shall from all evil
Forever make us free,
From sin and from the devil,
From all adversity,
From sickness, pain, and sadness,
From troubles, cares, and fears,
And grant us heav'nly gladness
And wipe away our tears.
Topics: Watchfulness; Advent 2 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Languages: English
The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us
O How Great Is Thy Compassion
Author: J. Olearius, 1611-84; A. Crull, 1845-1923 Hymnal: ELH1996 #460 (1996) Meter: 8.7.7.8.7.7 Tune Title: ACH, WAS SOLL ICH SÜNDER MACHEN Lyrics: 1 O how great is Thy compassion,
Faithful Father, God of grace,
That with all our fallen race
And in our deep degradation
Thou wast merciful that we
Might be saved eternally!
2 Thy great love for this hath striven
That we may from sin be free
And forever live with Thee;
Yea, Thy Son Himself hath given
In His grace an earnest call
To His Supper unto all.
3 And for this our souls' salvation
Voucheth Thy good Spirit, Lord,
In Thy Sacraments and Word.
He imparteth consolation,
Granteth us the gift of faith
That we fear nor hell nor death.
4 Lord, Thy mercy will not leave me;
Truth doth evermore abide.
Then in Thee I will confide.
Since Thy Word cannot deceive me,
My salvation is to me
Well assured eternally.
5 I will praise Thy great compassion,
Faithful Father, God of grace,
That with all our fallen race
And in our deep degradation
Thou wast merciful that we
Might bring endless praise to Thee. Topics: Charity: Good Samaritan; Trinity 13 Languages: English
O How Great Is Thy Compassion
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Author: J. F. Wade, c. 1711-1786; F. Oakeley,1802-80 Hymnal: ELH1996 #133 (1996) Meter: Irregular Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore Him Lyrics: 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;
Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
2 God of God, Light of Light,
Lo! He comes forth from the Virgin's womb:
Our very God, begotten, not created, [Refrain]
3 Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above;
Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [Refrain]
4 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory giv'n;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain]
Topics: Nativity of our Lord Languages: English
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Father, May Thy Word Prevail
Author: H. A. Brorson, 1694-1764; G. A. T. Rygh, 1860-1942 Hymnal: ELH1996 #215 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Tune Title: AK, FADER, LAD DIT ORD Lyrics: 1 O Father, may Thy Word prevail
Against the gates of hell!
Behold the vineyard Thou hast tilled
With thorns and thistles filled.
'Tis true, Thy plants are there;
But, ah, how weak and rare!
How slight the pow'r in evidence
Of Word and Sacraments!
2 Come, Jesus, come and contemplate
Thy vineyard's sad estate;
Baptized are millions in Thy name,
But where is faith's pure flame?
Of what avail that we
Know of Thine agony
So long as we do not o'erthrow
In faith the wicked foe?
3 O Holy Ghost, to Thee, our light,
We cry by day, by night:
Come, grant us of the light and pow'r
Our fathers had of yore;
When Thy dear Church did stand
A tree, deep-rooted, grand;
Full-crowned with blossoms white as snow,
With purple fruits aglow! Topics: Church Militant; Epiphany 5 Languages: English
O Father, May Thy Word Prevail
Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand
Author: H. Alford, 1810-71 Hymnal: ELH1996 #557 (1996) Meter: 7.6.8.6 D Tune Title: ALFORD Lyrics: 1 Ten thousand times ten thousand,
In sparkling raiment bright,
The armies of the ransomed saints
Throng up the steeps of light.
'Tis finished, all is finished,
Their fight with death and sin;
Fling open wide the golden gates
And let the victors in.
2 What rush of alleluias
Fills all the earth and sky!
What ringing of a thousand harps
Proclaims the triumph nigh!
O day, for which creation
And all its tribes were made;
O joy, for all its former woes
A thousandfold repaid!
3 O then what raptured greetings
On Canaan's happy shore;
What knitting severed friendships up
Where partings are no more!
Then eyes with joy shall sparkle
That brimmed with tears of late;
Orphans no longer fatherless
Nor widows desolate.
4 Bring near Thy great salvation,
Thou Lamb for sinners slain;
Fill up the roll of Thine elect,
Then take Thy pow'r and reign.
Appear, Desire of Nations;
Thine exiles long for home.
Show in the heav'ns Thy promised sign;
Thou Prince and Savior, come!
Topics: Saints and Martyrs Languages: English
Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand
All Glory Be to God Alone
Author: W. G. Polack, 1890-1950 Hymnal: ELH1996 #36 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ALL EHR UND LOB Topics: Gloria in Excelsis Languages: English
All Glory Be to God Alone
The Son of God Goes Forth to War
Author: R. Heber, 1783-1826 Hymnal: ELH1996 #559 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Tune Title: ALL SAINTS NEW Lyrics: 1 The Son of God goes forth to war
A kingly crown to gain.
His blood-red banner streams afar;
Who follows in His train?
Who best can drink His cup of woe,
Triumphant over pain,
Who patient bears his cross below,
He follows in His train.
2 The martyr first whose eagle eye
Could pierce beyond the grave,
Who saw his Master in the sky
And called on Him to save.
Like Him, with pardon on His tongue,
In midst of mortal pain,
He prayed for them that did the wrong,
Who follows in his train?
3 A glorious band, the chosen few,
On whom the Spirit came,
Twelve valiant saints; their hope they knew
And mocked the cross and flame.
They met the tyrant's brandished steel,
The lion's gory mane;
They bowed their necks the death to feel,
Who follows in their train?
