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I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow
Author: John Newton Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 134 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Lyrics: 1 I asked the Lord that I might grow
in faith and love and ev'ry grace;
might more of his salvation know,
and seek more earnestly his face.
2 ’Twas he who taught me thus to pray,
and he, I trust, has answered pray'r,
but it has been in such a way
as almost drove me to despair.
3 I hoped that in some favored hour
at once he’d answer my request,
and by his love’s constraining pow’r
subdue my sins and give me rest.
4 Instead of this he made me feel
the hidden evils of my heart,
and let the angry pow’rs of hell
assault my soul in ev'ry part.
5 Yea more, with his own hand he seemed
intent to aggravate my woe,
crossed all the fair designs I schemed,
humbled my heart, and laid me low.
6 "Lord, why is this?" I, trembling, cried;
"Wilt thou pursue thy worm to death?"
"Tis in this way," the Lord replied,
"I answer prayer for grace and faith.
7 "These inward trials I employ
from self and pride to set thee free,
and break thy schemes of earthly joy
that thou may’st find thy all in me." Topics: Christian Life; Humility; Prayer; Sanctification Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD
I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Author: Haldor Lillenas Meter: Irregular Appears in 102 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 Refrain First Line: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Wonderful grace of Jesus,
greater than all my sin;
how shall my tongue describe it,
where shall its praise begin?
Taking away my burden,
setting my spirit free;
for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.
[Refrain:]
Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus,
deeper than the mighty rolling sea;
higher than the mountain,
sparkling like a fountain,
all sufficient for even me;
broader than the scope of my transgressions,
greater far than all my sin and shame;
O magnify the precious name of Jesus,
praise his name!
2 Wonderful grace of Jesus,
reaching to all the lost,
by it I have been pardoned,
saved to the uttermost;
chains have been torn asunder,
giving me liberty,
for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. (Refrain)
3 Wonderful grace of Jesus,
reaching the most defiled,
by its transforming power
making me God’s dear child,
purchasing peace and heaven
for all eternity--
and the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. (Refrain)
Topics: Burdens; Grace of Christ; Pardon; Saving Work of Christ; Witness Used With Tune: WONDERFUL GRACE
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
The revealing Spirit
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 87 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10 First Line: Father of all, in whom alone Topics: Means of Grace Reading the Scriptures
The revealing Spirit
"My springs in thee"
Author: James Edmeston Appears in 76 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 First Line: Fountain of grace, rich, full, and free Lyrics: 1 Fountain of grace, rich, full, and free,
What need I, that is not in thee?
Full pardon, strength to meet the day,
And peace which none can take away.
2 Doth sickness fill my heart with fear,
'Tis sweet to know that thou art near;
Am I with dread of justice tried,
'Tis sweet to know that Christ hath died.
3 In life, thy promises of aid
Forbid my heart to be afraid;
In death, peace gently vails the eyes,--
Christ rose, and I shall surely rise. Topics: Christ Fountain; Christ Resurrection of; Christians Privileges; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: PARK STREET
"My springs in thee"
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
Author: George Herbert, 1593-1632 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 66 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 Lyrics: 1 Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
Such a way as gives us breath;
Such a truth as ends all strife;
Such a life as killeth death.
2 Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
Such a light as shows a feast;
Such a feast as mends in length;
Such a strength as makes his guest.
3 Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
Such a joy as none can move;
Such a love as none can part;
Such a heart as joys in love. Topics: Longing for God; Petition/Prayer; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Used With Tune: THE CALL
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
O Jesus, Saviour, grow in me
Author: Johann Caspar Lavater, 1741-1801; Elizabeth Lee Smith, 1817-98; David Arthur Schubert, 1942- Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 53 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-11 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, Saviour, grow in me,
and all things else recede:
to you my heart would nearer be,
from sin be daily freed.
2 Each day embrace my weakness, Lord,
with your supporting might;
and let my death be lost in life,
my darkness in your light.
