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Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
Author: Timothy Rees, 1874-1939 Hymnal: LSB2006 #650 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, ever dwelling
In the holiest realms of light;
Holy Spirit, ever brooding
O'er a world of gloom and night;
Holy Spirit, ever raising
Those of earth to thrones on high;
Living, life-imparting Spirit,
You we praise and magnify.
2 Holy Spirit, ever living
As the Church's very life;
Holy Spirit, ever striving
Through us in a ceaseless strife;
Holy Spirit, ever forming
In the Church the mind of Christ;
You we praise with endless worship
For your gifts and fruits unpriced.
3 Holy Spirit, ever working
Through the Church's ministry;
Quick'ning, strength'ning, and absolving,
Setting captive sinners free;
Holy Spirit, ever binding
Age to age and soul to soul
In communion never ending,
You we worship and extol.
Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Author: William Whiting, 1825-78; Robert N. Spencer, 1877-1961 Hymnal: LSB2006 #717 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 1:1-10 Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep:
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
(Sts. 2-3 copyrighted)
4 O Trinity of love and pow'r,
Our people shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them where-soe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad praise from air and land and sea.
Stanzas from the original Navy Hymn may be substituted:
*2 O Christ, whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walkedst on the foaming deep
And calm amid its rage didst sleep:
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
*3 Most Holy Spirit, who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace:
O hear us when we when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
Topics: Nation and National Songs; Travel Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Thy Strong Word
Author: Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-76 Hymnal: LSB2006 #578 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Genesis 1:3 First Line: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Topics: The Word of God; Beginning of Service Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER
Thy Strong Word
The Tree of Life
Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Hymnal: LSB2006 #561 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15 First Line: The tree of life with ev'ry good Languages: English Tune Title: TREE OF LIFE
The Tree of Life
In the Shattered Bliss of Eden
Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Hymnal: LSB2006 #572 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Genesis 3 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSTINGTON
In the Shattered Bliss of Eden
The God of Abraham Praise
Author: Thomas Olivers, 1725-99 Hymnal: LSB2006 #798 (2006) Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Scripture: Exodus 3:6 First Line: The God of Abr'ham praise Lyrics: 1 The God of Abr'ham praise,
Who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days
And God of love.
Jehovah, great I AM!
By earth and heav'n confessed;
I bow and bless the sacred name
Forever blest.
2 The God of Abr'ham praise,
At whose supreme command
From earth I rise and seek the joys
At His right hand.
I all on earth forsake,
Its wisdom, fame, and pow'r,
And Him my only portion make,
My shield and tow'r.
3 The God of Abr'ham praise,
Whose all-sufficient grace
Shall guide me all my pilgrim days
In all my ways.
He deigns to call me friend;
He calls Himself my God.
And He shall save me to the end
Through Jesus' blood.
4 He by Himself has sworn;
I on His oath depend.
I shall, on eagle wings upborne,
To heav'n ascend.
I shall behold His face;
I shall His pow'r adore
And sing the wonders of His grace
Forevermore.
5 Though nature's strength decay,
And earth and hell withstand,
To Canaan's bounds I urge my way
At His command.
The wat'ry deep I pass,
With Jesus in my view,
And through the howling wilderness
My way pursue.
6 The goodly land I see,
With peace and plenty blest:
A land of sacred liberty
And endless rest.
There milk and honey flow,
And oil and wine abound,
And trees of life forever grow
With mercy crowned.
7 There dwells the Lord our king,
The Lord our righteousness,
Triumphant o'er the world and sin,
The Prince of Peace.
On Zion's sacred height
His kingdom He maintains
And glorious with His saints in light
Forever reigns.
8 The God who reigns on high
The great archangels sing,
And, "Holy, holy, holy!" cry,
"Almighty King!
Who was and is the same
And evermore shall be;
Jehovah, Father, great I AM!
We worship Thee!"
9 The whole triumphant host
Give thanks to God on high.
"Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!"
They ever cry.
Hail, Abr'ham's God and mine!
I join the heav'nly lays:
All might and majesty are Thine
And endless praise!
Languages: English Tune Title: YIGDAL
The God of Abraham Praise
At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Author: Robert Campbell, 1814-68 Hymnal: LSB2006 #633 (2006) Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 Scripture: Exodus 12:22 Lyrics: 1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King,
Who has washed us in the tide
Flowing from His piercèd side.
Alleluia!
2 Praise we Him, whose love divine
Gives His sacred blood for wine,
Gives His Body for the feast--
Christ the victim, Christ the priest.
Alleluia!
3 Where the paschal blood is poured,
Death's dread angel sheathes the sword;
Israel's hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that drowns the foe.
Alleluia!
4 Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed,
Paschal victim, paschal bread;
With sincerity and love
Eat we manna from above.
Alleluia!