4 A noble army, men and boys,
The matron and the maid,
Around the Savior's throne rejoice,
In robes of light arrayed.
They climbed the steep ascent of heav'n
Through peril, toil, and pain.
O God, to us may grace be giv'n
To follow in their train!
Topics: Saints and Martyrs Languages: English
The Son of God Goes Forth to War
All Men Living Are But Mortal
Author: J. G. Albinus, 1625-79; C. Winkworth, 1827-78; Unknown Hymnal: ELH1996 #472 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7 Tune Title: ALLE MENSCHEN MÜSSEN STERBEN Lyrics: 1 All men living are but mortal,
Yea, all flesh must fade as grass;
Only through death's gloomy portal
To eternal life we pass.
This frail body here must perish
Ere the heav'nly joys it cherish,
Ere it gain the free reward
For the ransomed of the Lord.
2 Therefore, when my God doth choose it,
Willingly I'll yield my life
Nor will grieve that I should lose it,
For with sorrows it was rife.
In my dear Redeemer's merit
Peace hath found my troubled spirit,
And in death my comfort this:
Jesus' death my source of bliss.
3 Jesus for my sake descended
My salvation to obtain:
Death and hell for me are ended,
Peace and hope are now my gain;
Yea, with joy I leave earth's sadness
For the home of heav'nly gladness
Where I shall forever see
God, the Holy Trinity.
4 There is joy beyond our telling,
Where so many saints have gone;
Thousands, thousands, there are dwelling,
Worshiping before the throne,
There the seraphim are shining,
Evermore in chorus joining:
"Holy, holy, holy, Lord!
Triune God, for aye adored!"
5 Patriarchs of sacred story
And the prophets there are found;
The apostles, too, in glory
On twelve seats are there enthroned
All the saints that have ascended
Age on age, through time extended,
There in blissful concert sing
Hallelujahs to their King.
6 O Jerusalem, how glorious
Dost thou shine, thou city fair!
Lo, I hear the tones victorious
Ever sweetly sounding there.
O the bliss that there surprises!
Lo, the sun of morn now rises,
And the breaking day I see
That shall never end for me.
7 Yea, I see what here was told me,
See that wondrous glory shine
Feel the spotless robes enfold me,
Know a golden crown is mine.
Thus before the throne so glorious
Now I stand a soul victorious,
Gazing on that joy for aye
That shall never pass away.
Topics: Death and Burial; Trinity 16 Languages: English
All Men Living Are But Mortal
All Glory Be to God on High
Author: N. Decius, c. 1485-c. 1546; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #35 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on high,
Who hath our race befriended!
To us no harm shall now come nigh,
The strife at last is ended.
God showeth His good will to men,
And peace shall reign on earth again;
O thank Him for His goodness!
2 We praise, we worship Thee, we trust,
And give Thee thanks forever,
O Father, that Thy rule is just
And wise, and changes never.
Thy boundless pow'r o'er all things reigns,
Done is whate'er Thy will ordains:
Well for us that Thou rulest.
3 O Jesus Christ, Thou only Son
Of God, Thy heav'nly Father,
Who didst for all our sins atone
And Thy lost sheep dost gather.
Thou Lamb of God, to Thee on high
From out our depths we sinners cry,
Have mercy on us, Jesus!
4 O Holy Ghost, Thou precious Gift,
Thou Comforter unfailing,
O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift
And let thy pow'r availing
Avert our woes and calm our dread.
For us the Saviour's blood was shed;
We trust in Thee to save us.
Topics: Gloria in Excelsis Languages: English
All Glory Be to God on High
The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto
Author: A. Juliane, 1637-1706; A. Crull, 1846-1923 Hymnal: ELH1996 #71 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HÖH Lyrics: 1 The Lord hath helped me hitherto
By His surpassing favor;
His mercies ev'ry morn were new,
His kindness did not waver.
God hitherto hath been my Guide,
Hath pleasures hitherto supplied,
And hitherto hath helped me.
2 I praise and thank Thee, Lord, my God,
For Thine abundant blessing
Which heretofore Thou hast bestowed
And I am still possessing.
Inscribe this on my memory:
The Lord hath done great things for me
And graciously hath helped me.
3 Help me henceforth, O God of grace,
Help me on each occasion,
Help me in each and ev'ry place,
Help me through Jesus' Passion;
Help me in life and death, O God,
Help me through Jesus' dying blood;
Help me as Thou hast helped me.
Languages: English
The Lord Hath Helped Me Hitherto
I Trust, O Christ, in You Alone
Author: K. Hubert, 1507-77; G. E. Doan, b. 1930 Hymnal: ELH1996 #415 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.8.4.8 Tune Title: ALLEIN ZU DIR Topics: Evangelism: Lost Sheep; Trinity 3 Languages: English
I Trust, O Christ, in You Alone
Christians, Come, in Sweetest Measures
Author: Adam of St. Victor, d. 1172; R. Campbell, 1814-68 Hymnal: ELH1996 #411 (1996) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN Lyrics: 1 Christians, come, in sweetest measures
Sing of those who spread the treasures
In the holy Gospels shrined;
Blessèd tidings of salvation,
Peace on earth their proclamation,
Love from God to lost mankind.
2 See the rivers four that gladden
With their streams the better Eden,
Planted by our Savior dear.
Christ the Fountain, these the waters,
Drink, O Zion’s sons and daughters;
Drink and find salvation here.
3 Here our souls, by Jesus sated,
More and more shall be translated
Earth’s temptations far above;
Freed from sin’s abhorred dominion,
Soaring on angelic pinion,
They shall reach the Source of love.
