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O Spring of life, creative power sharing

Author: Clifford Howell, S.J. Appears in 1 hymnal Used With Tune: [O Spring of life, creative power sharing]

O perfect Love, all human thought transcending

Author: Dorothy F. Gurney, 1858-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 236 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne, that theirs may be the love which knows no ending, whom thou for evermore dost join in one. 2 O perfect Life, be thou their full assurance of tender charity and steadfast faith, of patient hope, and quiet brave endurance, with childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death. 3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow, grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife; and to life's day the glorious unknown morrow that dawns upon eternal love and life. Topics: Marriage Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY

We Trust in You, Our Shield

Author: Edith G. Cherry, 19th C. Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: We trust in you, our shield and our defender Lyrics: 1 We trust in you, our shield and our defender; we do not fight alone against the foe: strong in your strength, safe in your keeping tender, we trust in you, and in your name we go. 2 We trust in you, O captain of salvation-- in your dear name, all other names above: Jesus, our righteousness, our sure foundation, our prince of glory and our king of love. 3 We go in faith, our own great weakness feeling, and needing more each day your grace to know; yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing, "We trust in you, and in your name we go." 4 We trust in you, our shield and our defender: yours is the battle--yours shall be the praise! When passing through the gates of dazzling splendor, victors, we rest in you through endless days. Topics: Jesus Christ Deliverer; Assurance; Commitment; Believing Faith; Jesus Christ Deliverer; Jesus Christ Names; Jesus Christ Final Victory; Trust Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:47 Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY

My Lord, My Master

Author: Jaques Bridane, 1701-1767 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 34 hymnals First Line: My Lord, my Master, at Thy feet adoring Topics: Christ Suffering and Death Scripture: John 19:35 Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY

Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh

Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe Appears in 344 hymnals Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY

O For the Peace Which Floweth

Author: Mrs. Jane Crewdson Appears in 69 hymnals First Line: O for the peace which floweth like a river Used With Tune: [O for the peace which floweth like a river]

O King of saints, we give thee praise and glory

Author: M. A. Thomson Appears in 8 hymnals Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY

And now, beloved Lord, thy soul resigning

Author: Eliza Sibbald Alderson, 1818-1889 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1 And now, beloved Lord, thy soul resigning into thy Father’s arms with conscious will, calmly, with reverend grace, thy head inclining, the throbbing brow and labouring breast grow still. 2 Freely thy life thou yieldest, meekly bending e’en to the last beneath our sorrows’ load, yet, strong in death, in perfect peace commending, thy spirit to thy Father and thy God. 3 Sweet Saviour, in mine hour of mortal anguish, when ear grows dim, and round me falls the night, O breathe thy peace, as flesh and spirit languish; at that dread eventide let there be light. 4 To thy dear cross turn thou my eyes in dying; lay but my fainting head upon thy breast; those outstretched arms receive my latest sighing— and then, O then, thine everlasting rest. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Good Friday Scripture: Luke 23:46 Used With Tune: STRENGTH AND STAY