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All glory be to God on High

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a1 (1895) Lyrics: 1 All glory be to God on High, Who hath our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, The feud at last is ended; God showeth His good will to men, And peace shall dwell on earth again; O thank Him for His goodness! 2 We praise, we worship Thee, we trust And give Thee thanks forever, O Father, that Thy rule is just And wise, and changes never: Thy boundless power o'er all things reigns, Done is whate'er Thy will ordains; Blest we that Thou art Ruler! 3 O Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, Son of Thy heavenly Father, O Thou who hast our peace restored And straying sheep dost gather, Thou Lamb of God, to Thee on high, From out our depths we sinners cry, Have mercy on us, Jesus! 4 O Holy Ghost, Thou precious Gift, Thou Comforter unfailing, O'er Satan's snares our souls uplift, And let Thy power availing Avert our woes and calm our dread; For us the Savior's blood was shed, We trust in Thee to save us! Topics: Sunday On Opening Service Languages: English

Almighty God, Thy Word is cast

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a10 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Almighty God, Thy Word is cast Like seed upon the ground; O let the dew of heaven descend, And shed its influence round. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove; Make it take root in every heart, And grow in faith and love! 3 Let not this world's deceitful cares, Nor worldly wealth and joy, Nor scorching beam, nor stormy blast, The rising plant destroy. 4 Where'er the word of life is sown, A large increase bestow, That all who hear Thy message, Lord, Its saving power may know. Topics: Sunday Close of Service Languages: English

The Lord of life, with glory crowned

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a100 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 The Lord of life, with glory crowned, On heaven's exalted throne, Forgets not those, for whom on earth He heaved His dying groan. 2 His greatness now no tongue of man Or seraph bright can tell; Yet still the chief of all His joys, That souls are saved from hell. 3 For this He taught, and toiled, and bled; For this His life was giv'n; For this He fought, and vanquished death; For this He reigns in heav'n. 4 Join, all ye saints beneath the sky, Your grateful praise to give; Sing loud hosannas to His name, With whom you too shall live. Topics: The Church Year Ascension Languages: English

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a101 (1895) First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, Lord God, and fill Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, Lord God, and fill With Thy rich grace heart, mind,and will, And each believing soul inspire With thine own pure and holy fire. Lord, by the brightness of Thy light, Thou in the faith dost men unite Of ev'ry land and ev'ry tongue: This to Thy praise, O Lord, be sung. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2 Thou holy Light and Guide divine, O cause the Word of life to shine; Teach us to know our God aright, And call Him Father with delight. Keep us, O Lord, from all strange lore, That we may seek no master more, But with true faith in Christ abide, And heartily in Him confide. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 3 Sweet Source of comfort, Holy Love, Send us thy succor from above, That in Thy service we may stay, And troubles drive us not away. Lord with Thy grace our souls refresh, Confirm our frail and feeble flesh, That we through life and death to Thee May press with Christian chivalry. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

Come, O come, Thou quick'ning Spirit

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a102 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Come, O come, Thou quick'ning Spirit, God from all eternity! Let us Thy blest grace inherit, And our souls be filled by Thee; Then will spirit, life, and light Dissipate our inner night. 2 Grant our hearts in heavenly measure Wisdom, counsel, purity, That we never may take pleasure In aught but what pleases Thee; In Thy knowledge make us whole, And from error free the soul. 3 Let us trust Thy witness wholly, That we are the sons of God, Who rely upon Him solely, When they pass beneath the rod; For the Father's chastenings Bless above all earthly things. 4 Prompt us, that we come before Him Joyously with hope in view, Sigh in us, when we implore Him, And e'er plead for us anew; Then our prayer will not be vain, And our faith new strength will gain. 5 Should our soul for comfort languish, And despondency grow strong, That the heart must cry in anguish: "Oh, my God, my God, how long!" Sooth Thou then the aching breast, Grant us patience, strength, and rest. 6 Mighty Spirit of reliance! Sure Defence in all our need; When the foe bids us defiance, Bid Thy work in us God speed! Grand us weapons for the strife, And with vict'ry crown our life. 7 Guard our faith, that naught molest it-- Satan, death, or scornful jeer-- Let no power from us wrest it, Thou, O God, our Trust and Cheer! Though our heart would fain say nay, Be Thy Word to us still Yea. 8 And when life with death is blending, Then assure us yet the more, As the heirs of life unending, Of the glory there in store, Which can never be expressed, But with which we shall be blest. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