4 Then shall thanks and praise ascending
For Thy mercies without ending
Rise to Thee, O Savior blest.
With Thy gracious aid defend us,
Let Thy guiding light attend us,
Bring us to Thy place of rest.
Topics: Heavenly Riches; Trinity 1 Languages: English
Christians, Come, in Sweetest Measures
All Depends on Our Possessing
Author: C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #468 (1996) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: ALLES IST AN GOTTES SEGEN Lyrics: 1 All depends on our possessing
God's abundant grace and blessing,
Though all earthly wealth depart.
He who trusts with faith unshaken
In his God is not forsaken
And e'er keeps a dauntless heart.
2 He who hitherto hath fed me
And to many joys hath led me,
Is and ever shall be mine.
He who did so gently school me,
He who still doth guide and rule me,
Will remain my Help divine.
3 Many spend their lives in fretting
Over trifles and in getting
Things that have no solid ground.
I shall strive to win a treasure
That will bring me lasting pleasure
And that now is seldom found.
4 When with sorrow I am stricken,
Hope my heart anew will quicken,
All my longing shall be stilled.
To His loving-kindness tender
Soul and body I surrender;
For in Him alone I build.
5 Well He knows what best to grant me;
All the longing hopes that haunt me,
Joy and sorrow, have their day.
I shall doubt His wisdom never;
As God wills, so be it ever;
I to Him commit my way.
6 If on earth my days He lengthen,
He my weary soul will stengthen;
All my trust in Him I place.
Earthly wealth is not abiding,
Like a stream away is gliding;
Safe I anchor in His grace.
Topics: Contentment: Lilies of the Field; Trinity 15 Languages: English
All Depends on Our Possessing
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
Author: B. Schmolck, 1672-1737; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #30 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Tune Title: AMEN, JESUS HAN SKAL RAADE Lyrics: 1 Open now Thy gates of beauty;
Zion, let me enter there,
Where my soul in joyful duty
Waits for Him who answers prayer.
Oh, how blessed is this place,
Filled with solace, light, and grace!
2 Lord, my God, I come before Thee;
Do not hide Thy face from me.
Where we find Thee and adore Thee
There a heav'n on earth must be.
To my heart, O enter Thou;
Let it be Thy temple now.
3 Here Thy praise is gladly chanted;
Here Thy seed is duly sown.
Let my soul, where it is planted,
Bring forth precious sheaves alone,
So that all I hear may be
Fruitful unto life in me.
4 Thou my faith increase and quicken,
Let me keep Thy gift divine;
Howsoe'er temptations thicken,
May Thy word forever shine
As my guiding star through life,
As my comfort in the strife.
5 Speak, O God, and I will hear Thee,
Let Thy will be done indeed;
May I undisturbed draw near Thee
While Thou dost Thy people feed;
Here of living waters flow,
Here is balm for all our woe.
Topics: Invocation Languages: English
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
God Bless Our Native Land
Author: C. T. Brooks, 1812-83; J. S. Dwight, 1813-93 Hymnal: ELH1996 #602 (1996) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Tune Title: AMERICA Lyrics: 1 God bless our native land!
Firm may she ever stand
Through storm and night!
When the wild tempests rave,
Ruler of wind and wave,
Do Thou our country save
By Thy great might.
2 For her our prayer shall rise
To God above the skies;
On Him we wait.
Thou who art ever nigh,
Guarding with watchful eye,
To Thee aloud we cry,
God save the State!
Languages: English
God Bless Our Native Land
A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth
Author: P. Gerhardt, 1607-76; H. Bartels, b. 1929 Hymnal: ELH1996 #331 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: AN WASSERFLÜSSEN BABYLON Topics: Jesus, Our Redeemer Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-9 Languages: English
A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth
O Blessed Day When First Was Poured
Author: S. Besnault, c. 1724; J. Chandler, 1806-76 Hymnal: ELH1996 #157 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: ANGELUS Lyrics: 1 O blessed day when first was poured
The blood of our redeeming Lord!
O blessed day when Christ began
His saving work for sinful man!
2 While from His mother's bosom fed,
His precious blood He wills to shed;
A foretaste of His death He feels,
An earnest of His love reveals.
3 Scarce come to earth, His Father's will
With prompt obedience to fulfil,
A victim even now He lies
Before the day of sacrifice.
4 In love our guilt He undertakes;
Sinless, for sin atonement makes.
The great Lawgiver for our aid
Obedient to the Law is made.
5 Lord, circumcise our heart, we pray,
And take what is not Thine away.
Write Thine own name upon our hearts,
Thy Law within our inward parts.
6 O Lord, the Virgin-born, to Thee
Eternal praise and glory be,
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Ghost forevermore.
Topics: Circumcision and Name of Jesus Languages: English
O Blessed Day When First Was Poured
Come unto Me, Ye Weary
Author: W. C. Dix, 1837-98 Hymnal: ELH1996 #413 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: ANTHES First Line: "Come unto Me, ye weary Lyrics: 1 "Come unto Me, ye weary,
And I will give you rest."
O blessed voice of Jesus,
Which comes to hearts oppressed!
It tells of benediction,
Of pardon, grace, and peace,
Of joy that hath no ending,
Of love which cannot cease.
2 "Come unto Me, ye wand'rers,
And I will give you light."
0 loving voice of Jesus,
Which comes to cheer the night!
Our hearts were filled with sadness,
And we had lost our way;
But Thou hast brought us gladness
And songs at break of day.
