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Hymn 125

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 419 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16 First Line: With joy we meditate the grace Lyrics: With joy we meditate the grace Of our High Priest above; His heart is made of tenderness, His bowels melt with love. Touched with a sympathy within, He knows our feeble frame; He knows what sore temptations mean, For he has felt the same. But spotless, innocent, and pure, The great Redeemer stood, While Satan's fiery darts he bore, And did resist to blood. He in the days of feeble flesh Poured out his cries and tears, And in his measure feels afresh What every member bears. [He'll never quench the smoking flax, But raise it to a flame; The bruised reed he never breaks, Nor scorns the meanest name.] Then let our humble faith address His mercy and his power; We shall obtain deliv'ring grace In the distressing hour.

Heb. 4:14-16: Where high the heav'nly temple stands

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 First Line: Where high the heav'nly temple stands Lyrics: Where high the heav’nly temple stands, The house of God not made with hands, A great High Priest our nature wears, The guardian of mankind appears. He who for men their surety stood, And poured on earth his precious blood, Pursues in heav’n his mighty plan, The Saviour and the friend of man. Though now ascended up on high, He bends on earth a brother’s eye; Partaker of the human name, He knows the frailty of our frame. Our fellow-suff’rer yet retains A fellow-feeling of our pains; And still remembers in the skies His tears, his agonies, and cries. In ev’ry pang that tends the heart, The Man of sorrows had a part; He sympathizes with our grief, And to the suff’rer sends relief. With boldness, therefore, at the throne, Let us make all our sorrows known; And ask the aids of heav’nly pow’r To help us in the evil hour.

Come, You Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,057 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 First Line: Come, you disconsolate, where'er you languish Lyrics: 1 Come, you disconsolate, where'er you languish; come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, in mercy saying, "Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot cure." 3 Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing forth from the throne of God, pure from above. Come to the feast prepared; come, ever knowing earth has no sorrows but heaven can remove. Topics: Bread of Life; Comfort & Encouragement; Invitation; Sickness & Health; Church and Mission; Afflictions; Assurance; Bread of Life; Comfort & Encouragement; Lord's Supper; Missions; New Creation; Sickness & Health Used With Tune: CONSOLATION (Webbe)

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph M. Scriven, 1819-86 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,697 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 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! Oh, what peace we often forfeit; Oh, 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: Spiritual Songs Used With Tune: CONVERSE

Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 612 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Lyrics: 1 Approach, my soul, the mercy seat where Jesus answers prayer; there humbly fall before his feet, for none can perish there. 2 Thy promise is my only plea; with this I venture nigh: thou callest burdened souls to thee, and such, O Lord, am I. 3 Bowed down beneath a load of sin, by Satan sorely pressed, by war without, and fears within, I come to thee for rest. 4 Be thou my shield and hiding place, that, sheltered near thy side, I may my fierce accuser face, and tell him thou hast died. 5 O wondrous love! to bleed and die, to bear the cross and shame, that guilty sinners, such as I, might plead thy gracious name! Used With Tune: DALEHURST

Behold the Throne of Grace!

Author: John Newton Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 307 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Lyrics: 1 Behold the throne of grace! The promise calls me near: there Jesus shows a smiling face, and waits to answer prayer. 2 My soul, ask what thou wilt; thou canst not be too bold; since his own blood for thee he spilt, what else can he withhold? 3 Thine image, Lord, bestow, thy presence and thy love; I ask to serve thee here below, and reign with thee above. 4 Teach me to live by faith; conform my will to thine; let me victorious be in death, and then in glory shine. Topics: Faith Living by Used With Tune: STATE STREET

Join All the Glorious Names

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 335 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14 First Line: Join all the glorious names of wisdom, love, and power Topics: Commitment; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ Lord; Jesus Christ Names; Praise of Jesus Christ

Before the Throne of God Above

Author: Charitie L. de Chenez, 1841-1923 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 56 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Lyrics: 1 Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea; A great High Priest, whose name is Love, Who ever lives and pleads for me. 2 My name is graven on His hands, My name is written on His heart; I know that while in heav'n He stands No tongue can bid me thence depart. 3 When Satan tempts me to despair, And tells me of the guilt within, Upward I look, and see Him there Who made an end of all my sin. 4 Because the sinless Savior died, My sinful soul is counted free; For God, the just, is satisfied To look on Him and pardon me. 5 Behold Him there! The risen Lamb! My perfect, spotless righteousness, The great unchangeable I AM, The King of glory and of grace! 6 At one with Him, I cannot die, My soul is purchased by His blood; My life is hid with Christ on high, With Christ, my Savior and my God. Used With Tune: DUNEDIN

How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,624 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14 Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; 'tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary rest. 3 Dear name! the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding place, my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King, my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought; but, when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 6 Till then I would thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of thy name refresh my soul in death. Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Devotion; Jesus Name; Jesus Names and images for Used With Tune: ST. PETER

Alleluia, sing to Jesus!

