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Standing on the Promises

Author: R. Kelso Carter Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain Appears in 451 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:38-39 First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my king Refrain First Line: Standing, standing Lyrics: 1 Standing on the promises of Christ my king, through eternal ages let his praises ring; glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God. Refrain: Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior; standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God. 2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] 3 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] 4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall, listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Topics: Eternal Life; Gift of the Holy Spirit; The Word; Trusting in the Promises of God Used With Tune: PROMISES

Low in the Grave Christ Lay

Author: Robery Lowry Meter: 6.5.6.4 with refrain Appears in 422 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 First Line: Low, in the grave Christ lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave Christ lay Jesus, my Savior; waiting the coming day Jesus, my Lord. Refrain: Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o'er his foes. He arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign! He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! 2 Vainly they watch his bed Jesus, my Savior; vainly they seal the dead Jesus, my Lord. Refrain 3 Death cannot keep its prey Jesus, my Savior; he tore the bars away Jesus, my Lord. Refrain Topics: Songs for Children Hymns; Easter; Easter; Freedom Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE

Spirit divine, inspire our prayers

Author: A. Reed (1787-1862) Appears in 391 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Topics: God, Spirit Breath of Life; Epiphany 1, Revelation The Baptism of Jesus; Pentecost The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: BEATITUDO

I am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 8.5.8.3 with refrain Appears in 318 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:38 Lyrics: 1 I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, Trusting only Thee; Trusting Thee for full salvation, Great and free. 2 I am trusting Thee for pardon; At Thy feet I bow, For Thy grace and tender mercy Trusting now. 3 I am trusting Thee for cleansing In the crimson flood; Trusting Thee to make me holy By Thy blood. 4 I am trusting Thee to guide me; Thou alone shalt lead, Ev'ry day and hour supplying All my need. 5 I am trusting Thee for power; Thine can never fail. Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me Must prevail. 6 I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus; Never let me fall. I am trusting Thee forever And for all. Amen. Topics: Sanctification (The Christian Life) Trust Used With Tune: STEPHANOS

Lord God, the Holy Ghost

Author: Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 271 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Lyrics: 1 Lord God, the Holy Ghost, In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all thy power. 2 We meet with one accord In our appointed place, And wait the promise of our Lord-- The Spirit of all grace. 3 Like mighty rushing wind, Upon the waves beneath, Move with one impulse every mind-- One soul, one feeling breathe. 4 The young, the old, inspire With wisdom from above, And give us hearts and tongues of fire To pray, and praise, and love. Topics: The Holy Spirit; The Holy Ghost Almighty

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire

Author: Rabanus Maurus; John Cosin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 238 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:38 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy seven-fold gifts impart. 2 Thy blessed unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our mortal sight. 3 Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both, to be but one, that through the ages all along this may be our endless song: 4 Praise to thine eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Topics: Baptism; Christian Year Pentecost; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Ordination/Installation; Prayer; The Triune God Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS

Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch, 1818-1871 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 197 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:38 Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I myself would gracious be; And with words that help and heal Would Thy life in mine reveal, And with actions bold and meek Would for Christ my Savior speak. 2 Truthful Spirit, dwell with me I myself would truthful be; And with wisdom kind and clear Let Thy life in mine appear, And with actions brotherly Speak my Lord’s sincerity. 3 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I myself would mighty be; Mighty so as to prevail Where unaided man must fail; Ever by a mighty hope, Pressing on and bearing up. 4 Holy Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would holy be; Separate from sin, I would Choose and cherish all things good, And whatever I can be Give to Him who gave me Thee! Amen. Topics: Guidance; Holy Spirit Used With Tune: REDHEAD NO. 76

Spirit of faith, come down

Author: C. Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of faith, come down, Reveal the things of God; And make to us the Godhead known, And witness with the blood; 'Tis thine the blood t'apply, And give us eyes to see That he who did for sinners die, Hath surely died for me. 2 No man can truly say That Jesus is the Lord, Unless thou take the veil away, And breathe the living word: Then, only then we feel Our interest in his blood, And cry, with joy unspeakable, Thou art my Lord, my God! 3 Oh, that the world might know The all-atoning Lamb! Spirit of faith, descend and show The virtue of his Name: The grace which all may find, The saving power impart; And testify to all mankind, And speak in every heart. Topics: The Holy Spirit; The Revealing and Witnessing Spirit

From Heaven Above To Earth I Come

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Martin Luther Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:36 Topics: The Worship of God; The Son Nativity

Who Is He In Yonder Stall?

Author: Benjamin Russell Hanby Meter: 7.7.8.8 with refrain Appears in 138 hymnals Scripture: Acts 2:36 First Line: Who is He in yonder stall Refrain First Line: 'Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! Topics: The Worship of God; The Son Nativity