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Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1862-1917 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 396 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:13 Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King Eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest your tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation your grace has made us strong, and now, O King Eternal, we lift our battle song. 2 Lead on, O King Eternal, till sin’s fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet Amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums, with deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes. 3 Lead on, O King Eternal, we follow, not with fears; for gladness breaks like morning where'er your face appears; your cross is lifted o'er us; we journey in its light; the crown awaits the conquest: lead on, O God of might. Topics: Conflict & Victory Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

O Where Are Kings and Empires Now

Author: Arthur Cleveland Coxe Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 301 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:2 Lyrics: 1 O where are kings and empires now Of old that went and came? But, Lord, your Church is praying yet, A thousand years the same. 2 We mark her goodly battlements And her foundations strong; We hear within the solemn voice Of her unending song. 3 For not like kingdoms of the world Your holy Church, O God, Though earthquake shocks are threatening her, And tempests are abroad, 4 Unshaken as eternal hills, Immovable she stands, A mountain that shall fill the earth, A house not made by hands. Amen. Topics: Service for the Lord's Day After Creed; Other Observances Mission; Other Observances Reformation Day Used With Tune: ST. ANNE

Jesus, Still Lead On

Author: Nicolaus L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760; Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897 Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:13 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, still lead on till our rest is won; and although the way be cheerless, we will follow, calm and fearless. Guide us by your hand to our fatherland. 2 If the way be drear, if the foe be near, let not faithless fears o'ertake us; let not faith and hope forsake us, for through many a woe to our home we go. 3 When we seek relief from a long-felt grief, when temptations come alluring, make us patient and enduring. Show us that bright shore where we weep no more. 4 Jesus, still lead on till our rest be won. Heav'nly leader, still direct us, still support, console, protect us till we safely stand in our fatherland. Topics: Hope and Comfort Used With Tune: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM

God Is My Strong Salvation (Psalm 27)

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 288 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:2 First Line: God is my strong salvation Lyrics: 1 God is my strong salvation; what foe have I to fear? In peril and temptation my light, my help, is near. Though hosts encamp around me, firm to the fight I stand; what terror can confound me, with God at my right hand? 2 Place on the Lord reliance; my soul, with courage wait; God's truth be thine affiance, when faint and desolate. God's might thy heart shall strengthen, God's love thy joy increase; mercy thy days shall lengthen; the Lord will give thee peace Topics: Assurance; Faith; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: WEDLOCK

O God, beneath Thy Guiding Hand

Author: Leonard Bacon, 1802-1881 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 283 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:13 Lyrics: 1 O God, beneath Thy guiding hand Our exiled fathers crossed the sea, And when they trod the wintry strand, With prayer and psalm they worshiped Thee. 2 Thou heard'st, well pleased, the song, the prayer; Thy blessing came, and still its pow'r Shall onward through all ages bear The memory of that holy hour. 3 Laws, freedom, truth, and faith in God Came with those exiles o'er the waves, And where their pilgrim feet have trod, The God they trusted guards their graves. 4 And here Thy name, O God of love, Their children's children shall adore, Till these eternal hills remove, And spring adorns the earth no more. Amen. Amen. Topics: Adoration and Praise; Guidance; Nation; Pilgrim / Pilgrimage Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

The Lord is King! lift up thy voice

Author: Conder Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 256 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:10 Lyrics: 1 The Lord is King! lift up thy voice, O earth, and all ye heavens, rejoice! From world to world the joy shall ring: The Lord omnipotent is King! 2 The Lord is King! child of the dust, The Judge of all the world is just: Holy and true are all his ways; Let every creature speak his praise. 3 Come, make your wants, your burdens known; The contrite soul he'll ne'er disown, And angel bands are waiting there, His messages of love to bear. 4 Oh, when his wisdom can mistake, His might decay, his love forsake-- Then may his children cease to sing, The Lord omnipotent is King! Topics: Attributes of God Justice; Kingship of God

Ancient of Days

Author: George W. Doane Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 197 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:2 First Line: Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory Lyrics: 1 Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory, to thee all knees are bent, all voices pray; thy love has blessed the wide world's wondrous story with light and life since Eden's dawning day. 2 O Holy Father, who hast led thy children in all the ages, with the fire and cloud, through seas dry-shod, through weary wastes bewild'ring to thee, in rev'rent love, our hearts are bowed. 3 O Holy Jesus, Prince of Peace and Savior, to thee we owe the peace that still prevails, stilling the rude wills of our wild behavior, and calming passion's fierce and stormy gales. 4 O Holy Ghost, the Lord and the Life-giver, thine is the quickening power that gives increase; from thee have flowed, as from a pleasant river, our plenty, wealth, prosperity, and peace. 5 O Triune God, with heart and voice adoring, praise we the goodness that doth crown our days; pray we that thou wilt hear us, still imploring thy love and favor, kept to us always. Used With Tune: EASTWOOD

I Have a Song I Love to Sing

Author: Edwin Othello Excell, 1851-1921 Appears in 174 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:1 Refrain First Line: Since I have been redeemed Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Life Gratitude (A Song of Redemption) Used With Tune: REDEEMED

Oh! to Be Like Thee

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 10.9.10.9 D Appears in 87 hymnals Scripture: Exodus 15:11 First Line: Oh! to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer Refrain First Line: Oh! to be like Thee, oh! to be like Thee Lyrics: 1 Oh! to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer, This is my constant longing and prayer; Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures, Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear. Refrain: Oh! to be like Thee, oh! to be like Thee, Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art; Come in Thy sweetness, come in Thy fullness; Stamp Thine own image deep on my heart. 2 Oh! to be like Thee, full of compassion, Loving, forgiving, tender and kind, Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting, Seeking the wand’ring sinner to find. [Refrain] 3 Oh! to be like Thee, lowly in spirit, Holy and harmless, patient and brave; Meekly enduring cruel reproaches, Willing to suffer, others to save. [Refrain] 4 Oh! to be like Thee, Lord, I am coming, Now to receive th’ anointing divine; All that I am and have I am bringing, Lord, from this moment all shall be Thine. [Refrain] 5 Oh! to be like Thee, while I am pleading, Pour out Thy Spirit, fill with Thy love, Make me a temple meet for Thy dwelling, Fit me for life and Heaven above. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Oh! to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Oh_to_Be_Like_Thee)