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On Judah's plains as shepherds kept

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: ELHW1908 #37b (1908) Tune Title: COWPER Lyrics: 1 On Judah’s plains as shepherds kept, Watch o'er their flocks by night, The angel of the Lord appeared, Clad in celestial light. 2 Awe-struck the vision they regard, Appalled with trembling fear; When thus a cherub-voice divine Breathed sweetly on their ear: 3 “Shepherds of Judah! cease your fears, And calm your troubled mind; Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. 4 “This day Almighty Love fulfills Its great eternal word; This day is born in Bethlehem A Savior, Christ the Lord. 5 There shall you find the heav'nly babe In humblest weeds arrayed; All meanly wrapped in swaddling clothes, And in a manger laid. 6 He ceased, and sudden all around Appeared a radiant throng Of angels, praising God, and thus They sang their choral song: 7 "Glory to God, from whom on high All gracious mercies flow! Who sends His heav’n-descended peace To dwell with man below." Topics: The Church Year Christmas Languages: English

There is a fountain filled with blood

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: ELHW1908 #479 (1908) Tune Title: COWPER (Fountain) Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged neath that flood Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there have I, as vile as he, Wash all my sins away! 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 4 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue, Lies silent in the grave. Topics: The Church Year Passion Languages: English

Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden

Author: Carl Heinrich von Bogatzky; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: ELHW1908 #190 (1908) Tune Title: CRASSELIUS (Dir, dir, Jehovah, will ich singen) Lyrics: 1 Wake, Spirit, who in times now olden Didst fire the watchmen of the Church's youth, And them 'gainst ev'ry foe embolden, To witness day and night th'eternal truth, Whose voices through the world are ringing still, And bringing hosts to know and do Thy will: 2 Soon may that fire from heaven be lent us, That swift from land to land its flame may leap! Soon, Lord, that priceless boon be sent us Of faithful servants, fit for Thee to reap The harvest of the soul,--look down and view How great the harvest, but the laborers few. 3 Lord, to our earnest prayer now hearken, The prayer we offer at Thy Son's command; For, lo! while storms around us darken, Thy children's hearts are stirr'd in every land, To cry for help, with fervent soul, to Thee; O hear us, Lord, and speak: "Thus let it be!" 4 O speedily that help be granted! Send forth evangelists, in spirit strong, Armed with Thy Word, a host undaunted, Bold to attack the rule of ancient wrong, And let them all the earth for Thee reclaim, To be Thy kingdom and to know Thy name! 5 Grant that for which Thy people calleth! Send down Thy promised Spirit, Lord, in might, Before whom every barrier falleth, And let it thus at evening-time be light; O! rend the heavens, and make Thy presence felt, The chains that bind us at Thy touch would melt. 6 Let Zion's paths lie waste no longer, Remove the hindrances that there have lain, And let Thy Word go forth to conquer; Destroy false doctrine, root out notions vain, Set free from hirelings, let the Church and school Bloom as a garden 'neath Thy prospering rule Topics: The Catechism The Church; Eighth Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

To Thee, O Lord, will I sing praises

Author: Bartholomaüs Crasselius; Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: ELHW1908 #216 (1908) Tune Title: CRASSELIUS (Dir, dir, Jehovah, will ich singen) Lyrics: 1 To Thee, O Lord, will I sing praises, For where is found a glorious God like Thee? To Thee my heart its anthem raises, O give Thy quick'ning Spirit's aid to me, That I may sing in Jesus' name alone, In strains which find acceptance at Thy throne. 2 To Thy dear Son, O Father, lead me, That He again to Thee may lead my soul; Thy Spirit in green pastures feed me, And all my powers of heart and mind control, That I may sing in praise of Thee, and never cease. 3 Grant me, O Lord, this priceless treasure, Then shall my humble worship grateful be; Then beautiful will be the measure With which in heart and truth I worship Thee; Then near to Thee Thy Spirit shall me bring, And I a worthy psalm of praise shall sing. 4 For He can intercede with groanings, Which my poor tongue is powerless to express; He comes to soothe my cheerless moanings, And with the prayer of faith my soul to bless: Makes me joint-heir with Christ of wealth on high, And bids me ever, Abba, Father! cry. 5 Thine eye with tenderness beholds me, When by the Spirit's power my cry ascends; Thine arm with gentleness enfolds me, And all Thy love to meet and bless me bends, E'er ready all my wishes to fulfill, Which upward rise according to Thy will. 6 And what to ask Thy Spirit teaches, Must ever with Thy holy will accord; My soul in Jesus' name beseeches, And therefore wilt Thou every gift afford; I am in Him Thine own dear child and heir, And grace for grace receive to crown my prayer. 7 How richly this assurance blesses! With comfort, peace, and joy, it fills my heart; I know that Thou whom faith addresses, Each needful gift wilt graciously impart, And more than I can ask or understand Thou shower'st me more than I can ask or understand 8 I ask in Jesus' name, believing, Who ever intercede in heaven for me; Through Him each perfect gift receiving, In whom is Yea whate'er I ask of Thee: How blest am I! my soul forever bless The name of Him who grants such happiness! Topics: The Catechism Prayer; Sunday after Christmas; Eighth Sunday after Trinity; Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

The Church above forever rings

Hymnal: ELHW1908 #132 (1908) Tune Title: CREATION Lyrics: 1 The Church above forever rings With praises of the King of kings; Forever there, on harps divine, Thy hymn th' eternal One in Trine; We here below the strain prolong, And faintly echo Zion's song. 2 O Lord of Lords invisible! With Thy pure light this temple fill, And hither, when invoked, descend; Here to Thy people's prayer attend: Here, in their hearts forevermore, The Spirit's quick'ning graces pour. 3 Here may the faithful, day by day, In humble adoration pray; And here receive from Thy dear love The blessings of that home above, Till, loosened from this mortal chain, Its everlasting joys they gain. Topics: The Church Year Church Dedication Languages: English