3 "Come unto Me, ye fainting,
And I will give you life."
0 cheering voice of Jesus,
Which comes to aid our strife!
The Foe is stern and eager,
The fight is fierce and long;
But Thou hast made us mighty
And stronger than the strong.
4 "And whosoever cometh,
I will not cast him out."
O patient love of Jesus,
Which drives away our doubt,
Which, though we be unworthy
Of love so great and free,
Invites us very sinners
To come, dear Lord, to Thee!
Topics: Invitation; Trinity 2 Languages: English
Come unto Me, Ye Weary
Joy to the World
Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: ELH1996 #138 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Tune Title: ANTIOCH First Line: Joy to the world, the Lord is come Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room,
And heav'n and nature sing,
And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.
2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ,
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
3 No more let sins and sorrows grow
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as the curse is found.
4 He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love. Topics: Nativity of our Lord; Jesus, Savior of Gentiles Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English
Joy to the World
Awake, My Heart, with Gladness
Author: P. Gerhardt, 1607-76; J. Kelly, 1833-90 Hymnal: ELH1996 #341 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.6.6.6 Tune Title: AUF, AUF, MEIN HERZ Lyrics: 1 Awake, my heart, with gladness,
See what today is done;
Now, after gloom and sadness,
Comes forth the glorious Sun.
My Savior there was laid
Where our bed must be made
When to the realms of light
Our spirit wings its flight.
2 The foe in triumph shouted
When Christ lay in the tomb,
But, lo, he now is routed,
His boast is turned to gloom.
For Christ again is free;
In glorious victory
He who is strong to save
Has triumphed o'er the grave.
3 This is a sight that gladdens--
What peace it doth impart!
Now nothing ever saddens
The joy within my heart.
No gloom shall ever shake,
No foe shall ever take
The hope which God's own Son
In love for me hath won.
4 Now hell, its prince, the devil,
Of all their pow'r are shorn;
Now I am safe from evil,
And sin I laugh to scorn.
Grim death with all his might
Cannot my soul affright;
He is a pow'rless form,
Howe'er he rave and storm.
5 The world against me rageth,
Its fury I disdain;
Though bitter war it wageth,
Its work is all in vain.
My heart from care is free,
No trouble troubles me.
Misfortune now is play,
And night is bright as day.
6 Now I will cling forever
To Christ, my Savior true;
My Lord will leave me never,
Whate'er He passeth through.
He rends death's iron chain;
He breaks through sin and pain;
He shatters hell's dark thrall;
I follow Him through all.
7 To halls of heav'nly splendor
With Him I penetrate;
And trouble ne'er may hinder
Nor make me hesitate.
Let tempests rage at will,
My Savior shields me still;
He grants abiding peace
And bids all tumult cease.
8 He brings me to the portal
That leads to bliss untold
Whereon this rime immortal
Is found in script of gold:
"Who there My cross hath shared
Finds here a crown prepared;
Who there with Me has died
Shall here be glorified."
Topics: Resurrection Languages: English
Awake, My Heart, with Gladness
In God, My Faithful God
Author: S Weingärtner, 17th century; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #467 (1996) Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.7 Tune Title: AUF MEINEN LIEBEN GOTT Lyrics: 1 In God, my faithful God,
I trust when dark my road;
Though many woes o'ertake me;
Yet He will not forsake me.
His love it is doth send them
And, when 'tis best, will end them.
2 My sins assail me sore,
But I despair no more.
I build on Christ who loves me;
From this Rock nothing moves me.
To Him I all surrender,
To Him, my soul's Defender.
3 If death my portion be,
Then death is gain to me
And Christ my Life forever,
From whom death cannot sever.
Come when it may, He'll shield me,
To Him I wholly yield me.
4 O Jesus Christ, my Lord,
So meek in deed and word,
Thou once didst die to save us
Because Thou fain wouldst have us
Be heirs of heav'nly gladness
When ends this life of sadness.
5 "So be it," then I say
With all my heart each day.
We, too, dear Lord, adore Thee;
We sing for joy before Thee.
Guide us while here we wander
Until we praise Thee yonder.
Topics: Contentment: Lilies of the Field; Trinity 15 Languages: English
In God, My Faithful God
The Church's One Foundation
Author: S. J. Stone, 1839-1900 Hymnal: ELH1996 #486 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: AURELIA Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
Is Jesus Christ, her Lord;
She is His new creation
By water and the Word.
From heav'n He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her,
And for her life He died.
2 Elect from ev'ry nation,
Yet one o'er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation
One Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses,
With ev'ry grace endued.
3 The Church shall never perish!
Her dear Lord, to defend,
To guide, sustain, and cherish,
Is with her to the end.
Though there be those that hate her,
False sons within her pale,
Against both foe and traitor
She ever shall prevail.
4 Though with a scornful wonder
Men see her sore oppressed,
By schisms rent asunder,
By heresies distressed,
Yet saints their watch are keeping;
Their cry goes up, "How long?"
And soon the night of weeping
Shall be the morn of song.
5 Mid toil and tribulation
And tumult of her war
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore,
Till with the vision glorious
Her longing eyes are blest
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
Topics: Christian Freedom; Trinity 17 Languages: English
The Church's One Foundation
My Inmost Heart Now Raises
Author: G. Nigidius, 1525-1588; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #79 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6 Tune Title: AUS MEINES HERZENS GRUNDE Lyrics: 1 My inmost heart now raises
In this fair morning hour
A song of thankful praises
To Thine almighty pow'r,
O God, upon Thy throne.
