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We give Thee but Thine own

Author: Bp. W. W. How Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 484 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We give Thee but Thine own, Whate'er the gift may be: All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee. 2 May we Thy bounties thus As stewards true receive, And gladly, as Thou blessest us, To Thee our first-fruits give. 3 Oh, hearts are bruised and dead, And homes are bare and cold, And lambs for whom the Shepherd bled Are straying from the Fold! 4 To comfort and to bless, To find a balm for woe, To tend the lone and fatherless, Is angels' work below. 5 The captive to release, To God the lost to bring, To teach the way of life and peace, It is a Christ-like thing. 6 And we believe Thy word, Though dim our faith may be. Whate'er for Thine we do, O Lord, We do it unto Thee. Amen. Topics: Almsgiving; Associations or Guilds; Love to Man Used With Tune: [We give Thee but Thine own]

While Thee I seek, protecting Power

Author: Helen M. Williams Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 684 hymnals Lyrics: 1 While Thee I seek, protecting Power, Be my vain wishes stilled; And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be filled. 2 Thy love the powers of thought bestowed, To Thee my thoughts would soar: Thy mercy o'er my life hast flowed; That mercy I adore. 3 In each event of life, how clear Thy ruling hand I see; Each blessing to my soul more dear, Because conferred by Thee. 4 In every joy that crowns my days, In every pain I bear, My heart shall find delight in praise, Or seek relief in prayer. 5 When gladness wings my favored hour, Thy love my thoughts shall fill; Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, My soul shall meet Thy will. 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The lowering storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear; That heart will rest on Thee. Amen. Topics: Home and Personal Use; Faith; Submission Used With Tune: [While Thee I seek, protecting Power]

Who are these like stars appearing

Author: Miss F. E. Cox; H. T. Schenck Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 145 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Who are these like stars appearing, These, before God's throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing; Who are all this glorious band? Alleluia! hark, they sing, Praising loud their heavenly King. 2 Who are these of dazzling brightness, These in God's own truth arrayed, Clad in robes of purest whiteness, Robes whose lustre ne'er shall fade, Ne'er be touched by time's rude hand? Whence come all this glorious band? 3 These are they who have contended For their Saviour's honor long, Wrestling on till life was ended, Following not the sinful throng: These, who well the fight sustained, Triumph by the Lamb have gained. 4 These are they whose hearts were riven, Sore with woe and anguish tried, Who in prayer full oft have striven With the God they glorified: Now, their painful conflict o'er, God has bid them weep no more. 5 These like priests have watched and waited, Offering up to Christ their will; Soul and body consecrated, Day and night to serve him still: Now in God's most holy place Blest they stand before His face. Amen. Topics: All Saints Used With Tune: [Who are these like stars appearing]

O Paradise, O Paradise

Author: Rev. F. W. Faber Meter: Irregular Appears in 458 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Paradise, O Paradise, Who doth not crave for rest? Who would not seek the happy land Where they that loved are blest; Where loyal hearts and true, Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? 2 O Paradise, O Paradise, The world is growing old; Who would not be at rest and free Where love is never cold? Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? 3 O Paradise, O Paradise, We long to sin no more; We long to be as pure on earth As on Thy spotless shore; Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? 4 O Paradise, O Paradise, We shall not wait for long; E'en now the loving ear may catch Faint fragments of thy song; Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? 5 Lord Jesus, King of Paradise, Oh, keep me in Thy love, And guide us to that happy land Of perfect rest above; Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture, thro' and thro', In God's most holy sight? Amen. Topics: All Saints; General; Church At Rest Used With Tune: [O Paradise, O Paradise]

Go, labor on! spend and be spent!