5 Mighty Victim from the sky,
Hell's fierce pow'rs beneath You lie;
You have conquered in the fight,
You have brought us life and light.
Alleluia!
6 Now no more can death appall,
Now no more the grave enthrall;
You have opened paradise,
And Your saints in You shall rise.
Alleluia!
7 Easter triumph, Easter joy!
This alone can sin destroy;
From sin's pow'r, Lord, set us free,
Newborn souls in You to be.
Alleluia!
8 Father, who the crown shall give,
Savior, by whose death we live,
Spirit, guide through all our days;
Three in One, Your name we praise.
Alleluia!
Topics: The Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT
At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
The Day of Resurrection
Author: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: LSB2006 #478 (2006) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Scripture: Exodus 12:22-27 First Line: The day of resurrection! Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad,
The passover of gladness,
The passover of God.
From death to life eternal,
From sin's dominion free,
Our Christ has brought us over
With hymns of victory.
2 Let hearts be purged of evil
That we may see aright
The Lord in rays eternal
Of resurrection light
And, list'ning to His accents,
May hear, so calm and plain,
His own "All hail!" and, hearing,
May raise the victor strain.
3 Now let the heav'ns be joyful,
Let earth its song begin,
Let all the world keep triumph
And all that is therein.
Let all things, seen and unseen,
Their notes of gladness blend;
For Christ the Lord has risen,
Our joy that has no end!
4 All praise to God the Father,
All praise to God the Son,
All praise to God the Spirit,
Eternal Three in One!
Let all the ransomed number
Fall down before the throne
And honor, pow'r, and glory
Ascribe to God alone! Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
The Day of Resurrection
Lord, Support Us All Day Long
Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Hymnal: LSB2006 #884 (2006) Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Scripture: Exodus 13:21 Languages: English Tune Title: GWALCHMAI
Lord, Support Us All Day Long
Song of Moses and Israel
Hymnal: LSB2006 #925 (2006) Scripture: Exodus 15:1-18 First Line: The Lord is my strength and my song Refrain First Line: I will sing to the LORD Topics: Biblical Canticles; Old Testament Canticles Languages: English Tune Title: [I will sing to the LORD]
Song of Moses and Israel
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
Author: John of Damascus, c. 696-c. 754; John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Hymnal: LSB2006 #487 (2006) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21 Lyrics: 1 Come, you faithful, raise the strain
Of triumphant gladness!
God has brought His Israel
Into joy from sadness.
Loosed from Pharoah's bitter yoke
Jacob's sons and daughters,
Led them with unmoistened foot
Through the Red Sea waters.
2 'Tis the spring of souls today:
Christ hath burst His prison,
And from three days' sleep in death
As a sun has risen;
All the winter of our sins,
Long and dark, is flying
From His light, to whom is giv'n
Laud and praise undying.
3 Now the queen of seasons, bright
With the day of splendor,
With the royal feast of feasts,
Comes its joy to render;
Comes to gladden faithful hearts
Which with true affection
Welcomes in unwearied strains
Jesus' resurrection!
4 For today among His own
Christ appeared, bestowing
His deep peace, which evermore
Passes human knowing.
Neither could the gates of death
Nor the tomb's dark portal
Nor the watchers nor the seal
Hold Him as a mortal.
5 Alleluia! Now we cry
To our King immortal,
Who, triumphant, burst the bars
Of the tomb's dark portal.
Come, you faithful, raise the strain
Of triumphant gladness!
God has brought His Israel
Into joy from sadness!
Languages: English Tune Title: GAUDEAMUS PARITER
Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Author: James Weldon Johnson, 1871-1938 Hymnal: LSB2006 #964 (2006) Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21 First Line: Lift ev'ry voice and sing Lyrics: 1 Lift ev'ry voice and sing
Till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty.
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us;
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun
Of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.
2 Stony the road we trod,
Bitter the chast'ning rod
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary feet
Come to the place for which our parents sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered;
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
Out from the gloomy past,
Till now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
3 God of our weary years,
God of our silent tears,
Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who hast by Thy might
Led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee;
Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee;
Shadowed beneath Thy hand,
May we forever stand,
True to our God, true to our native land.
Topics: Nation and National Songs Languages: English Tune Title: LIFT EVERY VOICE
Lift Every Voice and Sing
God Himself is Present
Author: Gerhard Tersteegen, 1697-1769; Frederick W. Foster, 1760-1835; John Miller, 1756-90 Hymnal: LSB2006 #907 (2006) Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.8.3.3.6.6 Scripture: Exodus 15:11-13 Lyrics: 1 God Himself is present:
Let us now adore Him
And with awe appear before Him.
God is in His temple;
All within keep silence;
Humbly kneel in deepest rev'rence.
He alone
On His throne
Is our God and Savior;
Praise His Name forever!
2 God himself is present:
Hear the harps resounding;
See the hosts the throne surrounding.