Lord of the harvest! Thee we hail

Author: Rev. John Hampden Gurney Hymnal: ELHW1908 #140 (1908) Tune Title: CREATION Lyrics: 1 Lord of the harvest! Thee we hail! Thine ancient promise doth not fail; The varying seasons haste their round; With goodness all our years are crowned; Our thanks we pay, this festal day, O let our hearts in tune be found. 2 Lord of harvest! all is Thine: The rains that fall, the suns that shine, The seed once hidden in the ground, The skill that makes our fruits abound: New ev'ry year Thy gifts appear; New praises from our lips shall sound. 3 Immortal honor, endless fame, Attend th' Almighty Father's name; Like honor to th' Incarnate Son, Who for lost man redemption won, And equal praise We thankful raise To Thee, blest Spirit! with them One. Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

My faith securely buildeth

Author: Paul Gerhardt; John Kelly Hymnal: ELHW1908 #414 (1908) Tune Title: CRUCIFIX Lyrics: 1 My faith securely buildeth On Christ who shed His blood; This, and this only, yieldeth The true eternal good. The life that my soul liveth, Finds nothing on the earth; What Christ, the Savior, giveth Of all our love is worth. 2 No angel, nought that gladdens, No throne nor majesty, No love, nor aught that saddens, No grief nor misery, Nor aught that man discovers, Now be it small or great, From Thee, my heavenly Lover's Embrace can separate. 3 My heart with joy is springing, And sad I cannot be; 'Tis full of joy and singing, The sunshine doth it see. The Sun that looks with pleasure On me is Christ my King; The glory beyond measure That waits me, makes me sing. Topics: First Sunday after Easter; Fourth Sunday after Trinity; Fifth Sunday after Easter; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Cross and Consolation; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Cross and Consolation Languages: English

Watchman! tell us of the night

Author: Sir John Bowring, LL. D., 1792-1872 Hymnal: ELHW1908 #472 (1908) Tune Title: DAY OF PROMISE Lyrics: 1 Watchman! tell us of the night, What its signs of promise are! Trav'ler! o’er yon mountain’s height See that glory beaming star! Watchman! does its beauteous ray Aught of hope or joy foretell? Trav'ler! yes, it brings the day, Promised day of Israel. 2 Watchman! tell us of the night; Higher yet that star ascends! Trav'ler, blessedness and light, Peace and truth its course portends! Watchman! will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth? Traveler! ages are its own; See, it bursts o’er all the earth! 3 Watchman! tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn; Trav'ler, darkness takes its flight; Doubt and terror are withdrawn! Watchman! let thy wanderings cease; Hie thee to thy quiet home; Trav'ler, lo! the Prince of Peace, Lo! the Son of God is come! Topics: The Church Year Advent Languages: English

All glory be to God on high

Author: Nicolaus Decius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: ELHW1908 #1 (1908) Tune Title: DECIUS (Allein Gott in der Hoch sei Ehr) Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on high, Who hath our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The feud at last is ended? God showeth His good will toward men, And peace shall dwell 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 power o'er all things reigns, Done is whate'er Thy will ordains; Blest we that Thou art Ruler! 3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, Son of Thy heavenly Father, O Thou who hast our peace restored And straying 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 power availing Avert our woes and calm our dread; For us the Savior's blood was shed, We trust in Thee to save us! Topics: The Church Year Opening of Service Languages: English

O death, where is thy cruel sting?

Author: Georg Weissel; Justus Gesenius Hymnal: ELHW1908 #80 (1908) Tune Title: DECIUS (Allein Gott in der Hoch sei Ehr) Lyrics: 1 O death! where is thy cruel sting? O grave! where is thy power? What harm to us can Satan bring Though threatening to devour? Thanks be to God! of glorious might, Who conquered for us in this fight Through Jesus Christ our Captain. 2 How fiercely the arch-serpent raged, When Christ his might contested? Yet Christ, though all hell's hosts engaged, Their prowess from them wrested. And though the serpent pricked His heel, Yet was he made its weight to feel; His hear is bruised forever. 3 And now Christ comes to life again, And breaks death's chain asunder; He binds the foe, takes hell amain, And wrests from him his plunder. No power an stay the Victor's march, He enters the triumphal arch:-- All must succumb before Him. 4 A death to death, to hell a pest, Christ is become by dying; Still Satan rages without rest With murd'rous will and lying. And since he cannot come with might, He turns accuser, day and night; But judged, he stands rejected. 5 The Lord's right hand, His holy arm, The victory retaineth; No might of foes can Him disarm, The glory His remaineth. Now sin and Satan, death and hell, Are ousted from their citadel; Their wrath is fierce, yet pow'rless. 6 The Christ of God, God's Son was dead; But lo, He ever liveth! As He arose, our living Head, So life to us He giveth. Now, who believes on Jesus' Word From death and grave shall be restored, And live, e'en though he dieth. 7 He who with Christ arises here By faith and daily sorrow, The second death need never fear: Heaven's his eternal morrow. Death's swallowed up in victory And life and immortality Are brought to light by Jesus. 8 Forgiveness, peace, joy, righteousness, On earth and there in heaven-- These are the Easter-spoils that bless The hearts to Jesus given. So we, His heirs, wait patiently Until our bodies fashioned by Like His own glorious body. 9 The ancient dragon, with his brood, Is hurled to degradation; They lay a mock, with scorn subdued, When Christ rose with salvation. The gain of our triumphant Head Is ours, His members; hence we dread No more the serpent's power. 10 O Death! where is thy cruel sting? O grave! where is thy power? What harm to us can Satan bring Though threatening to devour? Thanks be to God! of glorious might, Who conquered for us in this fight Through Jesus Christ our Captain. Topics: The Church Year Easter; Easter Day Languages: English

