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Prayerful Desire

Hymnal: The Psalter #386 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christians Conflicts of; Christians Graces of First Line: O Lord, make haste to hear my cry Lyrics: 1 O Lord, make haste to hear my cry, To Thee I call, on Thee rely. Incline to me a gracious ear, And when I call, in mercy hear. 2 When in the morning unto Thee I lift my voice and bring my plea, Then let my prayer as incense rise To God enthroned above the skies. 3 When unto Thee I look and pray With lifted hands at close of day, Then as the evening sacrifice Let my request accepted rise. 4 Guard Thou my thoughts, I Thee implore, And of my lips O keep Thou the door; Nor leave my sinful heart to stray Where evil footsteps lead the way. 5 O righteous God, Thy chastisement, Though sent thro' foes, in love is sent; Though grievous it will profit me, A healing ointment it shall be. 6 While wickedness my foes devise, To Thee my constant prayer shall rise; When their injustice is o'erthrown Mu gentleness shall still be shown. 7 Brought nigh to death and sore distressed, O Lord, my God, in Thee I rest; Forsake me not, I look to Thee, Let me Thy great salvation see. 8 Themselves entangled in their snare, Their own defeat my foes prepare; O keep me, Lord, for let me fall, Protect and lead me safe through all. Scripture: Psalm 141 Languages: English Tune Title: HESPERUS

The name "Jesus"

Author: William W. How Hymnal: Laudes Domini #387 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Jesus! name of wondrous love! Lyrics: 1 Jesus, name of wondrous love! Name all other names above! Unto which must every knee Bow in deep humility. 2 Jesus! name decreed of old: To the maiden mother told, Kneeling in her lowly cell, By the angel Gabriel. 3 Jesus! name of priceless worth To the fallen sons of earth, For the promise that it gave "Jesus shall his people save." 4 Jesus! only name that's given Under all the mighty heaven, Whereby man, to sin enslaved, Bursts his fetters, and is saved. 5 Jesus! name of wondrous love! Human name of God above; Pleading only this we flee, Helpless, O our God, to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: NOMEN JESU

"Immanuel"

Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #388 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Sweeter sounds than music knows Lyrics: 1 Sweeter sounds than music knows Charm me in Immanuel's name; All her hopes my spirt owes To his birth, and cross, and shame. 2 When he came, the angels sung, "Glory be to God on high:" Lord, unloose my stammering tongue; Who should louder sing than I? 3 Did the Lord a man become, That he might the law fulfill, Bleed and suffer in my room, And canst thou, my tongue, be still! 4 No; I must my praises bring, Though they worthless are, and weak; For should I refuse to sing, Sure the very stones would speak. 5 O my Saviour! Shield and Sun, Shepherd, Brother, Lord, and Friend Every precious name in one! I will love thee without end. Languages: English

"Altogether lovely"

Author: Frances E. Cox Hymnal: Laudes Domini #389 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Earth has nothing sweet or fair Lyrics: 1 Earth has nothing sweet or fair, Lovely forms or beauties rare, But before my eyes they bring Christ, of beauty Source and Spring. 2 When the morning paints the skies, When the golden sunbeams rise, Then my Saviour's form I find Brightly imaged on my mind. 3 When the star-beams pierce the night, Oft I think on Jesus' light; Think how bright that light will be, Shining through eternity. 4 Come, Lord Jesus! and dispel This dark cloud in which I dwell, And to me the power impart To behold thee as thou art. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BEES

Loving and Beloved

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #393 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Do not I love thee, O my Lord? Lyrics: 1 Do not I love thee, O my Lord? Behold my heart, and see; And turn the dearest idol out That dares to rival thee. 2 Is not thy name melodious still To mine attentive ear? Doth not each pulse with pleasure bound, My Saviour's voice to hear? 3 Hast thou a lamb in all thy flock I would disdain to feed? Hast thou a foe, before whose face I fear thy cause to plead? 4 Would not my heart pour forth its blood In honor of thy name? And challenge the cold hand of death To damp the immortal flame? 5 Thou knowest that I love thee, Lord; But, oh, I long to soar Far from the sphere of mortal joys, And learn to love thee more. Languages: English Tune Title: ARMENIA