Author: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 214 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14 Lyrics: 1 Alleluia, sing to Jesus! his the sceptre, his the throne; alleluia, his the triumph, his the victory alone. Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood: 'Jesus, out of every nation, hath redeemed us by his blood.' 2 Alleluia, not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; alleluia, he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o'er, shall our hearts forget his promise, 'I am with you evermore'? 3 Alleluia, bread of angels, here on earth our food, our stay; alleluia, here the sinful flee to you from day to day. Intercessor, friend of sinners, earth's redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. 4 Alleluia, King eternal, Lord omnipotent we own; alleluia, born of Mary, earth your footstool, heaven your throne. As within the veil you entered, robed in flesh, our great high priest, here on earth both priest and victim in the eucharistic feast. 5 Alleluia, sing to Jesus! his the sceptre, his the throne; alleluia, his the triumph, his the victory alone. Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood: 'Jesus, out of every nation, hath redeemed us by his blood.' Topics: Christ Risen Ascension; Christian Year Ascension; Holy Communion; Jesus priesthood; Salvation and Redemption Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Forty days and forty nights

Author: George Smyttan (1822-1870); Francis Pott (1832-1909) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 157 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights thou wast fasting in the wild; forty days and forty nights tempted, and yet undefiled. 2 Sunbeams scorching day by day; chilly dewdrops nightly shed; prowling beasts about thy way; stones thy pillow; earth thy bed. 3 Shall not we thy sorrows share, learn thy discipline of will, and, like thee, by fast and prayer wrestle with the powers of ill? 4 And if Satan, vexing sore, flesh and spirit should assail, thou, his vanquisher before, wilt not suffer us to fail. 5 Watching, praying, struggling thus, victory ours at last shall be; angels minister to us as they ministered to thee. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Lent; Jesus temptations Used With Tune: AUS DER TIEFE (HEINLEIN)

There's a wideness in God's mercy

Author: F. W. Faber Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 901 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Gospel - Provided Used With Tune: OBERLIN

Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus

Author: Christopher M. Idle Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Lyrics: 1 Since our great high priest, Christ Jesus, bears the name above all names, reigning Son of God, surpassing other titles, powers, and claims since to heaven our Lord has passed, let us hold our witness fast! 2 Since we have a priest who suffered, knowing weakness, tears, and pain; who, like us, was tried and tempted; unlike us, without a stain since he shared our lowly place, let us boldly seek his grace! 3 Sacrifice and suffering over, now he sits at God's right hand, crowned with praise, no more an outcast, his preeminence long planned; such a great high priest we have, strong to help, supreme to save! 4 Love's example, hope's attraction, faith's beginning and its end, pioneer of our salvation, mighty advocate and friend: Jesus, now in glory raised, our ascended Lord, be praised! Topics: Intercession of Christ; Comfort & Encouragement; Suffering of Christ; Afflictions; Atonement; Comfort & Encouragement; Intercession of Christ; Suffering of Christ Used With Tune: ALL SAINTS (WEISSE FLAGGEN)

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks; Robert Lowry Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 979 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 First Line: I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord Refrain First Line: I need Thee, oh, I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine can peace afford. Refrain: I need Thee, oh, I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee; Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. 2 I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their pow’r when Thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, or life is vain. [Refrain] 4 I need Thee every hour; teach me Thy will; And Thy rich promises in me fulfill. [Refrain] 5 I need Thee every hour, most Holy One; Oh, make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Topics: Supplication Used With Tune: NEED (Lowry) Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Need_Thee_Every_Hour); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/i/n/ineedteh.htm); Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary (http://www.ccel.org/cceh/0003/x000379.htm); Anonymous/Unknown, Th

Father of Heaven, Whose Love Profound

Author: Edward Cooper, 1770-1833 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 241 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16 Topics: Lent (season); Salvation/Redemption; Trinity; Penitence Used With Tune: RIVAULX