Had God not come,may Israel say

Author: Dr. Martin Luther; Richard Massie Hymnal: ELHW1908 #145 (1908) Tune Title: DECIUS (Allein Gott in der Hoch sei Ehr) Lyrics: 1 Had God not come, may Israel say, Had God not come to aid us, Our enemies on that sad day Would surely have dismayed us; A remnant now, and handful small, Held in contempt and scorn by all, Who cruelly oppress us. 2 Their furious wrath, did God permit, Would quickly have consumed us, And in the deep and yawning pit With life and limb entombed us; Like men o'er whom dark waters roll, The streams had gone e'en o'er our soul, And mightily o'erwhelmed us. 3 Thanks be to God, who from the pit Snatched us, when it was gaping: Our souls, like birds that break the net, To the blue sky escaping; The snare is broken—we are free! The Lord our Helper praised be, The God of earth and heaven. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Languages: English

The mouth of fools doth God confess

Author: Dr. Martin Luther; Richard Massie Hymnal: ELHW1908 #146 (1908) Tune Title: DECIUS (Allein Gott in der Hoch sei Ehr) Lyrics: 1 The mouth of fools doth God confess, But while their lips draw nigh Him Their heart is full of wickedness, And all their deeds deny Him. Corrupt are they, and ev'ry one Abominable deeds hath done; There is not one well-doer. 2 The Lord looked from His high tower On all mankind below Him To see if any owned His power, Who truly sought to know Him; Who all their understanding bent To search His holy Word, intent To do His will in earnest. 3 But none there was who walked with God, For all aside had slidden, Delusive paths of folly trod, And followed lusts forbidden; Not one there was who practiced good, Though many deemed, in haughty mood, Their deeds to God were pleasing. 4 How long, by folly blindly led, Will ye oppress the needy And eat my people up like bread? So fierce are ye and greedy! In God they put no trust at all, Nor will on Him in trouble call, But be their own providers. 5 Therefore their heart is never still, A falling leaf dismays them, God is with him who doth His will, Who trusts Him and obeys Him; But ye the poor man's hope despise, And mock him when he humbly cries That God is his sure comfort. 6 Who shall to Israel’s outcast race From Zion bring salvation? God will Himself at length show grace, And loose the captive nation; That will He do by Christ their King; Let Jacob then be glad and sing And Israel be joyful. Topics: The Church Year Reformation Languages: English

God moves in a mysterious way

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: ELHW1908 #175 (1908) Tune Title: DEDHAM Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sov'reign will. 3 Ye fearful saints! fresh courage take: The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding ev'ry hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain; God is his own interpreter, And He will make it plain. Topics: The Catechism Works and Attributes of God; Second Sunday after Epiphany; Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

Jerusalem! my happy home!

Author: F. B. P., 16th Century; David Dickson Hymnal: ELHW1908 #466b (1908) Tune Title: DEDHAM Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem! my happy home! Name ever dear to me! When shall my labors have an end, In joy and peace and thee? 2 When shall these eyes thy heav'n-built walls And pearly gates behold? Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold? 3 There happier bow'rs than Eden’s bloom, Nor sin nor sorrow know: Blest seats! through rude and stormy scenes, I onward press to you. 4 Why should I shrink at pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay? I’ve Canaan’s goodly land in view, And realms of endless day. 5 Apostles, martyrs, prophets, there Around my Savior stand; And soon my friends in Christ below, Will join the glorious band. 6 Jerusalem! my happy home! My soul still pants for Thee; Then shall my labors have an end, When I thy joys shall see. Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Eternity; Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Eternity; Ascension Day Languages: English

Father of Glory! to Thy Name

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: ELHW1908 #117 (1908) Tune Title: DENFIELD (Azmon) Lyrics: 1 Father of Glory! to Thy Name Immortal praise we give, Who dost an act of grace proclaim, And bid us rebels live. 2 Immortal honor to the Son, Who makes Thine anger cease; Our lives He ransomed with His own, And died to make our peace. 3 To Thy Almighty Spirit be Immortal glory given, Whose teachings brings us near to Thee, And trains us up for heaven. 4 Let men, with their united voice, Adore th'eternal God, And spread His honors and their joys, Through nations far abroad. 5 Let faith, and love, and duty join, One grateful song to raise; Let saints in earth and heav'n combine In harmony and praise. Topics: The Church Year Trinity; Trinity Sunday Languages: English

We sing th' almighty pow'r of God

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: ELHW1908 #167 (1908) Tune Title: DENFIELD (Azmon) Lyrics: 1 We sing th' almighty power of God Who made the mountains rise, Who spread the flowing seas abroad And built the lofty skies. 2 We sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines, too, at His command, And all the stars obey. 3 We sing the goodness of the Lord, Who fills the earth with food; Who formed His creatures by a word, And then pronounced them good. 4 Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, Where'er we turn our eyes, Whether we view the ground we tread, Or gaze upon the skies! 5 But far more glorious is Thy grace Revealed in Christ, Thy Son, In whom we see a Father's face And worship at His throne. Topics: The Catechism Works and Attributes of God; Quinquagesima; Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

The day is past and gone

Author: John Leland Hymnal: ELHW1908 #317 (1908) Tune Title: DENNIS Lyrics: 1 The day is past and gone, The ev'ning shades appear; O may I ever keep in mind, The night of death draws near. 2 Lord keep me safe this night, Secure from all my fears: May angels guard me while I sleep, Till morning light appears. 3 And when I early rise, And view th' unwearied sun, May I set out to win the prize, And after glory run: 4 That when my days are past, And I from time remove, Lord I may in Thy bosom rest, The bosom of Thy love. Topics: The Catechism Evening Languages: English

Blest be Thy love, dear Lord

Author: John Austin Hymnal: ELHW1908 #404 (1908) Tune Title: DENNIS Lyrics: 1 Blest be Thy love, dear Lord, That taught us this sweet way, Only to love Thee for Thyself, And for that love obey. 2 O Thou, our soul's chief Hope! We to Thy mercy fly; What'er we are, Thou canst protect, What'er we need, supply. 3 Whether we sleep or wake, To Thee we both resign; The darkest night is as the day, If Thy light on us shine. 4 Whether we live or die, Both we submit to Thee; In death we live as well as life, If Thine in faith we be. Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness Languages: English

Day of wrath, that Day of mourning!