Our Glorious King

Hymnal: The Psalter #394 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Evangelists; Christians Saved by Grace First Line: I will extol Thee, O my God Lyrics: 1 I will extol Thee, O my God, And praise Thee, O my King; Yes, ev'ry day and evermore Thy praises I will sing. Great is the Lord, our mighty God, And greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable, Above all glory raised. 2 Each generation to the next Shall testimony bear, And to your praise, from age to age, Thy wondrous acts declare. Upon Thy glorious majesty And honor I will dwell, And all Thy grand and glorious works And all Thy greatness tell. 3 Thy mighty acts and terrible Shall men with awe confess; Of Thy great goodness they shall sing, And perfect righteousness. Most gracious and compassionate Is God Who reigns above; His wrath is ever slow to rise, Unbounded is His love. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: GERARD

"He is precious"

Author: O. Heginbotham Hymnal: Laudes Domini #394 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts Lyrics: 1 Blest Jesus! when my soaring thoughts O'er all thy graces rove, How is my soul in transport lost, In wonder, joy, and love! 2 Not softest strains can charm my ears, Like thy beloved name; Nor aught beneath the skies inspire My heart will equal flame. 3 Where'er I look, my wondering eyes Unnumbered blessings see; But what is life, with all its bliss, If once compared with thee? 4 Hast thou a rival in my breast? Search, Lord, for thou canst tell If aught can raise my passions thus, Or please my soul so well. 5 No; thou art precious to my heart, My portion and my joy: For ever let thy boundless grace My sweetest thoughts employ. Languages: English

The Kingdom of Grace

Hymnal: The Psalter #395 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Evangelists; Christians Saved by Grace First Line: The Lord, our God, is good to all Lyrics: 1 The Lord, our God, is good to all, From Him all blessing flows; On all His works His tender love And mercy He bestows. 2 By all Thy works Thou shalt be praised, And by Thy saints be blest; Thy glorious kingdom and Thy pow'r Shall ever be confessed. 3 The praises of Thy mighty deeds Thro' all the earth shall ring, To show the glorious majesty Of heav'n's eternal King. 4 Eternal is Thy kingdom, Lord, Thy throne shall ever stand; All generations to the end Shall bow to Thy command. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: SILVERTON

Psalm 71

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #395 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: My Saviour! my almighty Friend Lyrics: 1 My Saviour! my almighty Friend; When I begin thy praise, Where will the growing numbers end, The numbers of thy grace? 2 Thou art my everlasting trust; Thy goodness I adore; And, since I know thy graces first, I speak thy glories more. 3 My feet shall travel all the length Of the celestial road; And march with courage in thy strength, To see my Father God. 4 How will my lips rejoice to tell The victories of my King! My soul, redeemed from sin and hell, Shall thy salvation sing. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER

"Look unto Me"

Author: Ray Palmer Hymnal: Laudes Domini #399 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: My faith looks up to thee Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine! Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, Oh, let me from this day Be wholly thine! 2 May thy rich grace impart Strength to thy fainting heart; My zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, Oh, may my love to thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire! 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From thee aside. 4 When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream Shall o'er me roll, Blest Saviour! then, in love, Fear and distrust remove; Oh, bear me safe above, A ransomed soul! Languages: English Tune Title: OLIVET

"To live is Christ"

Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #404 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Jesus, who on his glorious throne Lyrics: 1 Jesus, who on his glorious throne Rules heaven, and earth, and sea, Is pleased to claim me for his own, And give himself to me. 2 His person fixes all my love, His blood removes my fear; And while he pleads for me above, His arm preserves me here. 3 His word of promise is my food, His Spirit is my guide; Thus daily is my strength renewed, And all my wants supplied. 4 For him I count as gain each loss, Disgrace for him renown; Well may I glory in my cross, While he prepares my crown. Languages: English Tune Title: MELODY