Author: Dr. H. Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 439 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Go, labor on! spend and be spent! Thy joy to do the Father's will; It is the way the Master went; Should not the servant tread it still? 2 Go, labor on! 'tis not for naught; Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not; The Master praises: what are men? 3 Go, labor on! enough, while here, If He shall praise thee, if He deign Thy willing heart to mark and cheer; No toil for Him shall be in vain. 4 Go, labor on, while it is day! The world's dark night is hastening on: Speed, speed thy work! cast sloth away! It is not thus that souls are won. 5 Toil on! faint not! keep watch, and pray! Be wise the erring soul to win! Go forth into the world's highway! Compel the wanderer to come in! 6 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice! For toil comes rest, for exile home; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight peal, "Behold, I come!" Amen. Topics: Lay Helpers; Associations or Guilds; Work Used With Tune: [Go, labor on! spend and be spent]

God, the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken

Author: H. F. Chorley Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 62 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God, the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken Thy ways of blessedness, slighted Thy word; Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 2 God the all-righteous One! man hath defiled Thee; Yet to eternity standeth Thy word, Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 3 God the all-wise! by the fire of Thy chastening, Earth shall to freedom and truth be restored; Through the thick darkness Thy kingdom is hastening: Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, O Lord. 4 So will Thy people, with thankful devotion, Praise Him who saved them from peril and sword; Shouting in chorus from ocean to ocean Peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord. Amen. Topics: Our Country Used With Tune: [God, the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken]

I do not ask, O Lord

Author: Adelaide A.Procter Meter: 10.4 Appears in 129 hymnals First Line: I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be Lyrics: 1 I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be A pleasant road; I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me Aught of its load. 2 I do not ask that flowers should always spring Beneath my feet; I know too well the poison and the sting Of things too sweet. 3 For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead: Lead me aright Though strength should falter and though heart should bleed, Through peace to light. 4 I do not ask, O Lord, that Thou shouldst shed Full radiance here; Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread Without a fear. 5 I do not ask my cross to understand, My way to see; Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand, And follow Thee. 6 Joy is like restless day; but peace divine Like quiet night; Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine, Through peace to light. Amen. Topics: For the Sick and Afflicted; Peace Used With Tune: [I do not ask, O Lord]

Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding

Author: Caswall Meter: 8.7 Appears in 133 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding; "Christ is nigh," it seems to say; "Cast away the works of darkness O ye children of the day!" 2 Wakened by the solemn warning, Let the earth-bound soul arise; Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. 3 Lo! the Lamb, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from heaven; Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all to be forgiven; 4 So when next He comes in glory, Wrapping all the world in fear, May He with His mercy shield us, And with words of love draw near. Amen. Topics: Preparation for Christ Used With Tune: [Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding] Text Sources: Fifth Century

On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry

Author: Chandler; C. Coffin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 230 hymnals Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's banks the Baptist's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Awake, and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Then cleansed be every Christian breast, And furnished for so great a guest; Yea, let us each our hearts prepare For Christ to come and enter there. 3 For Thou art our salvation, Lord, Our refuge and our great reward; Without Thy grace we waste away, Like flowers that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick stretch out Thine hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand; Once more upon Thy people shine, And fill the world with love divine. 5 All praise, eternal Son, to Thee, Whose Advent set Thy people free; Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Ghost for evermore. Amen. Topics: Preparation for Christ Used With Tune: CANTIONALE DE GOTHA

Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing

Author: Rev. Dr. W. A. Muhlenberg Meter: Irregular Appears in 239 hymnals First Line: Sion, the marvellous story be telling Lyrics: Chorus: Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King. 1 Sion, the marvellous story be telling, The Son of the Highest, how lowly His birth! The brightest archangel in glory excelling, He stoops to redeem thee, He reigns upon earth. [Chorus] 2 Tell how He cometh; from nation to nation The heart-cheering news let the earth echo round: How free to the faithful He offers salvation, How His people with joy everlasting are crowned: [Chorus] 3 Mortals, your homage be greatfully bringing, And sweet let the gladsome hosanna arise: Ye angels, the full alleluia be singing; One chorus resound through the earth and the skies: [Chorus] Amen. Used With Tune: [Sion, the marvelous story be telling]