"Holy, Holy, Holy!"
Hear the hymn ascending,
Songs of saints and angels blending.
Bow Your ear
To us here:
Hear, O Christ, the praises
That Your church now raises.
3 Fount of every blessing,
Purify my spirit,
Trusting only in Your merit.
Like the holy angels,
Worshiping before You,
May I ceaselessly adore You.
Let Your will
Ever still
Rule Your Church terrestrial
As the hosts celestial.
Topics: Beginning of Service Languages: English Tune Title: WUNDERBARER KÖNIG
God Himself is Present
Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer
Author: William Williams, 1717-91; Peter Williams, 1722-96 Hymnal: LSB2006 #918 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Scripture: Exodus 15:13 Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.
2 Open now the crystal fountain
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong deliv'rer, strong deliv'rer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield;
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death and hell's destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee;
I will ever give to Thee.
Topics: Close of Service Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer
These Are the Holy Ten Commands
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Joseph Herl, b. 1959; Michael A. Penikis, b. 1964; F. Samuel Janzow, 1913-2001 Hymnal: LSB2006 #581 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.7.4 Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17 Lyrics: (Stanzas 1-5 copyrighted)
6 "You shall not murder, hurt, nor hate;
Your anger dare not dominate.
Be kind and patient; help, defend,
And treat your foe as your friend."
Have mercy, Lord!
(Stanza 7 copyrighted)
8 "You shall not steal or take away
What others worked for night and day,
But open wide a gen'rous hand
And help the poor in the land."
Have mercy, Lord!
9 "Bear no false witness nor defame
Your neighbor nor destroy his name,
But view him in the kindest way;
Speak truth in all that you say."
Have mercy, Lord!
10 "You shall not crave your neighbor's house
Nor covet money, goods, or spouse,
Pray God He would your neighbor bless
As you yourself wish success."
Have mercy, Lord!
(Stanza 11 copyrighted)
12 Our works cannot salvation gain;
They merit only endless pain,
Forgive us, Lord! To Christ, we flee,
Who pleads for us endlessly.
Have mercy, Lord! Topics: The Word of God Languages: English Tune Title: IN GOTTES NAMEN FAHREN WIR
These Are the Holy Ten Commands
Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise
Author: John Ellerton, 1826-93 Hymnal: LSB2006 #917 (2006) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Numbers 6:22-26 Lyrics: 1 Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise
With one accord our parting hymn of praise;
Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease,
Then, lowly bending, wait Thy word of peace.
2 Grant us thy peace upon our homeward way;
With Thee began, with Thee shall end, the day.
Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame,
That in this house have called upon Thy name.
3 Grant us Thy peace, Lord, through the coming night;
Turn Thou for us its darkness into light.
From harm and danger keep Thy children free;
For dark and light are both alike to Thee.
4 Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life,
Our balm in sorrow and our stay in strife;
Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease,
Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace.
Topics: Close of Service Languages: English Tune Title: ELLERS
Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise
Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Hymnal: LSB2006 #924 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26 Lyrics: 1 Lord, dismiss us with Your blessing;
Fill our hearts with joy and peace;
Let us each, Your love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace.
O refresh us, O refresh us,
Trav'ling through this wilderness.
2 Thanks we give and adoration
For Your Gospel's joyful sound.
May the fruits of Your salvation
In our hearts and lives abound.
Ever faithful, ever faithful
To Your truth may we be found.
3 Savior, when Your love shall call us
From our struggling pilgrim way,
Let not fear of death appall us,
Glad Your summons to obey.
May we ever, may we ever
Reign with You in endless day.
Topics: Close of Service Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE
Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
O God of Mercy, God of Might
Author: Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Hymnal: LSB2006 #852 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12 Lyrics: 1 O God of mercy, God of might,
In love and pity infinite,
Teach us, as ever in Thy sight,
To live our lives in Thee.
2 And Thou, who cam'st on earth to die
That our lost world might live thereby,
O hear us; for to Thee we cry,
In hope, O Lord, to Thee.
3 Teach us the lesson Thou hast taught:
To feel for those Thy blood hath bought,
That ev'ry word and deed and thought
May work a work for Thee.
4 All are redeemed, both far and wide,
Since Thou, O Lord, for all hast died.
Grant us the will and grace provide
To love them all in Thee!
5 In sickness, sorrow, want, or care,
May we each other's burdens share;
May we, where help is needed, there
Give help as unto Thee!
6 And may Thy Holy Spirit move
All those who live to live in love
Till Thou shalt greet in heav'n above
All those who live in Thee.