To honor and adore Thee,
I bring my praise before Thee
Through Christ, Thine only Son.
2 For Thou from me hast warded
All perils of the night;
From ev'ry harm hast guarded
My soul till morning light.
To Thee I humbly cry,
O Savior, have compassion
And pardon my transgression;
Have mercy, Lord most high!
3 And shield me from all evil,
O gracious God, this day,
From sin, and from the devil,
From shame and from dismay,
From fire's consuming breath,
From water's devastation,
From need and consternation,
From evil sudden death.
4 Let not Thine angel leave me
While here on earth I stay
Lest Satan's arts deceive me
And lead my soul astray.
Then keep Thine angel near
At night and each new morrow
Lest soul and body sorrow
And falt'ring cost me dear.
Languages: English
My Inmost Heart Now Raises
Rise, Children of the Kingdom
Author: J. Rist, 1607-67 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #105 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6 Tune Title: AUS MEINES HERZENS GRUNDE Lyrics: 1 Rise, children of the kingdom!
The King is drawing nigh.
Arise, and hail with gladness
The Ruler from on high.
Ye Christians, hasten forth!
Your praise and homage bring Him
and glad Hosannas sing Him;
Naught else your love is worth.
2 Arise, ye drooping mourners!
The King is very near.
Away with grief and sorrow,
For lo! your help is here.
Behold, in many a place--
O blessed consolation--
We find Him, our salvation,
In His pure means of grace.
3 Arise, ye much afflicted!
The King is not afar.
Rejoice, ye long dejected!
Behold the Morning Star.
The Lord will give you joy,
Though troubles now distress you,
With comfort He will bless you,
E'en death He will destroy.
4 Arise, ye poor and needy!
The King provides for you.
He comes with succor speedy,
With mercy ever new.
Receive your gracious King,
The giver of all blessing.
Hail Him, His name confessing,
And glad Hosannas sing.
5 O rich the gifts Thou bring'st us,
Thyself made poor and weak;
O love beyond expression,
That thus can sinners seek!
For this, O Lord, will we
Our joyous tribute bring Thee,
And glad Hosannas sing Thee,
And ever grateful be. Topics: Forerunners of Christ; Advent 3 Languages: English
Rise, Children of the Kingdom
The Kingdom Satan Founded
Author: T. H. Kingo, 1634-1703; C. Døving, 1807-1937 Hymnal: ELH1996 #259 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6 Tune Title: AUS MEINES HERZENS GRUNDE Lyrics: 1 The kingdom Satan founded
Shall now be overthrown,
For Christ its fall hath sounded,
And through His pow'r alone
Shall Satan meet his doom,
And be for aye confounded;
He from the souls he wounded
Shall flee in fear and gloom.
2 Though he would bind forever
Our lips with bands of hell,
Yet Christ, sent to deliver,
Can loose those bands full well,
That e'en the dumb may raise
His voice with joy and pleasure
And sing in sweetest measure
To God his thanks and praise.
3 O Jesus! my distresses
To Thee are known full well,
Thou seest how Satan presses
My soul's weak citadel;
His aim is to control
My members and my senses,
With sin and with offenses
He steals into my soul.
4 Anon my tongue he bindeth
That God it shall not praise;
Anon my eyes he blindeth
To hide the light of grace;
Now he my ears doth close
To hinder me from hearing
The Gospel's sound so cheering
And soothing in my woes.
5 To God I raise my crying
Before the mercy-seat,
And on His Word relying
I grace of Him entreat,
That He for Jesus' sake
Would cleanse my soul and spirit
Through Jesus' blood and merit,
And Satan's power break.
6 God, let not love of sinning
Thy fear drive from my breast,
Lest Satan, triumph winning,
Be of my heart possessed;
O let Thy chas'tning rod
Each day give me direction,
To seek Thy sure protection
And tell Thy grace abroad.
7 My heart must Thou have solely,
My Savior and my God!
Come, Jesus, take it wholly,
And make it Thine abode!
Mold it to Thy control,
That I, Thy Word receiving,
May find, in Thee believing,
Salvation for my soul. Topics: Triumph Over Satan; Lent 3 Languages: English
The Kingdom Satan Founded
Lo, God to Heaven Ascendeth
Author: G. Sacer, 1635-99; F. E. Cox, 1812-97 Hymnal: ELH1996 #391 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.7.6 Tune Title: AUS MEINES HERZENS GRUNDE First Line: Lo, God to heav'n ascendeth Lyrics: 1 Lo, God to heav'n ascendeth!
Great joy doth there abound;
With shouts triumphant blendeth
The trumpet's thrilling sound.
Sing praise to Christ the Lord;
Sing praise with exultation,
King of each heathen nation,
The God of hosts adored!
2 With joy is heav'n resounding
Christ's glad return to see;
Behold the saints surrounding
The Lord who set them free,
Bright myriads, thronging, come;
The cherub band rejoices,
And loud seraphic voices
All welcome Jesus home.
3 No more the way is hidden,
Since Christ, our Head, arose;
No more to man forbidden,
The road to heav'n that goes;
Our Lord is gone before,
Yet here He will not leave us,
But soon in heav'n receive us:
He opens wide the door.
4 Christ is our place preparing.
To heav'n we, too, shall rise,
And, joys angelic sharing,
Be where our Treasure lies:
There may each heart be found,
Where Jesus Christ has entered!
There let our hopes be centered,
Our course still heav'nward bound!
5 May we, His servants, thither
In heart and mind ascend;
And let us sing together.