Author: Thomas of Celano, 14th Century; Dr. William Josiah Irons Hymnal: ELHW1908 #460 (1908) Tune Title: DIES IRAE Lyrics: 1 Day of wrath, that Day of mourning! See fulfilled the prophets' warning, Heav'n and earth in ashes burning! 2 O what fear man's bosom rendeth, When from heaven the Judge descendeth, On whose sentence all dependeth! 3 Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth; Through earth's sepulchers it ringeth, All before the throne it bringeth. 4 Death is struck, and nature quaking; All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making. 5 Lo, the Book, exactly worded, Wherein all hath been recorded: Thence shall judgment be awarded. 6 When the Judge His seat attaineth, And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth. 7 What shall I, frail man, be pleading? Who for me be interceding, When the just are mercy needing? 8 King of Majesty tremendous, Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity, then befriend us! 9 Think, kind Jesus, my salvation Caused Thy wondrous incarnation; Fount of pity, then befriend us! 10 Faint and weary Thou hast sought me, On the Cross of suffering bought me; Shall such grace in vain be brought me? 11 Righteous Judge of retribution, Grant Thy gift of absolution, Ere that day's dread execution. 12 Guilty, now I pour my moaning, All my shame with anguish owning! Spare, O God, Thy suppliant groaning! 13 Thou the woman gav'st remission, Heardst the dying thief's petition: Hopeless else were my condition. 14 Worthless are my prayers and sighing, Yet, good Lord in grace complying, Rescue me from fires undying! 15 With Thy favored sheep, O place me! Nor amid the goats abase me: But to Thy right hand upraise me. 16 While the wicked are confounded, Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, Call me, with Thy saints surrounded. 17 Bows my heart in meek submission, Strewn with ashes of contrition; Succor Thou my lost condition! 18 Day of sorrow, Day of weeping, When in dust no longer sleeping, Man awakes in Thy dread keeping! 19 To the rest Thou didst prepare me, On Thy Cross, O Christ, upbear me! Spare, O God, in mercy spare me! Topics: Twentieth Sunday after Trinity; Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Judgment; Christian Life and Hope The Consummation: Judgment Languages: English

As with gladness of men of old

Author: William Chatterton Dix Hymnal: ELHW1908 #56 (1908) Tune Title: DIX Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright: So, most gracious God, may we Evermore be led by Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped To that lonely manger-bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heav'n and earth adore; So may we, with willing feet, Ever seek Thy mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare At thy manger rude and bare! So may we, with holy joy, Pure and free from sin’s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ! to Thee, our heav'nly King. 4 Holy Jesus! every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Topics: The Church Year Presentation Languages: English

Chief of sinners tho' I be

Author: William McComb Hymnal: ELHW1908 #287 (1908) Tune Title: DIX (Treuer Heiland, wir sind hier) Lyrics: 1 Chief of sinners tho' I be, Jesus shed His blood for me; Died that I might live on high, Lived that I might never die. As the branch is to the vine, I am His and He is mine. 2 O the hight of Jesus' love! Higher than the heavens above, Deeper than the depths of sea, Lasting to eternity; Love that found me, wondrous thought! Found me when I sought Him not. 3 Jesus only can impart Balm to heal the smitten heart, Peace that flows from sin forgiven; Joy that lifts the soul to heaven; Faith and hope to walk with God In the way that Enoch trod. 4 Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is all in all to me; All my wants to Him are known, All my sorrows are His own. Safe with Him from earthly strife He sustains the hidden life. 5 O my Savior! help afford, By Thy Spirit and Thy Word! When my wayward heart would stray, Keep me in the narrow way; Grace in time of need supply While I live and when I die. Topics: The Catechism The Redeemer; Second Sunday after Easter; Third Sunday after Trinity; Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

Alas my God! my sins are great

Author: Martin Rutilius; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: ELHW1908 #236b (1908) Tune Title: DOMINUS REGIT ME Lyrics: 1 Alas my God! my sins are great, My conscience doth upbraid me; And now I find that in my strait No man hath power to aid me. 2 And though I flee, in my despair, In some low spot to hide me, My griefs would still be with me there, Thy hand still hold and guide me. 3 Nay, Thee I seek!—I merit naught, Yet pity and restore me; Be not Thy wrath, just God, my lot, Thy Son hath suffered for me. 4 O curb my heart, forgive my guilt, Make Thou my patience firmer, For they must miss the good Thou wilt, Who at Thy chast'ning murmur. 5 Then deal with me as seems Thee best, Thy grace will help me bear it, If but at last I see Thy rest, And with my Savior share it. Topics: The Catechism Repentance Languages: English

Soldiers of Christ, arise

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: ELHW1908 #507a (1908) Tune Title: DOVER Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise, And put your armor on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Thro' His eternal Son; 2 Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in His mighty power: Who in the strength of Jesus trusts Is more than conqueror. 3 Stand then in His great might, With all His strength endued; But take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God: 4 That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may o'ercome throough Christ alone And stand entire at last. 5 From strength to strength go on; Wrestle and fight and pray: Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well-fought day. 6 Still let the Spirit cry, In all his soldiers, "Come," Till Christ the Lord descends from high, And takes the conqueror home. Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Ninth Sunday after Trinity; Twenty First Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