Topics: Society Languages: English Tune Title: ISLEWORTH
O God of Mercy, God of Might
Song from Deuteronomy
Hymnal: LSB2006 #926 (2006) Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-43 First Line: The Lord will vindicate His people Topics: Biblical Canticles; Old Testament Canticles Languages: English Tune Title: [The LORD will vindicate His people]
Song from Deuteronomy
The Lord, My God, Be Praised
Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-84; August Crull, 1845-1923 Hymnal: LSB2006 #794 (2006) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3 Lyrics: 1 The Lord, my God, be praised,
My light, my life from heaven;
My maker, who to me
Has soul and body given;
My Father, who will shield
And keep me day by day
And make each moment yield
New blessings on my way.
2 The Lord, my God, be praised,
My trust, my life from heaven,
The Father's own dear Son,
Whose life for me was given,
Who for my sin atoned
With His most precious blood
And gives to me by faith
The highest heav'nly good.
3 The Lord, my God, be praised,
My hope, my life from heaven,
The Spirit, whom the Son
In love to me has given.
His grace revives my heart
And gives my spirit pow'r,
Help, comfort, and support
In sorrow's gloomy hour.
4 The Lord, my God, be praised,
My God, the ever-living,
To whom the heav'nly host
Their laud and praise are giving.
The Lord, my God, be praised,
In whose great name I boast,
God Father, God the Son,
And God the Holy Ghost.
Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
The Lord, My God, Be Praised
Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
Author: Johann Jacob Schütz, 1640-90; Frances E. Cox, 1812-97; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: LSB2006 #819 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3 Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to God, the highest good,
The author of creation.
The God of love who understood
Our need for His salvation.
With healing balm our souls He fills
And ev'ry faithless murmur stills:
To God all praise and glory!
2 What God’s almighty pow'r has made,
In mercy He is keeping.
By morning glow or evening shade
His eye is never sleeping.
Within the kingdom of His might
All things are just and good and right:
To God all praise and glory!
3 We sought the Lord in our distress;
O God, in mercy hear us.
Our Savior saw our helplessness
And came with peace to cheer us.
For this we thank and praise the Lord,
Who is by one and all adored:
To God all praise and glory!
4 He never shall forsake His flock,
His chosen generation;
He is their refuge and their rock,
Their peace and their salvation.
As with a mother's tender hand,
He leads His own, His chosen band:
To God all praise and glory!
5 All who confess Christ’s holy name,
Give God the praise and glory.
Let all who know His pow'r proclaim
Aloud the wondrous story.
Cast ev'ry idol from its throne,
For God is God, and He alone:
To God all praise and glory!
Languages: English Tune Title: LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN, IHR
Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
Oh, Blest the House
Author: Christoph Carl Ludwig von Pheil, 1712-84; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: LSB2006 #862 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Joshua 24:15 First Line: Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall Lyrics: 1 Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall,
Where Jesus Christ is all in all!
A home that is not wholly His--
How sad and poor and dark it is!
2 Oh, blest that house where faith is found
And all in hope and love abound;
They trust their God and serve Him still
And do in all His holy will!
3 Oh, blest the parents who give heed
Unto their children's foremost need
And weary not of care or cost.
May none to them and heav'n be lost!
4 Oh, blest that house; it prospers well.
In peace and joy the parents dwell,
And in their children's lives is shown
How richly God can bless His own.
5 Then here will I and mine today
A solemn promise make and say:
Though all the world forsake His Word,
I and my house will serve the Lord!
Topics: Christian Home and Education; Christian Education; Marriage Languages: English Tune Title: WO GOTT ZUM HAUS
Oh, Blest the House
Our Father, by Whose Name
Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: LSB2006 #863 (2006) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Topics: Christian Home and Education; Christian Education Languages: English Tune Title: RHOSYMEDRE
Our Father, by Whose Name
Song of Hannah
Hymnal: LSB2006 #928 (2006) Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 First Line: My heart exults in the LORD Topics: Biblical Canticles; Old Testament Canticles Languages: English Tune Title: [My heart exults in the LORD]
Song of Hannah
Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens
Author: Anna Sophia von Hessen-Darmstadt, 1638-83, ; George A. T. Rygh, 1860-1942 Hymnal: LSB2006 #589 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10 Lyrics: 1 Speak, O Lord, Your servant listens,
Let Your Word to me come near;
Newborn life and spirit give me,
Let each promise still my fear.
Death's dread pow'r, its inward strife,
Wars against Your Word of life;
Fill me, Lord, with love's strong fervor
That I cling to You forever!
2 Oh, what blessing to be near You
And to listen to Your voice;
Let me ever love and hear You,
Let Your Word be now my choice!
Many hardened sinners, Lord,
Flee in terror at Your Word;
But to all who feel sin's burden
You give words of peace and pardon.
3 Lord, Your words are waters living
When my thirsting spirit pleads.
Lord, Your words are bread life-giving;
On Your words my spirit feeds.
Lord, Your words will be my light
through death's cold and dreary night;
Yes, they are my sword prevailing
And my cup of joy unfailing!