3 Let faith in you and in your strength
my every motive move;
may you alone be my delight,
my passion and my love.
4 Fill me with gladness from above,
hold me by strength divine.
Lord, let the glow of your great love
through my whole being shine.
5 Show me your glory more and more,
Lord, holy, wise, and true!
Your living image I would be,
in joy and sorrow too.
6 Make this poor self grow less and less,
and be yourself my aim;
and through your grace, make me each day
more worthy of your name. Used With Tune: CAITHNESS
O Jesus, Saviour, grow in me
Thanks for all
Author: Mrs. Jane Crewdson Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10 First Line: O thou, whose bounty fills my cup Lyrics: 1 O thou, whose bounty fills my cup
With every blessing meet!
I give thee, thanks for every drop--
The bitter and the sweet.
2 I praise thee for the desert road,
And for the river-side;
For all thy goodness that bestowed,
And all thy grace denied.
3 I thank thee for both smile and frown,
And for the gain and loss;
I praise thee for the future crown,
And for the present cross.
4 I thank thee for the wing of love,
Which stirred my worldly nest;
And for the stormy clouds which drove
The flutterer to thy breast.
5 I bless thee for the glad increase,
And for the waning joy;
And for this strange, this settled peace,
Which nothing can destroy. Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: ROMBERG
Thanks for all
Sovereign and transforming Grace!
Author: F. H. Hedge, 1805-1890 Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 Topics: Grace; Hope; Light; God's power; Holy Spirit; Works; Adoration and Praise Opening of Service Used With Tune: GOTTSCHALK (MERCY)
Sovereign and transforming Grace!
Resting in God
Author: fr. K. R. Hagenbach Appears in 42 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10 First Line: Since thy Father's arm sustains thee Lyrics: 1 Since thy Father's arm sustains thee,
Peaceful be;
When a chastening hand restrains thee,
It is he!
Know his love in full completeness
Fills the measure of thy weakness;
If he wound thy spirit sore,
Trust him more.
2 Without murmur, uncomplaining,
In his hand
Lay whatever things thou canst not
Understand:
Though the world thy folly spurneth,
From thy faith in pity turneth,
Peace thy inmost soul shall fill--
Lying still.
3 Fearest sometimes that thy Father
Hath forgot?
When the clouds around thee gather,
Doubt him not!
Always hath the daylight broken--
Always hath he comfort spoken--
Better hath he been for years,
Than thy fears.
4 To his own thy Saviour giveth
Daily strength;
To each troubled soul that liveth
Peace at length:
Weakest lambs have largest sharing
Of this tender Shepherd's caring;
Ask him not, then--when or how--
Only bow. Topics: Afflictions; Cares; Christians Afflictions; Comfort; Communion of Saints At Lord's Table Used With Tune: HARVEY
Resting in God
I greet you my Redeemer sure, who lives
Author: John Calvin, 1509-64; Elizabeth Lee Smith, 1817-98 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-11 Lyrics: 1 I greet you my Redeemer sure, who lives
my only trust, who our salvation gives,
who pain did undergo for my poor sake;
I pray you from our hearts all cares to take.
2 You are the King of mercy and of grace,
reigning omnipotent in every place:
so come, our King, and our whole being sway;
shine on us with the light of your pure day.
3 You are the life by which alone we live
and all our substance and our strength receive;
sustain us by your faith and by your power,
and give us strength in every trying hour.
4 You have the true and perfect gentleness,
no harshness have you and no bitterness:
O grant to us to live before your face
that we may dwell united in your grace.
5 Our hope is in no other save in you;
our faith is built upon your promise true;
Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure,
that in your strength we evermore endure.
Topics: Confession of Faith; Endurance; Faith; Grace; Hope; Inner Peace; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Jesus Christ Kingship; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Personal Response to Jesus; Salvation; Trust in God Used With Tune: BLACKBIRD LEYS Text Sources: French Psalter, Strasbourg, 1545
I greet you my Redeemer sure, who lives
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