We seek Thee, Christ, our Friend--
Thee, God's anointed Son--
Our life, and way to heaven,
To whom all pow'r is given,
Our joy and hope and crown.
Topics: Exaltation of Christ Languages: English
Lo, God to Heaven Ascendeth
Out of the Depths I Cry to Thee
Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 ; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #452 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Tune Title: AUS TIEFER NOT Lyrics: 1 Out of the depths I cry to Thee;
Lord, hear me I implore Thee!
Thy gracious ear incline to me;
My prayer let come before Thee.
On my misdeeds in mercy look
O deign to blot them from Thy book
Or who can stand before Thee?
2 Thy love and grace alone avail
To blot out my transgression;
The best and holiest deeds must fail
To break sin's dread oppression.
Before Thee none can boasting stand,
But all must fear Thy strict demand
And live alone by mercy.
3 Therefore my hope is in the Lord
And not in mine own merit;
It rests upon His faithful Word
to them of contrite spirit
That He is merciful and just--
This is my comfort and my trust.
His help I wait with patience.
4 And though it tarry till the night
And till the morning waken,
My heart shall never doubt His might
Nor count itself forsaken.
Do thus, O ye of Israel's seed,
Ye of the Spirit born indeed;
Wait for your God's appearing.
5 Where'er the greatest sins abound,
By grace they are exceeded;
Thy helping hand is always found
With aid where aid is needed.
Our Shepherd good and true is He
Who will at last His Israel free
From all their sin and sorrow.
Topics: Humility: Pharisee and Publican; Trinity 11 Scripture: Psalm 130 Languages: English
Out of the Depths I Cry to Thee
Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him
Hymnal: ELH1996 #64 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: AUSTRIA First Line: Praise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore Him Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore Him;
Praise Him, angels, in the height;
Sun and moon, rejoice before Him;
Praise Him, all ye stars of light.
Praise the Lord, for He hath spoken;
Worlds His mighty voice obeyed;
Laws which never shall be broken
For their guidance He hath made.
2 Praise the Lord, for He is glorious;
Never shall His promise fail;
God hath made His saints victorious;
Sin and death shall not prevail.
Praise the God of our salvation;
Hosts on high, His power proclaim;
Heav'n and earth, and all creation,
Laud and magnify His name.
Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English
Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him
How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts
Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: ELH1996 #176 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: AZMON Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts,
And guard their lives from sin?
Thy Word the choicest rules imparts
To keep the conscience clean.
2 'Tis like the sun, a heav'nly light
That guides us all the day,
And through the dangers of the night
A lamp to lead our way.
3 The starry heav'ns Thy rule obey;
The earth maintains her place;
And these Thy servants, night and day
Thy skill and pow'r express.
4 But still Thy Law and Gospel, Lord,
Have lessons more divine;
Not earth stands firmer than Thy Word,
Nor stars so nobly shine.
5 Thy Word is everlasting truth;
How pure is ev'ry page!
That holy Book shall guide our youth
And well support our age.
Topics: Youth and Education; Epiphany 1 Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English
How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts
Thy Way and All Thy Sorrows
Author: P. Gerhardt, 1607-76; A. T. Russell, 1806-74 Hymnal: ELH1996 #208 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Tune Title: BEFIEHL DU DEINE WEGE Lyrics: 1 Thy way and all thy sorrows,
Give thou into His hand,
His gracious care unfailing,
Who doth the heav’ns command;
Their course and path He giveth
To clouds and air and wind;
A way thy feet may follow,
He too for thee will find.
2 On Him be Thy reliance,
As thou would'st prosper well;
To make thy work enduring
Thy mind on His must dwell.
God yieldeth naught to sorrow
And self tormenting care;
Naught, naught with him availeth;
No power save that of pray'r.
3 Thy truth and grace, O Father,
Behold and surely know,
Both what is good and evil,
For mortal man below:
And whatso'e'er Thou choosest
Thou dost, great God, fulfill,
And into being bringest
Whate'er is in Thy will.
4 Thy way is ever open;
Thou dost on naught depend;
Thine act is only blessing,
Thy path light without end.
Thy work can no man hinder;
Thy purpose none can stay,
Since Thou to bless Thy children
Through all dost make a way.
5 In vain the pow'rs of darkness
Thy will, O God, oppose;
High over all undoubting,
Thy pleasure onward goes.
Whate'er Thy will resolveth,
Whate'er Thou dost intend,
Its destined work performeth
True to its aim and end.
6 Then hope, my feeble spirit,
And be thou undismayed;
God helps in ev'ry trial,
And makes thee unafraid.
Await God's time with pleasure,
Then shall thine eyes behold
The sun of joy and gladness
His brightest beams unfold.
7 Arise, arise! thy sadness,
Thy cares send far away;
Away each thought afflicting
That on the heart doth prey.
Not in thy hands the guidance
Of all events doth dwell;
God on His throne o'erruleth,
He guideth all things well.
8 Leave all to His direction;
In wisdom He doth reign;
Thy wonder far exceeding,
He will His course maintain;
So He as Him beseemeth,
With wonder-working skill,
Shall put away the sorrows
That now thy spirit fill.
9 Awhile His consolation
He will to thee deny,
And seem as though in spirit
He far from thee would fly;
Awhile distress and anguish
Shall compass thee around,
Nor to thy supplication
An answ'ring voice be found.
10 But if thou ne'er forsake Him,
Thou shalt deliv'rance find;
Behold all unexpected,
He will thy soul unbind.