Draw Near and Take

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) Meter: 10.10 Appears in 118 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16 First Line: Draw near and take the body of the Lord Lyrics: 1 Draw near and take the body of your Lord, and drink with faith the blood for you outpoured. 2 Saved by his body, hallowed by his blood, with souls refreshed, we give our thanks to God. 3 Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son, by his dear cross and blood the victory won. 4 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere, and take the pledges of salvation here. 5 The Lord in this world rules his saints, and shields; to all believers life eternal yields; 6 with heavenly bread makes those who hunger whole; gives living waters to the thirsting soul. 8 Before your presence, Lord, all people bow. In this your feast of love be with us now. Topics: liturgical Communion Songs; Eucharist; Water Used With Tune: SONG 46 Text Sources: Latin (Sancti, venite, 7th cent.

Christ Is Alive!

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 First Line: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Lyrics: 1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. The cross stands empty to the sky. Let streets and homes with praises ring. Love, drowned in death, shall never die. 2 Christ is alive! No longer bound to distant years in Palestine, but saving, healing, here and now and touching every place and time. 3 Not throned afar, remotely high, untouched, unmoved by human pains, but daily, in the midst of life, our Savior in the Godhead reigns. 4 In every insult, rift, and war, where color, scorn or wealth divide, Christ suffers still, yet loves the more, and lives, where even hope has died. 5 Christ is alive, and comes to bring good news to this and every age, till earth and sky and ocean ring with joy, with justice, love, and praise. Topics: Cross of Christ; Easter Season; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Ever-living; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Justice; Social Concerns Used With Tune: TRURO

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: William W. Walford, 1772-1850 Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,301 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, that calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter's snare by your return, sweet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, the joys I feel, the bliss I share of those whose anxious spirits burn with strong desires for your return! With such I hasten to the place where God my Savior shows his face, and gladly take my station there, and wait for you, sweet hour of prayer. 3 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, your wings shall my petition bear to him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless. And since he bids me seek his face, believe his Word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my every care, and wait for you, sweet hour of prayer. Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges; Godfrey Thring Appears in 798 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 Lyrics: 1 Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! how the heav'nly anthem drowns All music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King Thro' all eternity. 2 Crown Him the Son of God Before the worlds began, And ye, who tread where He hath trod, Crown Him the Son of Man; Who every grief hath known that wrings the human breast, And takes and bears them for His own, That all in Him may rest. 3 Crown Him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o'er the grave, And rose victorious in the strife For those He came to save; His glories now we sing, Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring, And lives that death may die. 4 Crown Him the Lord of love! Behold His hands and side, Those wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified: All hail, Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me: Thy praise and glory shall not fail Thro'out eternity. Amen. Topics: Adoration; Christ Kingship and Reign; Christ Suffering; Cross of Christ; Praise of Christ; Adoration; Christ Kingship and Reign; Christ Suffering; Cross of Christ; Praise of Christ Used With Tune: [Crown Him with many crowns]

Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us

Author: James Edmeston Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 356 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 Lyrics: 1 Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us O'er the world's tempestuous sea; Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, For we have no help but Thee, Yet possessing every blessing, If our God our Father be. 2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us; All our weakness Thou dost know; Thou didst tread this earth before us; Thou didst feel its keenest woe; Lone and dreary, faint and weary, Thru the desert Thou didst go. 3 Spirit of our God, descending, Fill our hearts with heavenly joy; Love with every passion blending, Pleasure that can never cloy; Thus provided, pardoned, guided, Nothing can our peace destroy. Amen. Topics: God Grace; God Guide; God Leader; Pilgrimage of life; Trinity, The Holy; Life in Christ Pilgrimage and Guidance of Life Used With Tune: DULCE CARMEN (CORINTH)

And Can It Be

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 286 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 First Line: And can it be that I should gain Refrain First Line: Amazing love! How can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain– for me, who caused his bitter death? Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me? 2 He left his Father's throne above– so free, so infinite his grace– emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race! What mercy this, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me! [Refrain] 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night. Your sunrise turned that night to day; I woke– the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off, your voice I knew; I rose, went out, and followed you. [Refrain] 4 No condemnation now I dread, for Christ, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life; Freedom; Jesus Christ Blood of; Jesus Christ Death; Love God's Love for Us; Mercy; Testimony/Witness; Elements of Worship Forgiviness and Grace Used With Tune: SAGINA

