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Be Still, My Soul

Author: Katharina von Schlegel; Jane Borthwick Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 177 hymnals First Line: Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change God faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul: your God will undertake to guide the future as in ages past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know the Christ who ruled them while He dwelt below. 3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Topics: God the Father Sustainer; Assurance; Comfort; God-Faithfulness Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

More Love to Thee, O Christ

Author: Elizabeth Prentiss Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4 Appears in 817 hymnals Lyrics: 1 More love to Thee, O Christ, more love to Thee! Hear Thou the prayer I make on bended knee; this is my earnest plea: more love, O Christ, to Thee, more love to Thee, more love to Thee! 2 Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest; now Thee alone I seek, give what is best; this all my prayer shall be: more love, O Christ, to Thee, more love to Thee, more love to Thee! 3 Then shall my latest breath whisper Thy praise; this be the parting cry my heart shall raise; this still its prayer shall be: more love, O Christ, to Thee, more love to Thee, more love to Thee! Topics: The Church at Worship Praise and Adoration; Love for Jesus Christ; Praise and Adoration-Jesus Christ; Prayer Used With Tune: MORE LOVE TO THEE

Now Thank We All Our God

Author: Martin Rinkart; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Appears in 687 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things hath done, in whom His world rejoices; who, from our mothers' arms, hath blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us; to keep us in His grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills in this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given, the Son, and Him who reigns with them in highest heaven, the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore, for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. Topics: The Church at Worship Thanksgiving; Adversity; Faith and Trust; Thankfulness and Thanksgiving Used With Tune: NUN DANKET

For the Fruit of All Creation

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 70 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For His gifts to every nation, thanks be to God. For the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safe-keeping, thanks be to God. 2 In the just reward of labor, God's will is done. In the help we give our neighbor, God's will is done. In our world-wide task of caring for the hungry and despairing, in the harvests we are sharing, God's will is done. 3 For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all, that love has found us, thanks be to God. Topics: The Church at Worship Thanksgiving; Care of the Earth; Stewardship; Thankfulness and Thanksgiving Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS

Our Father God, Who Art in Heaven

Author: Adoniram Judson Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 120 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Prayer; Guidance; Prayer Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

Near to the Heart of God

Author: Cleland B. McAfee Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 138 hymnals First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God, a place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before Thee near to the heart of God. 2 There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God, a place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God. [Refrain] 3 There is a place of full release, near to the heart of God, a place where all is joy and peace, near to the heart of God. [Refrain] Topics: The Church at Worship Prayer; Assurance; Comfort; Prayer Used With Tune: McAFEE

Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 847 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, unuttered or expressed, the motion of a hidden fire that trembles in the breast. 2 Prayer is the simplest form of speech that infant lips can try; prayer the sublimest strains that reach the Majesty on high. 3 Prayer is the contrite sinners' voice, returning from their way, while angels in their songs rejoice and cry, "Behold, they pray!" 4 Prayer is the Christians' vital breath, the Christians' native air, their watchword at the gates of death; they enter heaven with prayer. 5 O Christ, by whom we come to God, the Life, the Truth, the Way, the path of prayer You also trod; Lord, teach us how to pray! Topics: The Church at Worship Prayer; Prayer Used With Tune: CAMPMEETING

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 555 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thou Joy of loving hearts, Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of all, from the best bliss that earth imparts, we turn unfilled to hear Thy call. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Thou savest those that on Thee call; to them that seek Thee, Thou art good, to them who find Thee, all in all. 3 O Jesus, ever with us stay, make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away, shed o'er the world Thy holy light. Topics: The Church at Worship Prayer; Jesus Christ-Lord; Prayer Used With Tune: QUEBEC Text Sources: Latin Hymn, 12th century

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott Meter: 8.8.9.8.8.8.8.4 Appears in 237 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2 Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth Thou sendest clear; and while the wave-notes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3 Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart, and let me prepare love with Thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my mouth, illumine me, Spirit divine! 4 Open my mind, that I may read more of Thy love in word and deed. What shall I fear while yet Thou dost lead? Only for light from Thee I plead. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my mind, illumine me, Spirit divine! Topics: The Church at Worship Prayer; Discipleship; Prayer; Witness Used With Tune: SCOTT

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

Author: Julia Ward Howe Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 551 hymnals First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Glory! glory, hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Refrain: Glory! glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah! Our God is marching on. 2 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never sound retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of all before His judgment seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer Him; be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. [Refrain] 3 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; as He died to make us holy, let us live to make all free. Our God is marching on. [Refrain] 4 He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave; He is wisdom to the mighty, He is honor to the brave; so the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of wrong His slave. Our God is marching on. [Refrain] Topics: The Church at Worship Proclamation; Jesus Christ-Reign; Proclamation Used With Tune: BATTLE HYMN