Strength, Fortress, Refuge

Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Laudes Domini #405 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Dear Refuge of my weary soul Lyrics: 1 Dear Refuge of my weary soul, On thee, when sorrows rise, On thee, when waves of trouble roll, MY fainting hope relies. 2 To thee I tell each rising grief, For thou alone canst heal; Thy word can bring a sweet relief For every pain I feel. 3 But, oh, when gloomy doubts prevail, I fear to call thee mine; The springs of comfort seem to fail, And all my hopes decline. 4 Yet, gracious God, where shall I flee? Thou art my only trust; And still my soul would cleave to thee, Though prostrate in the dust. 5 Thy mercy-seat is open still, Here let my soul retreat, With humble hope attend thy will, And wait beneath thy feet. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES

Exultant Praise

Hymnal: The Psalter #406 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Blessedness of; Christians Conquerors First Line: Praise ye the Lord among His saints Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord among His saints, New songs of gladness sing; Let Zion's children praise and bless Their Maker and their King, Their Maker and their King. 2 Yea, let them praise His blessed name With all abounding joy, The sounding timbrel and the harp In songs of praise employ, In songs of praise employ. 3 the Lord takes pleasure in His satins, he is His people's strength, And He will glorify the meek With victory at length, With victory at length. 4 Ye saints, by day and night rejoice, Exult and joyful stand, Jehovah's praises in your mouth, His sword within your hand, His sword within your hand. 5 This is the glorious judgment giv'n: His saints shall rule the earth; Then bless the Lord, His glory tell, And celebrate His worth, And celebrate His worth. Scripture: Psalm 149 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS

"Whom unseen, we love"

Author: Ray Palmer Hymnal: Laudes Domini #406 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen Lyrics: 1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen That radiant form of thine! The vail of sense hangs dark between Thy blessed face and mine! 2 I see thee not, I hear thee not, Yet art thou oft with me; And earth has ne'er so dear a spot, As where I meet with thee. 3 Like some bright dream that comes unsought, When slumbers o'er me roll, Thine image ever fills my thought, And charms my ravished soul. 4 Yet though I have not seen, and still Must rest in faith alone; I love thee, dearest Lord! and will, Unseen, but not unknown. 5 When death these mortal eyes shall seal, And still this throbbing heart, The rending vail shall thee reveal, All glorious as thou art! Languages: English

The Promise of Victory

Hymnal: The Psalter #407 (1912) Topics: Christians Blessedness of; Christians Conquerors First Line: O praise ye the Lord Lyrics: 1 O praise ye the Lord, And sing a new song, Amid all the saints His praises prolong; The praise of their Maker His people shall sing, All children of Zion Rejoice in their King. 2 With timbrel and harp And joyful acclaim, With gladness and mirth, Sing praise to His Name; For God in His people His pleasure doth seek, With robes of salvation He clotheth the meek. 3 In glory exult, Ye saints of the Lord; With song in the night High praises accord; Go forth in God's service And strong in His might To conquer all evil And stand for the right. 4 For this is His word: His saints shall not fail, But over the earth Their pow'r shall prevail; All kingdoms and nations Shall yield to their sway. To God give the glory And praise Him for aye. Scripture: Psalm 149 Languages: English Tune Title: HOUGHTON

"We would see Jesus"

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Laudes Domini #409 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: We would see Jesus for the shadows lengthen Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus for the shadows lengthen Across this little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen For the last weariness the final strife. 2 We would see Jesus the great Rock Foundation, Whereon our feet were set with sovereign grace; Not life, nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove us, if we see his face. 3 We would see Jesus other lights are paling. Which for long years we have rejoiced to see; The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing, We would not mourn them, for we go to thee. 4 We would see Jesus this is all we're needing, Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading, Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night! Languages: English Tune Title: RAYNOLDS

"A little while"

Author: Mrs. Jane Crewdson Hymnal: Laudes Domini #410 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Oh, for the peace which floweth like a river Lyrics: 1 Oh, for the peace which floweth like a river, Making life's desert places bloom and smile! Oh, for the faith to grasp heaven's bright "for ever," Amid the shadows of earth's "little while!" 2 A little while for patient vigil-keeping, To face the storm, to battle with the strong; A little while to sow the seed with weeping, Then bind the sheaves and sing the harvest song! 3 A little while to keep the oil from failing, A little while faith's flickering lamp to trim; And then, the Bridegroom's coming footsteps hailing, To haste to meet him with the bridal hymn! 4 And he who is himself the gift and giver, The future glory and the present smile, With the bright promise of the glad "for ever" Will light the shadows of the "little while!" Languages: English