Lord of my life! O may Thy praise

Author: Anna Steele Hymnal: ELHW1908 #300 (1908) Tune Title: DOWNS Lyrics: 1 Lord of my life! O may Thy praise Employ my noblest powers, Whose goodness lengthens out my days, And fills the circling hours! 2 Preserved by Thy almighty arm, I pass the shades of night, Serene and safe from every harm, And see returning light. 3 When sleep, death's semblance, o'er me spread, And I unconscious lay; Thy watchful care was round my bed To guard my feeble clay. 4 For Jesus' sake, Thy tender care My waking hours attend: From every trespass, ev'ry snare, My heedless steps defend. 5 Smile on my minutes as they roll And guide my future days; And let Thy goodness fill my soul With gratitude and praise. Topics: The Catechism Morning Languages: English

Rise, O my soul, pursue the path

Author: John Needham Hymnal: ELHW1908 #400b (1908) Tune Title: DOWNS Lyrics: 1 Rise, O my soul, pursue the path By ancient worthies trod; Aspiring, view those holy men Who lived and walked with God. 2 Though dead, they speak in reason’s ear, And in example live; Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds, Still fresh instruction give. 3 ’Twas through the Lamb’s most precious blood They conquered every foe; To His power and matchless grace Their crowns of life they owe. 4 Lord, may I ever keep in view The patterns Thou hast giv'n, And ne’er forsake the blessèd road That led them safe to heav'n. Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Septuagesima Languages: English

Let us all in God rejoice

Author: Urban Langhans; Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: ELHW1908 #19 (1908) Tune Title: DRESDEN (Lasst uns alle froehlich sein) Lyrics: 1 Let us all in God rejoice, Who is pleased to save us; Let us praise with heart and voice, For His Son He gave us. 2 He descends to sorrows here As a servant lowly, That in heaven we may appear Princes high and holy. 3 Wealth to give He poor became-- Is not this a wonder? Therefore let us praise His Name While His grace we ponder. 4 Lord! this year Thy favor show, Banish sin and sadness: All who fain would have it so Say Amen with gladness. Topics: The Church Year Advent; Sunday after Christmas; Sixth Sunday in Lent; Fourth Sunday of Advent Languages: English

The old year now hath passed away

Author: Jacob Tapp; Johannes Steurlein; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: ELHW1908 #45 (1908) Tune Title: DUKE STREET Lyrics: 1 The old year now hath passed away, We thank Thee, O our God! to-day, That Thou has kept us thro' the year, When danger and distress were near. 2 We pray Thee, O Eternal Son, Who with the Father reign’st as One, To guard and rule Thy Christendom Through all the ages yet to come. 3 Take not Thy saving Word away, Our souls’ true comfort, staff, and stay; Abide with us and keep us free From errors, foll'wing only Thee. 4 O help us to forsake all sin, A new and holier course begin; Mark not what once was done amiss, A happier, better year be this: 5 Wherein as Christians we may live, Or die in peace that Thou canst give, To rise again when Thou shalt come, And enter our eternal home. 6 There shall we thank Thee, and adore, With all the angels evermore; Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith To praise Thy Name through life and death. Topics: The Church Year New Year; New Year's Day Languages: English

Where wilt Thou go, since night draws near?

Author: Johann Scheffler (Angelus Silesius); Rev. August Crull Hymnal: ELHW1908 #93 (1908) Tune Title: DUKE STREET Lyrics: 1 Where wilt Thou go? since night draws near-- Say whither now? Thou Pilgrim dear; Come, Jesus mine! be Thou my Guest, And in my heart find welcome rest. 2 Let me entreat Thee, 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, It is toward ev'ning, night comes on; O bide with me throughout this night, And be my cheer, Thou Light of light. 4 Shine in my soul and light the way That leads to everlasting day, That I may never be misled, Though sin's dread night be round me spread. 5 And when I on my death-bed lie Help me, and let me gently die. O stay! I will not let Thee go! Thou wilt not leave me, Lord, I know. Topics: The Church Year Easter Languages: English

Glory to Thee, my God, this night

Author: Thomas Ken Hymnal: ELHW1908 #316 (1908) Tune Title: DUKE STREET Lyrics: 1 Glory to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light. Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Safe under Thine almighty wings. 2 Forgive me Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ills that I this day have done; That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; Teach me to die, that so I may With joy behold the judgment-day. 4 Lord, let my soul for ever share The bliss of Thy paternal care; Tis heaven on earth, 'tis heaven above, To see Thy face and sing Thy love. 5 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Topics: The Catechism Evening Languages: English

In His temple now behold Him

Author: Henry John Pye Hymnal: ELHW1908 #57 (1908) Tune Title: DULCE CARMEN (Salzburg) Lyrics: 1 In His temple now behold Him, See the long-expected Lord; Ancient prophets had foretold Him, God has now fulfilled His Word; Now to praise Him, His redeemed Shall break forth with one accord. 2 In the arms of her who bore Him, Virgin pure, behold Him lie, While His aged saints adore Him, Ere in perfect faith they die: Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Lo! th'Incarnate God most high. 3 Jesus, by Thy presentation, Thou who cam'st in lowly mien, Make us see our great salvation, Make our hearts all pure within; O present us in Thy glory To Thy Father, pure and clean. Topics: The Church Year Presentation Languages: English

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah

Author: Rev. William Williams; Rev. Peter Williams Hymnal: ELHW1908 #506 (1908) Tune Title: DULCE CARMEN (Salzburg) Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim thro' 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! 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing streams do flow. Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through: Strong Deliverer, 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, I will ever give to Thee. Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Seventh Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

'Tis not by works of righteousness

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: ELHW1908 #256 (1908) Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 'Tis not by works of righteousness Which our own hands have done, But we are saved by sov'reign grace Abounding thro' His Son. 2 'Tis from the mercy of our God That all our hopes begin; 'Tis by the water and the blood Our souls are washed from sin. 3 'Tis through the purchase of His death Who hung upon the tree, The Spirit is sent down to breathe On such dry bones as we. 4 Raised from the dead we live anew. And, justified by grace, We shall appear in glory too, And see our Father's face. Topics: The Catechism Justification; Sunday after New Year's; Septuagesima; Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