Lord, Who Throughout

Author: Claudia F. Hernaman Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 86 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16 First Line: Lord, who throughout these forty days Lyrics: 1 Lord, who throughout these forty days for us didst fast and pray, teach us with you to mourn our sins and close by you to stay. 2 As you with Satan did contend, and did the victory win, O give us strength in you to fight, in you to conquer sin. 3 As you did hunger and did thirst, so teach us, gracious Lord, to die to self, and so to live by your most holy Word. 4 And thro' these days of penitence, and thro' your Passiontide, forevermore, in life and death, O Lord, with us abide. 5 Abide with us, that through this life of doubts and hope and pain, an Easter of unending joy we may at last attain! Topics: Doubts; Jesus Christ Temptation; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Self-Denial Used With Tune: LAND OF REST

Jesus, tempted in the desert

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. (b. 1923) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Christian Year Lent; Jesus temptations Used With Tune: EBENEZER (TON-Y-BOTEL)

Cuando Te Quiero Más

Author: H. C. Ball Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 First Line: Cuando te quiero cerca tú estás Used With Tune: [Cuando te quiero cerca tú estás]

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 2,278 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 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, each other's burdens bear; and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. 4 From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity. Topics: Fellowship Used With Tune: DENNIS

Proclamemos la Palabra

Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:12 First Line: Si alguno habla, hable conforme a las palabras de Dios Topics: Biblia; Bible

Come Now, Almighty King

Author: Anon. Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,794 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:12 Lyrics: 1 Come now, Almighty King, Help us your name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all glorious, Ever victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of Days. 2 Come now, Incarnate Word, Our just and mighty Lord, Our prayer attend: Come, and your people bless, And give your word success; Strengthen our righteousness, Savior and Friend. 3 Come, Holy Comforter, Your sacred witness bear In this glad hour: To us your grace impart, And rule in ev'ry heart! Never from us depart, Spirit of pow'r. 4 To the great One in Three, Eternal praises be Forevermore! Your sov'reign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore! Topics: Praise; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundasy and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Trinity Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN

From every stormy wind that blows

Author: Stowell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,285 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 Lyrics: 1 From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat: 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads-- A place than all beside more sweet: It is the blood-bought mercy-seat. 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. 4 Ah! whither could we flee for aid, When tempted, desolate, dismayed? Or how the hosts of hell defeat, Had suffering saints no mercy-seat? 5 There, there, on eagle's wings we soar, And sin and sense seem all no more; And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy-seat. 6 Oh, let my hand forget her skill, My tongue be silent, cold and still, This bounding heart forget to beat, If I forget thy mercy-seat. Topics: Prayer; The Mercy-Seat

Pass Me Not

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 913 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 First Line: Pass me not, O gentle Savior Refrain First Line: Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry! Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior-- Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Chorus: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou are calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. (Chorus) 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. (Chorus) 4 Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life to me! Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heav’n but Thee. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Savior; Prayer Hymns of; Christ Savior; Prayer Hymns of Used With Tune: [Pass me not, O gentle Savior]

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer Appears in 730 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-15 Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin, Each vict’ry will help you Some other to win; Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. Chorus: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you, He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain, God’s name hold in rev’rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true, Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. (Chorus) 3 To him that o’ercometh God giveth a crown, Thro' faith we will conquer, Though often cast down; He, who is our Savior, Our strength will renew, Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. (Chorus) Topics: Admonition; Admonition Used With Tune: [Yield not to temptation]

I Know That My Redeemer Lives!

Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 470 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives! What joy this blest assurance 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 exalted, throned above; he lives to rule his church in love. 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, my kind, wise, heavenly 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! 5 He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my Saviour, still the same; what joy this blest assurance gives: I know that my Redeemer lives! Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

Once in Royal David's City

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 408 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 Lyrics: 1 Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child. 2 He came down to earth from heaven who is God and Lord of all, and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall: with the poor and meek and lowly lived on earth our Savior holy. 3 For he is our childhood's pattern, day by day like us he grew, he was little, weak, and helpless, tears and smiles like us he knew: and he feels for all our sadness, and he shares in all our gladness. 4 And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love; for that child, so dear and gentle, is our Lord in heaven above, and he leads his children on to the place where he has gone. Topics: Biblical Persons; Biblical Persons David; Children’s Hymns; Christmas Season Used With Tune: IRBY