All for Jesus

Author: J. Jacobs Hymnal: Laudes Domini #414 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: What can I give to Jesus Lyrics: 1 What can I give to Jesus, Who gave himself for me? How can I show my love to him Who died on Calvary? Myself I give to Jesus, Who gave himself for me: Thus will I show my love to him Who died on Calvary. 2 I give my life to Jesus, My strength and health and all; Assured he'll be my constant Friend, Whatever may befall. This will I give to Jesus, etc. 3 Thy Spirit give, Lord Jesus, To strengthen me for this; That I may have thy loving smile, And share thine endless bliss. Then shall I give to Jesus A song more sweet, more free; And ever show my love to him Who died on Calvary. Languages: English Tune Title: HERBERT

"Brother, King!"

Author: Newman Hall Hymnal: Laudes Domini #415 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Love for Christ; Christians Love for Christ First Line: Friend of sinners! Lord of glory! Lyrics: 1 Friend of sinners! Lord of glory! Lowly, mighty! Brother, King! Musing o'er thy wondrous story, Fain would I thy praises sing. 2 Friend to help us, comfort, save us, In whom power and pity blend, Praise we must the grace which gave us Jesus Christ, the sinner's Friend. 3 Oh, to love and serve thee better! From all evil set us free; Break, Lord, every sinful fetter, Be each thought conformed to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. SYLVESTER

Vain, delusive world, adieu

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #415 (1870) Topics: Choice of the Christian; Christians their life and experience; Crucifixion of Christians to the world Lyrics: 1 Vain, delusive world, adieu, With all of creature good! Only Jesus I pursue, Who bought me with His blood: All thy pleasures I forego; I trample on thy wealth and pride; Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus, crucified. 2 Other knowledge I disdain; 'Tis all but vanity: Christ, the Lamb of God, was slain,-- He tasted death for me. Me to save from endless woe The sin-atoning Victim died: Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus, crucified. 3 Him to know is life and peace, And pleasure without end; This is all my happiness, On Jesus to depend; Daily in His grace to grow, And ever in His faith abide; Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus, crucified. Languages: English

I send the joys of earth away

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #416 (1870) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Choice of the Christian; Christians their life and experience; Crucifixion of Christians to the world Lyrics: 1 I send the joys of earth away; Away, ye tempters of the mind, False as the smooth, deceitful sea, And empty as the whistling wind. 2 Your streams were floating me along Down the gulf of dark despair, And whilst I listen'd to your song, Your streams had e’en conveyed me there. 3 Lord, I adore Thy matchless grace, That warn'd me of that dark abyss, That drew me from those treacherous seas, And bade me seek superior bliss. 4 There, from the bosom of my God, Oceans of endless pleasure roll; There would I fix my last abode, And drown the sorrows of my soul. Languages: English

What thousands never knew the road!

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #417 (1870) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Choice of the Christian; Christians their life and experience; Crucifixion of Christians to the world Lyrics: 1 What thousands never knew the road! What thousands hate it when 'tis known! None but the upright and sincere Will seek or choose it for their own. 2 A thousand ways in ruin end, One only leads to joys on high; By that my willing steps ascend, Pleased with a journey to the sky. 3 No more I ask, or hope to find Delight or happiness below; Sorrow may well possess the mind That feeds where thorns and thistles grow. 4 The joy that fades is not for me, I seek immortal joys above; There glory, without end, shall be The bright reward of faith and love. Languages: English

"The burden rolled away"