O Holy Ghost descend, we pray

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a103 (1895) Lyrics: 1 O Holy Ghost descend, we pray, Abide with us from day to day, Thy temple deign to make us! Let Thy bright beams, thou heav'nly Light, Dispel the darkness of our night, To joy and gladness wake us; That we Too Thee Truly living, To Thee giving Pray'r unceasing, Still may be in love increasing. 2 Give to Thy Word impressive power That in our hearts, from this good hour, As fire it may be glowing; That we may Thee the Father, Son, And Spirit, on one common throne, Confess, Thy glory showing. O stay And sway Our souls ever, That they never May forsake Thee, But by faith their refuge make Thee. 3 Thou Fountain whence all wisdom flows, Which God on pious hearts bestows, Grant us Thy consolation, that in our pure faith's unity, We faithful witnesses may be Of grace that brings salvation. Hear us, Cheer us By Thy teaching, Let our preaching And our labor Praise the Lord and bless our neighbor. 4 Direct us by Thy counsel still, That we may understand Thy will; We err unless Thou guide us. O grant us constancy, that we May ever faithful prove to Thee, Whatever woes betide us. Descend, Defend From all errors And earth's terrors; Be our healing, Jesus' love and peace revealing. 5 Thy grace sustain, pervade our heart, That we may act the valiant part With Thee as our reliance; Be Thou our Captain and our Shield, That we may never quit the field, But bid the foe defiance. Heed us! Speed us! O'er us hover As our Cover; Thy Salvation Be our constant consolation. 6 O mighty Rock, O source of Life, Let Thy dear Word, 'mid doubt and strife, Be so within us burning That we be faithful unto death, In Thy pure love and holy faith From Thee true wisdom learning! Thy fire Inspire Quick'ning savor, That with favor Our behavior May confess Christ as our Savior. 7 O gentle Dew, from heav'n now fall With power upon the hearts of all, Thy tenderness instilling; That heart to heart more closely bound, Fruitful in kindly deeds be found, The law of love fulfilling! No ill Shall fill Hearts that love Thee And approve Thee; Where Thou livest Peace, good will, and joy thou givest, 8 Grant that our days, while life shall last, In humble holiness be passed; Our minds fill with thy leaven, That they may rise o'er things of earth, The hopes and joys that here have birth, And live in joys of heaven. Sustain, Restrain From offences Hearts and senses; Blessed Spirit! Bid us thus true life inherit. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

Creator, Spirit, Holy Dove

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a104 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Creator, Spirit, Holy Dove, Visit Thy people from above, Fill them with graces, and restore Thy creatures as they were before. 2 For Comforter is Thy sweet name, A gift which from the Highest came, A precious ointment from above, A living fount, a fire of love. 3 Our minds enlighten, and inspire Our souls with love's celestial fire; And since thou know'st how frail we be, Confirm and make us strong in Thee. 4 Thou, with Thy grace's sev'nfold band, The finger art on God's right hand; Thou dost the Father's promise send With tongues to earth's remotest end. 5 Drive far away our wily foe, And by Thy grace sweet peace bestow; That in Thy footsteps we may run, And soul-destroying mischief shun. 6 Let us by Thee the Father know, His Son, Christ Jesus, also show, That full of faith we may know Thee Derived from both eternally. 7 To God the Father, and the Son Who rose again, be honor done, With Him, who came at Pentecost, The Comforter, the Holy Ghost. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

Let songs of praises fill the sky

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a105 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Let songs of praises fill the sky: Christ, our ascended Lord, Sends down His Spirit from on high, According to His Word: All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost! 2 The Spirit, by His heav’nly breath, Creates new life within; He quickens sinners from the death Of trespasses and sin: All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost! 3 The things of Christ the Spirit takes, And shows them unto men; The fallen soul His temple makes; God’s image stamps again: All hail the day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost! 4 Come, Holy Spirit, from above, With Thy celestial fire; Come, and with flames of zeal and love Our hearts and tongues inspire! Be this our day of Pentecost, The coming of the Holy Ghost! Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

O enter, Lord, Thy temple

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a106 (1895) Lyrics: 1 O enter, Lord, Thy temple, Be Thou my spirit's Guest! Who at my birth didst give me A second birth more blest. Thou in the Godhead, Lord, Though here to dwell Thou deignest, Forever equal reignest, Art equally adored. 2 O enter, let me know Thee, And feel Thy power within, The power that breaks our fetters, And rescues us from sin; So wash and cleanse Thou me, That I may serve Thee truly, And render honor duly With perfect heart to Thee. 3 'Tis Thou, O Spirit, teachest The soul to pray aright; Thy songs have sweetest music, Thy pray'rs have wondrous might; Unheard they cannot fall, They pierce the highest heaven, Till He His help hath given Who surely helpeth all. 4 With holy zeal then fill us, To keep the faith still pure; And bless our lands and houses With wealth that may endure; And make that foe to flee Who in us with Thee striveth; For from our hearts he driveth Whate'er delighteth Thee. 5 Order our path in all things According to Thy mind, And when this life is over, And must be all resigned, O grant us then to die With calm and fearless spirit, And after death inherit Eternal life on high. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

Spirit of mercy, truth, and love

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a107 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love, O shed Thine influence from above: And still from age to age convey The wonders of this sacred day. 2 In ev'ry clime, by ev'ry tongue, Be God's surpassing glory sung; Let all the list'ning earth be taught The wonders by our Savior wrought. 3 Unfailing Comfort, Heav'nly Guide, Still o'er Thy holy Church preside; Still let mankind Thy blessings prove, Spirit of mercy, truth, and love. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