4 As I pray, dear Jesus, hear me;
Let Your words in me take root.
May Your Spirit e'er be near me
That I bear abundant fruit.
May I daily sing Your praise,
From my heart glad anthems raise,
Till my highest praise is given
In the endless joy of heaven.
Topics: The Word of God; Ordination, Installation Languages: English Tune Title: WERDE MUNTER
Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens
Only-Begotten Word of God Eternal
Author: Maxwell J. Blacker, 1822-88 Hymnal: LSB2006 #916 (2006) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27-30 Lyrics: 1 Only-begotten, Word of God eternal,
Lord of creation, merciful and mighty:
Hear us, Your servants, as our tuneful voices
Rise in Your presence.
2 Holy this temple where our Lord is dwelling;
This is none other than the gate of heaven.
Ever Your children, year by year rejoicing,
Chant in Your temple.
3 Hear us, O Father, as we throng Your temple.
By Your past blessings, by Your present bounty,
Smile on Your children, and in grace and mercy
Hear our petition.
4 God in three persons, Father everlasting,
Son co-eternal, ever blessed Spirit:
To You be praises, thanks, and adoration,
Glory forever. Topics: Beginning of Service; House of God Languages: English Tune Title: ISTE CONFESSOR
Only-Begotten Word of God Eternal
God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets' Sons
Author: Denis Wortman, 1835-1922 Hymnal: LSB2006 #682 (2006) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Lyrics: 1 God of the prophets, bless the prophet's sons;
Elijah's mantle o'er Elisha cast.
Each age its solemn task may claim but once;
Make each one nobler, stronger than the last.
2 Anoint them prophets, men who are intent
To be Your witnesses in word and deed,
Their hearts aflame, their lips make eloquent,
Their eyes awake to ev'ry human need.
3 Anoint them priests, strong intercessors they,
For pardon and for love and hope and peace,
That, through their pleading, guilty sinners may
Find Jesus' mercy and from sin release.
4 Anoint them kings, yes, kingly kings, O Lord.
Anoint them with the Spirit of Your Son.
Theirs not a jeweled crown, a blood-stained sword;
Theirs, by sweet love, for Christ a kingdom won.
5 Make them apostles, heralds of Your cross;
Forth let them go to tell the world of grace.
Inspired by You, may they count all but loss
And stand at last with joy before Your face.
Topics: Ordination, Installation Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 124TH, abbr.
God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets' Sons
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: LSB2006 #796 (2006) Meter: 10.10.10.4 Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4-36 First Line: When in our music, God is glorified Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified
And adoration leaves no room for pride,
It is as though the whole creation cried:
Alleluia!
2 How often, making music, we have found
A new dimension in the world of sound
As worship moved us to a more profound
Alleluia!
3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song,
In faith and love, through centuries of wrong,
Borne witness to the truth in ev'ry tongue:
Alleluia!
4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night
When utmost evil strove against the light?
Then let us sing, for whom He won the fight:
Alleluia!
5 Let ev'ry instrument be tuned for praise!
Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!
And may God give us faith to sing always:
Alleluia!
Topics: Baptismal Life Languages: English Tune Title: ENGELBERG
When in Our Music God Is Glorified
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Author: Joachim Neander, 1650-80; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: LSB2006 #790 (2006) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-26 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 your health and salvation!
Let all who hear
Now to His temple draw near,
Joining in glad adoration!
2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things is wondrously reigning
And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
Have you not seen
All that is needful has been
Sent by His gracious ordaining?
3 Praise to the Lord, who has fearfully, wondrously, made you,
Health has bestowed and, when heedlessly falling, has stayed you.
What need or grief
Ever has failed of relief?
Wings of His mercy did shade you.
4 Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;
Surely His goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do
As with His love He befriends you.
5 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in us adore him!
All that has life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again;
Gladly forever adore him!
Topics: Psalm paraphrase Psalm 103 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices
Author: Johann Mentzer, 1658-1734 Hymnal: LSB2006 #811 (2006) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:31-36 Languages: English Tune Title: O DASS ICH TAUSEND ZUNGEN HÄTTE (KÖNIG)
Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-99 Hymnal: LSB2006 #461 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Job 19:25-27 Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever-living head.
2 He lives triumphant from the grave;
He lives eternally to save;
He lives all-glorious in the sky;
He lives exalted there on high.
3 He lives to bless me with His love;
He lives to plead for me above;
He lives my hungry soul to feed;
He lives to help in time of need.
4 He lives to grant me rich supply;
He lives to guide me with His eye;
He lives to comfort me when faint;
He lives to hear my soul's complaint.
5 He lives to silence all my fears;
He lives to wipe away my tears;
He lives to calm my troubled heart;
He lives all blessings to impart.
6 He lives, my kind, wise, heav'nly Friend;
He lives and loves me to the end;
He lives, and while He lives, I'll sing;
He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.