Author: Ellen H. Willis Hymnal: Laudes Domini #430 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges First Line: I left it all with Jesus long ago Lyrics: 1 I left it all with Jesus long ago, All my sins I brought him and my woe; When by faith I saw him on the tree, Heard his small, still whisper, "'Tis for thee." From my heart the burden rolled away! Happy day. 2 I leave it all with Jesus, for he knows How to steal the bitter from life's woes; How to gild the tear-drop with his smile, Make the desert garden bloom awhile: When my weakness leaneth on his might, All seems light. 3 I leave it all with Jesus day by day; Faith can firmly trust him, come what may. Hope has dropped her anchor, found her rest, In the calm sure haven of his breast; Love esteems it heaven to abide At his side. Languages: English Tune Title: SECURITY

Grace

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #435 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges First Line: Grace! 'tis a charming sound! Lyrics: 1 Grace! 'tis a charming sound! Harmonious to mine ear! Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear. 2 Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man: And all the steps that grace display, Which drew the wondrous plan. 3 Grace led my roving feet To tread the heavenly road; And new supplies each hour I meet While pressing on to God. 4 Grace all the work shall crown, Through everlasting days; It lays in heaven the topmost stone, And well deserves the praise. Languages: English Tune Title: LUTHER

God our Father

Author: C. Winkworth Hymnal: Laudes Domini #436 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges First Line: Here I can firmly rest Lyrics: 1 Here I can firmly rest; I dare to boast of this, That God, the highest and the best, My Friend and Father is. 2 Naught have I of my own, Naught in the life I lead; What Christ hath given, that alone I dare in faith to plead. 3 I rest upon the ground Of Jesus and his blood; It is through him that I have found My soul's eternal good. 4 At cost of all I have, At cost of life and limb, I cling to God who yet shall save; I will not turn from him. 5 His Spirit in me dwells, O'er all my mind he reigns; My care and sadness he dispels, And soothes away my pains. 6 He prospers day by day His work within my heart, Till I have strength and faith to say, "Thou, God, my Father art!" Languages: English

"It is well"

Author: John Kent Hymnal: Laudes Domini #437 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges First Line: What cheering words are these Lyrics: 1 What cheering words are these; Their sweetness who can tell? In time, and to eternal days, "'Tis with the righteous well!" 2 Well when they see his face, Or sink amidst the flood; Well in affliction's thorny maze, Or on the mount with God. 3 'Tis well when joys arise, 'Tis well when sorrows flow, 'Tis well when darkness vails the skies, And strong temptations grow. 4 'Tis well when Jesus calls, "From earth and sin arise, To join the hosts of ransomed souls, Made to salvation wise!" Languages: English

Sinai and Calvary

Author: John Hay Hymnal: Laudes Domini #440 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges First Line: From Sinai's cloud of darkness Lyrics: 1 From Sinai's cloud of darkness The vivid lightnings play, They serve the God of vengeance, The Lord who shall repay. Each fault must bring its penance, Each sin the avenging blade; For God upholds in justice The laws that he hath made. 2 But Calvary stands to ransom The earth from utter loss, In shade than light more glorious, The shadow of the Cross. To heal a sick world's trouble, To soothe its woe and pain, On Calvary's sacred summit The Paschal Lamb was slain. 3 The boundless might of Heaven Its law in mercy furled, As once the bow of promise O'erarched a drowning world. The law said As you keep me It shall be done to you. But Calvary prays--Forgive them, They know not what they do. 4 Almighty God! direct us To keep thy perfect Law! O blessed Saviour, help us Nearer to thee to draw; Let Sinai's thunders aid us To guard our feet from sin, And Calvary's light inspire us The love of God to win. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. GEORGE'S, BOLTON

Security

Author: James G. Deck Hymnal: Laudes Domini #441 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges First Line: O Lamb of God! still keep me Lyrics: 1 O Lamb of God! still keep me Near to thy wounded side; 'Tis only there in safety And peace I can abide! What foes and snares surround me, What doubts and fears within! The grace that sought and found me, Alone can keep me clean. 2 Soon shall my eyes behold thee, With rapture, face to face; One half hath not been told me Of all thy power and grace; Thy beauty, Lord, and glory, The wonders of thy love, Shall be the endless story Of all the saints above. Languages: English