Gracious Spirit! Love divine!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a108 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit! Love divine! Let thy light within me shine; All my guilty fears remove, Fill me with thy heav'nly love. 2 Speak Thy pard'ning grace to me; Set the burdened sinner free; Lead me to the Lamb of God; Wash me in His precious blood. 3 Life and peace to me impart; Seal salvation in my heart; Breathe Thyself into my breast, Earnest of immortal rest. 4 Let me never from Thee stray; Keep me in the narrow way; Fill my soul with joy divine; Keep me, Lord, forever Thine. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

Come, Holy Spirit, come

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a109 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, come; Let Thy bright beams arise; Dispel the darkness from our minds, And open all our eyes. 2 Convince us all of sin, Then lead to Jesus’ blood, And to our wond’ring view reveal The mercies of our God. 3 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove, And kindle in our breasts the flame= Of never-dying love. 4 ’Tis Thine to cleanse the heart, To sanctify the soul, To pour fresh life in ev'ry part, And new-create the whole. 5 Dwell, Spirit, in our hearts; Our minds from bondage free; Then we shall know and praise and love, The Father, Son, and Thee. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

On what has now been sown

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a11 (1895) Lyrics: 1 On what has now been sown, Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; The power is Thine alone To make it spring and grow: Do Thou the gracious harvest raise, And Thou alone shalt have the praise. 2 To Thee our wants are known, From Thee are all our powers; Accept what is Thine own, And pardon what is ours: Our praises, Lord, and prayers receive And through Thy Word a blessing give. 3 O grant that each of us, Who meet before Thee here, May meet together thus When Thou and Thine appear, And follow Thee to heaven our home; E'en so, Amen, Lord Jesus, come! Topics: Sunday Close of Service Languages: English

Spirit divine, attend our prayer

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a110 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Spirit divine, attend our prayer, And make our hearts Thy home; Descend with all Thy gracious power; O come, great Spirit, come. 2 Come as the light--to us reveal Our sinfulness and woe, And lead us in those paths of life, Where all the righteous go. 3 Come as the fire, and purge our hearts Like sacrificial flame; Let ev'ry soul an off'ring be To our Redeemer's name. 4 Come as the dove, and spread Thy wings, The wings of peaceful love, And let the Church on earth become Blest as the Church above. Topics: The Church Year Pentecost Languages: English

Scarce tongue can speak, ne'er human ken

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a111 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Scarce tongue can speak, ne’er human ken The myst’ry could discover, That God from His high throne to men Makes known the world all over: That He alone is King above All other gods whatever, Great, mighty, faithful, full of love, His saints doth aye deliver; One essence but three persons! 2 God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! The name thrice holy given, On earth by all the ransomed host, And by the hosts of heaven. He’s Abraham’s and Isaac’s God, And Jacob’s, whom He knoweth, The Lord of Hosts, who every good Both night and day bestoweth, Who only doeth wonders! 3 His Son, from all eternity Begotten of the Father, Did come as man, when God’s decree Had fixed, His sheep to gather. The Holy Ghost eternally, While all their glory sharing, Their honor, power, and majesty, A crown all equal wearing, Proceeds from Son and Father! 4 Be glad, my heart, thy portion see, Thy rich, unequalled treasure, He is thy Friend, supply will He Thy needs with bounteous measure. Who made thee in His image fair, Thy load of guilt removeth, Gives thee His people’s faith to share, Thy joy in sorrow proveth, Through His own Word most holy. 5 Bestir thyself, with all thy heart Thy God to know endeavor: Such knowledge will sweet rest impart, Thy soul with pure love ever Will cause to glow, and nourish thee For life and joy in heaven; Things only heard of here, shall be To open sight there given, By God to His dear children. 6 Woe! woe! to the besotted crew In willful blindness living, Rejecting God, the honor due To Him, to creatures giving. The time will come when close shall He On them the door of heaven; Who drive God from them here, shall be By Him hereafter driven, From His high throne most holy! 7 O Prince of Might! Thy mercy show, Thou God of earth and heaven;, To every sinner here below May saving grace be given! Bring back Thy sheep that go astray, And blinded eyes enlighten, And turn Thou ev'rything away That wickedly might frighten Thine own, whose faith is feeble. 8 Grant this, that we Thy people may All reach the heavenly portals, And in Thy kingdom sing for aye, ’Mid all the bless’d immortals: That Thou above art King alone All other gods high over, The Father, Son, and Spirit, One, Thy people’s Shield and Cover, One essence but three persons! Topics: The Church Year Trinity Languages: English

Thou who art Three in unity

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a112 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Thou who art Three in unity, True God from all eternity, The sun is fading from our sight, Be Thou our Sun both day and night. 2 We praise Thee with the dawning day, To Thee at even also pray; With our poor song we worship Thee, Now, and through all eternity. 3 Let God the Father be adored, And God the Son, the only Lord, And equal adoration be, Eternal Comforter, to Thee. Topics: The Church Year The Trinity Languages: English