7 He lives and grants me daily breath;
He lives, and I shall conquer death;
He lives my mansion to prepare;
He lives to bring me safely there.
8 He lives, all glory to His name!
He lives, my Jesus, still the same;
Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives;
I know that my Redeemer lives!
Topics: Death and Burial Languages: English Tune Title: DUKE STREET
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
The Man Is Ever Blessed
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: LSB2006 #705 (2006) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 1 Lyrics: 1 The man is ever blessed
Who shuns the sinners' ways,
Among their counsels never stands,
Nor takes the scorners' place.
2 But makes the Law of God
His study and delight
Amid the labors of the day
And watches of the night.
3 He like a tree shall thrive,
With waters near the root;
Fresh as the leaf his name shall live,
His works are heav'nly fruit.
4 Not so the wicked race,
They no such blessings find;
Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff
Before the driving wind.
5 How will they bear to stand
Before the judgment seat
Where all the saints at Christ's right hand
In full assembly meet?
6 He knows and He approves
The way the righteous go;
But sinners and their works shall meet
A dreadful overflow.
Topics: Psalm paraphrase Psalm 1 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MICHAEL
The Man Is Ever Blessed
Greet the Rising Sun
Author: Zhao Zichen, 1888-1959; Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Hymnal: LSB2006 #871 (2006) Meter: 5.5.5.5.5.5.5.5 Scripture: Psalm 4:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: LE P'ING
Greet the Rising Sun
Now Rest beneath Night's Shadow
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76 Hymnal: LSB2006 #880 (2006) Meter: 7.7.6.7.7.8 Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Lyrics: 1 Now rest beneath night's shadow
The woodland, field, and meadow;
The world in slumber lies.
But you, my heart, awaking
And prayer and music making,
Let praise to your Creator rise.
2 The radiant sun has vanished,
Its golden rays are banished
From dark'ning skies of night;
But Christ, the Sun of gladness,
Dispelling all our sadness,
Shines down on us in warmest light.
3 Now all the heav'nly splendor
Breaks forth in starlight tender
From myriad worlds unknown;
And we, this marvel seeing,
Forget our selfish being
For joy of beauty not our own.
4 Lord Jesus, since You love me,
Now spread Your wings above me
And shield me from alarm.
Though Satan would devour me,
Let angel guards sing o'er me:
This child of God shall meet no harm.
5 My loved ones, rest securely,
For God this night will surely
From peril guard your heads.
Sweet slumbers may He send you
And bid His hosts attend you
And through the night watch o'er your beds.
Languages: English Tune Title: O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN
Now Rest beneath Night's Shadow
Now the Light Has Gone Away
Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-79; Luise Hensel, 1798-1876 Hymnal: LSB2006 #887 (2006) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Lyrics: 1 Now the light has gone away;
Father, listen while I pray,
Asking Thee to watch and keep
And to send me quiet sleep.
2 Jesus, Savior, wash away
All that has been wrong today;
Help me ev'ry day to be
Good and gentle, more like Thee.
3 Let my near and dear ones be
Always near and dear to Thee;
O bring me and all I love
To Thy happy home above.
4 Now my evening praise I give;
Thou didst die that I might live.
All my blessings come from Thee;
Oh, how good Thou art to me!
5 Thou, my best and kindest Friend,
Thou wilt love me to the end.
Let me love Thee more and more,
Always better than before.
German:
1 Müde bin ich, geh zur Ruh,
Schließe meine Äuglein zu:
Vater, laß die Augen dein
Über meinem Bette sein.
2 Hab ich Unrecht heut getan,
Sieh es, lieber Gott, nicht an.
Deine Gnad und Christi Blut
Macht ja allen Schaden gut.
3 Alle, die mir sind verwandt,
Gott, laß ruhn in deiner Hand;
Alle Menschen groß und klein
Sollen dir befohlen sein.
4 Kranken Herzen sende Ruh,
Nasse Augen schliefße zu.
Laß den Mond am Himmel stehn
Und die stille Walt besehn.
Languages: English; German Tune Title: MÜDE BIN ICH
Now the Light Has Gone Away
Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star
Author: Christian Knorr von Rosenroth, 1636-89; Richard Massie, 1800-87 Hymnal: LSB2006 #872 (2006) Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.3 Scripture: Psalm 5:3 Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou bright and Morning Star,
Light of Light without beginning;
Shine upon us from afar
That we may be kept from sinning.
Drive away by Thy clear light
Our dark night.
2 Let Thy grace, like morning dew
Falling soft on barren places,
Comfort, quicken, and renew
Our dry souls and dying graces;
Bless Thy flock from Thy rich store
Evermore.
3 May Thy fervent love destroy
Our cold works, in us awaking
Ardent zeal and holy joy
At the purple morn's first breaking.