The Church One

Author: S. Baring-Gould Hymnal: Laudes Domini #444 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges First Line: Through the night of doubt and sorrow Lyrics: 1 Through the night of doubt and sorrow, Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the promised land. Clear before us, through the darkness, Gleams and burns the guiding light: Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. 2 One the light of God's own presence, O'er his ransomed people shed, Chasing far the gloom and terror, Brightening all the path we tread: One the object of our journey, One the faith which never tires, One the earnest looking forward, One the hope our God inspires. 3 One the strain the lips of thousands Lifts as from the heart of one; One the conflict, one the peril, One the march in God begun: One the gladness of rejoicing On the far eternal shore, Where the one Almighty Father, Reigns in love for evermore. Languages: English Tune Title: BEECROFT

"The new life"

Author: Frederick W. Faber Hymnal: Laudes Domini #447 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Privileges; Christians Privileges First Line: Hark, hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling Lyrics: 1 Hark, hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave-beat shore: How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more. Refrain: Angels of Jesus, angels of light, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night. 2 Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come; And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the gospel leads us home. [Refrain] 3 Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea; And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing, King Shepherd, turn their weary steps to thee. [Refrain] 4 Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping, Sing us sweet fragments of songs above; Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping, And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: VOX ANGELICA

Progress

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Laudes Domini #459 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Like the eagle, upward, onward Lyrics: 1 Like the eagle, upward, onward, Let my soul in faith be borne: Calmly gazing, skyward, sunward, Let my eye unshrinking turn! 2 Where the cross, God's love revealing, Sets the fettered spirit free, Where it sheds its wondrous healing, There, my soul, thy rest shall be! 3 Oh, may I no longer, dreaming; Idly waste my golden day, But, each precious hour redeeming, Upward, upward, press my way! Languages: English Tune Title: WIMBORNE

Psalm 127

Author: Harriet Auber Hymnal: Laudes Domini #461 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Vainly, through night's weary hours Lyrics: 1 Vainly, through night's weary hours, Keep we watch, lest foes alarm; Vain our bulwarks, and our towers, But for God's protecting arm. 2 Vain were all our toil and labor, Did not God that labor bless; Vain, without his grace and favor, Every talent we possess. 3 Vainer still the hope of heaven, That on human strength relies; But to him shall be given, Who in humble faith applies. 4 Seek we, then, the Lord's Anointed; He will grant us peace and rest: Ne'er was suppliant disappointed, Who thro' Christ his prayer addressed. Languages: English

Courage and Faith

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Laudes Domini #462 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer! Lyrics: 1 Father, hear the prayer we offer! Not for ease that prayer shall be, But for strength that we may ever Live our lives courageously. 2 Not for ever by still waters Would we idly quiet stay; But would smite the living fountains From the rocks along our way. 3 Be our strength in hours of weakness, In our wanderings, be our guide; Through endeavor, failure, danger, Father, be thou at our side! Languages: English

"So Jesus Looked"

Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #466 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Father of mercies! send thy grace Lyrics: 1 Father of mercies! send thy grace, All powerful from above, To form in our obedient souls The image of thy love. 2 Oh, may our sympathizing breasts The generous pleasure know, Kindly to share in others' joy, And weep for others' woe! 3 When the most helpless sons of grief In low distress are laid, Soft be our hearts their pains to feel, And swift our hands to aid. 4 So Jesus looked on dying men, When throned above the skies; And 'mid the embraces of his God, He felt compassion rise. 5 On wings of love the Saviour flew, To raise us from the ground, And made the richest of his blood A balm for every wound. Languages: English Tune Title: REMSEN

God's hidden ones

Author: William Croswell Hymnal: Laudes Domini #467 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Lord, lead the way the Saviour went Lyrics: 1 Lord, lead the way the Saviour went, By lane and cell obscure, And let love's treasures still be spent, Like his, upon the poor. 2 Like him, through scenes of deep distress, Who bore the world's sad weight, We, in their crowded loneliness, Would seek the desolate. 3 For thou hast placed us side by side In this wide world of ill; And that thy followers may be tried, The poor are with us still. 4 Mean are all offerings we can make; Yet thou hast taught us, Lord, If given for the Saviour's sake, They lose not their reward. Languages: English