Come, humble soul, receive the food

Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: ELHW1908 #268b (1908) Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 Come, humble soul, receive the food Your Savior offers here, Believe, and taste that He is good, And fain each soul would cheer. 2 Deem not that you to heav'n can rise, To meet your Savior there, He comes in mercy from the skies That you His bliss may share. 3 Here we commune with Him who died, Us power o'er death to give, The life of Him now glorified We here receive, and live. 4 For 'tis His body that we eat, His precious blood we drink, To make us for His mansion meet, And save from ruin's brink. 5 He ever lives, and only He, In whom the Lord abides, And here, that He in us may be, He richest food provides. Topics: The Catechism Holy Communion Languages: English

Thou art the way; to Thee alone

Author: George Washington Doane Hymnal: ELHW1908 #276 (1908) Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 Thou art the way: to Thee alone From sin and death we flee; And he who would the Father seek Must seek Him, Lord, thro' Thee. 2 Thou art the truth: Thy Word alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst instruct the mind, And purify the heart. 3 Thou art the life: the rending tomb Proclaims Thy conqu'ring arm; And those who put their trust in Thee Nor death nor hell shall harm. 4 Thou art the way, the truth, the life; Grant us to know that way, That truth to keep, that life to win, Which lead to endless day. Topics: The Catechism The Redeemer; Fourth Sunday in Lent; Third Sunday of Advent; Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity; Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; Twenty First Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

Now that the star of day hath ris'n

Hymnal: ELHW1908 #302 (1908) Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 Now that the star of day hath ris'n, O God, we humbly pray That Thou, the Uncreated Light, Thyself wilt guide our way. 2 May neither tongue nor hand offend, Nor mind the vain thought abide, Upon the lips let simple truth, Love in the heart preside. 3 While flows the day anew begun, O Christ, our Watch and Ward, The gates of sense, that hell assails, From ev'ry danger guard. 4 Grant that each daily work of ours May to Thy glory tend, And ev'ry deed begun in Thee, In Thee, with blessing, end. Topics: The Catechism Morning Languages: English

O Lord, who hast my place assigned

Author: Rev. Matthias Loy, D. D. Hymnal: ELHW1908 #328a (1908) Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 O Lord, who hast my place assigned, And made my duties plain, Grant for my work a ready mind, My wayward tho'ts restrain. 2 Let me in Thy most holy name My daily task pursue: Thy glory be my only aim In all I think and do. 3 May I submissive to Thy will In all my calling be, And let me as Thy servant still Be faithful found to Thee. 4 Thy goodness all my life has crowned, And all my wants supplied; O let that goodness still abound, And daily bread provide. 5 Be Thou my guide in all my ways; From every ill defend; And may my songs of daily praise In grateful joy ascend. 6 May I in faith still stronger grow, While here I toil in love; And when my work is done below, Give me sweet rest above. Topics: The Catechism Daily Duty; First Sunday after Epiphany; Tenth Sunday after Trinity; Septuagesima; Fifth Sunday after Trinity; Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Languages: English

Lord, it belongs not to my care

Author: Richard Baxter Hymnal: ELHW1908 #403b (1908) Tune Title: DUNDEE Lyrics: 1 Lord, it belongs not to our care Whether we die or live; To love and serve Thee be our share, And this Thy grace must give. 2 Christ leads us through no darker rooms Than He went through before; Whoever to God's kingdom comes, Must enter by this door. 3 Come, Lord, when grace hath made us meet Thy blessed face to see; For if Thy work on earth be sweet, What will Thy glory be? 4 There shall we end our sad complaints, And weary sinful days; And join with the triumphant saints That sing Jehovah's praise. 5 Our knowledge of that life is small, The eye of faith is dim; But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, And we shall be with him. Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Sexagesima; Third Sunday after Easter Languages: English

Spirit Divine, attend our Pray'r

Author: Andrew Reed Hymnal: ELHW1908 #110b (1908) Tune Title: EAGLEY Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, attend our prayer, And make our hearts Thy home; Descend with all Thy gracious pow'r; O come, great Spirit, come. 2 Come as the light--to us reveal Our sinfulness and woe, And lead us in those paths of life, Where all the righteous go. 3 Come as the fire, and purge our hearts Like sacrificial flame; Let ev'ry soul an off'ring be To our Redeemer's name. 4 Come as the dove, and spread Thy wings, The wings of peaceful love, And let the Church on earth become Blest as the Church above. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost; Fourth Sunday after Easter; Tenth Sunday after Trinity; Whitsunday Languages: English

When all Thy mercies, O my God

Author: Joseph Addison Hymnal: ELHW1908 #369a (1908) Tune Title: EAGLEY Lyrics: 1 When all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. 2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceived From whom those comforts flowed. 3 When in the slippery paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm, unseen, conveyed me safe, And led me up to man. 4 Ten thousand, thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart That tastes those gifts with joy. 5 Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue; And after death, in distant worlds The glorious theme renew. 6 Through all eternity, to Thee A grateful song I'll raise; But oh! eternity's too short To utter all Thy praise. Topics: Twentieth Sunday after Trinity; Seventh Sunday after Trinity; Twenty Third Sunday after Trintiy; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Praise; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Praise Languages: English

Jesus, my Lord, how rich Thy grace!

Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge Hymnal: ELHW1908 #390 (1908) Tune Title: EAGLEY Lyrics: 1 Jesus, my Lord, how rich Thy grace! Thy bounties how complete! How shall I count the matchless sum, How pay the mighty debt? 2 High on a throne of radiant light Dost Thou exalted shine: What can my poverty bestow, When all the worlds are Thine? 3 But Thou hast brethren here below, The partners of Thy grace, And wilt confess their humble names Before Thy Father’s face. 4 In them Thou may'st be clothed and fed, And visited and cheered; And in their accents of distress My Savior’s voice is heard. 5 Thy face, with rev'rence and with love, We in Thy poor would see; O rather let me beg my bread, Than keep it back from Thee. Topics: Fifth Sunday after Easter; Sixth Sunday after Easter; First Sunday after Trinity; Ninth Sunday after Trinity; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness Languages: English

Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: ELHW1908 #481b (1908) Tune Title: EAGLEY Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening pow'rs; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these earthly toys; Our souls, how heavily they go, To reach eternal joys! 3 Dear Lord, and shall we ever live At this poor, dying rate? Our love so cold, so faint to thee, and Thine to us so great? 4 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Come, shed abroad a Savior's love, and that shall kindle ours. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost; Whitsunday; Fourth Sunday after Easter Languages: English

Angel, roll the rock away

Author: Thomas Scott Hymnal: ELHW1908 #81 (1908) Tune Title: EASTER HYMN Lyrics: 1 Angel, roll the rock away; Death, yield up thy mighty prey: See, He rises from the tomb, Glowing in immortal bloom! 2 'Tis the Savior! angels, raise Fame's eternal trump of praise; Let the earth's remotest bound Hear the joy-inspiring sound. 3 Heav'n displays its portals wide; Glorious Hero, through them ride: King of glory! mount Thy throne, Thy great Father's and Thine own. 4 Host of heav'n, seraphic fires! Raptured, sweep your sounding lyres, Sons of men! in humbler strain Sing your mighty Savior's reign. 5 Every note with wonder swell; Sin o'erthrown, and captive hell! Where is now, O death! Thy sting? Where thy terrors, vanquished king? Topics: The Church Year Easter; Easter Day Languages: English

On what has now been sown

Author: Rev. John Newton Hymnal: ELHW1908 #11 (1908) Tune Title: EDSON (Lenox) Lyrics: 1 On what has now been sown, Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; The pow'r is Thine alone To make it spring and grow; Do Thou the gracious harvest raise, And Thou alone shalt have the praise, And Thou alone shalt have the praise. 2 To Thee our wants are known, From Thee are all our powers; Accept what is Thine own, And pardon what is ours: Our praises, Lord, and prayers receive, And through Thy Word a blessing give And through Thy Word a blessing give. 3 O grant that each of us Who meet before Thee here, May meet together thus, When Thou and Thine appear, And follow Thee to heav'n our home; E'en so, Amen, Lord Jesus, come! E'en so, Amen, Lord Jesus, come! Amen. Topics: The Church Year Close of Service; Sexagesima Languages: English

A tow'r of strength our God is still!

Author: Dr. Martin Luther Hymnal: ELHW1908 #144 (1908) Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG IST UNSER GOTT Lyrics: 1 A tow'r of strength our God is still! A mighty shield and weapon; He is our help from all the ill That hath us now o'ertaken. The old bitter foe Now means deadly woe: Deep guile and great might Are his dread arms in fight, On earth is not his equal. 2 With might of ours here naught is done, Our loss were soon effected: But for us fights the Valiant One, Who God Himself elected. Ask you: "Who is He?" Christ Jesus: here see Great Sabaoth's Lord! There is no other God: His is the field forever. 3 Though devils all the world should fill, All watching to devour us, We tremble not, we fear no ill, They cannot overpower us. This world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, He can harm us none, For he is judged—undone; One little Word o'erthrows him. 4 The Word of God they shall let stand And not a thank have for it, Here Christ Himself leads the command With His great gifts and Spirit; And take they our life, Goods, fame, child and wife, When their worst is done, They yet have nothing won; The kingdom ours remaineth. Topics: The Church Year Reformation; Twenty First Sunday after Trinity; First Sunday in Lent; Third Sunday in Lent Languages: English

Thee we adore, eternal Lord!

Author: Thomas Cotterill Hymnal: ELHW1908 #357 (1908) Tune Title: EISENACH (Mach's nit mir, Gott,nach deiner Güt) Lyrics: 1 Thee we adore, eternal Lord! We praise Thy Name with one accord, Thy saints, who here Thy goodness see, Through all the world do worship Thee. 2 To Thee aloud all angels cry, The heavens and all the powers on high: Thee, holy, holy, holy King, Lord God of hosts, they ever sing. 3 Th' apostles join the glorious throng; The prophets swell th' immortal song; The martyrs' noble army raise Eternal anthems to Thy praise. 4 From day to day, O Lord, do we Highly exalt and honor Thee! Thy Name we worship and adore, World without end, for evermore! 5 Vouchsafe, O Lord, we humbly pray, To keep us safe from sin this day; Have mercy, Lord, we trust in Thee; O let us ne'er confounded be! Topics: Sixth Sunday in Lent; Trinity Sunday; Sixth Sunday after Epiphany; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Praise; Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Praise Languages: English

Awake! sons of the kingdom

Author: Johann Rist Hymnal: ELHW1908 #16 (1908) Tune Title: EISLEBEN (Aus meines Herzens Grunde) Lyrics: 1 Awake! sons of the kingdom, The King is drawing nigh; Arise, and hail with gladness The Ruler from on high. Ye Christians, sound the peal! Your praise and homage bring Him, And loud hosannas sing Him With holy festive zeal. 2 Look up! ye drooping mourners, The King is very near; Away with grief and sorrow, For lo! our Help is here. Behold, in holy place-- O blessed consolation!-- We find Him, our Salvation, In His pure means of grace. 3 Arise! ye much afflicted, Your King is not afar; Rejoice, ye long dejected, Here comes the Morning Star. The Lord is with us now; Though troubles here distress you, With comfort He will bless you: E'en death to Him shall bow. 4 Up, up! ye faint and fearful, The King hath long since loved us, And makes our darkness light. Now are our sorrow o'er; No wrath shall e'er befall us, Since God in grace doth call us His children evermore. 5 Haste then, with eager footsteps, To see your Sovereign; there He rides as King of Zion, Strong, glorious, meek, and fair, Draw near the Lord, and give Him your heart's salutation, Who bringeth great salvation, And bids the sinner live. 6 Our Sovereign still remembers His loved ones here below With gifts of royal treasures, Yea, doth Himself bestow Through His blest Word and grace; O King, arrayed in splendor, To Thee all praise we render, Here, and there face to face. 7 Lord, how Thou dost enrich us! Thyself made poor and weak; O Love beyond expression, That can thus sinners seek! What can we do for Thee? We will love's tribute bring Thee, And glad hosannas sing Thee, And ever grateful be. Topics: The Church Year Advent; First Sunday of Advent Languages: English