O God, the Father! draw Thou nigh

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a113 (1895) Lyrics: 1 O God, the Father! draw Thou nigh, And leave us sinners not to die; Our num'rous trespasses forgive, Preserve our faith and let us live; Deliver our faith and let us live; Deliver us from Satan's arts, And make us thine with all our hearts: Amen! Amen! so shall it be, And hallelujahs rise to Thee. 2 O God, the Son! do Thou draw night, And leave us sinners not to die; Our num'rous trespasses forgive, Preserve our faith and let us live; Deliver our faith and let us live; Deliver us from Satan's arts, And make us thine with all our hearts: Amen! Amen! so shall it be, And hallelujahs rise to Thee. 3 O God, the Spirit! do Thou draw night, And leave us sinners not to die; Our num'rous trespasses forgive, Preserve our faith and let us live; Deliver our faith and let us live; Deliver us from Satan's arts, And make us thine with all our hearts: Amen! Amen! so shall it be, And hallelujahs rise to Thee. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Languages: English

Father of all, whose love profound

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a114 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Father of heaven, whose love profound A ransom for our souls has found, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy pard'ning love extend! 2 Almighty Son, incarnate Word, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy saving grace extend! 3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, Before Thy throne we sinners bend; To us Thy quick'ning power extend! 4 Jehovah! Father, Spirit, Son, Mysterious Godhead, Three in One! Before Thy throne we sinners bend; Grace, pardon, life, to us extend! Topics: The Church Year Trinity Languages: English

O praise the Lord! His name extol

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a115 (1895) Lyrics: 1 O praise the Lord! His name extol, The God of skill and might; Who formed my body, breathed my soul, And gave me life and light-- My Father, whose paternal care, To me from childhood shown, Exceeds my effort to declare, Exceeds what I have known. 2 O praise the Lord! adore His grace, My God, my only trust, The Son, who, loving our lost race, United with our dust-- My Savior, who for me has given His all-atoning blood, To raise me up from earth to heav'n, From wretchedness to God. 3 O praise the Lord! the Holy One, My God who seals my peace, Sent by the Father and the Son To guide me home to bliss-- The Comforter, whose quick'ning power Assists me day by day, Whose counsels, in the darkest hour, My trembling spirit stay. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Languages: English

O that I had a thousand voices!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a116 (1895) Lyrics: 1 O that I had a thousand voices! A mouth to speak with thousand tongues! Then, with a heart His praise rejoices, Would I proclaim in grateful songs To all, wherever I might be, What things the Lord hath done for me. 2 Dear Father, endless praise I render, For soul and body strangely joined; I praise Thee, guardian kind and tender, For all the noble joys I find So richly spread on ev'ry side, And freely for my use supplied. 3 What equal praises can I offer, Dear Jesus, for thy mercy shown? What pangs, my Savior, didst Thou suffer, And thus for all my sins atone! Thy death alone my soul could free From Satan, to be blest with Thee. 4 Honor and praise, still onward reaching, Be thine too, Spirit of all grace, Whose holy power and faithful teaching Give me among Thy saints a place: Whate'er of good in me may shine Comes only from Thy light divine. 5 Accept, O Lord, I now implore thee, The meager praise I give below: In heav'n I better will adore thee, When I an angel's strength shall know: There would I join their sacred praise, And heavenly hallelujahs raise. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Languages: English

Father of glory! to Thy name

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a117 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Father of glory! to Thy name Immortal praise we give, Who dost an act of grace proclaim, And bid us rebels live. 2 Immortal honor to the Son, Who makes Thine anger cease; Our lives He ransomed with His own, And died to make our peace. 3 To Thy Almighty Spirit be Immortal glory given, Whose teachings brings us near to Thee, And trains us up for heaven. 4 Let men, with their united voice, Adore th'eternal God, And spread His honors and their joys, Through nations far abroad. 5 Let faith, and love, and duty join, One grateful song to raise; And saints in earth and heav'n combine In harmony and praise. Topics: The Church Year Trinity Languages: English

Father, in whom we live

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a118 (1895) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Father, in whom we live, In whom we are and move, All glory, power, and praise receive For Thy creating love. 2 O Thou incarnate Word, Let all Thy ransomed race Unite in thanks, with one accord, For thy redeeming grace. 3 Spirit of holiness, Let all Thy saints adore Thy sacred gifts, and join to bless Thy heart-renewing power. 4 The grace on man bestowed, Ye heav'nly choirs, proclaim, And cry "Salvation to our God! Salvation to the Lamb!" Topics: The Church Year Trinity Languages: English

Comfort, comfort ye my people

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a119 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Comfort, comfort ye my people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrow’s load; Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over. 2 Yea, her sins our God will pardon, Blotting out each dark misdeed; That which well deserved His anger He will not more see or heed. She hath suffer'd many a day, Now her griefs have passed away, God will change her pining sadness Unto ever springing gladness. 3 For Elijah's voice is crying In the desert far and near, Bidding all men to repentance, Since the Kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey, Now prepare for God a way! Let the valleys rise to meet Him, And the hills bow down to greet Him. 4 Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain, Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits His holy reign; For the glory of the Lord Now o'er earth is shed abroad, And all flesh shall see the token That His Word is never broken. Topics: The Church Year John the Baptist Languages: English

Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a12 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing; Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace: O refresh us! Trav'ling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For Thy gospel's joyful sound; May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound; May Thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So whene'er the signal's given Us from earth to call away, Born on angel's wings to heaven, Glad to leave our cumbrous clay, May we, ready, Rise and reign in endless day! Topics: Sunday Close of Service Languages: English

O Jesus, Lamb of God, who art

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a120 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, Lamb of God, who art The Life and Comfort of my heart: From wrath I, wretched sinner, Flee With all my many sins to Thee. 2 O God, my sinfulness is great! I groan beneath a dreadful weight; Yet, be Thou merciful, I pray, And take my guilty curse away. 3 St. John, the Baptist, biddeth me To cast my burden, Lamb, on Thee: Since Thou art come, as Friend indeed, To succor me and all in need. 4 Grant that I may amend my ways, And keep Thy Word throughout my days: To this end, Lord, abide with me, And when I die take me to Thee. Topics: The Church Year John the Baptist Languages: English

Ye sons of men, in earnest

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a121 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Ye sons of men, in earnest Prepare your hearts within, The wond'rous Conqu'ror cometh, Whose power can save from sin, Whom God in grace alone Hath promised long to send us, To lighten and befriend us, And make His mercy known. 2 Oh, set your ways in order When such a Guest is nigh; Make plain the paths before Him That now deserted lie. Forsake what He doth hate, Exalt the lowly valleys, Bring down all pride and malice, And make the crooked straight. 3 'Twas thus St. John hath taught us, 'Twas thus he preached of yore; And they will feel God's anger Who list not to his lore. O God! now let his voice To Thy true service win us, That Christ may come within us, And we in Him rejoice! Topics: The Church Year John the Baptist Languages: English

Lord God, we all give praise to Thee

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a122 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Lord God, we all give praise to Thee, And sing Thy love most gratefully, For the angelic beings bright Who hover round Thy throne of light. 2 They shine resplendent by Thy grace And gaze enraptured on Thy face; They hear Thy voice as Thou hast willed, And are with heavenly wisdom filled. 3 Thy slumber not, nor rest their feet; It is their aim and joy most sweet To be thy host, Thou mighty Rock! And be around Thy little flock. 4 The foul old dragon and dread foe Burns with fierce envious hate below; He seeks more than all else beside Thy Christian people to divide. 5 He blighted earth with lying breath And hold his grip e'en now till death; Chafes madly to annihilate All virtue, honor, Church, and State. 6 Nor halt nor rest he ever knows; As roaring lion round he goes, Or lies in wait with desp'rate snare To bring the Christian to despair. 7 But watchful is the angel-band That follows Christ on every hand, And guards Thy Holy Christendom From harm that may from Satan come. 8 This we can well of Daniel ken, When he sat in the lions' den; And earlier still, we have been taught How angels rescued pious Lot. 9 Likewise the Hebrews three, of old, Who bend no knee to gods of gold, Sang cheerfully mid flames intense: God's angel was their sure defence. 10 And thus our God, still at this day, From harm and many an evil way Keeps us by His dear angel-guard, Placed o'er us as our watch and ward. 11 For this, now and eternally, Our praise shall rise, O God, to Thee, Whom also angel-hosts adore With joy, now and forevermore. 12 We yet would pray Thee to defend By them, unto the latter end, Thy fold, that little flock, O Lord, That holds in honor thy blest Word! Topics: The Church Year Michaelmas Languages: English

Though angels bright escape our sight

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a123 (1895) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Though angels bright escape our sight, Unheard their songs are sung, They hover 'round us day and night, These earthly mists among. 2 Amid the snares, amid the cares That danger bring each day, Our Lord an angel band prepares To guide us on our way. 3 With malice fell the prince of hell Would fain the Church o'erthrow, But holy angels guard it well, And put to shame the foe. 4 This mercy shown, O Lord, we own: To Thee our thanks we bring; And with the angels 'round Thy throne Would endless praises sing. Topics: The Church Year Michaelmas Languages: English

Jesus, Brightness of the Father

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a124 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Brightness of the Father, Life and Strength of all who live! In the presence of the angels, Glory to Thy name we give: And Thy wondrous praise rehearse, Singing in harmonious verse. 2 Blessed Lord, by their protection, Shelter us from harm this day; Keep us pure in flesh and spirit; Save us from the foe, we pray: And vouchsafe us, by Thy grace, In Thy paradise a place. 3 Glory to th'almighty Father, Let our voices now repeat; Glory to the great Redeemer; Glory to the Paraclete; Three in One, and One in Three, Throughout all eternity. Topics: The Church Year Michaelmas Languages: English

Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a125 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright, Filled with celestial resplendence and light, These that, where night never followeth day, Raise the "Thrice holy Lord! ever and aye. 2 These are Thy ministers; these dost thou own, Lord God of Sabaoth! nearest Thy throne. These are Thy messengers; these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones! man to defend. 3 Still let them succor us; still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts! battling for right: Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. Topics: The Church Year Michaelmas Languages: English

