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Come, Thou almighty King

Author: Anon. Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,789 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise! Father all glorious, O'er all victorious, Come, and reign over us, Ancient of days! 2 Come, Thou Incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword; Our prayer attend! Come, and Thy people bless; Come, give Thy word success; 'Stablish Thy righteousness, Saviour and Friend! 3 Come Holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear, In this glad hour! Thou, Who almighty art, Now rule in every heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of power! 4 To Thee, great One in Three, The highest praises be, Hence, evermore; Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore. Amen. Topics: General Used With Tune: [Come, Thou almighty King]

Come unto Me, ye weary

Author: Wm. C. Dix Meter: 7.6 D Appears in 248 hymnals Lyrics: 1 "Come unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." Oh, blessed voice of Jesus Which comes to hearts opprest! It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. 2 "Come unto Me, ye wanderers, And I will give you light." Oh, loving voice of Jesus. Which comes to cheer the night! Our hearts were filled with sadness, And we had lost our way, But He has brought us gladness, And songs the break of day. 3 "Come unto Me, ye fainting, And I will give you life." Oh, cheering voice of Jesus, Which comes to end our strife! The foe is stern and eager, The fight is fierce and long; But Thou hast made us mighty, And stronger than the strong. 4 "And whosoever cometh I will not cast him out." Oh, welcome voice of Jesus Which drives away our doubt! Which calls us, very sinners, Unworthy though we be Of love so free and boundless, To come, O Lord, to Thee. Amen. Topics: Parochial Missions; Christ's Call Used With Tune: [Come unto Me, ye weary]

Conquering kings their titles take

Author: J. Chandler Appears in 60 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Conquering kings their titles take From the foes they captive make: Jesus, by a nobler deed, From the thousands He hath freed. 2 Yes: no other Name is given Unto mortals under heaven, Which can make the dead arise, And exalt them to the skies. 3 We would gladly for that Name Bear the cross, endure the shame: Joyfully for Him to die, Is not death but victory. 4 Jesus, Who dost condescend To be called the sinner's Friend, Hear us, as to Thee we pray, Glorying in Thy Name to-day. Amen. Topics: Other Feasts and Fasts The Circumcision; General; Name of Jesus Used With Tune: [Conquering kings their titles take] Text Sources: Paris Breviary, 1736

From all that dwell below the skies

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,278 hymnals Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator's praise arise! Let the Redeemer's Name be sung Through every land, by every tongue! 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord, And truth eternal is Thy word; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall rise and set no more. Amen. Topics: Praise Used With Tune: [From all that dwell below the skies]

Go, labor on! spend and be spent!

Author: Dr. H. Bonar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 437 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Go, labor on! spend and be spent! Thy joy to do the Father's will; It is the way the Master went; Should not the servant tread it still? 2 Go, labor on! 'tis not for naught; Thine earthly loss is heavenly gain; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not; The Master praises: what are men? 3 Go, labor on! enough, while here, If He shall praise thee, if He deign Thy willing heart to mark and cheer; No toil for Him shall be in vain. 4 Go, labor on, while it is day! The world's dark night is hastening on: Speed, speed thy work! cast sloth away! It is not thus that souls are won. 5 Toil on! faint not! keep watch, and pray! Be wise the erring soul to win! Go forth into the world's highway! Compel the wanderer to come in! 6 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice! For toil comes rest, for exile home; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight peal, "Behold, I come!" Amen. Topics: Lay Helpers; Associations or Guilds; Work Used With Tune: [Go, labor on! spend and be spent]

God moves in a mysterious way

Author: W. Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,127 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform: He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. 2 Deep in unfathomable mines, With never-failing skill, He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. 3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. 5 His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour: The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. Amen. Topics: Doubt; Providence Used With Tune: [God moves in a mysterious way]

God, the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken

Author: H. F. Chorley Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 62 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God, the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken Thy ways of blessedness, slighted Thy word; Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 2 God the all-righteous One! man hath defiled Thee; Yet to eternity standeth Thy word, Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee; Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 3 God the all-wise! by the fire of Thy chastening, Earth shall to freedom and truth be restored; Through the thick darkness Thy kingdom is hastening: Thou wilt give peace in Thy time, O Lord. 4 So will Thy people, with thankful devotion, Praise Him who saved them from peril and sword; Shouting in chorus from ocean to ocean Peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord. Amen. Topics: Our Country Used With Tune: [God, the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken]

Hail the day that sees Him rise

Author: Rev. Chas. Wesley Appears in 551 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia! To his throne above the skies; Alleluia! Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia! Enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia! 2 There for Him high triumph waits; Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia! He hath conquered death and sin; Alleluia! Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! 3 Lo! the heaven its Lord receives, Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth He leaves: Alleluia! Though returning to His thrones, Alleluia! Still he calls mankind His own. Alleluia! 4 See! He lifts His hands above; Alleluia! See! He shows the prints of love; Alleluia! Hark! His gracious lips bestow Alleluia! Blessings on His Church below. Alleluia! 5 Still for us He intercedes, Alleluia! His prevailing death He pleads, Alleluia! Near Himself prepares our place, Alleluia! He the first-fruits of our race. Alleluia! 6 Lord, though parted from our sight Alleluia! Far above the starry height, Alleluia! Grant our hearts may thither rise, Alleluia! Seeking Thee above the skies. Alleluia! Amen. Topics: Ascensiontide Used With Tune: [Hail the day that sees Him rise]

I could not do without Thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.6 D Appears in 185 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I could not do without Thee, O Saviour of the lost, Whose precious blood redeemed me At such tremendous cost; Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious blood, must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. 2 I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own; But Thou, belovèd Saviour, Art all in all to me, And weakness will be power If leaning hard on Thee. 3 I could not do without Thee, For, oh, the way is long, And I am often weary, And sight replaces song; How could I do without Thee? I do not know the way; Thou knowest, and Thou leadest, And wilt not let me stray. 4 I could not do without Thee, O Jesus, Saviour dear; E'en when my eyes are holden, I know that Thou art near. How dreary and how lonely This changeful life would be, Without the sweet communion, The secret rest with Thee! 5 I could not do without Thee; No other friend can read The spirit's strange deep longings, Interpreting its need; No human heart could enter Each dim recess of mine, And soothe, and hush, and calm it, O blessèd Lord, but Thine. 6 I could not do without Thee, For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn loneliness The river must be passed; But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, I know Thou wilt be near me, And whisper, "It is I." Amen. Topics: Parochial Missions; Consecration; Humility Used With Tune: [I could not do without Thee]

I'm but a stranger here

Author: Rev. Thomas R. Taylor Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 626 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I'm but a stranger here, Heaven is my home; Earth is a desert drear; Heaven is my home. Danger and sorrow stand Round me on every hand, Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home. 2 What though the tempest rage, Heaven is my home; Short is my pilgrimage, Heaven is my home. And time's wild wintry blast Soon shall be over-past; I shall reach home at last, Heaven is my home. 3 Therefore I murmur not, Heaven is my home; Whate'er my earthly lot, Heaven is my home. And I shall surely stand There at my Lord's right hand; Heaven is my fatherland, Heaven is my home. Amen. Topics: The Old Year; Parochial Missions; Faith Used With Tune: [I'm but a stranger here]