Let us truly rise ere yet
Life has set.
4 Ah! Thou Dayspring from on high,
Grant that at Thy next appearing
We who in the graves do lie
May arise, Thy summons hearing,
And rejoice in our new life,
Far from strife.
5 Light us to those heav'nly spheres,
Sun of grace, in glory shrouded;
Lead us through this vale of tears
To the land where days unclouded,
Purest joy, and perfect peace
Never cease.
Languages: English Tune Title: MORGENGLANZ DER EWIGKEIT
Come, Thou Bright and Morning Star
Father, We Praise Thee
Author: Gregory !, c. 540-604; Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Hymnal: LSB2006 #875 (2006) Meter: 11.11.11.5 Scripture: Psalm 5:3 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 Tune Title: CHRISTE SANCTORUM
Father, We Praise Thee
Lead Me, Guide Me
Author: Doris M. Akers, 1922-95 Hymnal: LSB2006 #721 (2006) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Psalm 5:8 First Line: I am weak and I need Thy strength and pow'r Refrain First Line: Lead me, guide me, along the way Languages: English Tune Title: LEAD ME
Lead Me, Guide Me
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
Author: Henry Van Dyke, 1852-1933 Hymnal: LSB2006 #803 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: Psalm 5:11 First Line: Joyful, joyful we adore Thee Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love!
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee,
Praising Thee, their sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness,
Drive the gloom of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day.
2 All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heav'n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird, and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
3 Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Fountainhead of love divine:
Joyful, we Thy heav'n inherit!
Joyful, we by grace are Thine!
Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
The Law of God Is Good and Wise
Author: Matthias Loy, 1828-1915, alt. Hymnal: LSB2006 #579 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8 Lyrics: 1 The Law of God is good and wise
And sets His will before our eyes,
Shows us the way of righteousness,
And dooms to death when we transgress.
2 Its light of holiness imparts
The knowledge of our sinful hearts
That we may see our lost estate
And turn from sin before too late.
3 To those who help in Christ have found
And would in works of love abound
It shows what deeds are His delight
And should be done as good and right.
4 But those who scornfully disdain
God's Law shall then in sin remain;
Its terror in their ear resounds
And keeps their wickedness in bounds.
5 The Law is good; but since the fall
Its holiness condemns us all;
It dooms us for our sin to die
And has no pow'r to justify.
6 To Jesus we for refuge flee,
Who from the curse has set us free,
And humbly worship at His throne,
Saved by His grace through faith alone.
Topics: The Word of God; Christian Home and Education Languages: English Tune Title: ERHALT UNS, HERR
The Law of God Is Good and Wise
Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng
Author: Edward H. Plumptre, 1821-91 Hymnal: LSB2006 #813 (2006) Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 20:5 First Line: Rejoice, O pilgrim throng! Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice, give thanks and sing Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, O pilgrim throng!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing;
Your festal banner wave on high,
The cross of Christ, your king.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
2 With voice as full and strong
As ocean's surging praise,
Send forth the sturdy hymns of old,
The psalms of ancient days. [Refrain]
3 With all the angel choirs,
With all the saints on earth
Pour out the strains of joy and bliss,
True rapture, noblest mirth. [Refrain]
4 Yet on and onward still,
With hymn and chant and song,
Through gate and porch and columned aisle
The hallowed pathways throng. [Refrain]
5 Still lift your standard high,
Still march in firm array,
As pilgrims through the darkness wend
Till dawns the golden day. [Refrain]
6 At last the march shall end;
The wearied ones shall rest;
The pilgrims find their home at last,
Jerusalem the blest. [Refrain]
7 Praise Him who reigns on high,
The Lord whom we adore;
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
One God forevermore. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: MARION
Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76 Hymnal: LSB2006 #449 (2006) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Scripture: Psalm 22:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN (Isorhythmic)
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153; Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76 Hymnal: LSB2006 #450 (2006) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Scripture: Psalm 22:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN (Rhythmic)
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Author: Henry W. Baker, 1821-77 Hymnal: LSB2006 #709 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Psalm 23 Lyrics: 1 The King of Love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am His
And He is mine forever.
2 Where streams of living water flow,
My ransomed soul He leadeth
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me
And on His shoulder gently laid
And home rejoicing brought me.
4 In death's dark vale I fear no ill
With Thee, dear Lord, beside me,
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.
5 Thou spreadst a table in my sight;
Thine unction grace bestoweth;
And oh, what transport of delight
From Thy pure chalice floweth!
6 And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise
Within Thy house forever!
Topics: Psalm paraphrase Languages: English Tune Title: ST. COLUMBA
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want
Hymnal: LSB2006 #710 (2006) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 23 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, though 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: Psalm paraphrase Languages: English Tune Title: BELMONT
The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want
Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
Hymnal: LSB2006 #711 (2006) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Scripture: Psalm 23 Lyrics: 1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us;
Much we need Your tender care.