Minute fidelity

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Laudes Domini #468 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Scorn not the slightest word or deed Lyrics: 1 Scorn not the slightest word or deed, Nor deem it void of power; There's fruit in each wind-wafted seed, That waits its natal hour. 2 A whispered word may touch the heart, And call it back to life; A look of love bid sin depart, And still unholy strife. 3 No act falls fruitless; none can tell How vast its power may be, Nor what results infolded dwell Within it silently. 4 Work on, despair not, bring thy mite, Nor care how small it be; God is with all that serve the right, The holy, true, and free. Languages: English

Psalm 41

Author: Mrs. A. L. Barbauld Hymnal: Laudes Domini #469 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Blest is the man whose softening heart Lyrics: 1 Blest is the man whose softening heart Feels all another's pain; To whom the supplicating eye Was never raised in vain: 2 Whose breast expands with generous warmth A stranger's woes to feel; And bleeds in pity o'er the wound He wants the power to heal. 3 He spreads his kind supporting arms To every child of grief; His secret bounty largely flows, And brings unasked relief. 4 To gentle offices of love His feet are never slow: He views, through mercy's melting eye, A brother in a foe. 5 Peace from the bosom of his God, The Saviour's grace shall give; And, when he kneels before the throne, His trembling soul shall live. Languages: English

Forbearance

Author: Thomas Gibbons Hymnal: Laudes Domini #471 (1890) Topics: Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Oh, what stupendous mercy shines Lyrics: 1 Oh, what stupendous mercy shines Around the majesty of heaven? Rebels he deigns to call his sons Their souls renewed, their sins forgiven. 2 Go, initiate the grace divine The grace that blazes like the sun; Hold forth your fair, though feeble light, Through all your lives let mercy run. 3 When all is done, renounce your deeds, Renounce self-righteousness with scorn: Thus will you glorify your God, And thus the Christian name adorn. Languages: English

Psalm 137

Author: T. Dwight Hymnal: Laudes Domini #474 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: I love thy kingdom, Lord! Lyrics: 1 I love thy kingdom, Lord! The house of thine abode, The church, our blest Redeemer saved With his own precious blood. 2 I love thy church, O God! Her walls before thee stand, Dear as the apple of thine eye, And graven on thy hand. 3 For her my tears shall fall, For her my prayers ascend; To her my cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end. 4 Beyond my highest joy, I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 5 Sure as thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven. Languages: English Tune Title: STATE STREET

"Harvest home"

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #475 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Sow in the morn thy seed Lyrics: 1 Sow in the morn thy seed, At eve hold not thy hand; To doubt and fear give thou no heed; Broad-cast it o'er the land. 2 And duly shall appear In verdure, beauty, strength, The tender blade, the stalk, the ear, And the full corn at length. 3 Thou canst not toil in vain; Cold, heat, the moist and dry, Shall foster and mature the grain For garners in the sky. 4 Then, when the glorious end, The day of God shall come, The angel-reapers shall descend, And heaven sing "Harvest home!" Languages: English

Expedition

Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #476 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Work while it is to-day! Lyrics: 1 Work, while it is to-day! This was our Saviour's rule; With docile minds let us obey, As learners in his school. 2 Lord Christ, we humbly ask Of thee the power and will, With fear and meekness, every task Of duty to fulfill. 3 At home, by word and deed, Adorn redeeming grace; And sow abroad the precious seed Of truth in every place: 4 That thus the wilderness May blossom like the rose, And trees spring up of righteousness, Where'er life's river flows. Languages: English

Contribution

Author: William W. How Hymnal: Laudes Domini #477 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: We give thee but thine own 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 To comfort and to bless, To find a balm for woe, To tend the lone and fatherless Is angel's work below. 4 The captive to release, To God the lost to bring, To teach the way of life and peace It is a Christ-like thing. 5 And we believe thy word, Though dim our faith may be; Whate'er for thine we do, O Lord, We do it unto thee. Languages: English

"The night cometh"