He from thy heavy burden
Will soon thy heart set free;
Yea, from that weight no evil
Hath yet befallen thee.
11 Thou child of truth, how blessed!
A conqu'ror soon shalt be,
With songs of glad thanksgiving
A crown awaiteth thee.
To thee the palm triumphal
By god's own hand is giv'n,
Thine, to His name who saved thee,
To sing the songs of heav'n.
12 Give, Lord, this consummation
To all our hearts’ distress,
Our hands, our feet, O strengthen,
In death our spirits bless.
Thy truth and Thy protection
For evermore we pray;
With these in heav’nly glory
Shall end our certain way.
Topics: Epiphany 4 Scripture: Psalm 37 Languages: English
Thy Way and All Thy Sorrows
The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want
Hymnal: ELH1996 #371 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: BELMONT Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want;
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green; He leadeth me
The quiet waters by.
2 My soul He doth restore again
And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness,
E'en for His own name's sake.
3 Yea, tho' I walk in death's dark vale,
Yet will I fear no ill;
For Thou art with me, and Thy rod
And staff me comfort still.
4 My table Thou hast furnished
In presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint,
And my cup overflows.
5 Goodness and mercy, all my life,
Shall surely follow me,
And in God's house forevermore
My dwelling place shall be.
Topics: Jesus, Our Good Shepherd; Easter 3 Scripture: Psalm 23 Languages: English
The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want
The Lord into His Father's Hands
Author: H. Petursson, 1614-84 ; C. V. Pilcher, 1879-1960 Hymnal: ELH1996 #339 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Tune Title: BERGGREEN Topics: Jesus, Our Redeemer Languages: English
The Lord into His Father's Hands
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Author: J. M. Scriven, 1820-86 Hymnal: ELH1996 #385 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: BETHANY Lyrics: 1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Ev'rything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit;
O what needless pain we bear–
All because we do not carry
Ev'rything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged–
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness–
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
3 Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge–
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In His arms He'll take and shield thee;
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Topics: Easter 6 Languages: English
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Author: J. Fawcett, 1740-1817 Hymnal: ELH1996 #420 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: BOYLSTON Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
2 Before our Father's throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
Our comforts and our cares.
3 We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear,
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
4 When here our pathways part,
We suffer bitter pain;
Yet, one in Christ and one in heart,
We hope to meet again.
5 This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way,
While each in expectation lives
And longs to see the day.
6 From sorrow, toil, and pain,
And sin we shall be free
And perfect love and friendship reign
Through all eternity.
Topics: Christian Unity and Peace; Trinity 4 Languages: English
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
Author: W. Shirley, 1725-86 Hymnal: ELH1996 #300 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Tune Title: BROCKLESBURY Lyrics: 1 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing,
Which before the cross we spend.
Life and health and peace possessing
From the sinner's dying Friend.
2 Here we rest in wonder, viewing
All our sins on Jesus laid;
Here we see redemption flowing
From the sacrifice He made.
3 Here we find the dawn of heaven
While upon the cross we gaze,
See our trespasses forgiven,
And our songs of triumph raise.
4 Oh, that, near the cross abiding,
We may to the Savior cleave,
Naught with Him our hearts dividing,
All for Him content to leave!
5 Lord, in loving contemplation
Fix our hearts and eyes on Thee
Till we taste Thy full salvation
And Thine unveiled glory see.
Topics: Passion of Christ Languages: English
Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing
Look, O Look, the Sight Is Glorious
Author: T. Kelly, 1769-1855 Hymnal: ELH1996 #390 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.4.7.7 Tune Title: BRYN CALFARIA Lyrics: 1 Look, O look, the sight is glorious,
See the Man of sorrows now,
From the fight returned victorious!
Ev'ry knee to Him shall bow.
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crowns become the Victor's brow.
Crowns become the Victor's brow.
2 Crown the Savior! Angels, crown Him!
Rich the trophies Jesus brings;
On the seat of pow'r enthrone Him
While the vault of heaven rings.
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown the Savior King of kings.
Crown the Savior King of kings.
3 Sinners in derision crowned Him,
Mocking thus the Savior's claim;
Saints and angels crowd around Him,
Own His title, praise His name.
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown Him, crown Him!
Spread abroad the Victor's fame!
Spread abroad the Victor's fame!
4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation!
Hark, those loud triumphant chords!
Jesus takes the highest station;
O what joy the sight affords!
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown Him, crown Him!
Crown Him, crown Him!
King of kings and Lord of lords!
King of kings and Lord of lords! Topics: Exaltation of Christ Languages: English
Look, O Look, the Sight Is Glorious
How Beauteous Are Their Feet
Author: I. Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: ELH1996 #192 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Tune Title: CARLISLE Lyrics: 1 How beauteous are their feet
Who stand on Zion's hill!
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal.
2 How charming is their voice!
How sweet their tidings are!
"Zion, behold thy Savior King;
He reigns and triumphs here."
3 How happy are our ears,
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found.
4 How blessed are our eyes
That see this heav'nly light!
Prophets and kings desired it long,
But died without the sight.
5 The watchmen join their voice,
And tuneful notes employ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy.
6 The Lord makes bare His arm
Through all the earth abroad;
Let all the nations now behold
Their Savior and their God.
Languages: English
How Beauteous Are Their Feet
Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes
Author: P. Doddridge, 1702-51 Hymnal: ELH1996 #109 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: CHESTERFIELD Lyrics: 1 Hark the glad sound! The Savior comes,
The Savior promised long;
Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne
And ev'ry voice a song.