In Thy dear name and by Thy favor

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a126 (1895) Lyrics: 1 In Thy dear name and by Thy favor, This day we lay the corner-stone, To build a house, O God and Savior, To Thee, and to Thy praise alone. Here let Thy Spirit by Thy Word Perform Thy work of grace, dear Lord. 2 O let us all by faith be grounded, Lord Jesus Christ, on Thee alone; That is our midst Thy praise be sounded, Who art the Church's Corner-stone. To keep us in Thy faith and fear, Build Thee and us a temple here. 3 Accept our off'rings, we implore Thee, And bless the work we have begun; To Thee alone and to Thy glory This building consecrate, when done; Then will we hither come, and raise Our hearts to Thee in thanks and praise. 4 Through saving faith preserve us ever In Thy pure Word and Sacrament; Be with us all, forsake us never; To serve Thee make our hearts intent; And when we die, O grant that we Be found in cov'nant grace with Thee. Topics: The Church Year Corner Stone Laying Languages: English

Great God! a blessing from Thy throne

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a127 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Great God! a blessing from Thy throne Grant us, who lay this corner-stone To build a church, in which Thy Word Is purely taught, and gladly heard. 2 The work is Thine, and not our own, Then come, and make thy presence known! Our pray'rs accept, our off’rings bless, And to our labors grant success. 3 Remember, Lord, what Thou hast done For us, through Christ, Thine own dear Son, From sin and death to set us free, And win us unto heaven and Thee. 4 We are the people of Thy choice, And while we in this grace rejoice, Our prayer is this, our constant care, That others too our bliss may share. 5 Then build us here a house and home, Where Christ to Him may bid us come, To save us all with grace divine, That we may be forever thine. Topics: The Church Year Corner Stone Laying Languages: English

Lo! in Zion a foundation

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a128 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Lo! in Zion a foundation God, the Father, laid secure; Grounded on it our salvation By His Word of promise sure. Though the wrath of Satan rages Now and ever, as of yore, Built upon this Rock of Ages Stands the Church forevermore. 2 God in Christ, with man united, Died the death which justice sought, Hell dismayed, and heaven delighted, Saw what sov'reign mercy wrought. God the Son wrought our salvation By the ransom of His blood: This is our secure foundation, This our everlasting good. 3 O Thou theme of patriarch's story, Israel's Hope, and David's Son, Prophets' and apostles' glory God and Man, forever One! Every knee shall bow before Thee, Every tongue confess Thee Lord. Rock of Ages, we adore Thee, Mighty God, Incarnate Word. Topics: The Church Year Corner Stone Laying Languages: English

'Tis a marvel in our eyes

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a129 (1895) Lyrics: 1 'Tis a marvel in our eyes How the Lord rebukes the wise: Whom the builders would not own-- He is made the Corner-Stone! What seems naught, and men reject, Is before our God elect; Thus the Gospel's hidden store Pales the wit of earthly lore. 2 While the vain and wordly-wise For its beauty have no eyes, And in trust repose their stay That at last must all give way, Zion looks unto the Lord, And by faith leans on His Word: Joys in grade that will avail, When both heart and flesh shall fail. 3 Others may their virtues press, On attainments lay great stress; Zion knows of grace alone And the merits that atone, Doth an Only Name confess As her strength and righteousness: Christ, whom builders would not own, Is her precious Corner-stone. Topics: The Church Year Corner Stone Laying Languages: English

The peace which God alone reveals

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a13 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 The peace which God alone reveals, And by His Word of grace imparts, Which only the believer feels, Direct, and keep, and cheer our hearts. 2 And may the holy Three in One, The Father, Word, and Comforter, Pour an abundant blessing down, On ev'ry soul assembled here! Topics: Sunday Close of Service Languages: English

Open now Thy gates of beauty

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a130 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Open now Thy gates of beauty, Zion, let me enter there, Where my soul in joyful duty Waits for Him who answers prayer; Oh, how blessed is this place, Filled with solace, light, and grace. 2 Yes, my God, I come before Thee, Come Thou also down to me; Where we find Thee, and adore Thee, There a heav'n on earth must be. In my heart O enter Thou, Let it be Thy temple now. 3 Here Thy seed is gladly chanted, Here Thy seed is duly sown, Let my soul, where it is planted, Bring forth precious sheaves alone, So that all I hear may be Fruitful unto life in me. 4 Thou my faith increase and quicken, Let me keep Thy gift divine: Howsoe'er temptations thicken, May the Word still o'er me shine, As my pole-star through my life, As my comfort in my strife. 5 Speak, O God, and I will hear Thee, Let Thy will be done indeed; May I undisturbed draw near Thee, While Thou dost Thy people feed; Here of life the fountain flows, Here is balm for all our woes. Topics: The Church Year Church Dedication Languages: English

