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Behold the glories of the Lamb

Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 275 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Lyrics: 1 Behold the glories of the Lamb, Amidst his Father's throne! Prepare new honors for his name, And songs before unknown. 2 Let elders worship at his feet, The Church adore around; With vials full of odors sweet, And harps of sweeter sound. 3 Now to the Lamb that once was slain, Be endless blessings paid; Salvation, glory, joy, remain Forever on thy head. 4 Thou hast redeemed our souls with blood, Hast set the prisoners free; Hast made us kings and priests to God; And we shall reign with thee. Topics: Christ Intercession and Reign; The Glories of the Lamb

The Lord Jehovah reigns

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 267 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40 Lyrics: 1 The Lord Jehovah reigns, his throne is built on high; the garments he assumes are light and majesty: his glories shine with beams so bright no mortal eye can bear the sight. 2 The thunders of his hand keep the wide world in awe; his wrath and justice stand to guard his holy law; and where his love resolves to bless his truth confirms and seals his grace. 3 Through all his ancient works amazing wisdom shines, confounds the powers of hell and breaks their cursed designs; strong is his arm, and shall fulfil his great decrees, his sovereign will. 4 And can this mighty King of Glory condescend? And will he write his name My Father and my Friend? I love his name, I love his word; join, all my powers, and praise the Lord. Topics: Evil; Glory of God; Grace; Judgment of God; Law of God; Our Love to God; Providence; Salvation; Word of God Used With Tune: ST JOHN

His Way with Thee

Author: C. S. N. Appears in 227 hymnals Scripture: Psalms 1-150 First Line: Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good Refrain First Line: His power can make you what you ought to be Used With Tune: [Would you live for Jesus, and be always pure and good]

My God, I Love Thee

Author: Francis Xavier; Edward Caswall Appears in 208 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3 First Line: My God, I love Thee: not because I hope for heav'n thereby Topics: Christian Life; Devotion; Love Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD

Let earth and heaven agree

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 183 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:3 Topics: Jesus Christ the Saviour: Lord of All Used With Tune: MILLENNIUM

God of grace and God of glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 153 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Topics: Christian unity; Confirmation; Faith, Trust and Commitment; Grace and Providence; Pentecost; The Serving Community; The Wholeness of Creation; Year A Epiphany 2; Year A Proper 2; Year A Sunday Next Before Lent; Year B Proper 16; Year B Proper 4; Year C Proper 15 Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Thou Thinkest, Lord, of Me

Author: Edmund S. Lorenz Appears in 152 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:7 First Line: Amid the trials which I meet Topics: Blessings Used With Tune: [Amid the trials which I meet]

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 147 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:8 First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: African-American spiritual

From Heaven Above

Author: Martin Luther Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 145 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:9 First Line: "From heaven above to earth I come Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH Text Sources: Trans. Lutheran Book of Worship, 1978, alt.

Sweet Will of God

Author: Rev. Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 40:8 First Line: I worship thee, sweet will of God Topics: Afflictions Submission under; God Will of; Peace Christian; Resignation