2 He comes the prisoners to release,
In Satan's bondage held.
The gates of brass before Him burst,
The iron fetters yield.
3 He comes the broken heart to bind,
The bleeding soul to cure,
And with the treasures of His grace
To enrich the humble poor.
4 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace,
Thy welcome shall proclaim,
And heav'n's eternal arches ring
With Thy beloved Name.
Topics: Rejoice; Advent 4 Languages: English
Hark the Glad Sound! The Savior Comes
Christ the Lord Is Risen Again
Author: M. Weisse, c. 1480-1534; C. Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: ELH1996 #344 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n again;
Christ has broken death's strong chain.
Hark, the angels shout for joy,
Singing evermore on high:
Allelujah!
He who gave for us His life,
Who for us endured the strife,
Is our Paschal Lamb today.
Allelujah!
Refrain:
Allelujah, allelujah, allelujah!
Christ our Paschal Lamb indeed,
Christ, today Your people feed.
Allelujah!
2 He who bore all pain and loss
Comfortless upon the cross
Lives in glory now on high,
Pleads for us and hears our cry:
Allelujah!
He whose path no records tell
Hath descended into hell;
He the strong man armed hath bound
And in highest heaven is crowned.
Allelujah! (Refrain)
3 He who slumbered in the grave
Is exalted now to save;
Now through Christendom it rings
That the Lamb is King of kings.
Allelujah!
Now He bids us tell abroad
How the lost may be restored,
How the penitent forgiv'n,
How we, too, may enter heaven.
Allelujah! (Refrain) Topics: Resurrection Languages: English
Christ the Lord Is Risen Again
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546; R. Massie, 1800-87 Hymnal: ELH1996 #343 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4 Tune Title: CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN Lyrics: 1 Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands,
For our offenses given;
But now at God's right hand He stands
And brings us life from heaven;
Therefore let us joyful be
And sing to God right thankfully
Loud songs of allelujah!
Allelujah!
2 No son of man could conquer death,
Such mischief sin had wrought us,
For innocence dwelt not on earth,
And therefore death had brought us
Into thraldom from of old
And ever grew more strong and bold
And kept us in its bondage.
Alleluia!
3 But Jesus Christ, God's only Son,
To our low state descended,
The cause of death He has undone,
Its pow'r forever ended,
Ruined all its right and claim
And left it nothing but the name,
Its sting is lost forever.
Allelia!
4 It was a strange and dreadful strife
When Life and Death contended.
The victory remained with life,
The reign of death was ended;
Holy Scripture plainly saith
That death is swallowed up by death,
In vain it rages o'er us.
Allelujah!
5 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see,
Whom God so freely gave us;
He died on the accursed tree--
So strong His love--to save us.
See, His blood doth mark our door;
Faith points to it, death passes o'er,
And Satan cannot harm us.
Allelujah!
6 So let us keep the festival
Whereto the Lord invites us;
Christ is Himself the Joy of all,
The Sun that warms and lights us.
By His grace He doth impart
Eternal sunshine to the heart;
The night of sin is ended.
Allelujah!
7 Then let us feast this Easter Day
On Christ, the Bread of heaven;
The Word of Grace hath purged away
The old and evil leaven.
Christ alone our souls will feed,
He is our meat and drink indeed;
Faith lives upon no other.
Allelujah!
Topics: Resurrection Languages: English
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
To Jordan Came Our Lord
Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 Hymnal: ELH1996 #247 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Tune Title: CHRIST UNSER HERR ZUM JORDAN KAM First Line: To Jordan came our Lord, the Christ Topics: Baptism of Jesus Languages: English
To Jordan Came Our Lord
O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day
Author: Unknown; W. J. Copeland, 1804-85 Hymnal: ELH1996 #571 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Tune Title: CHRISTE, DER DU BIST TAG UND LICHT Lyrics: 1 O Christ, who art the Light and Day,
Thou drivest night and gloom away;
O Light of light, whose Word doth show
The light of heav'n to us below.
2 All-holy Lord, in humble prayer,
We ask tonight Thy watchful care.
O grant us calm repose in Thee,
A quiet night, from perils free.
3 Our sleep be pure from sinful stain;
Let not the Tempter vantage gain,
Or our unguarded flesh surprise
And make us guilty in Thine eyes.
4 Asleep though wearied eyes may be,
Still keep the heart awake to Thee;
Let Thy right hand outstretched above
Guard those who serve the Lord they love.
5 Behold, O God, our Shield, and quell
The crafts and subtleties of hell;
Direct Thy servants in all good,
Who Thou hast purchased with Thy blood.
6 O Lord, remember us who bear
The burden of the flesh we wear;
Thou who dost e'er our souls defend,
Be with us even to the end.
7 All praise to God the Father be,
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee,
Whom with the Spirit we adore
Forever and forevermore.
Languages: English
O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day
Father, We Praise Thee
Author: Gregory I, 540-604; P. Dearmer, 1867-1936 Hymnal: ELH1996 #76 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM First Line: Father, we praise Thee, now the night is over Lyrics: 1 Father, we praise thee, now the night is over.
Active and watchful, stand we all before Thee;
Singing we offer prayer and meditation;
Thus we adore Thee.
2 Monarch of all things, fit us for Thy mansions;
Banish our weakness, health and wholeness sending;
Bring us to heaven, where Thy saints united
Joy without ending.
3 All holy Father, Son, and equal Spirit,
Trinity blessed, send us Thy salvation;
Thine is the glory, gleaming and resounding
Through all creation.
Languages: English
Father, We Praise Thee
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