Eternal Son of God, O Thou

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a131 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Eternal Son of God, O Thou, Before whom earth and heaven bow, Regard Thy people as they raise To Thee their songs of prayer and praise. 2 This house they dedicate to Thee, That here they may Thy glory see; Thy body and Thy blood they here Receive, their fainting souls to cheer. 3 Here in baptismal water pure They find for sins a gracious cure; Their children here to Thee they bring, O Thou, our death-subduing King. 4 Here sin's diseases healing find, The weak grow strong, light cheers the blind; The troubled heart with peace is blest, And weariness finds heav'nly rest. 5 When tempests shake the world around, The rock-built Church secure is found; The gates of hell may here assail Whom Christ defends, but not prevail. 6 To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One; Be praise: do Thou, whom we adore, Teach us to praise Thee evermore. Topics: The Church Year Church Dedication Languages: English

The Church above forever rings

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a132 (1895) Lyrics: 1 The Church above forever rings With praises of the King of kings; Forever there, on harps divine, Thy hymn th' eternal One in Trine; We here below the strain prolong, And faintly echo Zion's song. 2 O Lord of lords invisible! With Thy pure light this temple fill, And hither, when invoked, descend; Here to Thy people's prayer attend: Here, in their hearts forevermore, The Spirit's quick'ning graces pour. 3 Here may the faithful, day by day, In humble adoration pray; And here receive from Thy dear love The blessings of that home above, Till, loosened from this mortal chain, Its everlasting joys they gain. Topics: The Church Year Church Dedication Languages: English

Here, in Thy Name, eternal God

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a133 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Here, in Thy name, eternal God, We build this earthly house for Thee; O choose it for Thy fixed abode, And keep it from all error free. 2 Here, when Thy people seek Thy face, And dying sinners pray to live, Hear Thou in heav'n, Thy dwelling place, And when Thou hearest, Lord, forgive. 3 Here, when Thy messengers proclaim The blessed gospel of Thy Son, Still, by the power of His great name, Be mighty signs and wonders done. 4 Thy glory never hence depart; Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone; Thy kingdom come to ev'ry heart; In ev'ry bosom fix Thy throne. Topics: The Church Year Church Dedication Languages: English

Built on Christ, the firm foundation

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a134 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Built on Christ, the firm foundation, Christ the chosen corner-stone Holy Zion keeps her station, Sure and strong in Him alone; By His moveless strength sustained, In His glorious life contained. 2 City that the Lord doth cherish, Dear and precious in His sight, From thy streets shall never perish Joy and gladness, love and light. Ever there the blessed sing Glory to the Triune King. 3 Enter, Lord, this temple builded For Thy holy dwelling place! By Thy glory be it gilded, Radient make it by Thy grace: Even through the open door, Boundless benediction pour! 4 Here to all, their need confessing, Who Thy mercy shall entreat, Grant a rich, enduring blessing, Blessing full, and mercy sweet. Fit them for eternal rest, Gather them among the blest. 5 Glory, honor, praise, and merit, Ever in the highest be, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Rendered dult unto Thee, God Triune, forevermore; Thee let heaven and earth adore! Topics: The Church Year Church Dedication Languages: English

O Lord, our God, accept, we pray

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a135 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our God, accept, we pray, The house we consecrate this day: And let Thy glory fill this place— The glory of Thy truth and grace. 2 Here give us e'er such servants, Lord, As rightly will divide Thy Word; That all may grow, by what they hear, In saving grace and holy fear. 3 Here too baptize Thou those, and bless, Who plead Thy cov'nant promises, To us and to our children given, And with us make them heirs of heaven. 4 Here let Thy tender lambs be fed, Yea, fed with Thine own living bread; To hear Thy voice let them be taught, And from Thy fold to wander not. 5 Here let Thy holy Sacrament According to Thy Word be spent; And grant that all indeed believe, Who here the heavenly food receive. 6 O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Here bless us as we need it most! Our prayer and praise accept in love, And fit us for our home above. Topics: The Church Year Church Dedication Languages: English

Come Christians, praise your Maker's goodness

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a136 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Come Christians, praise your Maker's goodness, Rejoice in Him and in His gift; To-day before the Lord of harvest In happy songs your voices lift; For He who cared for us of yore Hath bless'd our fields and homes once more. 2 Accept, O Lord, our thankful praises For all our Father doth bestow; May it increase our faith, and lead us Our praise by godly lives to show; That every deed and word may prove We trust and own our Father's love. 3 Thou feedest us in pure compassion; Teach us to care for others' need; Let each, as he is able, comfort The sick and poor, the hungry feed: O Father Thou of all below, On each what most he needs bestow. 4 Open Thy bounteous hands in blessing Thus to refresh us, year by year; Provide for us through all life's journey, And make us faithful stewards while here Of all that to our care is given, That greater gifts be ours in heaven. 5 Preserve to us what Thou hast sent us, And grant us calm and peaceful days And grateful hearts, that we may use it In quiet gladness to Thy praise: And while our bodies thus are fed, O grant our souls the Living Bread! Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

Praise, O praise our God and King!