O enter, Lord, Thy temple

Author: Paul Gerhardt; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: ELHW1908 #106 (1908) Tune Title: EISLEBEN (Aus meines Herzens Grunde) Lyrics: 1 O enter, Lord, Thy temple, Be Thou my spirit's Guest! Who at my birth didst give me A second birth more blest. Thou in the Godhead, Lord, Tho' here to dwell Thou deignest, Forever equal reignest, Art equally adored. 2 O enter, let me know Thee, And feel Thy power within, The power that breaks our fetters, And rescues us from sin; So wash and cleanse Thou me, That I may serve Thee truly, And render honor duly With perfect heart to Thee. 3 'Tis Thou, O Spirit, teachest The soul to pray aright; Thy songs have sweetest music, Thy pray'rs have wondrous might; Unheard they cannot fall, They pierce the highest heaven, Till He His help hath given Who surely helpeth all. 4 With holy zeal then fill us, To keep the faith still pure; And bless our lands and houses With wealth that may endure; And make that foe to flee Who in us with Thee striveth; For from our hearts he driveth Whate'er delighteth Thee. 5 Order our path in all things According to Thy mind, And when this life is over, And must be all resigned, O grant us then to die With calm and fearless spirit, And after death inherit Eternal life on high. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost; Whitsunday Languages: English

Ye sons of men, in earnest

Author: Valentine Thilo; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: ELHW1908 #121 (1908) Tune Title: EISLEBEN (Aus meines Herzens Grunde) Lyrics: 1 Ye sons of men, in earnest Prepare your hearts within, The wond'rous Conqu'ror cometh, Whose pow'r can save from sin, Whom God in grace alone Hath promised long to send us, To lighten and befriend us, And make His mercy known. 2 Oh, set your ways in order When such a Guest is nigh; Make plain the paths before Him That now deserted lie. Forsake what He doth hate, Exalt the lowly valleys, Bring down all pride and malice, And make the crooked straight. 3 'Twas thus St. John hath taught us, 'Twas thus he preached of yore; And they will feel God's anger Who list not to his lore. O God! now let his voice To Thy true service win us, That Christ may come within us, And we in Him rejoice. Topics: The Church Year John the Baptist; First Sunday of Advent; Fourth Sunday of Advent Languages: English

My heart with deep emotion

Author: Rev. Emanuel Cronenwett Hymnal: ELHW1908 #294 (1908) Tune Title: EISLEBEN (Aus meines Herzens Grunde) Lyrics: 1 My heart with deep emotion Gives thanks to Thee and praise, In early morn's devotion, And throughout all my days; O God, upon thy throne! To honor and adore Thee, I bring my praise before Thee Through Christ, Thine Only Son. 2 For, 'twas Thy grace that o'er me Kept vigil through the night, And 'twas Thy arm that bore me, Safe through morning light. To Thee my prayer I raise; Werein I did offend Thee, Do Thou forgive; defend me In all my future days. 3 My life, my soul,--defend them! My wife, child, goods, and home,-- To Thy hand I commend them, From Thee these blessings come. Thy bounteous hand bestows My household and my treasures, my parents, friends, and pleasures; Through thee my cup o'erflows. 4 God shall do my advising, Whose might with wisdom blends; May He bless rest and rising, My efforts, means and ends! To god, forever blessed, Will I with mine confide me, And suffer Him to guide me As seemeth to Him best. 5 Amen: Lord, Thou wilt hear me With this I close my prayer; In all I do wilt cheer me, And keep me in Thy care. So I put forth my hands, And look not long behind me, But ply the task assigned me By God, as He commands. Topics: The Catechism Morning Languages: English

Help us, O Lord! behold we enter

Author: Johann Rist; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: ELHW1908 #47 (1908) Tune Title: ELBE (O dass ich tausend Zungen hätte) Lyrics: 1 Help us, O Lord! behold we enter Upon another year to-day; In Thee our hopes and thoughts now centre, Renew our courage for the way: New Life, new strength, new happiness, We ask of Thee, O hear and bless! 2 May every plan and undertaking This year be all begun with Thee, When I am sleeping or am waking, Still let me know Thou art with me; Abroad do Thou my footsteps guide, At home be ever at my side. 3 Be this a time of grace and pardon, Thy rod I take with willing mind, O, suffer naught my heart to harden, And let me then Thy mercy find! In Thee alone, my God, I live, Thou only canst my sins forgive. 4 And may this year to me be holy, Thy grace so fill my every thought That all my life be pure and lowly, And truthful as a Christian’s ought; So make me, while yet dwelling here, Pious and blest from year to year. 5 Jesus, be with me and direct me; Jesus, my plans and hopes inspire; Jesus, from tempting thoughts protect me; Jesus, be all my heart’s desire; Jesus, be in my thoughts all day Nor suffer me to fall away. 6 And grant, Lord, when the year is over, That it for me in peace may close; In all things care for me, and cover My head in time of fear and woes; So may I, when my years are gone, Appear with joy before Thy throne. Topics: The Church Year New Year; New Year's Day Languages: English

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