O God of Bethel, by whose hand

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 378 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 Lyrics: 1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand thy people still are fed, who through this weary pilgrimage hast all our fathers led; 2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present before thy throne of grace; God of our fathers, be the God of their succeeding race. 3 Through each perplexing path of life our wandering footsteps guide; give us each day our daily bread, and raiment fit provide. 4 O spread thy covering wings around till all our wanderings cease, and at our Father's loved abode our souls arrive in peace. Topics: Proper 11 Year A; Proper 15 Year C Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 226 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels in chorus sang as they welcomed his birth, “Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth.” [Refrain:] Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard. 2 Fasting alone in the desert, tell of the days that are past; how for our sins He was tempted, yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of his labor, tell of the sorrow he bore, he was despised and afflicted, homeless, rejected and poor. (Refrain) 3 Tell of the cross where they nailed him, writhing in anguish and pain; tell of the grave where they laid him, tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender clearer than ever I see; stay, let me weep while you whisper, "Love paid the ransom for me." (Refrain) Topics: Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Temptation; Love God’s Love for Us Used With Tune: STORY OF JESUS

There Is No Sorrow, Lord, Too Slight

Author: Jane Fox Crewdson Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 90 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 Topics: The Christian Life; Christian Maturity Trust And Confidence

Our ascended Priest

Author: Rev. Alexander Pirie ( —1804) Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 First Line: Come, let us join in songs of praise Topics: Christ High Priest; Christ Humanity of; Christ Love of; Christ Mediator; Christ Priest; Christ Prophet; Praise To Christ

I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art

Author: Elizabeth Lee Smith (1817-1898); John Calvin (1509-1564) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 Lyrics: 1 I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art, my only Trust and Saviour of my heart, who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take. 2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, reigning omnipotent in every place: so come, O King, and our whole being sway; shine on us with the light of thy pure day. 3 Thou art the life, by which alone we live, and all our substance and our strength receive; comfort us by thy faith and by thy power, and give us strength in every trying hour. 4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, no harshness hast thou, and no bitterness: oh, grant to us the grace we find in thee, that we may dwell in perfect unity. 5 Our hope is in no other save in thee; our faith is built upon thy promise free; Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure, that in thy strength we evermore endure. Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; Assurance; Nurture Used With Tune: TAKE UP THE SONG

The Lord Ascendeth Up on High

Author: Arthur T. Russell Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14 Lyrics: 1 The Lord ascendeth up on high, the Lord hath triumphed gloriously, in power and might excelling; the grave and hell are captive led, lo! he returns, our glorious Head, to his eternal dwelling. 2 The heavens with joy receive their Lord, by saints, by angel hosts adored; O day of exultation! O earth, adore thy glorious King! His rising, his ascension sing with grateful adoration! 3 Our great High Priest hath gone before, now on his church his grace to pour; and still his love he giveth; O may our hearts to him ascend; may all within us upward tend to him who ever liveth! Used With Tune: ASCENDIT DEUS

God Is Love, let Heaven Adore Him

Author: Timothy Rees Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 Topics: God the Father Love and Mercy; Adoration of God; God Final Victory; Love God’s Love for Us; Sin; Sorrow Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

In You Is Gladness

Author: Johann Lindemann; Catherine Winkworth Meter: Irregular Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Lyrics: 1 In you is gladness amid all sadness, Jesus, sunshine of my heart. By you are given the gifts of heaven; you the true Redeemer are. Our hearts you waken, we're not forsaken; who trusts you surely has built securely and stands forever: Alleluia! Our hearts are pleading, your presence needing, living or dying, on Christ relying now and forever: Alleluia! 2 If he is ours, we fear no powers not of sin or death or night. He knows our troubles, our pain and struggles; he upholds us by his might. Wherefore the story tell of his glory with heart and voices; all heaven rejoices in him forever: Alleluia! We shout for gladness away, all sadness! love him and praise him, and still shall raise him glad hymns forever: Alleluia! Topics: New Year - Old Year; Praise & Adoration; Walk with God; Alleluias; Assurance; Lord's Supper; Missions; New Year - Old Year; Praise & Adoration; Providence; Walk with God; Witness Used With Tune: IN DIR IST FREUDE