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a137 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Praise, O praise our God and King! Hymns of adoration sing: For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 2 Praise Him that gave the rain To mature the swelling grain; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure: 3 And hath bid the fruitful field Crops of precious increase yield; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 4 Praise Him for our harvest-store, He hath fill'd the garner floor; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure: 5 And for richer food than this, Pledge of everlasting bliss; For His mercies still endure, Ever faithful, ever sure. 6 Glory to our bounteous King! Glory let creation sing; Glory to the Father, Son, And the Spirit, Three in One. Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

Great is our God, and merciful

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a138 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Great is God, and merciful: His ev'ry work His power displays; The earth is of His goodness full; The seasons celebrate His praise. 2 O bow ye lowly at His feet, And come into His courts with fear: Our God is good, as He is great, And with His goodness crowns the year. 3 The seasons in their turn display His wisdom and His power divine; The all confess His sov'reign sway, And in them does His goodness shine. 4 When in the summer's heat we faint, Our Shepherd and our God is near: He never lets His creatures want, But with His goodness crowns the year. 5 He sends the plenteous shower from heaven: He bids the earth produce us food: By Him all happiness is given, And all His works declare Him good. Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

Bright rays of autumn quiver

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a139 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Bright rays of autumn quiver On fields of fretted gold, By purple hill and river Wide o'ver the land unrolled, And while the reapers gather The wealth of harvest day, To Thee, O bounteous Father, Through Christ we offer praise. 2 The precious things of heaven, Warm days and dewy nights, Soft rain in season given, Bright clouds and tender lights; Their genial influence blending, Matured the sower's boon, Till heavy ears were bending Beneath the harvest moon, 3 And now, like hands uplifted, The sheaves in order stand, To praise the Lord, who gifted With plenteous store the land; Our lips shall own His kindness, And tell His love abroad, To shame the willful blindness Of those who know not God. 4 Lord, while the whole creation Bears witness to Thy care, O hear our supplication, And grant Thy children's prayer; While thus our wants supplying, Our table Thou dost spread, O feed our souls undying With Christ, the Living Bread! Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

May the grace of Christ, our Savior

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a14 (1895) Lyrics: 1 May the grace of Christ, our Savior, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above! 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord, And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. Topics: Sunday Close of Service Languages: English

Lord of the harvest! Thee we hail

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a140 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Lord of the harvest! Thee we hail! Thine ancient promise doth not fail; The varying seasons haste their round; With goodness all our years are crowned; Our thanks we pay, this festal day, O let our hearts in tune be found. 2 Lord of harvest! all is Thine: The rains that fall, the suns that shine, The seed once hidden in the ground, The skill that makes our fruits abound: New every year Thy gifts appear; New praises from our lips shall sound. 3 Immortal honor, endless fame, Attend th' Almighty Father's name; Like honor to th' Incarnate Son, Who for lost man redemption won, And equal praise we thankful raise To Thee, blest Spirit! with them One. Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

Summer ended, harvest o'er

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a141 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Summer ended, harvest o'er, Lord, to Thee our song we pour, For the valley's golden yield, For the fruits of tree and field; 2 For the promise ever sure That while heaven and earth endure See time, harvest, cold and heat Shall their yearly round complete; 3 For the care, which while we slept, Watch o'er field and furrow kept, Watch o'er all the buried grain, Soon to burst to life again. 4 When the reaping angels bring, Tares and wheat before the King, Jesus! may we gathered be In the heavenly barn to Thee. 5 Then the angel cry shall sound: Praise the Lamb: the lost are found! And the answering song shall be: Alleluia, praise to Thee! 6 Praise to Thee! the toil is o'er; Blight and curse shall be no more; Lo! the mighty work is done: Glory to the Three in One! Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

Come, ye thankful people, come

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a142 (1895) Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home; All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide That our wants are all supplied; Come to God's own temple, come; Raise the song of harvest home. 2 We ourselves are God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear; Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, And shall take the harvest home; From His field shall purge away All that doth offend that day, Give his angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast; But the fruitful ears to store In His garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord! quickly come, To Thy final harvest home; Gather Thou Thy people in, Free from sorrow, free from sin, There, forever purified, In Thy presence to abide; Come, with all Thine angels, come, Raise the glorious harvest home. Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

What our Father does, is well

Hymnal: ELH91895 #a143 (1895) Lyrics: 1 What our Father does is well; Blessèd truth—His children tell! Though He send for plenty want, Though the harvest store be scant, Yet we rest upon His love, Seeking better things above. 2 What our Father does, is well; Shall the willful heart rebel? If a blessing He withhold In the field, or in the fold, Is He not Himself to be All our store eternally? 3 What our Father does is well; May the thought within us dwell; Though nor milk nor honey flow In our barren Canaan now, God can save us in our need, God can bless us, God can feed. 4 What our Father does, is well; Though He sadden hill and dell, Upward yet our praises rise For the strength His Word supplies. He has called us sons of God; Can we murmur at his rod? 5 Therefore unto Him we raise Hymns of glory, songs of praise: To the Father, and the Son, And the Spirit, Three in One, Honor might and glory be Now and through eternity. Topics: The Church Year Harvest Languages: English

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