In Your pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Your fold prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
You have bought us; we are Yours.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
You have bought us; we are Yours.
2 We are Yours; in love befriend us,
Be the guardian of our way;
Keep Your flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear us children when we pray.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear us children when we pray.
3 You have promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
You have mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse, and pow'r to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to You.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to You.
4 Early let us seek Your favor,
Early let us do Your will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With Your love our spirits fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
You have loved us, love us still.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
You have loved us, love us still.
Topics: Psalm paraphrase Languages: English Tune Title: BRADBURY
Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
I Am Jesus' Little Lamb
Author: Henrietta L. von Hayn, 1724-82 Hymnal: LSB2006 #740 (2006) Meter: 7.7.8.8.7.7 Scripture: Psalm 23 Lyrics: 1 I am Jesus' little lamb,
Ever glad at heart I am;
For my Shepherd gently guides me,
Knows my need and well provides me,
Loves me ev'ry day the same,
Even calls me by my name.
2 Day by day, at home, away,
Jesus is my staff and stay.
When I hunger, Jesus feeds me,
Into pleasant pastures leads me;
When I thirst, He bids me go
Where the quiet waters flow.
3 Who so happy as I am,
Even now the Shepherd's lamb?
And when my short life is ended,
By His angel host attended,
He shall fold me to His breast,
There within His arms to rest.
Topics: Children's Songs Languages: English Tune Title: WEIL ICH JESU SCHÄFLEIN BIN
I Am Jesus' Little Lamb
Lift Up Your Heads, You Everlasting Doors
Author: Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Hymnal: LSB2006 #339 (2006) Meter: 14.12.12.14 Scripture: Psalm 24:3-10 First Line: Lift up your heads, you everlasting doors, And weep no more! Languages: English Tune Title: CONRAD
Lift Up Your Heads, You Everlasting Doors
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Author: Georg Weissel, 1590-1635; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: LSB2006 #340 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.6.6 Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 First Line: Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates!
Behold, the King of glory waits.
The King of kings is drawing near;
The Savior of the world is here.
Life and salvation He doth bring;
Therefore rejoice and gladly sing.
To God the Father raise
Your joyful songs of praise.
2 A righteous Helper comes to thee;
His chariot is humility,
His kingly crown is holiness,
His scepter, pity in distress.
The end of all our woe He brings;
Therefore the earth is glad and sings.
To Christ the Savior raise
Your grateful hymns of praise.
3 How blest the land, the city blest,
Where Christ the ruler is confessed!
O peaceful hearts and happy homes
To whom this King in triumph comes!
The cloudless sun of joy is He
Who comes to set His people free.
To God the Spirit raise
Your happy shouts of praise.
4 Fling wide the portals of your heart;
Make it a temple set apart
From earthly use for heav'n's employ,
Adorned with prayer and love and joy.
So shall your Sov'reign enter in
And new and nobler life begin.
To God alone be praise
For word and deed and grace!
5 Redeemer, come and open wide
My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide!
O enter with Thy grace divine;
Thy face of mercy on me shine.
Thy Holy Spirit guide us on
Until our glorious goal is won.
Eternal praise and fame
We offer to Thy name. Topics: Psalm paraphrase Psalm 24 Languages: English Tune Title: MACHT HOCH DIE TÜR
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Author: Georg Weissel, 1590-1635; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Hymnal: LSB2006 #341 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.6.6 Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 First Line: Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Lyrics: 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates!
Behold, the King of glory waits.
The King of kings is drawing near;
The Savior of the world is here.
Life and salvation He doth bring;
Therefore rejoice and gladly sing.
To God the Father raise
Your joyful songs of praise.
2 A righteous Helper comes to thee;
His chariot is humility,
His kingly crown is holiness,
His scepter, pity in distress.
The end of all our woe He brings;
Therefore the earth is glad and sings.
To Christ the Savior raise
Your grateful hymns of praise.
3 How blest the land, the city blest,
Where Christ the ruler is confessed!
O peaceful hearts and happy homes
To whom this King in triumph comes!
The cloudless sun of joy is He
Who comes to set His people free.
To God the Spirit raise
Your happy shouts of praise.
4 Fling wide the portals of your heart;
Make it a temple set apart
From earthly use for heav'n's employ,
Adorned with prayer and love and joy.
So shall your Sov'reign enter in
And new and nobler life begin.
To God alone be praise
For word and deed and grace!
5 Redeemer, come and open wide
My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide!
O enter with Thy grace divine;
Thy face of mercy on me shine.
Thy Holy Spirit guide us on
Until our glorious goal is won.
Eternal praise and fame
We offer to Thy name.
Topics: Psalm paraphrase Psalm 24 Languages: English Tune Title: MILWAUKEE
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
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