When Jesus Came to Jordan

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan to be baptized by John, he did not come for pardon but as the sinless one. He came to share repentance with all who mourn their sins, to speak the vital sentence with which good news begins. 2 He came to share temptation, our utmost woe and loss, for us and our salvation to die upon the cross. So when the dove descended on him, the Son of Man, the hidden years had ended, the age of grace began. 3 Come, Holy Spirit, aid us to keep the vows we make; this very day invade us, and ev'ry bondage break. Come, give our lives direction, the gift we covet most: to share the resurrection that leds to Pentecost. Topics: Jesus Christ Baptism Used With Tune: MUNICH

Praise the one who breaks the darkness

Author: Rusty Edwards (b. 1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 19 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:12 Lyrics: 1 Praise the One who breaks the darkness with a liberating light. Praise the One who frees the prisoners turning blindness into sight. Praise the One who preached the Gospel, curing every dread disease, calming storms, and feeding thousands with the very bread of peace. 2 Praise the One who blessed the children with a strong yet gentle word. Praise the One who drove out demons with a piercing, two-edged sword. Praise the One who brings cool water to the desert's burning sand: From this well comes living water, quenching thirst in every land. 3 Praise the one true love incarnate, Christ, who suffered in our place. Jesus died and rose for many that we may know God by grace. Let us sing for joy and gladness, seeing what our God has done. Praise the one redeeming glory, praise the One who makes us one. Topics: Life in Christ Christ Incarnate - Public Ministry; Praise Used With Tune: JOEL

Christ, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle

Author: D. Elton Trueblood Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:12 Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Renewal; Spiritual Conflict; Courage; Holy Spirit Baptism of ; Social Concerns Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY

Womb of life, and source of being

Author: Ruth C. Duck (b. 1947) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; The Being of God Holy and One; God in daily living; God in Trinity; Jesus Word of God Used With Tune: LADUE CHAPEL

Though hope desert my heart

Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:15 Topics: Life in Christ Christ Risen - Reign and Priesthood; Assurance; Despair and Trouble; Freedom and Liberation Used With Tune: CALABRIA

How Sure the Scriptures Are!

Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:12 First Line: How sure the Scriptures are Lyrics: 1 How sure the Scriptures are! God's vital, urgent word, as true as steel, and far more sharp than any sword: so deep and fine, at his control they pierce where soul and spirit join. 2 They test each human thought, refining like a fire; they measure what we ought to do and to desire: For God know all--exposed it lies before his eyes to whom we call. 3 Let those who hear his voice confronting them today, reject the tempting choice of doubting or delay: For God speaks still--his word is clear, so let us hear and do his will! Topics: Assurance; God Judge; Judgment; Holy Scriptures Used With Tune: DARWALL

Heb. 4:14-16: Jesus, the Son of God, who once

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 First Line: Jesus, the Son of God, who once Lyrics: Jesus, the Son of God, who once for us his life resigned, Now lives in heav’n, our great High Priest, and never-dying friend. Through life, through death, let us to him with constancy adhere; Faith shall supply new strength, and hope shall banish ev’ry fear. To human weakness not severe is our High Priest above; His heart o’erflows with tenderness, his bowels melt with love. 146 With sympathetic feelings touched, he knows our feeble frame; He knows what sore temptations are, for he has felt the same. But though he felt temptation’s pow’r, unconquered he remained; Nor, ‘midst the frailty of our frame, by sin was ever stained. As, in the days of feeble flesh, he poured forth cries and tears; So, though exalted, still he feels what ev’ry Christian bears. Then let us, with a filial heart, come boldly to the throne Of grace supreme, to tell our griefs, and all our wants make known: That mercy we may there obtain for sins and errors past, And grace to help in time of need, while days of trial last.

Amazing Grace

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,430 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 First Line: Amazing grace--how sweet the sound (Sublime gracia del Señor) Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace--how sweet the sound-- That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see! 2 The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. 3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; His grace has brought me safe thus far, His grace will lead me home. 4 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail And mortal life shall cease, Amazing grace shall then prevail In heaven's joy and peace. 5 When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we’d first begun. Topics: Spiritual Songs Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN Text Sources: A Collection of Sacred Ballads, Richmond, 1790, st. 5; ¡Cantad al Señor!, 1991, Spanish tr.

Hail, Thou once despised Jesus!

Author: John Bakewell Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 624 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Son - Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: ST. ANDREW'S

Blessings of prayer

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 525 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 First Line: What various hindrances we meet Topics: Means of Grace Prayer and Intercession

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