Author: Anna L. Walker Hymnal: Laudes Domini #480 (1890) Topics: Christian Experience; Christians Duties; Christians Duties First Line: Work, for the night is coming Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming; Work, through the morning hours; Work, while the dew is sparkling; Work, 'mid springing flowers; Work, when the day grows brighter, Work, in the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon. Give every flying minute Something to keep in store: Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work, for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies, Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work, while the night is darkening, When man's work is o'er. Languages: English Tune Title: WORK SONG

I John 4:21

Author: Joseph Swain Hymnal: Laudes Domini #488 (1890) Topics: Christian Fellowship; Christians Fellowship; Christians Fellowship First Line: How sweet, how heavenly is the sight Lyrics: 1 How sweet, how heavenly is the sight, When those who love the Lord In one another's peace delight, And so fulfill his word! 2 When each can feel his brother's sigh, And with him bear a part! When sorrow flows from every eye, And joy from heart to heart! 3 When, free from envy, scorn, and pride, Our wishes all above, Each can his brother's failings hide, And show a brother's love! 4 Let love, in one delightful stream, Through every bosom flow; And union sweet, and dear esteem In every action glow. 5 Love is the golden chain that binds The happy souls above; And he's an heir of heaven who finds His bosom glow with love. Languages: English Tune Title: EVAN

"One Family"

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Laudes Domini #489 (1890) Topics: Christian Fellowship; Christians Fellowship; Christians Fellowship First Line: Let saints below in concert sing Lyrics: 1 Let saints below in concert sing With those to glory gone; For all the servants of our King In earth and heaven are one. 2 One family we dwell in him One church above, beneath, Though now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death; 3 One army of the living God, To his command we bow; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now. 4 Ev'n now by faith, we join our hands, With those that went before, And greet the ransomed, blessed bands Upon the eternal shore. 5 Lord Jesus! be our constant guide: And, when the word is given, Bid death's cold flood its waves divide, And land us safe in heaven. Languages: English

A growing kingdom

Author: Arthur C. Coxe Hymnal: Laudes Domini #490 (1890) Topics: Christian Fellowship; Christians Fellowship; Christians Fellowship First Line: Oh, where are the kings and empires now Lyrics: 1 Oh, where are kings and empires now, Of old that went and came? But, Lord, thy 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 Thy 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 my hands. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANN'S

So let our lips and lives express

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #526 (1899) Topics: Christians Workers for Christ; Christian conflict; Example of Christians Lyrics: 1 O let our lips and lives express The holy gospel we profess; So let our works and virtues shine, To prove the doctrine all divine.! 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honors of our Saviour God, When the salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of sin. 3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, Passion and envy, lust and pride; While justice, temperance, truth and love, Our inward piety approve. 4 Religion bears our spirits up, While we expect that blessèd hope, The bright appearance of the Lord, And faith stands leaning on His word. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: LOUVAN

A charge to keep I have

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #527 (1899) Topics: Christians Steadfastness of; Christians Workers for Christ; Christian conflict Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify; A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfil; Oh, may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will. 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live; And oh! Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give. 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely; Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall forever die. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: BOYLSTON

If God be on my side

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Paul Gerhardt Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #528 (1899) Topics: Christians Safety of; Christians Workers for Christ; Christian conflict Lyrics: 1 If God be on my side, Then let who will oppose, For oft ere now to Him I cried, And He hath quelled my foes. If Jesus be my Friend, If God doth love me well, What matters all my foes intend, Tho' strong they be and fell. Refrain: If God be on my side, If Jesus be my Friend, I'm sure He always will provide, And guide me to the end. 2 Here I can firmly rest, I dare to boast of this That God the Highest and the Best My Friend and Father is. From dangerous snares He saves Where'er He bids me go, He checks the storms and calms the waves, Nor lets aught work me woe. [Refrain] 3 I rest upon the ground Of Jesus and His blood, For 'tis through Him that I have found The True Eternal Good. Nought have I of mine own, Nought in the life I lead, What Christ hath given me, that alone Is worth all love indeed. [Refrain] Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ALLEMAN

Stand up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield Jr. Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #567 (1891) Meter: 7.6 Topics: Christians Conquerors through Christ; Christians Fidelity of; Soldiers, Christian First Line: Stand up, stand up for Jesus Refrain First Line: Stand up, ye soldiers Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Languages: English

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